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Fire Destroys Large Barn In Molino (Gallery)
Fire destroyed a large barn in Molino on Sunday afternoon.
The approximately 2,400-square-foot barn was fully involved in fire shortly after the blaze was reported to Escambia County Fire Rescue around 3:30 p.m. on Sunshine Ride Court, off Sunshine Hill Road west of Highway 97.
For more photos, click here.
The fire reportedly started when someone was working [...]
It’s Spring Break – That Means The Annual Aggie Classic
It’s spring break, and that means it’s time for the 31st annual Harvesters Credit Union Aggie Classic with teams from four states facing off across Pensacola.
Tate, Washington, Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Catholic, and Pace will take part in the tournament, as will W.S. Neal from East Brewton, Alabama. The remainder of the teams are from Tennessee [...]
Community Honors Cantonment Veteran Critically Wounded In Operation Epic Fury (With Gallery)
Hundreds of people came together Saturday to honor retired former serviceman Hunter Girdner of Cantonment, who was critically wounded while saving a member of his military contract crew in support of Operation Epic Fury.
“I appreciate everyone for coming,” Girdner (pictured left) told the crowd gathered at the University of West Florida Conference Center. “It really [...]
Walnut Hill Ruritan Holds 51st Annual Farm Auction (With Photo Gallery)
The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club held its 51st annual auction Saturday in Walnut Hill with crowds bidding on farm equipment and hundreds of other items.
All proceeds from the auction benefit the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club’s community service projects in the Walnut Hill area. The auction is held each year in the spring.
For a photo gallery, [...]
Fifth Suspect In Atmore MLK Day Shooting Arrested In Florida
A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with a MLK Day shooting in Atmore.
A U.S. Marshals Task Force and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Emonee Demontaen Long recently on felony warrants from Atmore for felon in possession of a firearm and felony violation of probation on an original charge of discharging a gun [...]
Teen Girl Airlifted After Accidental Shooting Near Century
A 17-year-old female was accidentally shot Friday night near Century.
The incident happened around 8:40 p.m. on Carnley Road, just northeast of Century.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, someone was cleaning a .45-caliber weapon that they thought to be unloaded. The weapon discharged, hitting the teen in the upper leg.
The victim was airlifted by Aircare [...]
Navy JROTC Students In Escambia County Ordered to Stop Wearing Uniforms, Gear
Members of the Navy JROTC at high schools in Escambia County are being told not to wear their uniforms, gear, or any other NJROTC clothing on or off campus for now. The order from the NJROTC comes after a gunman opened fire in an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday, killing [...]
Work Set To Begin Soon On Cantonment Winn-Dixie Conversion To New Aldi Store
Work will soon begin to convert the Winn Dixie in Cantonment into an Aldi store as the German company continues to open stores in Escambia County.
The county’s newest, and fourth, Aldi opened last week on Ninth Avenue, also from a converted Winn Dixie. A fifth store will open in the coming month at South Blue [...]
Jim Allen Elementary Custodian Hilburn Named District Stellar Employee
Jim Allen Elementary School custodian Matt Hilburn was named the Escambia County Public Schools Stellar Employee for February.
He received a pin, a plaque, a check for $100, and a visit from Superintendent Keight Leonard.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Over 500 Student Athletes Compete In 18th Annual Special Olympics At Tate High
The 18th annual Escambia County Special Olympics Spring Games were held at Tate High School on Wednesday with schools from across the county taking part.
The day included the Special Olympics Torch Relay around Carl Madison Field in Pete Gindl Stadium, along with numerous Olympic events.
For a photo gallery, click here.
There were 578 Tate High students [...]
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