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Escambia To Consider Data Center Ban; FloridaWest Says No Active Talks
Escambia County will soon consider an ordinance to ban data centers in the county.
“FloridaWest has never been in active negotiations to build a data center.”
That’s what Chris Platé, CEO of FloridaWest, told the Escambia County Commission on Wednesday night. FloridaWest is the economic development agency for Escambia County.
“That phrase was not mine; it was the [...]
Tate’s Laura Touchstone Named Escambia County Director Of High School Education
Tate High School Principal Laura Touchstone has been appointed director of High School Education for Escambia County Public Schools. The school board unanimously approved the appointment this week following the retirement of Lesa Morgan. The position of Tate High School principal remains open, but is expected to be filled by the start of the 2026-27 [...]
Federal Law Enforcement Activity In Cantonment, And Escambia, Alabama
Federal law enforcement search warrants took place this morning in Cantonment and Escambia County in Alabama.
The Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they assisted the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) with serving two warrants in Cantonment.
“The DEA New Orleans Field Division, assisted by law-enforcement partners, conducted multiple search warrants today across Baldwin and Escambia Counties [...]
Century CRA Board Members Call For Effort To ‘Get Something Started’ On Local Improvements
“Sometimes we have a tendency to not do things. We have a discussion and we never do anything.”
That’s what Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board member Henry Cunningham said Tuesday night as board members generally agreed that it’s time to stop being all talk and actually look at how to improve the CRA.
In October 2018, [...]
Trial Delayed For Cantonment Felon Indicted On Federal Weapons Charges
A Cantonment felon indicted on federal gun charges has been granted a trial continuance.
Jesse Allen Hudson, 43, was indicted for one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and one count of possession of an unregistered firearm.
Hudson was originally scheduled to face a jury trial on June 15. However, U.S. [...]
Five Years Later: Molino Cold Case Murder Remains Unsolved, Investigators Still Seeking Answers
It’s now been five years since a young man was shot in a Molino home, and the case remains unsolved.
At approximately 1:45 a.m. on June 15, 2021, Shyheim Smith was shot inside a family home in the 5500 block of Cedartown Road. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his [...]
Century Changing Yard Waste, Bulk Debris Collections After Council, Resident Outcry
After outcry from residents and town officials, Waste Pro is making changes to yard waste and bulk collections in Century.
At their most recent meeting, town council members expressed concern with the “black can.” It’s a green can with a black lid intended for yard waste, and they said it’s not practical to fit several tree [...]
West Bogia Road Open To Traffic; Paving Delayed By Forecasted Rain
West Bogia Road reopened Sunday afternoon, just two weeks after washing away during torrential rainfall and flooding, but work is not yet complete.
On May 31, an estimated six inches of rain fell in a three-hour window near McDavid. While Highway 29 at West Bogia Road was under several feet of water, West Bogia Road completely [...]
Sen. Don Gaetz Explains Why He Backed Florida Homestead Property Tax Relief Measure
Earlier this month the Senate and the House voted to approve putting lower homestead property taxes on the November ballot.
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 and Sen. Don Gaetz all voted in favor.
In November, [...]
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Flood Warnings: Escambia, Perdido Rivers Forecast To Rise Nearly 15 Feet
Rivers in North Escambia are forecast to rise by nearly 15 feet by the weekend. Escambia River A flood warning is in effect from Friday...
Free Sand For Flood Prep Is Available In Escambia County
Escambia County has still has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas due to a high risk of flash flooding over...
New Assistant Principal Appointments Approved For Tate, Northview High Schools
New assistant principal appointments have been approved for Tate and Northview high schools, marking a promotion for one local educator...
Flash Flood Watch Continues Through Friday Evening
Tropical Storm Arthur dissipated Wednesday night, but the North Escambia ara is still in for several of rainfall with a flash flood...
Two Cantonment Residents Uninjured In Three-Vehicle Serious Escambia County Crash
Two Cantonment residents escaped injury in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday evening in Escambia County. The crash occurred at approximately...
Curiosity Catches the Kitty: Stuck Kitten Rescued From Tree By Escambia Animal Welfare
The Escambia County Department of Animal Rescue successfully rescued a curious little kitten on Wednesday. The kitten somehow managed...
Reminder: MILO, The Mobile ID And Licensing Office, Is In Walnut Hill Today
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Mobile Identification and Licensing Office (MILO) will be in Walnut Hill today, June 18. The...
Blue Wahoos Split Twin Bill With Barons
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Birmingham Barons 6-4 in the first half of their Wednesday doubleheader, but blew a late lead in...
Rev. Janet K. Lee Retires After 43 Years Of Ministry At Century UMC
A community worship service and retirement celebration was held for Rev. Janet K. Lee at Century United Methodist Church. After 43...
Escambia County Felon Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material, Drugs, And Stolen Guns
An Escambia County convicted felon has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on multiple counts of possession...
Florida AG Sues TikTok, Alleges Violation Of State Child Safety Law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed suit again TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform committed a series...
FDOT Completes $5.3 Million Resurfacing Project On Brent Lane, Bayou Boulevard
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a $5.3 million project to resurface State Road 296 (Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard),...
Britt Announces $1.25 Million To Combat Flooding In Atmore
The City of Atmore is set to receive a massive infrastructure boost following a major federal funding announcement on Monday. U.S....
Incoming Tate Senior Brooklyn Ray Commits To Southern Mississippi
Tate High School’s Brooklyn Ray has made an early commitment to continue her athletic and academic career at the University...
Two Injured In Cantonment Highway 29 Crash
Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Cantonment. The crash occurred on Highway 29 near Archer Road...
Tate High Graduate Evan Taylor Commits To Wallace Selma
Tate High School 2026 graduate Evan Taylor has committed to continue his baseball and academic career at Wallace Community College...
Escambia County Conducts Annual Hurricane Exercise
Escambia County Emergency Management hosted its annual hurricane exercise recently at the Emergency Operations Center to test local...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
West Florida Libraries Resume Fine And Fee Payments Today
After system upgrades, fine and fee payments will resume today, June 15, and all West Florida Public Libraries branches. Library staff...
Florida Gas Prices Decline, AAA Says
Florida gas prices are moving lower after rising 17 cents early last week. The state average then declined 12 cents through the weekend. Sunday’s...
Blue Wahoos Clinch Series With 8-4 Win Over Clingstones
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos wrapped up their weeklong road series against the Columbus Clingstones with an 8-4 win on Sunday afternoon. Juan...
Update: West Bogia Road Reopens Just Two Weeks After Flood Collapse
UPDATE: West Bogia Road reopened Sunday afternoon, June 14. Two weeks after West Bogia Road at South Century Boulevard collapsed during...
FHP PIT Maneuver On I-10 Ends Pursuit Of Suicidal Century Man Fleeing Flomaton
A potentially suicidal Century man fleeing from Flomaton crashed Saturday afternoon on I-10 in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida...
Florida Sen. Ashley Moody Fights To Ensure More American Flags Are Made In America
Today, Sunday, June 14, is Flag Day. During Flag Week, Florida Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to ensure more American flags are...
With Recent Rain, Drought Eases Across Most Of Escambia County
For several months, the entire area was in a drought. But with recent rains, most of Escambia County is now just classified as “abnormally...
Donut Strike For Manna Returns June 24-26
In about two weeks, local firefighters and law enforcement officers are answering a different kind of emergency call: the growing...
Blue Wahoos Spin Three-Hit Shutout In 4-0 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Columbus Clingstones 4-0 on Saturday night, riding another dominant start from veteran lefty Luis...
Three Unopposed Century Council Members Automatically Reelected
With no opposition, three Century Town Council members were automatically deemed elected on Friday after no one else qualified to...
Here Are The Escambia County Primary Ballot Races
The 2026 ballot is set for local races in Escambia County after the qualifying period ended at noon Friday. Qualified candidates are...
Beulah Middle FFA Members Attend Debate Camp; Nunn Named Champion
This week, eleven Beulah Middle School FFA members attended debate camp hosted by the Pensacola High School Debate Club. Beulah FFA’s...
Robert ‘Bobby’ Govoni Named ECSO Employee Of The Month
Robert “Bobby” Govoni has been named the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Month Govoni is the information...
Former Northview Coach Jeremy Greenwell Named J.U. Blacksher Offensive Coordinator
Former Northview High School Coach Jeremy Greenwell has been named the new offensive coordinator for the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs in...
Homer Not Enough For Wahoos In 6-3 Loss To Clingstones
Aiva Arquette hit his third home run in as many weeks for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, but mid-inning bullpen woes proved costly in...