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New I-10 Exit At Beulah Road, Hwy 29 Improvements, Other Projects For Escambia County
Hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects have been funded in the state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
All total, Sen. Don Gaetz said Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties were approved for $370 million in state funds for 86 projects.
Gaetz said, “If we are going to serve our current population, grow, create jobs, [...]
Jay Operations Manager, Recent City Manager Contender Arrested On Sex Offender Violation
The Town of Jay’s operations manager—who was recently considered for the town manager position—was arrested Monday morning during a sex offender compliance sweep.
April Burford Watson, 50, was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail at approximately 10:47 a.m. She is charged with a felony sex offender violation for failure to register as required. As of [...]
Couple Charged With Felony Aggravated Child Abuse For Alleged Physical Abuse, Severe Neglect Of Young Girl
Several felony charges against a local couple following allegations of physical abuse, confinement, and food deprivation involving their elementary-school-aged daughter.
Justin Patrick Redd, 33, and his wife, Brittney Michelle Redd, 28, have both been charged with identical offenses, including felony aggravated child abuse (domestic violence), felony neglect of a child with great bodily harm, and a [...]
Escambia County Reallocates $8 Million to Speed Up District 5 Dirt Road Paving
The Escambia County Commission has reallocated over $8 million in District 5 dirt road paving funds from completed or delayed projects to dirt roads that can be paved sooner in District 5.
The $8,022,410 in budgeted funds was realigned from dirt road paving projects that were completed or delayed due to right-of-way constraints to projects that [...]
Fans Pack Pensacola Beach For Annual Air Show (With Gallery)
Thousands of people absolutely packed Pensacola Beach on Saturday for the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show featuring the Blue Angels.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.
Thousands Pack Beach For Air Show Dress Rehearsal; Here’s The Saturday Schedule
Thousands of people packed Pensacola Beach on Friday for the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show Full Dress Rehearsal.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Saturday at the2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show will feature an expanded lineup of military aircraft, historic warbirds and elite aerobatic performers July 17–18 over Pensacola Beach.
This year’s show carries special significance, honoring the [...]
Molino Man Indicted On Federal Sex Trafficking Charge
A Molino man has been indicted on multiple federal charges including sex trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering.
Javier Cyree Tyrell Brown, 28, of Blueberry Lane, was indicted in federal court on one count of commercial sex trafficking, one count of financially benefiting from commercial sex trafficking, one count of using a facility for purposes of racketeering, [...]
Three People Injured In Highway 97, Greenland Road Crash
Three people were injured in a T-bone collision on Friday in Davisville.
The crash happened at Highway 97 and Greenland Road. The driver of a Buick Century apparently T-boned a Chevrolet Equinox with both vehicles coming to a stop on Greenland Road.
Three people, all in their middle 70s, were transported to area hospitals by Escambia County [...]
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Bertha Brings Breezy Conditions, Rain To North Escambia
Tropical Storm Bertha will bring breezy conditions and increase rain chances for North Escambia. For the latest on Tropical Storm...
Latest Updates: Tropical Storm Bertha
Tropical Storm Bertha continues move west across the Gulf. The latest information is in the graphics on this page. Read More →
Escambia Master Deputy Christopher Echele Receives Sheriff’s Award
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Christopher Echele has received the Sheriff’s Medal Award from Sheriff Chip...
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Two Escambia County Tax Preparers Plead Guilty In Fraudulent Tax Return Scheme
Two Escambia County tax preparers have pleaded guilty to federal charges for an alleged fraudulent tax return scheme. D’ontrinique...
Florida’s Month-Long Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Began Monday
Florida’s month-long Back to School Sales Tax Holiday began on Monday. The discount holiday, first offered as a seven-day period...
Look Back: Blue Angels, Pensacola Beach Airshow Photos
Thousands upon thousands of people were thrilled by the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show last week. Here’s your chance to look...
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Cantonment 10,000 Pound Food Distribution Is Tuesday
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will host a food distribution on Tuesday, July 21, providing 10,000 pounds of food to local residents...
Florida Drivers See Sharp Spike In Gas Prices
Florida drivers saw a sharp spike in gas prices last week as oil markets reacted to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and strong...
Wahoos Drop Series To The Biloxi Shuckers
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped Sunday night’s series finale to the Biloxi Shuckers by a final score of 11-1. Left-handed starter,...
Tropical Storm Watch In Effect For Northwest Florida
A tropical depression formed off the coast of Florida on Sunday morning . Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph with higher gusts....
Florida’s Jobless Rate Drops For The First Time Since 2024
For the first time since the end of 2024, Florida’s unemployment rate went down last month. A report released Friday by the Department...
Northview Band Member Takes Part In Florida Bandmasters Association Nine Star Honor Band
Northview High School Tribal Beat band member Aubrey Flowers took part recently in the Florida Bandmasters Association Nine Star Honor...
Century Correctional Inmate Serving Time For Murder Assaulted Staff Member, FDC Says
A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted a correctional officer, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmate...
Weekly Roundup: Results Achieved
Florida Weekly Roundup is a look back at last week in a Florida politics and government. With the white tents dismantled, generators,...
Compton Continues To Crush As Wahoos Wallop Shuckers
Brandon Compton continued his dominant introduction to the Southern League as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos battered the Biloxi Shuckers...
Quietwater Beach Boardwalk Shooting Under Investigation
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that left a 22-year-old man injured on the Quietwater...
UPDATE – Missing Man Located
UPDATE–He has been located. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for missing and endangered Cantonment man...
No Injuries In Friday Crash At Quintette Road, Highway 95A
There were no injuries in a Friday morning crash at the Circle K at the intersection of Quintette Road and Highway 95A. The crash...
Former Pensacola Postal Worker Admits To Stealing Mail And Gift Cards
A former postal employee has pleaded guilty to stealing mail from an Escambia County post office. Evan Aldric Harris, 30, of Evergreen,...
Escambia County Corrections Lieutenant Graduates From Florida Senior Leadership Program
Escambia County Corrections Lieutenant Ashley Griffin recently graduated from the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute’s...
Compton Homers, But Bats Kept Quiet In Wahoos Loss To Shuckers
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos returned from the All-Star Break with a 4-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers on Friday night. Brandon Compton...
Florida Lottery Marks National Lottery Week, Citing $51 Billion Raised for Education Since 1988
The Florida Lottery has joined jurisdictions across the country to mark National Lottery Week, highlighting the agency’s long-term...
Practice Makes Perfect: Blues Wow Crowds At Practice Show
Thousands of people got a sneak peak of the the action of Pensacola’s hometown Blue Angels during a full practice show on Thursday...
Blues Angels From Traffic To Heat And Safety: What You Need To Know
With the Blue Angels ready to take to the skies for the Pensacola Beach Air Show, Escambia County encourages the public to follow...
Century Waste Need To Know: ‘Black Can’ Removal; Yard and Bulk Collection Dates
After outcry from residents and town officials, Waste Pro has made changes to yard waste and bulk collections in Century. The town...
Downtown Pensacola Shooting Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Wound As U.S. Marshals Attempt Arrest
The suspected gunman who fired the fatal shot in a Fourth of July weekend mass shooting in downtown Pensacola died from an apparent...
Officials Warn: No Drones Or Kites Allowed During Pensacola Beach Air Show
Escambia County is reminding hose attending the Pensacola Beach Air Show July 15-18 that flying drones or kites during the air show...
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...