Warm Spring-Like Days Ahead
March 11, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Cantonment Man Caught With Cocaine In Hand And Stolen PB&J Uncrustables In His Pants, ECSO Says
March 11, 2020
A Cantonment man was caught at a Walmart store with stolen peanut butter and jelly Uncrustables in his pants and cocaine in his hand, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
George Javier Diaz, 22, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and retail petit theft. His girlfriend Jessica Nicole Lynn Blackmon, 23, was charged with retail petit theft after the incident at Walmart on Mobile Highway.
They were caught on surveillance video stealing sunglasses, a necklace, t-shirt, shorts, and peanut and jelly Uncrustables with a total value of $44.67 while paying only 91 cents for the items, according to an arrest report.
When Diaz was detained, deputies told him multiple times to drop the items in his left hand, which included a Walmart receipt and yellow piece of paper that contained a white powdery substance later identified as cocaine, the report states. Deputies recovered the peanut butter and jelly Uncrustables from inside Diaz’s pants legs, along with a necklace in his right pocket. The stolen clothing items were removed from Blackmon’s person.
The ESCO also reported removing a spoon with cocaine residue, a bag unused syringes, one used syringe with blood in it, and a bag of a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine from Diaz’s vehicle in the parking lot.
The stolen items were returned to Walmart.
Lose Cable And Internet In Molino Or Barrineau Park Tuesday? Here’s Why.
March 11, 2020
Lose internet and cable TV in the Molino or Barrineau Park area Tuesday? This is likely why.
About 2 p.m., a dump truck brought down a cable line in a construction zone at Highway 29 and Highway 196. Escambia Fire Rescue was called, but determined power lines were no involved and their was no danger.
Reader submitted photo by Vincent Alexander, click to enlarge.
Beauchain, Wolfenden Homer As Tate Lady Aggies Beat Navarre; Tate Baseball Over Crestview
March 11, 2020
SOFTBALL
Tate 9, Navarre 5
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the Navarre Raiders 9-5 Tuesday night.
Avery Beauchaine earned the win for the Aggies, going seven innings while allowing five runs on 11 hits and striking out eight.
Tate had two home runs on the night from Beauchaine and Cam Wolfenden, both in the third inning (pictured above).
At the plate, Hanna Halfacre led the Aggies, going 3-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Also for Tate: Courtney Lundquiest 1-4, R; Courtney Adams R; Beauchaine 2-5, R, 2RBI; Ryleigh Cawby 2-4, R, RBI: Wolfenden 1-4, R, 3 RBI; Lilly Locke 1-2, RBI; Taylor Noack 2-3, R.
BASEBALL
Tate 5, Crestview 1
The Tate Aggies beat Crestview 5-1 Tuesday night.
Darrien McDowell earn the win for Tate, giving up no runs on one hit and striking out seven in three innings. Jordan Jarman tossed four inning in relief with the last dozen outs to earn the save.
Trevor Norton and Jaydon Fryman had two hits each for Tate, while Adam Nisewonger and Cole Fryman had one hit apiece.
Michael Edward Eubanks
March 11, 2020
Michael Edward Eubanks, a husband, father and Papa Mike, passed away on March 8, 2020 at the age of 69.
Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vickie Eubanks; his children, Lanie(David) Sells, Scott Eubanks, Lindsey (Greg) Dumas; his grandchildren, Shelby Sells, Cason Sells, Clay Dumas, Alexis Eubanks, Peyton Rolin, Abigail Eubanks, Tristan Lechner, Summer Vanhoosen; and great grandchild Paris Scott.
He is preceded in death by his son Josh Eubanks, twin brother Dan Eubanks, and parents Jeannine and George William Eubanks.
Mike was born in Atmore, AL on September 27, 1950. Mike enjoyed spending time with family, making memories and a hard days work. His genuine personality and colorful way with words made him unforgettable.
A celebration of life will be held at Annie Jones United Methodist Church, 5040 Arthur Brown Road, Walnut Hill, FL, on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2 p.m.P.M. Fellowship to follow at his home in Oak Grove.
Tax Collector Office In Molino Will Be Closed Friday Afternoon
March 11, 2020
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office in Molino will be closed Friday afternoon.
The office in the Molino Community Complex will close at noon to gave personnel an opportunity to attend the funeral of a staff member who recently passed away.
All other Escambia County Tax Collector locations will be open regular hours on Friday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
George McClure Andress
March 11, 2020
Mr. George McClure Andress, age 80 of Jay, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Jay, FL.
Mr. Andress was born in Hybart, AL, and had been a resident of Santa Rosa County since 1978. He was retired from the United States Navy having served in Vietnam where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal (One Bronze Star), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Four Good Conduct Medals, and Letter of Commendation. He enjoyed gardening, was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Manzelle Metts Andress; his wife, Shirley Miller Andress; sister, Martha Irene Griffin, and two infant brothers.
He is survived by his sisters, Ethel (Richard) Thuotte of Crawfordville, FL and Dianne (James) Bohannon of Uriah, AL; special friend, Betty Killam of Poplar Dell Community; a number of nieces and nephews; stepsons, Norman Ott and Jerry Ott of Michigan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 11 a.m. until a noon service time with Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Interment will follow in Cora Cemetery in Jay , FL, will full military honors.
Pallbearers will be Mike Killam, Gary Killam, Richard Pierson, Heather Pierson, Frank Griffin, Ethan Nall, Kevin Bohannon, Trevor Harris, Austin Bohannon and Fred Brown.
A special thanks to Dr. Michael Smith, Jay Hospital nurses and staff, Andrews Center Physical Therapy at Jay, the Terrace administration and staff and to Vitas Hospice staff.
Florida Activates Price Gouging Hotline Amid Coronavirus Emergency. Just Like During Hurricanes.
March 10, 2020
The same price gouging laws we are accustomed to after a hurricane and now in effect in Florida due to the coronavirus.
After a declaration of a state of emergency in the state by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline.
The Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline can only be activated following a state of emergency declaration issued by the Governor and covers essential commodities like protective masks; sanitizing and disinfecting supplies such as hand sanitizer, gel, wipes, surface cleaners and commercial cleaning supplies; and other items.
“We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Florida very closely and following the Governor’s state of emergency declaration, our price gouging laws are now in effect. I have a rapid response team ready to immediately respond to allegations of price gouging and our Consumer Protection Division continues to look for scams by fraudsters who would use this situation to rip-off Floridians,” Moody said. “Be on the lookout for scams and guard against gouging, but remember, the best thing you can do right now is heed the advice of health experts—wash hands regularly and stay home if you are ill.”
Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,000 for multiple violations committed in a single 24-hour period.
Cleveland Elwood Rhoades, Sr.
March 10, 2020
Cleveland Elwood Rhoades, Sr. went home to Heaven on March 8, 2020.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He loved to fish, hunt, and spend time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Rhoades; daughter, Connie (Brady) Killam; son, Cleve (Amy) Rhoades; daughter, Laura (William) Bass; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Gaetz Tests Negative After Exposure To Coronavirus, Still In Self-Quarantine
March 10, 2020
UPDATE: Tuesday afternoon U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz said he tested negative for the coronavirus but will remain in quarantine until Thursday afternoon.
“I’ve just been informed that my COVID-19 lab result was negative,” he said. “In an abundance of caution, I will remain under self-quarantine at the advice of medical professionals through Thursday at 2pm. I continue to feel fine and show no symptoms.”
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U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is in a voluntary 14-day self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone at the Conservative Political Action Conference that tested positive for coronavirus.
His staff posted on Twitter Monday afternoon that he came into contact with the person 11 days ago.
“Congressman Gaetz had expected COVID-19 to impact Congress, given the elevated frequency of travel and human contact, and demonstrated his concern last week on the House floor,” the Twitter post read. “While the Congressman is not experiencing symptoms, he received testing today and expects results soon. Under doctor’s usual precautionary recommendations, he’ll remain self-quarantined until the 14-day period expires this week.”
“Thank you for everyone’s well-wishes and concerns. Through the course of my congressional and political duties, I’ve interacted with many people over the last two weeks,” he posted on Twitter Tuesday night. “I should have the COVID-19 test results back tomorrow. Health officials maintain the risk to people I have been in contact with remains low.”
Last week, Gaetz wore a gasmask on the House floor before voting to approve $8.3 billion on a coronavirus response package, drawing criticism from several national media outlet for making light of the seriousness of the situation.
“Made light?!?! I was quite serious. The threat to Congress is real, as I explained based on travel and habits like selfies and handshakes,” Gaetz posted on Twitter after Washington Post story.
Gaetz’s office in Washington is closed for the week, but his office in Pensacola is still open.
Pictured: Rep. Matt Gaetz tweeting this photo reviewing the coronavirus supplemental appropriation and preparing to go vote.