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Former Century Correctional Warden Is Now Secretary Of The Florida Dept. Of Corrections
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (173+ words) Thursday, July 02, 2026 A former warden of the Century Correctional Institution has been appointed the secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections by Gov. Ron De Santis. "Richard Comerford has dedicated more than four decades of service to the Florida Department…...
Man, 77, Seriously Injured In Morristown Road Crash
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (170+ words) North Escambia Man, 77, Seriously Injured In Morristown Road Crash A 77-year-old Santa Rosa County man was seriously injured when he crashed in a vehicle on Morristown Road west of Jay. At approximately 1: 40 p. m. , a tractor hauling a dump style trailer was…...
Sizzling Sunshine and High Heat Start The Holiday Weekend: North Escambia. com
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (160+ words) Here is your official North Escambia area forecast: Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers…...
State Issues Max Fine After FPL Contractor Herbicide Application Kills Animals, Bees
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (188+ words) A state investigation has found that a contractor working for Florida Power & Light misused herbicides during an aerial application in Santa Rosa County. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) will fine the contractor Industrial Helicopters $20, 000, the maximum…...
15 Arrested In ECSO Warrants Sweep
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (112+ words) North Escambia 15 Arrested In ECSO Warrants Sweep The Escambia County Sheriff's Office arrested 15 people during a three-day warrants sweep recenthly. Charges on the suspects ranged from failure to register as a sex offender to stalking and aggravated battery. Graphic: Escambia…...
Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club Member Gets Seven Years In Federal Prison For Arson
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (149+ words) Thursday, July 02, 2026 A Pensacola Outlaws Motorcycle Club Member has been sentenced to federal prison. Gregory E. Simonds Jr. , 43, of Escambia County was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for arson by means of an explosive causing personal injury "This case…...
Hern'ndez's Homer Not Enough In 7-1 Wahoos Loss
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (176+ words) Thursday, July 02, 2026 The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their four-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday, falling 7-1 to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Cristian Hern'ndez opened the scoring in the first inning with a solo homer, but that would…...
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Parts Of Cantonment, Quintette, Cottage Hill
18+ hour, 19+ min ago (142+ words) North Escambia Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Parts Of Cantonment, Quintette, Cottage Hill Escambia County's Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions portions of Cantonment, Quintette, and Cottage Hill Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the…...
Escambia Schools Earn A Grade; Here's How Your Child's School Scored
23+ hour, 24+ min ago (425+ words) North Escambia Escambia Schools Earn "A' Grade; Here's How Your Child's School Scored For the first time in recent memory, the Escambia County Public Schools system has earned an "A, according to school grades released on Wednesday morning by the…...
Escambia County Veterans Services Outreach In Molino On Thursday
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (157+ words) North Escambia. com Escambia County Veterans Services Outreach In Molino On Thursday The Escambia County Veterans Services Office will hold an outreach event in Molino on Thursday, July 2. The event will take place from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Molino Community Center,…...