Bicyclist Struck And Killed In Santa Rosa County
January 14, 2020
A bicyclist was fatally injured when he was hit by two vehicles in Santa Rosa County Monday night.
The Florida Highway patrol said bicyclist Anthony Hill, 63, was in the center turn lane of Woodbine Road near Fawnwood Drive, attempting to cross Woodbing from west to east about 6:30 p.m.
Debra McBride, 62 of Milton, attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone, according to FHP. She struck Hill with her Nissan Frontier, knocking him into the northbound travel lane where he was struck by a Kia Forte driven by 23-year old Clayton Fischer of Flomaton. Hill was pronounced deceased at the scene.
McBride and Fischer were not injured.
Any charges are pending the outcome of further investigation.
Bank Robbery Suspect Behind Bars In Escambia County
January 14, 2020
A bank robbery suspect is now behind bars in Escambia County.
Timothy James Langford, age 57 of Colorado, is charged with the robbery of the Synovus Bank at the northwest corner of Nine Mile Road and University Parkway about 10:20 a.m. on January 7. He presented a note demanding money and walked out of the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.
He is also suspected of a bank robbery Friday in Knoxville, and FBI Knoxville said he may be responsible for similar robberies in Colorado and middle Tennessee.
Langford is being held without bond in the Escambia County Jail with holds from multiple agencies in Colorado.
Pictured: A January 7 bank robbery suspect inside the Synovus Bank on Nine Mile Road. Images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Beulah Master Plan, Century Wastewater Plant, Other RESTORE Projects Public Comment Meeting Today
January 14, 2020
A master plan for Beulah and wastewater treatment facility improvements for Century are two of eight projects in Escambia County’s RESTORE Act funding requests. The plan was released for a 45 day public comment period that ends Thursday, February 6, and there is a public meeting scheduled for today.
Escambia County will receive approximately $70 million through 2031 in RESTORE Act Direct Component (Pot 1) funds as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The RESTORE Act requires a Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) be approved by the Treasury Department prior to submittal of individual project Grant Applications and dispersal of funds.
The county also removed a funding request for an OLF8 Master plan, replacing the funding ask with a campus expansion at the Pensacola International Airport.
Public comment can be submitted as follows:
- Online public comment form
- In person: MYIP Amendment 1 Public Comment Meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m., Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Room 104
- By email to RESTORE@myescambia.com
- Postal mail: Attention – Escambia County Natural Resources Management-RESTORE, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, FL 32502
Beulah Master Plan
$300,000 to develop a master plan for the Beulah area
Escambia County will procure the services of an urban/land-use planning firm to develop a master plan for approximately 30,000 acres in the Beulah community of Escambia County. The master plan will be based on the University of West Florida HAAS Center Citizen Survey, an existing conditions analysis, technical analysis, and on stakeholder engagement and community participation.
The Beulah Master Plan will establish a vision for allowing for the continued growth in the area while preserving the quality of life and sense of place enjoyed by the current residents. The final deliverable will be a master plan and/or zoning overlay district and implementation plan, dependent on the technical guidance provided by the procured consultant and concurrence provided by Escambia County Developmental Services staff.
The Beulah community has experienced extensive growth resulting from improved economic conditions and the expansion of Navy Federal Credit Union’s Beulah campus, which is expected to employ over 10,000 people by 2022. Subdivision development orders in Beulah have increased exponentially, with 7,000 residences permitted for development since 2010. Beulah does not currently have a master plan nor zoning overlay district to effectively plan or manage growth. Development of the Beulah Master Plan will balance the highest and best land uses of the subject area with the needs of the County, region, and the Beulah community in creating a plan for sustaining growth while preserving the character of the community.
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Town of Century Wastewater Improvements
$500,000 to design and permit repairs to Century’s failing wastewater treatment facility
The wastewater treatment and collection system has fallen into disrepair as the town has struggled financially for the last decade to keep pace with maintenance and replacement activities.
Direct Component funds will be utilized to fund planning, design, and permitting associated with wastewater treatment and collection system improvements, including lift station, treatment plant, and piping repairs and replacements.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has strict requirements for the proper operation and maintenance of the utility system, and Century is responsible for meeting these requirements. Funding design and permitting of wastewater treatment and collection system improvements will allow the town to work with FDEP to secure funding to implement the improvements from the State’s Revolving Loan Fund as a rural, disadvantaged community.
OTHER PROJECTS:
Pensacola International Airport Campus Extension — $1.524 million, replaces OLF8 Master Plan on funding request
Perdido Bay Boat Ramp — $2.5 million for the construction of a boat ramp
Brownsville Community Center Renovation — $300,000 to renovate the interior and exterior, add incubator retail space
CRA Community Center – $500,000 for a community center in a yet to be determined CRA but likely in the Palafox CRA
CRA Economic Development Program -- $1.5 million to institute the complete streets program in CRAs
Little Sabine Bay Restoration Program – $2 million for a multi-tiered restoration effort
Pictured top: The Century Wastewater Treatment Facility, NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: The Navy Federal campus in Beulah.
Showers And Fog Overnight
January 14, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Widespread fog, mainly after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Escambia County Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Is Saturday
January 14, 2020
A tree giveaway in observance of Arbor Day will be held Saturday, January 18.
Escambia County will hold its tree giveaway and public planting Saturday from 8:45 – 11 a.m. at Beulah Middle School, located at 6001 Nine Mile Road. Support for the event is provided by the Florida Forest Service, Escambia County Natural Resources Management Division and UF/IFAS Extension.
The event will begin with a tree planting ceremony at 8:45 a.m., followed by a tree giveaway and educational sessions near the school gymnasium. Parking is available on the right (west) side of the campus when entering from the front of the school. Each family will receive two free native 1-gallon trees. Species available include swamp chestnut oak, chickasaw plum, red maple and mayhaw.
Pictured: The 2019 Arbor Day tree giveaway was held at the Escambia County Extension Office on Stefani Road. File potos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver’s License Clinic To Assist Participants In Restoring Driving Privileges
January 14, 2020
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver’s License Clinic on Friday, March 6 to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building in Pensacola.
Staff from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office, Florida Department of Revenue, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the State Attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender, along with judges and court and community corrections staff, will be on hand to assist registrants and provide individualized information relevant to each participant’s personal circumstances. The goal of the clinic is to provide “one-stop shopping” for citizens to interact with the appropriate state agencies and/or the court, so they can determine how to regain their driving privileges.
Drivers’ licenses may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including: 1) failure to pay traffic tickets; 2) the accumulation of too many points on one’s driving record; 3) failure to pay child support; 4) failure to pay or work off fines, fees, and costs imposed as part of a criminal sentence; 5) failure to maintain automobile insurance; 6) failure to register a vehicle or keep or renew the registration; 7) failure to obtain, renew, or return a car tag; or 
designation as an habitual traffic offender. Licenses may also be revoked as a consequence of entering a plea to certain crimes, such as driving under the influence or certain drug-related offenses.
Clinic eligibility is outlined on the Escambia County Driver’s License Clinic event page at https://escambiacountydriverslicenseclinic2020.eventbrite.com. Availability is limited, so interested persons should register as soon as possible. Participants must be pre-registered in order to receive service at the clinic; walk-ins will not be accepted. A list of frequently asked questions is available at www.firstjudicialcircuit.org.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures For Escambia County, Century Offices
January 14, 2020
Here are closures in Escambia County and the Town of Century in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 20.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Escambia County offices and departments closed Monday, Jan. 20:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - All departments, including:
- West Florida Public Libraries (All locations – normal hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 21)
- The Escambia County Animal Shelter
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office
- Escambia County Area Transit
Exceptions:
- The Perdido Landfill will be open
TOWN OF CENTURY
All town of Century office will be closed. A council meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 21.
Reading Is Snow Much Fun: Bratt Elementary Students Receive Free Books Thanks To IP Grant
January 14, 2020
First graders at Bratt Elementary were recently treated to “Reading is SNOW Much Fun,” Books for Ownership Event. This is the second year Bratt Elementary has received the “Books for Ownership” grant from International Paper and Reading is Fundamental (RIF). This grant provides first graders with three new books to own and enjoy.
The first grade team planned a snowy themed event for the celebration.
Students enjoyed story time, retelling the story, and choosing their books to own.
Then all first graders participated in STREAM snowy activities. Students constructed snowflakes using marshmallows and toothpicks and made snowballs from snow. Students designed snowy pictures using Geoboards and created snowflake artwork. Students practiced science and math by using magnifying glasses to identify snowflakes and used snowflakes to measure their heights. Students also enjoyed a snowflake snack while practicing sight words and reading their new books.
Phillip Daryl Williams
January 14, 2020
Mr. Phillip Daryl Williams, age 65, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mr. Williams was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Nokomis, AL for most of his life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran with the US Marine Corp and the Alabama Army National Guard. He worked at Pensacola NAS with over 30 years of service, with many good friends. He was an outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, scuba diver, loved to swim with his grandkids and was a member of the Nokomis Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Geraldine Williams.
He is survived by wife of 38 years, Kay Charmaine Williams of Nokomis, AL; three sons, Sean (Venetia) Corbitt of Phillipsville, AL, Christopher (Jessica) Corbitt of Rabun, AL and Heath (Ashlee) Williams of Nokomis, AL; one daughter, Charmaine (David) Paul of Nokomis, AL; one brother, Frank H. (Jimmie) Williams of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Sandra (Donald) Lambert of Nokomis, FL and Debbie (Ricky) Fore of Nokomis, AL; and eight grandchildren, Dylan Brunson, Justin Brunson, Braylon Corbitt, Brant Williams, Madison Williams, Mason Williams, Elin Paul and Everleigh Paul.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., at the Nokomis Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Hill and Bro. Dennis Daniel officiating.
Burial will follow at the Nokomis Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the Nokomis Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Vance Murphy, Justin Murphy, Brandon Parks, Brian Stewart, Damon Stewart and Wade Chavers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Gene M. Liddell
January 14, 2020
Gene M. Liddell passed away at the age of 72, on January 8, 2020. Gene was born on February 24, 1947, to Maurice and Elfrida Liddell in Chippewa Falls, WI. He served our country in the United States Army. Gene worked as an airplane mechanic in the military. After the military, he worked as truck driver and auto/boat mechanic. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.=
Gene is preceded in death by his father, Maurice Liddell; mother, Elfrida Nazer Liddell; and sister, Beverly Way.
Gene is survived by his wife, Elelida Liddell; son, Stan Liddell; daughter, Emeline Liddell; brothers, David Dawson, Don Liddell and Paul Liddell; and sisters, Betty Bown and Diane Bickel.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Stan Liddell, Alex Liddell, Nick Liddell and Jimmy Graham.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.