Century Forms Neighborhood Watch

Century, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A new Neighborhood Watch group has been formed in Century with help from the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. The group held its organizational meeting Monday night and elected Evelyn Deterville as president, Emma Fletcher as vice president, and Deborah Williams as secretary. About a dozen residents learned how to keep watch over their community, protect themselves, and report crime to deputies. The group will meet at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Soul Train Club on East Pond Street. The next meeting is January 12th and the public is invited to attend.

International Paper Investing $65K in Local Nonprofits

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- International Paper's Pensacola Mill is investing 65-thousand dollars in local nonprofits this year. The mill awarded grants to nine organizations focused on education, health, hunger relief, and environmental projects. The largest grant—15-thousand dollars—goes to Sacred Heart Foundation to create a sensory room at Studer Family Children's Hospital. The space will help children with sensory processing challenges and anxiety. Another major grant supports Jim Allen Elementary School's science and social studies program. Regional Communications Manager Whitney Fike says the grants are about creating meaningful, lasting change in the community. The funding covers everything from autism support programs to food banks to youth literacy initiatives.

Second Red Bulb Added to Escambia County Fire Wreath

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Fire crews have added a second red bulb to the "Keep the Wreath Green" fire wreath after a house fire on Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived at a home on North.L Street early that morning to find heavy smoke in the kitchen. They quickly brought the fire under control, but the home suffered significant damage and the occupants were displaced. Investigators determined faulty electrical wiring in the kitchen walls started the fire. There were no injuries. Large wreaths with the campaign are on display at fire stations throughout Escambia County and the city. Each time firefighters respond to a structure fire with damage, a green bulb gets replaced with red to remind people of fire dangers.