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Man Gets 20 Years For 2022 DUI Crash That Killed Escambia County Deputy
Wednesday, a man was sentenced to 20 years in state prison for he fatal DUI crash that claimed the life of an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy in October 2022.
Tristen Cole Parker pleaded guilty last month to DUI manslaughter, driving with a suspended license and DUI causing bodily harm. There was no plea deal, and he [...]
Hattie Marie McGary, Who Captured The Soul Of Cantonment, Passes Away
The community is mourning the loss of a special lady that captured the soul of Cantonment.
Hattie Marie McGary, the owner of the soul food restaurant Harrie Marie’s Cafe has passed away. She was 80.
Hattie, who loved her family and community, loved sharing her lifelong love of cooking. She spent 36 years working for the Escambia [...]
Cantonment Man Charged After Alleged Armed Confrontation With Several Older Adults
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges following an alleged incident involving a firearm and physical altercations with several older adults.
David Alan Arnette, 66, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery on a person over age 65, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, one count of battery [...]
CSX Is Done With Crossing Closures, Maintenance in Escambia County
There’s some welcomed traffic news today for Escambia County drivers today — CSX is done with crossing closures and maintenance in the county.
Over the past several weeks, CSX closed almost every one of their railroad crossings in the county from downtown Pensacola to the state line in Century.
But the last of the closed crossings opened [...]
Cantonment Company Awarded $78 Million Contract To Renovate Biloxi VA Center
A Cantonment company has been awarded an almost $78 million contract for a renovation project at the Biloxi VA Center.
The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management awarded the $77,988,247 contract to ESA South to renovate Building 1 at the Biloxi VA Medical Center.
“The Biloxi Building 1 Renovation is more than just [...]
Update: Atmore Double Homicide Victims Named As Investigation Continues
The Atmore Police Department have named the victims as their investigation continues into a Sunday night double homicide.
At about 8:15 p.m., Atmore Police responded to a vacant residence in the 100 block of Ashley Street to find two people that had been shot multiple times while sitting in a vehicle.
The victims have been identified as [...]
Escambia Commissioners To Consider Policy Governing Their Internet Communications
The Escambia County Commission is set to discuss a technology policy this week that would govern commissioners’ use of internet communications. The draft policy is being brought the board at the request of Commissioner Mike Kohler.
A previous technology policy for commissioners was rescinded by the board in May 2019.
“The purpose of this policy is to [...]
International Paper Awards $57,000 In Grants To Local Nonprofits
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill has awarded $57,000 in International Paper Foundation grants to 18 local organizations.
“Through these grants, we aim to drive positive change, investing not just in projects but in the overall well-being of our community,” said Whitney Fike, regional communications manager. “These funds are crucial in supporting community-driven initiatives that tackle hunger, promote [...]
These Are Escambia County’s Top 5 Teacher Of The Year Finalists
Escambia County Public Schools has released the names of the top five finalists for ECPS Teacher of the Year.
The five finalists are as follows, listed in alphabetical order:
Brooke Ferrarra – Beulah Elementary
Stacey Hammer– Ransom Middle
LeAnne Jenkins — Beulah Middle
Kristin Maum – J.M. Tate High School
Kelly Reed — Global Learning Academy
“We are proud to honor these [...]
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Breezy And Much Cooler Today
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Wednesday: Gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a northwest...
Santa Visits Century Library, Plans Other Library Stops (With Gallery)
Santa stopped at the Century Branch Library Tuesday evening. After a couple of special stories from Santa, children were able to take...
Three Escambia County Fires Add Red Bulbs To Fire Safety Wreath
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed three more red bulbs in their fire safety wreath to represent residential structure fires that...
Walnut Hill Man Arrested For Shoplifting And Drug Possession At Atmore Walmart
A routine call at Walmart led Atmore Police officers to arrest a Walnut Hill man for shoplifting and drug possession recently. While...
Ascend Cares Spreads Joy With Presents For All At Escambia Westgate School
The students at Escambia Westgate School were the recipients of holiday cheer thanks to presents for all from Ascend Cares. Ascend...
Tate High’s Lacy Wilson Signs To Play Softball With Huntingdon College
Tate High School’s Lacey Wilson signed on Tuesday play softball for Huntingdon College For more photos, click here. Photos for...
Jay Takes Two From Northview, Tate Falls To PHS (With NHS Gallery)
The Jay Royals swept two from the Northview Chiefs Tuesday night in Bratt. In boys action, Jay defeated Northview 60-46, and in girls...
Read With A Dog Wednesday At Molino Library
A Christmas edition of Read with a Dog is coming to the Molino Library on Wednesday. Children can read to a dog that just loves stories...
Escambia Deputy Donates Stuffed Animal To Escambia Westgate Elementary Students
Elementary students at Escambia Westgate School recently received a stuffed animal personally donated by an Escambia County Sheriff’s...
McDavid Woman Arrested On Drug Charges After Throwing Food At McDonalds, Police Say
A McDavid woman was arrested on multiple drug charges after allegedly throwing food at vehicles at an Atmore McDonalds. Shivoyer English,...
Dedria’s Gift Makes Christmas Donation For Century Nursing Home Residents
Dedria’s Gift made a Christmas gift for the residents of the Century Health & Rehabilitation Center again this year thanks...
I-10 Traffic Shift Near Highway 29 Interchange Expected This Week
A previously planned traffic shift for I-10 was delayed last week by weather, but the Florida Department of Transportation says the...
Escambia County Receives Three New Offers For OLF-8 Property On Nine Mile Road
Escambia County has received three new offers for the OLF-8 property on Nine Mile Road. Ryan Bell and Beulah Ranch, LLC have submitted...
Atmore Man Charged With Friday Night Murder
An Atmore man has been charged in connection with a shooting death of a local man Friday night. Gelonté Giles, 31, was booked into...
Hundreds Attend Annual Molino Christmas Parade (With Gallery)
Hundreds of people lined Crabtree Church Road for the annual Molino Christmas Parade on Saturday morning. Proceeds from parade entry...
Employee Charged With Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Into Atmore Prison
An Atmore man has been charged with attempting to smuggle drugs and contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility. Vincent Bishop,...
Photo Gallery: Beulah Christmas Parade
Crowds lined miles of roadways around Beulah Saturday afternoon for the annual Beulah Christmas Parade. For a photo gallery, click...
Local Celebrity Kitten ‘Pipes’ Among Several Adopted at Molino Library Event
Several kittens — including one that recently became a local celebrity of sorts — found new homes Saturday during a a...
Northview Senior Class To Host ‘Breakfast With Santa’ Monday Evening
The Northview High School Class of 2025 will host a Breakfast with Santa & Friends event on Monday, December 9 from 4 p.m. to...
Tate High Cheerleaders Shine At Red Nose Raider Competition
The Tate High School cheerleaders delivered outstanding performances Saturday at the Navarre High School Red Nose Raider Cheerleader...
A Christmas Miracle: The Miracle League’s Annual Christmas Party (With Gallery)
Santa visited with Miracle League of Pensacola players during their annual Christmas party Friday night at Tate High School. For the...
Field Of 16 Candidates Set In Special Election To Replace Matt Gaetz. Here’s THe List.
A total of 16 candidates, including 10 Republicans, have qualified for the Florida’s 1st Congressional District special election...
Man Arrested After FHP Chase That Started On Highway 29
A 28-year-old man was arrested after a Florida Highway Patrol chase that started on Highway 29. Tres’ DeMichael Dawson was charged...
Century Celebrates Christmas Season With Caroling, Tree Lighting (With Gallery)
The annual tree lighting ceremony was held Friday evening in Century. For a photo gallery, click here. The event in Nadine McCaw Park...
Ice Flyers Fall To Visiting Macon Mayhem 2-1
Despite a barrage of shots and an energetic crowd, the Ice Flyers fell to the visiting Macon Mayhem in a tight 2-1 contest on Friday...
CSX To Continue Crossing Work In Century Today; Highway 4 Won’t Close
CSX will continue maintenance work as several railroad crossings are closed in Century, and the railroad said Thursday that they will...
Bratt Elementary Celebrates Leaders Of The Month
Bratt Elementary School recently celebrated their November Leaders Of The Month. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Read More →
HS Hoops: Northview Drops Two To Flomaton, Tate Falls To Washington
Northview Chiefs varsity dropped two to the Flomaton Hurricanes Thursday night, as Washington topped the Tate Aggies. GIRLS Flomaton...
Tate High’s Tyler Folmar Signs With Louisville
Tate High School’s Tyler Folmar has signed with the University of Louisville Cardinals. Pictured: Tyler Folmar with the Tate...
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Fishing Violations And More
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following recent activity: ESCAMBIA COUNTY Officer Waters observed a charter...
ECSO: Woman Stopped With Meth In Vehicle On Muscogee Road, Tried To Smuggle Meth Into Jail
A traffic stop in Cantonment ended with a woman facing a drug trafficking charge for alleged drugs in a vehicle and found in her pants...
Cantonment Christmas Fest Is Saturday
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will host the Cantonment Christmas Fest on Saturday, December 7 beginning at 2 p.m. The event...