Two Dead, One Injured In Escambia County Shooting
March 16, 2020
One person was killed and a second injured in a shooting Sunday night in Escambia County, and the suspect is also dead.
The shootings happened after 9 p.m. at the Carriage Hills Apartments on West Michigan Avenue.
The survivor was transported to a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. An update on their condition was not available.
The suspect was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Additional information has not been released as the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigation continues.
FHP Rescues Man After His Vehicle Is Carjacked; One Charged
March 16, 2020
A 21-year old man was rescued after troopers found him in his carjacked vehicle Saturday night in Escambia County, and the alleged kidnapper was taken into custody.
Charles Lashure, 29, is charged with kidnapping, vehicle theft, fleeing police, battery of an officer, damage of property, driving with a suspended license.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office notified the Florida Highway Patrol that a carjacking and kidnapping had just occurred in the area of South New Warrington Road about 7:30 p.m.
ECSO deputies overserved the 2014 Dodge Dart and initiated a pursuit but lost contact with the vehicle in the area of Jackson Street and 57th Avenue. Witnesses later reported to the FHP that a vehicle was seen traveling at a high rate of speed with no lights on Admiral Doyle Drive. Troopers arrived in the area and located the vehicle in a driveway at 5950 Admiral Doyle Drive.
The FHP said Lashure was behind the wheel and attempted to leave the driveway before he was taken into custody by troopers. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $116,000.
The case remains under investigation.
Gas Prices Drop Below $2 A Gallon In Florida
March 16, 2020
Florida drivers are beginning to find gas prices below $2 a gallon in many markets, including Pensacola. According to AAA, 11% percent of Florida filling stations have sub-$2 gasoline. That number is expected to rise in the coming days.
“Low pump prices are likely to get even lower this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The combination of the coronavirus and the ongoing price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia are contributing to some of the lowest futures prices since the Great Recession. Oil prices plunged early last week after Saudi Arabia pledged to flood the market with oil. As oil prices bottomed at around $33, gasoline futures continued to fall throughout the week. The effects of the coronavirus snowballed. Cancelled flights and large events, school closures, and companies asking employees to work from home lead to less fuel demand.”
Florida gas prices dropped an average of 22 cents in the past 18 days. The state average of $2.17 per gallon is 11 cents less than a week ago, 44 cents less than this time last year, and 39 cents less than the highest price so far this year.
The average cost per gallon in Escambia County Sunday night was $2.13, down from $2.30 a month ago. In North Escambia, the lowest price was in Cantonment at $2.05 Sunday night. Multiple stations in Pensacola were below $2 Sunday night, including one at $1.94.
“Although the average price for gasoline in Florida is $2.17, many drivers are paying much less,” Jenkins continued. “More drops are coming this week. Retail prices are still catching up to big drops in wholesale and gasoline futures prices. Unless those prices suddenly bounce back, it’s likely that the state average will soon dip below $2 a gallon.”
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Warm Week Ahead
March 16, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Escambia (AL) Jail And Sheriff’s Office Lobbies Closed Due To Coronavirus Threat
March 16, 2020
The Escambia County (AL) jail and sheriff’s office lobby have been closed to the public due to the coronavirus.
The Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton is closed to all public access.
“The lobby will not be open for any reason,” a statement late Sunday night said, noting that funds can be added online to inmate photo accounts.
The lobby of the adjacent Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office is now also closed. For assistance, call (251) 809-0741 or 911 for emergencies.
There are no known COVID-19 cases so far in Escambia County, Alabama.
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Raymond Ray Goodale
March 16, 2020
Raymond Ray Goodale 73, of McDavid, Fl., passed away on March 9, 2020 at the home of his son in Pace, FL.
Raymond “Bud” Goodale was born in Pensacola, FL, to George and Margie Goodale on September 30, 1946. He attended and graduated Ernest Ward High School where he was part of Future Farmers of America and played high school football. He worked as a custom cabinet and furniture carpenter for many years. Raymond also enjoyed hunting and fishing with family.
Raymond is preceded in death by his father, George Goodale; brother, Howard Goodale; sister-in-law, Nellie Goodale; niece, Beth Goodale; and great-grandson, Myles Hart.
Raymond is survived by his son, Mikele Goodale (Janet Carol); daughter, Kimberly Ballinger; the mother of his children, Peggy Griffin; grandchildren, Kayleigh Hart (Jonathan), Joshua Goodale (Kaitlyn), Dallas Goodale (Kayla), Taten Swanson (Avigail), and Alyson Goodale; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Emma, Chloe, Ella Kate, Brantley, Taylor, Zac, and Raelynn; mother, Margie Goodale-Boutwell; brother and sisters, Carlis Goodale, Janice Allen (Robert), Edward Goodale, Carol Askren (Willard); and many nieces and nephews.
The family of Mr. Goodale wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Qader, Dr. Bray, and staff at Select Specialty Hospital; the nursing staff with Covenant Hospice; and Dr. Ballow and Dr. Ibrahim at Baptist Hospital.
Lucille Carlie Conway
March 16, 2020
Mrs. Lucille Carlie Conway, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Conway was a native of Repton, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of her life. She was a former employee of the Shirt Factory of Flomaton, AL, Vanity Fair of Atmore, AL and Chemstrand. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family and serving others and was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Conway; parents, Henry and Mamie Morris; son-in-law, Joe Buckley and two brothers, James Morris and Junior Morris.
She is survived by one son, Eddie (Janett) Conway of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Hazel Buckley of Flomaton, AL and Joan (Gary) Knowles of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Luverne (Edmond) Knowles of Flomaton, AL; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Little Escambia Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan Hill and Bro. Larry Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at the Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Brian Conway, Troy Strength, Kevin Knowles, Jammie Gibson, Larry Knowles and Marcus Knowles.
Some Florida Driver’s License Expirations Extended Due To COVID-19; Escambia Tax Collector Open
March 16, 2020
If your Florida driver’s lcense or identification card is set to expire between March 16 to April 15, 2020, the expiration date has been automatically extended by 30 days, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Tax Collector Offices in Escambia County are currently set to remain open this week. Tax Collector Scott Lunsford told NorthEscambia.com Sunday night that he is urging citizens to take advantage of online services at escambiataxcollector.com, including driver’s license and ID renewals, registration renewals and property tax payments with no need to visit an office in-person.
Tommie Eugene Milstid
March 16, 2020
Tommie Eugene Milstid, born February 17, 1933, passed away on March 16, 2020.
He passed away peacefully at West Florida Hospital and has moved on to a better place.
He was the eldest son of the late Floyd Milstid, Sr., and he late Maggie Lee Whittington. He was married to Arva Ruth Milstid who passed away before him and his daughters, Janet Michelle Milstid and Kara Christina Milstid, both also passed on to a better place before him.
He is survived by his son Greg Eugene Milstid of Pace, Florida and two brothers, James Edward Milstid and Guy Loyd Milstid of Baldwin County, Alabama, as well as many nephews and nieces. Brothers that have passed away are Issac Melvin Milstid, Junior Floyd Milstid, Charles Rudolph Milstid, and one sister, Ester Valois Hall.
Tommie who was called “Gene” by friends started his young adult life as a farmer in the Perdido, Alabama area, then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana and went into the Construction business, mainly constructing commercial metal buildings. After Hurricane Camille, he and his family moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and played a very big part in rebuilding the Gulf Coast. He later became a real estate developer and worked until late in life.
Tommie was liked by everyone and loved by his family and now he has moved on to heaven where he can join those loved ones that passed on before him.
There will be no service at this time out of consideration of others during the current health crisis. He will be cremated which the family feels is best at this time.
Alabama Suspends In-Person Court Proceedings, Jury Duty For 30 Days
March 15, 2020
The Alabama Supreme Court has suspended in-person court proceedings for the next 30 days, which also means the cancellation of jury duty.
A message from Escambia County (AL) Presiding Judge Dave Jordan:
Late on Friday, March 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Alabama issued its Administrative Order Suspending All In-Person Court Proceedings for the Next Thirty Days. That Order is effective March 16, 2020 and extends through April 16, 2020. This Order includes all Circuit, District (including Small Claims), Municipal, Probate and Juvenile Courts in the State of Alabama.
All persons in Escambia County, AL who received a juror summons for Monday March 16th, 2020 should NOT report to court. If you have questions about your jury service please call Linda Young, Jury Coordinator, at the number listed on your juror summons.
Parties with questions about their case(s) should contact their attorney or the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
Individuals who were served with a witness subpoena for any case set In Escambia County for court from March 16th through April 16th, 2020 and who have questions should contact the attorney who requested that subpoena or the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
The Supreme Court did NOT close the courts, and the Escambia County, AL Courthouse is NOT closed by this Order. The offices of both Circuit Judges, District Judge, Probate Judge, District Attorney and Circuit Clerk shall remain open pending any future decisions.
Any questions concerning municipal court cases should be directed to that court.
Questions about county offices should be directed to those offices or the Escambia AL County Commission. This action by the Supreme Court does NOT affect county offices.
The courts of Alabama and specifically those in Escambia County remain open, court proceedings only are affected.