Price Tag Estimated At $3 Million For Elevated Walkway Over Nine Mile Road At Beulah Middle
October 19, 2021
Local leaders announced in August their plan to work together to seek funding for a walkway over Nine Mile Road at Beulah Middle School, and now we have a preliminary idea how much that will cost.
Rep. Michelle Salzman, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh and Escambia County School Board Member Kevin Adams plan to seek funding for the design and construction of the elevated walkway. According to Bergosh, the price tag has been estimated by county staff to be about $3 million.
The District 1 commissioner said the elevated walkway will not only be a safety improvement for the school, but also the surrounding community. Along with expanded sidewalk construction on the north and south side of Nine Mile Road near the school, the project will allow for increased pedestrian access and connectivity in the growing community.
“I want Beulah to be a walkable community,” Bergosh said Monday. He will commit up to $500,000 in D1 Local Option Sales Tax funding over the next few years for sidewalk construction that will be complimented by the walkway.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available For Escambia County Residents
October 19, 2021
Escambia County residents struggling to pay rent and utilities due to COVID-19 can apply for help from the Escambia County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
The application portal is now open and available clicking or tapping here. Call (850) 403-6044 to make an appointment for in-person assistance, or see a list of libraries below.
Emergency rental assistance may be provided to eligible low-income Escambia County residents and families who:
- Have been financially impacted by COVID-19;
- Have total household income at or below 80% Area Median Income;
- Are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Have not received any other rental assistance for the requested months
Both the renter and the landlord must submit an application through the portal. Reimbursement will be paid directly to the landlord or utility provider. View eligibility requirements and see if you qualify here.
The program can cover up to 12 months of overdue or late rent and utility bills for households in Escambia County. Additional details for rental assistance for landlords and renters can be found at MyEscambia.com/erap.
Escambia County has received the following allocations:
- $9,611,771 from the Consolidated Appropriations Act
- $7,605,344 from the American Rescue Plan
Escambia County ERAP Policies and Procedures are in alignment with the U.S Treasury Department’s guidelines (full policies and procedures).
Email ERAP@myescambia.zendesk.com or call (850) 403-6044 with any questions.
Citizens may use the computers at the following public libraries to complete their application:
- Century Branch Library – 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century
- Molino Branch Library – 6450-A Hwy. 95A, Molino
- Tryon Branch Library – 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola
- Genealogy Branch Library – 5740 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola
- Pensacola Library – 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
- Southwest Branch Library – 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
- Westside Branch Library – 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola
Woman Went After Ex-boyfriend With Machete And Pickaxe, Broke His TV And Bit Him, ECSO Says
October 19, 2021
A Molino woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly hitting her ex-boyfriend with a machete, stealing several of his belongings, damaging his big screen television and biting him.
Lisa Marie Boyington, 37, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, grand theft, criminal mischief and battery.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed disturbance in the 4300 block of Crary Road near Century. The victim stated that Boyington arrived at his residence and accused him of sleeping with other women.
She then struck him in the hand with a machete, put her hands on his neck causing an injury, and swung a pickaxe and sling blade in his direction, according to an arrest report. However, the victim stated he was not in fear for his safety at the time.
Boyington also allegedly damaged his $700 QLED 55-inch curved television and knocked over his coffee table. She was also accused of stealing a $475 Harley Davidson motorcycle jacket, black leather chaps valued at $260, night vision binoculars worth $479 and a double-headed ax, the report continues.
The victim also said he was at a friend’s house in Molino about 2 a.m. the same day when Boyington arrived there and got mad because his friend’s wife was in her nightgown. An argument ensued, and which time Boyington bit him on the chest, according to the report.
Deputies noted the victim suffered a small cut on his hand, had red marks on his neck and a wound on his chest. Deputies found a sling blade and pickaxe on top of a shed at the victim’s Crary Road residence, and a cut mark in the hood of his lawn mower allegedly caused by the machete.
K-9 units from the Escambia County Road Prison, Century Correctional Institution and from the Department of Corrections in Santa Rosa County responded but were unable to locate Boyington.
An arrest report noted that deputies responded to the residence just over two months ago when Boyington allegedly committed aggravated assault on the same victim. She fled before a K-9 search.
Boyington remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday without bond.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
October 19, 2021
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for September. They are Noah Kimrell and Anastasia Bryan. They are pictured with Principal Mike Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Honors Robert Tims For 33 Years Of Dedicated Service
October 19, 2021
The Town of Century honored longtime employee Robert Tims Monday night with a service award.
Tims was honored “for 33 years of dedicated service”. He first went to work for Century in August 1988.
Pictured: Century Mayor Ben Boutwell (right) presents a service award to Robert Tims honoring him for 33 years of employment with the town. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Rain Chance Returns By Wednesday Afternoon
October 19, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Dadura Promoted To Escambia County Human Resources Director
October 19, 2021
Escambia County has promoted Crystal Dadura to the human resources director position.
She is responsible for the county’s human resources policies, and she also services as the county ethics officer and ADA coorindinator.
Dadura became human resources manager on February 1, and assumed the role of interim department director on July 8. Her promotion to human resources director took effect October 6 and was recently approved by the Escambia County Commission.
“Crystal is an excellent fit for the director position. She has been phenomenal in this role in working with our staff, the union negotiations and creating a rapport with other department directors. I’m excited that she has accepted this role and look forward to continuing to work with her,” said Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Releases Video From 2019 Terrorist Attack At NAS Pensacola
October 18, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released a video compilation of the events that unfolded during the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack on NAS Pensacola
Sheriff Chip Simmons said the video will “pay honor to those that list their lives that day, and also to say thank you to those who risk their lives to serve and protect our community”.
The video was released as the ECSO filled a “large public records request” for video from that day.
The video is below. It contains graphic images, sounds, language and intense situations. It may be disturbing to some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised.
Drowning Death Of 4-Year Old Autistic Boy Near Jay Was Accidental, SRSO Says
October 18, 2021
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office says the drowning death of a 4-year old autistic boy Saturday in Jay is being investigated as accidental.
The young boy’s foster parent told deputies he had locked and barricaded the front door of their house on Cozart Lane due to his autism. He said the boy was taking a nap, but when he checked on him about 10 minutes later he was missing. The foster dad and another relative searched the property.
The victim was found about 150 yards from the residence in pond, according to deputies. The foster dad attempted CPR, until the fire department arrived. The young boy was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital by LifeFlight where he was pronounced deceased.
Cantonment Woman Arrested After Chase, Shots Fired And Three Hour Standoff With Deputies In Alabama
October 18, 2021
A Cantonment woman was arrested in Baldwin County early Sunday morning after what was described as a shots fired incident that involved a SWAT response.
Amanda Nicole Thompson, 37, fled from Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office deputies late Saturday night when they attempted to stop her due to outstanding warrants. The pursuit crossed from Muscogee Road onto Highway 112 in Alabama. She came to a stop in field near Highway 112 and Tower Road, nearly nine miles into Alabama. She allegedly fired a handgun several times, prompting the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to respond with SWAT and K-9 units, and close the roadway.
Authorities said Thompson barricaded herself in her vehicle. After about three hours of negotiations, she exited the vehicle early Sunday morning with the firearm.
“Less lethal means were used, along with a K-9 to take the suspect into custody,” BCSO said. Thompson was transported to the emergency room to be treated for dog bite before being booked into jail.
Thompson is being held without bond, charged with interference with custody, resisting arrest, certain persons forbidden to possess a pistol and reckless endangerment. She is also being held awaiting extradition to Florida to face charges in Escambia County, Florida.
The interference with custody charge related to a previous incident in which she transported her child between Baldwin County and Florida, according to authorities. The child was located and returned to a relative last week.