Comments on: Driver Uninjured In North Highway 99 Rollover

By: Tc

Tc — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:40:15 +0000

@yellerhammer. The SUV is not the problem. Plenty other vehicles on the road safely taking these curves that are far more top heavy. The problem was operator error.

By: yellerhammer

yellerhammer — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 20:02:40 +0000

Another SUV rollover the vehicle’s are dangerous especially one’s with third row seating you can’t escape when your in wreck.

By: Daryl

Daryl — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:26:45 +0000

I got the same history of Breastworks road from my grand father Clarence walker many years ago.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 01:00:27 +0000

@William, thank you for answering mat’s question in the comments. I’d love to see NorthEscambia so a mini series on interesting local history. It might help the younger readers develop a sense of pride. Just a thought. Thank you again.

By: Mr. Authority

Mr. Authority — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:36:18 +0000

That Datsun is wrinkled up a little… Glad the principal operator is ok

By: William Reynolds

William Reynolds — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:55:29 +0000

“This may sound like a weird question but how do they
come up with a road name like breastworks road?”

Local history says Andrew Jackson camped on what is now Breastworks Road in the early 1800’s when fighting the Indians. He later became provisional governor of Florida and then the 7th president of the United States.

A breastwork was a temporary fortification use during the time period. It was often earthwork constructed to breast height to protect people in a standing position.

The two parts together would explain the name of Breastworks Road, but it’s not 100% certain.

By: mat

mat — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:44:30 +0000

This may sound like a weird question but how do they
come up with a road name like breastworks road?