Norma Jean Depp
June 14, 2022
went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 13th, 2022. She spent many years of her adult life doing janitorial work for Chamber Door. Besides that, she was a loving mother and grandmother. Though her family was small she was loved and cherished by every member. Her chihuahua, Pepe, was her faithful companion until the end.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Marcell Cook, and her brother, Michael Edward Mann.
Survivors include a daughter, Tamara Stricklin, of Pensacola, Florida. A son, Dennis Goodman (Mary) of Mountain Pine, Arkansas. And a granddaughter, Kearra Helton, of Pensacola, Florida.
She loved to fish, and loved watching The Price is Right. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met and will be deeply missed by many people. In lieu of flowers please donate to your local animal or homeless shelter.
Martha Woolery Sneed
June 14, 2022
Martha Woolery Sneed died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. She was born to James Myron Woolery and Grace Godfrey Woolery in Louisville, Kentucky in 1932. Martha grew up and spent much of her adult life in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a youth she enjoyed spending summers at Camp Pinnacle near Hendersonville NC, playing violin, and visiting her maternal relatives in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her high school diploma from St. Mary’s School in 1949 and earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Duke University in 1953. After raising her children she returned to the workforce at Cameron-Brown, and later at Occidental Life Insurance.
Martha was predeceased by her parents, her brother James G. Woolery, and her former husband Henry M. Sneed. She is survived by her children Michael Sneed and wife Marizol Martinez of Raleigh NC, and Martha Anne Kelson and husband Russell Kelson of Walnut Hill FL, as well as by grandchildren Annabelle Sneed and Adrian Sneed of Raleigh NC, step grandchildren Jeannette Kelson and Charlie Kelson of Pensacola, and step great grandchildren Cheyenne Kelson and Maggie Kelson of Pensacola.
There will be a memorial service held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 5:00PM in St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, located at 600 S Main Street, Atmore AL.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Wake County Animal Adoption Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh NC 27610.
Multiple Car Burglaries Under Investigation In Cantonment
June 13, 2022
Multiple car burglaries are under investigation in Cantonment.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said several car burglaries occurred early Monday morning and five more happened June 7 in the area of Kingsfield Road, Chemstrand Road and Old Chemstrand Road. All of the vehicles were reported to be unlocked.
The pictured vehicle was seen in the area during these burglaries. The ECSO said one of the individuals in the vehicle appears to be a white male wearing a long-sleeved Champion shirt, blue shorts, black shoes, and a blue ski mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
$7.2 Million In Safety Improvements Now Underway On East Nine Mile Road
June 13, 2022
Work is now underway on a $7.2 million Florida Department of Transportation project to improve safety on a 2.3 mile segment of East Nine Mile Road.
Planned safety improvements between Chemstrand Road and Baldridge Road include:
- Widening the turn lanes to include five-foot bicycle lanes in each direction.
- Traffic signal upgrades.
- Guardrail, pavement markings, and sidewalk enhancements.
- Drainage improvements.
- Milling and resurfacing all turn lanes and bicycle lanes.
- FDOT said the project is anticipated to be complete by the Summer of 2023.
During construction, drivers and bicyclists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts. Lane closures will be limited to the 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. timeframe seven days a week. Pedestrian detours will be in place while sidewalk improvements are underway.
Pictured: Work on Nine Mile Road at Chemstrand Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Heat Advisory Extended Into Tuesday, Heat Index 105-110 Degrees
June 13, 2022
Monday’s heat advisory has been extended into Tuesday. The combined effects of air temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will result in a heat index “feels like temperature” of 105-110 degrees.
Prolonged exposure to these conditions can increase your risk of heat related injuries like heat exhaustion, cramps and heat stroke.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 29 Cantonment Wreck
June 13, 2022
There were no serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Cantonment.
The crash involving a Ford F150 pickup and a Mercedes passenger car happened about 3:40 on Highway 29 at Well Line Road. The vehicles came to rest at the entrance to the Wild Oak Farm Apartments.
One person was transported to the hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Voters Receiving A New Voter Card In The Mail Soon
June 13, 2022
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office is sending all registered voters a new voter information card as a result of the redistricting process that followed the 2020 Census.
The Florida Legislature, Escambia Board of County Commissioners, Escambia School Board and City of Pensacola all have adjusted their district boundaries. After the districts have been updated, some precinct lines must also be adjusted.
This means that some districts, precincts and polling locations have changed since the last election.
The new voter information cards will provide voters with updated information on the districts in which they reside and their precinct and polling location for the upcoming elections.
The Primary Election will be held on August 23, 2022. The registration and party change deadline for the Primary Election is July 25, 2022.
The General Election will be held on November 8, 2022. The registration deadline for the General Election is October 11, 2022.
The Supervisor of Elections Office is encouraging all voters to review the information on their new card carefully as their polling place may have changed since they last voted.
If the information is incorrect or needs to be updated, voters should visit EscambiaVotes.gov or contact the Supervisor of Elections Office as soon as possible.
Molino Mobile Office Hours Event Tuesday Offers Help With County, State Or Federal Issues
June 13, 2022
The office of Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman, in partnership with staff from U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will host in-person mobile office hours event Tuesday in Molino to assist constituents with state and federal issues.
The office hours event is intended to offer constituents who do not live close to one of the district offices a more convenient way to receive state and federal casework assistance. The event will take place June 14 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Molino Community Center.
“I enjoy my collaborative relationship with our elected officers at all levels of government. We work very closely together and we have created this one stop shop in an effort to ensure whatever issues our constituents face can be addressed. I look forward to hosting this event as well as more in the future,” Salzman said.
Those interested in attending may contact Debbie Malsberger in Salzman’s office at (850) 941-6091.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
NWE All-Stars Win 8U District Championship
June 13, 2022
The Northwest Escambia 8U All-Stars won the Cal Ripken 8U District 7 Championship Sunday. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Continue To Rise
June 13, 2022
Florida gas prices continue to increase.
The average price per gallon in the state Sunday night was $4.89, up from $4.76 a week ago.
A gallon of regular unleaded was an average of $4.69 per gallon in Escambia County.
The lowest price Sunday night in North Escambia was $4.49 at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment. In Pensacola, the warehouse clubs at the lowest price at $4.47.
The national average topped $5 on Sunday.