Atmore Man Dead After Having Medical Emergency, Crashing Truck Into Building Near Marianna
April 7, 2021
A truck driver from Atmore was pronounced deceased after a vehicle crash in Jackson County, Florida.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 52-year old man was driving a tractor-trailer rig in a rock mine on Vermont Road south of Marianna.
Troopers said he suffered a medical emergency and collided with a building.
The Florida Highway Patrol no longer releases names of those involved in traffic incidents.
Northview Gets Two Wins Over W.S. Neal (With Photo Galleries); Tate Shuts Out Escambia
April 7, 2021
Northview 10, W.S. Neal 3
Northview 5, W.S. Neal 4 (JV)
The Northview Chiefs varsity beat the W.S. Neal Eagles 10-3 in Bratt Tuesday night.
The game was tied up at three in the bottom of the fifth when Northview’s Emma Gilmore tripled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.
Aubrey Stuckey started on the mound for Northview, surrendering three runs on four hits over five innings and striking out three. Gilmore closed the final two innings, allowing two hits, no runs and striking out one.
Gilmore led Northview at the plate, going 3-4 with two runs and four RBIs. Payton Gilchrist and Nevaeh Brown added one each for the Chiefs.
For a varsity photo album, click here.
For a JV photo gallery, click here.
Tate 10, Escambia 0
Abbie Burks threw a complete-game shutout as the Tate Lady Aggies defeated the Escambia Lady Gators Tuesday night.
Burks allowed three hits and no runs in five innings, striking out one and walking one.
Madison Holland and Christina Mason both went 2-3 to lead the Aggies in hits. Hannah Halfacre, Cam Wolfenden, Kennedy Turner, Sophia Jones, Courtney Adams and Courtney Lundquist each tallied one hit.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
‘Protect Your Children And Pets’ – Mayor Warns About Wildlife From Century Lumber Mill Cleanup Site
April 7, 2021
<The Town of Century recently warned some residents about wildlife that might escape into their neighborhoods during the cleanup of an old industrial site.
The tornado ravaged Alger Sullivan Lumber Mill property was recently purchased by Creighton Sounds, a Pensacola company, and they have been working on demolition and cleanup.
“This process may involve movement of wildlife that is currently on the site, such as, but not limited to, raccoons, possums,rodents, snakes, foxes, etc., a flyer on town letterhead from Mayor Ben Boutwell stated.
“Please take care to protect your children and pets while this work is underway.”
The Alger Sullivan property is bordered by railroad tracks and a wooded area to the north, Front Street to the east, Jefferson Avenue and the town’s wastewater treatment plant to the south and East Pond Street to the west. The buildings on the former lumber mill site are as close as about 115 feet to residences on Front Street.
According to Creighton Sounds, the demolition and cleanup of the Alger Sullivan property will take up to about 180 days.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Florida Prisons Increase Inmate Intakes From County Jails As COVID-19 Restrictions Relax
April 7, 2021
The Florida Department of Corrections has increased the number of inmates received each week from Florida counties.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, FDC limited the number of inmates received into state prisons from county facilities after their convictions. The modification to policy allows FDC to increase the number of intakes from county facilities each week and directly addresses the growing backlog of individuals with felony convictions awaiting transfer to prison from county jails.
Escambia County spokesperson Laura Coale said Escambia County will be able to transport about 14 inmates to state prisons per week.
“We recognize the need is present to increase the number of intakes from county jails to prisons as courts begin to work through the case back log. This is an important step to fulfilling our public safety mission statewide,” said FDC Secretary Mark Inch. “We have developed safety protocols and appreciate our partners at the detention facilities and the sheriff’s offices for their collaboration and adherence. Together we have been able to take a measured and safe approach that prioritizes the well-being of our inmates and staff.”
“Sheriffs appreciate the efforts of the Florida Department of Corrections to return to Pre-COVID levels of intake,” said Florida Sheriffs Association President and Gilchrist County Sheriff Bobby Shultz. “Sheriffs have worked closely with the Department during this pandemic and corrections staff have developed appropriate safety protocols which allow for a safe return to normal intake procedures.”
DC’s intake procedure requires a documented negative county-administered rapid COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of transfer, heightened medical screening by FDC health personnel, and a second negative FDC-administered rapid COVID-19 test result upon receipt at the institution. If all requirements are fulfilled, the inmate will be processed and integrated into the general population. If any one of the requirements is not fulfilled, the inmate and all inmates who traveled to reception center with them will be returned to the originating county facility.
Tate Beats West Florida; Freshmen Play To A Tie (With Gallery)
April 7, 2021
Tate 4, West Florida 2
The Tate Aggies defeated West Florida 4-2 Tuesday night.
Tanner Rouchon went four innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out seven and walking zero for the Aggies. Riley Lowery, Drew Reaves and Jaydon Fryman closed out the game for Tate collectively allowing one hit, one run and striking out six.
Fryman led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-3 with a run and an RBI. Dylan Godwin, Zak Licastro, Dalton Bowen and Jordan Jarman each had one hit.
For a photo gallery from both games, click here.
Tate 7, West Florida 7 (Freshman)
The Tate and West Florida freshmen played to a 7-7 tie Tuesday.
Gabe Patterson pitched four innings, giving up five runs on four hits and striking out three. Hayden St. Amant and Neal Croom
Conner Hassell and Neal Croom had two hits each to lead the Aggies.
Photos by Laura Glodfelter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Five In A Row: Tate Girls Tennis Beats Navarre
April 7, 2021
With a come from behind singles victory from junior Kaylee Foshee and a dominant 8-1 match from senior Gwen Ward, the Tate Aggies Girls tennis team extended their winning streak to five in row with a 6-1 win over Navarre on Tuesday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FDOH Reports A Dozen New COVID-19 Cases In Escambia County
April 7, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Health reported a dozen new COVID-19 cases and zero additional deaths in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 35,002 (+12)
Non-Florida residents: 3,626
Recovered: 34,178*
Total deaths: 669
Long-term care facility deaths: 280
Current hospitalizations: 33 (+1)
Number of tests reported last day: 404
Percent positive reported last day: 2.4%
Percent positive reported last week: 4.7%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 26,108 (+10)
Cantonment: 3,151
Century: 1,173
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 486
McDavid: 210
Bellview: 57
Walnut Hill: 53
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,830 (+6)
Non-Florida residents: 231
Total deaths: 278
Long-term care facility deaths: 81
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 861*
Number of tests reported last day: 268
Percent positive reported last day: 2.2%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,500 (+3)
Navarre: 3,677 (+1)
Gulf Breeze: 3,312 (+1)
Pace: 1,432
Jay: 544
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,090,862
Florida residents: 2,051,647
Deaths: 33,780
Hospitalizations: 86,065
*“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.
Partly Sunny Wednesday, Showers And Thunderstorms Move In Wednesday Night
April 7, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
One Charged, One Wanted For Murder Of Teen Whose Body Was Found In Blackwater State Forest
April 6, 2021
One person has been arrested and warrants have been issued for a second for the murder of a 14-year old whose body was found March 28 in the Blackwater State Forest near Munson.
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.
Isaiah Jordan McCullers, 18, is charged with first degree murder during the commission of a robbery. 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
Johnson said they are suspects in two other robberies, so more charges are pending.
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.
Molino Roundtable Event To Explore Rural Internet Service Challenges
April 6, 2021
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED to the Escambia County Langley Bell 4-H Center at 3730 Stefani Road in Cantonment due to weather.
A roundtable discussion on rural internet will be held Friday in Molino.
In partnership with University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences 4-H Youth Development Program, Charter Communications will present “Real Rural Tech Talk Roundtable Discussion” and In partnership with University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences 4-H Youth Development Program.
Event speakers will explore the opportunities and challenges of broadband deployment, access and adoption, with an acute focus on federal funding combined with significant private investment, ultimately bringing broadband connectivity to thousands of unserved Floridians.
Invited roundtable participants include state and county officials, economic development leaders, agricultural producers, medical experts and school district officials.
The event will take place Friday, April 9 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Escambia County 4-H Center at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino. It will be hosted outside, rain or shine. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, April 7 to Leah.Brown@charter.com.