Escambia Man Charged With Fentanyl Trafficking
August 27, 2023
A traffic stop Saturday ended with the arrest of an Escambia County man for fentanyl trafficking and other drug charges.
Edward Eugene Williams, 55, was charged with trafficking in fentanyl four grams or more, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, smuggling contraband into a detention facility and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $58,000.
Escambia Schools Open House Events Begin This Week
August 27, 2023
Escambia County schools will hold open house events beginning this week.
High school open houses will be Tuesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. Middle schools will hold open houses on Thursday, August 31 at 6 p.m.
Elementary school open houses will be Thursday September 7 or Tuesday, September 12. Parents should look for information from their school, or contact the school, for specific times.
High Sunday 100+ With A Chance Of Scattered Storms
August 27, 2023
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 110. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Century 10U Girls Win Battle Of The Bats Championship
August 27, 2023
The Century Baseball Association 10U travel girls won the Battle of the Bats championship recently. The tournament raised $2,912 for Relay for Life in Atmore. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos’ Win Streak Snapped In 6-2 Loss
August 27, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their five-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night with a 6-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers.
Jonathan Bermúdez (L, 3-5) pitched well, allowing only two earned runs over 5.0 innings, but the Pensacola offense had a quiet night in their first loss in a week.
Biloxi took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Isaac Collins singled, stole second, took third on an error, and scored on a wild pitch. Felix Valerio stretched the lead to 3-0 in the second inning with a two-run homer.
The Blue Wahoos couldn’t solve Shuckers starter Christian Mejias (W, 5-10) through five innings, but put together a threat in the sixth inning to force Biloxi to go to their bullpen. Nick Bennett allowed RBI singles to Norel González and Bennett Hostetler as the Blue Wahoos got within a run, but retired Cody Morissette and Cobie Fletcher-Vance to end the threat with two men in scoring position.
Another opportunity fell by the wayside in the seventh, as Kyler Castillo singled and Will Banfield doubled to put runners on base with one out. Once again, the Biloxi bullpen delivered as Jacob Berry and Paul McIntosh grounded out to preserve the 3-2 score.
The Shuckers added insurance in the seventh on a two-run single from Jackson Chourio, and got another in the eighth on a Lamar Sparks RBI single. Cam Robinson shut the door in the ninth for a 6-2 final.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Shuckers on Sunday night.
written by Erik Bremer
AmVets Ladies Auxiliary Donates School Supplies To Jim Allen Elementary
August 27, 2023
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The AmVets 420 Ladies Auxiliary in Cantonment recently donated school supplies to Jim Allen Elementary School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Juvenile With A Gun Detained Before Flomaton, Northview Game
August 26, 2023
A juvenile with a handgun was detained before kickoff of a Friday night football game between Flomaton and Northview in Flomaton.
According to Flomaton Police, the juvenile with the weapon and three others were removed from the stadium.
Witnesses told NorthEcambia.com that a football fan alerted law enforcement after overhearing discussion about the gun. Another witness said police took the juvenile to the ground before they were taken away from the Flomaton side of the field.
The Flomaton Police Department and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office kept a noticeable presence during the game.
There were no other issues reported.
Pictured: Flomaton Police Department officers and an Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office deputy watch the Flomaton and Northview game from the sidelines Friday night in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Second Florida Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Underway
August 26, 2023
The second of two Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays is underway through Friday, September 8. Floridians are expected to save an estimated $144 million on the purchase of tax-free items.
Eligible items include flashlights, batteries, tarps, generators, fuel containers, and coolers. Some new items included in this year’s list are toilet paper, paper towels, soap, sunscreen, cleaning products and trash bags.
. A complete list of items is below.
Flomaton Hurricanes Blow Past Northview Chiefs (With Photo Gallery)
August 26, 2023
The Flomaton Hurricanes blew past the Northview Chiefs 35-14 Friday night in Flomaton.
Flomaton was first on the board 7-0 after a 52-yard touchdown from senior Jaxson Fillmore on the Canes’ first play of their second drive. Northview’s Devin Kelly tied it up 7-7 with a TD early in the second quarter.
At the half, it was an even 7-7 on a very hot night at Hurricane Field.
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For a bonus photo gallery with the bands and cheerleaders, click here.
Northview pulled ahead with 6:01 in the third quarter with a 20-yard run from senior Wyatt Scruggs.
But in the fourth quarter it was all Flomaton as they scored three unanswered touchdowns in the span of just over three minutes.
Fillmore had five touchdowns for FHS, rushing for over 340 yards on 29 carries.
Northview will travel to Atmore next Friday night to take on the Escambia County Blue Devils. Flomaton will host Walton.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Cantonment Man On Drug, Weapon Possession Charges
August 26, 2023
A Cantonment man was arrested recently after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of drugs and a gun.
William Austin Thomann, 26, was charged two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a synthetic cannabinoid, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also giving a warning for a headlight infraction that led to the traffic stop.
After a K-9 alerted, deputies searched the vehicle and reported finding a .22lr rifle with 24 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamger, 17 grams marijuana, synthetic cannabis, methamphetamine, 0.2 grams of fentanyl, and a grinder containing marijuana.
Thomann was released from the Escambia County Jail with bond on a $9,500 bond.