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Christmas Parade Rolls Through Century (With Photo Gallery)
The Century Christmas Parade will be held Friday afternoon, followed by a Sheriff’s Movie Night with a free showing of “The Grinch” at Anthony Pleasant Park.
For a parade photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Century Highway 4 Crash
One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance following a two-vehicle wreck late Friday afternoon in Century.
The crash happened about 3:55 p.m. on East Highway 4 at Old Flomaton Road.
In addition to the one person transported by EMS with non-life threatening injuries, and a second victim indicated that they would be going to the [...]
Four Injured, Two Critically, In After Driver Runs Red Light At Highway 29 And Molino Road
Four people were injured, two critically, in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 29 and Molino Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 86-year-old Birmingham man ran a red light as his red Lexus SUV was traveling south on Highway 29. At the same time, a white Chevrolet SUV driven by a [...]
ECSO Master Deputy David Preston Retires After Over Three Decades Of Service
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy David Preston was honored on his retirement during a ceremony at ECSO headquarters on Thursday.
Preston, who is a North Escambia resident, joined the ECSO in 1994. He spent the early part of his career in the Patrol Division in Century and last worked as investigator in Property Crimes.
Sheriff Chip [...]
Jesse LaCoste Of Cantonment Gets 10 Years For Grand Theft, Contractor Fraud
Thursday, embattled contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste of Cantonment was sentenced to 10 years in prison
It October, an Escambia County jury deliberated for just over an hour before convicting LaCoste of grand theft and contractor fraud, both second degree felonies.
He had faced up to 30 years in prison, and still faces trail on additional similar [...]
Cantonment Sexual Predator Charged With Absconding
A Cantonment sexual predator remains behind bars in the Escambia County Jail after vacating his permanent residence without notifying authorities, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Bradford Anthony McKune, 55, was charged with four felony sexual predator violations.
According to an arrest report, McKune moved away from 960 Rose Petal Lane six months ago but failed [...]
Escambia County Public Works Holds Year End Holiday Party (With Gallery)
The Escambia County Public Works Department held its annual year-end holiday luncheon on Wednesday.
District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, County Administrator Wes Moreno, and Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender joined staff for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship. Staff from the Road Department and the Work Annex also attended.
For more photos, click [...]
Commission To Consider Land Use Changes For Two Molino Retail Properties
The Escambia County Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday concerning the adoption of an ordinance amending the future land use categories for two parcels on Highway 29 near Molino Road, including a property where work began months ago to remodel a small shopping center.
The first parcel is 3.75 acres located at 6505 North [...]
New Disc Golf Course Now Open At Ascend Community Park
Local residents looking for a fun outdoor activity now have a new option. Ascend Community Park has officially opened a new 9-hole disc golf course that circles the wooded area around the children’s playground.
The course was installed by Ascend employee volunteers and designed with guidance from Ryan Vann of Flight Factory Discs.
Funding came from the [...]
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Mild Saturday; Winter Cold For Sunday And Monday
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Beulah Bash Going On Today At The Equestrian Center
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Photo Gallery: Santa Claus Visits Bellview Library; More Library Stops Upcoming
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Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football And Bowl Games
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Northview NJROTC Presented Pensacola Navy Days 4K Run Trophy
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Molino Christmas Parade Is Saturday
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Escambia Man SentencedFor Cyberstalking, Sending Obscene Material To Young Girls
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Photos: Santa Visits Molino Library Story Time
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WSRE Files Federal Lawsuit To Protect Donor Funds From Pensacola State College
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Huntsville Havoc Falls To The Pensacola Ice Flyers
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Escambia Schools Announce Top 5 Teachers Of The Year
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Northview High Names History Fair Winners
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Escambia Man Convicted of Animal Cruelty, Firearm Charge
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Century Christmas Parade, Sheriff’s Movie Night Showing ‘The Grinch’ Are Friday
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Escambia County, Alabama, Voters Approve Health Care Tax
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Tate Moves To 5A, Northview Remains In Rural In New FHSAA Classifications
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Century Approves $2,000 Donation To Local Historical Society
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Tate Softball Holds Winter Wonderland Little Aggies Camp
On a cold Tuesday night, the Tate Aggies Softball hosted its Winter Wonderland Little Aggies Camp. For a photo gallery, click here. Photos...
County Considers Expansion Of Highway 4A Safety Improvement Project To $2.36 Million
This week, the Escambia County Commission will consider expanding a Highway 4A safety improvement project. In August, the commission...
Century Neighborhood Watch Organized, Sets Future Meetings
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Flomaton Council Reappoints Key Staff, Holds Off On New Police Chief After Derek Lowry Resignation
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Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
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International Paper Awards $65,000 In Community Grants
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Keiser Wins NAIA Soccer National Championship At Ashton Brosnaham Park
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Lipscomb Elementary Names Students Of The Month
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A Christmas Miracle: Tate High Hosts Miracle League’s Annual Christmas Party (With Gallery)
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New Subdivision Planned For Beulah Church Road
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Florida Gas Prices Down A Dime Over The Last Week
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Federal Prison For Escambia Man For Role In Drug Trafficking Operation From Texas
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