Escambia County EMS Offering CPR Classes
December 8, 2021
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR and AED courses for any Escambia County residents.
The Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner.
The BLS for Healthcare Providers course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The American Heart Association’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Cost for CPR and AED Training (includes an eBook):
- Heartsaver CPR AED Course – $60
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – $75
All courses will take place at the Escambia County Public Safety building at 6575 North W Street.
For more information, click or tap here.
For large parties interested in group training, call (850) 471-6428 or email Michelle Stanhope at mkstanhope@myescambia.com.
Donna Patricia Hollingsworth Godwin
December 8, 2021
Donna Patricia Hollingsworth Godwin went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2021.
She was born on July 9, 1945 in Pineville, Florida to Grady and Agnes Hollingsworth. She was a 1964 graduate of Ernest Ward High School. After marrying, she lived in Huntsville, AL. She was a member of Bible Believers Baptist Church in Madison, AL. She received a degree in Childhood Development and worked at Rainbow Daycare Center as an Assistant Director from 1986 until retirement. She spent her retirement traveling, enjoying her family and taking care of her granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Dewey, Bob, Andy and Junior Hollingsworth and her sister, Doris Long.
She is survived by her husband, James Godwin; her son, Richard “Michael” Godwin; her daughter, Amy (Jon) Amonette; her grandchildren, Jacob, Mady, Abigail and a new little girl to be born in April. She is also survived by her brothers Martin (Winnie) Hollingsworth; Winston (Marie) Hollingsworth; Marvin (Nettie) Hollingsworth; two sisters Dorothy McKenzie; Melba (Donnie) Cook and her sister in law Joyce Hollingsworth.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Grant and Bro. Dale Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Nokomis.
Active pallbearers will be Jason Williams, Jarod Long, Jacob Hollingsworth, Jon Amonette, Ralph Beasley and Roy Pettis.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 10, 2021 12:30 p.m. for family and from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. for friends at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Mike Harvey
December 8, 2021
Mike Harvey of Pensacola, Florida passed away peacefully at home following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 75.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and James H. Harvey; and son, Travis Harvey.
Mike is survived by his wife, Judy Walker; daughter, Ashley (Kolby) Jordan; son, James Daniel Harvey; step children, Jerry (Lisa) Walker, Shelly (Doug) Rogers, and Teddy (Kynda) Walker; brother, Patrick (Gloria) Harvey; sister, Mary (Scott) McKay; and a host of grandchildren.
Mike served his country as a Marine and worked at NAS Pensacola Navy Public Works where he retired. He was a member of the American Legion Post 340 for 32 years.
Due to construction funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32505 at 2:30PM, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Reverend James Earl Guy will officiate services. Burial will follow in Whitmire Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1PM prior to services.
Church Vandal Arrested, Charged With Spray-Painting Several Churches
December 7, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has charged a local man with spray-painting several churches.
Deputies responded to the Olive Baptist Church Tuesday to find that numerous glass doors, metal doors, brick walls, and sidewalks were spray-painted using words and phrases like “murder”, “depart”, “liar”, and “Satan depart from me”. A white male with a beard and glasses was seen on surveillance video, according to the ECSO.
Shortly after this story was posted, the ECSO received a tip about the suspect’s identity. Deputies responded to Sears Boulevard and took 31-year old Sean Thomas Michaels into custody.
Michaels is charged with felony criminal mischief and two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Michaels was also charged with spray-painting four other area churches – Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, Victory Baptist Church, St. Andrew the Apostle Orthodox Church, and Legacy Church.
Pictured: Sean Michaels is charged with spray-painting Olive Baptist Church.
Highway 97 Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint
December 7, 2021
Authorities are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery Tuesday morning at the Marathon convenience store in Davisville.
The suspect walked into the store at the corner of Highway 97 and Nokomis Road about 11:30 a.m. and robbed the store at gunpoint.
The suspect then ran out the door toward the rear of the building and possibly fled in an unknown vehicle on Nokomis Road, according to the store’s owner. He as described only as white male wearing dark clothing.
There were no injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Surveillance images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Quintette Fire Is Sixth Bulb In ‘Keep The Wreath Green’ Fire Safety Wreath
December 7, 2021
The are now six red bulbs on Escambia County Fire Rescue’s “Keep the Wreath” fire safety wreath following a fire Monday in the Quintette community.
Fire heavily damaged the double wide mobile home on St. Matthews Lane, leaving the residents without a home. [Click here for more information.]
We first reported Tuesday morning that this was the fifth red bulb, but Escambia Fire Rescue later determined that another Cantonment fire last Friday will be counted as a red bulb. The fire destroyed a large shed that was being used as a residence and was not originally counted as a red bulb.
During the month-long Keep the Wreath Green campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at county fire stations and other locations. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb is replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential homes.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Inmate Stabbed At Century Correctional Institution
December 7, 2021
An inmate was airlifted to the hospital last week after he was stabbed by another inmate at the Century Correctional Institution.
The Florida Department of Corrections said Monday the incident happened last Wednesday, December 1 during an inmate on inmate altercation at the state prison on Tedder Road.
“One inmate received injuries as a result of the incident and was transported to outside hospital for treatment,” Florida Department of Corrections Press Secretary Paul Walker said in an email. ” No staff were injured during the incident.”
Walker said inmates that harm others can face administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges.
“This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates,” he said.
The FDC did not confirm the identity of the inmate or the extent of his injuries.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Good Chance Of Rain Overnight And Into Wednesday
December 7, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 61 by 3am. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a slight chance of showers between 9am and noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Names New K-9s After Two Fallen Deputies
December 7, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named two new K-9s after deputies that were killed in the line of duty.
K-9 Cook is named after Deputy Don Cook who was killed in a 1988 crash after learning of a high speed pursuit of armed robbers headed into Escambia County from Santa Rosa County. Cook responded to I-10 where he set up a roadblock in the west bound lane between the off ramp to Highway 29 and the I -10 spur near the railroad trestle. Cook exited his vehicle and the pursuit continued toward the roadblock where he was struck and killed. The suspect were taken into custody several miles away after their vehicle was disabled. Cook was a five-year veteran of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
K-9 Streeter is named after Cpl. Eric Streeter, who was shot and killed in 1984 as he followed to escapees from the county jail. He was waiting for backup when the suspects stopped, got out of their vehicle and opened fire. He had been with the ECSO for eight years. Street’s son later became a Florida Highway Patrol trooper.
The families of the late deputies were at an agency barbecue Monday for current and retired employees had a chance to meet the new K-9s.
Latest In Extrication Equipment Donated To The Flomaton Fire Department
December 7, 2021
The latest extrication tool has been donated to the Flomaton Fire Department.
CSX Transportation and Escambia County (AL) District 3 Commissioner Scottie Stewart donated the funds to purchase a TNT Rescue Storm Surge combination cutter and spreader tool.
Stewart has worked for CSX for 21 years. After learning from Chief Steve Stanton that the Flomaton Fire Department’s equipment needed to be upgraded, Stewart went to work to secure the CSX donation.
Flomaton is the first fire department in Alabama to own the latest Storm Surge extrication equipment. The equipment is primarily used to extricate vehicle crash victims, but has other life-saving rescue applications.
The donation will also benefit surrounding communities where the Flomaton Fire Department responds to provide mutual aid, including North Escambia.
Pictured above: (L-R) Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant, Fire Chief Steve Stanton, Fire Captain Jeremy Lee, Escambia (AL) Commissioner Scottie Stewart and Jeff McVay from TNT Rescue. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.