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West Roberts Road Lane Closures Will Extended Beyond Friday Target Date
A $4.6 million West Roberts Road widening and drainage improvement project is continuing.
Work was expected to be complete by this Friday, July 24, on the most recent phase of the project that began June 2 with lane closures between Stallion Road and State Road.
Wednesday afternoon, Escambia County confirmed that the work will be extended past [...]
Century Mulls New Ordinance To Allow ‘Backyard Apartments’, Tiny Homes
The Town of Century is moving closer to expanding local housing options following a newly released draft ordinance governing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which was presented to the town council. The proposal, outlined in a July 20 memorandum from Emerald Coast Regional Council (ECRC) Planner Eric Christianson, comgined direction from the town council across [...]
New I-10 Exit At Beulah Road, Hwy 29 Improvements, Other Projects For Escambia County
Hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects have been funded in the state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
All total, Sen. Don Gaetz said Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties were approved for $370 million in state funds for 86 projects.
Gaetz said, “If we are going to serve our current population, grow, create jobs, [...]
Couple Charged With Felony Aggravated Child Abuse For Alleged Physical Abuse, Severe Neglect Of Young Girl
Several felony charges against a local couple following allegations of physical abuse, confinement, and food deprivation involving their elementary-school-aged daughter.
Justin Patrick Redd, 33, and his wife, Brittney Michelle Redd, 28, have both been charged with identical offenses, including felony aggravated child abuse (domestic violence), felony neglect of a child with great bodily harm, and a [...]
Escambia County Reallocates $8 Million to Speed Up District 5 Dirt Road Paving
The Escambia County Commission has reallocated over $8 million in District 5 dirt road paving funds from completed or delayed projects to dirt roads that can be paved sooner in District 5.
The $8,022,410 in budgeted funds was realigned from dirt road paving projects that were completed or delayed due to right-of-way constraints to projects that [...]
Fans Pack Pensacola Beach For Annual Air Show (With Gallery)
Thousands of people absolutely packed Pensacola Beach on Saturday for the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the Blue Angels.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.
Thousands Pack Beach For Air Show Dress Rehearsal; Here’s The Saturday Schedule
Thousands of people packed Pensacola Beach on Friday for the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show Full Dress Rehearsal.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Saturday at the2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show will feature an expanded lineup of military aircraft, historic warbirds and elite aerobatic performers July 17–18 over Pensacola Beach.
This year’s show carries special significance, honoring the [...]
Molino Man Indicted On Federal Sex Trafficking Charge
A Molino man has been indicted on multiple federal charges including sex trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering.
Javier Cyree Tyrell Brown, 28, of Blueberry Lane, was indicted in federal court on one count of commercial sex trafficking, one count of financially benefiting from commercial sex trafficking, one count of using a facility for purposes of racketeering, [...]
Three People Injured In Highway 97, Greenland Road Crash
Three people were injured in a T-bone collision on Friday in Davisville.
The crash happened at Highway 97 and Greenland Road. The driver of a Buick Century apparently T-boned a Chevrolet Equinox with both vehicles coming to a stop on Greenland Road.
Three people, all in their middle 70s, were transported to area hospitals by Escambia County [...]
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Century Kids’ College Students Learn About Government, Share Ideas For The Future
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Update: Jay Operations Manager Suspended Following Sex Offender Violation Arrest
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Jay Operations Manager, Recent City Manager Contender Arrested On Sex Offender Violation
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Look Back: Blue Angels, Pensacola Beach Airshow Photos
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Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots
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Cantonment 10,000 Pound Food Distribution Is Tuesday
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