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Cantonment Contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste Sentenced To 30 Years
Embattled Cantonment contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste was sentenced Monday morning to 30 years in state prison following his conviction last week on racketeering and organized fraud charges.
Chief Judge John Simon sentenced LaCoste to 30 years on each count—racketeering and organized fraud over $50,000—with the terms ordered to run concurrently.
A six-person jury deliberated for less than [...]
FDOT Considering Traffic Light Or ‘Restricted Crossing U-Turn’ For Highway 29 At Highway 196
The Florida Department of Transportation is considering two options for a Highway 29 safety project at Highway 196 (Barrineau Park Road). One option is a traditional traffic signal, and the other is called an RCUT (Restricted Crossing U-Turn) intersection that would force vehicles to make U-turns on Highway 29 to cross over.
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The traffic signal [...]
Century Teen Charged in Fatal Showalter Park Shooting Transferred to Adult Court, Claims Self-Defense
A 16-year-old Century teen charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting at Showalter Park has officially been ordered transferred to adult court, where he is now being held without bond.
Keyunta Iveon Ewing of Mayo Street, known locally as “Baby K,” appeared in court on Friday. A judge ordered that he [...]
Frontier Discontinuing Copper Landline Service In Walnut Hill, Bratt, Molino, Atmore
Frontier Communications of the South is discontinuing copper-based landline phone services in Northwest Florida, including Walnut Hill, Molino and Bratt, and the Atmore area in Alabama.
The application for Alabama is already approved by the FCC. A related application to discontinue legacy telephone service in Frontier’s Florida service territory was scheduled for automatic FCC approval on [...]
Century Correctional Inmate Sentenced For Trafficking Meth Behind Bars
An inmate at Century Correctional Institution has been convicted and sentenced to additional time in prison following a routine search that uncovered a large cache of contraband hidden on his person, including a trafficking amount of methamphetamine.
An Escambia County jury found 45-year-old Shane DeWayne Hollis guilty of felony trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a [...]
New West Roberts Road Closure Begins Today; Reopening Expected After Labor Day Weekend
A new closure is expected to begin today, August 29, on West Roberts Road between Tate Road and Highway 29 as crews continue roadway reconstruction for the $4.6 million West Roberts Road Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project.
West Roberts Road between Tate Road and Highway 29 is expected to reopen after Labor Day weekend, weather permitting. [...]
Two Century Council Members Named to Florida League of Cities Policy Committees
Two members of the Century Town Council have been appointed to serve on 2026–2027 Florida League of Cities (FLC) Legislative Policy Committees.
Councilwoman Shelisa McCall Abraham was appointed to the Development, Code Compliance, and Redevelopment Committee, while Councilmember Sparkie Harrison was named to the Finance and Taxation Committee.
Committee appointments were made by Florida League of Cities [...]
Jay Man Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison On Multiple Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Jay man was sentenced to 40 years in state prison this week on multiple felony child sexual abuse charges.
Judge Clifton Drake sentenced Kyle Wesley Allen Stover to 40 years in state prison followed by lifetime sex offender probation for lewd or lascivious molestation (victim less than 12 years of age, defendant 18 years of [...]
Century Issues Drinking Water Warning After Elevated Lead Found In Home Samples; Town Says Its System Is Clear
The Town of Century has issued a “Drinking Water Warning” after sampling showed elevated lead levels in some homes.
“We collected samples and analyzed them for lead. The results of more than 10 percent of our samples exceeded the action level for lead,” the notice stated about the samples collected at faucets inside the homes August [...]
Man Gets Life In Federal Prison For Murdering Reservist Just Behind Nine Mile Kohl’s
An Alabama man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for fatally shooting and running over a woman on January 2, 2025, near an apartment complex behind Kohl’s on Nine Mile Road.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to the area of an apartment complex on Baldridge Drive about 8:30 p.m. to find [...]
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Driver Cited Following T-Bone Crash With ECSO Deputy In Byrneville
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Cantonment Man Pleads Not Guilty To Pensacola Construction Site Grand Theft
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly stealing commercial light fixtures from a downtown Pensacola construction site. Joseph...
Highs In Low 90s With Rain Chances Peaking By Wednesday And Thursday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny,...
Two Escambia Fentanyl Traffickers Sentenced To Federal Prison
Two Escambia County fentanyl traffickers have been sentenced to federal prison. Thomas Christopher Morton, 47, and Laurie Ann Chapman,...
Florida Cattle Ranchers Push Back On Trump’s Beef Import Plan
Florida’s cattle ranchers are criticizing President Donald Trump’s move to import 300,000 tons of tariff-free beef to lower prices...
Florida Gas Prices Remain Elevated Heading To Labor Day Weekend
Florida drivers are paying slightly more at the pump as they head into the Labor Day holiday weekend. The state average price for...
Wahoos Quieted By Biscuits In Sunday Finale
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos were unable to shrink their magic number to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday afternoon, falling 7-2 to the...
Boil Water Notice For Pauline Street, Rusty Lane In Gonzalez
A boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Pauline Street and Rusty Lane in Gonzalez. Specifically, the boil water...
Weekly Traffic Report: Slowdown Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
FWC Hunter Safety Courses In September In Molino, Jay, Milton
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Molino,...
Florida Government Weekly Roundup: Cutting Jabs
Florida Weekly Roundup is a look back at last week in a Florida politics and government. With students back in class, educators are...
Blue Wahoos Set Home Run Record In Win Over Biscuits, Move Closer To Division Title
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Montgomery Biscuits 5-2 on Saturday night, securing their third win in a row and lowering their...
ECFR And Jay Fire Department Conduct Specialized Grain Bin Rescue Training
Escambia County Fire Rescue joined the Jay Fire Department this week for a Grain Bin Rescue Class, a specialized training that tested...
Pierce Leads Tate Past Former Milton Team In 24-21 Win
Senior quarterback Cade Pierce returned to his old stomping grounds Friday night to lead the Tate Aggies to a gritty 24-21 road victory...
Chiefs Roll Past McIntosh 42-13, Shift Focus To Graceville Road Trip
The Northview Chiefs remained undefeated on the young season Friday night, rolling past the McIntosh Demons 42-13 just across the...
Friday Night Football Scoreboard
Here are Friday night football scores from across the North Escambia area. FLORIDA Thursday Niceville 41, West Florida 14 Friday ...
Recap: UWF Football With Stunning Win Over No.16 Southern Illinois In Division I Debut
Given an opportunity for a second historical debut, the UWF football team produced another stunning achievement. The Argos, a 20-point...
DeSantis ReAppoints Nick Patronis, The Congressman’s Brother, To Northwest Florida Water Board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the reappointment of Nick Patronis to the Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing...
Matheus’ Multiple RBIs Leads Wahoos to 5-3 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their magic number shrink again on Friday night, with a come from behind 5-3 win over the Montgomery...
Jury Convicts Cantonment Contractor Jesse Wayne LaCoste Of Racketeering, Fraud
For a sentencing update, click here. A six-person jury deliberated for less than one hour Thursday before convicting embattled contractor...
Historic Upset: UWF Beats No. 16 Southern Illinois In Division I Debut
The University of West Florida won its first Division I football game on Thursday night at home. UWF beat No. 16 Southern Illinois...
Update: Grand Jury Findings Called ‘Politically Motivated,’ Spurs Call For Resignations
Democrats on Thursday called for more investigations and resignations of top state officials after a leaked state grand jury report...
Man Facing Multiple Drug Trafficking, Distribution Charges After Task Force Raid
An Atmore man is facing a slate of felony drug offenses after a multi-agency task force raided a residence in the city. Kelvin Owens...
Wahoos Best Biscuits In Extras As Magic Number Narrows To Nine
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos battled back from an early deficit on Thursday night to force extra innings and beat the Montgomery Biscuits...
Farm Share Food Distribution Saturday In Walnut Hill
Justified Incarcerated Ministries will host a Farm Share Food Giveaway in Walnut Hill on Saturday, August 29. The distribution will...
Leaked Hope Florida Grand Jury Report: State ‘Misappropriated’ Funds
A state grand jury report found Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” funds by diverting Medicaid money to a nonprofit,...
Sneak Peek: Planting Part Of Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 Needy Families
Every November, NorthEscambia.com takes you to Farm-City Week, and this year we are giving you an early sneak peek. During Farm-City...
Tate Sweeps West Florida to Stay Unbeaten
The Tate High School Aggies kept their undefeated season rolling with a dominant 3-0 sweep over the visiting West Florida Jaguars,...
Chance Of A Few Scattered Showers Tonight
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance...
Walks Burn Wahoos Against The Montgomery Biscuits
For the first time since last Thursday, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos found themselves in the loss column. In a 10-0 loss to the Montgomery...
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...