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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 [...]
Century Extends Town Management Services Contact With South Florida Company; One Council Member Objects
The Century Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to extend a contract with a South Florida company to manage many of the town’s operations, but one council member objected saying the same invoices have been paid multiple times under his watch. Council member Shelisa McCall also questioned what happened to the money and alluded to [...]
New Credit Union Location Planned On Nine Mile Road At Milestone
A new credit union has been proposed for Nine Mile Road at Milestone.
The Champions First Credit Union project includes the construction of a 4,208-sf single-story credit union/bank building with a drive-thru on two parcels on Littleton Street at Nine Mile Road, the current site of a car wash.
According to an application filed by Hamilton Engineering, [...]
Former Treasurer Indicted On 36 Felony Counts For Allegedly Stealing From NWE Youth Sports
The former treasurer of Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill has been indicted in Alabama on 36 felony charges for alleged fraud and theft from the organization.
Paula Star Pugh, 50, was indicted by a grand jury in Escambia County, Alabama, on one count of theft by deception first degree, one count of theft of [...]
Deputies Arrest Burglary Suspect On Chemstrand Road
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a burglary suspect early Sunday morning on Chemstrand Road.
Trenton John Devaughn, 19 was charged burglary, possession of burglary tools, and misdemeanor criminal mischief.
Deputies responded to a burglary at the Quick Stop in the 8700 block of Chemstrand Road. They said Devaughn w had first attempted to enter a residence, [...]
EREC Members See Small Monthly Fee Added, But Rates May Drop In December
Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) has implemented rate adjustment in the form of a small monthly fee but expects overall electric rates to drop by even more on December.
EREC added a flat increase of $3 per month on the facility service charge portion for electricity and water and a $10 flat increase for commercial electric [...]
Homeowner Reportedly Opens Fire On Known Attackers In Bratt Assault
An investigation is continuing after shots were fired during a reported disturbance in Bratt.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s responded to a reported assault the 3400 block of West Highway near C.W. Caraway Road Thursday night where the homeowner told deputies that he had been attacked and severely beaten in his home by two individuals that he [...]
FPL Seeks To Raise Bills For All Of 2025 To Cover Hurricane Costs; Here’s How Much
Florida Power & Light customers could soon see higher bills to cover the utility’s hurricane restoration costs.
FPL has asked the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve a temporary surcharge on customer bills in 2025 to recover restoration costs after four hurricanes battered Florida in less than 14 months.
For FPL customers in Northwest Florida, the [...]
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Rep. Michelle Salzman Says She’s Running For Congress After Gaetz Resignation
Florida House Rep. Michelle Salzman announced Tuesday that she is running for Congress after Maetz Gaetz resigned last week. “I...
Windy And Turning Colder, Low Tonight Around 40
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts...
Wednesday CSX Railroad Crossing Closure Update
Here’s the latest on CSX railroad closures in Escambia County as of Wednesday morning. All closures and openings are dependent...
New Long-Term Parking Opens At Pensacola Airport
Beginning today, Pensacola International Airport will have a new long-term parking lot to serve its burgeoning passenger demand....
New Tax Collector Brentwood Office Opens, Replacing Marcus Pointe Location
The new Escambia County Tax Collector Brentwood location opened Tuesday, replacing the now-closed Marcus Pointe location. The new...
Northview Chiefs Boys, Girls Sweep Atmore Christian (With Gallery)
The Northview Chiefs swept two from Atmore Christian School Tuesday night in Bratt. The Northview boys defeated Atmore Christian 55-42,...
Tate’s Jordan Smith Signs With New College Of Florida
Tate High School’s Jordan Smith has signed to play softball for New College of Florida. Smith is four-year starter for Tate...
Instagram Worthy Photo Op: 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest Winners
The results are in from the 2024 Escambia County 4-H Hay Bale Decorating Contest. And you have a chance to check out the winners (and...
Food Distributions At Walnut Hill, Marcus Pointe And The Fairgrounds
Several food giveaways are planned beginning today and over the next week in Walnut Hill, and at the fairgrounds and Marcus Pointe. Michelle...
Operation Christmas Child Collections This Week At Highland Baptist, First Baptist Bratt
Highland Baptist Church in Molino and the First Baptist Church of Bratt are Operation Christmas Child collection sites again this...
The William Carey University Spirit of Carey Performs For Tate Showband Of The South
The William Carey University Spirit of Carey performed Monday for members of the Tate High School Showband of the South in Tate’s...
Cantonment Cowboys 14U Named Grand Champions At Emerald Coast Cheer Competition
The 14U Cantonment Cowboys cheerleaders took first place, grand champions and overall high score at an Emerald Coast Cheer Association...
Escambia Motorcylist Struck And Killed Sunday Afternoon
An Escambia County motorcyclist was struck and killed Sunday afternoon in Beulah. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 36-year-old...
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
Tate High School has named their Students of the month. They are Brayley Cayton and Jayden Pugh. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Up A Couple Of Cents Over Past Week
Florida gas prices dipped down to $3.02 per gallon last week before bouncing back up 11 cents to $3.13 per gallon on Sunday. Despite...
Escambia County EMS Employees Recognized As “Healers” For Helping Circle K Burn Victim
Five Escambia County EMS employees were honored as “Healers” during USA Health’s “A Night Honoring Healers”...
East Tops West 3-0 In All-Star Volleyball Action (With Gallery)
The East topped the West 3-0 in the 2024 Pensacola Sports All-Star Volleyball game. The west team was comprised of the top seniors...
Make Your Appointment Now To Let The Miracle League Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Now is the time to reserve your spot to have the Miracle League of Pensacola fry your Thanksgiving turkey. A minimum of $30 per turkey...
Four Takeaways From Tate’s 6A Quarterfinal Game At Nease (And 40 Photos)
The Tate Aggies fell 42-14 to Nease Friday night in a Region 1-6A quarterfinal game Friday night on the road near Jacksonville. Here...
Here Are Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Deputies Investigating Saturday Night Shooting
Update: The ECSO said Sunday that the shooting victim has died. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Saturday...
UWF Argos Close Out Season In GSC Title Game Loss To No. 1 Valdosta
by Bill Vilona, Argos correspondent A season of promising expectations for the UWF football team ended Saturday night with a final...
Star Wars Night: Ice Flyers Fall To Huntsville Havoc
The Pensacola Ice Flyers faced off against the Huntsville Havoc on Saturday night to finish off their weekend series. The Ice Flyers...
Capt. Chandra Newman Assumes Command Of NAS Pensacola
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra “Mamasan” Newman assumed command of the “Cradle of Naval...
Tate Falls To Nease In Playoff Opener (With Photo Gallery)
The No 8 Tate Aggies fell to the No. 1 Nease Panthers 42-14 Friday night in the Region 1-6A quarterfinals Friday night in Ponte Vedra,...
Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their October Students of the Month. They are: Kindergarten: Price Miller and AJ Sutton 1st...
High School Football Playoffs Scoreboard
FLORIDA REGION 1-6A Pace 49, Oviedo 21 Nease 42, Tate 14 [Story, photos...] REGION 1-4A Escambia 29, Riverside 28 Ed White 26,...
Cat Country 98.7 Is The 2024 CMA Radio Station Of The Year (With Gallery)
Next week, Cat Country 98.7 will receive the 2024 Country Music Association (CMA) Radio Station of the Year Award in Nashville. This...
Gonzalez Man Gets Two Life Sentences For Abusing Children
Thursday, a Gonzalez man was sentenced to two life sentences for sexually abusing children over a four-year period. Zachary Joseph...
ECUA Employee Golf Tournament Raises $10K For Children’s Hospital
The recent ECUA Employees’ Golf Tournament raised $10,0000 for the Studer Family Children’s Hospital. Since 1999, the...
Creative Painting: Squeegee Art Saturday At Century Library
Squeegee Art is coming to the Century Branch Library Saturday morning. The library will host a free creative painting session using...
Eagles Vs. Eagles: Ernest Ward Middle Falls To W.S. Neal
The Ernest Ward Middle Eagles boys and girls basketball fell to the W.S. Neal Eagles Thursday night. In boys actions, Neal defeated...
