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Town Of Century Pays Tribute To Late Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr.
The Town of Century on Tuesday night honored the life and service of former Century mayor and councilman Luis Gomez, Jr., who passed away recently. He was 64.
Gomez was appointed interim mayor in August 2023 after the resignation of then-mayor Ben Boutwell. He was later elected to the position with no opposition in 2023 in [...]
Cantonment Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Gun Charges
A Cantonment felon has pleaded guilty in federal court to federal weapons charges.
Jesse Allen Hudson, 43, entered the guilty plea to one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and one count of possession of an unregistered firearm.
Hudson faces up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in [...]
Century Teen Accused In Fatal Showalter Park Shooting Will Be Tried As Adult, Arrest Report Reveals New Details
A 16-year-old Century teen charged with first-degree murder for a deadly shooting at Showalter Park will be tried as an adult, authorities confirmed Monday.
Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said Keyunta Iveon Ewing of Mayo Street will be transferred to adult court, with formal charges to be determined at that time. A timetable for the court [...]
Cantonment Man Who Fled Traffic Stop And Hid In Air Duct Sentenced To Jail
A Cantonment man arrested earlier this year after hiding in an air duct following a traffic stop has been sentenced to jail time.
Kevin Jacob Moore, 36, entered a plea of no contest in Escambia County Circuit Court to possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, operating while driver’s license revoked as a habitual traffic [...]
Possible Infant Skull Found In Wooded Area Near Byrneville Prompts Investigation — But It Was A ‘Realistic Fake’
An investigation determined that a possible human skull found Sunday evening near Byrneville was, in fact, not human or primate.
The small skull, described as an old but realistic-looking, was located in a wooded area on the east side of Rains Road, less than a mile north of West Highway 4 before 6 p.m. by someone [...]
No Serious Injuries Reported In Highway 97 Crash In Davisville
There were no serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday night on Highway 97 at Nokomis Road in Davisville.
The driver of a northbound Silverado pickup truck on Highway 97 apparently attempted to turn left into the Marathon Station parking lot and traveled into the path of a southbound passenger car on Highway 97. Both vehicles [...]
FDLE Warrant Details Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Against McDavid Man
Newly obtained court records outline the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation leading to the recent arrest of a McDavid man on multiple child sexual abuse material charges.
James Thomas McDuffie, 49, of Highway 97A in McDavid, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on an FDLE arrest warrant charging him with 20 second-degree felony counts [...]
New Left Turn Lane Opens From Mobile Highway To West Nine Mile Road
A new turn lane has opened from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to West Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A).
The Florida Department of Transportation reminds drivers that inside lane closures may occur on U.S. 90A between Western Way Drive and Tower Ridge Road as crews construct an inside turn lane and directional median crossover at Field Creek [...]
State Awards Century $75,000 Grant To Map, Analyze Town Water System
The Town of Century has been awarded a $75,000 state grant to create a comprehensive hydraulic model of its municipal drinking water system.
The funding is part of nearly $8.8 million in infrastructure and planning grants awarded on Thursday by Governor Ron DeSantis to small and rural communities across Northwest Florida. Century’s award comes through the [...]
This Is The ‘Suspicious Object’ That Sent A Bomb Squad To Airway Drive On Thursday
Airway Drive south of Nine Mile Road was closed for over two hours on Thursday afternoon while authorities investigated a “suspicious package”.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office shut down a section of the roadway south of the Miracle League Fields at John R. Jones Athletic Park and requested the State Fire Marshal’s Office Bomb Squad to [...]
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Register Now: Free 4-Month Food Distribution Program For Veterans Begins Thursday
A new initiative aimed at easing financial burdens for local military families will launch Thursday evening in Escambia County. The...
Flomaton Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family Of Nine
A family of nine people was displaced after a fire destroyed their Flomaton home early Wednesday morning. The mother, father and their...
Dolly Parton’s Legacy Included Bringing Books To Children In North Escambia
Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at age 80, leaving behind not only a legendary music catalog that spanned decades,...
Deputies Search For Fleeing Domestic Disturbance Suspect In Cantonment
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shots-fired domestic disturbance shortly after 8:15 p.m. Tuesday...
Operation Statewide Shield Recovers Eight Missing Children In Escambia County, 163 Statewide
Eight missing children have been safely located and recovered in Escambia County as part of Operation Statewide Shield, a massive...
Tate Aggies Rule The Vikings; Northview Fall To PHS is Hard-Fought Match
Tate Aggies Rule The Vikings The Tate Aggies lived up to the night’s royal theme Tuesday, delivering a commanding 3-0 sweep...
Scattered Showers Wednesday; Likely Rain Thursday And Friday
Shower and thunderstorm chances will steadily increase in coverage each afternoon through Friday, when the rain chance reaches 90%....
Bryon Donalds Picks Bryan Avila As Running Mate
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, tapped state Sen. Bryan Avila of Miami as his running mate, who would...
Wahoos Win 5th Straight Behind Matheus’ 4-RBI Night
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won a back and forth game against the Montgomery Biscuits to open up their final road trip of the season. With...
Northview FFA Students Take Top Three In Farm Bureau Speech Contest
Northview High School FFA took the top spots at the recent Escambia County Farm Bureau Speech Contest. Grace Oliver (pictured top)...
Florida Department Of Health Seeks To Drop Four Required School Vaccines
The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida...
DeSantis Announces New Restrictions On ‘Inappropriate’ Temporary Cash Assistance Purchases
Florida is set to become the first state in the nation to restrict how recipients spend state cash welfare benefits, banning the purchase...
Learn To Do Business With Escambia County At Upcoming Event
The Escambia County Office of Purchasing is hosting a free open house for current vendors and anyone interested in learning more about...
George Stone Offering GED Classes At Molino Community Center
Adults looking to earn a high school diploma have a local option in North Escambia as GED preparation classes are now underway at...
High School Football Week 1: Winners, Losers, And Lots Of Photos
Week one of North Escambia area football in Florida is in the books. The Northview Chiefs and Pensacola Catholic High Crusaders opened...
AAA: Gas Prices Hold Steady Despite Higher Oil Prices, For Now
Florida gas prices remain relatively stable, despite rising oil and gasoline futures. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline...
Clutch Plays Gets Wahoos To 4th Straight Win
They say timing is everything, and that was ever present on Sunday afternoon at Blue Wahoos Stadium. A well timed home run, a big...
Escambia County Unemployment Rate Holds Nearly Steady At 5.1%
The latest data released on Friday by the Florida Department of Commerce shows the Escambia County unemployment rate nearly steady...
Bonus Gallery: Tate Cheerleaders, Lil’ Aggies, Showband, Fans, And More
High school football Week 1 was a big one Friday night at Tate High’s Pete Gindl Stadium with the cheerleaders, Lil’ Aggies...
High School Open Houses Monday; Middle Schools On Thursday
Open house events will be held this week for all middle and high schools in Escambia County. Open house for all high schools will...
Bonus Photos: Northview, Cheerleaders, Band, Fans, And More
Thursday night was the season opener at home for the Northview Chiefs. For a gallery with the band, cheerleaders, fans, and more,...
Weekly Roundup: Florida Voters Look For ‘Something Different’
Florida Weekly Roundup is a look back at last week in a Florida politics and government. There were few surprises from the voters...
Wahoos Keep Rolling With 4-3 Win Over Smokies
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos squeaked one out against the Knoxville Smokies, winning 4-3 behind two home runs on Saturday night. Jacob...
16-Year-Old Century Showalter Park Murder Suspect In Custody After Surrendering To Deputies
A 16-year-old wanted for a fatal shooting at a Century park is now in custody after turning himself in Friday night. Keyunta Ewing,...
Aggies Overpower Marianna 40-13 (With Photo Gallery)
The Tate Aggies dominated the Marianna Bulldogs 40-13 Friday night at home on Carl Madison Field, rolling to victory in the first...
Celebration Of Life Service Held For Century Murder Victim
A celebration of life service was held Saturday for Adarius Da’Shun Odom, the man shot and killed August 13 at Showalter Park...
U.S. Attorney, Sheriff Host Internet Safety Event On Nine Mile Road
United States Attorney John P. Heekin hosted a community outreach event on internet safety on Thursday evening at the Hadji Shriners...
Friday Night Football Scoreboard
Here are this week’s high school football scores from across the North Escambia area. FLORIDA Friday, August 21 Tate 40, Marianna...
Four-Run Fifth Lifts Wahoos To Electric Win Over Knoxville
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos waited out another two-hour weather delay on Friday night, but rewarded their patient fans with a 6-3 victory...
Cox And Spectrum Finalize Merger: Here Is What It Means For Local Customers
Spectrum and Cox are merging and will operate under the Spectrum name. Charter Communications has officially completed its landmark...
Florida Executes Man Near 20 Years After He Shot His Estranged Wife
Nearly 20 years after he fatally shot his estranged wife at her mother’s Casselberry-area home, William Frances Silvia was executed...
Chiefs Roll Past Rocky Bayou 40-6 In Season-Opening Blowout (With Gallery)
The Northview Chiefs kicked off the season in dominant fashion Thursday night, rolling to a 40-6 blowout victory over Niceville’s...
Wahoos Win One of Two On Thursday Night
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos left Blue Wahoos Stadium with an extra win and loss on their record, after going 1-1 in what was essentially...
Beulah Man, A Former School Custodian, Sentenced To Prison For Trying To Lure Child For Sex
A Beulah man who was working as a school custodian has been sentenced to state prison this week for trying to lure a child for sex. Chad...