Latest News:
Right Now, Century Is The Only Place In Escambia County Where A Data Center Could Be Located
Right now, there is only one place in Escambia County where a data center could feasibly be located.
Thursday, the Escambia County Commission voted unanimously for a resolution to ban data centers in the unincorporated area of Escambia County, and it will back it up with an ordinance at a meeting in August.
The City of Pensacola [...]
Cantonment Woman, Two Pensacola Men Arrested When Deputies Interrupt Home Burglary
A Cantonment woman and two Pensacola men were arrested when deputies interrupted a burglary in progress late Friday night, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a trespassing call at a vacant residence on Twin Lakes Drive. That’s where they located three suspects trying to burglarize the property.
Amber Danielle Creighton, 35, of Cantonment, [...]
One Injured In Highway 29 Guardrail Crash, Rollover
A man injured Friday afternoon after crashing into a guardrail on Highway 29 near Molino.
A Chevrolet Silverado left the southbound lanes and collided with a guardrail at a pull-off area and overturned onto its side.
Firefighters were able to quickly extricate the driver, who was transported to an area hospital.
The cause of the crash is under [...]
Update: West Roberts Road Closures Project Extended Into The Fall
Here’s an update to a story we brought you earlier this week:
Escambia County now says a $4.6 million West Roberts Road widening and drainage improvement project will continue into the fall due to unforeseen conditions during construction, including utility conflicts and coordination, according to county officials.
Work was expected to be completed by this Friday, July [...]
It’s The First Weekend Of Florida’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday (With List)
It’s the first weekend of Florida’s month-long back to school sales tax holiday.
Through August 20, consumers in Florida can purchase qualifying back to school supplies exempt from tax.
Sales Tax Holiday Included Items
During the Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, which takes place annually from July 20 through August 20, the following items are exempt [...]
Escambia Commission Bans Data Centers; Barry Says No Projects Ever Under Consideration In District 5
The county commission voted unanimously Thursday night to ban data centers in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County.
The ban is essentially two parts:
An approved resolution now officially on the books memorializing its position that data center facilities are not permitted under the County’s Land Development Code and are not an appropriate form of development within [...]
Century’s Freedom Road Bridge Nears Construction Phase After Escambia County Funds Inspection Contract
The Freedom Road Bridge in Century has been closed for six and one-half years, and the town may finally have the money to replace and reopen it after a vote Thursday night by the Escambia County Commission.
The commission voted to transfer $191,934 in Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) from Commissioner Steven Barry’s District 5 Discretionary [...]
Penny for Progress: Escambia Commission Votes To Put LOST Renewal On November Ballot
The Escambia County Commission voted on Thursday night to send the renewal of a penny tax to the ballot in November.
Voters will decide if they will extend the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for a decade.
Thursday night’s unanimous commission vote instructs the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections to place the renewal on the November 3 [...]
Other Top Stories:
‘This Drug House Is Closed’ – Search Warrant Nets Kilo Of Meth; One Arrest
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and SWAT team closed a local drug house on Friday, resulting in one arrest...
Library Media Sale With Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, And More Continues Today
Sunday is the final day of The Friends of the West Florida Public Library Summer Media Sale this weekend. The sale will take place...
Escambia Animal Shelter Offering Free Cat And Dog Adoptions Through Today
The Escambia County animal shelter is offering free adoptions for cats and dogs one year older through Sunday, July 26 in partnership...
Florida Weekly Roundup: Return of the Mack
Florida Weekly Roundup is a look back at last week in a Florida politics and government. Florida landed a new education commissioner...
Wahoos Secure Shutout in Series Win Over Clingstones
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos earned their second shutout victory of the series over the Columbus Clingstones by a final score of 4-0. Saturday’s...
Escambia County School Leaders Prep For New School Year
Escambia County Public Schools administrators and department heads met this week at Beulah Middle School for the annual ECPS Administrative...
Man Denied Entry With Livestock At Escambia I-10 Ag Station Arrested After Detouring Through Georgia
An attempted detour through Georgia ended in handcuffs for a Central Florida man accused of illegally importing out-of-state livestock...
Escambia Voting Equipment Put To The Test Ahead Of Primary
Voting equipment was put to the test this week in Escambia County. The Escambia County Canvassing Board conducted the required public...
Blue Wahoos Offense Goes Quiet In 4-0 Loss
A lackluster night at the plate saw the Pensacola Blue Wahoos fall to the Columbus Clingstones by a final score of 4-0 on Friday night. It...
Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Audiobooks, And More At This Weekend Library Media Sale
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library will hold a two-day Summer Media Sale this weekend. The sale will take place Saturday...
Only Woman on Florida’s Death Row Denied New Sentencing Hearing For Escambia Murder
Tina Lasonya Brown, the only woman on Florida’s death row, will remain there following a court ruling on the Escambia County...
Wahoos Sweep Clingstones In Tense Twin Bill
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos swept a doubleheader against the Columbus Clingstones on Thursday night in a pair of nailbiters, taking...
Century Mulls New Ordinance To Allow ‘Backyard Apartments’, Tiny Homes
The Town of Century is moving closer to expanding local housing options following a newly released draft ordinance governing Accessory...
Suspect Drowns In River After Fleeing From Santa Rosa Deputies
A search for a wanted suspect ended tragically when he drowned in the Blackwater River, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s...
Texas Women Charged In Escambia County Retail Theft Spree
A Texas duo’s Florida vacation took a sudden detour straight to the county jail following an alleged multi-store shoplifting spree...
FDLE Arrests Escambia Man For Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested an Escambia County man for child sexual abuse materials. Robert Demarcus...
Blue Wahoos Breeze To 3-1 Win Over Clingstones
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Columbus Clingstones by a final score of 3-1 on Wednesday night behind consistent bats and...
Molino Utilities Issues Boil Water Notice For Portion Of Highway 95A
Update: This boil water notice was lifted the morning of Friday, July 24. Molino Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice...
Pensacola Police Arrest Final Suspect In July 5 Downtown Shooting That Killed One, Injured Six
The Pensacola Police Department has made its final arrest in connection with a July 5 downtown shooting that claimed one life and...
Cantonment Man Charged After I-10 Motorcycle Chase
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly leading state law enforcement on a motorcycle pursuit along Interstate 10 in Escambia...
Florida Dept. Of Education May Direct Local School Districts To Address AI
The Florida Department of Education is poised to direct all school districts to incorporate rules regarding artificial intelligence...
Several Escambia County Voting Precincts Have Moved
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender has announced several polling place location changes for the 2026 elections. Polling...
Century Kids’ College Students Learn About Government, Share Ideas For The Future
Participants from the Century Kids’ College at Pensacola State College visited Century Town Hall on Tuesday to learn more about...
Update: Jay Operations Manager Suspended Following Sex Offender Violation Arrest
Following her arrest on a sex offender violation charge, the Town of Jay’s operations manager has been suspended with pay. April...
Blue Wahoos, Clingstones Postponed By Tropical Storm Bertha
Tuesday’s game at Blue Wahoos Stadium between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Columbus Clingstones was postponed due to high winds...
New I-10 Exit At Beulah Road, Hwy 29 Improvements, Other Projects For Escambia County
Hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects have been funded in the state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. All total,...
Jay Operations Manager, Recent City Manager Contender Arrested On Sex Offender Violation
The Town of Jay’s operations manager—who was recently considered for the town manager position—was arrested Monday morning...
Need Sand For Flood Prep? It’s Available Free In Escambia County
With a tropical storm watch in effect for the Northwest Florida coastline, Escambia County has free sand available for residents...
Two Escambia County Tax Preparers Plead Guilty In Fraudulent Tax Return Scheme
Two Escambia County tax preparers have pleaded guilty to federal charges for an alleged fraudulent tax return scheme. D’ontrinique...
Escambia Master Deputy Christopher Echele Receives Sheriff’s Award
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Christopher Echele has received the Sheriff’s Medal Award from Sheriff Chip...