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Suspect In 2022 Century Pregnant Woman Battery Case Caught During Hwy 29 Traffic Stop
An Atmore man was arrested in Pensacola recently after a traffic stop revealed multiple active warrants, including one for the alleged battery of a pregnant woman in Century.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy observed a black Nissan fail to stop before entering Highway 29 from a local Wendy’s. During the subsequent stop, [...]
UWF, Escambia Westgate Partner For Hands-On Applied Behavior Analysis
The University of West Florida Center for Behavior Analysis has launched a new hands-on learning opportunity for graduate students through a new internship partnership with Escambia Westgate School, a local public school serving pre-K through high school students up to age 22 with varying exceptionalities.
In addition to vocational classrooms, Westgate is also home to the Lacey A. Collier Snoezelen [...]
Escambia County Approves $8 Million To Resurface 47 Roads
The Escambia County Commission recently approved $8 million to resurface 47 roads across the county.
The commission voted to advance 2027 funds of $2,048,705 to 2026 for arterial and collector (higher traffic) roads in District 3 and District 5 such as W Street, Kingsfield Road, and Chemstrand Road.
The $7,991,129.05 total contract was awarded to Roads, Inc. [...]
Cantonment Woman Charged With Allegedly Cashing Business Checks Meant To Pay Sales Tax
A Cantonment woman was charged with fraud and grand theft for allegedly cashing checks from her employer that were meant to pay business taxes.
Wendy Joan Moye, 48, was charged with one count of felony grand theft and three felony counts of uttering a forged instrument.
The owner of Franklin Antiques reported that Moye, her employee, wrote [...]
Atmore Looks To Solve Flooding Problem. What Will That Mean Downstream In Florida?
A federally funded project is in the planning stages to alleviate flooding in Atmore, but what will that mean for Florida residents?
Atmore has received a $17 million grant from the USDA National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to reduce flooding in the Pine Barren Creek Watershed. The watershed drains a large portion of the city, essentially [...]
Molino Woman Charged With Alleged Amusement Park Burglary
A Molino woman was charged with recenthly with burglarizing a local waterpark and amusement park where she was formerly employed.
Madison Lee Galle, 19, is charged with unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure and criminal mischief, both felonies.
According to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office records, deputies responded to Splash City Adventures on Pensacola Boulevard on December 23, [...]
Man Claims Fantasy 5 Prize From Davisville Retailer; Third Winner For Shop This Year
We now know who purchased a winning Fantasy 5 lottery ticket sold in Davisville — the third winning ticket sold this year by the retailer.
The ticket sold to Willie Newton Bradley, Jr. of Frisco City, Alabama, was one of two top-prize winning tickets sold for the Thursday, February 12, evening drawing and was worth $55,609.50 [...]
New Nine Mile Road Costco Construction Moving Quickly
Construction is underway on a new Costco at 225 East Nine Mile Road.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval in August 2025 for a Costco at 225 East Nine Mile, the previous site of a long-closed Kmart and, later, a Planet Fitness.. The architectural firm MG2, which has partnered with Costco for 30 [...]
Cantonment Man Arrested For Burglary At Olive Baptist Church
A Cantonment man is was arrested for allegedly breaking into an Olive Baptist Church ministry building and a church, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles Edward Suggs, 53, was charged with felony counts of burglary of an unoccupied structure, criminal mischief with property damage over $2,500, possession of burglary tools, and misdemeanor larceny.
Deputies responded to [...]
ECFR: Fire Near Molino Was Caused By A Chicken
A chicken is being blamed for a fire last week near Molino.
The fire in the 5600 block of Highway 99 near the Escambia County 4-H facility was reported around 12:40 p.m. Thursday.
According to Escambia County Fire Rescue, the fire started in a chicken coop and spread to numerous bales of hay, creating thick smoke in [...]
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Northview High FFA Holds Teacher And Staff Appreciation Breakfast
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Tate JV Aggies Shut Out Escambia; Tate Freshmen Top WFHS
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Ribbon Cutting Held For New 7 Brew On Nine Mile Road
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Jay Lady Royals Advance To Rural State Championship Game
The Jay Lady Royals are headed to the FHSAA Rural Class girls state championship. On Tuesday, the Lady Royals beat Hilliard 53-39. Jay...
Tate Aggies Cheerleader Lillian Abner Signs With Morehead State
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One Big Inning Lifts Pace Past Northview in Battle of State Runners-Up (With Gallery)
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Escambia Man Sentenced To Federal Prison On Methamphetamine And Firearm Charges
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Northview Beats Chipley; Tate Falls To Gulf Breeze
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Pine Meadow Elementary Hosts ‘Donuts With Dad’
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Over 1,800 High Schoolers Attend Northwest Florida Construction Career Days
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Escambia County Fire Rescue Members Honored During 2026 Medal Day
Escambia County Fire Rescue hosted the 2026 ECFR Medal Day awards ceremony at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 21. The...
Tate Aggies Shut Out Choctaw 15-0: Mitchell Drives In Five; Padgett Throws No-Hitter
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Beulah Middle School FFA Visits Over 900 Elementary Students For Hands-On Agriculture Day
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Escambia Woman Pleads Guilty To Federal Fentanyl Charges Stemming From Nine Mile Traffic Stop
A 53-year-old Escambia County woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking in fentanyl, charges that originated with a...
Lipscomb Elementary School Holds Family STEM Night (Gallery)
The Lipscomb Elementary School PTA recently hosted a family STEAM night. The event included performances by the Lipscomb Chorus, MESS...
Here Are The Road Construction Delay Spots For The Week
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No Injuries In Highway 29 Rollover Crash Near Bogia Road
There were no injuries in a single vehicle rollover crash midday Saturday on Highway 29. About noon, the driver of a Kia sedan lost...
Photos: Pensacon Friday And Saturday
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Century Correctional Officer Sexually Assaulted By Inmate, FDC Says
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JV Northview Chiefs Go 2-1 At Weekend Tournament With Big Win Over Opp
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Lady Aggies Rebound From Early Losses To Down Foley In Tournament Play
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Baby Reportedly Injured In Cantonment Crash Involving SUV, Escambia Deputy
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Escambia Westgate’s Very Special Mardi Gras Parade (With Photo Gallery)
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Ernest Ward Middle School Horse Judging Team Places At State Finals
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Tate Bats Explode in Double-Digit Win Over North Bay Haven (With Gallery)
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Early Northview Chiefs Lead Evaporates In One-Run Loss To The Escambia Gators (Gallery)
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