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Legislature Approves Placing Homestead Property Tax Amendment On November Ballot
Both the House and Senate on Tuesday approved putting lower homestead property taxes on the November ballot, potentially keeping money in residents’ pockets while causing chaos with local budgets.
The measure, a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, passed the House 75-26 and moved through the Senate on a 30-9 vote. Rep. Michelle Salzman, Rep. Alex Andrade [...]
Escambia County Braces For $94 Million Revenue Loss If Homestead Amendment Passes
If voters approve a homestead property tax amendment in November, Escambia County government will face a major reduction in revenue.
For Escambia County, it’s estimated that will be just over $38 million the first year and $56.2 million the second year, according to estimates from Escambia County Property Appraiser Bubba Peters and his staff, based upon [...]
‘They’ve Stepped Up’ — State To Take Care Of Repairs To Collapsed West Bogia Road
The Florida Department of Transportation will make repairs to West Bogia Road, which collapsed at South Century Boulevard (Highway 29) during flooding caused by torrential rainfall on Sunday afternoon.
“I’m so appreciative of our friends at FDOT for both their support of my constituents and the timeliness of their response,” Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven [...]
Century Man Tased, Shot By Deputies With Less-Lethal Gun Charged With Trailer Attack
A Century mans faces multiple charge after allegedly attacking a disabled individual, jumping through a window to escape deputies, and barricading himself inside a local convenience store bathroom before being shot by deputies with a less-lethal weapon last Friday, May 29.
This is an update to a story we first published minutes after the incident on [...]
Pedestrian Struck And Killed Monday Morning On North Century Boulevard
A 76-year-old Century man was struck and killed Monday morning on North Century Boulevard in Century.
The collision occurred just before 9:30 a.m. near Henry Street, just over 100 yards north of Vallarta Mexican Restaurant.
The pedestrian was standing in the travel lane when he was hit by a northbound Nissan Sentra driven by a 27-year old [...]
West Bogia Road Collapses, Hwy 29 Flooded And Closed On Sunday Afternoon
West Bogia Road at South Century Boulevard collapsed Sunday afternoon during torrential rainfall and flooding.
Radar estimates showed a three-hour rainfall approaching six inches in the McDavid area.
The heavy rainfall flooded and closed Highway 29 for miles, with southbound traffic diverted on Highway 164 to Highway 97.
For a photo gallery, click here.
While Highway 29 at West [...]
ECSO: Woman Pepper Sprayed Victim, Took Swing With Pink Baseball Bat In Century Assault
An Alabama woman was arrested following an early May altercation at Century Woods Apartments where she allegedly sprayed another woman in the face and took a swing at her with a pink baseball bat.
Alexis Marie Cooper, 27, of Atmore, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of felony charges of aggravated battery with [...]
Beulah Man Facing New Charges For Using AI To Create Child Porn
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s case against a Beulah man has expanded after the Office of the State Attorney filed additional felony counts under Florida’s new artificial intelligence child exploitation law.
Tyler Michael Vanover, 38, was originally arrested on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his residence on Fort Deposit Drive off Bridlewood Road following an [...]
Driver Arrested For Fatal 2025 Cantonment DUI Crash Had Previous Local DUI Conviction
The woman arrested Friday for a fiery 2025 DUI crash in Cantonment was previously convicted of DUI in Escambia County.
Kelcey Alexis Eyl, 29, surrendered Friday on outstanding Florida Highway Patrol warrants for DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury. She remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
RELATED:Woman Charged With DUI [...]
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Century Stands To Lose About $10K A Year If Property Taxes Are Cut
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Lower Humidity, High In The Upper 70s
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts...
Century Council, Mayor Donate $1,000 For Northview FFA State Convention Trip
The Northview High School FFA chapter received $1,000 in donations Tuesday night after requesting funds from the Century Town Council...
Jessica Rhea Named Bratt Elementary Volunteer Of The Year
Jessica Rhea was named the Bratt Elementary School Volunteer of the Year. Rhea logged 172 volunteer hours during the last school year....
Escambia County Deploys 43 New Artificial Reefs
Escambia County recently deployed 43 new artificial reefs, providing excellent habitats for marine life and adding even more local...
Arquette’s Late Homer Becomes Wahoos Walk-Off Winner In Rain-Shortened Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos “walked off” the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 5-4 in seven innings on Tuesday night....
New Lane Closures Begin Today In West Roberts Road $4.6 Million Drainage, Widening Project
An An Escambia County $4.6 million West Roberts Road widening and drainage improvement project moves into a new phase today. Lanes...
Escambia Sheriff’s Deputies Seek Bank Robbery Suspect
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a bank robbery on Monday morning. The robbery occurred...
Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Alleging ChatGPT Puts Children at Risk
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed legal action against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly...
Cotton Lake Recreation Area Closed By Flooding; Bluff Springs Reopens
The Cotton Lake Recreation Area on the Escambia River is closed until at least Friday, according to the Northwest Florida Water Management...
Escambia County Felon Indicted in Federal Court on Gun, Drug Charges
An Escambia County man has been indicted in federal court on drug and gun charges. EP Hall, 42, was indicted on one count of possession...
Congratulations Class Of 2026! Celebrate With A Look Back At Hundreds Of Photos
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! As we celebrate your successes, let’s look back at all the great photos. NorthEscambia.com...
Molino Ballpark 12U All Star Take First In Perdido Warm Up Tournament
The Molino Ballpark 12U All Stars took first place this weekend in the Perdido Warm Up Tournament at the Southwest Sports Complex....
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Slow Down Spots
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
ECPS Honors Top Students, Teachers, And Partners At Career Academy Awards
Escambia County Public Schools held its Career Academy Awards Ceremony before the end of the school year. Students, teachers, individual...
Two Homers Not Enough For Blue Wahoos In Series Finale
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped their series finale against the Birmingham Barons by a final score of 5-4 on Sunday afternoon. Pensacola...
AAA: Florida Gas Price Declined 32 Cents Last Week
Florida gas prices are declining on average as international peace talks spark optimism in the fuel market. The state average price...
Escambia Farm Bureau Awards Two Scholarships
For the second year, Escambia County Farm Bureau recently presented a scholarship to two graduating North Escambia seniors. The $2,500...
Rainfall Brings Slight Improvement To Drought Conditions
Recent rainfall has slightly improved drought conditions in the area, but most of Escambia County remains in a severe drought, according...
Former Cantonment Volunteer Firefighter Rises To Assistant Chief At NAS Pensacola
A Cantonment resident is the new assistant fire chief at NAS Pensacola. Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast (F&ESGC) promoted...
Legends 12U Goes Undefeated To Claim Ripken Experience Championship Title
The Pensacola Legends 12U won the Memorial Day Classic tournament at The Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Legends...
Former PPD Officer Facing Two Additional Charges Of Failing To Disclose HIV Status To Partner
A now-former Pensacola Police Department officer is facing two new charges of allegedly having sexual intercourse with someone without...
Milbrandt, Blue Wahoos Reach New Heights In 7-2 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Birmingham Barons 7-2 on Saturday night, climbing a season-high two games above .500 behind ace...
First-Year Success: Coach Paul Bryan Leads Tate Girls Track To Historic, Record-Breaking Season
The Tate High School Aggies Girls Track and Field Team celebrated a great year at their end-of-season banquet last week. During the...
Northview Baseball Holds Youth Camp
Northview Chiefs baseball held their youth camp on Thursday and Friday. For two mornings, aspiring players in grades 6-8 worked on...
Samantha Welford Name Jim Allen Elementary PTA Volunteer Of The Year
Samantha Welford was named the Jim Allen Elementary School PTA Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to the students and teachers...
Wahoos Even Birmingham Series With 3-2 Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos edged out the Birmingham Barons by a final score of 3-2 to even the series on Friday night. Birmingham scored...
Woman Charged With DUI Manslaughter For Fiery 2025 Fatal Highway 29 Collision
A woman has been arrested for a 2025 crash that took the life of a Cantonment man and seriously injured two Flomaton residents. Kelcey...
Combative Suspect Tased, Shot With Less-Lethal Gun After Resisting Deputies In Century
A suspect shot by deputies with a less-lethal weapon was taken into custody just before noon on Friday in Century. Cortez Rasheen...
Man Charged With Sending Death Threats To Ex-Girlfriend In Bratt
A man has been charged after allegedly traveling to the area to stalk and sending death threats to a Bratt woman. Eric Dean Vickers,...
Salzman Reports $27 Million In Local Funding Secured In Proposed State Budget
Florida lawmakers have reached an agreement on state budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including $27 million in funding for local...