Cooking Fire Damages Duplex
February 8, 2021
A weekend cooking fire damaged a duplex just off Nine Mile Road.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the fire Saturday night in the 8600 block of Jernigan Road. Firefighters arrived to find everyone outside and smoke showing from the front door of the one of the apartments.
The fire was quickly extinguished. The blaze caused heavy damage to one kitchen and smoke damage throughout.’
The American Red Cross is assisting the individuals displaced by the fire.
Donald Eugene Weaver
February 8, 2021
Donald Eugene Weaver, 81, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 31st, 1939 in Silverton, Oregon to the late John and Eunice Weaver. He grew up in the Brownsville community of Pensacola and attended Pensacola Tech High School High School and later Pensacola Junior College.
Donald served 2 years in the Army before becoming a firefighter with the city of Pensacola Fire Department and retired after many years as a Captain. He then became a deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for several years.
Donald was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. He was a member of the Mckinnonville and Bay Springs Sportsman hunting Clubs for many years. One hunting highlight was winning a big buck competition in 1979 when he got an 11 point buck that scored 2nd in the state of Florida at that time. Donald was also a Licensed boat Captain and spent many hours on his boat chasing King Mackerel and Red snapper.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eunice Weaver and sister Jane Moodhard.
He is survived by daughter, Crystal, brother Jimmy Weaver and sister Jenny Barnes.
Pallbearers are Bruce Weaver, David Weaver, Russell Weaver, Jonathan Weaver, Weston Weaver, John Moodhard and Jim Moodhard.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Wed., Feb. 10, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Jordan Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 10AM prior to services.
Lisa Ann Sport Herrington
February 8, 2021
Lisa Ann Sport Herrington, 54, of Molino, FL, died February 5 after a brief illness.
Born in Atlanta, GA, on December 26, 1967, Lisa graduated from Tate High School in 1986 and was well known as a local hair stylist for 30 years, working most recently at Mane Street Styles in Pensacola. Known for her laughter, generosity, and kind hearted spirit, Lisa’s family was the light of her life, and she was most content when spending time with them. She embraced her newest role as grandmother to the twin granddaughters with joy and vitality.
Lisa grew up in Pinewoods Presbyterian Church of Cantonment, but in recent years was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John “Buddy” and Elizabeth “Betty” Sport. She is survived by her husband, Scott Herrington, two daughters, Amanda Jenkins and Tori Herrington, a son, Scott Herrington, and four grandchildren, Bailey, Alliana, Atalie and Wyatt. Also surviving are her brothers, Mercer Sport (Jean) of Cantonment and Lewis Sport (Paula) of St. Augustine, FL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews: Haleigh Sport, Hunter Sport, Tanner Sport, Heather Sport Bowman (Noah), Tavi Sport, Matthew Fraser (Ainsley) and Christopher Fraser.
The family will receive guests at a visitation February 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church in Cantonment, followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Covenant Care.
Florida Gas Prices Increase Over The Last Week
February 8, 2021
Florida gas prices took a jump last week, rising an average of 11 cents, according to AAA.
Florida drivers are now paying an average price of $2.49 per gallon.
The average price per gallon was $2.40 in Escambia County, six cents more than last week. Sunday night’s low price in North Escambia was $2.33 at one station on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while a low of $2.25 could be found on North Palafox Street in Pensacola.
Prices at the pump are now the most expensive in more than a year. The state average is now the highest since January 2020. During that time, the price of crude was sitting at the same level it is now.
Crude oil prices have also bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. The price for U.S. crude rose to nearly $57 per barrel on Friday; the most expensive oil price since January 2020. Friday’s settlement of $56.85/b is $4 per barrel more than the week before. A 9% shift like that would typically lead to a 10 cent shift at the pump, as a higher oil price raises the cost for producing gasoline.
One New COVID-19 Death, 97 New Cases Reported In Escambia County
February 8, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DETAILS.
The Florida Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 death and 97 new cases Sunday in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:Could someone please provide the address for the “Perdido” location?
Total cases: 32,016 (+97)
Non-Florida residents: 3,320
Recovered: 30,845*
Total deaths: 563 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths : 242
Current hospitalizations: 148 (-5)
Number of tests reported last day: 982
Percent positive reported last day: 8.0%
Percent positive reported last week: 11.1%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 23,801 (+71)
Cantonment: 2,903 (+10)
Century: 1,125
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 441 (+)
McDavid: 191
Bellview: 53
Walnut Hill: 49
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 12
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 16,050 (+55)
Non-Florida residents: 206
Total deaths: 222
Long-term care facility deaths: 67
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 718*
Number of tests reported last day: 408
Percent positive reported last day: 12.0%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 7,712 (+32)
Navarre: 3,219 (+9)
Gulf Breeze: 2,317 (+11)
Pace: 1,274 (+2)
Jay: 498
Bagdad: 31
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,777,983
Florida residents: 1,745,744
Deaths: 27,696
Hospitalizations: 74,412*
*“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.
Margie Louise Quick
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Margie Louise Quick, age 69, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Quick was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Byrneville, FL (where she spent most of her life) and had resided in East Brewton, AL for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an honorary member of the Damascus Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright and brothers, Jerry Wayne Boatwright and Charles Edward Boatwright.
She is survived by her husband of 9 years, Eugene Quick of East Brewton, AL; three sons, Dewey Carl Boatwright of East Brewton, AL, Clarance William Odom of East Brewton, AL and Lee Edward (Kerry) Odom of Paul, AL; one daughter, Daisy Louise Odom of East Brewton, AL; two brothers, Doug Boatwright of Pensacola, FL and Billy (Diane) Boatwright of Century, FL; four sisters, Gloria Jean (Ray) Lawson of Century, FL, Judy (David) Tillery of Atmore, AL, Mary Sue (Jr.) Walston of Century, FL and Kathy Marie (Donald) Walston of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Daisy Kay Walston, Ida May Walston, Donna Lynn Walston, Christina Walston, Anthony Aaron Odom and Tonnis Kirby Odom and three great grandchildren, Zeyden, Nevaeh Skylar and unborn baby.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Cosey officiating.
Burial will follow at the Emmons Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Bartlett, Jefferson Clark, Jeremiah Walston, Jason Thomas, Zachary Pendleton and Dale Pendleton.
Helen Marie Lister
February 8, 2021
Helen Marie Lister, a resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Flomaton, AL on November 22, 1932 to the late Charlie Wade Hammonds and Emma Caroline Hammac Hammonds. Helen enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, and crocheting. She was a member of Bellview Assembly of God Church.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years @ time of his passing, Houston J. Lister; son, Larry Lister; parents; and sister, Pauline Kahlstorf.
She is survived by her brothers, Wade Hammonds, Sr., Carl Hammonds, Ray (Evelyn) Hammonds, Bodie (Wanda) Hammonds and Clarence (Wanda) Hammonds; sister, Vera Hall; children, Pete Lister, Lance Lister, Sr., Allen Lister and Marty Lister; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. J.B. Shoumaker officiating. Burial will be held in Morgan Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11AM prior to services.
Fire Destroys Escambia County Home, Damages Nearby Family Dollar
February 7, 2021
A late night fire destroyed a house and damaged part of a shopping center on Davis Highway.
At 11:14 p.m., Escambia Fire Rescue originally answered the call of a small outside fire report in the 2200 block of Little Lane, just behind the Family Dollar on North Davis Highway. Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved house just feet away from the shopping center.
Additional fire units were immediately dispatched. The fire was brought under control ata 12:11 a.m.
The commercial building sustained heat damage to the exterior and slight water damage to the interior.
There were no injuries reported.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Century Making $1.3 Million Legislative Request To Replace Water Meters
February 7, 2021
Century seeking $1.3 million in funding from the Florida Legislature to replace water meters.
The funds would replace about 825 water meters with remotely readable radio-enabled units.
According to the town, water meters are failing and service connections are leaking. Replacing the meters and repairing leaky connections will improve water quality by eliminating lead connections and joints.
A funding request submitted by the town indicates existing meters were installed in 2006 and are now 15 years old. (The meters are actually 10 years old, purchased in 2010 and installed in 2011, according NorthEscambia.com. It expected the town will update their funding request.)
The system that allows the current meters to be read remotely has failed, and the vendor has gone out of business.
The town has also requested funding to rehabilitate water wells.
Century’s requests to the Legislature have received support from the local legislative delegation, Escambia County, and the Florida Rural Water Association.
Pictured: Century Town Hall. NorthEscmabia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Reopens Perdido Precinct; Molino Is Next
February 7, 2021
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons made good on a campaign promise when h cut a green ribbon Saturday to reopen the ECSO precinct in Perdido, and Molino is next on his list.
“Law enforcement and community engagement begins at the neighborhood level,” Simmons said Saturday. Deputies are now stationed at the precinct for the first time since 2016.
The Molino Precinct ribbon will be held Saturday, February 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Following his swearing in on January 5, Simmons told NorthEscambia.com that he would reopen the Perdido and Molino precincts. Other precincts may open in the future in Beulah, Myrtle Grove and Brownsville.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
