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Early Voting Begins Today, Continues For One Week
Early voting opens today for the August 18 primary election.
Early voting will be available from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. daily through August 15 at 10 locations in Escambia County:
Molino Community Center, 6450 Highway 95A, Molino
Escambia County Extension Services, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 N Century Blvd, Century
UWF Center for Fine [...]
Century Man Charged With DUI Property Damage In Active School Zone
A Century man is facing a criminal charge after allegedly causing a hit-and-run crash in a school zone earlier this year while driving under the influence.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol warrant affidavit, Brian Christopher Flowers was driving a 2009 Saturn Aura southbound on Mobile Highway on January 9, 2026, when he sideswiped a 2023 [...]
Escambia Commission Approves Ordinance Banning Data Centers, Starting Process For Moratorium
The Escambia County Commission is making it abundantly clear — data centers are not welcome or allowed in the county.
On Thursday night, the commission approved an ordinance banning large-scale data centers in the unincorporated areas of Escambia County outside the City of Pensacola and the Town of Century. And, the commissioners started the legal process [...]
USPS Says Century, McDavid, Walnut Hill Mail Delivery Issues Resolved After Staffing Shortage
The U.S. Postal Service said on Thursday afternoon that delivery problems that plagued local residents have been resolved, and mail is once again being delivered.
Numerous residents in the 32535 (Century) and 32568 (McDavid and Walnut Hill) ZIP codes reached out to NorthEscambia.com to complain that they were not receiving any mail or packages, despite the [...]
‘Blindsided’ – Century Council Members Balk At Water, Wastewater Contract Over Lack Of Information
Blindsided.
That’s how Century Town Council President Dynette Lewis described a five-year, $17,410 per month contract with a company to run the town’s water and wastewater treatment facilities.
This week, the entire council balked at signing the contract, not because they disagreed with mayor’s recommendation to hire the company, but because council members never saw the contract [...]
Cantonment Man Injured In Apparent Accidental Wednesday Night Shooting
An adult male suffered an apparent accidental gunshot wound on Wednesday night in Cantonment.
The shooting was reported around 10:15 p.m. on Calloway Street, south of Booker Street. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the man suffered a gunshot wound to his side.
The man, reportedly in his 50s, was transported to an area hospital.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Cantonment Man Arrested On Multiple Sexual Battery, Minor Exploitation Charges
A 70-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office following allegations of sexual battery and explicit communications involving a minor.
Gonzalo Quinones is facing multiple felony charges, including sexual battery by an adult on a victim under 12 years of age, lewd or lascivious conduct, and transmitting information harmful to minors.
According to [...]
Century’s New ‘Backyard Apartment’, Tiny Home Rules Move Forward To Legal Review
The Town of Century is moving closer to modernizing its rules on backyard homes, shifting from its previous “Accessory Apartment” regulations to a newly drafted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.
Following guidance from town council workshops held in June and July, Emerald Coast Regional Council planner Eric Christianson submitted the draft update to Section 90-81 of [...]
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Four Local Wounded Warriors Honored On National Purple Heart Day
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hosted a ceremony on Friday to observe Purple Heart Day and recognize local service members...
Elementary Schools Hold Orientation Across Escambia County (With Photo Gallery)
Friday was orientation for most elementary schools in Escambia County. For a look at orientation day at Bratt and Lipscomb elementary...
I-10 Eastbound Lanes To Shift North At Highway 29 Next Week
Next week, travel lanes on I-10 eastbound will be shifted north near the Highway 29 interchange (Exit 10). This temporary traffic...
Warm Weekend, Rain More Likely On Sunday
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with...
Escambia Residents Encouraged To Participate In Fair Housing Survey
Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, the City of Pensacola, and the Emerald Coast Regional Council are seeking valuable input from...
Beshears’ Walk-Off Homer Caps Wild Blue Wahoos Win
A three-run walk-off bomb by Jay Beshears put the exclamation point on a 13-11 victory in 10 innings for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos...
Free Movie Night Tonight At Carver Park In Cantonment
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will host a movie night tonight, Friday, August 7, at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. The evening...
Back To School Events On Saturday
Back to school events will be taking place in North Escambia on Saturday. Quintette Community Center The Quintette Community Center...
Pilot Emily Shelton Honored With Sheriff’s Medal After I-10 Emergency Landing
Flight instructor Emily Shelton was awarded the Sheriff’s Medal on Thursday, following her successful emergency landing on I-10...
Tate Lady Aggies Host Back To School Camp (Gallery)
The Tate Lady Aggies held a Back to School Camp this week, giving campers a chance to learn and improve their skills while having...
Wahoos Beat The Montgomery Biscuits
Eliazar Dishmey and Nigel Belgrave authored a masterpiece for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Thursday night, taking a combined no-hitter...
Remains Of Pfc. Joseph Chancery Return Home After 75 Years Missing In Action
After more than 75 years listed as missing in action, U.S. Army Pfc. Joseph “Dile” Chancery returned home on Thursday,...
Escambia Man Charged With Pensacola Boulevard Motel Murder
An Escambia County man has been charged with a shooting last week at a motel on Pensacola Boulevard. Mario Antwean Wiggins, 38, has...
Colorado State Lowers ‘Well Below-Average’ Storm Forecast
Colorado State University researchers further reduced their projections for the number of named systems, including the odds of landfalls,...
Wahoos Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short In 9-7 Loss To Biscuits
Despite a late-inning rally, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped game two of their series with the Montgomery Biscuits by a final score...
ECUA Debuts Upgraded Website
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has launched a newly redesigned website featuring a modern layout, streamlined navigation, and...
Judge Orders Rewrite Of Florida Property Tax Ballot Measure
The title and summary of a property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot contain political rhetoric and are misleading,...
Teachers Head Back To School In Escambia County (With Gallery)
Escambia County Public Schools teachers returned to school on Tuesday. Many were welcomed back with a festive atmosphere or food,...
Escambia Sex Offender Faces 20 New Felonies Including Registration Violations, Crimes Against Children
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Missing Persons and Offender Enforcement (MPOE) Division arrested Sebastian Christopher...
Wahoos Walk Off Suspended Game, Fall 10-2 To Biscuits In Follow Up
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos ended up going 1-1 on Tuesday evening against the Montgomery Biscuits. The day started with the resumption...
First Look At The Design For New $10 Million Shelter In Century
We are getting a first look at the design for a new multimillion dollar community shelter in Century. The Town of Century was awarded...
Free Cantonment, Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Set For Wednesday
A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Cantonment and Farm Hill are will take place this Wednesday, August 5. This is a chance for...
Summer Lunch Program Continues This Week At the Molino and Century Libraries
The summer lunch program will continue through Friday, August 7, at the Century, Molino, Tryon, and Westside libraries. Friday was...
Closures Begin This Week In $24 Million Jacks Springs Project North Of Atmore
The Poarch Creek Indians have secured a historic $24 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal...
Atmore Man Dies Following Monday Afternoon Crash
An Atmore man has died following a single-vehicle crash Monday afternoon just north of the city. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement...
ECFR: Clothes Dryer Sparked Friday Night Cantonment Apartment Laundry Room Fire
The fire that damaged the laundry room at a Cantonment apartment complex on Friday night was sparked by a clothes dryer, according...
Pensacola Chamber Reaffirms Support For Appointed School Superintendent
The Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has formally reaffirmed its support for maintaining an appointed Superintendent...
Tate Aggies Name Volleyball Teams
Tate High School volleyball has named teams for the upcoming season. The 2026 season beings with a varsity preseason tournament on...
Dirt Portion Of North Barth Road Has Reopened
The dirt portion of North Barth Road, on the east side of the railroad tracks, has reopened after being closed earlier on Monday. Escambia...
One Injured In Monday Crash At Highway 29 And Neal Road
One person was injured in a crash on Monday at Highway 29 and Neal Road in Cantonment. The crash, which involved a Honda Civic, Nissan...
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-10
A small plane made an emergency landing on I-10 near 9th Avenue on Monday morning. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s...