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FDLE Arrests Cantonment Man On Multiple Felony Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a Cantonment man on multiple felony child sexual exploitation charges.
Michael Anthony Hall, Jr. was charged with 11 second-degree felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, eight third-degree felony counts of obscene communication of child sexual abuse material, and one third-degree felony count of using a [...]
Wet Saturday, Chance Of Thunderstorms
High rain chances continue through Saturday with the potential for localized flash flooding. A few strong storms capable of producing strong wind gusts will be possible through the weekend.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming [...]
Lightning Strike Sparks Small Attic Fire at Gonzalez Baptist Church
A lightning strike sparked a small, smoldering attic fire Friday morning at Gonzalez Baptist Church.
Multiple Escambia County Fire Rescue units responded just after 7:30 a.m. to the church on Pauline Street at the intersection of Old Chemstrand Road. Firefighters traced the smell of smoke to a lightning strike near the steeple. No major damage was [...]
Escambia Commissioners Stand Firm On Existing Data Center Ban, Take No Action On Moratorium
Thursday night, the Escambia County Commission took no action on setting public hearings in order to establish a data center moratorium, saying data centers are already absolutely banned in Escambia County.
“Your LDC (Land Development Code) currently does not allow them, and you have imposed an ordinance previously that indicates that they are not appropriate in [...]
Remembering: Our 9/11 Museum, World Trade Center Site Photos
The images are burned in our minds. The sight of two planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
The site where the towers fell is a quiet spot in lower Manhattan that is home to 9/11 Memorial.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
The Memorial remembers and honors [...]
Walk Audits To Evaluate Century Crosswalks, Sidewalks And Mobility
Volunteers gathered Thursday evening as work continues on an AARP Community Challenge grant project to assess local pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Over the coming weeks, the volunteers will conduct walk “audits,” looking at routes and safety, in areas that include East Hecker Road, around Dollar General at East Hecker Road, and near Food Giant. Small groups [...]
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Tate High Veterinary Academy Students, Mascot Sadie Visit School Board
Students and mascot Sadie from the Tate High School Veterinary Science Academy visited an Escambia County School Board workshop this...
Atmore Parents Charged After 14-Month-Old Ingests Suspected Opioids
An Atmore couple faces felony child endangerment and drug charges after their 14-month-old child suffered an apparent opioid overdose...
25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Observed At NAS Pensacola
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, service members, local first responders, and community members...
Northview Chiefs Roll To 4-0 With Dominant 35-0 Win Over Port St. Joe
The Northview Chiefs made a resounding statement Friday night, proving their shift into Class 1A competition won’t slow down...
Aggies Rebound in Crestview, Roll to 28-7 District Win
The Tate Aggies improved to 3-1 with a strong 28-7 road win over the Crestview Bulldogs on Friday night. The Aggies were coming off...
High School Football Scoreboard
Here is Friday night’s North Escambia area high school football schedule, along with a few scores from Thursday night games. FLORIDA Friday Tate...
Wahoos Whack 3 Homers, Arquette Extends Hitting Streak in 8-4 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos kept their foot on the gas on Friday night with an 8-4 win over their future playoff opponent Biloxi Shuckers. As...
What Station? 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. 12 —...
Where Were You That September Morning?
We publish this piece on an annual basis, and we encourage you to comment below, answering the question ‘Where Were You That...
Florida Executes ‘Hog Trail Killer’ Daniel Conahan For 1996 Murder
Daniel Owen Conahan Jr. was put to death by lethal injection Thursday at Florida State Prison for the 1996 strangulation of 21-year-old...
9/11 In His Own Words: Inside The Pentagon – That September Morning
Steve Vanderwerff, a now retired public affairs action officer for Naval Education and Training Command in Pensacola, was inside...
Northview Dominates Pine Forest In Clean Sweep; Tate Falls To Catholic
Northview Chiefs Sweep Pine Forest The Northview Chiefs dominated on their home court Thursday night in Bratt, rolling past the Pine...
Wahoos Win 7-2 Over Biloxi; Arquette, Williams Homer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos bounced back with a win on Thursday night over the Biloxi Shuckers. Led by a stellar start from Luis Moreno...
Update: West Roberts Road Expected To Reopen Saturday
A portion of West Roberts Road that was temporarily closed for construction on August 29 is expected to reopen on Saturday, weather...
Escambia County Fire Rescue Lt. Darren Snipes Retires After 27 Years of Service
Escambia County Fire Rescue Lt. Darren Snipes has retired. Snipes had 27 years of service in the fire service, including 24.5 years...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier Files Suit Against Netflix In Tech Crackdown
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s push against major tech companies is expanding to include Netflix. He filed a lawsuit against...
ADEM Backs $1.4M Overhaul To Fix Flomaton Wastewater Compliance Violations
The Town of Flomaton is moving forward with a major overhaul of its wastewater system to correct ongoing treatment issues and address...
Century Neighborhood Watch Meetings Resume Thursday
After a summer break, the Century Neighborhood Watch meetings are resuming on Thursday. The group will meet at 5 p.m. at 150 Pond...
Escambia, Santa Rosa Partner To Turn Damaged Signposts Into Artificial Reefs
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are teaming up on an innovative “reef-cycling” initiative to repurpose damaged metal signposts...
Tate Aggies Fall To Visiting Toros In Straight Sets
The Tate High School Aggies fell to the Spanish Fort Toros in straight sets Wednesday evening in Cantonment. Spanish Fort, visiting...
Wahoos On The Wrong End Of Blowout In 9-2 Loss
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Biloxi Shuckers 9-2 on Wednesday night. It was the first time the Shuckers bested the Wahoos...
Florida AG Seeks Criminal Penalties For Chatbot Companies Abetting Crimes
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who already has a probe underway involving an OpenAI chat platform, said Tuesday he’ll...
Molino Tax Collector’s Office Enhances Safety While Highlighting Florida Specialty Plates
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office in Molino has taken an innovative approach to safety, while also taking the chance...
Ernest Ward Eagles Celebrate 8th Grade Night; Fall To Central
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles celebrated 8th Grade Night on Tuesday night, honoring 8th grade football players and cheerleaders. For...
Flomaton Sweeps Northview In Straight Sets; Chiefs Take JV Win
The Flomaton Hurricanes swept the Northview Chiefs in varsity high school volleyball action Tuesday in Flomaton, winning in straight...
Century Walk Audit Project Moves Forward With Thursday Training Session
The Town of Century will hold a volunteer training session Thursday evening as work continues on an AARP Community Challenge grant...
Wahoos Trounce Shuckers In Playoff Preview
In a preview of a playoff matchup beginning in a week, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos made a statement. A 9-run 8th inning led the Wahoos...
Living Her Best Life: Childhood Cancer Survivor Cheers Alongside Tate Aggies
Five-year-old Kinslee Gibson was living her best life on Friday night, cheering with the Tate High School Aggie cheerleaders. Kinslee...
Longtime ECUA Board Member Dale Perkins Passes Away
Longtime Emerald Coast Utilities Authority District 4 Board Member Walter “Dale” Perkins died Sunday, September 6. He was 64. Perkins...
Pedestrian, 69, Struck and Killed Monday In Escambia County
A 69-year-old Pensacola man died after being struck by a vehicle on North W Street in Escambia County on Monday evening. According...
UWF QB Davis Named UAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week
For the second straight week a UWF player has earned a United Athletic Conference weekly award. Quarterback Ty’Ray Davis was...
Recap Of Week 3 For Tate And Northview; Week 4 Preview
Week 3 brought mixed results for area programs, as the Northview Chiefs rolled to a dominant victory while the Tate Aggies came up...
Five People, Including Two Young Children, Injured In Early Morning Hwy 97 Head-on Crash
Five people were seriously injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash early Monday morning south of Walnut Hill. The Florida Highway Patrol...