Half of the inmates at Century Correctional Institution have tested positive for COVID-19, but a previous Florida Department of Corrections report of an inmate death was erroneous. FDC Deputy Communications Director Rob Klepper told NorthEscambia.com the report was a mistake, and there have been no inmate deaths at the facility. The latest testing data shows…… MORE
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UWF FOOTBALL SEASON POSTPONED
The NCAA Division 2 Gulf South Conference has announced all fall sports at member colleges – which includes the University of West Florida – will be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Conference officials made the announcement after the Big 10 and PAC 12 in Division 1 announced similar moves. Volleyball, football, soccer and basketball…… MORE
CARJACKER ARRESTED
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says a 32-year-old Pensacola man was arrested after attacking a woman and stealing her car and after deputies found his wallet in the car. The victim told deputies she was in the car in a parking lot when Brandon Rowe opened the driver’s side door and punched her. She sprayed…… MORE
CORRECTIONS OFFICER ARRESTED
The FBI and Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Office have a arrested a corrections officer on contraband charges. Lakerdra Snowden, a corrections officer at the Escambia County Alabama Detention Center was arrested after a joint operation between the Sheriff’s Office and the FBI into the smuggling of contraband into the facility. Sheriff Heath Jackson said he…… MORE
NEAR-DROWNING ON PENSACOLA BEACH
Escambia County Emergency Services says one person was flown by air ambulance to the hospital after a near drowning at Pensacola Beach around 12:40 pm yesterday. The victim was pulled from the water a mile east of Park East. Lifeguards and Escambia County Fire Rescue personnel started medical treatment, but no other information has been…… MORE
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Florida Department of Health is reporting a statewide record for coronavirus deaths in Florida. Yesterday, Florida reported an additional 277 deaths and the State now has 542,792 total cases. In Northwest Florida Escambia County had 175 new cases and 11 new deaths – Santa Rosa County had 50 new cases and 2 new deaths…… MORE
PENSACOLA SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Pensacola Police say a 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl on August 1st. Department spokesman Officer Mike Wood, said Aniyah Nettles was accidentally shot and killed by another child at her grandmother’s home on North “B” Street. Witnesses say a gun belonging to Corie Thompson fell…… MORE
BLUE ANGELS SHOW CANCELLED
The 2020 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show at NAS Pensacola October 16 and 17th has been canceled because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Captain Tim Kinsella, commanding officer of NAS Pensacola, said the decision was extremely difficult, but the safety of the community is the top priority. The 2021 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show…… MORE
PROPOSED BED TAX INCREASE
The Escambia County Tourist Development Council has voted to recommend to the Escambia County Commission that the bed tax be raised by 25%, from 4 to 5 cents to help keep the organization operating while the state’s tourism industry struggles in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The TDC also recommended that Visit Pensacola be…… MORE
COIN SHORTAGE
Because of the nationwide coin shortage Escambia County is asking citizens to use exact change when paying fees for waste services. The county said payments need to be made with exact change or by check at the Perdido Landfill and the Oak Grove Convenience Center. Debit and credit cards are also accepted at the Perdido…… MORE
