Stanley Otis Stuart
June 25, 2021
Stanley Otis Stuart, 68, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away on June 17, 2021.
He was born to parents Holt and Jeanette Stuart, on July 4, 1952, in Atmore, Alabama.
Stan graduated from Escambia County High School in 1970 and went on to major in Criminal Justice at Auburn University. Stan served in law enforcement as Chief Deputy for the Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Department and Chief of Police for the Poarch Creek Band of Indians Reservation.
Stan is survived by his wife, Jan Hall Stuart; son, Eric Stuart (Angela) of Walnut Hill, FL and daughter, Rebecca Stuart Durbin (Blaine) of Spanish Fort, AL; his four grandchildren, Dillan and Lane Stuart and Audrey and Kari Anne Durbin; his sister, Karen Stuart Dickey (Ron) of Gadsden, AL and his brother, Michael Stuart of Walnut Hill, FL.
He is preceded in death by parents, Holt and Jeanette Stuart and brother, Kenneth Stuart.
Stan was a member of First Baptist Church of Atmore, Alabama. Stan enjoyed being outside, gardening and tinkering.
A Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, June 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons International.
Barons Get Walk-Off Win Over The Wahoos For The Second Night
June 25, 2021
Craig Dedelow hit a sac fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap off a three-run rally as the Birmingham Barons walked off the Wahoos 3-2 for their second walk off win in a row.
Pensacola led 2-0 headed into the ninth with closer Colton Hock (L, 1-1) on the mound. The league’s leader in saves struggled with his command in the inning as he walked the bases loaded with nobody out. Zack Granite laced a two-run single to tie the game and advanced to second on the throw to the plate, setting up runners at second and third with still nobody out.
After intentionally walking Micker Adolfo, and a pop out from Carlos Perez, Dedelow hit a sac fly to center to give the Barons the win.
For Hock, it was only his second blown save in 11 attempts.
The loss takes the shine away from a masterful outing from Edward Cabrera, another one of the Marlins top pitching prospects. The right hander hurled six shutout innings and struck out nine without allowing a walk. The Barons mustered a total of three hits against Cabrera.
Offensively, Bubba Hollins carried the load for the Wahoos as the New Yorker 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI. He hit a solo shot off John Parke in the fifth to put the Wahoos up 1-0. Then in the eighth, he laced an RBI double into the left field corner to score Devin Hairston and give Pensacola what looked like a save 2-0 lead.
The series continues on Friday with Jake Eder (2-2, 1.08) taking the mound for the Wahoos. He will be opposed by Jason Bilous (0-0, 4.12).
‘Donut Strike’ For Manna Is Continuing; Here’s How To Donate Food Friday Afternoon
June 24, 2021
The “Donut Strike” for Manna Food Pantries is continuing at area grocery stores.
Law enforcement agencies and fire departments in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are on strike from doughnuts through Friday as they collect food for Manna.
First responders will be accepting grocery donations from the public as follows:
Friday, June 25 | 3 to 6 p.m.
- Walmart, 2650 Creighton Road, Pensacola
- Sam’s Club, 1250 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola
- Publix, 8684 Beulah Road, Pensacola
- Publix, 852 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
- Publix, 1430 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze
- Winn-Dixie, 3319 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
- Walmart Super Center, 3767 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
- Winn-Dixie, 1550 South Highway 29, Cantonment
- Publix, 5580 Woodbine Road, Pace (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
The items Manna currently needs most are:
- Oatmeal (boxes of individual packets)
- Chicken and tuna (pouches and canned)
- Peanut butter (1 lb. jars and individual cups)
- Vegetables (carrots, spinach, mixed vegetables; canned and peel-off plastic tops)
- Fruit in 100% juice (canned and peel-off plastic tops)
- Microwaveable dinners (like Hormel Compleats)
Pictured: Collecting food for Manna at the Publix at Nine Mile Road and Pine Forest Road Thursday afternoon. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Farm Hill Utilities Issues Boil Water Notice For Area Including Beulah Road, River Annex Road
June 24, 2021
Farm Hill Utilities in Cantonment has issued a precautionary boil water notice following a water main break Thursday.
A boil water notice has been issued for the west end of River Annex Road, the intersection of Beulah Road and Muscogee Road and all of Beulah Road including the side roads.
As a precaution, Farm Hill Utilities advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
The precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
Cantonment Man Wins $1 Million On Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
June 24, 2021
A Cantonment man has claimed a $1 million lottery prize.
The Florida Lottery said Thursday afternoon that 60-year old John Wiggins claimed a $1 million prize at the Pensacola District Office from the $5 million Gold Rush Classic scratch-off game.
Wiggins purchased his winning ticket from Tom Thumb at the corner of North W Street and Marcus Pointe Boulevard. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
Pictured: John Wiggins’ winning $1 million scratch-off ticket. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Deputy Cleared In Fatal Officer Involved Shooting At Pensacola Beach Hotel
June 24, 2021
No charges will be filed against an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy for the fatal shooting of a man at a Pensacola Beach hotel last March, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
Acea Robert Grozdanoff was shot and killed during the incident March 17 at the Surf & Sand Hotel. The officer-involved shooting was investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
“This review determined that no criminal charges will be filed against the deputy,” the State Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
911 callers reported Grozdanoff was holding a gun to a female’s head and was beating her.
When deputies arrived, the female told deputies, “I got the gun away from him; he doesn’t have the gun anymore.”
Deputies said Grozdanoff made statements about God and “wanting to die.” Deputies attempted to handcuff him, but during a struggle they discovered he had a gun that he pointed in the direction of a deputy. Another deputy fired at Grozdanoff until the gun fell on the floor. Grozdanoff was declared dead on the scene.
According to an autopsy report, Grozdanoff had alcohol, amphetamines, methamphetamines and THC in his system at the time of his death.
Pictured: The scene at the Surf and Sand Hotel on Pensacola Beach shortly after an officer involved shooting March 17, 2021. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Critical Injuries In Highway 95A, Tate School Road Crash
June 24, 2021
There were no critical injuries reported in a Thursday morning crash on Highway 95A at Tate School Road.
A Cadillac sedan and Chevrolet pickup collided about 10:10 a.m. The intersection was temporarily blocked, but the vehicles were moved to the shoulder shortly after first responders arrived.
Escambia County EMS and the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Man Charged With Pepper-Spraying Two Deputies And His Mother
June 24, 2021
A Century man is facing multiple charges after allegedly pepper-spraying two deputies and his mother.
Johnathon Robert Baldwin, 21, was charged with two counts of felony battery on a law enforcement officer, two counts of felony resisting arrest and one county of battery in a domestic violence situation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Offices responded to the Century Park Apartments on 2nd Street where Baldwin had reportedly sprayed his mother with pepper spray and was possible armed with a knife, bow and arrow, or a pellet gun.
The victim told deputies that Baldwin is schizophrenic and was in possession of pepper spray he had ordered on the internet because dead people speak to him and he was afraid of “the purge”. She stated she had removed several canisters of pepper spray from his room before he pulled a can of pepper spray out of his pocket and sprayed across the front of her body, including part of her face. She was evaluated on scene by Escambia County EMS.
When deputies arrived and entered the apartment, Baldwin was standing with one hand hidden. Deputies gave him several commands to show his hands before he ran at two deputies in an aggressive manner, raised his right hand and pepper-sprayed both, according to an arrest report. He then retreated to a bedroom and slammed the door. A deputy kicked the door open.
Two deputies attempted to take Baldwin into custody, but he pulled away and pepper-sprayed both deputies in their faces and eyes, the report states. With deputies fearing that Baldwin might have other weapons within his reach, he was tased and taken into custody.
Deputies learned Baldwin had overdosed on an antipsychotic drug, and he was transported by Escambia County EMS to Jay Hospital for treatment.
He was later released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,000 bond.
Amateur Radio Field Day Is This Weekend, And You’re Invited
June 24, 2021
The Five Flags Amateur Radio Association will hold their annual field day this weekend at Ashton Brosnaham Park, during “Amateur Radio Week” in Escambia County.
ARRL (American Radio Relay League) Field Day is an opportunity for thousands of amateur radio enthusiasts throughout the U.S. and Canada to set up temporary communications stations and make contact with like-minded people. Licensed radio operators, often called “hams,” spend the weekend practicing community outreach, emergency preparedness and technical skills.
Local hams participate in providing emergency communications during hurricanes and other disasters when normal communications are disabled and during local events like triathlons, bikeathons, parades or wherever real time communications are needed.
The public is invited to stop by anytime during the 24-hour event from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Ashton Brosnaham Park, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Drive (just off East 10 Mile Road).
The Escambia County Commission recently proclaimed June 21-27 as “Amateur Radio Week” in the county.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Want A Smoked Boston Butt For The Fourth? Order Now From Tate Or Northview Football
June 24, 2021
Both the Tate and Northview quarterback clubs are selling smoked Boston butts will delivery in time for the Fourth of July with proceeds benefiting the Aggies or the Chiefs.
The Tate High Quarterback Club is selling Boston butts to be picked up July 3 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Aggie Shack. The Boston butts are $40 and can be ordered before July 1 by clicking or tapping here.
The Northview Quarterback Club is selling Boston butts for $40 each. Payment can be made via Venmo @northviewhs-chiefs. They can be picked up July 2 at Travis Nelson Park in Bratt from 4-7 p.m.
(Editor’s note: These are independent fundraisers. You’ll need to choose which school to order from and support, or order from both!)