McDavid Man Wanted After Skipping Court On Charges He Tried To Steal Two Trojan ‘Ultra Touch’ Personal Items
April 5, 2021
A McDavid man is wanted after failing to appear in court on charges related to the alleged attempted theft of two Trojan personal items from a Century retail store.
James Sean Brooks II, 21, was charged with two counts of retail theft for the September 2019 incident.
He was due in court March 18, but failed to appear according to court records.
Brooks entered the CVS Pharmacy on North Century Boulevard and took two Trojan Vibrations Ultra Touch vibrators valued at $25.79 each off the shelf and attempted to steal them, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
The store reported that Brooks took the first item to another area of the store and attempted to remove an anti-theft box. He knelt down and put his knee on the anti-theft box and attempted to break it with his weight, but that did not work. He then stood on the box and jumped up and down, but was unsuccessful. He then hid the item behind shampoo bottles.
He took the second vibrator and went to the restroom at the rear of the store, according to an arrest report. The CVS reported he was in the restroom for “several minutes” before he left the store in a vehicle.
A store employee said the items was found in a restroom cabinet behind several rolls of toilet paper.
According to the sheriff’s office, surveillance video confirmed the store employee’s allegations.
Anyone with information on Brooks’ whereabouts can call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Spring Livestock Show Winners Announced (With Photo Galleries)
April 5, 2021
Recently, 4-H and FFA youth competed at the Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resources Youth Organization’s spring livestock show and auction at the 4-H property in Molino.
Youth exhibited chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, pigs, sheep, goats and cows. In addition to showing their animals in the show ring, youth were quizzed on their knowledge of their projects.
In the show ring youth could compete in two classes — one focused on the youth which is known as showmanship, and the other focused on the animal in either a breed or weight class. Over the past few months, and even years, the youth have poured countless hours into working and preparing their animals.
For a gallery of photos by Madison Fendley, click here.
For a gallery of reader submitted photos, click here.
Results were as follows:
Beef Breeding Supreme Champion- Leah Rutherford
- Beef Breeding Reserve Champion- Tucker Padgett
Grand Champion Preview Steer- Allen Thomas Bridgers
- Reserve Champion Preview Steer- Leah Rutherford
Grand Champion Market Steer- Jessica Conti
- Reserve Champion Market Steer- Ally Oliver
Grand Champion Dairy Cow- Tucker Padgett
- Reserve Champion Dairy Cow- Maliya Porter
Grand Champion Market Swine- Ella Gilmore
- Reserve Champion Market Swine- Josh Nichols
Grand Champion Market Meat Goat- Maliya Porter
Grand Champion Breeding Meat Goat- Andrew Fendley
- Reserve Champion Breeding Meat Goat- Maliya Porter
Grand Champion Dairy Goat- Andrew Fendley
- Reserve Champion Dairy Goat- Maliya Porter
Grand Champion Market Lam- Maliya Porter
Grand Champion Breeding Lamb- Austin Manning
Open Poultry Grand Champion Bird- Skylah Miles
- Open Poultry Reserve Champion Bird- Jessica Conti
Chick Chain Grand Champion Pen- Cade Weaver
- Chick Chain Reserve Champion Pen- Brooke Hoomes
Chick Chain Grand Champion Bird- Brooke Hoomes
- Chick Chain Reserve Champion Bird- Madison Behrends
Grand Champion Rabbit- Emerson Walters
- Reserve Champion Rabbit- Maliya Porter
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Beef Breeding Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Malarie Cooper
- Sydney Gilmore
- Ella Gilmore
Intermediates
- Tucker Padgett
- Allen Bridgers
Seniors
- Haylie Nelson
- Leah Rutherford
- James McElhaney
Preview Steer Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Sydney Gilmore
- Ella Gilmore
Intermediates
- Tucker Padgett
- A.T. Bridgers
- Brooke Hoomes
Seniors
- Leah Rutherford
- James McElhaney
- Jessica Conti
Dairy Cow Showmanship Winners
Intermediates
- Tucker Padgett
Seniors
- Maliya Porter
Market Steer Showmanship Winners
Intermediates
- John Parker Miller
Seniors
- Laura Alexander
- Jessica Conti
- Lane Booker
Market Swine Showmanship Winners
Intermediates
- John Parker Miller
Seniors
- Laura Alexander
- Jessica Conti
- Lane Booker
Market Swine Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Ella Gilmore
- Sydney Gilmore
- Malarie Cooper
Intermediates
- A.T. Bridgers
- Tucker Padgett
- John Parker Miller
Seniors
- Jessica Conti
- Hannah Thorne
- Madison Behrends
Dairy Goat Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Riley Gibbs
Seniors
- Andrew Fendley
- Maliya Porter
Meat Goat Breeding Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Riley Gibbs
Seniors
- Andrew Fendley
- Maliya Porter
Sheep Breeding Showmanship Winners
Seniors
- Maliya Porter
- Austin Manning
Open Poultry Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Elizabeth Penullar
Intermediates
- Skylah Miles
- Phoenix Myrick
- Abby Vernier
Seniors
- Jessica Conti
- Maliya Porter
Chick Chain Poultry Showmanship Winners
Juniors
- Cade Weaver
Intermediates
- Brooke Hoomes
- Kennedy Ard
- Tucker Padgett
Seniors
- Amber Gilman
- Jamie Gruenwald
- Jessica Conti
Rabbit Showmanship Winners
Intermediates
- Tucker Padgett
- Ryan Clarke
- Laney Clarke
Seniors
- Maliya Porter
- Emerson Walters
Photos by Madison Fendley and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Drift Lower On Average
April 5, 2021
Florida gas prices continue to drift lower, according to AAA’s weekly survey. The state average declined 3 cents last week, for a total discount of 6 cents in the past two weeks.
Pump prices have gradually declined since the state average reached the 2021 high of $2.91 per gallon on March 21. Drivers are now paying an average price of $2.85 per gallon.
The average price per gallon in Escambia COunty was also $2.85, down a penny in the last week. A low of $2.59 per gallon could be found Sunday night at a Highway 29 station in Cantonment and multiple locations in Pensacola.
“Florida drivers are getting a welcome break from rising prices at the pump,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Prices are declining now that refineries have mostly recovered from the power outages in mid-February, which resulted in reduced gasoline supplies. Crude oil prices also dropped in recent weeks, due to global concerns about rising cases of COVID-19 and lockdowns in Europe. Since retail prices have not yet fully adjusted to the oil and gasoline futures price drops, drivers should see pump prices slip even lower this week.”
COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available To Everyone 18+. Here’s How To Get Vaccinated In Escambia County.
April 5, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all Florida residents age 18 and over.
Here’s how to received the vaccine in Escambia County this week:
Florida Dept. Of Health Escambia
FDOH-Escambia is using the statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Escambia County residents can call (866 (201-1025 or preregister online at myvaccine.fl.gov.
Ascension Sacred Heart
Ascension Sacred Heart clinics will be held at Olive Baptist Church as follows:
- April 5 from 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- April 8 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- April 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Online appointments can be made at www.GetSacredHeartCare.com. The clinics will offer either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, which require two shots about 3-4 weeks apart.
Baptist Health Care
Baptist Health Care is offering appointments the week of April 5 at Baptist Medical Park — Nine Mile located at 9400 University Parkway in Pensacola.
Appointments can be made one of three ways:
- Visit EasySchedule.com. Click “procedure appointment” and complete the registration.
- Email name and contact information to BHCVaccine@bhcpns.org.
- For those who do not have email/internet access, call 850.908.SHOT (7468), Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community Health Northwest Florida
All clinics April 5-9 are for individuals returning for the second dose. Appointments are already scheduled.
Retail Pharmacies
Appointments are also available at retail pharmacies including: CVS, Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Winn Dixie. See each retailer’s website for more details.
Another 19 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Escambia County
April 5, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
The Florida Department of Health reported no additional COVID-19 deaths and another 19 cases in Escambia County on Sunday.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 34,969 (+19)
Non-Florida residents: 3,622
Recovered: 34,168*
Total deaths: 669
Long-term care facility deaths: 280
Current hospitalizations: 24
Number of tests reported last day: 390
Percent positive reported last day: 4.2%
Percent positive reported last week: 4.7%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 26,083 (+12)
Cantonment: 3,149 (+4)
Century: 1,173 (+1)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 485
McDavid: 209
Bellview: 57
Walnut Hill: 53
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,809 (+4)
Non-Florida residents: 229
Total deaths: 278
Long-term care facility deaths: 81
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 859*
Number of tests reported last day: 140
Percent positive reported last day: 5.4%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,490 (+3)
Navarre: 3,674
Gulf Breeze: 3,306
Pace: 1,432 (+2)
Jay: 544
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,081,826
Florida residents: 2,042,881
Deaths: 33,674
Hospitalizations: 85,748
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Mary Lue Smith
April 5, 2021
Mary L. Smith, resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born in Damascus, Alabama to the late Johnnie White and Maggie Stone White. She was a member of the Cottage Hill Methodist Church.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Louie Smith; parents; brother, Walter White; and grandchild, Ashby Smith.
She is survived by her children, Glenn (Betty) Smith, David (Jan) Smith and Theresa (David) Cook; grandchildren, Tonya (Dale) Morss, Autumn Altman, Chip (Nicole) Coleman, Debra (Brian) Hicks and Kara (Len) Bryant; fourteen great grandchildren; brother, Thomas White; and sister, Annie Laura DuBose.
Graveside services will be held at 2PM, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Cottage Hill Community Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cottage Hill Methodist Church, 229 Williams Ditch Road, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Worshipers Gather In Person For Easter Worship, Sunrise Services
April 4, 2021
Worshipers gathered in-person for sunrise services across Escambia County on Easter Sunday morning.
At the start of the pandemic, Easter morning services were empty in 2020 as everything was virtual. At the annual Community Sonrise Service at Blue Wahoo’s stadium, the stands were empty last year as thousands tuned in online, on TV or on the radio. At Olive Baptist Church, Pastor Ted Traylor shouted the message of the risen Saviour literally from the rooftop, standing in front of the church’s large cross overlooking Davis Highway.
Easter morning 2021 was much different as services were open for in-person attendance, including sunrise services such as the Community Sonrise Service at Blue Wahoo’s stadium.
The services were to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful. According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pictured above and below: The 2021 Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Community Sonrise Service at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Looking For An Easter Morning Church Service?
April 4, 2021
Area churches are returning to in-person services this Easter. A list of some of this morning’s services is below.
EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
Molino/Cantonment
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino Morning worship will take place at 10 a.m. The church is located at 6915 North Highway 29, just south of the Highway 97 intersection.
- Highland Baptist Church in Molino will have an Easter Egg Hunt for kids and a family devotion at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Easter Services will be held at 10:45 a.m.
- Pursue Life Church Easter Services will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Tate High School Cafeteria.
- Easter Sunday Service at Victory Assembly Of God will be at 10:30 a.m. at 1895 Victory Road in Cantonment.
- CrossFaith Church in Molino at 5701 North Highway 29 will have an in-person contemporary service, children’s church, ice cream treats, inflatable fun and 2,000 plus egg hunt for the kids beginning at 10:30 am.
- Harvest Christian Center at 1095 Muscogee Road will host Easter worship services at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Egg hunts and lots of fun are planned for the children in each service.
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Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church at 699 South Highway 95A will hold Easter Service at 10:00 a.m.
Walnut Hill/McDavid/Century
- Easter Services at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia will be held at 8:30 and 11 a.m.
- Walnut Hill Baptist Church at 5741 Arthur Brown Road will have Easter Morning worship at 10 a.m.
- Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century will hold Easter Service at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Nine Mile Road Area
- Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road will hold Easter Services at the Nine Mile campus at the corner of Nine Mile Road and Guidy Lane at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. for you to choose from, and the Spanish Trail Campus at the corner of Summit Blvd. and Spanish Trail Road which will meet at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
- St. Luke United Methodist Church at 1394 East Nine Mile Road will hold Easter Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. A butterfly release will take place at 10:20 a.m.
- Bridge Church at 825 West Nine Mile Road will hold Easter Services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A free lunch will follow the service.
- Easter Services at NorthStone Baptist Church will be held at 10:30 a.m. at 2550 West Nine Mile Road.
- Northridge Church at 2075 East Nine Mile Road Easter Service will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday.
Pensacola
- Olive Baptist Church will hold an Easter Hymn Service at 8 a.m. Sunday. Morning worship services at the Pensacola campus will be held at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Services at the Warrington Campus will take place at 11 a.m.
- Easter Services will be held at 10 a.m. at the Pensacola and Beulah campuses of Marcus Pointe Baptist Church.
- Klondike Church at 201 Klondike Road will hold East Services at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
South Alabama
- Flomaton First Baptist Church will hold Easter Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.
Missing, Endangered Cantonment Man Found Safe
April 4, 2021
UPDATE; The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that this missing man has been safely located.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is search for a missing and endangered man last seen in Cantonment.
John Frenkel, 61, was last seen about 2 p.m. on Monday, March 29 in the 1500 block of Silver Ridge Drive, off Country Road 97, the ECSO said late Saturday night.
He was driving a silver 2014 Chevy Silverado with a Florida tag Z54FQX. Hie is described as 6-foot, 2-inches, 200 pounds and is bald. He may be in need of medical attention.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Photos Show Work To Repair the Pensacola Bay Bridge During 2021
April 4, 2021
The Pensacola Bay Bridge is currently expected to open the week of May 31, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
When it reopens, about the first mile or so out of Pensacola will only be two lanes.
The bridge has been closed since it was struck and damaged by multiple Skanska barges.
Initially the state had targeted March 22 to reopen the bridge, but that date was pushed to May or the first week in June after initial damage was found to a trophy piece, one of the piers that supports the roadway spans.
For photos that show the work on the Pensacola Bay Bridge repairs so far in 2021, click here.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
