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Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
Today’s lead story on NorthEscambia.com is a story that happened over 2,000 years ago today — the birth of a boy child.
It is story that was first delivered by an angelic choir. It was the news that changed the world…a Savior had been born in a little town called Bethlehem. It was a humble scene. [...]
First Responders Put On Christmas Light Show For Children’s Hospital Patients (With Gallery)
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light.
He will bring us goodness and light.
For the fifth year, local first responders gathered outside the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart Christmas Eve night. Children and families inside watched as the first responders gathered outside waving, every emergency light [...]
House Ethics Releases Scathing Report On Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee has released their report on Matt Gaetz following a yearslong investigation that Gaetz was involved in a range of illegal conduct. He has repeatedly and vehemently denied the allegations.
The Committee conclude that Gaetz “violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special [...]
Cause Of ‘Major’ Fire At Ascend Remains Under Investigation
A large column of thick, dark smoke could be seen for miles Sunday evening from when what was described by local officials as a “major” fire broke out at Ascend Performance Materials in Gonzalez, according to local officials.
Multiple Escambia County Fire Rescue units responded to the plant on Old Chemstrand Road to assist Ascend’s staff [...]
Fire Destroys Mobile Home Being Used For Storage Near McDavid
Fire destroyed a mobile home being for storage Sunday afternoon near McDavid.
The fire in the 200 block of Cox Road, just west of Highway 29, was reported just before 4 p.m.
Escambia County Fire Rescue was able to keep the fire from spreading to a nearby occupied home. There were no injuries, and no immediate word [...]
Century’s Small Town Christmas Parade Turns Out Small With Four Entries, No Santa
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce promoted it as a “Small Town Christmas Parade”, and Saturday morning’s parade lived up the “small” billing.
The parade lineup was just three mostly undecorated, unmarked passenger vehicles followed by Engine 5 from the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue. There were no floats and none of the usual [...]
Acres Of Christmas Lights, Hayride, Goats In Pajamas At Run-a-muck Ranch In Bratt
The Run-a-muck Ranch in Bratt is open with tens of thousands of Christmas lights, and you are invited to stop by and see them for free. And see the famous goats in pajamas.
Skip and Kristy Geiser opened the Christmas display several years ago, and it’s even bigger this year.
For a 2024 photo gallery, click here.
There [...]
No Serious Injuries In Bratt Rollover Crash
There were no serious injuries in a rollover crash Friday morning in Bratt.
The crash happened about 8:25 a.m. at West Highway 4 and North Pine Barren Road, just east of Northview High School.
The adult female driver of a Chevrolet Equinox that overturned into a ditch was transported by Escambia County EMS to Jay Hospital with [...]
Escambia County’s First Wawa Store Now Open; Four More Planned
Escambia County’s first Wawa opened Thursday morning.
A ribbon cutting was held for the new store at Ransley Station on Pine Forest Road just north of I-10.
For more photos, click here.
“We are excited to end 2024 with marking a significant milestone of opening our first store in Pensacola to fulfill lives of our friends and neighbors,” [...]
Santa Visits Molino Library (With Photo Gallery)
Children were able to take photos with Santa and share their Christmas wish lists at the Molino Library Thursday evening. From dolls, to monster trucks s to basketballs and footballs, Santa heard a variety of wishes.
What do you want for Christmas?” Santa asked little girl.
“Toys!” she exclaimed.
“That’s a really good thing,” Santa replied. “I make [...]
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Santa And Mrs. Claus Take Last Minute Trip Through Century, Byrneville
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‘Shop With A Cop’ Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
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George Stone Students Fabricate Unique Christmas Tree
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Merry Christmas! Middle 60s With A Few Isolated Showers Today
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Ice Flyers Create Special Moment In ‘My Wish’ Day for Young Boy
by Bill Vilona Nine-year-old Dalton White had never held a hockey stick, put on a helmet or attended an Ice Flyers game. The young...
Photos: Christmas Activities At Jim Allen Elementary
During December, the students at Jim Allen Elementary School celebrated the Christmas season with a variety of activities. There was...
Here’s The Christmas Closure And Trash Schedule You Need To Know
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Letters To Santa From Byrneville Elementary Third Graders
NorthEscambia.com asked second and third grade students at Byrneville Elementary School to write letters to Santa. The letters have...
Letters To Santa From Byrneville Elementary Second Graders
NorthEscambia.com asked second and third grade students at Byrneville Elementary School to write letters to Santa. The letters have...
Photos: Gingerbread House Day At Lipscomb Elementary
Students at Lipscomb Elementary School recently took part in Gingerbread House Day. For a photo gallery, click here. Students put...
Ernest Ward Middle Band And Chorus Perform At Winter Concert
The Ernest Ward Middle School band and chorus recently presented their winter concert. Both the chorus and band performed a selection...
Photos: Second Annual Cottage Hill Neighborhood Christmas Parade
The second annual Cottage Hill Neighborhood Christmas Parade was held Saturday afternoon, complete with a visit from Santa and the...
Man Facing Multiple Charges After Escambia County Shooting
An man is facing multiple charges after a shooting Friday night in Escambia County. Thomas Lamar Gulley, 28, was charged with aggravated...
Flomaton Host Free Family Movie Night
The Town of Flomaton hosted a movie night with a showing of the animated “The Grinch” in downtown Flomaton on Saturday...
Tate Cheerleaders Win Top Spots In Gulf Breeze Competition
The Tate High School Cheerleaders took several top spots during the Gulf Breeze Fins Up Cheerleader Competition on Saturday. The teams...
Need Those Gifts Wrapped? The Tate Band Has You Covered
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations through Christmas Eve. Look for the tent at JCPenney on North...
Ice Flyers Delight Big Crowd With Thrilling Win Against First-Place Havoc
by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers correspondent The team’s pregame message was about the loyalty Ice Flyers’ fans have shown through...
Home for the Paw-lidays Free Dog, Cat Adoptions At Escambia Shelter
The Escambia County animal shelter is offering will offer free adoptions for all dogs and cats one year or older during the “Home...
FDOT Completes $7.5 Million Highway 90 Resurfacing Project
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a $7.5 million project to resurface Mobile Highway (Highway 90), from Nine...
Going Shopping? A Watchful ECSO Eye Has Your Back
When you are out finishing your least minute Christmas shopping this weekend, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office may have...
Tate Aggies Soccer And Basketball Earn Friday Night Wins
Tate High School Aggie soccer and basketball both earned wins Friday night. BOYS BASKETBALL Tate 89, Navarre 58 BOYS SOCCER Tate...
Atmore Man Charged With Fleeing, Striking Officer With Four-Wheeler
An Atmore man is facing charges after fleeing on a four-wheeler before hitting an officer. The Atmore Police Department said an officer...
FHP Charges Molino Man With DUI After Traffic Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol has charged a Molino man with DUI after a traffic crash in Pensacola on Wednesday. Joseph Daniel Flowers,...
Former Aggie Ronnie Douglas Named New Head Coach At Milton
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Escambia EMS CORE Program Marks 200th Opioid Recovery Patient
Escambia County EMS has reach a milestone in in its Coordinated Opioid Recovery Effort program. The CORE program has successfully...
Here’s Your Sign: Century Approves New $35,000 Electronic Message Center
The Town of Century is purchasing a new $35,000 sign to be placed outside the town hall and library. The town council voted this week...
Escambia County Students Collect 14,540 Pounds Of Food For Manna
Escambia County Public Schools collected 14,540 pounds of food — the equivalent of 16,837 meals — for Manna Food Pantries. The...
Active Duty Marine Charged With Murder Of Missing Escambia County Woman
An active duty U.S. Marine has been charged with murdering a woman missing from Escambia County whose body was found Wednesday in...
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for November. They are Maggie Stewart and Nicholas Kahalley, pictured...
Christmas Toy Giveaway Friday In Cantonment
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