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Century man arrested after cutting hole in door with chainsaw: ECSO arrest report
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Century man was arrested after he cut a hole in a door and cut down a tree with a chainsaw at a home, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report. 52-year-old Brian Steven Wiggins was arrested Tuesday and charged with armed burglary of a dwelling, criminal mischief […]
Escambia County considers new mystery business offer for OLF 8 by FloridaWest
Escambia County commissioners are considering selling 25 acres of the OLF 8 property in Beulah for $2.5 million. The unnamed business making the offer wants to build a light industrial facility they say would bring jobs, and would make it the first project on OLF 8. The potential deal, called...
3rd arrest made in connection with Stockton mass shooting: Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
STOCKTON, Ala. (WKRG) — A third person has been arrested in connection with the deadly mass shooting in Stockton on May 11, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. 25-year-old Mack Arthur Adams of Bay Minette was arrested on June 7 and charged with two counts of murder. These two charges are for the murders […]
How Northwest Florida law enforcement are improving recruitment, retention efforts
FOLEY, Ala. -- Police pay has often been used to recruit the next generation of police officers and keep the ones they have for years to come. Foley has announced they're bumping their pay for police officers to improve recruitment and retention. The city council approved the pay increase which...
Children save family from Flomaton house fire using lessons learned at school
FLOMATON, Ala. -- A pair of Flomaton siblings are credited with saving the day after a house fire tore through their home just before 3 a.m. on Friday. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. It was a full circle moment for Flomaton's fire chief, who regularly goes...
Tate Aggies To Host Three-Day Baseball Camp
The Tate High Aggies will host a Baseball Summer Camp June 26-28. The camp for ages 7-14 will take place each day from 8 a.m. until noon at the Tate Baseball Complex. The camp will cover all of the fundamentals of baseball including throwing, hitting, fielding and base running. Team fundamentals will also be covered, including bunt defenses, pop up priority, cuts and relays.
A tornado hit Jay nearly a month ago. Life for some residents still feels like a whirlwind
Mathew and Jessica Nowling finished building their own home in Jay a couple years after tying the knot, laying the foundation for the life and family they hoped to create together on a vast stretch of land with family nearby. After living in that home for the past three years,...
Free Plant Swap Outside The Century Branch Library
Take a plant, leave a plant, trade a plant. That’s the concept behind a new plant swap outside the Century Branch Library. The plant swap will be in place through July. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Have a comment on this story?. We welcome your comments on this...
Cassie Carli Law — How a new Florida law can save a life
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A bill signed into law on June 5 is giving parents in Florida an extra layer of safety during custody exchanges. The new law, known as the Cassie Carli Law will allow courts to require the use of a safe exchange location if there is a risk or threat of […]
Navy sailor from Pace honored with funeral procession after death aboard USS Helena
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A funeral procession was held on Friday for Timothy Sanders, a U.S. Navy sailor from Pace who passed away last month aboard the USS Helena in Norfolk, Virginia. Sonar Technician 3rd Class Timothy Sanders was reportedly found dead aboard the boat on May 24. His cause of...
Asbestos exposure may still impact Florida veterans’ health | Guestview
Over the last century, the U.S. military excessively used asbestos, as the WWII war effort needed large amounts of materials for military equipment production. Asbestos abounded in the markets, and manufacturers capitalized on its accessibility, ignoring the health risks of mixing asbestos into products. Although the Navy exploited asbestos the most, and naval personnel faced a remarkably high risk of asbestos exposure, other military bases are not excluded from being a potential source of asbestos contamination.
Pensacola area restaurant inspections: 2 restaurants receive administrative complaints
Here's the breakdown of recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of May 27-June 2. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So, every week, we provide that information for you. During the latest round of...
Things to do in Pensacola: PensaPride Festival; Craft Beer Fest; Luke Bryan at The Wharf
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 7 p.m. Monday, June 10. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and "BBQ and Bud" food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
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