Escambia Man Identified As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash That Led To Second Crash, Fire Chief Death
November 7, 2019
The motorcyclist in a crash Wednesday near the Muscogee Bridge that led to the death of a fire chief has been identified as an Escambia County man.
Keith Owens, age 57, of Pensacola collided with a 2011 International semi driven by 52-year old Patrick Bankester of Bay Minette on Alabama Highway 112 near the state line and Muscogee Road. Bankester was not injured. Owens was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Fire Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw, 41, was among those that responded to a 3:50 a.m. crash.
Clifton Harrison, age 59 of Mobile, was traveling east on Highway 112 in a loaded 1999 Freightliner log truck (pictured below). Alabama State Troopers said he struck two unoccupied vehicles — a 2007 Peterbilt and a 2011 Dodge truck — before leaving the roadway and striking Bradshaw. The log truck came to rest off the roadway on its side.
Bradshaw was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. He was the district chief at the Bellview Fire Station and the assistant chief at the Beulah Fire Station.
Alabama troopers are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the crashes.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Battery Of His Girlfriend
November 7, 2019
A Cantonment man with history of battery convictions has been charged with the battery of his girlfriend.
Jason John Day, 45, was charged with felony battery and criminal mischief against the woman he had lived with for the past month. Thursday, he remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
He allegedly hit her on the buttocks, threw clothes at her, spat on her, pushed her down and kicked in a door causing damage to the door, door frame and wall. He was heavily intoxicated at the time, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Day has at least three prior batter convictions from Niceville, Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, according to the ECSO.
Want To Help The Family Of Fallen Fire Chief? Here’s How To Donate
November 7, 2019
According to Escambia County, donations for the family of fallen volunteer fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw can be made to:
“Escambia County Professional Firefighters Charity C/O Dwain Bradshaw” at any BBVA/Compass Bank. All donations will be given directly to the family.
Bradshaw leaves behind a wife and two daughters.
A GoFundMe account has also been established. Click here.
Previous stories:
Escambia County Mourns Loss Of Fire Rescue District Chief Dwain Bradshaw
Fire Chief Passes Away After Being Hit By Log Truck At Fatal Motorcycle Crash Scene
New Precinct And Polling Place Added For A Growing Beulah
November 7, 2019
A new precinct and polling location have been added to accommodate the growing Beulah area, according to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford.
The new Precinct 114 was created by dividing Precinct 43 into two precincts and was approved by the Board of County Commissioners earlier this year. The new polling location for Precinct 114 will be located at Windy Hill Baptist Church, 9896 Rebel Road. Precinct 43 voters will continue to vote at Beulah Freewill Baptist Church, 7561 Mobile Highway.
All voters impacted by this precinct change will be notified by mail with a new voter information card and a map to the new polling location. Precinct 114 voters will be voting in the same districts and contests in 2020 as they have since 2011 in Precinct 43.
On election day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters will receive a sample ballot in advance of election day, including information on early voting, which will be available at several locations throughout the county prior to the 2020 presidential primary, primary and general elections. Voters who wish to vote-by-mail can contact the elections office at EscambiaVotes.com.
Rain Thursday; Turning Colder By Friday Night
November 7, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: Showers likely before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Pigskin Picks: Century Council’s Friday Football Favorites
November 7, 2019
The Century Town Council has picked football favorites for state playoff games that begin Friday night.
The council voted unanimously to offer well wishes to the Northview Chiefs, Flomaton Hurricanes and Escambia Academy Cougars as they enter round one of the playoffs.
Northview will host Jay in the FHSAA Region 1-1a quarterfinals, Flomaton will host Opp in AHSAA 3A, and Escambia Academy will host Lakeside in AISA AA play.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Escambia County
November 7, 2019
A 60-year old pedestrian lost her life Wednesday night in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 60-year old Doris Crossman began to cross New Warrington Road near Fairfield Drive and walked directly into the path of a Ford F150 driven by 74-year old Jerry Graham, Sr., of Crestview at 5:21 p.m.
Graham was not injured and is not facing any charges.
Dozens Take Advantage Of Mobile Drivers License Services
November 7, 2019
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford was pleased with the turnout for the Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office in Century this week.
There were 35 people that took advantage of the available of the mobile services at an event that was a partnership between Lunsford and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse on North Century Boulevard.
There were 35 people that stopped by, including 12 drivers license transactions, six identification cards, seven motor vehicle transactions and one voter registration.
The mobile united is slated to return to Century early next year.
FLOW is a stand-alone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver’s license, obtain a replacement driver’s license, conversion or reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver’s license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration and apply, renew or replace disabled parking placards. Written and driving tests are not available from the FLOW unit.
Pictured: Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) provided motorist services such as driver’s license renewals in Century this week. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Alexander Dumas Lett, Sr.
November 7, 2019
Mr. Alexander Dumas Lett, Sr., was born in Monroeville, Alabama, on December 14, 1935 to the late Brownie Lett and Harold Tucker. Alexander Dumas Lett, Sr. departed this life on November 5, 2019, at the great age of 83.
At an early age the family relocated to Century, Florida. Alexander (Gulf Coast) Lett attended George Washington Carver High School where he was a proud graduate of the 1955 class. Alexander was a faithful employee of Monsanto for 36 years where he later retired. Mr. Lett was well known in the Century community where he owned several businesses.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Brownie Lett; father, Harold Tucker; sister, Nona Bell Scott-Williams, Mattie Flavors, Marie Goldsmith; brothers, Bernell Lett, Aubrey “Jackie Boy” Roberts and John Lett; and grandson, Duane A. Lett.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his beloved wife, Sandra Bass Lett of Century; daughters, Kassandra A. Lett of Century, Patricia Lett of Brooklyn, NY; sons, Alexander Lett, Jr. of Century, Douglass Lett, Vincent Lett, Gerald Lett, all of Brooklyn, NY; brothers, Willie (Sarah) Lett of Moss Point, Mississippi, Reverend Leonard (Jean) Lett of Toledo, Ohio; goddaughter, Kelsi Wright; godson, Antwan Wright and a hose of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends who will greatly miss him.
A wake service will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Jackson-McMurray Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church in Century.
Electronic Tickets On Sale Now For Jay At Northview Playoff Game
November 7, 2019
Electronic ticketing is available for Friday night’s Jay at Northview round one Region 1-1A playoff game. Tickets can be purchased now online, and purchaser must have their for gate admission. Paper tickets will not be issued.
To purchase tickets, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photo.