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Fire Marshal Now Investigating Cause Of Fire At Chili’s Restaurant On Nine Mile
The state fire marshal’s is now investigating a Thursday fire at the Chili’s one West Nine Mile Road.
At least nine Escambia County Fire Rescue fire trucks and ladder trucks responded to the fire just after 9 a.m. at the restaurant at 529 West Nine Mile Road, arriving to find smoke coming from the building. Firefighters [...]
Kindness And Compassion: Byrneville Elementary, Ransom Middle Celebrate Dolly Day
Byrneville Elementary School and Ransom Middle School celebrated Dolly Day on Friday.
Dolly Day is an annual celebration held on September 25 (9/25, “nine to five”) to honor the life, music, and legacy of kindness and compassion of the late legendary musical icon Dolly Parton.
Teachers and staff at both schools wore pink shirts for the day. [...]
Cantonment Man Facing Trafficking, Gun Charges After Drug Raid, May Shooting; Woman Also Arrested
A Cantonment man is facing multiple felony charges after a narcotics search warrant was executed at his home recently, and he has also been charged in connection with what was originally deemed an accidental shooting in May.
Antonio Krishawn Thompson, 22, remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond. Another resident, 54-year-old Tania Cassandra Eddins, was [...]
Tate High School Student Abigail Lynch Named National Merit Commended Scholar
Tate High School student Abigail Lynch has been recognized as a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The designation places Lynch among the highest-scoring students in the nation based on performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which she took during her junior year.
More than 1.2 million high school students [...]
Escambia County Man Arrested After Alabama Police Chase Ends In Florida
A 41-year-old Escambia County man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on an interstate pursuit across the Alabama-Florida state line on Wednesday morning.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident began on September 23 when the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office alerted Florida troopers that deputies were pursuing a silver Hyundai Tucson traveling eastbound [...]
ECSO: Cantonment Woman Left Dog In Hot Vehicle While Feeding Stray Cats
A 70-year-old Cantonment woman is facing animal cruelty and trespassing charges after allegedly leaving a dog inside a hot SUV while feeding stray cats, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Su Chong Han charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and trespassing.
According to an arrest report report, a deputy responded to an empty lot at 9050 North [...]
Local Students Gather For ‘See You At The Pole’ (With Photo Gallery)
Students across the North Escambia area gathered on Wednesday morning for the annual See You at the Pole event.
Students gathered before school began to pray in the non-denominational event. See You at the Pole is a national student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led event. Students prayed for their school, friends, teachers, government, and the nation.
This year’s national [...]
County Considers Land Swap, $287K Payment For Planned Beulah I-10 Interchange
Escambia County Commissioners on Thursday will take up two related agenda items tied to the planned Interstate 10 Exit 1 interchange at Beulah Road, including clearing land rights for a state retention pond and awarding a major inspection contract
Commissioners will consider an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to exchange land and pay $287,700 [...]
District Pledges Prosecution After Ransom Middle School ‘Bot’ Threat
Escambia County Public Schools officials emphasized Tuesday that disruptive hoaxes will not be tolerated and that the district intends to push for full criminal prosecution following a bomb threat that delayed the start of the day at Ransom Middle School on Tuesday.
The incident began Tuesday morning when a threat targeting the campus was submitted through [...]
UWF Welcomes Two National Merit Finalists, Including A Tate High Graduate
The University of West Florida welcomed two National Merit Finalists this fall semester, including a Tate High School graduate, bringing the recipients of this scholarship to 20 students since 2017.
Tate graduate James Donald “Jack” Treick and Micaiah Henry are among the approximately 16,000 students across the country who met the requirements for finalist standing out [...]
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Perfect Weekend: Highs In The Middle 80s, Low In The Lower 60s
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in...
Today: Dolly-Inspired Book Giveaway For Children During Library Book Sale
Today, September 26, the Friends of the West Florida Public Library will honor music icon Dolly Parton’s lifelong commitment to...
Escambia Schools Celebrate National Food Service Employee Day
Friday was National Food Service Employee Day, and Escambia County School District School Food Services recognized the food service...
Escambia Animal Shelter Offering Free Cat And Dog Adoptions
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its “Empty the Shelters”...
High School Football Scoreboard
Here are high school football scores from across the North Escambia area. FLORIDA Friday Niceville 34, Tate 33 Holmes County 47,...
Here’s Where To Watch This Weekend’s College Football
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games. All times are Central. Saturday, Sept. 25 FBS (or...
Ransom Middle School Names Students of The Month
Ransom Middle School named Carter Jarman and Calleigh Anderson as Students of the Month for August. Photos for NorthEscambia.com,...
Florida Education Chief to Districts: Remove Sexually Explicit Books Before Parents Complain
Florida’s education commissioner is directing school districts to set stricter rules for reviewing library and classroom books or...
Lady Royals Hold Off Hard-Fought Northview Rally in Opening Set, Roll to 3-0 Win
The Jay Lady Royals tightened their grip on the top spot in the district Thursday night, sweeping the Northview Lady Chiefs 3-0 in...
Tate Volleyball Improves To 14-6 With Four-Set Win Over Fort Walton Beach
The Tate Lady Aggies picked up an away non-conference victory on September 24, defeating Fort Walton Beach 3-1. Tate set the pace...
ECFR Responds To Fire At Chili’s On Nine Mile Road
Firefighters responded to a fire at the Chili’s on Nine Mile Road on Thursday morning. Multiple stations of Escambia County...
First Public Park Opens In Allentown
The first public park in Allentown opened on Wednesday in northern Santa Rosa County. Located next to the Allentown Volunteer Fire...
Stuck School Bus Slows Traffic Near West Roberts Road Closure
A school bus stuck in a ditch slowed traffic on Wednesday afternoon on Stallion Road in Cantonment, near the road construction on...
Clean Sweep On The Court: Ransom Middle Takes Three From Bailey Middle
The Ransom Middle School Tigers swept three — junior varsity, girls and varsity — from the Bailey Middle School Bulldogs at Bailey...
Tate Lady Aggies Roll Past West Florida In Four Sets
The Tate Lady Aggies picked up an impressive road victory Wednesday night, defeating the West Florida Jaguars 3-1 in non-district...
Escambia County Man Gets 45 Years For Fatal Gas Station Shooting
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for a 2024 fatal shooting at a gas station. Arrington Marcellas Moultrie,...
Tate High Inducts New National Honor Society Members
Three dozen new members were inducted this week into the National Honor Society at Tate High School. Membership is based on the organization’s...
Sunny Skies and Pleasant Lows Ahead for the Area
Tuesday evening’s sunset sky put on the quite the show in North Escambia, with dramatic blazing colors over Tate High School’s...
New Laws, Final $1 Minimum Wage Hike Arrive October 1
Among the new laws taking effect October 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang members, a new penalty for those who involve...
Tough Tuesday On The Court For Tate, Northview
It was a tough Tuesday night on the court for area teams as both the Tate Aggies and Northview Chiefs dropped home volleyball matches. Niceville...
West Roberts Road Closing Yet Again After Brief Reopening
West Roberts Road will completely close on Tuesday, this time for the rest of the week. A portion of West Roberts Road that was closed...
Two Mississippi Men Charged After Traffic Stop Yields Over A Half Pound Of Cocaine
A routine traffic stop led to drug trafficking charges and the seizure of more than half a pound of cocaine, according to the Atmore...
Felon Arrested On Drug, Weapon Charges Following I-10 Traffic Stop In Escambia County
A Pace man with multiple felony convictions faces a series of drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop near the Florida–Alabama...
Lipscomb Elementary Honors Special Area Champions
Lipscomb Elementary School recently recognized its August Special Area Champions. The champions were honored in areas that included...
Pensacola High Rallies Past Northview in Four Sets; Tigers Also Sweep JV
The Pensacola High School Tigers rallied past the Northview Lady Chiefs 3-1 on Monday night in Bratt. Northview came out strong to...
Commerce Chief Kelly Named Pensacola State College President
Pensacola State College has named. Alex Kelly, Secretary of the Florida Department of Commerce, as the school’s next president. The...
Log Truck Driver, 66, Pronounced Deceased After Highway 29 Crash
The 66-year-old driver of a log truck was pronounced deceased on Monday afternoon following a crash on Highway 29 north of Molino. The...
Cottage Hill Water Works: Boil Water Notice Neal Road Area
Cottage Hill Water Works performed system upgrades on Monday on Neal Road west of Forehand Lane that also affected Ridge Way, Hillock...
Council On Aging Expands Senior Meals, Services In Century And Cantonment
A $62,500 grant approved by Escambia County commissioners is restoring and expanding free meal services for older adults living in...
Driver Takes Wild Ride After Running Off Highway 97, Crossing Kansas
A driver took a wild ride after running off Highway 97 near Walnut Hill sometime on Sunday morning. The driver of a southbound Lincoln...
Average Escambia County Gas Price Is Now Above $4 Per Gallon
The Escambia County average gas price has now passed the $4 mark. Florida gas prices surged 21 cents per gallon last week as rising...