Latest News:
‘Blindsided’ – Century Council Members Balk At Water, Wastewater Contract Over Lack Of Information
Blindsided.
That’s how Century Town Council President Dynette Lewis described a five-year, $17,410 per month contract with a company to run the town’s water and wastewater treatment facilities.
This week, the entire council balked at signing the contract, not because they disagreed with mayor’s recommendation to hire the company, but because council members never saw the contract [...]
Cantonment Man Injured In Apparent Accidental Wednesday Night Shooting
An adult male suffered an apparent accidental gunshot wound on Wednesday night in Cantonment.
The shooting was reported around 10:15 p.m. on Calloway Street, south of Booker Street. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the man suffered a gunshot wound to his side.
The man, reportedly in his 50s, was transported to an area hospital.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Cantonment Man Arrested On Multiple Sexual Battery, Minor Exploitation Charges
A 70-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office following allegations of sexual battery and explicit communications involving a minor.
Gonzalo Quinones is facing multiple felony charges, including sexual battery by an adult on a victim under 12 years of age, lewd or lascivious conduct, and transmitting information harmful to minors.
According to [...]
Century’s New ‘Backyard Apartment’, Tiny Home Rules Move Forward To Legal Review
The Town of Century is moving closer to modernizing its rules on backyard homes, shifting from its previous “Accessory Apartment” regulations to a newly drafted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.
Following guidance from town council workshops held in June and July, Emerald Coast Regional Council planner Eric Christianson submitted the draft update to Section 90-81 of [...]
First Look At The Design For New $10 Million Shelter In Century
We are getting a first look at the design for a new multimillion dollar community shelter in Century.
The Town of Century was awarded $10 million Florida Department of Commerce’s Rebuild Florida grant to turn the old Century High School gym property into a multipurpose facility that will also serve as a shelter during hurricanes or [...]
ECFR: Clothes Dryer Sparked Friday Night Cantonment Apartment Laundry Room Fire
The fire that damaged the laundry room at a Cantonment apartment complex on Friday night was sparked by a clothes dryer, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
ECFR said their investigation determined the fire was started by an electrical malfunction inside the dryer.
The fire was reported shortly after 9 p.m. at the Wild Oak Farm Apartments [...]
One Injured In Monday Crash At Highway 29 And Neal Road
One person was injured in a crash on Monday at Highway 29 and Neal Road in Cantonment.
The crash, which involved a Honda Civic, Nissan Pathfinder, and a Ford F-150, shut down northbound Highway 29 for a short period of time.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released more information.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, [...]
Gunfire Incident Leads to Aggravated Assault Arrest
A Walnut Hill man was arrested following a disturbance involving gunfire off Pineville Road last month.
Ricky Eugene Foster, 56, was taken into custody by Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
According to an arrest report, deputies responded to a residence following reports of shots [...]
Other Top Stories:
Remains Of Pfc. Joseph Chancery Returning Home Today After 75 Years Missing In Action
After more than 75 years listed as missing in action, U.S. Army Pfc. Joseph “Dile” Chancery is returning home today, August...
Typical Summertime Weather Pattern Returns
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon through the rest of the week as heat indices trent...
Escambia Man Charged With Pensacola Boulevard Motel Murder
An Escambia County man has been charged with a shooting last week at a motel on Pensacola Boulevard. Mario Antwean Wiggins, 38, has...
Colorado State Lowers ‘Well Below-Average’ Storm Forecast
Colorado State University researchers further reduced their projections for the number of named systems, including the odds of landfalls,...
Wahoos Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short In 9-7 Loss To Biscuits
Despite a late-inning rally, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped game two of their series with the Montgomery Biscuits by a final score...
ECUA Debuts Upgraded Website
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has launched a newly redesigned website featuring a modern layout, streamlined navigation, and...
Judge Orders Rewrite Of Florida Property Tax Ballot Measure
The title and summary of a property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading,...
Teachers Head Back To School In Escambia County (With Gallery)
Escambia County Public Schools teachers returned to school on Tuesday. Many were welcomed back with a festive atmosphere or food,...
Escambia Sex Offender Faces 20 New Felonies Including Registration Violations, Crimes Against Children
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Missing Persons and Offender Enforcement (MPOE) Division arrested Sebastian Christopher...
Wahoos Walk Off Suspended Game, Fall 10-2 To Biscuits In Follow Up
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos ended up going 1-1 on Tuesday evening against the Montgomery Biscuits. The day started with the resumption...
Free Cantonment, Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Set For Wednesday
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Cantonment and Farm Hill are will take place this Wednesday, August 5. This is a chance for...
Summer Lunch Program Continues This Week At the Molino and Century Libraries
The summer lunch program will continue through Friday, August 7, at the Century, Molino, Tryon, and Westside libraries. Friday was...
Closures Begin This Week In $24 Million Jacks Springs Project North Of Atmore
The Poarch Creek Indians have secured a historic $24 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal...
Atmore Man Dies Following Monday Afternoon Crash
An Atmore man has died following a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon just north of the city. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement...
Pensacola Chamber Reaffirms Support For Appointed School Superintendent
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has formally reaffirmed its support for maintaining an appointed Superintendent...
Tate Aggies Name Volleyball Teams
Tate High School volleyball has named teams for the upcoming season. The 2026 season beings with a varsity preseason tournament on...
Dirt Portion Of North Barth Road Has Reopened
The dirt portion of North Barth Road, on the east side of the railroad tracks, has reopened after being closed earlier on Monday. Escambia...
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-10
A small plane made an emergency landing on I-10 near 9th Avenue on Monday morning. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s...
Century Man Charged Under Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ Law At 108 MPH On I-110 In A Kia
A Century man was arrested under Florida’s “Super Speeder” law after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper clocked him...
Escambia County Man Sentenced to Life In Prison For 2024 Christmas Day Shooting
An Escambia County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a violent 2025 domestic attack on Christmas morning. Circuit...
Northview FFA Officer Team Meets With Local Agricultural Stakeholders
The Northview High School FFA Chapter 2026–2027 Officer Team recently kicked off their new year by spending a day touring and learning...
Mark Your Calendar: Escambia County School Orientations, Open Houses Are Set
Mark your calendars — orientation sessions and open house dates have been set for schools in Escambia County. Elementary Schools ...
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...
Five-Run Sixth Sinks Wahoos In Smokies Series Finale
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell in their series finale with the Knoxville Smokies to the tune of a 5-3 final. The Wahoos got on the...
$5.3 Million Resurfacing Project Planned for West Highway 4 From Davisville to Century
Escambia County is set to award a $5.3 million contract this week to resurface the full 13 miles pf West Highway 4 from Highway 97...
New Escambia County Teachers Prep For The New School Year
The first day of school is just around the corner, and last week new Escambia County Public Schools teachers gathered for a two-day...
New Principal, Assistant Principal Named At Escambia Westgate
A new principal and assistant principal have been named at Escambia Westgate Center. Pamela Cebula was appointed principal this week...
2025 Northview Graduate, NJROTC Commander Flew In Pensacola Beach Air Show
If you attended the recent Pensacola Beach Air Show, one of the planes you saw overhead may have been piloted by a 2025 Northview...
Photos: See The Century Library Pollinator Garden
In May, the Escambia County Extension Service Horticulture team, installed and planted a Pollinator Garden at the Century Library. Now,...
Florida Weekly Roundup: Judicial Wordsmithing
As the primary draws closer without any gubernatorial candidates tossed from the ballot, a far-reaching property tax cut proposal...