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Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century (With Gallery)
The 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century on Monday morning before continuing to Pensacola.
The torch run started at the Florida/Alabama state line on a foggy morning. Runners from Century Correctional Institution carried the torch south on Highway 29 from the state line to the Century Town Hall [...]
Train Strikes Vehicle At Cantonment Crossing Sunday Night
A train struck a vehicle Sunday night in Cantonment.
For an unknown reason, the passenger car was on the railroad tracks on Highway 95A at East Kingsfield Road when it was struck by a CSX train around 11:05 p.m., pushing the car away from the crossing.
First responders arrived to find no one in or around the [...]
Saturday Night Crash Claims Life Of Motorcyclist On Highway 97
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a pickup truck on Saturday night on Highway 97.
The crash occurred about two miles south of Tungoil Road, or about six miles south of Walnut Hill.
The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man from Stapleton, Alabama, was northbound on Highway 97 when he crossed the centerline, according to the Florida Highway [...]
Man Wanted For Cantonment Homicide After Victim’s Body Found
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a homicide suspect in connection with the death of a 34-year-old man found dead in Cantonment.
Devaughn Kentrell Williamson is wanted in connection to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 4 in the 100 block of Booker Lane, just north of Booker Street.
Deputies originally responded to Booker [...]
Photo Gallery: Opening Day At Molino, NEP and Century Ballparks
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season at several local ballparks including NEP, Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park and the Molino Ballpark.
For a photo gallery that includes scenes from Molino, Century and ENP, click here.
Related story: Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day For A Growing Century Blackcats Ball Program
Reader submitted and NorthEscambia.com [...]
Students Learn About Ag During NHS ‘Fresh From Florida’ Event (With Gallery)
About 550 elementary school students from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties attended the annual Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” agricultural advocacy program Friday morning at the school in Bratt.
Formerly known as the “Food For America program”, the event gave students a chance to learn about agriculture first hand, up close and personal with [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Making False Claim Of Liquor Store Knife Attack
A Cantonment man was arrested after security footage allegedly debunked his claims of being threatened with a knife during a January disturbance at a local liquor store.
Kenneth Scott Miller, 48, is charged with a felony count of making a false report to law enforcement. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $500 [...]
Sheriff: Illegal Immigrant Charged With ‘Horrendous’ Manslaughter Of 3-Year-Old In Cantonment
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Cantonment man following the death of his 3-year-old nephew, describing the case as “horrendous and despicable”.
The suspect, Samuel Antonio Maldonado Erazo, is currently charged with negligent manslaughter, though Simmons indicated that more severe charges are being considered as the investigation continues The sheriff [...]
County Commission Affirms Administrator’s Decision To Hire Christal Bell-Rivera As Library Director
Thursday night, the Escambia County Commission affirmed the county administrator’s decision to hire Christal Bell-Rivera as the next library services director, rejecting recommendations from the West Florida Library Board of Governance (BOG) that ranked two other candidates higher.
The BOG recommended Bradley Vinson, current coordinator of media services for the Escambia County School District, as its [...]
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Escambia County (AL) Woman Charged with Murder in Shooting Death Of 27-Year-Old Woman
An Escambia County, Alabama, woman has been charged with murdering another woman late last week. Renotta Seltzer was booked into the...
Slight Chance Of Rain Today, Wednesday Night Cold Front On The Way
The next few days in the North Escambia area will feature a warm-up with highs reaching the lower 80s by Tuesday and Wednesday. While...
Gas Prices Skyrocket Due To Iran Conflict, AAA Says
Florida gas prices skyrocketed in response to the conflict in Iran. The state average surged 57 cents per gallon last week, and Sunday’s...
Cadets Attend First Combined Area NJROTC Military Ball
Cadets from across the county traded their uniforms for dress blues as Northview High School joined four other area units for the...
Hundreds Attend Roy Hyatt ‘Night Of Nature’ In Cantonment
Hundreds of people attended the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center’s “Night of Nature” on Friday in Cantonment. About 450 visitors...
Tate Goes 3-4 At Weekend At Panama City Softball Challenge
The Tate Lady Aggies went 3-1 at the Florida-USA Softball Challenge 2026 on Friday and Saturday in Panama City. Senior Kaylie Mitchell...
Northview Takes Three At Weekend At Panama City Softball Challenge
Northview’s Lady Chiefs went 3-1 at the Florida-USA Softball Challenge 2026 on Friday and Saturday in Panama City. Daviona Randolph...
Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day For A Growing Century Blackcats Ball Program
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season for the Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park. The program is continuing...
Escambia Fire Responds To Reported House Fire Off Chemstrand Road
Saturday night, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire just off Chemstrand Road. The fire in the 600 block...
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Problem Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Florida Senator Renews Push To Make Daylight Saving Time Year-Round
As we spring forward by an hour tonight, one Florida senator has renewed his push to keep daylight saving time year-round. His Sunshine...
Northview Walks Off With Extra Inning District Thriller 5-4 Over Jay
Northview 5, Jay 4 (8 innings) The Northview Chiefs walked off with a 5-4 win over the Jay Royals in an extra inning district thriller...
Escambia County Man Faces Federal Gun And Drug Charges
An Escambia County man is facing federal gun and drug charges. Terry Terrell Crenshaw, 39 was in indicted in federal court on one...
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Escambia Judge Appointment
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a judicial appointment in Escambia County, Alabama. Ivey appointed Wade Leon Hartley of...
Mayor Enthusiastic About Century’s Future After Regional Economic Forum
Century Mayor Ben Boutwell left Miramar Beach Thursday afternoon encouraged and enthusiastic about future opportunities for Century. Boutwell,...
Portwood Homers Twice, Reid Once; Bridge Throws No-Hitter As Northview Beats PCA
Northview 11, Pensacola Christian 0 With two home runs from Jase Portwood, a Sam Reid homer, and a no-hitter from Jackson Bridges,...
NAS Pensacola Implements To Visitor Access Rules, Including Background Checks
As the war continues in the Middle East, Naval Air Station Pensacola has implemented new visitor access rules, including a background...
McLellan Throws Shutout As Tate Beats Southwest Christian
Tate 3 Southwest Christian School 0 Bryton McLellan threw a complete game shutout as the Tate Aggies shut out the Southwest Christian...
FDOT Officially Announces Highway 97 Resurfacing Project To Begin
The Florida Department of Transportation on Thursday officially announced a $14 million project to resurface Highway 97 from Highway...
Tate Boys Tennis Beats Pace
The Tate High School boys tennis team earned another win Thursday, defeating Pace 5-2. The Aggies, now 7-1 overall, will host Escambia...
Firefighters Extinguish Grass Fire At FPL Solar Farm In Molino
Firefighters battled a brush and grass fire midday Thursday at the Florida Power & Light Sparkleberry Solar Energy Center on Pilgrim...
No Serious Injuries In Fiery Cantonment Wreck (With Gallery)
There were no serious injuries reported in a fiery crash on Wednesday night in Cantonment. The driver of a Hyundai Elantra apparently...
Northview NJROTC Cadets Undergo Annual Inspection (With Gallery)
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday morning at the school, with cadets undergoing face-to-face scrutiny...
Escambia County Schools Will ‘Unplug’ On Friday
Escambia County Public Schools will observe ‘National Day of Unplugging’ across all campuses on Friday. ECPS said in order to...
Century Correctional Inmate Assaulted Multiple Officers, FDC Says
A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted multiple correctional officers recently, according to the Florida Department of...
UWF Awarded $2 Million National Science Foundation Grant To Support STEM Students
The University of West Florida has received a $2 million, six-year S-STEM Track 2: Implementation grant to support academically talented,...
Student Athletes Honored At FCA Basketball, Soccer Banquets
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently presented Above the Rim Awards for basketball and the Beyond the Goal Awards for soccer. The...
It’s Getting Warmer: When Is Spring Breaking?
Warmer days and sunshine have students anticipating Spring Break. For Escambia County Public Schools students, Spring Break is March...
Highway 97 Crash Snaps Power Pole; Over 500 FPL Customers Lose Power
A driver was airlifted after crashing into a power pole on Highway 97 on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 2:40 p.m....
Teen Seriously Injured When His Pickup Crashes Off Kingsfield Road Bridge
A teen was seriously injured when he crashed his pickup truck off a Cantonment bridge on Wednesday afternoon. The Florida Highway...
Former Escambia Firefighter Assigned To Beulah Gets 75 Years In Federal Prison For Child Porn
A former firefighter assigned to the Beulah Fire Station has been sentenced to 75 year in federal prison on child porn charges. The...
Century Water Rates Could Nearly Double In Effort To Keep System Afloat
Town of Century water system customers are facing a potential rate hike that would nearly double the cost of water usage, alongside...