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Sheriff: Illegal Immigrant Charged With ‘Horrendous’ Manslaughter Of 3-Year-Old In Cantonment
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Cantonment man following the death of his 3-year-old nephew, describing the case as “horrendous and despicable”.
The suspect, Samuel Antonio Maldonado Erazo, is currently charged with negligent manslaughter, though Simmons indicated that more severe charges are being considered as the investigation continues The sheriff [...]
County Commission Affirms Administrator’s Decision To Hire Christal Bell-Rivera As Library Director
Thursday night, the Escambia County Commission affirmed the county administrator’s decision to hire Christal Bell-Rivera as the next library services director, rejecting recommendations from the West Florida Library Board of Governance (BOG) that ranked two other candidates higher.
The BOG recommended Bradley Vinson, current coordinator of media services for the Escambia County School District, as its [...]
Mayor Enthusiastic About Century’s Future After Regional Economic Forum
Century Mayor Ben Boutwell left Miramar Beach Thursday afternoon encouraged and enthusiastic about future opportunities for Century.
Boutwell, Town Administrator Dave Murzin, and Town Council President Dynette Lewis attended the two-day 2026 FPL Northwest Florida Economic Summit with business, civic, and community leaders from across the Panhandle. It’s known as the premier forum for bringing leaders [...]
Firefighters Extinguish Grass Fire At FPL Solar Farm In Molino
Firefighters battled a brush and grass fire midday Thursday at the Florida Power & Light Sparkleberry Solar Energy Center on Pilgrim Trail in Molino.
According to Joe Zwierzchowski from the Florida Forest Service, the fire was in 4-5 inch grass around rows of solar panels. Forestry allowed the fire to burn towards a road and used [...]
No Serious Injuries In Fiery Cantonment Wreck (With Gallery)
There were no serious injuries reported in a fiery crash on Wednesday night in Cantonment.
The driver of a Hyundai Elantra apparently rear-ended a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Highway 95A at Neal Road. Following the collision, the Hyundai burst into flames, but everyone was able to escape the fire.
For more photos, click here.
The Florida Highway [...]
Northview NJROTC Cadets Undergo Annual Inspection (With Gallery)
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday morning at the school, with cadets undergoing face-to-face scrutiny with a Navy commander.
The inspection was conducted by Navy Commander Jonathan Shaw, NJROTC Area 10 manager. Shaw went face to face with the cadets, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience.
Click here for a photo gallery.
The day’s [...]
Highway 97 Crash Snaps Power Pole; Over 500 FPL Customers Lose Power
A driver was airlifted after crashing into a power pole on Highway 97 on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash happened around 2:40 p.m. near Molino Park Elementary School.
The power pole was snapped during the crash. Florida Power & Light reported that up to 530 customers lost power due to the wreck, which also cut power to the [...]
Teen Seriously Injured When His Pickup Crashes Off Kingsfield Road Bridge
A teen was seriously injured when he crashed his pickup truck off a Cantonment bridge on Wednesday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 17-year-old lost control of his Toyota pickup truck on the East Kingsfield Road bridge over Eleven Mile Creek, just eat of Highway 297a. The vehicle overturned off the bridge and landed on [...]
Former Escambia Firefighter Assigned To Beulah Gets 75 Years In Federal Prison For Child Porn
A former firefighter assigned to the Beulah Fire Station has been sentenced to 75 year in federal prison on child porn charges.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 48-year-old Garey Anthony Buscaino had a decade long pattern of producing and possessing child porn.
Multiple victims of Buscaino’s crimes were present at the sentencing hearing in federal court. In [...]
Century Water Rates Could Nearly Double In Effort To Keep System Afloat
Town of Century water system customers are facing a potential rate hike that would nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.
Dyana Jo Stewart of the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) told the Century Town Council this week that it must raise rates in order to remain financially viable and make [...]
Walnut Hill Man Charged With Alleged Hammer Assault
A Walnut Hill man was charged with the alleged battery of a female relative.
Gary Glenn Roley, 55, was charged with second degree felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and misdemeanor battery, all domestic violence related. He was later released on a $22,500 bond.
Deputies responded to the home after [...]
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