First Responders Raise 32,000 Healthy Meals During 2022 Donut Strike for Manna
July 11, 2022
The final totals are in for the 2022 Donut Strike for Manna as seven Escambia and Santa Rosa law enforcement and fire departments teamed up again to fight hunger.
They collected the equivalent of 32,694 healthy meals for hungry neighbors in need served by Manna Food Bank. This year’s event pushed first responders’ total contributions since 2017 over the 100,000-meal mark, to nearly 130,000 healthy meals for children and families in need.
Participating agencies include the Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Fire Rescue, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Pace Fire Rescue District, Pensacola Fire Department, and Pensacola Police Department.
“Local law enforcement and firefighters are not only our every-day heroes; they’re our hunger heroes too,” said DeDe Flounlacker, executive director of Manna. “Families are struggling to make ends meet this summer. Our first responders have generously answered the call to impact change for their neighbors in need.”
First responders went on strike against doughnuts from June 22 through June 24 to encourage the community to fight local hunger by supporting Manna.
Pictured: Collecting food during the Donut Strike for Manna at Winn Dixie in Cantonment and Publix. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Lady Aggies Softball Camp Is Tuesday; Register Now
July 11, 2022
The Tate High School Lady Aggies will host their annual Summer Softball Skills Clinic on Tuesday, July 12 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m.
The cost is $50. For more information or to register, click or tap here.
Pictured: The 2021 Tate High School Summer Softball Skills Clinic. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Salvage Series Finale With 4-3 Win Over Mississippi
July 11, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos salvaged their series finale against the Mississippi Braves on Sunday, squeaking out a 4-3 victory on the strength of 11 hits and a scoreless five-inning start from Cody Mincey.
Mincey (W, 4-3) allowed at least one baserunner in all five of his innings, but kept the Braves at bay to earn the win.
Stymied through three innings with five men left on base, the Blue Wahoos finally broke through in the fourth against Mississippi starter Alan Rangel (L, 3-3). J.D. Osborne opened the scoring with an RBI single, and José Devers brought in a pair with a two-run single before stealing his way into scoring position and coming home on a Victor Victor Mesa sacrifice fly.
Zack Leban took over for Mincey in relief, and the red-hot Braves rallied in the seventh for three runs on a Cody Milligan RBI single and a pair of run-scoring wild pitches.
Josh Simpson stranded a pair of Mississippi runners in scoring position in a scoreless eighth, and Colton Hock worked around a two-out single in the ninth to earn the save.
After an off day on Monday, the Blue Wahoos return home for a six-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Tuesday.
by Eric Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Escambia Extension Names New Agriculture Agent
July 10, 2022
Madelyn Godwin has been named the new Escambia Extension agriculture agent.
Godwin grew up on her family farm in Jayand has been involved in agriculture since birth.Her passion for agriculture flourished even more once she joined the FFA in middle school.
She graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in natural resource conservation and a minor in entomology.
Godwin worked at the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay for the past three years.
Beulah Man Charged With Child Abuse For Allegedly Kicking A Child
July 10, 2022
A Beulah man is facing a felony child abuse charge for allegedly kicking a child.
Daniel Raymond Milford, 30, was charged with child abuse without great bodily harm domestic violence.
Milford kicked a child twice in the arm while the child was on the ground, “causing physical and emotional injuries to the child”, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The child was refusing to get ready to go to church and was being punished by another adult, according to an arrest report. Milford told deputies he heard the argument and went into the bathroom, overreacting and kicking the male child, the report states.
The child suffered a bruise about three inches in diameter on his arm and requested to be taken to the hospital “so he could be safe”, according to the report. The age of the child was redacted.
Milford was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
Pickup Truck Crashes Into Power Pole And Burns On Highway 95A (Photo Gallery)
July 10, 2022
A pickup crashed into a utility pole and burned Saturday afternoon near Molino.
The driver lost control of a pickup truck pulling an empty cattle trailer about 4:10 p.m. on Highway 95A near Highway 196. The pickup truck burned, setting fire to two utility pole supporting three large Florida Power & Light transformers.
For more photo, click or tap here.
There were no serious injuries reported at the time of the crash, which closed Highway 95A in both directions. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the fire.
As FPL worked to make repairs, their online outage map did not indicate that anyone lost power. However, multiple residents in the area told NorthEscambia.com that they were without power.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, and reader submitted (inset), click to enlarge.
Escambia County Building Services To Host Project Planning Workshop July 12
July 10, 2022
Escambia County Building Services will host a project planning workshop July 12 at 10 a.m. at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, room 104. The workshop is open to the public and will cover several topics to help citizens make informed decisions when deciding to hire a contractor or handle a project themselves.
During the workshop, attendees will learn about contractor requirements, verification of licensure, how to file a complaint against a contractor and more.
Tim Tolbert, Escambia County director of Building Services, will give a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Stephan Moorhead, a board certified real estate lawyer, will discuss construction contracts from a consumer’s perspective, liens and how citizens can protect themselves if they receive a “notice to owner”.
For more information, contact Building Services at (850) 595-3550 or buldinginspections@myescambia.com.
Coast Guard Rescues Nine Boaters Near Pensacola Pass
July 10, 2022
The Coast Guard rescued nine boaters from the water after their vessel became submerged approximately two miles south of Pensacola Pass on Saturday.
Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a mayday call at 10:47 a.m. from the 50-foot Sport Fisher Slow Motion. The recreational vessel reportedly ran aground, with all nine boaters aboard abandoning the vessel. The Coast Guard diverted a 45-foot Response Boat — Medium boat crew from Coast Guard Station Pensacola that was already patrolling the area.
The Pensacola boat crew arrived on scene at 10:56 a.m., recovered all nine people out of the water and transported them back to Big Lagoon State Park.
There were reported no medical concerns among those rescued.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely For Sunday, Into Next Week
July 10, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. High near 87. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Quintette Neighborhood Cleanup Day Is Wednesday
July 10, 2022
A neighborhood cleanup will be held in the Quintette community on Wednesday, July 13.
The cleanup is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is eligible for removal during this cleanup.
During neighborhood cleanups, Escambia County departments team up to bring services to residents in an effort to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe. Participating is easy: Residents in the cleanup area simply leave eligible items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by Escambia County and partnering agencies.
All debris must be at the curb directly in front of residences in the area by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Tires and paint cans should be separate from all other debris. Debris piles should not be placed under low-hanging lines or near poles, fences or mailboxes. All items, including containers, will be collected.
Only residents in the designated cleanup area (click map above to enlarge) are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected.
Items eligible for removal include:
- Household appliances and electronics
- Household junk and debris
- Bicycles and toys
- Old furniture and mattresses
- Barbecue grills
- Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, chemicals, batteries)
- Tires (limit 10 per household)
Items NOT eligible for removal include:
- Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)
- Explosives or ammunition
- Auto parts
- Dirt or sod
- Vehicles or vessels
- 55-gallon drums of fluids
The neighborhood cleanup initiative involves an aggressive cleanup effort, targeting different neighborhoods throughout the county, with crew members and volunteers picking up a variety of debris and waste, including electronics, furniture and household items.
Since 2016, more than 4,550 tons (9,100,000 pounds) of debris have been collected and disposed of through the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program.
The county’s neighborhood cleanup program is hosted by the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program.