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Habitual Felon Gets 25 Years For Stealing Travel And Construction Trailers From Walnut Hill
A Pensacola man is headed to prison for the theft of a travel trailer and a construction company’s trailer from Walnut Hill.
Thursday, Judge John F. Simon Jr. sentenced Damien Matthew Lopez, now 43, to 25 years in state prison as a habitual felony offender for grand theft of a motor vehicle, grand theft from $20,000 [...]
Sunny Friday, Small Chance Of Afternoon Rain
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a [...]
Update: Century Boil Water Notice Lifted
UPDATE: The boil water notice was lifted just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 22.
Previous story:
The entire town of Century remains under a boil water notice that was issued Sunday morning, but Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. hopes that precautionary advisory will be lifted today or at worst on Friday.
A significant portion of the town of [...]
Application Denied For Borrow Pit On Highway 95A In Molino
The Escambia County Board of Adjustment (BOA) has denied a conditional use change application for a borrow pit in Molino.
According to Escambia County, a borrow pit is where material like gravel, soil, clay or sand is excavated for use at another location. Borrow pits can be enclosed or open, and both types require a permit [...]
Man Arrested On Multiple Charges After Manhunt In Cottage Hill
A man is facing multiple charges following a manhunt Monday night in Cottage Hill.
Jeremy Edward Byrd, 48, was charged with resisting an office and felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant after his bond was revoked in a 2022 case involving charges of trafficking in [...]
Cantonment Man Cited, SUV Catches Fire After Crash
A Cantonment man was cited following a traffic crash in Bellview Wednesday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 19-year-old was driving a Chevrolet Equinox north on Mobile Highway and failed to stop for stopped traffic, striking a GMC pickup truck driven by a 51-year old Pensacola man. The collision pushed the GMC into a Chevrolet [...]
Highway 4 Bridge Opening Delayed By Wrong Paint
It’s been delayed again.
The Highway 4 bridge over Canoe Creek will not open this week as originally anticipated.
The Florida Department of Transportation told NorthEscambia.com last week that that the bridge is complete, but there were a just few minor items that need to be fixed prior to traffic being allowed across the bridge. But it’s [...]
Tom Harrell Wins Escambia County School Board District 5 Seat
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Tom Harrell has been elected to the Escambia County School Board District 5 seat.
Harrell garnered 59.06% of the votes in the non-partisan race. Challenger Jim Taylor received 28.96% of the vote, and Josh Luther received 11.98% with all precincts reporting.
“I want to thank the voters of District 5 for their tremendous support. I am humbled [...]
Steve Stroberger Wins District 1 Commission Seat, Ousting Jeff Bergosh
Steve Stroberger has won the Escambia County Commission District 1 seat, ousting incumbent Jeff Bergosh.
In a three-way race, Stroberger received 4,793 votes (54%). Bergosh had 3,260 votes (37%), while Jesse Casey received 795 (9%).
“This wasn’t the result I expected, nor is it the one I anticipated, but the District 1 voters have spoken and they [...]
Walnut Hill Woman Arrested On Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
An early morning traffic stop on North Main Street led to the arrest of a Walnut Hill Woman on drug charges early Sunday Morning.
According to the Atmore Police Department, an officer pulled over a vehicle with a malfunctioning headlight around 1:15 a.m. on August 18th. The driver, identified as 36-year-old Victoria Lynn Burkett, was subsequently [...]
New LED Northview High Sign Replaces Original Model Toppled By High Winds
Just over three months after the original was destroyed by high winds, Northview High School has a news sign.
Winds hit 89 mph during the early morning hours of May 10 at the weather station on the Northview campus. The wind toppled the sign that had stood since the school opened 20 years ago, downed trees [...]
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Bonus Photos: Tate Cheerleaders, Fans And More
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Walks Haunt Wahoos in 7-3 Loss to Smokies
written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped their third in a row to the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday night, falling...
Water Restored At Ransom Middle School
Ransom Middle School was without water due to a water main break for portion of Thursday morning. The Escambia County School district...
Atmore Woman Arrested On Florida Vehicle Theft Warrant
Atmore police officers investigating a domestic disturbance report arrested a local woman wanted on an outstanding warrant from Escambia...
Six-Run Fourth Sinks Wahoos in Loss to Smokies
written by Erik Bremer The Pensacola Blue Wahoos continued their struggles against the Tennessee Smokies on Wednesday night, falling...
Jay High Teacher Beats Incumbent Santa Rosa County Commissioner Calkins
A Jay High School teacher has defeated the incumbent for a seat on the Santa Rosa County Commission. Rhett Rowell received 11,979...
Gaetz Easily Beats McCarthy-Backed Challenger Dimmock
Congressman Matt Gaetz was reelected Tuesday to represent Florida’s First Congressional District. Gaetz received about 73% of...
Ashlee Hofberger Wins Republican Primary For District 4 Escambia Commission
Ashlee Hofberger is the winner of the Republican Primary for the District 4 Seat on the Escambia County Commission. The District 4...
Complete Escambia County Election Results
Here are the complete, but unofficial, local election results from Escambia County. All precincts are reported in the numbers below. Click...
Wahoos Walked Off by Smokies in 2-1 Defeat
written by Erik Bremer In a rematch of the past two Southern League Championship Series, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Tennessee Smokies...
Reminder: Cantonment, Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Day Is Wednesday
Residents of a portion of Cantonment and Farm Hill can dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge during a District 5 Neighborhood...
Florida Demands Answers From Temu
Both U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Attorney General Ashley Moody are raising concerns about Temu, including their allegedly nefarious production...
Area’s Jobless Rate Increases Slightly
The Escambia County unemployment rate fell last month, according to newly released data from FloridaCommerce. The unemployment rate...
Here Are The Road Construction Delay Spots For The Remainder Of The Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and project in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform...
7-Year Old Dies Following Friday Wreck In Santa Rosa County
A 7-year-old has passed away from injuries received in a traffic crash Friday in northern Santa Rosa County. The Florida Highway Patrol...
Most Of Century Without Water For Most Of Sunday Due To Water Main Break
A significant portion of the town of Century was without water for most of Sunday. A water main break was reported Sunday morning...
Project Begins Today To Widen Portions Of Dangerously Narrow Highway 164
A project to widen portions of Highway 164 will begin today, August 19. Work will take place in three phases and is expected to be...
Career Fire Crews Now Staffing The Molino Fire Station 24/7
Career fighters are now staffing the Molino Fire Station 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The full staffing went into effect at...
Two Injured In Century Motorcycle Crash
Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday evening near Century. The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Old Flomaton...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices are Lowest In Two Months
Florida gas prices rose 7 cents last week. However, those gains were quickly erased by the weekend. On Sunday, the state average was...
Lindgren’s Strong Outing Sets Tone For Wahoos Win In Sunday Series Finale
written by Bill Vilona Smiles returned. A game was sealed. The congratulatory, high-five line of players had some added energy. The...
Entire Town of Century Water System Under Boil Water Notice
UPDATE: The boil water notice was lifted just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 22. Previous story: The entire Town of Century water...
New Highway 4 Bridge To Open This Week
The Florida Department of Transportation says the Highway 4 bridge over Canoe Creek will reopen sometime this week. FDOT told NorthEscambia.com...
Escambia Tax Collector Issues First Authenticated License Plate To North Escambia Classic Vehicle
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office has issued the first authenticated license plate to a local owner of a classic automobile....
Century Reschedules Tuesday Meetings Because They Can’t Use Town Hall
The Town of Century has rescheduled a Tuesday meeting and two workshops because they won’t have access to use their council...
10,000 Pound Food Distribution Tuesday Afternoon In Cantonment
Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a 10,000 pound drive-thru food giveaway Tuesday afternoon, August 20 at Carver Park on...
Early Voting Ends With 27,832 Ballots Cast In Escambia County
Voters in Escambia County had cast 27,832 ballot as eight days of early voting came to an end Saturday. There were 14,570 vote-by-mail...
