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Century And Flomaton Team Up For America 250 Celebration With Flyover, Fireworks (Gallery)
Hundreds of area residents celebrated America’s 250th and the Independence Day weekend on Friday in Century.
The event, a joint celebration presented by the towns of Century and Flomaton, was held at Anthony Pleasant Park and the adjacent Showalter Park. There were food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, and fireworks after dark.
Following the national anthem, the [...]
Are Fireworks Legal For The Fourth In Escambia County?
Are fireworks legal for the Fourth of July? The short answer is yes, but there are a few things to know.
Escambia County allows fireworks on designated holidays, including the Fourth of July. Fireworks are also allowed in Escambia County on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which mirrors state law.
The City of Pensacola bans [...]
Man Killed In Tractor Accident Near Century
A man was killed near Century midday on Thursday when he was crushed by a tractor, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The accident occurred at about noon at a residence on Bass Road, just off Highway 4A. Deputies said the man was near the tractor when it moved for an unknown reason and he [...]
2-Year-Old Airlifted In Critical Condition After Being Rescued From Apparent Septic Tank
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old child was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition Thursday afternoon after being rescued from an apparent septic tank off East 10 Mile Road.
According to ECSO Sgt. Melony Peterson, the child had been reported missing to the ECSO shortly before being discovered. Deputies described the [...]
Escambia County Veterans Services Holds Outreach Event In Molino (Gallery)
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office held an outreach event in Molino on Thursday.
Veterans Services Office staff members were able to help veterans with reviewing VA benefits, filing a VA claim, and re-evaluating VA disability.
For more photos, click here.
Other organizations offering assistance to veterans also took part in the outreach event at the Molino Community [...]
Making History: Tate High School Earns First-Ever ‘A’ School Grade
Tate High School has reached a historic milestone, earning its first-ever “A” school grade from the Florida Department of Education. This achievement marks not only the first “A” in the school’s history, but also the first time a traditional high school in Escambia County Public Schools has earned the state’s highest accountability rating, reflecting years [...]
Former Century Correctional Warden Is Now Secretary Of The Florida Dept. Of Corrections
A former warden of the Century Correctional Institution has been appointed the secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“Richard Comerford has dedicated more than four decades of service to the Florida Department of Corrections and has been instrumental in advancing the Department’s mission,” said DeSantis. “His experience, leadership, and commitment to [...]
Escambia Schools Earn ‘A’ Grade; Here’s How Your Child’s School Scored
For the first time in recent memory, the Escambia County Public Schools system has earned an “A”, according to school grades released on Wednesday morning by the Florida Department of Education.
Overall, 83% of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. Overall, 19 ECPS schools earned an “A”, 16 schools earned a “B”, 17 [...]
Storm Packs a Punch in North Escambia: Trees Snapped, Lines Downed, and Hundreds Left in the Dark
A strong evening thunderstorm Tuesday evening in North Escambia left hundreds without power and caused minor damage.
High winds left about one-third of Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s members in Escambia County without power after numerous poles and power lines were knocked down.
At one point in the evening, EREC reported about 1,600 members without power, with about [...]
Heavy Thunderstorm Flips Aircraft, Damages Metal Building In Walnut Hill
A heavy thunderstorm that moved through Walnut Hill on Tuesday evening flipped an aircraft and damaged a large metal building.
The glider was apparently anchored at a grass airstrip operated by Solace Aerial on Railroad Road, near the Genesis Rail Systems transfer station. The glider was blown approximately 200 yards, coming to rest upside down in [...]
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Happy Fourth Of July: Mostly Sunny And Hot Today, Great Fireworks Weather Tonight
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Fourth Of July: Here’s Where To Find Area Fireworks Shows And Events
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Two Motorcyclists Killed After Being Thrown Over I-110 Overpass In Crash
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Fireworks Are Terrifying For Pets: Here Are Some Tips To Help; How To Locate Lost Pets
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Free Admission To Florida State Parks For The Independence Day Weekend
Admission is free to all state parks in Florida through Sunday to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Florida’s award-winning...
Escambia County Offers Fireworks Safety Tips
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Rocket City Rain Dampens Wahoos’ Bats In 4-1 Loss
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped their third game in a row on Friday night, enduring a long pregame rain delay before falling 4-1...
Big Inning Downs Wahoos In 16-6 Loss To Rocket City
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Rocket City Trash Pandas in a marathon game by a final score of 16-6 on Thursday night. The...
Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club Member Gets Seven Years In Federal Prison For Arson
A Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club Member has been sentenced to federal prison. Gregory E. Simonds Jr., 43, of Escambia County was...
State Issues Max Fine After FPL Contractor Herbicide Application
A state investigation has found that a contractor working for Florida Power & Light misused herbicides during an aerial application...
15 Arrested In ECSO Warrants Sweep
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15 people during a three-day warrants sweep recenthly. Charges on the suspects...
Woman, 77, Seriously Injured In Morristown Road Crash
A 77-year-old Santa Rosa County woman was seriously injured when he crashed in a vehicle on Morristown Road west of Jay. At approximately...
Hernández’s Homer Not Enough In 7-1 Wahoos Loss
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their four-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday, falling 7-1 to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Cristian...
Escambia County Veterans Services Outreach In Molino On Thursday
The Escambia County Veterans Services Office will hold an outreach event in Molino on Thursday, July 2. The event will take place...
Pickup Hydroplanes During Heavy Thunderstorm, Crashes Into Flooded Ditch
A driver crashed into a flooded drainage ditch during a heavy thunderstorm in Walnut Hill Tuesday evening. The man said he was traveling...
NWE 13U Chiefs Bagging Groceries Today, Friday To Raise Funds
The NWE 13U Chiefs will be bagging groceries for donations at the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 in Davisville to raise funds for the...
Oak Grove Garage Workshop Destroyed By Tuesday Afternoon Fire
Fire destroyed a large metal building and garage workshop at a home in Oak Grove Tuesday afternoon. Explosions were reported from...
Blue Wahoos Blast Rocket City For Fourth Straight Win
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos continued to punish Southern League pitching on Tuesday night, opening up their six-game road series with...
WSRE Ends Affiliation With PBS, Effective July 1
Sesame Street, Antiques Roadshow, NOVA, Masterpiece Theatre and other PBS favorites are now gone from WSRE-TV 23. As of July 1, the...
Midday Crash Claims Life Of Century Man On Highway 29 At Highway 97 In Molino
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 29 at Highway 97 in Molino claimed the life of a 73-year-old Century man. The man was driving a small...
Man Fatally Shot By Escambia (AL) Deputies Following Standoff Near Atmore
A man was fatally shot on Monday after a standoff with law enforcement north of Atmore. The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s...
DeSantis Slashes Over $3.4 Million In Funding For Escambia Public Safety, Century Wastewater
Gov. Ron DeSantis line-item vetoed items totaling $810 million when he signed Florida’s $117.6 billion Fiscal Year 2026-2027...
DeSantis Inks $117.6 Billion State Budget, Trims $810 Million With Vetoes
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 on Monday, June 29, 2026, utilizing...
Molino Mid-County Historical Society Presents Scholarships
The Molino Mid-County Historical Society recently presented four scholarships to graduating 2026 seniors. The scholarships were presented...
Man Charged With Reckless Murder Of 15-Year Old Brewton Girl
An 18-year-old East Brewton man has been charged with murdering a 15-year-old girl Sunday night in Brewton. William Sanders, 18, of...
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Beulah Road Monday Afternoon
Traffic was blocked on Beulah Road Monday after a tractor-trailer overturned. It happened just after noon when the tractor-trailer,...
Man Wanted For Daycare A/C Theft, $30K Business Metal Theft
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the public to help locate a local man wanted on a string of felony charges, including...
West Bogia Road Collapse Repairs Are Complete (Well, Almost)
West Bogia Road repairs are now complete — except for striping. Crews paved the roadway last Thursday and Friday, and they will...
Northview Athletic Director Obreonne Parker Wins Prestigious State Sportsmanship Award
Northview High School Athletic Director Obreonne Parker has been honored with the prestigious Chris Hixon Exemplary Sportsmanship...
Looking Back: The Local Photos And Stories From The Past Week
(We are trying a new weekly feature on NorthEscambia.com with a look back at photos and stories from the past week. Tell us what you...
Century Correctional Inmate Serving Time For Homicide Assaulted Staff Member, FDC Says
A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted a correctional officer, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmate...
Florida Gas Prices Declined 20 Cents Last Week On Average, AAA Says
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