Partly Sunny, High In The Upper 60s
November 4, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Bond Set For Century Capital Child Sexual Battery Suspect
November 4, 2021
Bond has been set for a Century man accused of the sexual battery of a minor child over a two-year period.
Michael Tracy Tedder, 29, was arrested Thursday on three counts of capital sexual battery of a victim under 12 by a person in familial custody. If convicted as charged, Tedder faces up to life in prison.
During a recent appearance, Tedder entered a plea of not guilty, and his bond was set at $3 million. He remains in the Escambia County Jail.
The victim disclosed at school that she had been raped by Tedder, according to an arrest report. She stated that it hurt, and about the time she healed, he would do it again, the report continues. The alleged abuse occurred between January 1, 2020, and October 20, 2021.
Much of the arrest report is redacted under Florida law, but it states “several (others) divulged sexual abuse by Michael Tedder. The incidents they described were similar to the sexual abuse disclosed, adding credibility to her statement.”
When the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office went to Tedder’s home on October 20 to investigate the sexual battery allegations, deputies found Tedder and three others living in squalor with six children in two campers.
They found Michael Tedder and his wife 28-year old Elizabeth Mae Dennis, along with 55-year old Norman Tracy Tedder and his wife 50-year old Tabitha Rolin Tedder. All four were charged with felony child neglect. Only Michael Tedder is accused of a sex crime; the other three have not been charged with any other crime or named as suspects.
The Department of Children and Families temporarily removed the children and transported them to the Gulf Coast Kids House.
For more information on the child neglect allegations, click or tap here for an earlier story.
Here’s The Schedule For The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show
November 4, 2021
It’s time for the annual Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show at Pensacola Beach.
In addition to the Blue Angels, there will be a selection of world-class military, aerobatic performers overhead on Friday and Saturday.
On Thursday at approximately 1-2 p.m., the Blue Angels will hold a full practice show over Pensacola Beach.
Friday and Saturday mark the official Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show with the aerobatic acts beginning at approximately 11 a.m. and the Blue Angels overhead at 2 p.m.
The 2021 Homecoming Air Show performances include:
- 11 a.m. – The U.S. Navy Training Air Wing SIX will pass over Pensacola Beach in their T-6A Texan II turboprops and T-45C Goshawk jets to open up the air show. Headquartered in the “Cradle of Naval Aviation” aboard NAS Pensacola, CTW-6 graduates approximately 300 United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Service (FMS) students annually.
- 11:20 a.m. – A U.S. Coast Guard Air Sea Rescue demonstration will take place over Pensacola Beach from an MH-65D Dolphin medevac helicopter. The SAR aircrew consists of two pilots, one flight mechanic and a rescue swimmer. Depending on the nature of distress, the rescue swimmer deploys via freefall or hoist to provide assistance.
- 11:40 a.m. – The Veteran’s Flight team, organized by Pensacola attorney and pilot Roy Kinsey, will feature about half a dozen vintage Stearman bi-plane pilots from all over the Southeast flying in the famous World War II-era aircraft.
- 11:55 a.m. – Airbase Georgia, led by Clint “Richochet” Cottrell, will present a World War II-era American fighter aircraft, the F4U Corsair, as well as a replica Japanese bomber, a Nakajima B5N “Kate,” over the shores of Pensacola Beach. The Corsair and the Kate will recreate, remind and reinforce the lessons learned from the defining moments in American military aviation history.
- 12:15 p.m. – Solo pilot Rob Holland will push the limits of his single-seat, MXS-RH prop plane to create a visual spectacle like no other over Pensacola Beach.
- 12:35p.m. – AeroShell Aerobatic Team – consisting of team leader Mark Henley, right-wing pilot Bryan Regan, Steve Gustafson on the left-wing, and slot pilot Jimmy Fordham – will perform a series of loops, rolls, and bomb bursts in close formation in their T-6 Texan aircraft over Pensacola Beach.
- 12:55 p.m. – Major Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson, with the U.S. Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team, will take to the Pensacola Beach skies to showcase the amazing capabilities of the F-22 Raptor fighter jet that is leading America into the future of aviation technology.
- 1:15 p.m. – Pilots Ken Rieder and Adam Baker with Redline Aerobatic Team will take to the skies in their signature red and black planes to perform opposing stunts and inverted maneuvers and formations.
- 1:35 p.m. – Solo pilot Skip Stewart will wow the crowds with his high-skill passes and jaw-dropping maneuvers in his famous red, white and black-checkered bi-plane, Prometheus.
Finally, starting at 2 p.m., look to the Gulf horizon as a famous C-130J aircraft known as Fat Albert arrives over Pensacola Beach, followed by six famous blue and gold F-18 Super Hornets. For the next 50 minutes, spectators will get a glimpse of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aeronautic maneuvers like the Diamond Dirty Loop, the Double Farvel, the Vertical Pitch, the Fleur-de-Lis, the Opposing Knife-Edge pass, and the crowd-favorite Sneak Pass. These are just a few of the mind-blowing displays of choreographed precision flying the Navy’s flight demonstration team has perfected over the past 75 years.
Let The Miracle League Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 4, 2021
Now is the time to reserve your spot to have the Miracle League of Pensacola fry your Thanksgiving turkey.
A minimum of $30 per turkey or turkey breast is necessary to help cover costs, and any additional donation will benefit the Miracle League of Pensacola. The minimum charge is $35 for turkeys that are 20 pounds or more.
Call (850) 375-1577 with questions or to schedule your appointment (leave a message if no answer). Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations should be made early as the number of time slots is limited and appointments take priority.
There are a few things to remember after scheduling an appointment. Completely thaw your turkey, removing all of the inside packaging and giblets. Write down exactly how much your turkey weighs so it is fried perfectly and take it to the Miracle League Park at 555 East Nine Mile Road at your appointment time between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24. And be on time for your appointment.
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Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
November 4, 2021
Ransom Middle School has named their Students of the Month for September. They are Tam Tran (pictured above, left) and Drew Crutchfield (pictured above, right). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Edward Lamont Davis
November 4, 2021
Edward Lamont Davis, age 65, of Century, FL passed away on October 24, 2021. He was born on December 26, 1955 in Biloxi, MS to Walter Levon and Mary Anne Pruett Davis.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steve Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Ramirez Davis; his sons, Edward Lamont “Eddie”(Tessa) Davis of Perdido, AL, Scott (Tabitha) Davis of Poarch, AL, Andrew (Marsha) Davis of McCullough, AL and Jeremy Davis of Bay Minette, AL and his sisters, Eula (Steve) Jones of Orange Beach, AL and Nancy (Miguel) Espino of Kansas City, MO.
No formal services are scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Edward Lee Wells
November 4, 2021
Edward Lee Wells, age 70, peacefully succumbed to an expeditious bout with cancer in the early morning hours on October 29, 2021.
Edward, known as Eddie, was born in Pensacola, attended Beulah Elementary, Bellview Middle, and graduated from Tate High School.
After high school Eddie enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. After his military tour, Eddie worked for CSX Transportation for 38 years constructing and maintaining bridges.
Eddie and his family attend Hillcrest Baptist Church. The church cart ministry provided Eddie with years of loving friendships. His senior adult Men’s Sunday School Class provided Eddie and Debra with prayers and thoughtfulness during his short illness that cannot be measured in words or deeds.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Wells and Odie Atkinson Wells.
Edward is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra; his children, Clint, Kenny (Dominique), Clay, Kelly Anne (Chase) Davis; grandchildren, Capp, Coy, Sidnii, Caden, and Tobias; sister, Pat (Bill) Moyer; brother, Terry (Michella) Wells; brother-in-law, David (Debbie) Smith; and sister-in-law, Janet (John) Reitamiller.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Locke officiating.
The family will received friends on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the church in the North West Hall.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date.
Man Struck And Killed On I-10
November 3, 2021
A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-10 eastbound Wednesday morning.
The crash happened about 11:15 on I-10 east of Highway 29. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 60-year old Milton man had parked in the emergency lane and was standing between a trailer attached to his pickup truck and the travel lanes of the interstate. The front of a SUV driven by a 53-year old Pensacola woman collided with the pedestrian.
FHP no longer releases the names of traffic crash victims. The investigation is continuing.
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Three Charged In 2017 Flomaton Double Murder
November 3, 2021
Three people have been arrested in a 2017 double murder in Flomaton.
Capital murder charges have been filed against 40-year old Jacqueline Bernice Rolin of Atmore, 35-year old Jermain Lavelle Smith of Flomaton, and 40-year old Kenneth Joe Lowery, Jr. of Century. Rolin and Smith are being held without bond in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton. Lowery is in the Escambia County (FL) Jail awaiting extradition to Alabama. Thompson told NorthEscambia.com that the investigation is continuing, but at this time no more arrests are expected.
About 2:30 p.m. on August 12, 2017, the bodies of 50-year old Timothy Adams and 61-year old Susan Adams were found with multiple gunshot wounds inside their mobile home at 1455 College Street in Flomaton. They were last seen alive earlier that morning, and investigators believe they were murdered before noon that day.
“This case made a strong impact on the Flomaton area in the year 2017. We are a very close community, where everyone knows everybody,” Flomaton Police Chief Charles Thompson said. “At the time of this double homicide, I was an investigator with the department under Chief of Police Bryan Davis. Our department at the time was very committed to the investigation of this case, as we still are today. I am very pleased to see that the victims of this case and their families are able to start seeing justice here in 2021 four years later.”
Thompson said the victims’ phones and some of their property were taken from the scene and left in two different locations. The department continued to investigate leads over the past four years, with a recent renewed focus on the case.
“I am so proud of the law enforcement relationship we hold in our county and also with our law enforcement neighbors to the south in Escambia County, Florida,” the chief said. Agencies from the local to federal level assisted in the case, including the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, Poarch Creek Tribal Police and the Jackson (AL) Police Department.
“It is truly a blessing from God in my eyes that we as a whole were able to begin the process on bringing justice to these victims and the closure that the family deserves,” Thompson said.
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Century Amends Last Year’s Budget To Match Actual Expenditures
November 3, 2021
The Century Town Council voted this week to amend the last fiscal year’s budget shortly after receiving a year-end financial report from their accountant.
For the town, it’s an annual action to balance the books after their fiscal year ends on September 30 — to make sure the prior year’s budget reflects a budgeted amount for what they actually spent.
The council approved a resolution amending the budget “to include the expenditure total as of September 30, 2021″, with no amount specified in the resolution or mentioned during the reading of the resolution. The resolution gave the mayor or his designee the authority to “take all actions necessary to implement the terms and conditions of this resolution”.
The council receives an emailed copy of their upcoming agenda and most supporting documentation by Friday afternoon before a meeting the following week, allowing council members time to review the items. A copy of the budget amending resolution was emailed October 29, but the financial report was not provided to the council by accountant Robert Hudson until the meeting. The report was seven pages, some of it in very small print.
“You are now saying that this is our new budget, our amended budget. You know we’ve done this pretty much every year,” Hudson told the council. “So we can have that to set up where…we’re not out of compliance with the end of the year budget whenever we pass this resolution.”
When questioned about the councils’ lack of time to review the year-end financial report prior to the meeting, Council President Luis Gomez replied that he would take the accountant’s word.
“These are the actual numbers that every bill list that went across this table are accounted for in this financial statement, ” Hudson said. “Nobody’s manipulating a budget. These are the actual numbers that came through, every check, every payroll, every piece of revenue.”
Pictured top: Century council members Dynette Lewis reviews a year-end financial statement presented to the council just prior to a meeting and vote. Pictured below: Accountant Robert Hudson explains the financials to the council. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
