Double Murder Victims Identified
February 6, 2012
The names of the victims of an Escambia County weekend double murder have been released.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Investigators identified the victims at 27-year old Lacreatia Long and 35-year old Ramone Walker, both of Pensacola.
The two victims were found shot to death shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday in their respective homes on North Spring Street. Investigators are continuing to follow-up on leads and ask that anyone with information concerning the shootings contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP (7867).
Fire Claims The Lives Of Two Children
February 6, 2012
An early Monday morning fire in Escambia County has claimed the life of sisters — 10-year old Te’laysia Jackson and 8-year old Te’sjohnna Sanford.
The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Gregory Street in Pensacola, just east of North Pace Boulevard. The small wood frame home was fully engulfed when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. The children were reportedly found in a back bedroom of the home.
The children’s mother and another adult were left homeless by the fire. They have been provided a hotel room by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State and Pensacola Fire Marshal’s offices.
Pictured: Two young girls died in this house fire early Monday morning in Escambia County. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Charged In Connection With Meth Lab
February 6, 2012
A Cantonment women has been charged in connection with an active meth lab found by a resident near a Cantonment road last year.
Cynthia Marie Greenhill, 41, was arrested recently on outstanding warrants for methamphetamine production, possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine trafficking.
In late May, a resident of Eight Mile Creek Road in Cantonment found a cooler and duffel bag near the road in a wooded area and called the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Inside, deputies found an active “one pot” meth lab, a pill bottle with the name Cynthia Greenhill and a woman’s green dress.
Greenhill’s fingerprints were found on several of the meth lab items, according to an arrest report.
When questioned, Greenhill told deputies that she is a meth addict and was at a nearby hotel in late May. She said that she was in the hotel room with an unknown Hispanic male that was manufacturing meth in the hotel room. She said she had a seizure and the male disposed on the meth lab in a location unknown to her.
Workforce Escarosa Named One Of State’s Best Job Agencies
February 6, 2012
Workforce Escarosa has been named as one of the top 10 regional workforce boards in Florida by Gov. Rick Scott. Workforce Escarosa was No. 4 on the governor’s list.
The number of job placements in December were used to formulate the rankings among state-sponsored job placement agencies.
Workforce Escarosa, under the leadership of Board Chair Jay Overman and Executive Director Susan Nelms, operates three locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to assist with job placement.
Those locations are:
- The Pensacola Center, 3670-A North”L” Street
- The Century Center, 8120 North Century Boulevard
- The Milton Center, 5725 Highway 90
For more information, visit www.workforceescarosa.com.
Gulf Tropical System In February? Seriously.
February 6, 2012
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather in the southern Gulf Of Mexico. That’s not a typo — despite the early February date on the calendar.
The system is located off the coast of Cuba, and the chances of development are marginal, according to forecasters. But, “this area is being closely monitored for possible further development,” according to the Hurricane Center.
It’s not likely the area will become a depression or tropical storm, unless the area finds a little window with decreased wind sheer.
There has only every been one tropical storm recorded in February. It formed in the same spot in the Gulf and tracked into southeastern Florida on Groundhog Day, February 1952 with sustained winds of 50 mph.
Northview Awards Top Girls’ Weightlifting Team Members
February 6, 2012
Northview High School held their annual Girls’ Weightlifting banquet recently, honoring several team members.
Awards included:
- Lakelyn Parker and DeeDee Johnson — Most Improved Lifters. Both girls increased their combined weights by 30 pounds from the beginning to end of the season.
- McKenzie Nasser — Most Valuable Lifter. She earned the most points for Northview at their half dozen season meets.
- Madalyn Coon — Coaches’ Award. She earned Northview points, made improvements and was dependable, according to the coaches. Her positive influence was evident as she attended all practices, meets and the team’s fundraiser.
- Senior Award — Brittany Thompson.
Pictured top: Northview Weightlifting team members (L-R) DeeDee Johnson, Lakelyn Parker, Madalyn Coon and McKenzie Nasser. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Changing Employee Retirement Plans
February 6, 2012
The Town of Century is making changes to to their employment retirement plans.
Rather than retirements accounts with the state — which earned about 0.37 percent annual interest last year, accounts are being moved to the private company AXA Equitable. Employees will be able to determine their own individual investment strategy from different investment funds.
That will will results in a “better working and accumulation vehicle for the employees”, according to town accountant Robert Hudson. In addition, the AXA funds will require less administrative paperwork on the town’s part, saving employee time.
Town of Century employees are vested in their retirement accounts on a sliding scale, becoming fully vested after seven years of service.
Families Count Expands Services To All Of Escambia
February 6, 2012
A federal grant will allow Families Count to expand its family health services to all of Escambia County later this month.
Families Count is a non-profit, charitable organization made up of social workers, nurses and other professionals. The group has offered services in a limited portion of Escambia County in the Pensacola area since 1999.
The services are provided by a trained specialist in-home once a week, and focus on the positive aspects of raising a child. For more information, contact Families Count at (850) 437-1450
Six Injured After Car Hits Escambia County Ambulance
February 6, 2012
Five people were injured after a car hit an Escambia County EMS ambulance Saturday night in Pensacola, and a pedestrian at the wreck scene was hit a short time later by another vehicle.
The incident happened about 7 p.m at Fairfield Drive and 9th Avenue. The driver of a Nissan Sentra pulled into the path of the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency. Five people in the Sentra received minor injuries. There were no injuries in the ambulance.
A short time later, a child that was watching first responders work stepped into the street and was bumped by a car. The child’s injuries were very minor and did not require transport to the hospital.
John Douglas “Doug” Godwin
February 6, 2012
John Douglas “Doug” Godwin, age 71 of Bratt, died Sunday, February 5, 2012, in Century. He was retired from Lance, Inc. He was born at Bratt on July 22, 1940 to the late Clyde Edward and Myrtle Agnes Ledkins Godwin.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Kenneth Godwin and Clyde Edward Godwin,Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Brooks Godwin of Bratt; one son, Michael Douglas Godwin and wife Angie of Newton; two daughters, Marsha Phillips and husband, Brandon, Julie McDonald all of Atmore; one brother, William Raymond Godwin and wife, June of Stockton; two sisters, Ruby Ellon Lowrey of Atmore, Judy Agnes Godwin of Gulf Shores; two grandchildren, Dustin and Megan; and many friends.
Services will be Tuesday February 7, 2012, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Janet Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Family will receive friends, Monday evening, February 6, 2012, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.