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FDLE Warrant Details Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Against McDavid Man
Newly obtained court records outline the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation leading to the recent arrest of a McDavid man on multiple child sexual abuse material charges.
James Thomas McDuffie, 49, of Highway 97A in McDavid, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on an FDLE arrest warrant charging him with 20 second-degree felony counts [...]
Middle 90s Today, A Few Isolated Showers
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Sunday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Monday: A slight chance of showers, then [...]
16-Year-Old Century Showalter Park Murder Suspect In Custody After Surrendering To Deputies
A 16-year-old wanted for a fatal shooting at a Century park is now in custody after turning himself in Friday night.
Keyunta Ewing, known locally as “Baby K,” surrendered to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Friday night. Sheriff Chip Simmons had announced earlier in the day that an active warrant for first-degree murder had been issued [...]
New Left Turn Lane Opens From Mobile Highway To West Nine Mile Road
A new turn lane has opened from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to West Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A).
The Florida Department of Transportation reminds drivers that inside lane closures may occur on U.S. 90A between Western Way Drive and Tower Ridge Road as crews construct an inside turn lane and directional median crossover at Field Creek [...]
State Awards Century $75,000 Grant To Map, Analyze Town Water System
The Town of Century has been awarded a $75,000 state grant to create a comprehensive hydraulic model of its municipal drinking water system.
The funding is part of nearly $8.8 million in infrastructure and planning grants awarded on Thursday by Governor Ron DeSantis to small and rural communities across Northwest Florida. Century’s award comes through the [...]
This Is The ‘Suspicious Object’ That Sent A Bomb Squad To Airway Drive On Thursday
Airway Drive south of Nine Mile Road was closed for over two hours on Thursday afternoon while authorities investigated a “suspicious package”.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office shut down a section of the roadway south of the Miracle League Fields at John R. Jones Athletic Park and requested the State Fire Marshal’s Office Bomb Squad to [...]
Beulah Man, A Former School Custodian, Sentenced To Prison For Trying To Lure Child For Sex
A Beulah man who was working as a school custodian has been sentenced to state prison this week for trying to lure a child for sex.
Chad Lane Wren, now 57, was charged in October 2025 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement with soliciting or luring a child to engage in sexual conduct. After pleading [...]
Primary Election Voter Turnout Tops 27% In Escambia County
More than 25,000 Escambia County residents voted in person on Tuesday, pushing the overall primary election voter turnout over 27%, according to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Complete, but unofficial numbers show a 27.23% turnout of 55,619 voters.
Of those, 25,562 (45.96%) voted in person on primary day. There were 15,209 (27.35%) ballots voted by mail [...]
Escambia County’s Next School Superintendent Will Be Chosen By Voters
Escambia County voters will once again elect a school superintendent.
Voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot referendum on Tuesday:
“Shall the superintendent of schools of Escambia County, Florida, be elected by the majority of the qualified electors of Escambia County, Florida?”
Yes: 38,244 (71.28%) ✅
No: 15,411 (28.72%)
Escambia voters will elect a school superintendent during the November 2028 general election.
In November [...]
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Escambia County Unemployment Rate Holds Nearly Steady At 5.1%
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High School Open Houses Monday; Middle Schools On Thursday
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Bonus Gallery: Tate Cheerleaders, Lil’ Aggies, Showband, Fans, And More
High school football Week 1 was a big one Friday night at Tate High’s Pete Gindl Stadium with the cheerleaders, Lil’ Aggies...
Bonus Photos: Northview, Cheerleaders, Band, Fans, And More
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Weekly Roundup: Florida Voters Look For ‘Something Different’
Florida Weekly Roundup is a look back at last week in a Florida politics and government. There were few surprises from the voters...
Wahoos Keep Rolling With 4-3 Win Over Smokies
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos squeaked one out against the Knoxville Smokies, winning 4-3 behind two home runs on Saturday night. Jacob...
Aggies Overpower Marianna 40-13 (With Photo Gallery)
The Tate Aggies dominated the Marianna Bulldogs 40-13 Friday night at home on Carl Madison Field, rolling to victory in the first...
Celebration Of Life Service Held For Century Murder Victim
A celebration of life service was held Saturday for Adarius Da’Shun Odom, the man shot and killed August 13 at Showalter Park...
U.S. Attorney, Sheriff Host Internet Safety Event On Nine Mile Road
United States Attorney John P. Heekin hosted a community outreach event on internet safety on Thursday evening at the Hadji Shriners...
Friday Night Football Scoreboard
Here are this week’s high school football scores from across the North Escambia area. FLORIDA Friday, August 21 Tate 40, Marianna...
Four-Run Fifth Lifts Wahoos To Electric Win Over Knoxville
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos waited out another two-hour weather delay on Friday night, but rewarded their patient fans with a 6-3 victory...
Cox And Spectrum Finalize Merger: Here Is What It Means For Local Customers
Spectrum and Cox are merging and will operate under the Spectrum name. Charter Communications has officially completed its landmark...
Florida Executes Man Near 20 Years After He Shot His Estranged Wife
Nearly 20 years after he fatally shot his estranged wife at her mother’s Casselberry-area home, William Frances Silvia was executed...
Chiefs Roll Past Rocky Bayou 40-6 In Season-Opening Blowout (With Gallery)
The Northview Chiefs kicked off the season in dominant fashion Thursday night, rolling to a 40-6 blowout victory over Niceville’s...
Wahoos Win One of Two On Thursday Night
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos left Blue Wahoos Stadium with an extra win and loss on their record, after going 1-1 in what was essentially...
New Principal, Assistant Principal Confirmed For Kingsfield Elementary
The Escambia County School Board has confirmed a new principal and assistant principal for Kingsfield Elementary. Maureen Cowart,...
Escambia Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges
A Homeland Security task force investigation led to a guilty plena by an Escambia County armed drug trafficker, according to the U.S....
Arrangements Announced For Former Century Mayor, Councilman Luis Gomez, Jr.
Celebration of life services for Luis Gomez, Jr., will be held Saturday, August 22, at 2:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church in...
Wahoos, Smokies Washed Out Again On Wednesday
Wednesday’s scheduled contests between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Knoxville Smokies were postponed due to rain. Tuesday’s...
Voters Reelect Three Incumbent Escambia School Board Members
Voters reelected three incumbent Escambia County School Board members in Tuesday’s primary election. School Board District 1 Kevin...
Donalds, Jolly Win Governor Primaries, Will Face Off In General Election
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds fended off challenges from 10 other Republicans in Tuesday’s primary to carry his party’s nomination for...
Patronis Wins Primary, Will Face Valimont In November
U.S. House District 1 incumbent Jimmy Patronis won the GOP primary on Tuesday to head to the general election. Patronis received 71.14%...
Meet The Ernest Ward Middle School ‘A Team’
The Ernest Ward Middle School “A Team” gathered for a group photo on Tuesday morning to celebrate the school’s ‘A’...
Tate Aggies Sweep Escambia Tuesday
The Tate High School Aggies made quick work of their road trip Tuesday evening, cruising to a decisive 3-0 straight-set victory over...
District 2 Escambia Commissioner Kohler Wins Republican Primary
Incumber Escambia County Commissioner Mike Kohler won the Republican primary on Tuesday. Escambia Commissioner District 2 Mike Kohler...
Wahoos, Smokies Suspended by Rain
Tuesday’s series opener between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Knoxville Smokies was suspended due to rain with the Smokies leading...
Homeless Woman Wanted for Attempted Homicide After Cantonment Shed Shooting
A homeless woman is wanted for attempted homicide after a Sunday night shooting in Cantonment, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s...
FDLE Arrests McDavid ManOn Multiple Felony Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
State authorities arrested a McDavid man on multiple felony child sexual exploitation charges on Monday James Thomas McDuffie, 49,...
Updated: School Street In Jay Closure Extended Through Friday For Well Repairs
An ongoing road closure at a key intersection in Jay has been extended through the end of the week to allow crews to complete municipal...
Northview FFA President Grace Oliver Selected As Florida National FFA Delegate
Grace Oliver of the Northview High School FFA Chapter has been selected by Florida FFA to represent the state as a national delegate...
Register Teams Now For The Tate Aggies Softball 11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
The Tate Aggies softball program will host its 11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Santa Rosa Shooting...