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Special Election To Replace Matt Gaetz In Congress Set For April Fools’ Day
A special election will be held on April Fool’s Day to fill the House seat vacated by Matt Gaetz, and the current officer holders that want to run must resign by Monday.
The Florida Department of State announced the special election timeline Friday afternoon.
“At Gov. Ron DeSantis’ direction, this special election is being conducted as quickly [...]
Escambia Schools Announce Top 10 Teachers Of The Year
Escambia County Public Schools have announced the Top 10 Teachers of the Year nominees.
The Top 10 Teachers of the Year (in alphabetical order) are:
Brooke Ferrara – Beulah Elementary
Nora Guy – Brown Barge Middle
Stacie Hammer – Ransom Middle
LeAnne Jenkins – Beulah Middle
Kristin Maum – Tate High School
Karen Privett – Washington High School
Erin Quinlan – Hellen Caro [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Sexual Battery, Molestation Of 5-Year-Old
A Cantonment man has been charged with the felony sexual abuse of a 5-year-old family member, and law enforcement says he was charged after a confession.
Adrian Mark Enfinger, 70, was charged with three capital felony counts of sexual battery of a person less than 12-years of age by a person of familial on custodial authority [...]
Truck Driver Airlifted After Crash On Quintette Road
A truck driver was airlifted following a crash Thursday night on Quintette Road near the Escambia River.
About 10:05 p.m., a dump truck left the roadway and crashed in a deep ditch. Firefighters removed the vehicle roof to free the trapped driver and performed a low angle rope rescue. The driver was airlifted by AirCare helicopter [...]
Two Newly Elected Escambia School Members Installed
Two newly elected Escambia County school board members have been sworn into office.
District 5 member Tom Harrell and District 4 member Carissa Bergosh were installed.
“I love the Escambia County School District. It has been my professional home for 38 years,” an emotional Harrell said. “The school district is like a family, and a family sticks [...]
Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Consideration
Northwest Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has announced that he is withdrawing from consideration for U.S. attorney general.
“I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday. I appreciate their thoughtful feedback – and the incredible support of so many. While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction [...]
Molino Dollar General Assistant Manager And Her Boyfriend Charged With Theft
A Molino man and his store assistant manager girlfriend have been charged with stealing from the Dollar General in Molino.
Ronald Lee Woods, 37, and Jessica Elizabeth Fail, 39, were both charged with grand theft and coordinating with others to commit retail theft. Both charges are felonies.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Molino Dollar [...]
Century Town Hall Closed For Portions Of Next Two Business Days
The Century Town Hall will be closed for portions of the next three business days for staff training.
Town hall will be closed:
Thursday, November 21 from 9 a.m. until noon
Friday, November 22 from 9 a.m. until noon
Monday, November 25 from 1 [...]
One Injured In Highway 29 Crash
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Highway 29 near West Roberts Road.
The individual was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS following the crash with injuries not considered life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol has not released the cause of the crash or other details.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, [...]
Escambia Commission Installs Four Commissioners, New Chair And Vice-Chair
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners installed the newly elected and re-elected commissioners and reorganized to appoint the new chairman and vice chair during a meeting Tuesday.
During the meeting, District 1 Commissioner Steve Stroberger, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, and District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry took the oath of office for their term through [...]
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Farm Share Food Distributions Friday In Walnut Hill, Saturday In Cantonment
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Rep. Michelle Salzman Says She’s Running For Congress After Gaetz Resignation
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Century Extends Town Management Services Contact With South Florida Company; One Council Member Objects
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Northview Chiefs Boys, Girls Sweep Atmore Christian (With Gallery)
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Tate’s Jordan Smith Signs With New College Of Florida
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Instagram Worthy Photo Op: 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest Winners
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Escambia Motorcylist Struck And Killed Sunday Afternoon
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Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
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Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect On Chemstrand Road
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