Molino, FL

A Molino resident is facing serious felony charges following an alleged home invasion and violent assault, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Kent Gregory Harrell, 40, was arrested and charged with felony burglary with assault or battery and felony battery by strangulation. According to an arrest report, Harrell allegedly forced his way into a residence, where he choked and attempted to suffocate a woman with a pillow. Details about the victim's condition or the circumstances...

Escambia County voters can cast their ballots early starting today through October 31, ahead of the November 3 general election. Early voting runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 10 locations across the county. Among the early voting sites are the Molino Community Center at 6450 Highway 95A and Escambia County Extension Services at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment. A complete list of all 10 voting locations is available through the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office. Voters who...

Residents in north Escambia County affected by Hurricane Isaias can access emergency support services Wednesday morning in Molino. The relief event begins at 9 a.m. at CrossFaith Church, 5701 Highway 29, and is being organized in partnership with ECUA Board Member Kevin Stephens and local volunteers. The event will offer shower pods and restroom facilities for residents without utilities, along with charging stations to power phones and devices. Free supplies will include meals ready to eat...

Two churches in North Escambia County are joining forces with the Salvation Army Disaster Relief to serve free meals to the community. Highland Baptist Church in Molino, located at 6240 North Highway 95A, and Ray's Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid at 140 West Bogia Road are both participating in the effort. The meals are available daily while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis. The partnership reflects a local effort to address food security needs in the rural North Escambia area.

A stretch of poor weather has forced the cancellation or postponement of multiple sporting events across Escambia County, according to North Escambia. High school football games originally scheduled for Friday have been moved to Thursday night. West Florida High School's game has been pushed back to a date to be announced later. At the college level, UWF's home football game against Northwestern State set for Saturday has been canceled entirely. A weekend baseball tournament at Molino...

Escambia County is offering free sand to residents in flood-prone areas as tropical weather threatens the Northwest Florida coast. The sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis around the clock at multiple county locations, including Don Sutton Park in Molino at 2320 Crabtree Church Road. County officials say residents can pick up sandbags or bulk sand to help protect their properties ahead of potential storms. The availability comes as residents across the region prepare for the...