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Complaints Of Unsafe Heat At Century Prison Trigger Surprise Lawmaker Inspection
On Friday, State Representative Michelle Salzman conducted an unannounced inspection of Century Correctional Institution following mounting complaints from family members regarding severe heat and poor living conditions inside the prison.
The surprise visit followed a wave of concern reaching both elected officials and local media.
Florida law allows members of the Florida Legislature to make unannounced visits [...]
Fire Damages Laundry Room At Cantonment Apartment Complex
Fire damaged the laundry room at a Cantonment apartment complex on Friday night.
The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. at the Wild Oak Farm Apartments at 850 North Highway 29. Firefighters arrived to find heavy black smoke in the laundry room.
There was no immediate word on the final cause determination or the extent of [...]
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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Compton Continues To Crush It In Wahoos Win Over Smokies
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Boil Water Notice For West Roberts, Stefani, Stallion Roads And Nearby Areas
A boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area that includes portions of the area around West Roberts Road, Stallion Road,...
Two Arrested After Child’s Stolen Dirt Bike Found Stripped In Area Residence
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The Big List: Back To School Bashes, Supply Giveaways And More This Weekend
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Ensley Man Arrested by FDLE on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Materials Possession, Bestiality Charges
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Future Aggies Hit the Field for Tate High Youth Football Camp
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Blue Wahoos Rock Knoxville Behind Dishmey, Compton
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Reno’s Reptiles Visit The Library (With Gallery)
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Handwritten Tag, Expired Registration Leads To Cocaine Arrest of Semi Driver In Escambia County
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Florida Sold $9.7 Billion in Lottery Tickets Last Year
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Blue Wahoos Comes Up Short In 4-3 Loss To Smokies
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Florida Executes Two Inmates In One Day
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Last Navy C-2 Greyhound Escorted By All Six Blue Angels To NAS Pensacola
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Man Charged With Tuesday Afternoon Cordova Mall Disturbance
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Pensacola Sports Names Jason Libbert New President, CEO
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Charges Dropped Against 16-Year-Old Arrested In July 5 Downtown Pensacola Shooting
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No Injuries In Highway 29 Crash
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Wahoos Slip By Smokies In Nail-Biting Win
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Volunteers Needed: Century To Kick Off AARP Walkability Grant Study At Thursday Meeting
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Reno’s Reptiles Visiting The Century And Molino Libraries This Week
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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
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Ice Flyers Re-Sign Forward Andrew Poulias For Upcoming Season
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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...
