The Latest Breaking News from Escambia County

Florida woman lets couple charge phone; they steal her car and crash during police chase

A Florida woman who agreed to help two strangers charge their phone ended up reporting her car stolen after the pair allegedly drove away with it while she was away from the vehicle. The incident took place on Monday, October 12, in Cantonment, where the man and woman reportedly told…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Most ECUA Customers Can Drink Water Again, but Pensacola Beach and Some Mainland Streets Remain Under Boil Notice

ECUA lifted its Isaias boil water notice for most of Escambia County. Pensacola Beach and some streets remain. Check your address and flush your pipes.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Pensacola-Area Water Customers Told to Boil Water as DeSantis Targets 95% of FPL Isaias Outages by Monday Night

ECUA customers near Pensacola remain under a boil-water notice after Isaias, as Florida targets most power restoration by Monday night. What to do now.

Medical Daily · Oct 12

Florida man accused of killing two children, aged 7 and 9, and setting a mobile home on fire

John Henry Walston, 27, charged with two counts of premeditated murder, one count of sexual assault on a victim under 12, and one count of arson

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

UFC’s Sedriques Dumas Arrested for 14th Time

UFC’s Sedriques Dumas faces his 14th arrest in Escambia County, charged with multiple felonies, casting doubt on his career.

The Sports Daily · Apr 30, 2025

An Alabama D.A. Filed Legally Impossible Charges Against School Board Members Who Crossed Him

A board employee and a local reporter were arrested on the same bogus charge of divulging nonexistent grand jury secrets.

Reason · Nov 21, 2024

How Do I Dispose of a Mattress in Escambia County, Florida?

Disposing of a mattress in Escambia County, Florida can be a bit challenging if you don't know where to begin. From regulations to services that assist with the disposal, there are a variety of options that residents can use to get rid of an old mattress responsibly and legally.

inkl · Nov 21, 2024

Florida woman accused of using Roblox to instruct child, 10, to kill 2-month-old by dropping baby on tile floor

Tara Sykes allegedly also told the child to drown and scold the infant with boiling water, and to slit the throats of the adults they were living with

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

UFC’s Sedriques Dumas arrested, charged with battery after domestic incident in Florida

Sedriques Dumas, who signed with the UFC in 2022, now has been arrested 12 times in Escambia County (Fla.) since 2014.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 13, 2024

Brickbat: Can You Keep a Secret?

Escambia County, Alabama, District Attorney Stephen Billy has charged Atmore News publisher and co-owner Sherry Digmon and reporter Don Fletcher with revealing grand jury secrets. The charges are based on a story about an investigation into whether federal COVID-19 funds were improperly paid to seven former Escambia County School System…

Reason · Nov 8, 2023