Fire Caused By Lightning Strike Destroys Shed In Cottage Hill
April 14, 2021
A fire believed to have been sparked by lightning destroyed a shed in Cottage Hill Wednesday afternoon.
It happened about 3:15 p.m. on Eden Lane near Clymil Drive. The shed, approximately 200 square feet in size, was fully involved when firefighters arrived and completely destroyed.
There were no injuries reported.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Tree On Highway 29
April 14, 2021
A driver ran off Highway 29 and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon before fleeing the scene.
It happened about 3:35 p.m. in the area of Highway 29 and Neal Road. The driver also traveled through a large utility construction hole before hitting the tree. First responders were unable to locate the driver.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Multiple Century Correctional Officers
April 14, 2021
A correctional officer in Century was recently assaulted by an inmate.
Inmate Kadarius D. Powell assaulted multiple correctional officers at Century Correctional Institution by striking them, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Powell, 26, is service a life sentence for a 2015 robbery with a weapon conviction in Indian River County. Following the assault, Powell was transferred to the Santa Rosa Annex.
UPDATED: Missing Endangered Adult Found Safe
April 14, 2021
UPDATE: This person has been safely located, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing endangered adult female.
Kharma Jade Cantara, 18, was last seen at 11 p.m. on April 13 in the 12000 block of Scenic Highway, near Highway 90.
She was wearing a black cropped tank top, blue jeans and red/white checkered Vans shoes. She may be carrying a small black/white checkered backpack. Kharma is 5’4”, 130 lbs, has brown hair with purple/red highlights and blue eyes.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
UF/IFAS Cover Crops And Soil Moisture Field Day Postponed Due To Rain
April 14, 2021
The UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County 2021 Cover Crops and Soil Moisture Field Day that was set for this Thursday has been postponed due to the probability of rain.
It will now be held at Sam and Scott Walker’s field on April 22, 2021. The event and demonstration will take place at the field located on the corner of North Highway 99 and Melvin Road in Oak Grove, about a mile south of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Speakers include the following:
- Sam and Scott Walker: Interest in the Project
- Dr. Mike Mulvaney: Soil Moisture and Cover Crops
- Dr. Audrey Gamble: Nutrient Management and Soil Health
- Drew Schrimsher: Cover Cropping in Florida and Alabama
- Dr. Pratap Devkota: Weed Control in Cover Crop Situations
- Joshua McElhaney: Programs for Cover Cropping
- David Wright: History of Cover Crops in the Southeast
Registration is requested; please rsvp by contacting Bethany Caraway at 850-857-2313 or by email at bethanydiamond@ufl.edu.
No FDACS CEUs will be offered, but Certified Crop Advisor points will be available.
As per UF guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required.
Molino Woman Facing Multiple Weapons Charges After a Traffic Stop In Cantonment
April 14, 2021
A Molino woman is facing several weapons charges after a traffic stop in Cantonment.
Maigan Elizabeth Brown, 31, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, and possession of marijuana. She was also ticketed for knowingly driving while license suspended, failing to register a motor vehicle and attached tag not assigned or legally transferred.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Brown on Highway 95A near Highway 29 in Cantonment.
A search of the vehicle revealed a 20-gauge shotgun with shortened stock and shortened barrel that measured about nine inches, one round in the chamber and three additional shotgun shells in the driver’s floorboard, according to an arrest report. Deputies also reported finding marijuana in the center armrest and the glove compartment.
According to ECSO, Brown is a seven-time convicted felon. She remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $42,500.
Rabies Alert For Jay Area After Fox Tests Positive
April 14, 2021
A rabies alert has been issued for the Jay area by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County. The alert is in response to a report of a positive result for rabies in a fox on Monday.
The rabies alert will be in effect for the next 60 days.
An animal with rabies may appear sick or lethargic, have problems swallowing, or drool or salivate excessively. A wild animal may appear tamer than usual and some animals may have no visible symptoms.
All residents and visitors in Santa Rosa County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. Alerts are designed to increase awareness to the public, but they should not give a false sense of security to areas that have not been named as under an alert.
An animal with rabies could infect other wild or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies. All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all contact with wildlife should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes. Rabies is a disease of the nervous system and is fatal to warm blooded animals and humans. The only treatment for human exposure to rabies is rabies specific immune globulin and rabies immunization. Appropriate treatment started soon after the exposure will protect an exposed person from the disease.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
April 14, 2021
Ransom Middle School has named students of the month for March. They are Bryce Joachimi and Terra Sprung. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely For Wednesday Into Thursday
April 14, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Northview Baseball Shuts Out ECHS 22-0; Tate Beats Gulf Breeze
April 14, 2021
Tate 10, Gulf Breeze 2
With a six run seventh inning surge, the Tate Aggies beat Gulf Breeze 10-2 Tuesday night.
Josiah Glodfelter pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on three hits, walking none and striking out 15 in seven innings.
Drew Reaves had a third inning home run and led the Aggies at bat, going 3-5 with two runs and a RBI. Zak Licastro, Jordan Jorman, Frankie Randall, Jackson Penton, Bray Touchstone, and Cade Kelly each had a hit for Tate.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Tate 4, Gulf Breeze 4 (JV)
Tate and Gulf Breeze played to a 4-4 tie Tuesday afternoon.
Ehan McAnally had a grand slam home run in the fourth inning for Tate. Michael Sardar and Tristin Lynn also hat had hits for the Aggies.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Northview 22, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
The Northview Chiefs shut out Escambia County 22-0 Tuesday night in Atmore.
Josh Landis earned the win for Northview Chiefs in three innings. He allowed one hit and no runs while striking out four and walking non. Ethan Collier tossed two innings in relief, giving up no runs, not hit, no walks and striking out four.
Jamarkus Jefferson and Josh Landis each had a couple of hits for NHS. Adding one hit each were Kaden Odom, Tyler Riggs, Braden McGhee, Cody Thomas, Peyton Gilliam, Wyatt Scruggs and Ethan Collier.
Photos by Laura Glodfelter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
