Escambia County Voters Head to the Polls for Tuesday’s Primary Election
Escambia County voters cast ballots Tuesday in the county primary, with election officials reminding residents of ID requirements, provisional ballots and absentee deadlines.
Florida Gas Prices Dip Slightly as Oil Prices Climb, AAA Reports
Florida's average gas price dipped a penny last week to $3.87 a gallon, even as oil prices rose, with Escambia County drivers seeing some of the lowest prices in the…
Northview High School Holds Annual ‘Meet the Chiefs’ Event
Northview High School held its annual 'Meet the Chiefs' event at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium, introducing the football team and cheerleaders ahead of the season.
Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Shooting at Escambia County Apartment
A 31-year-old man was charged with homicide after allegedly shooting and killing his roommate at an Escambia County apartment on Spanish Trail.
West Florida Public Library Book Drops Closed Until After Aug. 18 Primary Election
West Florida Public Library System book drops are closed until after the Aug. 18 primary election to avoid confusion with vote-by-mail ballot returns.
Electrical Problem Blamed for Fire That Destroyed Cantonment Guesthouse
An electrical problem destroyed a guesthouse behind a Cantonment home early Thursday, though no injuries were reported, Escambia County Fire Rescue said.
DeSantis Awards $9 Million to Launch Birdon Shipbuilding Facilities at Port of Pensacola, Creating 2,000 Jobs
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $9 million state grant to help build two new shipbuilding facilities at the Port of Pensacola, part of a $275 million project expected to create…
Escambia County Turnout Hits 4.85% as Jerry Carl Sweeps GOP Primary Boxes
Jerry Carl swept nearly every voting box in Escambia County en route to winning the GOP nomination for Alabama's 1st Congressional District, as turnout across the district reached 5.24 percent.
Pensacola Woman Indicted on Federal Charge of Arming a Convicted Felon
A federal grand jury indicted a Pensacola woman on charges of giving a firearm to a convicted felon in Escambia County.
Extreme Heat Warning, Heat Advisories Persist Across Gulf Coast as Atlantic Tropics Quiet Down
A first-ever Extreme Heat Warning for central Alabama and a continuing coastal Heat Advisory keep dangerous heat in place across the Gulf Coast, even as Atlantic tropical activity quiets down.