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Qualifying Week Begins Monday for Escambia County, Century and Pensacola Races
Qualifying week begins Monday for local countywide, independent special district and municipal candidates seeking office.
The official qualifying period will begin at noon, Monday, June 8, and end at noon, Friday, June 12. Qualifying takes place at the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in Pensacola, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. [...]
From Century Sewage To Escambia Radios: Requests That Didn’t Make the Florida Budget
The proposed Florida budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year includes millions of dollars of funded, and partially funded, projects for Escambia County.
Those projects include nearly $1.2 million for Century water and sewer projects, funds for an Escambia River Electric Cooperative water project, ECUA, and Escambia County public safety needs.
However, a huge Escambia County project and [...]
Century Looks for Solutions To Address Yard Trash Can Frustrations
Residents and town officials are not happy with the services provided by Waste Pro, the town’s first new solid waste provider in over 30 years. However, officials say it’s not Waste Pro’s fault.
Specifically, town council members are expressing concern with the “black can.” It’s a green can with a black lid intended for yard waste, [...]
Intruder Found Inside Century House Remodel Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession
An active home remodel in the 8700-block of North Century Boulevard led to the burglary arrest of a Flomaton man after the homeowner discovered an intruder inside the residence.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the homeowner arrived at the property to find Hubert Lamer Johnson sitting in a chair inside. Johnson allegedly admitted to [...]
Century Seeks A Nearly $700,000 Loan To Cover Wastewater Project Shortfall
The Town of Century is seeking over $680,000 in loan money from the state in order to complete a wastewater improvement project.
During a council meeting this week, the council approved a $408,952 change order to the project for required repairs to an existing Motor Control Center (MCC) for the town’s wastewater treatment plant to allow [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Late-Night Vehicle Burglary Attempt
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly prowling through a Pensacola mobile home park and attempting to break into vehicles
Vontarius Lavont Gulley, 20, was charged with felony attempted burglary of an unoccupied unarmed conveyance and misdemeanor loitering and prowling. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,500 bond.
According to an Escambia County [...]
Legislature Approves Placing Homestead Property Tax Amendment On November Ballot
Both the House and Senate on Tuesday approved putting lower homestead property taxes on the November ballot, potentially keeping money in residents’ pockets while causing chaos with local budgets.
The measure, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, passed the House 75-26 and moved through the Senate on a 30-9 vote. Rep. Michelle Salzman, Rep. Alex Andrade [...]
Escambia County Braces For $94 Million Revenue Loss If Homestead Amendment Passes
If voters approve a homestead property tax amendment in November, Escambia County government will face a major reduction in revenue.
For Escambia County, it’s estimated that will be just over $38 million the first year and $56.2 million the second year, according to estimates from Escambia County Property Appraiser Bubba Peters and his staff, based upon [...]
‘They’ve Stepped Up’ — State To Take Care Of Repairs To Collapsed West Bogia Road
The Florida Department of Transportation will make repairs to West Bogia Road, which collapsed at South Century Boulevard (Highway 29) during flooding caused by torrential rainfall on Sunday afternoon.
“I’m so appreciative of our friends at FDOT for both their support of my constituents and the timeliness of their response,” Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven [...]
Century Man Tased, Shot By Deputies With Less-Lethal Gun Charged With Trailer Attack
A Century mans faces multiple charge after allegedly attacking a disabled individual, jumping through a window to escape deputies, and barricading himself inside a local convenience store bathroom before being shot by deputies with a less-lethal weapon last Friday, May 29.
This is an update to a story we first published minutes after the incident on [...]
Pedestrian Struck And Killed Monday Morning On North Century Boulevard
A 76-year-old Century man was struck and killed Monday morning on North Century Boulevard in Century.
The collision occurred just before 9:30 a.m. near Henry Street, just over 100 yards north of Vallarta Mexican Restaurant.
The pedestrian was standing in the travel lane when he was hit by a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by a 27-year old [...]
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Flomaton Police Charge Man With Sexual Abuse
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Scattered Showers And Storms Return For The Weekend
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Escambia Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possession of Firearms
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FCA Presents Softball, Baseball Extra Inning Awards
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Blue Wahoos Blanked 4-0 By Lookouts
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Didgeridoo Down Under Show Visits Century Library; Coming To Molino Saturday
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Driving Exams For Teens Available Saturday, June 6 During Special Event
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Cotton Lake Recreation Area Has Reopened Following Flooding
The Cotton Lake Recreation Area on the Escambia River has reopened. It was closed earlier this week due to flooded access roads. The...
Tate Aggies Hold Summer Baseball Camp
Over 125 kids took part in the three-day Tate Baseball Camp 2026 this week. For more photos, click here. Photos for NorthEscambia.com,...
Lookouts Rally Late To Beat Blue Wahoos
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Century Issues Boil Water Notice For All Of Freedom Road
The town of Century has issued a boil water notice for all of Freedom Road, including the Camellia Garden Apartments. The boil water...
This Is Who Claimed A Winning $3.75 Million Lotto Ticket Sold On Nine Mile Road
We now know who claimed a winning $3.75 million Florida Lotto ticket sold last year in Beulah. The ticket in the November 12, 2025,...
Free Summer Lunch Program Underway At West Florida Public Libraries
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Domestic Violence Arrested Leads FDLE To Charge Man For Child Porn
A 44-year-old Escambia County man has been charged with 20 child porn counts. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested...
Escambia County Felon Indicted On Federal Gun, Drug Charges
An Escambia County felon has been indicted on federal gun and drug possession charges. Joseph Jerome Reynolds, Jr., 31, was indicted...
Blue Wahoo Bats Go Quiet In 4-1 Loss
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped game 2 to the Chattanooga Lookouts Wednesday night by a final score of 4-1. Alex Williams (L, 2-5)...
Century Council, Mayor Donate $1,000 For Northview FFA State Convention Trip
The Northview High School FFA chapter received $1,000 in donations Tuesday night after requesting funds from the Century Town Council...
Century Stands To Lose About $10K A Year If Property Taxes Are Cut
If voters approve a property tax cut in November, the impact on the Town of Century will be negligible because most of the town’s...
Jessica Rhea Named Bratt Elementary Volunteer Of The Year
Jessica Rhea was named the Bratt Elementary School Volunteer of the Year. Rhea logged 172 volunteer hours during the last school year....
Escambia County Deploys 43 New Artificial Reefs
Escambia County recently deployed 43 new artificial reefs, providing excellent habitats for marine life and adding even more local...
Arquette’s Late Homer Becomes Wahoos Walk-Off Winner In Rain-Shortened Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos “walked off” the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 5-4 in seven innings on Tuesday night....
New Lane Closures Begin Today In West Roberts Road $4.6 Million Drainage, Widening Project
An An Escambia County $4.6 million West Roberts Road widening and drainage improvement project moves into a new phase today. Lanes...
Escambia Sheriff’s Deputies Seek Bank Robbery Suspect
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a bank robbery on Monday morning. The robbery occurred...
Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Alleging ChatGPT Puts Children at Risk
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly...
Cotton Lake Recreation Area Closed By Flooding; Bluff Springs Reopens
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Escambia County Felon Indicted in Federal Court on Gun, Drug Charges
An Escambia County man has been indicted in federal court on drug and gun charges. EP Hall, 42, was indicted on one count of possession...
West Bogia Road Collapses, Hwy 29 Flooded And Closed On Sunday Afternoon
West Bogia Road at South Century Boulevard collapsed Sunday afternoon during torrential rainfall and flooding. Radar estimates showed...
Congratulations Class Of 2026! Celebrate With A Look Back At Hundreds Of Photos
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! As we celebrate your successes, let’s look back at all the great photos. NorthEscambia.com...
Molino Ballpark 12U All Star Take First In Perdido Warm Up Tournament
The Molino Ballpark 12U All Stars took first place this weekend in the Perdido Warm Up Tournament at the Southwest Sports Complex....
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Slow Down Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...