Cantonment Woman Charged With Cyberstalking, Threatening To Kill Her Sister
September 19, 2022
A Cantonment woman is charged with cyberstalking and threatening to kill or harm her sister.
Amelia Travis, 31, allegedly threatened to kill her own boyfriend in a call to her sister, then sent her sister threatening text messages.
“I killed him you next (expletive) call the police,” she stated in a text message to her sister before sending a profanity-laced threat, according to an arrest report. The sister told deputies that she feared for her life and the safety of her children.
When arrested, Travis told deputies that she was just angry, and she was not going to kill her sister.
The arresting officer noted that none of the parties appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
Travis was charged with a felony written or electronic threat to kill or harm another, and misdemeanor cyberstalking. She remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond Monday morning.
Sunny And Dry This Week; Highs In The 90s
September 19, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Century Correctional K-9 Team Takes First Place In Southeastern State Manhunt Field Trials
September 19, 2022
The Century Correctional Institution K-9 team took a first place win for the second consecutive year at the Southeastern State Manhunt Field Trials.
They competed in the multi-leash division –more than one dog running the track. This year they used beagles and hounds for both scent tracks.
They run a day track and night track. Each track is 1.5 miles long and scents are between 1.5-2 hours old.
Century Correctional’s average time for the daytime and nighttime track was 11:11.
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Bonus Photos: Northview Band, Cheerleaders, ROTC, Homecoming
September 19, 2022
The Northview Chiefs celebrated a homecoming win over Elberta Friday night.
- For a bonus gallery with the band, cheerleaders, ROTC and more, click here.
- For new football action photos and a game summary, click here.
- For the homecoming court and photos, click here.
- For the homecoming parade, click here.
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Sneak Peek: Planting Thanksgiving Dinner For 1,000 Needy Families
September 19, 2022
Every November, NorthEscambia.com takes you to Farm City Week, and this year we are giving you an early sneak peak.
During Farm City Week, a couple of hundred or so student volunteers from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties work for a day in the fields near Jay to harvest collards, bag sweet potatoes, and more that will feed needy families at Thanksgiving.
Recently, the University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay planted collards donated by Wendt Farm and Nursery. They collards will be ready just in time to harvest for Thanksgiving meals for about 1,000 families in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast and Waterfront Rescue Mission.
At the bottom of the page, you can see the harvested collards in 2021.
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Florida Gas Prices Down 20 Cents In Three Weeks
September 19, 2022
Florida gas prices declined three cents last week, but the state average is down 20 cents per gallon over the past three weeks, according to AAA.
Florida gas prices have now fallen a total of $1.47 per gallon since mid-June. On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.42 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since February 1st.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.20, the lowest metro price in the state. The lowest North Escambia price Sunday night was $3.08 on Muscogee Road in Cantonment, while at least nine stations in Pensacola were under $3 per gallon.
“Crude oil and gasoline futures finished the week slightly lower than the week before, on ongoing concerns that a global recession and potential U.S. interest rate hike could stifle global fuel demand,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This should enable gas prices to slip even lower this week.”
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Blue Wahoos Wrap Regular Season With 5-2 Win Over Biloxi
September 19, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos ended their 10th regular season in team history with a 5-2 win over the Biloxi Shuckers on Sunday afternoon, heading to the Southern League playoffs with a 68-63 record.
In just his second Double-A start, Luis Palacios (W, 1-0) silenced the Shuckers with 5.0 one-hit innings to snap Biloxi’s winning streak at nine and avoid a sweep.
The Blue Wahoos broke through in the third inning against Carlos Luna (L, 5-6) with a Griffin Conine RBI single to take a 1-0 lead. After Biloxi’s Tristen Lutz briefly tied the game 1-1 with a solo homer in the fifth, Pensacola came right back with another Conine RBI single and a Will Banfield RBI double in the bottom of the inning to reclaim the lead for good.
Conine ends the regular season with 24 home runs and 74 runs batted in, both single-season records for the Blue Wahoos franchise.
Palacios handed the game to the Pensacola bullpen after five innings as Jorge Mercedes, Tyler Mitzel, Chandler Jozwiak and Andrew McInvale (S, 1) kept Biloxi at arm’s length. Davis Bradshaw capped the scoring with an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth to bring the score to a 5-2 final.
After an off day on Monday, the Blue Wahoos begin the best-of-three Southern League Division Series against the Montgomery Biscuits on Tuesday night in Montgomery.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Robert (Bob) Clair Bruce
September 19, 2022
Robert (Bob) Clair Bruce, 84, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on the morning of September 18, 2022.
Bob was born to Clara and Ruben Bruce on April 11, 1938. Bob retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy and was also a proud graduate of Florida State University with his Doctorate in Education. He was lovingly nicknamed “Dr. Bob” and enjoyed sharing stories with everyone he met. Bob loved taking his dog, Titus, on walks and drives around his neighborhood, frequenting local breakfast eateries every morning, and playing solitaire on his computer while listening to oldies. He was very active in his church, serving as a deacon, and worked as a medical transporter at the hospital. He had extremely successful careers, a testament of his strength and intelligence, and raised beautiful families – leaving behind a legacy that will always be cherished and remembered.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Bruce; his mother, Clara Bruce; his brother, Jeffrey Bruce; his wife, Alice Bruce; and his son, Robert Keith Bruce. Bob is survived by his sisters Wanda Oswalt and Barbra Henkel; his son, William Steven Bruce (Kelly); his grandchildren Aaron Bruce (Alison), Samantha Mahon (Matt), and Stephanie Torres (Orlando); his great grandchildren Maci Bruce, Alexander Bruce,Alice Bruce, Adeline Torres, Mateo Torres, and soon-to-be great grandson Sterling Mahon.
Please join us in a joyful celebration of life remembering Robert Bruce on September 25th at 1pm at Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 W. Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534.
In lieu of flowers, Bob would want for your love to be expressed by setting aside time towards “making
memories” with those closest to you.
Cary Ellis West
September 19, 2022
Mr. Cary Ellis West, age 85, passed away, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Atmore, AL; peacefully surrounded by family at his bedside. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He owned his own car dealership, selling automobiles in the Atmore area for over 30years.He was a member of Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church.
Mr. West enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed going fishing, and to the Auctions. He enjoyed tending to his cows, pigs and goats. He always loved a good trip to the mountains.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie (Zolena O’Farrell) West, wife, Geraldine Powell West, one son, Cary West, Jr; one sister, Inez Knowles.
He is survived by his one son Cary Dewayne West, of Spanish Fort, AL; two daughters, Penny Michelle Gulledge, of Bay Minette, AL; Pam Mashane (Jon) Moore, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn West, Nicholas Morgan, Robert Donald Turner III, Victoria Dean Turner, John L. Gulledge III, Jillian Gulledge, five great-grandchildren, Penelopi Morgan, Laney Morgan, Layla Simmons, Dakota Hadley, Isabella Whatley, special cousin, Patricia O’Farrell, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Wendell Hadley officiating.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes.
Escambia Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Over The Past Month
September 18, 2022
The Escambia County unemployment rate held steady last month, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
The unemployment rate in Escambia County was 2.9% in August, unchanged from July. That represented 4,364 people out of work out of a county workforce of 152,346. One year ago, Escambia County’s unemployment rate was 4.6%, or 6,740 people.
The area’s total nonagricultural employment increased by 3.8% over the year in August 2022 (+7,200 jobs). Private sector employment increased by 4.8%over the year, representing 7,800 jobs gained.
The industry gaining the most jobs location over the year was professional and business services, adding 2,500 jobs.
Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.7% in August 2022, a full percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.7%.
“Florida has the lowest unemployment rate among the 10 most populous states and the highest number of new business formations because we have encouraged workforce development, kept the economy open, and put Florida families first,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis.