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Century Council Votes To Nearly Double Water Rates, Increase Sewer Rates
The Century Town Council voted Tuesday night to nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside smaller increases for wastewater.
The move came after the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) determined that the rate increases were necessary in order to remain financially viable and make payments on six outstanding loans.
“What’s the scenario if we do nothing?” [...]
GoFundMe Aims To Send Body Of Boy Murdered In Cantonment To Mom In Honduras
Horrendous and despicable.
That’s how Escambia COunty Sheriff Chip Simmons described the death of a 3-year-old boy in Cantonment, allegedly due to the negligent actions of his uncle. 28-year-old samuel Antonio Maldonado Erazo at home on Brentco Road.
Orlín Josué Hernandez Reyes died after his mother was deported to Honduras.
Local advocate Grace Resendez McCaffery, owner of Latino [...]
Healthcare Comes to Molino: New Clinic Aims to Bridge Service Gaps and Promote Wellness
A new medical clinic is now open in Molino.
Nurse practitioner Rachel Bradley says Molino is the perfect place to open her office. With no other medical facilities and no grocery store with limited access to fresh food, she said, “Molino has challenges when it comes to making good food choices which impacts the health of [...]
Sixth Suspect In Atmore MLK Day Shooting Surrenders To Police
A sixth suspect has now been arrested in connection with a MLK Day shooting incident in Atmore.
Jovaughntai Henderson, 19, surrendered at the Atmore Police Department on charges of attempted murder, four counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied building, and discharging a firearm into an occupied building or vehicle.
“Photos shown below depict Henderson wearing [...]
Fire Destroys Large Barn In Molino (Gallery)
Fire destroyed a large barn in Molino on Sunday afternoon.
The approximately 2,400-square-foot barn was fully involved in fire shortly after the blaze was reported to Escambia County Fire Rescue around 3:30 p.m. on Sunshine Ride Court, off Sunshine Hill Road west of Highway 97.
For more photos, click here.
The fire reportedly started when someone was working [...]
Community Honors Cantonment Veteran Critically Wounded In Operation Epic Fury (With Gallery)
Hundreds of people came together Saturday to honor retired former serviceman Hunter Girdner of Cantonment, who was critically wounded while saving a member of his military contract crew in support of Operation Epic Fury.
“I appreciate everyone for coming,” Girdner (pictured left) told the crowd gathered at the University of West Florida Conference Center. “It really [...]
Walnut Hill Ruritan Holds 51st Annual Farm Auction (With Photo Gallery)
The Walnut Hill Ruritan Club held its 51st annual auction Saturday in Walnut Hill with crowds bidding on farm equipment and hundreds of other items.
All proceeds from the auction benefit the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club’s community service projects in the Walnut Hill area. The auction is held each year in the spring.
For a photo gallery, [...]
Teen Girl Airlifted After Accidental Shooting Near Century
A 17-year-old female was accidentally shot Friday night near Century.
The incident happened around 8:40 p.m. on Carnley Road, just northeast of Century.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, someone was cleaning a .45-caliber weapon that they thought to be unloaded. The weapon discharged, hitting the teen in the upper leg.
The victim was airlifted by Aircare [...]
Navy JROTC Students In Escambia County Ordered to Stop Wearing Uniforms, Gear
Members of the Navy JROTC at high schools in Escambia County are being told not to wear their uniforms, gear, or any other NJROTC clothing on or off campus for now. The order from the NJROTC comes after a gunman opened fire in an ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia on Thursday, killing [...]
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Sunshine And Near 60 Today; Into The 80s By The Weekend
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Two NAS Pensacola Sailors Credited With Saving Driver After High-Speed Creek Crash
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Northwest Florida Congressman Patronis Speaks Out On Shutdown And TSA
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Ray Palmer Of Pensacola Sports Named To Sports ETA Hall Of Fame
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Northview Gets 11-Inning Spring Break Shutout of T.R. Miller
The Northview Chiefs earned a Spring Break shutout 3-0 over T.R. Miller in 11 innings Tuesday night. Jase Portwood earned the win...
Aggie Classic Scores, Schedule
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Two Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Chase In Escambia County
Two people were arrested in Escambia County after deputies chased a vehicle stolen out of Port St. Lucie. Last Thursday, a deputy...
ECUA Executive Director Bruce Woody Is Retiring
ECUA Executive Director Bruce Woody is retiring after six years in the position. His last official day will be on or about July 6,...
Byrneville Elementary Names Students of The Month
Byrneville Elementary School recently named its February Students of the Month. They are: Kindergarten: Tayla Nichols and Ellie Vollmer 1st...
Wednesday: Fresh Produce on Wheels From Millie Mobile Market In Molino
The Millie Mobile Market is scheduled to be in Molino on Wednesday with a variety of fresh produce. Millie will be at the Molino Community...
Escambia Member Of Outlaws Motorcycle Club Pleads Guilty To Federal Arson Charge
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Update: Man Completes Walk Across America From Top To Bottom
In early December, we introduced to Tim Hickle as he traveled through North Escambia on a quest to walk across America from north...
It’s Spring Break – That Means The Annual Aggie Classic
It’s spring break, and that means it’s time for the 31st annual Harvesters Credit Union Aggie Classic with teams from...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Surge 84 Cents In 12 Days, More Increases Possible
Florida gas prices continue to climb at the fastest pace in four years. Over the past 12 days, the state average rose 84 cents, adding...
Escambia Man Critically Injured When Pickup Rolls, Hits Pole, Lands In Church Parking Lot
A 30-year-old Escambia County man was critically injured in an early Saturday morning crash. The Florida Highway Patrol said the man...
Here Are 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...
Back-to-Back: Tate Track Takes Top Spot At Battle By The Beach
For the second straight week, the Tate High School Girls’ Track and Field Team earned a first-place win. The Aggies took the...
UWF Men’s Basketball Falls In NCAA Tournament First Round
West Florida (25-9, 15-7 Gulf South) fell to West Alabama (27-5, 19-3 Gulf South) with a final score of 53–58 on Saturday at Rick...
Water Safety Takes Center Stage as Cantonment Rotary Club Visits Bratt Elementary
The Cantonment Rotary Club brought its “Josh the Baby Otter” book project to Bratt Elementary School recently. Club members...
New Escambia County Extension Council Members Appointed
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners recently appointed several North Escambia residents to the Escambia County Extension...
State Arrests Man In Escambia County For ‘Sophisticated Fuel Theft Operation’
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Escambia County in what state authorities described as a sophisticated fuel theft operation spanning...
Pineview Church Road South Of Jay To Close On Monday
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Ice Flyers Bounce Back With Win Over Macon Mayhem (Gallery)
The Pensacola Ice Flyers bounced back on Small Dog Race Night defeating the Macon Mayhem 4–2 on Saturday night at the Hangar...
Fifth Suspect In Atmore MLK Day Shooting Arrested In Florida
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NWS: EF1 Tornado Caused Damage On Poarch Creek Reservation Near Atmore
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Northview Beats L.E.A.D. Academy, Tate Softball Slips To WFHS
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PPD Officer Arrested For Allegedly Failing To Disclose HIV Status To Partner
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Mayhem Top Ice Flyers In OT (With Gallery)
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Dump Truck Left Hanging Over Escambia Bay Bridge After Tire Blowout
A blown tire sent a dump truck partially off the I-10 Escambia Bay Bridge on Friday morning, leaving part of the truck hanging over...
Work Set To Begin Soon On Cantonment Winn-Dixie Conversion To New Aldi Store
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Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Auction Is Saturday
The 50th Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction will be held Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m. The auction includes...