A south Alabama sheriff is working to rescue more than just victims of crime. Sheriff Heath Jackson now oversees animal ...

A possible tornado caused significant damage in the Copter Road area of Escambia County on Thursday afternoon, leaving ...

In a shortened month, Escambia County’s Development Review Committee approved plans for two different residential development ...

A Foley man is accused of sexually abusing a child, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. According to a BCSO ...

The bill increases the maximum amount of bonds that can be issued by the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority from $785 million to $1.285 billion. The authority tried to sell more than ...

Escambia County and Jackson will take the court on Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. CT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. — The Alabama Sheriffs Association has given Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson the 2025 Sheriff of the Year Award. UPDATE: Man tried to use skid-steer as a weapon on I ...

The District Attorney, Sheriff and four deputies in Escambia County claim they are immune in their official capacities from civil liability and that a lawsuit brought against them should be dismissed.

There is still a shortage of emergency responders in Escambia County. In October, WEAR News told you there were 11 openings for paramedics. As of Thursday, that number sits at 17. Officials say call ...

Escambia County officials will not be giving out free paint Thursday due to a “lack of availability.” According to a news release, paint is expected to be available again starting on Feb. 20. Paint ...

Alabama lawmakers are seeking to borrow additional money for prison construction to ensure the state can build a second 4,000-bed prison.