One Additional COVID-19 Death, 47 More Cases Reported In Escambia County
April 29, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There was one additional COVID-19 death and another 47 cases reported Tuesday in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 35,837 (+47)
Non-Florida residents: 3,674
Recovered: 33,241*
Total deaths: 678 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths: 282
Current hospitalizations: 32
Number of tests reported last day: 533
Percent positive reported last day: 7.8%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.5%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 26,821 (+41)
Cantonment: 3,213 (+4)
Century: 1,176 (+1)
—-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: 18,109 (+14)
Non-Florida residents: 247
Total deaths: 284
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 894*
Number of tests reported last day: 296
Percent positive reported last day: 5.1%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,644 (+9)
Navarre: 3,736 (+1)
Gulf Breeze: 3,339 (+3)
Pace: 1,465
Jay: 550
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,222,546
Florida residents: 2,180,924
Deaths: 35,030
Hospitalizations: 90,059
*“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.
Martha Louise Knowles
April 29, 2021
Mrs. Martha Louise Knowles, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at a Pensacola hospice facility.
Mrs. Knowles was a native and life-long resident of Century, FL. She had worked as a Teachers Aide for the Escambia County School Board. She loved to garden and work with her flowers. She enjoyed helping people and loved her family very much. She was a member of Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Knowles was preceded in death by her parents, Curness Bolen and Irma Bolen; and an infant brother.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Wesley Knowles of Century, FL; two sons, Tommy (Rachael) Knowles of Flomaton, AL, and Timothy (Tosha) Knowles of Century, FL; two daughters, Cindy (Marcus) Mathis of Century, FL, and Martha Knowles of Century, FL; two brothers, Neal Bolen of Century, FL, and Henry (Betty) Bolen of Georgia; grandchildren, Cody Mathis, Anna Knowles, Heather Knowles, Lori Knowles; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Mitch Herring and Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating. Interment will follow in Byrneville Community Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Pallbearers will be Cody Mathis, Adam Bolen, Andrew Bolen, Larry Knowles, Jason Blackwell, and Josh Northrop.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Gail Clary, Betty & EJ Deubler, Sandra & Bobby Holland, Clinton & Ann Killam, and Jimmy Wilson.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Byrneville Church Cemetery Fund 1351 Byrneville Road Century, FL 32535.
One Person Shot Multiple Times In Dispute Between Molino Neighbors
April 28, 2021
A shooting Wednesday morning in Molino is being investigated as a possible stand your ground incident, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident began as an altercation between neighbors on Settles Road, near Molino Road and Barrineau Park School Road.
“One neighbor shot another multiple times,” ECSO spokesperson Amber Southard told NorthEscambia.com.
The older adult male’s injuries were not considered to be life threatening. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment following the incident about 10:45 a.m.
Southard said the ECSO is continuing their investigation. She said all parties involved remained on scene, but no one was immediately taken into custody due to the possibility of it being a stand your ground case.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Man That Ran Away From Highway 29 Wreck Sentenced To Jail Time
April 28, 2021
A man that ran from a wreck with injuries on Highway 29 last year has been sentenced.
Dylan Roger Jon Ankney, 29, was found guilty of failure to remain at a crash involving injury. He was sentenced to seven months in the Escambia County Jail with credit for 192 days previously served. He will be on probation for two years, and will be required to pay restitution to the victims along with fines and costs.
Two people were injured in the two vehicle crash on Highway 29 at Old Chemstrand Road on August 29, 2020.
Witness told authorities that Ankney never slowed down as he rear-ended a vehicle in front of the Burger King, He jumped out of his vehicle, tried unsuccessfully to remove the tag and fled behind the Winn Dixie. A witness “was able to assist him to the ground”, according to an arrest report, before the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrived.
Ankney was also ticketed by the Florida Highway Patrol for additional traffic offenses, including texting while driving, careless driving, no seat belt, and no proof of insurance.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cause Determined In Fire That Destroyed Home On Chemstrand Road
April 28, 2021
We now know the cause of a fire that destroyed a large home on Chemstrand Road midday Monday.
Escambia Fire Rescue said the fire was “an unintentional electrical fire”.
The fire was reported shortly before noon in the 1300 block of Chemstrand Road, near the railroad crossing. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
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
Firefighters were pulled out of the burning structure due to the fire rapidly advancing through the attic space of 2,700 square foot home.
The nearest fire hydrant was about 1,000 feet away on Mayoki Trail, leading to a delay in establishing a sustained water supply. While the house was a total loss, some personal items were saved.
There were no injuries.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Battery, Death Investigation Ongoing At Assisted Living Facility
April 28, 2021
A man is charged with battery, and a death investigation is ongoing after an altercation this week at an assisted living facility in Escambia County.
Stanley Lamar Lively, 53, is charged with one count of first degree felony aggravated battery and is being held without bond.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Lifely is a resident at Ashbury Place where the incident took place.
According to deputies, at some point Monday evening, an altercation took place where Lively battered two other residents. One of the residents was injured, while the other died at the hospital from his injuries.
The arrest report states Lively was “rambling and delirious” after the incident, while also “covered in fecal matter and blood.”
According to the report, a nurse told deputies that she heard noise coming from one of the victim’s room, and walked in to find Lively on top of the victim, beating on him. She pulled Lively off the victim, which is when he began beating on the other victim.
No further details on the incident have been released at this time.
The sheriff’s office says a death investigation is underway to determine if Lively will face homicide charges.
Northview To Face Jay For District Title; Tate Softball To Play Niceville In District Final; Northview Softball Eliminated
April 28, 2021
BASEBALL
Northview 8, Baker 3
The Northview Chiefs defeated Baker 8-3 Tuesday afternoon in Jay.
Josh Landis pitched a complete game win for the Chiefs, giving up three runs on six hits, walking one and striking out two.
Bryce Korinchak and Rustin Pope went 2-3 for Northview. Kaen Odom, Jamarkus Jefferson and Luke Bridges each added a hit for for Northview.
“It was good, we started off a little slow,” Northview coach Jeremy Greenwell said. “But we did what we did the whole season…We expected to win, but it’s always a good feeling when you get the win.”
Northview (15-6) will face Jay (13-7) at 7 p.m. Thursday in Jay for the District 1-1A championship.
“Jay has a good team. They are a little more top heavy that we are with a few more upperclassmen,” Greenwell said. “We’re young, but we’re talented. I feel great. We are going to play relaxed and loose like w have the whole year. I’m excited for it.”
More game photos below.
For a photo gallery from Northview and Baker, click here.
Jay 10, Central 0
The Jay Royals defeated Central 10-0 Tuesday night.
Andrew Diamond pitched three innings for Tate, allowing one hit, no runs and striking out three. Carson Walters pitched two innings, giving up one hit, no runs and striking out four.
Cody Gavin, Carson Walters and Payton Jackson each had two hits for Jay. Elija Melvin, Diamond and Todd Macks each added one.
Jay (13-7) will face Northview (15-6) at 7 p.m. Thursday in Jay for the District 1-1A championship.
SOFTBALL
Paxton 3, Northview 2
Jay 13, Baker 0
Tate 5, Navarre 3
The Tate Lady Aggies defeated the Navarre Raiders Tuesday 5-3.
Abbie Burks pitched a complete game for Tate, giving up three runs and eight hits while walking one and striking out five.
Madison Holland and Christina Mason both went 2-3 and hit homers in the fourth inning for Tate. Courtney Lundquist, Cam Wolfenden, Kennedy Turner, Sophia Jones, and Michayla Kent had one hit each for the Aggies.
Tate will play Niceville for the District 1-6A title at 6:30 Thursday. Niceville defeated Crestview 14-0 Tuesday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Foggy By Thursday Morning, Low In The Middle 60s
April 28, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Two Additional Deaths, Another 35 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Escambia County
April 28, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were two additional COVID-19 deaths and another 35 cases reported Tuesday in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 35,790 (+35)
Non-Florida residents: 3,673
Recovered: 33,242*
Total deaths: 677 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths: 282 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 32 (-6)
Number of tests reported last day: 597
Percent positive reported last day: 5.2%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.5%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 26,780 (+30)
Cantonment: 3,209 (+2)
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: 18,095 (+8)
Non-Florida residents: 246
Total deaths: 284
Long-term care facility deaths: 82
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 894*
Number of tests reported last day: 224
Percent positive reported last day: 4.7%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,635 (+4)
Navarre: 3,735 (+4)
Gulf Breeze: 3,336
Pace: 1,465 (+1)
Jay: 550
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,217,368
Florida residents: 2,175,844
Deaths: 34,958
Hospitalizations: 89,808
*“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.
One Indicted, One Wanted For Murder Of Teen Whose Body Was Found In Blackwater State Forest
April 28, 2021
An 18-year old man was indicted Tuesday for the murder of a 14-year old whose body was found March 28 in the Blackwater State Forest near Munson. Meanwhile, a second suspect remains on the run.
Isaiah Jordan McCullers, 18, was indicted for first degree murder. He is being held in the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond. Isaac Cameron Daniels, 19, is wanted on an outstanding warrant for first degree murder during the commission of a robbery
The remains were identified as Cody Walker of Pace. He was last seen on March 14 and reported missing on March 19. Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said evidence indicates he died the morning of March 15. His remains were found in a wooded area off Sandy Forest Road, south of the intersection of Highway 4 and Munson Highway.
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden said McCullers and Daniels, if convicted, will face a sentence of life without parole or a death sentence.
Thursday morning, Johnson said he could not release a motive or the circumstances around the murder until the second arrest is made and the investigation is complete.
Anyone with information is asked to call Santa Rosa Crime Stoppers at (850) 437-STOP.