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Escambia County woman, man dead in apparent murder-suicide
Around townA woman and a man in Escambia County are dead in what has been described as an apparent murder-suicide.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 26, 2026
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Mailer targeting Joe Vinson’s church draws backlash
Community and eventsA mailer criticizing Joe Vinson’s church has prompted backlash, but key details about its sender and claims remain unclear.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 24, 2026
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43,000 insurance claims filed after Isaias in two counties
Around townEscambia and Santa Rosa counties recorded 43,000 insurance claims after Isaias, according to the Bradenton Herald.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 24, 2026
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Court Rejects Privilege Claim Over Florida Book Removals
SchoolsA court ruled that a Florida school board cannot use legislative privilege to shield unexplained decisions to remove books.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 23, 2026
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Court Says Escambia Board Can Face Book-Ban Questions
SchoolsA court ruling allows questions about book bans to be raised with the Escambia County School Board.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 20, 2026
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Escambia waives permit fees for Isaias damage repairs
Around townEscambia County homeowners repairing damage from Isaias can avoid permit fees for eligible work.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 20, 2026
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Salvation Army food distribution set for Sunday
Around townA Salvation Army food distribution is scheduled for Sunday in Escambia County as part of the ISAIAS response.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 12, 2026
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Escambia EOC expects higher storm activation within two days
Around townThe Escambia County Emergency Operations Center says it expects to move to a higher activation level as a storm approaches.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 8, 2026
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Escambia County Football Games Moved to Thursday Night
Around townFootball games in Escambia County have been moved to Thursday night, according to NorthEscambia.com.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 7, 2026
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Escambia deputies search for teen after Whataburger fight
Police, fire and courtsThe Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a teen accused of pulling a gun during a fight at a Whataburger.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026
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Pam Childers Sues Escambia County Over Budget Cut
Around townEscambia Clerk Pam Childers has sued the county over a reduction in her office’s budget.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 6, 2026
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Escambia campaign sign investigations have ended
Around townInvestigations into a dispute involving campaign signs in Escambia County have concluded, but the findings are not detailed here.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 5, 2026
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Deputy acquittal follows death of U.S. airman
Police, fire and courtsA deputy was acquitted in the fatal shooting of a U.S. airman, while land-related problems also ranked among the area’s top news.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 4, 2026
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Escambia deputies seek help finding missing juvenile
Police, fire and courtsEscambia County deputies are asking the public for help locating a juvenile reported missing.
Escambia County Florida DeskOct 1, 2026
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Century, Milton prepare for possible Amendment 3 budget effects
Around townCentury and Milton are preparing for possible budget impacts as voters approach a decision on Amendment 3.
Escambia County Florida DeskSep 28, 2026
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Escambia deputies seek help identifying homicide witness
Police, fire and courtsEscambia County deputies are asking the public to help identify a possible witness in a homicide investigation.
Escambia County Florida DeskSep 26, 2026
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Escambia County seeks input on Bayou Marcus Basin study
Around townEscambia County is asking residents to weigh in on a stormwater study focused on the Bayou Marcus Basin.
Escambia County Florida DeskSep 26, 2026
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Escambia County to host L.O.S.T. community open house
Around townEscambia County is set to host a community open house focused on L.O.S.T.
Escambia County Florida DeskSep 22, 2026