Beulah Middle School Kids Have Named Their (Goat) Kids. Meet…
April 27, 2021
Those absolutely super adorable goats born a couple of weeks ago at Beulah Middle School now have names picked by the students.
Through the school-wide vote using change, $147.94 was raised for the animals and two names were chosen.
Meet Nugget, the black and white cutie pictured on the left, and Hazel pictured on the right.
(For more news about the goats, and we must warn you that it’s very sad and may not be kid friendly, scroll down below the photos.)
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
There actually three goats born two weeks ago at Beulah Middle School. Sadly, the third goat did not survive.
Cyber Tip Lead To Search Warrant, Arrest For Child Porn
April 27, 2021
A tip line report led to the arrest of an Escambia County man on child pornography charges.
Fallon Matthew Coburger, age 46 of Ridge Road, was charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation after receiving a CyberTipline lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding an internet user uploading child sexual abuse material.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit, SWAT., Crime Scene Unit and ECSO Cadets, with assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations served a search warrant in the 700 block of Ridge Road, in the area of East 10 Mile Road and Chemstrand Road.
They found images depicting children as young as four-years old engaged in sexual acts, according to the ECSO. Coburger was arrested by ECSO’s lead investigator, Jeremy Horn.
Coburger remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $300,000.
Two Escambia County, Alabama, Men Charged In Downtown Pensacola Shooting
April 27, 2021
Two Escambia County, Alabama, men have been charged in connection with a shots fired incident about 2 a.m. Saturday in front of a downtown Pensacola restaurant.
Nicholas Devon Hudson, 27, of Atmore was arrested at the scene and charged with discharging a firearm in a public place, carrying a concealed weapon and resisting an officer. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $7,000 bond.
Robert Willis McCaskill, 51, of Brewton, fled and was arrested Monday in Escambia County, Alabama, and will be extradited to Escambia County, Florida, to face charges of aggravated assault, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, and criminal mischief.
Pensacola Police said McCaskill was inside his vehicle when he shot at Hudson as he walked in front of the Jordan Valley Restaurant. Hudson returned fire, according to PPD.
The restaurant was hit by the gunfire, damaging the front door. There were no injuries reported.
According to reports, the incident was witnessed by a
Pictured above: Suspects Nicholas Hudson (left) and Robert Willis McCaskill.
Travis Nelson Park In Bratt Remains Open As Parking Lot Is Paved
April 27, 2021
The Travis Nelson Park in Bratt remains open as work is underway to pave the parking lot.
Park visitors can park alongside Bratt Road to access the park during the construction.
Travis Nelson Park is named for fallen U.S. Marine LCpl Travis M. Nelson. The Escambia County park is at the corner of West Highway 4 and Bratt Road, just west of Northview High School
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Records 25 New COVID-19 Cases
April 27, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 25 new COVID-19 cases reported in Escambia County Monday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 35,755 (+25)
Non-Florida residents: 3,670
Recovered: 33,243*
Total deaths: 675
Long-term care facility deaths: 281
Current hospitalizations: 38
Number of tests reported last day: 381
Percent positive reported last day: 5.4%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.5%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 26,750 (+24)
Cantonment: 3,207
Century: 1,175
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 490
McDavid: 212
Bellview: 58
Walnut Hill: 54
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 18,087 (+5)
Non-Florida residents: 247
Total deaths: 284
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 894*
Number of tests reported last day: 137
Percent positive reported last day: 3.5%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,631 (+3)
Navarre: 3,731 (+2)
Gulf Breeze: 3,336
Pace: 1,464
Jay: 550
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,212,097
Florida residents: 2,170,655
Deaths: 34,912
Hospitalizations: 89,534
*“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.
Traffic Alert: New Pedestrian Crosswalk, Signal Installed On Ninth Avenue
April 27, 2021
A new pedestrian crosswalk and signal has been installed on Ninth Avenue, just south of Springhill Drive. Pedestrians will be allowed to safely cross Ninth Avenue on the south side of the Carpenters Creek Bridge. Pedestrians can continue to cross Ninth Avenue on the north side of the bridge at Bayou Boulevard.
The travel lanes on Ninth Avenue over the Carpenters Creek Bridge were shifted to the eastern portion of the structure earlier this week. This traffic configuration is expected to be in place until later this year.
Ninth Avenue is the focus of a $4.3 million construction project that is replacing the existing bridge over Carpenters Creek. Construction crews will also resurface the roadway between Royce Street and Bayou Boulevard, along with a portion of Carpenters Creek Drive. The project is estimated for completion in mid-2022.
Fire Destroys Large Home On Chemstrand Road (With Gallery)
April 26, 2021
Fire destroyed a large home on Chemstrand Road midday Monday.
The fire was reported shortly before noon in the 1300 block of Chemstrand Road, near the railroad crossing.
The 2,700 square foot home was heavily involved in fire when firefighters arrived on scene. Flames were shooting high into the air on both ends of the 83-year old wood frame home.
There were no injuries reported and no immediate word on the cause of the fire.
For a photo gallery, click here.
#BREAKING – Fire destroyed a home in the 1300 block of Chemstrand Road midday Monday. There was no immediate word of any injuries. Chemstrand Road is currently closed in the 1300 block, around the area of the railroad crossing. pic.twitter.com/h0rOvdlhix
— NorthEscambia.com (@northescambia) April 26, 2021
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Working To Force People Out Of This Century Home
April 26, 2021
Escambia County working for force people out of a home in Century.
The property a 511 Hecker Road escheated to the county in January, becoming county property after taxes were not paid for seven years.
The total amount owed as of January was $22,516.71, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford. The taxes were owed by joint property owners Shawanda Newton, Latoya Redmond, Lalita Simpson, Earwin Newton and Amber Redmond, according to the tax deed.
Lunsford said no one ever purchased a tax certificate on the property to give them claim to the property, so it escheated to Escambia County. That zeroed out the taxes due.
According to Escambia County Code Enforcement, unidentified persons have continued to live in the home even though it has been county property for nearly four months.
The Escambia County Commission has now voted to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to take necessary action for the removal of the occupants and any abandoned property or vehicles.
County Attorney Alison Rogers said the process would begin with letters and could eventually move to a court proceeding to eject (similar to evicting) the occupants. Rogers said the county is seldom required to eject people from a home.
Escambia County will likely sell the property at public action once the occupants are removed.
Spring Practice Begins Today For Florida High School Football Teams
April 26, 2021
The Northview Chiefs, Tate Aggies and other teams in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are gearing up the 2021 football season beginning today.
Monday is the first spring practice date for high school football in Florida.
May 1 is the first day the Florida High School Athletic Association will allow contact at practice.
Last season, the Northview Chiefs lost to the Vernon Yellow Jackets in the 1A regional semifinals.
Pictured: 2020 season action with the Northview Chiefs and Tate Aggies. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Around 60 For Monday Night
April 26, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.