Escambia Man Gets 45 Years For Attempted Murder
November 13, 2021
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for shooting a man in the head last year.
Airon Douglas Carmack was convicted of attempted first degree premeditated murder with a firearm. He will be required to serve a minimum of 25 years of his 45 year sentence, followed by 20 years probation.
On March 1, 2020, the victim and his girlfriend traveled to meet Carmack to sell him marijuana. When arriving near Carmack’s residence, Carmack told them to meet him up the road because he was not home. Shortly after Carmack made contact with the victim, he pulled out a firearm and shot the victim in the head and chest. It was witnessed by the victim’s girlfriend. The victim accelerated and drove away before losing consciousness. The vehicle stopped approximately a mile from Carmack’s residence.
Marijuana, shell casings and a projectile were located in the vehicle. After law enforcement arrived and the victim was transported to the hospital, his girlfriend stated they both knew Carmack from high school. She was able to identify him as the shooter in a photo lineup.
Escambia Reports 116 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week
November 13, 2021
There were 116 new COVID-19 cases reported Escambia County over the last week by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 53,867 (+116)
Positivity rate last week: 4.1%
People vaccinated: 156,126 (+1,271)
Vaccination rate (age 5+): 51%
New hospital admissions: 32
Total deaths last 7 days: less than 10 (CDC data)
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 32,460 (+83)
Positivity rate last week: 4.1%
People vaccinated: 91,040 (+730)
Vaccination rate (age 5+): 52%
New hospital admissions: 7
Total deaths last 7 days: less than 10 (CDC data)
Statewide cases:
Florida resident cases: 3,668,077 (+10,746)
Case positivity rate: 2.5%
Deaths: 60,697 (+33)
FDOH has moved from daily to weekly reports and removed the COVID-19 dashboard. The state is now releasing a weekly report with local data limited only to number of cases and positivity rate The number of deaths by county or cases by local cities and communities is no longer provided by FDOH.
Vehicle Overturns Off Highway 29 Near Quintette Road
November 12, 2021
Two people were reportedly injured in a rollover crash Friday afternoon on Highway 29.
The crash happened about 1 p.m. on Highway 29 just north of Quintette Road. The vehicle came to rest on its roof in a brushy area.
The injuries were not considered life threatening.
Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Man Charged With Battery Of His Wife And Child Abuse
November 12, 2021
A Century man has been charged with battery of his wife and child abuse.
Joshua Shane Thompson, 30, was charged with battery in a domestic violence situation and child abuse.
Thompson allegedly grabbed his wife around the throat and attempted to choke her during an argument, according to an arrest report.
He then pulled her to the ground by the hair of her head while she was holding a young child and threatened to shoot her, the report continues. The victim stated she never saw a gun.
The wife and child suffered minor injuries, deputies said.
Thompson was released from the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning on a $7,000 bond.
Walnut Hill VFD Annual Fish Fry Is Saturday
November 12, 2021
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department will host their 52nd annual fish fry on Saturday.
The fish fry will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station at 7760 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
Plates will be $10 each with a choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be a drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m.
David Preston Named Escambia Sheriff’s Office Employee Of The Month
November 12, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named Master Deputy David Preston, an investigator, as the November Employee of the Month. Preston (left) is pictured with Sheriff Chip Simmons. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny And Nice Friday; Turning Colder For The Weekend
November 12, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast::
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Areas of frost after 3am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night Lights: It’s Playoff Time, And Here’s The Schedule
November 12, 2021
Tonight is the first round of the playoffs in Florida, and two area Alabama teams move into the next round.
Four Escambia and Santa Rosa county teams are in action tonight. 1A Northview will host Bozeman, and West Florida will be at North Marion. In 6A, top-ranked Pine Forest will host Rickards, and Gulf Breeze will be at Mosely. Complete schedules are below.
The Northview game is the only game tonight in North Escambia. The Chiefs are 5-4, while Bozeman is 6-4. The Bozeman Bucks have performed poorly on the road this year, losing four out of five away games. And they have a 135 mile road trip to Northview’s Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium Bratt.
In Escambia County, Alabama, Escambia Academy and T.R. Miller are still alive.
FLORIDA
Class 1A, Region 1
(1) Baker, bye
(2) Chipley, bye
(5) Bozeman at (4) Northview, 7 p.m.
(6) Freeport at (3) Holmes County, 7:30 p.m.
Class 6A, Region 1
(8) Rickards at (1) Pine Forest, 7:30 p.m.
(5) Riverside at (4) Columbia, 7:30 p.m.
(7) Gulf Breeze at (2) Mosley, 7:30 p.m.
(6) Lincoln at (3) Gainesville, 7:30 p.m
Class 5A, Region 1
(8) Ed White at (1) Baker County, 7:30 p.m.
(5) West Florida at (4) North Marion, 7 p.m.
(7) Parker at (2) Raines, 6:30 p.m.
(6) Bishop Kenny at (3) Wakulla, 7:30 p.m.
ALABAMA
- Escambia Academy at Chambers Academy
- Opp at T.R. Miller
West Florida’s Bentley Van Pelt Competing In 2A State Golf Tourney
November 12, 2021
West Florida High School’s Bentley Van Pelt of Walnut Hill is competing in the state golf tournament this weekend.
Van Pelt qualified as an individual by finishing second in the Region 1-2A meet at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club. The West Florida sophomore shot a 75, three shots behind Bishop Kenny’s Cody Tucker.
Pictured: Bentley Van Pelt and (below) Coach Justin Richardson. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia To Offer COVID Vaccine To Kids 5 And Older Beginning Next Week
November 12, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) will begin offering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines next Monday, November 15.
The health department is continuing to operate their COVID-19 vaccine clinic located at 1295 West Fairfield Drive in Pensacola. In keeping with CDC guidance, COVID-19 pediatric vaccines are recommended for children 5 to 11 years.
FDOH-Escambia offers the Pfizer vaccine for ages five and up, and Moderna and Johnson and Johnson for ages 18 and up.
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m.. – 3:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to FDOH-Escambia’s COVID-19 phone line at (850) 595-6500, option 6.