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When Will The New Nine Mile Aldi Store Open?
The process of converting one former Escambia County Winn Dixie grocery store into an Aldi is continuing, but Aldi remains quiet on an opening date.
In March 2024, the Germany-based Aldi completed the purchase of all Winn Dixie stores.
The former Winn-Dixie store located at 312 East Nine Mile Road closed for renovations in late September. A [...]
Jay High Student Charged With Weapon, Drug Possession After Weapon Found In Vehicle
A Jay High School students was arrested after a weapon and drugs were found in a vehicle.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office said the student, who has not been identified, was charged with possession of a weapon and drugs.
The Santa Rosa County School District said a weapon and other items were found during the search [...]
Highway 29 Crash Claims Brewton Man, Injures Woman
An 83-year-old Brewton man was pronounced deceased at the scene of a single vehicle rollover crash just before daybreak Thursday on Highway 29 in McDavid.
The crash happened about 6 a.m. on Highway 29 about a mile north of Champion Drive and the West Fraser Sawmill.
The Florida Highway patrol said the man was the driver of [...]
Applications Accepted Until Noon Friday For Century Town Council Seat Appointment
Noon Friday is the deadline for interested Century residents to apply for appointment to a vacant seat on the town council.
Last week, Luis Gomez, Jr. resigned as mayor for medical reasons effective Friday, January 10, just as his new four-year term was beginning. After volunteering for the position, Seat 4 town council member Alicia John [...]
Century Meets Lead And Copper Water Standards, State Reduces Monitoring Requirements
In 2022, Century failed to test drinking water for lead and copper for an entire year as required by the state.
Fast forward to the present. Now, the town has stepped up its monitoring efforts, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is allowing reduced monitoring requirements for lead and copper.
The town applied for and [...]
Century Correctional Institution Is Reaccredited
The Century Correctional Institution is among seven correctional institutions in Florida to be reaccredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA) during the organization’s annual conference in Orlando.
The standards created and refined by the ACA represent fundamental practices that ensure staff and inmate safety and security, enhance staff morale, improve record maintenance and data management capabilities, [...]
Escambia Extension, Helton Brothers Farm Donate Pallets Of Peanut Butter
Escambia County Extension teamed up with local peanut producers Helton Brothers Farm to deliver two pallets of peanut butter to local institutions that provide help to those in need.
Molino Man Accused Of Aggravated Assault Of Mother, Girlfriend With Ceiling Fan Blade
A Molino man is accused of assaulting his mother and girlfriend with a ceiling fan blade.
Timothy Bryan Jones, 46, was charged with aggravated assault on a person over 65-years-old, aggravated battery on a person over 65, aggravated assault, and battery — all domestic violence related.
Jones allegedly threatened his family with a knife and struck a [...]
Community Remembers Beau Rodrique, Former Beulah Fire Deputy Chief
A funeral service will be held Tuesday for Beau Rodrique, former Beulah Volunteer Fire Department deputy chief. Beau lost his battle with cancer on January 5. He was 42.
Beau knew from a young age he wanted to follow his dad, Greg Rodrique, into fire service. He joined the Beulah fire department in 1998 as a junior firefighter and when [...]
Rustic Rooster: Deli And Market Planned For Highway 97 In Davisville
The owners of a planned deli, market and shop in Davisville have filed plans with the Escambia County Development Review Committee for their business.
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.
According to a handwritten letter filed with [...]
Century Now Has New Interim Mayor; Town Seeks New Interim Council Member
Century now officially has an interim mayor in office, and they are seeking resident that want to fill a now vacant seat on the town council.
Last Tuesday, Luis Gomez, Jr. resigned as mayor for medical reasons effective Friday, January 10, just as his new four-term was beginning. After volunteering for the position, Seat 4 town [...]
Casey’s Seeks Variance For New Molino Convenience Store At Highway 29, Highway 97
Developers of a new Casey’s Convenience Store at Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino are seeking a code variance for additional signage.
We first reported the new Casey’s store plans for Molino back in November. According to an application recently filed with the Escambia County Board of Adjustment Casey’s is seeing a variance request for [...]
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Rain Tonight; Possible Snow Next Week
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Temperature falling...
EREC Plans Power Outage For Wallace Substation In North Santa Rosa Beginning Tonight
Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) has announced a scheduled power outage for late Friday night into early Saturday morning,...
10,000 Pound Food Distribution Tuesday Afternoon In Cantonment
THIS DISTRIBUTION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 28. — Times and location will be the same. The Cantonment Improvement...
Mississippi Man Faces Up To Life After Escambia County Murder Conviction
A Mississippi man faces up to life in prison after being convicted of a 2021 Escambia County murder. A jury found Dewitt Charles Echols...
Tate Lady Aggies Down Northview 56-37 (With Gallery)
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 56-37 Thursday night in Bratt. For more photos, click here. Sam Williams led the Lady...
Missing Endangered Runaway Teen Located
UPDATE: Alyssa Harper has been located. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered runaway...
DeSantis Picks AG Ashley Moody For Rubio Senate Seat
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday morning that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S....
Northview High Students Receive Required CPR Training
Juniors at Northview high school received required hand-on CRP and AED training Wednesday, led by cardiologist Dr. Bevin Weeks from...
George Stone Technical College Names Student Of The Month
George Stone Technical College recently named their Student of the Month for November. He is William Stanhope who is learning pipe...
Gulf Coast Kid’s House Hosting Abuse Recovery Group
Gulf Coast Kid’s House is hosting another 12-week therapy series – Adult Sexual Abuse Recovery Group. Every Tuesday beginning...
Tate High Beta Club Shines At State Convention
Tate High School’s National Beta Club chapter attended the National Beta’s state convention last weekend in Orlando. With...
Florida Ag Commissioner Launches Concealed Weapons License Replacement Services In Escambia County
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced on Tuesday the launch of concealed weapon license replacement services...
Reminder: Driver’s License, Tag, Tax Collector Services Thursday In Century
Driver’s license and other tax collector services will be available in Century on Thursday. The Escambia County Tax Collector...
DeSantis, Ivey Order Flags Raised For Trump Inauguration, Putting Jimmy Carter Mourning In Hold
The governors of Florida and Alabama have ordered flags raised to full staff on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term...
EREC Selects Seven Students 2025 Tallahassee Youth Tour
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has selected seven area high school students to attend the 2025 Youth Tour in Tallahassee on February...
Flomaton Hiring New Town Clerk After Current Clerk Departs For Century
The Town of Flomaton is searching for a new town clerk after their current clerk was hired away by the Town of Century. Century voted...
Escambia Public Schools Sets Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session
Escambia County Public Schools has developed a list of legislative priorities for the upcoming Florida legislative session. Items...
Groundbreaking Set For ECSO’s New Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation, will hold a groundbreaking...
Aggie Boys Top Elberta 62-57, Brelynn Morris Scores 22 As Tate Girls Win
Basketball BOYS Tate 62, Elberta 57 GIRLS Tate 44 Elberta 15 Brelynn Morris scored 22 points and Sam Williams added 11 as the Tate...
Final Development Plans For Circle K At Highway 95A, Quintette Road Up For Vote
The Escambia County Development Review Committee will this week consider final plans for a new Circle K in Quintette. The 3,973 square...
Tate Cross County, Golf, Volleyball Named State Academic Team Champions
Several Tate High School teams were named to the Florida High School Athletic Association Fall Academic Team Champions lists. The...
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
Ransom Middle School recently named their November-December Students of the Month. They are Vida Moreno and Dorian Fuller, both eighth...
These Are This Week’s Road Construction Traffic Delay Hotspots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction...
Florida Gas Prices Break Even On The Week
Florida gas prices continue to yo-yo up and down. The state average went from $3.11 per gallon down to $3.06 mid-week, only to bounce...
Ice Flyers Rally In Final Period Falls Short In Weekend Series Loss To Macon
by Bill Vilona, Ice Flyers correspondent A weekend that began Friday for the Ice Flyers with such promise unfortunately ended with...
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for December. They are Asher Creighton and Evelyn Fernandez-Esparza,...
Registrations Continue For Spring Season At Molino, NWE, Century, NEP
Registration is continuing for the spring seasons at the Century, NWE, Molino and NEP ballparks. As teams fill, the leagues are creating...
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Hunting And Fishing Violations
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following recent activity: ESCAMBIA COUNTY Officer Cushing was conducting...
Escambia Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector Sworn In Last Week
Three Escambia County elected officials took their oaths of office last week. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, Property Appraiser...
Pine Meadow Elementary Students Enjoy Week of Roy Hyatt Science Adventures
Students at Pine Meadow Elementary School had a week of science adventures with the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center. For more photos,...
