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Century Seeking Attorney General Opinion To Help To Untangle ‘Copy-Paste’ Charter Mix-Up
The Town of Century is reaching out to the state’s top legal officer to resolve a confusing contradiction in its town rules. This week, the Town Council authorized its attorney to request an informal legal opinion from the Florida Attorney General on how to fix an accidental drafting error in the town charter without having [...]
Santa Rosa Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Pickup Truck Crash
A Milton man was charged with DUI manslaughter following a severe single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning that claimed the life of a 17-year-old passenger in Santa Rosa County.
The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, at approximately 1:46 A.M. on Munson Highway.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 22-year-old Dylan Shane Barnhill of Milton was operating a [...]
One Person Injured In Three Vehicle Crash On Highway 29 In Molino
One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Molino.
The crash happened about 6:40 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 196. The crash involved a passenger car, a pickup truck that rolled over in the intersection, and a Dodge 3500 truck pulling a trailer load of hay.
One person from the [...]
Century Council Spends Over an Hour Debating Resident Over Water Bill
The Century Town Council limits public forum speakers to three minutes, but spent well over an hour on Tuesday night in a back and forth with a local resident about her water bill.
Senecca Bright, a resident of Alger Road, approached the council about rising utility bills, which she attributed to multiple faulty water meters, including [...]
One Injured In Oak Grove Rollover Crash
One person was injured in a single-vehicle rollover Tuesday night in Oak Grove.
The 21-year-old male driver claimed he hit a deer before his Chevrolet sedan traveled off the roadway and overturned. He was transported by Escambia County EMS to West Florida Hospital with minor injuries.
The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on North Highway 99 just [...]
Camp Fire Century, The Town’s Only Childcare Facility, Closes Permanently On Friday
After 18 years, the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center will close permanently on Friday.
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking that we have to go through with and close the doors in Century,” La-Vonne Haven, executive director of the Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire U.S.A., told NorthEscambia.com. “They have all been truly incredible kids.”
On April 5, 2008, [...]
Operation Southern Slow Down Begins: Five States Launch Coordinated Speeding Crackdown
Law enforcement agencies across five southeastern states, including Florida, launched a coordinated crackdown on speeding this week as part of a multi-state campaign aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
Operation Southern Slow Down, now in its ninth year, began Monday, July 13, and will run through Saturday, July 18.
The annual campaign brings together transportation and safety [...]
Atmore Community Hospital Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Vows to Keep Doors Open
Atmore Community Hospital has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but hospital leadership emphasizes that the facility will remain fully operational with no cuts to patient services.
The hospital serves not only Atmore but also surrounding areas, including many North Escambia residents.
The voluntary petition was filed on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
Century Awarded AARP Grant For Pedestrian Safety And Walkability Study
The Town of Century has been awarded a $2,500 grant through the nationwide AARP Community Challenge program to study community walkability.
The grant will fund a community walk audit designed to assess sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and lighting along key town corridors. The initiative aims to identify barriers to mobility and highlight opportunities for future infrastructure improvements [...]
No Serious Injuries In Highway 97 Three-Vehicle Crash
There were no serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97.
The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. in front of the Davisville Community Center, just north of West Highway 4, and involved a Range Rover, a Ford Bronco, and a Hyundai SUV.
One person was transported to a hospital by Escambia County EMS [...]
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Peanut Field Near Florida-Alabama Line
A single-engine plane made an emergency landing in an Alabama peanut field near the Florida state line on Friday afternoon.
The pilot and a student made the landing in the field after experiencing engine trouble, approximately 0.7 miles south-southwest of the runway at the Atmore Municipal Airport. There were no injuries.
The 2023 Diamond DA 40 NG [...]
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