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Molino Man Indicted On Federal Sex Trafficking Charge
A Molino man has been indicted on multiple federal charges including sex trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering.
Javier Cyree Tyrell Brown, 28, of Blueberry Lane, was indicted in federal court on one count of commercial sex trafficking, one count of financially benefiting from commercial sex trafficking, one count of using a facility for purposes of racketeering, [...]
Three People Injured In Highway 97, Greenland Road Crash
Three people were injured in a T-bone collision on Friday in Davisville.
The crash happened at Highway 97 and Greenland Road. The driver of a Buick Century apparently T-boned a Chevrolet Equinox with both vehicles coming to a stop on Greenland Road.
Three people, all in their middle 70s, were transported to area hospitals by Escambia County [...]
Century Seeking Attorney General Opinion To Help To Untangle ‘Copy-Paste’ Charter Mix-Up
The Town of Century is reaching out to the state’s top legal officer to resolve a confusing contradiction in its town rules. This week, the Town Council authorized its attorney to request an informal legal opinion from the Florida Attorney General on how to fix an accidental drafting error in the town charter without having [...]
Santa Rosa Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Fatal Pickup Truck Crash
A Milton man was charged with DUI manslaughter following a severe single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning that claimed the life of a 17-year-old passenger in Santa Rosa County.
The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, at approximately 1:46 A.M. on Munson Highway.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 22-year-old Dylan Shane Barnhill of Milton was operating a [...]
One Person Injured In Three Vehicle Crash On Highway 29 In Molino
One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Molino.
The crash happened about 6:40 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 196. The crash involved a passenger car, a pickup truck that rolled over in the intersection, and a Dodge 3500 truck pulling a trailer load of hay.
One person from the [...]
Century Council Spends Over an Hour Debating Resident Over Water Bill
The Century Town Council limits public forum speakers to three minutes, but spent well over an hour on Tuesday night in a back and forth with a local resident about her water bill.
Senecca Bright, a resident of Alger Road, approached the council about rising utility bills, which she attributed to multiple faulty water meters, including [...]
One Injured In Oak Grove Rollover Crash
One person was injured in a single-vehicle rollover Tuesday night in Oak Grove.
The 21-year-old male driver claimed he hit a deer before his Chevrolet sedan traveled off the roadway and overturned. He was transported by Escambia County EMS to West Florida Hospital with minor injuries.
The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on North Highway 99 just [...]
Camp Fire Century, The Town’s Only Childcare Facility, Closes Permanently On Friday
After 18 years, the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center will close permanently on Friday.
“It’s absolutely heartbreaking that we have to go through with and close the doors in Century,” La-Vonne Haven, executive director of the Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire U.S.A., told NorthEscambia.com. “They have all been truly incredible kids.”
On April 5, 2008, [...]
Operation Southern Slow Down Begins: Five States Launch Coordinated Speeding Crackdown
Law enforcement agencies across five southeastern states, including Florida, launched a coordinated crackdown on speeding this week as part of a multi-state campaign aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
Operation Southern Slow Down, now in its ninth year, began Monday, July 13, and will run through Saturday, July 18.
The annual campaign brings together transportation and safety [...]
Atmore Community Hospital Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Vows to Keep Doors Open
Atmore Community Hospital has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but hospital leadership emphasizes that the facility will remain fully operational with no cuts to patient services.
The hospital serves not only Atmore but also surrounding areas, including many North Escambia residents.
The voluntary petition was filed on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
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Blues Angels From Traffic To Heat And Safety: What You Need To Know
With the Blue Angels ready to take to the skies for the Pensacola Beach Air Show, Escambia County encourages the public to follow...
Officials Warn: No Drones Or Kites Allowed During Pensacola Beach Air Show
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Moped Rider Dies After Colliding With Motorcycle In Escambia County
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FDLE Arrests Escambia Man For Child Sexual Abuse Materials
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SRIA Expands Trolley Hours And Services For 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show
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Registration Deadline Friday For Tate High ‘Under The Lights’ Youth Football Camp
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Hurricane Center Gives Gulf Area A 20% Chance Of Development
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Baldwin Deputies Seek Woman Missing Since 2022 With Possible Escambia County Connection
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Tossed Stanley Cup Leads To Arrest For Cocaine Trafficking, Weapon
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Florida Prisoner, 74, Becomes The Oldest Inmate Executed In State’s Modern History
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MILO Mobile ID And Licensing Unit In Century On Thursday
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Mobile Identification and Licensing Office (MILO) will be in Century on Thursday, July 16. The...
16-Year-Old Charged With Handing Gun To Shooter In Downtown Pensacola Shooting
A juvenile has been charged in connection with a downtown Pensacola shooting on July 5 that took the life of one person and injured...
Florida Attorney General Probes Bread Ingredient Over Potential Cancer Links
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FHP Wins America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest For The Fourth Year
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Escambia Man Charged With Attempted Homicide In Connection With Stabbing
An Escambia County man is facing an attempted homicide charge following a stabbing last week. On Tuesday, July 7, the Escambia County...
Rescheduled Century Town Council Meeting Is Tonight
The regular Century Town Council meeting that was originally scheduled for July 7 will be held tonight, Tuesday, July 14. The town...
Century Awarded AARP Grant For Pedestrian Safety And Walkability Study
The Town of Century has been awarded a $2,500 grant through the nationwide AARP Community Challenge program to study community walkability. The...
Federal Court Halts Florida ‘Stop Woke’ Law
A federal appeals court kept in place a district court’s preliminary injunction on Florida’s law banning “woke” instruction...
AAA: Florida Gas Prices A Nickel Higher Than Last Week
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Century Reports 2,500 Gallon Raw Sewage Spill
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Former Baptist Health Employee Sentenced To Seven Years For Molesting Teen Patient
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Sunday’s Wahoos Game Suspended In The 9th, To Be Picked Up In August
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Monday Is The Deadline To Register For Tate Cheerleaders’ Lil Aggies Summer Camp
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USPS Rate Increases Take Effect Today: Forever Stamps Rise to 82 Cents
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No Serious Injuries In Highway 97 Three-Vehicle Crash
There were no serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. in...