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New Nine Mile Road Costco Construction Moving Quickly
Construction is underway on a new Costco at 225 East Nine Mile Road.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee gave final approval in August 2025 for a Costco at 225 East Nine Mile, the previous site of a long-closed Kmart and, later, a Planet Fitness.. The architectural firm MG2, which has partnered with Costco for 30 [...]
Cantonment Man Arrested For Burglary At Olive Baptist Church
A Cantonment man is was arrested for allegedly breaking into an Olive Baptist Church ministry building and a church, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Charles Edward Suggs, 53, was charged with felony counts of burglary of an unoccupied structure, criminal mischief with property damage over $2,500, possession of burglary tools, and misdemeanor larceny.
Deputies responded to [...]
No Injuries In Highway 29 Rollover Crash Near Bogia Road
There were no injuries in a single vehicle rollover crash midday Saturday on Highway 29.
About noon, the driver of a Kia sedan lost control, left the roadway, and overturned in a muddy ditch alongside Highway 29 near Bogia Road.
Both the driver and passenger escaped without injury.
The McDavid Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to [...]
Century Correctional Officer Sexually Assaulted By Inmate, FDC Says
A correctional officer at Century Correctional Institution was sexually assaulted by an inmate, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmate David Gutierrez, 34, sexually assaulted the officer, the FDC said.
The FDC said the officer was injured but did not provide further details. All assaults are investigated, and disciplinary action is imposed in accordance with [...]
Baby Reportedly Injured In Cantonment Crash Involving SUV, Escambia Deputy
An infant was reportedly injured during a crash involving an SUV and an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office cruiser late Friday night in Cantonment.
The crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. on West Roberts Road near Sutton Place Drive. The deputy was reportedly just off the roadway when her cruiser was struck by the SUV.
The infant was transported [...]
Escambia Westgate’s Very Special Mardi Gras Parade (With Photo Gallery)
Let the good times roll!
The 33rd annual Mardi Gras parade was held Friday morning at Escambia Westgate School — a very special parade for the school’s special needs students.
With plenty of beads, trinkets, smiles, and Mardi Gras krewes, the parade rolled through the school parking lot for students with sensory issues that might not otherwise [...]
Man Convicted Of Manslaughter For Fatally Shooting Teen At 2024 Cottage Hill Party
A Cantonment man has been convicted of manslaughter for the April 2024 fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at a party at a Cottage Hill home. He was also convicted of evidence tampering as a two-day trial concluded on Friday.
Ethan Alexander O’Brien, 21, will be sentenced on April 16.
The investigation determined that during a large gathering [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Arson For Torching His Own Jeep
A Cantonment man has been charged with arson after allegedly torching his vehicle last Sunday morning.
As we previously reported, a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo was discovered burning with no one around alongside Neal Road near Pine Top Lane shortly before 9:30 a.m.
Now, Jerry Kent Calvert, 24, has been charged with felony arson in connection with [...]
Century CRA Reemerges with $191K Balance For Blighted Area; First Meeting in Years Held
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) now has $191,151.89 in the bank and will soon begin to consider how potential projects can improve blighted areas of the town.
The five members of the Century Town Council and one citizen currently sit as the CRA board, which is expected to meet quarterly. However, a meeting this week [...]
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JV Northview Chiefs Go 2-1 At Weekend Tournament With Big Win Over Opp
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Lady Aggies Rebound From Early Losses To Down Foley In Tournament Play
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Tate Bats Explode in Double-Digit Win Over North Bay Haven (With Gallery)
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Early Northview Chiefs Lead Evaporates In One-Run Loss To The Escambia Gators (Gallery)
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Bigalow Nets Hat Trick For Aggies Against Navarre (With Gallery)
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Racist Comments Get Man Kicked Out Of Escambia Commission Meeting
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Tate High Theatre Presents ‘Shrek The Musical’
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Atmore Man Charged With Attempted Rape, Assault Of Woman
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Baseball: Tate Varsity Falls To Crestview; JV And Freshmen Earn Wins
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Escambia County Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Firearm Possession
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Tate High School Students Explore Futures At Career And College Fair
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Tate Aggies Cheerleader Alyssa Bello Commits To South Alabama
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McLellan Strikes Out 11 As Tate Downs West Florida 7-2
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Injured Alabama Deputy Escorted Through North Escambia Following High-Speed Pursuit
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Stray Bullet Strikes Cottage Hill Home; Deputies Find Target Shooters Nearby
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$5 Million O.C. Phillips Bridge Replacement Project Set To Begin
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