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Farm-City: Volunteers Harvest Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 Needy Families (With Gallery)
Monday, students and volunteers from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties worked in fields near Jay to harvest vegetables that will help feed 1,000 needy families this week for Thanksgiving.
The event at the University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center is part of Farm to City Week, bringing the bounty of the University of [...]
When Will New ‘Paper Park’ At Former IP Golf Course Open?
Construction is continuing at a new park to be known as “Paper Park” on the 68-acre former International Paper golf course in Cantonment. An official opening date for the park is expected in January.
In April, Escambia County leased the property at Highway 29 and Muscogee Road to develop it into a park.
Walking trails have been constructed [...]
Cantonment Man Sentenced To Prison For Drug Possession, Evidence Tampering, Fleeing
A Cantonment man has been sentenced to station prison in a 2023 drug and evidence tampering case.
Charlie Clifford Davis, 54, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana tampering with evidence, fleeing and eluding, driving with a suspended license third or subsequent offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, and improper tag.
He was sentenced [...]
ECSO: Truck Stolen In Bratt, Note Left Behind Claims Woman Was Attacked, Kidnapped
An Atmore woman has been charged with stealing a pickup truck in Bratt before allegedly leaving behind a note claiming she was attacked and kidnapped.
Leandra Nicole Morgan, 33, was charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and grand theft of a motor vehicle, both felonies. She was released on a $12,000 bond.
Morgan was recently extradited [...]
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 [...]
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Atmore Police Charge Cantonment Man With Drug Trafficking
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines But Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels, Farm Bureau Says
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Give Blood Today At The Century Library
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ECSO Seeks Homicide Suspect
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a homicide suspect. Monday, ECSO said deputies are seeking the public’s...
A Few Showers Today, High Near 70
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high...
Argos Volleyball Earns 18th Straight NCAA Tournament Appearance
The University of West Florida women’s volleyball team has made its 18th straight NCAA DII Tournament appearance. During the...
Trump Backs Jimmy Patronis For Gaetz Seat; Michelle Salzman Not Running
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K-9 Tracks Down Man For Attempted Vehicle Burglary In Assisting Living Parking Lot
A man was arrested after a brief manhunt for allegedly attempting to burglarize a vehicle in the parking lot of an assisted living...
Escambia County Fire Rescue Fire Academy Holds Graduation
Member of the Escambia County Fire Rescue Fire Academy graduated over the weekend during a ceremony at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. Escambia County Fire Rescue administration...
FHP Encourages Drivers To Register Emergency Contact Information
The Florida Highway Patrol is encouraging Florida drivers to register emergency contact information (ECI). Last year, FHP and other...
These Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Central High Cheerleaders Perform At Halftime Of Alabama Game
Last weekend, the Central High School cheerleading squad had a chance to perform at the University of Alabama homecoming game and...
Hundreds Of Families Receive Thanksgiving Meal During Food Distribution
Hundreds of families received a Thanksgiving meal during a food distribution Saturday morning at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. Rep....
Two Northview High Career Academies Create Food Cart
Two of the career academies at Northview High School recently teamed up to put their skills into a real-world food cart. The Northview...
Escambia County Corrections Welcomes 12 New Officer Trainees
Escambia County Corrections recently welcomed 12 new officer trainees to the department, where they will work to manage the inmate...
Food Distribution Held Friday In Walnut Hill, Saturday In Cantonment
A Farm Share food giveaway was held Friday morning in Walnut Hill, and there is another special distribution is set for Saturday in...
Still Time To Sign Up! Let The Miracle League Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey
There is still time to reserve your spot to have the Miracle League of Pensacola fry your Thanksgiving turkey. A minimum of $30 per...
Tate Aggies Beat Atmore Blue Devils 71-68 In Nailbiter Home Opener (With Gallery)
The Tate Aggies beat the Escambia County (Atmore) Blue Devils 71-68 in a nailbiter that came down to the final seconds Friday night...
FDLE Charges Escambia Man With Child Porn Possession
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested an Escambia County man on child pornography charges. Connor Putnam Lindsey,...
Bratt Elementary Releases Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance
Bratt Elementary School has released their honor roll and perfect attendance awards. For the first quarter, they are: A HONOR ROLL Kindergarten ...
Century Correctional Inmate Charged With Drug Trafficking Inside The Prison
A Century Correctional Institution inmate has been charged with drug trafficking and drug possession insides facility. Inmate Jorge...
Bogia And Mystic Springs Railroad Crossing Closures Planned For The Weekend; Becks Lake Next
As CSX moves north in Escambia with crossing closures for maintenance, two closures are planned for the weekend with more next week. The...
Northview Chiefs Fall To Pensacola Christian Warriors (With Gallery)
The Northview Chiefs fell to the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors in varsity boys and girls action Thursday night in Bratt. The...
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...
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...
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,...
Troopers Say Semi Driver Fell Asleep Causing Crash That Block I-10 For Hours
A four-vehicle crash involving two semi-trucks Wednesday in Escambia County is being blamed on a truck driver that says he fell asleep. The...
Free Dental, Vision and Medical Care Available At Weekend Clinic
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is offering a free, comprehensive healthcare clinic at Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds this Saturday and...
Farm Share Food Distributions Friday In Walnut Hill, Saturday In Cantonment
(This updates a previous story to add a food distribution in Cantonment.) Justified Incarcerated Ministries will hold Farm Share Food...
ECUA Elects Board Officers, Appoints Advisory Committee
At an organizational meeting this week, ECUS elected officers, chose committee members and set mewing dates for the next year. District...
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...