Molino, FL

A federal trial has been postponed for a Molino resident accused of sex trafficking, prostitution, and money laundering, according to court records. The man was indicted in June and arrested in July on the multiple federal charges. Details about the new trial date and reasons for the continuance were not immediately available. The case involves serious federal allegations that carry significant prison time if the defendant is convicted. Sex trafficking and related financial crimes have become...

A traffic collision on Highway 29 in Molino Wednesday afternoon didn't result in any injuries, according to reports. An SUV struck a tractor and mower that was positioned in the right travel lane at the time of impact. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but no injuries were reported from the crash. The circumstances that led to the collision remain under investigation. Highway 29 is a major route through North Escambia County, and such incidents involving farm equipment on roadways...

Catherine Stewart Whitehead, a longtime Molino resident who dedicated her life to caring for others, passed away on August 28, 2026, at the age of 77. She was surrounded by her children and sister at the time of her death. Whitehead was born and raised in Molino, where she spent her entire life in service to her community. She worked as a school bus driver and later owned and operated a day care, touching the lives of countless children and families throughout North Escambia County. Services...

Frontier Communications is phasing out traditional copper-based landline phone service in several Northwest Florida communities, including Walnut Hill, Molino, and Bratt, as well as parts of Alabama near Atmore. The telecommunications company has already secured FCC approval for the service discontinuation in Alabama. A similar application to retire legacy telephone infrastructure in Frontier's Florida service area is moving through the federal approval process. Residents and businesses still...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting free hunter safety courses throughout North Escambia County this month, with classroom sessions scheduled in Molino, Cantonment, Jay, and Milton. The courses are designed to teach students proper hunting safety practices, conservation principles, and responsible hunting habits. Participants can complete the online portion of the course at their own pace before attending an in-person class session in their area. According to the...