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Northview Chiefs Name Former Hurricane Doug Vickery As Head Coach
The Northview Chiefs have named Doug Vickery and their next head football coach. The longtime Flomaton High School head football coach announced his retirement from the Flomaton Hurricanes last December.
“I’ve going from one rival to another, and it’s such a blessing,” Vickery told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday afternoon. “God just opened up some doors for me.”
“The Chiefs [...]
Updated: Two Injured In Highway 29, West Roberts Road Crash
There were multiple injuries in a three-vehicle crash on Monday night at the intersection of Highway 29 and Roberts Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said sedan driven by a 53-year-old Pensacola man was traveling south on Highway 29 in the southbound lane when he failed to observe a red traffic signal and stopped traffic directly ahead. [...]
Former Escambia Academy Headmaster, Head Coach Hugh Fountain Passes Away
Former Escambia Academy headmaster and head football coach, and current W.S. Neal coach Hugh Fountain passed away Monday at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Fountain was a native of East Brewton and coached at Escambia Academy from 2012-2021 before moving to W.S. Neal from 2022-2025. He also coached at Charles Henderson High School in Troy [...]
Fire Heavily Damages Mobile Home On Pine Barren Road
Fire heavily damaged a mobile home Monday afternoon near Bogia.
No one was home at the time of the fire, which was reported about 1:35 p.m. in the 1600 block of South Pine Barren Road, about a mile from West Bogia Road. There were no injuries.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
For more photos, [...]
Beulah Man Charged With Sexual Battery Of Teen Visiting Florida For Spring Break
A 27-year-old Beulah man has been arrested in Escambia County on charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor visiting during spring break.
William Baughman was charged with felony sexual battery by a person over 24 on a victim 16 or 17 years of age.
The incident reportedly took place on March 19 at a residence on [...]
Man Struck By SUV On Nokomis Road, Driven To Gas Station By SUV Driver
A man was struck by a vehicle on Nokomis Road Sunday night before being driven to a convenience store by the driver who hit him.
According to witnesses, the man was standing in a dark section of Nokomis Road, several miles west of Highway 97 in Davisville, when the side mirror of an SUV struck his [...]
Rustic Rooster: Highway 97 Deli And Market Plans Set For Final Review
Plans are set for final review this week by the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) for a planned deli, market and shop in Davisville.
The Rustic Rooster will be located at 10251 Highway 97, near the Davisville Community Center. The building was previously used for retail and as a restaurant.
The Rustic Rooster will be opening [...]
Stacey Road Drainage Project Detour Begins Tuesday
Stacey Road between West Quintette and Coweta roads will be closed to through traffic starting Tuesday, March 25 while crews install a storm drain system and perform road improvements.
Traffic will be detoured along Highway 95A and Coweta Road. Motorists should use extra caution and follow posted signs when traveling along the detour. The road is [...]
At Least Two Injured In Highway 29 Cantonment Crash
At least two people were injured in a T-bone type crash Friday night on Highway 29 at Tree Street near International Paper in Cantonment.
Two pickup trucks collided about 8:10 p.m. An update on the conditions of those involved was not available.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the cras.
NorthEscambai.com photos by Kristi Barbour, [...]
Brush Fire Burns In Bratt; Officials Warn It’s The Peak Of Wildfire Season
A brush fire quickly burned through about two acres in Bratt late Friday afternoon, and officials are urging caution as we enter the peak of Florida’s wildfire season.
The fire, with flames that reached the treetops, was in a wooded area north of West Highway 4 near Dortch Road. There were no injuries, and no structural [...]
Some Charges Dropped Against Former Ernest Ward Middle Bookkeeper Charged With Grand Theft Over $50,000
Some of the charges have been dropped against a former Ernest Ward Middle School bookkeeper that was charged last year with embezzling over $50,000 in cash from the school and its organizations.
Lindsey Dawn Kelley of McDavid, now age 41, was arrested in October 2024 charged with grand theft, scheme to defraud and false entry in [...]
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Tate High Wind Ensemble Achieves Straight Superior Ratings
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ECSO Presents Semi-Annual Service Awards
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Fleeing Suspect Crashes Into House In Atmore
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FWC Schedules Virtual Meetings On Black Bear Hunting Proposals
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Century Basketball Association Hosts Annual Banquet, Celebrates Undefeated Teams
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Molino Library Hosting Plant Swap
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AAA: Florida’s Average Gas Price Dips Below $3
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Ernest Ward Middle Names Students, Employee Of The Month
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Northview Lady Chiefs Win J.U. Blacksher Invitational Tournament Championship
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Early Voting Begins Today For 1st Congressional District Election
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ECCO: Man Posing At Deputy Arrested For Bail Bond Scam
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FHP Investigating Scenic Hills North Hit And Run Involving A Child On A Bicycle
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Applications Close Next Week For HERricane: Escambia 2025 For Girls Grades 7-9
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Deputy Crista Pope Named ECSO Employee Of The Month
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Century Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
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Ribbon Cutting Set For Community Park In Gonzalez
A ribbon cutting has been set for the new Jennings Gonzalez Park at 1552 Goldenrod Road. The park has been open to the public since...
Tate Falls To First Academy In Aggie Classic Championship (With Gallery)
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Jake Livingston’s Big Blackcats Dream: A New Gym for Century’s Kids
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Special Election Sample Ballots Mailed To Escambia County Voters
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FFA Members Attend ‘Ag On The Hill’ In Tallahassee
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Tate Advances To Aggie Classic Championship With 12-2 Win Over BTW
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Escambia Man Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run After Crash with Police SUV
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