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Hurricane Warning In Effect For The Gulf Coast
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Escambia County and much of the northern Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias approaches the region, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and isolated tornadoes.
Isaias formed as a tropical storm early Wednesday morning before strengthening into a hurricane late Wednesday night. Additional strengthening is forecast through [...]
Evacuation Order Issued For Escambia Zones A&B, All Mobile Homes, Low-Lying Areas, Shelters Open
Escambia County has issued an evacuation order for evacuation Zones A and B. This area includes Perdido Key, Innerarity Point, Pensacola Beach and other low-lying areas. The evacuation order also includes anyone living in a mobile home or a low-lying area, regardless of your evacuation zone. Please take this notice seriously.
The evacuation zones are not [...]
Former Contractor Matt Banks Pleads Guilty to 19 Felonies, Faces Up to 25 Years
Former Escambia contractor Matthew Scott Banks pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to 19 felony charges after reaching a negotiated plea agreement with the State Attorney’s Office.
Under the terms of the agreement, Banks, 43, faces a cap of 25 years in state prison. The deal also stipulates that he pay a minimum of $4,760,335.58 in restitution across [...]
ECSO: Suspect, 17, Wanted For Pulling Gun Inside Cantonment Whataburger After Tate Game
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named a 17-year-old suspect who pulled a gun inside a Cantonment fast-food restaurant on September 4.
Henry Thomas Watts II is wanted for aggravated riot with a deadly weapon; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; improper exhibition of a firearm; and brawling, fighting, or corrupting moral decency.
The incident occurred shortly [...]
Beulah Man Gets Over 10 Years For Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Beulah man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in state prison following an investigation into child sexual abuse materials brought by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in July 2024.
Charles “Billy” Danielson, 52, was sentenced by Circuit Judge John Simon to 127.5 months in state prison with credit for 23 days served, [...]
Escambia County Acquires Old Century High Gym Property For Multi-Use Shelter
Escambia County has officially cleared the way to move forward with a new multimillion-dollar community center and storm shelter at the former Century High School gym property.
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners on October 1 voted to accept the donation and deed of the real property at 720 East Hecker Road from Pensacola State [...]
17 Arrested In Multi-Agency Human Trafficking And Prostitution Sting In Atmore
A multi-agency two-day operation conducted at an Atmore hotel resulted in the arrest of 17 people on charges related to human trafficking and solicitation, according to Atmore Police Department Major Charles Thompson. Two of those arrested have been an Alabama lawmaker and a school board member.
The operation was conducted from October 1 to October 3, [...]
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Assault, Strangulation After Dispute
A 19-year-old Cantonment resident was arrested following a domestic disturbance involving a knife and a foot pursuit with deputies.
Deangelo Jerrell Bolden was charged with felony battery by strangulation, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, grand theft, criminal mischief, and resisting an officer without violence.
According to an arrest report from the Escambia [...]
Town Of Century Launches Online Utility Bill Payment System
Responding to years of requests from citizens, the Town of Century has launched a secure online payment system for water, sewer, sanitation, and natural gas services.
To pay online, customers can visit www.centuryflorida.gov and look for the “Pay My Bill” link located at the bottom of the page. Clicking that link directs users to the town’s [...]
Cantonment Wife Charged With Attempted Homicide In Screwdriver Stabbing, Husband Jailed On Gun Charge
New details have emerged regarding a domestic disturbance last week in Cantonment that left a husband injured and both spouses behind bars on felony charges.
Susanna Wright, 61, is charged with attempted homicide with domestic violence, while her husband of 20 years, 51-year-old William Bradley Wright, is charged with possession of a weapon or ammunition by [...]
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No Serious Injuries In Cantonment Crash Wednesday Night
There were no serious injuries reported in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night in Cantonment. The crash occurred about 8:35 p.m. at...
Hurricane Warning In Effect As Conditions Will Begin To Deteriorate On Friday
A hurricane warning is in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Hurricane Isaias continues on a path to approach the northern...
Appeals Court Expunges Hope Florida Grand Jury Report
A state appellate court on Wednesday ordered a grand jury report alleging $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was “misappropriated”...
School Closures Due To Hurricane Isaias
Educational institutions across the area are closing due to Hurricane Isaias. Public schools in Escambia County have canceled all...
Reminder: Free Sand Available In Escambia County
With tropical weather threatening the Northwest Florida coastline, Escambia County has free sand available for residents living...
North Escambia List: Weather Cancellations, Closures
Here is a comprehensive list of weather closures, with an emphasis on the North Escambia area. This list will be periodically updated...
Numerous Escambia County Sporting Events Canceled By Weather
Numerous sporting events have been canceled or rescheduled across Escambia County. High school football games in Escambia County...
Outreach Effort Aims To Get Century’s Homeless To Safety Before Hurricane
Two community organizations are launching an outreach initiative Thursday to identify and transport individuals experiencing homelessness...
Florida Officials Preparing For Hurricane Isaias
State emergency management officials are preparing for a major hurricane potentially making landfall in the western Panhandle in...
Do You Remember What Disaster Supplies To Get For A Hurricane? Here’s A Big List
Do you have a manual can opener? It’s been six years since Hurricane Sally made landfall on the Gulf Coast, and new residents...
Pedestrian Airlifted After Being Struck By Vehicle In Century
A pedestrian was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital on Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Century. The crash occurred...
Football Games Moved To Thursday Night
All high school football games in Escambia County, Florida, have been moved to Thursday night this week due to impending tropical...
DeSantis Declares State Of Emergency in Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Tuesday for 25 North Florida counties, including Escambia and Santa Rosa,...
Escambia Man Gets Federal Prison For Defrauding Local Credit Unions
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for submitting fraudulent loan applications to local credit...
Escambia Clerk Pam Childers Sues County Over $1.1 Million Budget Cut
Escambia County Clerk and Comptroller Pam Childers has filed a lawsuit against Escambia County, alleging county commissioners retaliated...
DeSantis Signs Death Warrant For Record 20th Execution of Year
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his second death warrant within a week, putting the state in position to exceed its modern-era record for...
Tate Sweeps Jay; Northview Defeats Blacksher
Tate 3, Jay 0 The Tate Lady Aggies traveled across the river and earned a hard-fought three-set sweep over the Jay Lady Royals in...
UWF Ranks Regional Top 10 In U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Schools
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News...
Paid Parking Returns To Downtown Pensacola
Paid parking resumed Monday in downtown Pensacola, ending a temporary suspension put in place during the Reimagine Palafox construction...
Bonus Gallery: Northview Cheerleaders, Band, NJROTC, Fans
The Northview Chiefs took on the Destin Sharks last week. For a bonus gallery with the NJROTC, band, fans and cheerleaders, click...
Florida Drivers Get A Little Relief At The Pump, AAA Says
Florida drivers are finally seeing some relief at the gas pump after a sharp run-up in prices last month, according to AAA.. The state...
Troopers Seek Hit-And-Run Driver In Multi-Vehicle Highway 29 Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver who triggered a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Highway 29 near...
Century Group Seeks Over $1 Million From Escambia Children’s Trust For Early Learning Program
A Century-based youth organization is seeking over $1 million from the Escambia Children’s Trust to expand early childhood learning...
Escambia County Rehabilitating Fishing Pier At Lake Stone
A fishing pier rehabilitation project is underway at Lake Stone in Century. According to Escambia County Parks and Recreation, the...
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews...
Weekly Veterans Service Office Hours Coming To Century
Military veterans and their families in North Escambia will have regular access to local, in-person assistance starting this week...
UWF Argos Fall In Road Game To Abilene Christian
Saturday night became the game UWF’s football team experienced the formidable challenges of its climb into Division I FCS competition. Abilene...
Florida Government Weekly Roundup: Work Clothes, Executions, Terrorist List
Legal action was quickly pushed as Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet this week designated several groups as national and international...
PBS Programming Returning To Local Airwaves November 1, Transmitting From North Escambia
PBS programming is returning to Northwest Florida airwaves on November 1, broadcasting directly from a transmission tower located...
DeSantis Signs Death Warrant For Man Who Killed To Get On Death Row
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his record tying 19th death warrant of the year this week, this one for an inmate who killed his cellmate...
Master Gardeners Hold Workshop On Hobby Greenhouses At Molino Library
Escambia County Master Gardeners presented a workshop on hobby greenhouses at the Molino Branch Library. Attendees learned practical...
New Gateside Program At Pensacola Airport Allows Non-Flyers Past Security
A new program now in place at Pensacola International Airport will allow people to spend a little more time together. Gateside by...