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Beulah Man Pleads To 10 Charges Of Possession Of Child Sexaul Abuse Materials
A Beulah man has pleaded no contest under a plea agreement to multiple counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials brought by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in July 2024.
Charles “Billy” Danielson, now 52, was originally charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and one count of using a [...]
Century Residents Map Out Walkability, Next Steps for AARP Grant Project
That was the focus of a meeting Thursday evening at town hall, part of a project funded by a $2,500 grant through the nationwide AARP Community Challenge program to study community walkability.
A small group of residents, several of whom walk around Century on a semi-regular basis, met to share their experiences.
“I walk at Hurricane Park [...]
Wanted Suspect Crashes, Arrested In North Escambia After Fleeing Atmore Police
A vehicle pursuit on Wednesday afternoon in Atmore ended with the arrest of a wanted suspect following a crash in North Escambia.
The Atmore Police Department said officers spotted 47-year-old Michael Darnell Pleasant in a vehicle outside the Dollar General on South Main Street near Lindberg Avenue. APD said Pleasant was wanted on active Alabama warrants [...]
Moving Forward: Tensley Grain Owners Working On Plan To Reopen After Devastating Fire
The owners of Tensley Grain in Walnut Hill were busy on Wednesday, making plans to get the business up and running again following a devastating fire Tuesday evening.
The fire destroyed the business office and warehouse, which contained mostly animal feed.
“We are working on a plan to get up and going again as soon as we [...]
Breakfast And Lunch Are Free For Every Student At 44 Escambia Schools; Others Must Apply
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students, regardless of income, during the upcoming school year at 44 schools and centers in Escambia County. Applications must be submitted for free or reduced price lunches, or payment made, at 11 other schools.
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program means that parents of the students at these schools [...]
Fire Destroys Grain Elevator Business Office, Warehouse Space In Walnut Hill
Fire destroyed the office building and warehouse at Tensley Grain in Walnut Hill on Tuesday evening.
The building on Arthur Brown Road was heavily involved in fire when the first firefighters arrived on scene. The elevated grain silos were not damaged.
There were no injuries reported and no word yet on the cause of the blaze as [...]
Jay Man Gets Maximum 5-Year Prison Sentence for Killing Kitten
A Jay man has received the maximum sentence for killing his former girlfriend’s kitten.
Gunner Cole Bush, 21, was convicted by a Santa Rosa County jury of aggravated animal cruelty after a one-day trial. This week, he was sentenced to five years in state prison.
In the early morning hours of December 9, 2023, Bush tortured a [...]
Slow Speed Walmart Parking Lot Chase Leads To Meth Trafficking Arrest For Cantonment Man
What began as erratic driving on West Nine Mile Road escalated into a lights-and-siren pursuit through a Walmart parking lot and a meth trafficking arrest for a Cantonment man recenthly.
Charlie Clifford Davis, 55, was arrested after allegedly refusing to stop for law enforcement and leaving a trail of narcotics in his wake during an attempted [...]
Molino Man Facing Felony, Misdemeanors After Being Caught With Drugs, Dollar General Shopping Basket
A Molino man is facing multiple charges, including a felony drug violation and a misdemeanor for possessing a Dollar General shopping basket, following a routine patrol encounter at a Pensacola convenience store early this month.
Matthew Wayne Flores, 50, was arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office after a deputy spotted him riding a bicycle [...]
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Weekend Washout? High Rain Chances Dominate Friday And Saturday
Rainy weather dominates the weekend layout before transitioning to a more typical scattered afternoon pattern next week. Expect high...
Two Arrested After Child’s Stolen Dirt Bike Found Stripped In Area Residence
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Ensley Man Arrested by FDLE on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Materials Possession, Bestiality Charges
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested an Ensley man on multiple child sexual abuse possession and bestiality charges. Bailey...
The Big List: Back To School Bashes, Supply Giveaways And More This Weekend
Back to school events will be taking place across North Escambia this weekend, with one event scheduled for next weekend. Many of...
Future Aggies Hit the Field for Tate High Youth Football Camp
The Tate High School Aggies held their two-day annual youth football camp this week. Youth participated in drills on the field with...
Blue Wahoos Rock Knoxville Behind Dishmey, Compton
Eliazar Dishmey turned in another dominant start, Brandon Compton made franchise history with yet another home run, and the Pensacola...
Cottage Hill Water Works: Boil Water Notice For End Of Wishbone Road
Cottage Hill Water Works has issued a boil water notice for the dead end portion of Wishbone Road. There was routine maintenance in...
Reno’s Reptiles Visit The Library (With Gallery)
Visitors had a chance to get up close and personal with slithering snakes, lizards, turtles, and spiders this week at the Molino Library. The...
Handwritten Tag, Expired Registration Leads To Cocaine Arrest of Semi Driver In Escambia County
A California truck driver was arrested in Escambia County after an agricultural inspection led to the discovery of cocaine inside...
Florida Sold $9.7 Billion in Lottery Tickets Last Year
Sales have been brisk for state lottery games after a brief period where inflation apparently caused consumers to dial back purchases...
Blue Wahoos Comes Up Short In 4-3 Loss To Smokies
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos lost game two of their six-game series on Wednesday night, falling to the Knoxville Smokies by a final score...
Florida Executes Two Inmates In One Day
Florida completed a rare double execution on Tuesday, putting Dominick Anthony Occhicone to death about five hours after James Aren...
Last Navy C-2 Greyhound Escorted By All Six Blue Angels To NAS Pensacola
Six decades of naval aviation history came to a close on Tuesday as the last C-2 Greyhound made its final flight, escorted by all...
Man Charged With Tuesday Afternoon Cordova Mall Disturbance
A 22-year-old man was charged after an incident at Cordova Mall on Tuesday afternoon. The Pensacola Police Department responded around...
Pensacola Sports Names Jason Libbert New President, CEO
Jason Libbert has been named the new president and CEO of Pensacola Sports. Libbert returns to Pensacola Sports after serving for...
Charges Dropped Against 16-Year-Old Arrested In July 5 Downtown Pensacola Shooting
All charges were dropped on Monday against a 16-year-old charged in connection with a July 5 downtown shooting that claimed one life...
No Injuries In Highway 29 Crash
There were no injuries in a minor two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon on Highway 29 near North Tate School Road. The Florida Highway...
Wahoos Slip By Smokies In Nail-Biting Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, taking their road trip opener in heart-stopping fashion 3-2...
Volunteers Needed: Century To Kick Off AARP Walkability Grant Study At Thursday Meeting
Thursday, the Town of Century will begin the process of implementing a $2,500 grant through the nationwide AARP Community Challenge...
Reno’s Reptiles Visiting The Century And Molino Libraries This Week
Reno’s Reptiles will present a reptile show and tell this week at the Molino and Century libraries. Alligators, tortoises, and...
Former School Employee Gets 10 Years On Federal Child Sex Crime Charges
A former school employee has been sentenced on federal charges for attempted sex trafficking of a minor in Escambia County. Christopher...
Escambia County Gas Prices Jump 17 Cents On Average in A Week
Florida gas prices continue to climb, inching closer to an average of $4 per gallon. The average price per gallon of regular unleaded...
Ice Flyers Re-Sign Forward Andrew Poulias For Upcoming Season
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have s re-signed forward Andrew Poulias for the 2026-27 season. Poulias returns to Pensacola after recording...
Emily King Named Principal At Tate High School
Emily King has been named principal at Tate High School. Her appointment was approved this week by the Escambia County School Board...
Cantonment Man Jailed On Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A Cantonment man is being held without bond following his arrest on multiple felony warrants alleging the sexual abuse of children. Carlos...
Northview High’s First Graduating Class Holds 30th Reunion
The NHS Class of 1996 held the reunion at Travis Nelson Park in Bratt on Saturday, just a short distance from their alma mater. Northview...
Florida Teachers Can Now Add First Resiliency Endorsement In The Nation
Florida educators can now add a first-in-the-nation resiliency endorsement to their state teaching certificates following a new initiative...
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Delay Areas
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and project in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform...
Compton Strikes Again In 4-2 Wahoos Win
Another big game from Brandon Compton powered the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to a 4-2 win over the Columbus Clingstones on Sunday evening. The...
Right Now, Century Is The Only Place In Escambia County Where A Data Center Could Be Located
Right now, there is only one place in Escambia County where a data center could feasibly be located. Thursday, the Escambia County...
Cantonment Woman, Two Pensacola Men Arrested When Deputies Interrupt Home Burglary
A Cantonment woman and two Pensacola men were arrested when deputies interrupted a burglary in progress late Friday night, according...
