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Atmore Community Hospital Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Vows to Keep Doors Open
Atmore Community Hospital has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but hospital leadership emphasizes that the facility will remain fully operational with no cuts to patient services.
The hospital serves not only Atmore but also surrounding areas, including many North Escambia residents.
The voluntary petition was filed on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
Century Awarded AARP Grant For Pedestrian Safety And Walkability Study
The Town of Century has been awarded a $2,500 grant through the nationwide AARP Community Challenge program to study community walkability.
The grant will fund a community walk audit designed to assess sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and lighting along key town corridors. The initiative aims to identify barriers to mobility and highlight opportunities for future infrastructure improvements [...]
No Serious Injuries In Highway 97 Three-Vehicle Crash
There were no serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97.
The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. in front of the Davisville Community Center, just north of West Highway 4, and involved a Range Rover, a Ford Bronco, and a Hyundai SUV.
One person was transported to a hospital by Escambia County EMS [...]
Two Fallen Oak Trees Shut Down Century Area Roads; One Leaves Hundreds Without Power
Hundreds of residents in the Gandyville and Byrneville areas spent a portion of their Saturday without air conditioning after falling trees downed power lines and disrupted traffic on Saturday afternoon.
The trouble began shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday when a large oak tree collapsed near a 90-degree curves on Killam Road, just west of Century and [...]
Jay Motorcyclist Killed In Saturday Night Collision
A Jay man was killed Saturday night in a two-vehicle collision in Navarre, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 87 and Segura Street.
According to the FHP, a 75-year-old female driver from Fort Walton Beach was operating a sport utility vehicle when it collided with [...]
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Peanut Field Near Florida-Alabama Line
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing in an Alabama peanut field near the Florida state line on Friday afternoon.
The pilot and a student made the landing in the field after experiencing engine trouble, approximately 0.7 miles south-southwest of the runway at the Atmore Municipal Airport. There were no injuries.
The 2023 Diamond DA 40 NG [...]
First Mail Ballots Returned For August Primary, Including 18 In Escambia County
Ballots are being cast across Florida for the 2026 primary election.
In Escambia County, 18 mail ballots had been returned by Friday, with 10 of those Democratic, six Republican, one with no party affiliation (NPA) and one listed as “other”, according to the Supervisor of Elections.
Over 800,000 mail ballots have been sent out across the state.
The [...]
Century Taco Truck Altercation Lands Three Family Members In Jail
A physical altercation at a local taco food truck has led to felony charges against three family members, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reports.
The incident occurred during the evening of May 14 at the taco truck in the parking lot of the Century Smoke Shop, located at 8321 North Century Boulevard. Authorities responded to [...]
Planning Board Approves Land Use Changes For OLF-8 Despite Strong Resident Opposition
The Escambia County Planning Board voted 4-1 to approve a significant modification to the 540-acre OLF-8 property in Beulah, advancing a request by developers Tri-W Development and Chad C. Henderson Enterprises to shift the site’s future land use designation to Mixed-Use Urban.
The proposal comes after a series of financial and contractual renegotiations between the county [...]
800-Acre Opt-Out Approved By Escambia Planning Board, Threatening Midwest Sector Plan Future
Escambia County’s first and only large-scale attempt at long-range growth planning is on life support following a narrow vote by officials to essentially dismantle its central hub.
The Escambia County Planning Board voted 3-2 on July 7 to recommend approving an opt-out request for more than 800 acres in the heart of the Optional Sector Plan. [...]
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Escambia Woman Sentenced To 18 Years For DUI Crash That Killed Retired Navy Veteran
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Blue Wahoos Offense Goes Quiet In 11-1 Loss
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Earlier Start, Expanded Lineup Announced For Next Week’s Pensacola Beach Air Show
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Salzman To Host Community Food Distribution, Backpack Giveaway On August 1
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Escambia Man Found Dead Inside Pickup Discovered In Yellow River
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UWF Mourns Loss Of Hall Of Fame Member, Supporter Darrell Gooden
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Hernández The Hero As Wahoos Win Another Walk-Off
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Woman Accused of Snatching Cash From Man As He Was In A Fight Behind Century Store
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New ‘I Voted’ Stickers, New Ballot Tracking, Polling Changes, For 2026
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Former Inmate Arrested After Allegedly Flying Contraband Drone Toward Holman Prison
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Trimble’s Walk-Off Elevates Wahoos To Victory
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