Nine Arrested In Escambia County Prostitution Sting
November 9, 2018
Nine people were arrested in a prostitution sting in Escambia County on Tuesday. The operation was conducted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and High Intensity Patrol Unit in the Brownsville area.
Those arrested and charged with prostitution, according to the ECSO, were:
- Kardale Devon Archie, 26
- Tiffany Melissa Lovelace, 24
- Heidi Noelle Macks, 31
- Dana Oliveira-Spencer, 47
- Melody Marlene Ortez, 42
- Carie Stephens-Pless, 45
- Carmen Nichole Reynolds, 32
- Patricia Nichole Rose, 39
- Toxsay Taney Warren, 29
Playoffs Begin Tonight For Northview, Jay, Other Local Schools
November 9, 2018
The first round of high school playoffs begins Friday night with the regional quarterfinals. The pairings were announced on Sunday.
CLASS 1A
No. 5 Graceville (3-5) will be at No. 4 Northview (6-4). On November 16 in the regional semifinal, the winner will play the winner of No. 8 Freeport at No. 1 Baker.
No. 6 Bozeman (2-5) will travel to No. 3 Jay (5-4). On November 16, the winner will play the victor of No 2. Vernon and No. 7 Chipley.
CLASS 6A
No. 7 Gulf Breeze (8-2) at No. 2 Pine Forest (7-3)
No. 6 Niceville (7-3) at No. 3 Crestview (7-2)
No. 5 Escambia (8-2) at No. 4 St. Augustine (5-5)
No. 8 Pace (7-3) at No. 1 Navarre (9-1)
Class 5A
No. 6 Bolles (6-4) at No. 3 West Florida (6-2)
Class 3A
No. 5 Pensacola Catholic (5-5) at No. 4 Fort White (8-2) –
Pastor Alan Thompson
November 9, 2018
Mr. Thompson was a native of Tampa, Florida and had resided in Cantonment, FL for the past 8 years. He was a loving husband, father, son and an avid Gator Fan. Early on Minister of Youth and Music, sang with the Dixie Echos and was a Youth Evangelist.
He is survived by his parents, Bro Tom and Kathy Thompson of Pensacola, FL; wife of 24 years, Angela Thompson of Cantonment, FL; one son, Thomas Cameron Thompson of Cantonment, FL; one daughter, Ashleigh Michelle Thompson of Cantonment, FL; two brothers, William Edward Thompson of Orlando, FL and William O. Thompson of Pensacola, FL and two sisters, Hope Elisabeth Thompson of Tampa, FL and Ruth Alice Thompson Greene of Pensacola, FL.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the Enon Baptist Church with Bro. Tom Thompson and Bro. Bill Owen officiating.
Burial will follow at the Enon Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 1:30 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the Enon Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be William Edward Thompson, William O. Thompson, Lt. Derek Phristal Greene, William Owen II, Hope Elisabeth Thompson, and Ruth Alice Thompson Greene.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Area Pastors.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Gulf winds Federal Credit Union, Alan Thompson Fund.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Northview Softball’s Tori Herrington Signs With Coastal Alabama
November 9, 2018
Northview High School senior Tori Herrington has signed to play softball with Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. She is pictured at a signing ceremony Thursday at Northview with family, friends and fellow Northview Chiefs players. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Superheroes, Firefighters To Hold Annual Toy Drive In Atmore
November 9, 2018
The Atmore Fire Department will hold their annual Christmas Toy Drive beginning at 9 a.m. at the Atmore Walmart on North Main Street. Superheroes from Causeplay Gulf Coast will be on hand. The donations will be for local children in need and children impacted by Hurricane Michael.
Escambia Seeks Sidewalks At Kingsfield Elem., Ransom Middle And Eight Other Schools
November 8, 2018
Escambia County is seeking grant money to fund the construction of sidewalks and other improvements along the roadways outside 10 schools, including Ransom Middle and Kingsfield Elementary.
The Safe Routes To School Grant was created to increase the number of children who walk or bicycle to school by funding projects that remove the barriers preventing them from doing so. Those barriers include lack of infrastructure, unsafe infrastructure and a lack of programs that promote walking and bicycling.
If approved by the Escambia County Commission Thursday night, the county will apply for grants for the following:
- Ransom Middle School and Kingsfield Elementary School - Sidewalks along West Kingsfield Road from the school entrance to Highway 97 – Commission District 5
- Longleaf Elementary School, Pine Forest High School, and West Florida High School - Sidewalks on Wymart Road from Hollyhill Road to Longleaf Drive – Commission District 1
- Warrington Elementary School - Sidewalks on Manchester Street from Druid Drive to Barrancas Avenue, and sidewalks on Park Drive from Manchester Street to Manchester Street – Commission District 2
- Ensley Elementary School - Sidewalks on E. Johnson Avenue from the school to Cody Lane – Commission District 3
- C. A. Weis Elementary School - Sidewalks and crosswalks on Cross Street from ‘W’ Street to the school, and from Pace Boulevard to the school – Commission District 3
- Holm Elementary School and Workman Middle School - Sidewalks along Burgess Road from Sanders Street to Lanier Drive – Commission District 4
The grant applications are due by December 21.
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gulf Power Hurricane Repairs Could Top $350 Million; Will Customers Pay?
November 8, 2018
Gulf Power expects a final tab of hundreds of millions of dollars from Hurricane Michael, but it remains to be seen if the costs will be passed on to customers.
In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Wednesday by the utility’s parent company, Gulf estimated that costs of repairing transmission and distribution lines and “uninsured facilities” will total $350 million to $400 million.
The filing by The Southern Company, which is Gulf’s parent, did not provide a detailed breakdown of the costs. But it said that as of September 30, Gulf Power had $48 million in a property-damage reserve. Under a 2017 rate-settlement agreement, Gulf is able to ask the Florida Public Service Commission for approval to recoup storm-related costs from customers and to replenish the reserve to $40 million. But the filing indicated a decision has not been made.
“The ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time,” the filing said. The Category 4 Hurricane Michael made landfall October 10 in Mexico Beach and caused massive damage as it tore through parts of Northwest Florida and went into Georgia.
by The News Service of Florida
FHP: Woman Punched Trooper, Made Racial Slurs, Tried To Run
November 8, 2018
An Escambia County woman was jailed after punching a state trooper and attempted to run when he tried to place her under arrest.
The incident began about 3 p.m. Tuesday when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford Mustang on Daytona Drive.
The vehicle was occupied by driver Christopher Urbaniak and front seat passenger Shaela Salinas. Urbaniak is a habitual felony offender, according to FHP, and Salinas was wanted on an active warrant out of Escambia County.
More Showers And Thunderstorms For Friday
November 8, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Showers likely before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and noon, then showers after noon. High near 73. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 65. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Escambia School Choice Expo Tonight
November 8, 2018
The Escambia County School District’ School Choice Expo is tonight.
Parents and students will have the chance to learn about the numerous academies offered in middle and high schools throughout the county. They can meet representatives of the academies, and School Choice staff members will be on hand to answer questions about the application process. Computers will be available onsite for anyone that wishes to complete an application.
The Escambia County School District will offer 68 academies next year. Currently, two-thirds of middle and high school students are enrolled in an academy.
The School Choice Expo will be from 6-7:30 p.m. in th Washington High School gym and cafeteria.