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The Dark Cloud Of A “D”: Northview Works On FCAT Improvement
Northview High School is one of four D–rated schools in Escambia County, a stigma that has hung over the school since school grades were released last year. But rather than being a dark cloud, it has been motivation to make sure this week’s FCAT scores are as high as possible.
Northview was a solid C-rated school […]
Century Man Now One Of Escambia’s Most Wanted
Deputies are asking for your help in locating a Century man who has been named one of Escambia County’s most wanted.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Shawn Demarcus Simmons, 30, of Ivey Street, Century, in connection with the February 25 robbery of Devante Aaaron Knight, 18, of Hecker Road, Century. Simmons is wanted […]
Santa Rosa Deputy Charged With 120 Counts Of Sexual Battery On Child
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant was charged Tuesday with 120 counts of sexual battery on a child between the ages of 12 and 18.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Pensacola Regional Operations Center arrested John Mitchell Tomlinson, 46, of Navarre, Fla. for sexual battery, a first degree felony. On March 3, the […]
Authorities Search For Flomaton Bank Robbery Suspects (With Photos)
Authorities are investigating the Monday afternoon robbery of a Flomaton bank — and they say the suspects may be responsible for another bank robbery last week.
The United Bank in Flomaton was held up at 4:47 p.m. Monday by a man and woman who each passed holdup notes to different tellers shortly […]
Cause Of One Crash Off Bridge Now Known; Cause Of Fatal Crash Still Unknown
Drivers crashed through the guardrail on a North Escambia bridge two times in less than two weeks, but we now know that at least one accident was not caused by the 50-year old bridge or the roadway.
Both accidents happened on the Jacks Branch Road bridge over Jacks Branch, just north of River Annex Road. In […]
It’s FCAT Week
FCAT testing begins Tuesday morning in schools across North Escambia. Students in grades three through 10 will take the reading and math portions this week, while grades five, eight, and 10 will also take the science portion.
The FCAT is a test given to Florida students to measure what they know and are able to accomplish […]
Helping Haiti: What You Can Do; Photo Gallery From Haiti
Today we have the final installment of a three-part series “North Escambia: Helping Haiti”. We are taking you to Haiti through the eyes of two area men that just returned from a disaster relief mission. We will hear about their work in Haiti in their own words, and we’ll see […]
Former Dentist Office Employee Sentenced To Prison For Insurance Fraud
A former office manager for an Atmore dentist has been sentenced to four months in prison plus four months of home confinement by a federal judge.
Toni McMurphy, 55, pleaded guilty to health care fraud and mail fraud in federal court. Friday, McMurphy was sentenced by Judge Kristi K. DuBose to four months in […]
Baptist Pastor Killed In Nine Mile Road Motorcyle Crash
A Milton man died in a crash Saturday morning on Nine Mile Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Gary E. Laird, 52, of Milton, was killed when his Harley Davidson motorcycle was hit by a 1985 Lincoln driven by Pamela Denise Knight, 38, of Pensacola.
Laird was the pastor of the Avalon Baptist Church in Milton.
According to […]
New Study: About 4 In 10 Escambia Students Are Overweight Or Obese
An annual survey just released shows that 37 percent of 11,790 Escambia County’s students are either overweight or obese.
The State of Florida requires the Escambia County Health Department to compile weight and body mass index (BMI) numbers for first, third, sixth and ninth grade students in each county.
BMI is a measurement of body fat based […]
Molino Man Dies When Truck Flips Into Jacks Branch
A Molino man was killed early this morning when he crashed his pickup truck through a guardrail and flipped into Jacks Branch near Cantonment.
The Florida Highway Patrol says William P. Merritt, 30, died in the accident about 3:05 a.m. Friday.
The accident happened on the bridge over Jacks Branch on Jacks Branch Road, just north of […]
Century Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspect On The Loose
A two and a half hour manhunt Thursday night in Century failed to locate an armed robbery suspect.
An armed robbery was reported about 7 p.m. at Moyes State Line Food Mart on North Century Boulevard. The store clerk told deputies that a black male entered the front door of the store, came up to the […]
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Cantonment Driver, Escambia Deputy Collide
No one was injured when a Cantonment driver and an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy collided on I-10 this morning. The...
Search For Flomaton Bank Robbery Suspect Leads To North Escambia Drug Arrest
The search for a Flomaton bank robbery suspect led to the arrest of North Escambia man on drug charges late Monday afternoon. Javis...
Storms, Heavy Rain Possible
Our North Escambia weather forecast is calling for the chance of heavy rain today and perhaps a severe storm for tonight. This Afternoon:...
Women Jailed After Failing To Return From Atmore Test Drive
Two women were arrested by Atmore Police Tuesday night for failing to return a car they took for a test drive on February 19. Amanda...
Atmore Businessman And Century Native Running For Alabama Senate
An Atmore businessman and Century native has announced that he is running for the the Alabama State Senate with a focus on economic...
Pair Charged With Child Sex Abuse, Throwing Boiling Water On Child
Two Escambia County (Ala.) residents have been arrested for sexually abusing an 11-year old girl over a four year period. They are...
Try These Questions From An Actual Fifth Grade FCAT
As the FCAT continues today in schools across North Escambia, we thought we would help you waste a little time by playing a game...
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Highway 4
No one was injured in a Tuesday morning vehicle fire on Highway 4 that closed the roadway for a short time. The driver of a Ford Escort...
Civil Rights Groups: Murder Near Jay Not Racial
The recent murder of a Brewton teen at a late night party outside of Jay was not racial — that was the word following a civil...
Northview Chiefs Beat Neal
The Northview Chiefs beat W.S. Neal 4-3 Monday afternoon in Bratt. Neal scored one run in the first and two in the third to carry...
Former Sheriff’s Office Accountant Now Accused Of Stealing $1.2 Million
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department now says over $1 million was stolen from their department by a former accountant. Cathy...
Crimson Tide Visits White House
The BCS National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide met with President Barack Obama Monday afternoon at the White House, honoring their...
37 People Busted When Illegal Bar Raided
Alabama’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board Enforcement Division and local law enforcement busted 37 people in Atmore after raiding...
Molino Man Graduates From Basic Infantry Training
Army Pvt. Jadrian J. Bell has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training,...
Lady Chiefs Win T.R. Miller Tourney; Now 13-0
The Northview High School Lady Chiefs won the T.R. Miller Invitational Tournament this weekend in Brewton, extending their winning...
Facebook Reaction To TV Report: Proud To Say I Live In Jay
Following a murder in nearby Berrydale and subsequent media reports that painted a potentially racist picture of Jay, a group of Jay...
Cantonment Man Arrested For Shooting Into Car
A Cantonment man was arrested Sunday morning after deputies say he shot at two people in a car. Corey Musick, 32, of Cantonment, was...
Two Qualify For Distict 5 Escambia Soil & Water Board
Two candidates have prefiled to run for the District 5 seat on the Escambia Soil & Water Conservation District. Dan Cain of Molino...
Deputies Continue To Seek Armed Robbery Suspect
The suspect in the Thursday night armed robbery of a Century convenience store remains at large. Moyes State Line Food Mart on North...
Northview FFA Participates In District Competition
Northview High School recently participated in the FFA District Competition at the Jay Community Center. Micah Byars placed first...
Helping Haiti Part II: Local Disaster Relief Team Visits Ravaged Country
Today we have the second installment of a three-part series “North Escambia: Helping Haiti”. We are taking you to Haiti through...
Fish And Wildlife Offering Free Hunter Safety Course
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Escambia County. The course...
Rep. Murzin: Time To Fess Up And Be Honest About Consolidation
The following opinion piece was submitted by Rep. Dave Murzin concerning governmental consolidation in Escambia County. One of the...
Northview Beats PCA; NHS JV Over Escambia Academy
Northview 7 Pensacola Christian 1 Northview beat Pensacola Christian 7-1 in a Friday afternoon district game. The win improves the...
Helping Haiti: Local Disaster Relief Team Visits Part I
Today we begin a three-part series “North Escambia: Helping Haiti”. We will take you to Haiti through the eyes of two area men...
Sawmill Day Seeks Vendors, Entertainers
The Alger-Sullivan Historical Society in Century is preparing for their Sawmill Day April 24. Any collectors or vendors or who might...
Don’t Be In A Hurry To Fertilize Your Lawn
Warmer weather is arriving, but don’t be in a hurry to fertilize your lawn — that’s the word from the University...
NHS Lady Chiefs A Pefect 7-0
The Northview Lady Chiefs improved their record to a perfect 7-0 with a big win over Pensacola High School Thursday night. Northview...
Ernest Ward To Get Electrical Academy, First Such Program In The Nation
Ernest Ward Middle School will be home to a new IBEW Electrical Academy next school year, the first such program in the nation at...
Jay Softball Teams Pulls Out Of Brewton Tournament Following Weekend Shooting
Jay High School’s softball team has pulled out of a Brewton softball tournament following the weekend shooting of a Brewton teen...
Federal Agents Raid Tax Service Business In Atmore, Other Cities; Search Owner’s House
(Updated) Federal agents raided an Atmore tax and check cashing business Thursday morning as well as locations of the business in...
Man Charged With Stealing $2,000 In Alabama Hours Before He Was Robbed In Century
The 18-year old victim in a gunpoint robbery last week in Century is now facing charges in Alabama for stealing the money that was...
Latest Headlines
- The Dark Cloud Of A “D”: Northview Works On FCAT Improvement
- Search For Flomaton Bank Robbery Suspect Leads To North Escambia Drug Arrest
- Century Man Now One Of Escambia’s Most Wanted
- Storms, Heavy Rain Possible
- Women Jailed After Failing To Return From Atmore Test Drive
- Atmore Businessman And Century Native Running For Alabama Senate
- Pair Charged With Child Sex Abuse, Throwing Boiling Water On Child
- Try These Questions From An Actual Fifth Grade FCAT
- Santa Rosa Deputy Charged With 120 Counts Of Sexual Battery On Child
- Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Highway 4
- Civil Rights Groups: Murder Near Jay Not Racial
- Authorities Search For Flomaton Bank Robbery Suspects (With Photos)
- Northview Chiefs Beat Neal
- Former Sheriff’s Office Accountant Now Accused Of Stealing $1.2 Million
- Crimson Tide Visits White House
- 37 People Busted When Illegal Bar Raided
- Molino Man Graduates From Basic Infantry Training
- Lady Chiefs Win T.R. Miller Tourney; Now 13-0
- Facebook Reaction To TV Report: Proud To Say I Live In Jay
- Cause Of One Crash Off Bridge Now Known; Cause Of Fatal Crash Still Unknown