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Case Continued For Homicide Suspect That Claimed Self Defense In McDavid Main Street Drug Deal
During a court appearance on Monday, a court case was continued for the suspect in a February 2025 fatal shooting on Main Street in McDavid. The suspect claims he shot the victim out of fear, but the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says it was murder.
Investigators charged Antonio Marshone DeSoto, now 26, with homicide for the [...]
PensaKeyla Proud! Relive Top 3 Idol Finalist Keyla Richardson’s Concert, Parade
Keyla Richardson’s quest to be the next American Idol ended at the Top 3 on Monday night, but oh what a ride.
Last week, Richardson was in Pensacola for Keyla Fest, with a downtown parade and concert.
You can relive both in our photo galleries:
For a photo gallery from the concert parade and more, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos [...]
Baby, Adult Reportedly Transported Following Highway 29, Old Chemstrand Crash
A baby and an adult were reportedly transported to the hospital following an afternoon crash at Highway 29 and Old Chemstrand Road.
The crash, involving a GMC Terrain and GMC Sierra, occurred just before 1 p.m. The cause is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
None of the injuries were believed to be serious.
NorthEscambia.com photos by [...]
Escambia Man Charged With Traveling To Meet A Minor At Nine Mile Restaurant
A 62-year-old man was arrested after allegedly traveling to a local Waffle Huse to meet a child for illegal sexual activity.
Billy Ray Rogers was arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office last Wednesday at the Waffle House on East Nine Mile Road at 7 East Nine Mile Road, near North Palafox Street. He faces a [...]
Century Nonprofit Awarded $10,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to a Century nonprofit for a family literacy project.
The funds were awarded to the Extra Mile Club Str8 Up for the project “Families Getting Out of the Rat Race A Family Financial Literacy”.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation annually awards grants to public schools, libraries and [...]
Full Post Office Services Return To Walnut Hill For The First Time In Nearly Two Years
After nearly two years, full services are set to return to the Walnut Hill Post Office on Monday.
Beginning Monday, the post office will once again offer full shipping and receiving services.
“We are excited to finally be back to providing these services to the community,” said Cortney Owens, EREC manager of marketing and communications.
The Walnut Hill [...]
Escambia County Inspirational Student Heroes Honored
Cox Communications and the Escambia County Council of PTAs/PTSAs (ECCPTA) came together to recognize 52 remarkable students during the annual Cox Inspirational Student Hero Awards and ECCPTA Students of the Year Awards.
The students were honored for demonstrating strength, resilience, and perseverance while overcoming significant personal hardships. From navigating medical challenges and family loss to persevering [...]
West Fraser Announces $70.25 Million Expansion In McDavid Following Tax Break Approval
The day after the Escambia County Commission approved a tax break for the West Fraser sawmill in McDavid, the company announced a $70.25 million expansion that will create 30 new jobs.
Thursday night, the commission approved an Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) for the company, giving the company a 70% ad valorem tax exemption [...]
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