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Escambia Man Charged With Traveling To Meet A Minor At Nine Mile Restaurant
A 62-year-old man was arrested after allegedly traveling to a local Waffle Huse to meet a child for illegal sexual activity.
Billy Ray Rogers was arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday at the Waffle House on East Nine Mile Road at 7 East Nine Mile Road, near North Palafox Street. He faces a [...]
Century Nonprofit Awarded $10,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to a Century nonprofit for a family literacy project.
The funds were awarded to the Extra Mile Club Str8 Up for the project “Families Getting Out of the Rat Race A Family Financial Literacy”.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation annually awards grants to public schools, libraries and [...]
Full Post Office Services Return To Walnut Hill For The First Time In Nearly Two Years
After nearly two years, full services are set to return to the Walnut Hill Post Office on Monday.
Beginning Monday, the post office will once again offer full shipping and receiving services.
“We are excited to finally be back to providing these services to the community,” said Cortney Owens, EREC manager of marketing and communications.
The Walnut Hill [...]
Escambia County Inspirational Student Heroes Honored
Cox Communications and the Escambia County Council of PTAs/PTSAs (ECCPTA) came together to recognize 52 remarkable students during the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards and ECCPTA Students of the Year Awards.
The students were honored for demonstrating strength, resilience, and perseverance while overcoming significant personal hardships. From navigating medical challenges and family loss to persevering [...]
West Fraser Announces $70.25 Million Expansion In McDavid Following Tax Break Approval
The day after the Escambia County Commission approved a tax break for the West Fraser sawmill in McDavid, the company announced a $70.25 million expansion that will create 30 new jobs.
Thursday night, the commission approved an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) for the company, giving the company a 70% ad valorem tax exemption [...]
Tate Showband Of The South Performs For American Idol Finalist Keyla Richardson
The Tate High School Showband of the South played a big role in Wednesday’s Keyla Fest to celebrate and honor Keyla Richardson, a top 3 finalist on American Idol.
The band not only marched in a celebratory parade downtown, but also had the unique opportunity to perform a custom arrangement for Richardson.
Richardson visited the Life Shifting [...]
Century Man With 23 Felony Convictions Facing New Trafficking and Weapon Charges
A Century man with a lengthy criminal history remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond following an incident involving multiple types of narcotics and a firearm.
Travis Montes Mitchell, 40, is facing several felony charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine (14 grams or over) , trafficking in fentanyl (4 grams or over) , possession of a [...]
Thousands Attend American Idol Finalist Keyla Richardson Hometown Concert (With Photo Gallery)
Thousands turned out Wednesday night for a concert featuring Keyla Richardson, a Top 3 finalist on American Idol.
Keyla Fest was held at the Hunter Amphitheater with overflow seating in Blue Wahoos Stadium. The concert, a hometown parade, and more will be featured in next Monday night’s American Idol finale.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com [...]
It’s Official. The New Nine Mile Road Costco Is Set To Open In June.
It’s official. The Pensacola Costco on Nine Mile Road will open in June.
The wholesale retailer has now listed the store as opening in June on their website, but a specific date has not been finalized.
The 172,580 square foot Costco retail store with a gas station and 830 parking spaces is located at 225 East Nine [...]
American Idol Finalist Keyla Richardson Surprises Tate Yearbook Students At Wahoos Game
American Idol Top 3 finalist Keyla Richardson made a surprise appearance on Wednesday at a Pensacola Blue Wahoos Education Day game, attended by students from across Escambia County.
Members of the Tate High School Yearbook staff were there, and had a chance to meet Keyla and take a quick photo together.
Photos courtesy Tate High School Yearbook [...]
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