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Suspect In Cantonment Homicide Captured At Bus Stop In Phoenix
The suspect in a homicide last month in Cantonment has been arrested at a bus stop in Phoenix, Arizona.
Devaughn Kentrell Williamson, 29, was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, March 4 in the 100 block of Booker Lane, just north of Booker Street.
He was located on Friday morning at a bus [...]
Man Gets 15 Years For Fatally Shooting Teen At 2024 Cottage Hill Party
A Cantonment man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being 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 a concurrent sentence of just over 10 years.
Ethan Alexander O’Brien, now 21, will receive credit [...]
Molino And Cantonment Suspects Charged After Stolen Guns Surface in Delaware
A Molino man and a Cantonment man are facing multiple felony charges after an investigation into stolen firearms led authorities from Florida to Delaware.
Christopher Michael Spruill, 30, of Molino, was arrested following a foot pursuit in a West Nine Mile Road parking lot . Spruill was wanted for a late February burglary at the Eight [...]
Grand Opening Date Set For Improved Beulah Regional Park
A grand opening date has been set for the Beulah Regional Park.
The public is invited to a grand opening and ribbon cutting event on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the park, located at 7820 Mobile Highway.
“I’m very excited to reopen Beulah Regional Park to the public, which is now better than ever after [...]
Two Highway 29 Crosswalks Coming To Century Following Fatalities, Injuries
There have been numerous pedestrians struck and killed or seriously injured on North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) in the town of Century over the last several years. And now, the Florida Department of Transportation is planning safety improvements that will include two new crosswalks on the busy roadway by next year.
The Florida Department of Transportation [...]
Worship And Witness: Fields Of Faith Held At Northview High School
A large crowd attended the Northview High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith service Wednesday evening in the school’s Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
“This is what needs to be happening in our world,” Pastor Ted Bridges of Walnut Hill Baptist Church told those gathered for the worship service. “It is for us to take [...]
Cantonment Woman Charged With Aggravated Battery At Downtown Restaurant
A Saturday afternoon lunch at Nick’s Boathouse turned violent in the parking lot after an argument led to a woman allegedly using a firearm to pistol-whip a victim.
According to arrest reports, Martaina Conner, 47, was charged with felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after witnesses told Pensacola Police she brandished a handgun during a [...]
EREC Awards Four Scholarships To Northview And Jay Seniors
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has announced four scholarship awards to students in the utility’s service area.
Four-year Herman D. Johnson Scholarships are being awarded to Savannah Hudson from Northview High School and Brea Lyle from Jay High School. Savannah plans to pursue a law degree, and Brea plans to earn her master’s in nursing.
EREC Trade/Votech Scholarships [...]
Alleged Battery Of Escambia County Jail Inmate Leads To Arrest Of Two Corrections Officers
Two Escambia County corrections officers have been arrested following an investigation into the battery of an inmate that occurred at the Escambia County Jail.
Sharif Dawud Hale, age 42 of Cantonment was arrested on charges of felony battery with great bodily harm and tampering with physical evidence. Larry Ken Martin, age 32 of Flomaton, was charged [...]
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Alabama Man Sentenced On Federal Charge Related To 2024 Cantonment Shooting Incident
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Northview Claims District Championship With 2-1 Win Over Jay (With Gallery)
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Retiring Tate Lady Aggies Head Softball Coach Melinda Wyatt Honored
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Warm Saturday Ahead Of Late-Night Rain Chances, Cool Front
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Reminder: North Escambia Baby Shower Is Today In Century With Supplies, Resources
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Pace Walks Off With With District Title 4-2 Over Tate
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Free Compost Available At Escambia County Equestrian Center
The Escambia County Equestrian Center has announced the availability of free compost for local residents. The material, which consists...
Northview Dominates Baker To Advance To District Final Against Jay
The Northview Chiefs dominated the Baker Gators 14-2 on Thursday afternoon in the Rural District 1 semifinals. Grayson Burns earned...
Northview Varsity And JV Defeat Jay (With Gallery)
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Wildness Costs Wahoos in 10-9 Loss to Smokies
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Tate High Army JROTC Earns Historic Honors At State Competition
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Free Supplies And Resources: North Escambia Baby Shower Is Saturday In Century
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ECSO K-9 Sadie Retires After Five Years Of Service
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Blue Angels Announce Commanding Officer For The 2027 And 2028 Show Seasons
The Blue Angels announced the commanding officer for the 2027 and 2028 seasons at a press conference at the National Naval Aviation...
Pensacola ‘Sky Jockeys’ Stay Grounded In Loss To Smokies
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell behind early and couldn’t keep up on Wednesday night, falling 8-0 to the Knoxville Smokies. Playing...
Book Fair Continuing At Lipscomb Elementary
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Northview High NJROTC Disaster Training Sets Stage For Community Support
Cadets in the Northview High School NJROTC underwent disaster training on Monday to prepare them to help the community. Be Ready...
Ribbon Cutting Held At Little River State Forest North of Atmore
A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday at the Little River State Forest and Claude D. Kelley Recreational Area on Highway 21 north of...
Tate Aggies Shut Down Crestview In Semis, Head To District Championship
The Tate Aggies are headed to the 6A District 1 championship game on Thursday after a decisive 12-1 semifinal win over No. 3 Crestview...
Wahoos Wallop Smokies With Three Homers In 5-1 Win
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Photos: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Perform Super Delta Over Pensacola Beach
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‘Agriculture Security Is National Security’ — Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Meets With Local Farmers
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Easter ‘Fields Of Faith’ Is Wednesday Evening At Northview
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Reminder: District 5 Cottage Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Is Wednesday
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District Baseball Playoffs Begin Tonight
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Flag Football: Gulf Breeze Defeats Northview Chiefs (With Gallery)
The Gulf Breeze Dolphins defeated the Northview Chiefs 19-0 on Monday evening in Bratt. For more photos, click here. Northview, now...
Wahoos Piece Together 4-2 Biloxi Win, Start Six-Game Home Series Tuesday
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No Relief: North Escambia Area Gripped by Severe Drought
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MILO, The Mobile ID And Licensing Office, Is In Walnut Hill And Century This Week
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