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‘Fortitude And Resilience’: Escambia Westgate Class Of 2026 Celebrates Graduation
The Escambia Westgate School Class of 2026 graduated on Friday.
“These students have demonstrated going forward each and every day with fortitude,” Escambia County Public School Superintendent Keith Leonard said. “We are very, very proud of each and every one of you. We know the obstacles that you have overcome.”
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“High school [...]
One Person Transported; Two Dogs OK After Highway 29 Crash
One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon on Highway 29.
The crash occurred at the entrance to a Dollar General at 3005 Highway 29, south of West Roberts Road.
An adult female was transported by Escambia County EMS. Two dogs that were in one of the vehicles were not [...]
County Approves New 265-Lot Subdivision By Road Prison In Cantonment
This week, the Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval to a 265-lot Thomas Home subdivision on Highway 297A in Cantonment.
The 38.48-acre LaVelle Terrace Subdivision will be located on property owned by Thomas Home Corporation at 855 Highway 297A and will include paved public streets, public stormwater ponds and conveyance systems including operation and [...]
McDavid Man Charged With Aggravated Stalking For 2025 Incident
A McDavid man was recently arrested on an outstanding 2025 warrant for cyberstalking.
Govan Shane Alexander Sr., 54, was charged with felony aggravated stalking for following, harassing, or cyberstalking after a domestic violence injunction.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, a deputy was originally dispatched to a residence in McDavid in November 2025 regarding [...]
Century Plays It Safe With $1.2 Million Housing Grant Application For Seven Homes
Facing a deadline next week, the Century Town Council reached a consensus Tuesday evening to prioritize financial safety over competitive points in an application for a $1.2 million state housing grant.
During a workshop follow-up to last week’s regular meeting, council members weighed two distinct paths for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program: promise more [...]
Molino Man Charged With Fleeing Deputies On Motorcycle, Possessing Drugs In Dollar Bill
A Molino man was arrested recenthly after allegedly fleeing law enforcement on his motorcycle at a high rate of speed and discarding narcotics while attempting to hide in a constructio
Spencer Ray Stokes, 34, was charged with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer with lights and sirens active and possession of a controlled substance without [...]
Final Four Bound: Northview Lady Chiefs Shut Out Jay For Regional Crown
The Northview Lady Chiefs headed to the Final Four for the second straight year after taking the Rural Region 1 softball championship with a 6-0 shutout of the Jay Royals on Tuesday night in Bratt.
Northview junior Mikayla McAnally struck out 10 batters, one hit shy of a perfect game, and walked none.
Addysen Bolen led the [...]
Former Lowe’s Worker Recently Arrested For 2025 Battery Of 73-Year Old Customer
A Cantonment man was recently taken into custody on an outstanding felony battery warrant issued following a physical confrontation that occurred last year at a local Lowes.
Joseph William Spencer, 66, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
The arrest follows an investigation into an encounter on [...]
Case Continued For Homicide Suspect That Claimed Self Defense In McDavid Main Street Drug Deal
During a court appearance on Monday, a court case was continued for the suspect in a February 2025 fatal shooting on Main Street in McDavid. The suspect claims he shot the victim out of fear, but the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says it was murder.
Investigators charged Antonio Marshone DeSoto, now 26, with homicide for the [...]
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