This Is Who Claimed A $22K Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold In Beulah
October 9, 2023
We now know who had a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Beulah.
The ticket sold at the SP Food Mart at West Nine Mile Road and Bridlewood Road was one of six winning tickets in the Wednesday evening drawing and was worth $22,614.39.
According to the Florida Lottery, the cash option on the winning ticket was claimed by Robert Kenneth Sapp of Robertsdale. The five other winning tickets were sold in Orlando, Palm Harbor, Fort Pierce, Port Saint Lucie and Miami.
The Wednesday evening winning numbers were 7-11-17-21-25.
It was the third winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold at the retailer this year. A Robertsdale woman won $18,317.59 in August, and a $36,427.41 winning ticket sold there February 6 expired without being claimed.
Rain Chance Increasing By Mid Week
October 9, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Photo Gallery: Tate Homecoming Court
October 9, 2023
The Tate Aggies celebrated a Glo-Co homecoming Friday night with a 58-41 win over West Florida.
Lexi Nelson was crowned homecoming queen. First runner-up to the queen was Taylor Bree Fitzgerald, and second runner-up was Synoma Perea.
For a homecoming court photo gallery, click here.
For a homecoming parade gallery, click here.
For a gallery with alumni cheerleaders, cheerleaders, fans and more, click here.
For a game action story and photos, click here.
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Escambia County Commission Cancels COW Meeting Again
October 9, 2023
The Escambia County Commission has canceled the Thursday, October 12 planned Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting.
The COW is a workshop type meeting held for commission discussion, but no votes are taken.
Canceling the meeting has been the norm this year.
The BOCC will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 9 a.m.
It’s National 4-H Week In Escambia County
October 9, 2023
It’s National 4-H Week in Escambia County, as proclaimed by the Escambia County Commission.
According to the proclamation, “4-H has helped 5,604 youths in Escambia County to become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders”.
“National 4-H Week showcases the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and highlights the remarkable 4-H youth in Escambia County who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.”
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Lillie Muriel Brooks Killam
October 9, 2023
, age 86, of Bratt, FL passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1937 in Evergreen, AL to Grady Brooks and Katie Earnestine Reid Brooks. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and retired from Vanity Fair Corporation. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Tammy Ann Martin and her sister, Betty Hilburn.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alton Killam of Bratt, FL; her son, Tony Killam of Bratt, FL; her brothers Jessie (Earlene) Brooks of Uriah, AL and Robert (Elaine) Brooks of Frisco City, AL; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matt Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 13, 2023 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Florida Gas Prices Are Slightly Lower Than Last Week
October 9, 2023
Florida gas prices are moving lower again after a brief increase last week. The state average surprisingly rose four cents by Wednesday, but those gains were quickly erased by the weekend. Now, Florida drivers are paying $3.48 per gallon, which is nearly two cents less than a week ago, and the lowest daily average price since July.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $3.25, the cheapest metro area in the state. A North Escambia low of $3.25 was available at several Highway 29 gas stations in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices bottomed out at $2.89 at a handful of stations.
“Florida gas prices tried to swim upstream early last week, but were quickly knocked back down by week’s end,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Oil and gasoline suffered big losses in the futures market, which could enable pump prices to move lower. However, that could change depending on how the market responds to rising geopolitical tensions following the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel.”
While the Hamas attack on Israel reportedly did not directly impact global supplies, oil prices have risen over the weekend, due to the uncertainty of how things will unfold.
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Free Standing Emergency Department Proposed For Highway 29 In Cantonment
October 8, 2023
A free standing emergency department is being proposed for Highway 29 in Cantonment.
An engineering firm has filed plans prepared for HCA Healthcare, which operates HCA Florida West Hospital, for a 10,860 square foot emergency department in the 400 block of Highway 29. The facility, if constructed, would be located on about 2.4 acres on the north side of Highway 29 between Anytime Fitness and Companion Animal Clinic, according to the plans filed with Escambia County. The lot is currently vacant.
Engineering firm Kimley Horn wrote that the free standing emergency department “will be 24-hour operational and will not serve as an overnight patient facility but will serve as a place to stabilize the patient prior to be transferred to the main hopital nearby”.
The plans are currently in a pre-application status with the Escambia County Development Review Committee and are set for a pre-application meeting on Wednesday.
“I can confirm we did purchase the land. We are always looking for ways to support our thriving community, and from time to time we purchase land for potential growth in the future. We don’t have any plans for the property at this time,” Kendrick Doidge, vice president of communications for HCA Florida West Hospital, told NorthEscambia.com late Friday afternoon.
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Charges Dropped Against Cantonment Man Accused Of Battery, Assault With Deadly Weapon
October 8, 2023
Charges have been dropped against a Cantonment man accused of striking his estranged wife and son and threatening the son with a firearm.
Dale Wayne Simpson, 69, was charged with felony aggravated assault with deadly weapon and two misdemeanor counts of battery.
According to the State Attorney’s Office, the charges in the case were dropped October 4 because the victims declined to prosecute.
Simpson was accused of allegedly pushing his wife into a wall and striking her in the arm with a closed fist, according to an arrest report. He was also accused of pushing his son against his will, striking him in the mouth with a closed fist and pointing a semi-automatic handgun at his head, the report continued.
He put the magazine in the handgun and chambered round before pointing it at his son, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said.
Discarded Cigarettes Blamed For McDavid Fire That Sent One To The Hospital
October 8, 2023
Discarded cigarettes are being blamed for a McDavid house fire Thursday afternoon that sent one person to the hospital.
About 4:11 p.m., a passerby reported the fire on the front porch of the home in the 1800 block of Lambert Bridge Road, just west of Pine Barren Road.
The Florida Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigation determined the fire was sparked by discarded cigarettes on the porch. The home was a total loss.
The occupants of the home were able to escape. One person was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital for evaluation. Two family pets could not be located and were believed to have perished in the fire.
The McDavid, Walnut Hill and Century stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded.
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