Cantonment Sex Offender Charged With Registration Violation For A Second Time
August 16, 2023
For the second time, a Cantonment sex offender has been charged with a felony registration violation.
Kel’drick Tre-shawn Toler, 19, failed to report to the sheriff’s office as required in May to re-register, according to an arrest report. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said he was reminded of the requirement during an address verification to his home at 208 Calloway Street in Cantonment during April 2023.
Toler is a registered Florida sex offender that is required to register quarterly. He was adjudicated in November 2019 of sexual battery by a juvenile on a victim age 12 years of age or older. He also has a prior conviction for failing to register.
Toler was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Plan Ahead: Perdido Landfill To Close A Couple Of Days
August 16, 2023
The Perdido Landfill will be closed for a couple of days for work.
The landfill, at 13009 Beulah Road, will be closed Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4 while crews install the landfill’s new scale house building. The landfill will re-open for regular hours Tuesday, September 5.
Residents are encouraged to bring any solid waste to the landfill prior to closing at 5 p.m. Friday, September 1. Landfill customers with large loads that require manual offloading are asked to deliver loads no later than 4:30 p.m. Large loads delivered after 4:30 p.m. will not be accepted until regular hours Tuesday, September 5.
For more information, call (850) 937-2160.
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Century CRA Has Collected $92K From ‘Blighted’ Area To Fund Improvements
August 16, 2023
The Century Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) now has just over $92,000 in the bank and will soon begin to consider potential projects to improve blighted areas of the town.
The five members of the Century Town Council currently sit as the CRA board. The town website indicates the CRA board will meet quarterly, but Tuesday evening’s meeting was the first this calendar year.
In October 2018, the council approved a Tax Increment Financing plan for their redevelopment area, allowing the CRA to receive property tax revenues each year in excess of an established base rate. The appraised value of the property within the designated district was “frozen” in 2018, with that amount of tax revenue generated still designated for the town’s general fund, the county and other taxing authorities.
The redevelopment area receives 95 percent of the property tax generated in excess of the frozen base value as property values rise. Along with small interest earnings, CRA had a balance of $92,177.72 on July 31, 2023. To date, the CRA has only spent small amounts on required reports and paperwork — nothing on improving the area.
The CRA funds will be used to improve conditions in the 510 acres bounded by Jefferson Avenue to the south, Jefferson Avenue to the east, East High 4 to the north and the center line of North Century Boulevard to the west. It also extends north on the east side of North Century Boulevard to include commercial properties up to, and including, the former Burger King (see map below).
Tax Increment Financing is a unique tool available to cities and counties for redevelopment activities. It is used to leverage public funds to promote private sector activities in the targeted redevelopment area. Property owners in the CRA pay the same tax rate as those in the remainder of the town.
TIF revenue can be used on a “pay as you go” basis, where the annual stream of revenue is used to fund small projects, or used to pay debt service costs over the life of a project lasting 10 or more years. Historically in Florida, TIF has been effective at generating large amounts of funding for capital investments for roadway improvements, flood control programs, water and sewer and drainage infrastructure improvements, parking lots and garages, neighborhood parks, sidewalks, street and sidewalk tree plantings, signs and building construction.
After a February 2016 tornado damaged or destroyed 40 homes and businesses, the town looked to address the long-term effects on the community of a downturn in economic development. That led to the redevelopment area.
The CRA plan sets a roadmap for future development and spending to eliminate existing conditions of blight and to encourage continued private investment. The plan also provides a framework for coordinating and facilitating public and private redevelopment within the area.
Pictured: The Century CRA held a workshop meeting this week. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: The Century CRA boundary map, click to enlarge.
Roy Dowling ‘Buddy’ Godwin
August 16, 2023
Roy Dowling “Buddy” Godwin, age 88, of Oak Grove, FL passed away on August 11, 2023.
He was born on December 3, 1934 in Oak Grove, FL to Edgar Clayton and Bertie LeonaGodwin. Buddy was a graduate of Ernest Ward Class of 1952 and served in the United States Air Force. He was a retired electrician with Champion and a lifetime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was the overseer of Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery and the Oak Grove Community Center. Buddy was known as one of the Oak Grove Historians and was a leader of the Oak Grove 4-H Club. He enjoyed farming and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Bobbie June Ward Godwin, his son, Dwight Godwin, and his siblings, Armontine “Tina” Biggs, Julian William Godwin and his infant sister, Mary Evelyn Godwin.
He is survived by his wife Marvette Pullen Godwin; his sons: Doug (Vicki) Godwin of OakGrove, FL, Lamar (René) Godwin of Oak Grove, FL, Ryan (Crystal) Godwin of Oak Grove, FL and Mark (Lois) Dean of Oak Grove, FL; his daughter-in-law, Judy Godwin, his sisters, Joyce Fore of Robinsonville, AL and Betty Ann (Donald) Dennis of Oak Grove, FL; his eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Albritton and Bro. Dennis Terry officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Jepp Godwin, William Plato, Doug Godwin, Jr., Brandon Dean, Trevor Dean, Justin Godwin and Jake Godwin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Judevine, Danny Fuller, Bobby Mason, Jim Hual, Don Wilson, Don Dennis, Dudley Harrison and Doug Hagar.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Attn. Jackie Darby, 4350
Gobbler Road, Century, FL 32535.
Judy Emmons
August 16, 2023
Judy Emmons, age 71 of Pace, Fl passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Judy was born in Brewton, Al on August 18, 1951. She graduated from Tate High School in 1970. She went on to become a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Judy delighted in her role of caring for her family. She loved to cook, crochet, and garden. Judy loved being outdoors where she tended to her flowers and vegetables, as well as the birds, and was particularly fond of hummingbirds. Judy also loved spending time with her family and friends. To know Judy was to love her. She was very special to all who knew her. In her last days she was in so much pain, but her sweet soul shined through even in those most difficult days. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was very grateful, gracious and especially brave. The world was a better place with her in it. She will forever be remembered as a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Brooks; mother, Dorothy Brooks Chambers; her sister and best friend, Shannon Brooks Faulk; and granddaughter, Tressa Hendricks.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Donnie Emmons; son, Danny Emmons; daughter, Amanda (Earl) Hendricks; her brother and best friend, Guy “Buddy” Brooks; three grandchildren, Anthony (Brianna) Hendricks, Shayna Hendricks, and Darren Hendricks; two great-grandchildren, Ezra and Adrianna; several nieces and nephews; and many friends that she loved like family.
Faith Chapel North, 1000 S Hwy 29 Cantonment, Fl 32533 is entrusted with arrangements. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023 for friends and family from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral will be on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10am with a graveside service to follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery, 12953 Chumuckla Hwy Jay, FL.
Pallbearers will be Bubba Emmons, Allen Lavallee, Greg White, Jon Boy Ellis, Casey Bott, and Brendan Bott. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnathan Ronnlof, Aaron Emmons and Chris Brewer.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Firefighter Christianne Barry Honored With Dwain Bradshaw Spirit Award
August 16, 2023
Beulah firefighter Christianne Barry has been selected as the first recipient of the Dwain Bradshaw Spirit Award. She was honored for her dedication and service to Escambia County and the Beulah community.
The award is named fo Dwain Bradshaw, 41, lost his life during the early morning hours of November 2019 in the line of duty on scene of a fatal crash on the Muscogee Bridge. He was a volunteer district chief at the Bellview Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, volunteer assistant district chief for the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, and lived a life of public service.
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Michael Lawrence Wood
August 16, 2023
Michael Lawrence Wood, age 56, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 10, 2023 in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on December 10, 1966 in Springfield, IL to Ronald and Beverly Schmittler Wood. He was a deacon and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. He was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. Earlier in his career, Michael was the Director of a juvenile facility and a Bootcamp Probation Officer. He also assisted in the Wilderness Therapeutic Programs in Tennessee, writing much of the protocols. Later, he was the Correctional Warden I at GK Fountain Correctional Facility. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann Wood.
He is survived by his wife, Tina Thomas Wood; his children: Emma Beth (Colt) Black of Jasper, AL, Leah Faye Wood of Atmore, AL and Charles Michael “Jeb” Wood of Atmore, AL; his father, Ronald Wood; his sister, Rhonda (Gary) Barnett of Vandalia, MI, and his grandchildren: Ronin Ray Black, Willa Winter Black, Riven Rori Black and Wilder Wade Black.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Brad Sullivan and Bro. Sammy Bynum officiating with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oak Grove Church of Christ, 5470 County Road 164, McDavid, FL 32568.
Grover C. ‘Cleve’ Hanks
August 16, 2023
Grover C. “Cleve” Hanks, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born December 16, 1933, in Bratt, Florida to W. M. and Lelar Hanks. Cleve graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1952. He graduated from PJC and attended UWF. Cleve served 22 years in the United States Air Force. He was an Aide for two different Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two years with the Gemini Program Office NASA HQS, served with The Defense Intelligence Agency, two years in Bangkok, Thailand, a remote tour in Nakhon Phanom Thailand, where Cleve was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal and subsequently was awarded two Oak Leaf Clusters, awarded the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and other medals. Cleve retired from The Air Force Office of Special Investigation. After retirement, Cleve served 20 years in Civil Service for the Department of Defense. He retired from the SSN21/Seawolf Submarine Program after 11 years. He and Lauretta moved to Cantonment, Florida where they joined Olive Baptist Church. He served in the military ministry and other roles. Following Lauretta’s death, his children cared for him until his death.
Cleve is preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Lauretta McGougan Hanks; sisters, Ann Wilson, Evelyn Taylor, Florella Robinson and Clara Belle Hanks; brothers, Clarence Hanks and Jay Hanks.
Cleve is survived by son Norbert (Kathy) Mitchell of Melbourne, Australia; son, Martin L.(Joyce) Hanks of Cantonment, Florida; daughter, Victoria L. (Dustin) Ashton of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; sister, Lou Marling of Pensacola, Florida; granddaughter, Alanna Mitchell; grandsons, Nathaniel Ashton, Marc Anthony, Brandon and Daniel Hanks.
Funeral Services will be Friday, August 18, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, at 4:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Jerry Passmore will be officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Park on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Hubert Taylor Crabtree ‘Huey’
August 16, 2023
Hubert Taylor Crabtree “Huey”, 83, was born May 5th, 1940 in Pensacola, FL, and passed away peacefully after bravely fighting a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loved ones on August 6th, 2023.
He is preceded in death by parents, Catherine Dagen Crabtree and Ollie Jennings Crabtree; brothers, Ollie Don Crabtree, Thomas Matthew Crabtree, Louis Jennings Crabtree, and Walter Allen Crabtree; daughter, Claudia Crabtree Gisclair.
He is survived by his brothers, Henry Clay Crabtree and Monte Garey Crabtree, daughter; Melissa Norton (David); grandchildren; Blade Crabtree, Zarryn Hinchen (Tawni), Lauren Ogden, Jade Gisclair, April Rogers (Jospeh), Megan Stewart (Ryan), great grandchildren; Jaylen Gisclair, Tripp Rogers, Luke Rogers, Payne Stewart, Paxton Stewart, and Phoenix Calloway. Also survived by a very close and dear friend Britney Domby.
Hubert “Huey” was the oldest of seven boys. At the young age of 17 he left home for Pensacola Florida, where he worked 3 years at the Crabtree Service Station. He left Pensacola at the age of 20 to start his career in the oil field. He spent over 40 years in the Oil Field Industry. With his brothers, he co-owned Casper Equipment Rental (CER) in Casper, WY. Working was Huey’s passion, he lived to work. In July 1966 he found his home on the Westbank of New Orleans where he was a part of many business ventures and met most of his lifelong friends.
Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, August 18, 2023, at 10AM in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Homes, 2100 Westbank Expressway, in Harvey. Visitation will begin at 9AM. Interment will take place Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10AM at Crabtree Cemetery in Molino, FL.
A special Thank You, to Patricia Guidry, “Patty”, for the compassion and kindness she showed while taking care of Huey the last few years of his life.
Wahoos Drop Seventh Straight Game
August 16, 2023
A return home, specialty uniforms and multiple leads Tuesday night failed to halt the Blue Wahoos being on the wrong side of an extended streak.
After tying the game in the seventh inning, the Montgomery Biscuits got a go-ahead home run from Heriberto Hernandez in the eighth and made it stand for a 6-5 victory that became Pensacola’s seventh consecutive loss.
The series opener at Blue Wahoos Stadium was especially frustrating for the home team with the number of wasted chances to get more runs. Seven base runners were stranded, and two others were thrown out trying to advance on hits.
It ended after Pensacola had runners on first and second on walks with one out in the ninth, but couldn’t get a big hit to follow.
Taking on their alternate identity as the Pensacola Pok-Ta-Pok, complete with Mayan-inspired uniforms, the team had everyone in the lineup get at least one hit and had 12 hits in the game.
In the midst of matching the longest losing streak in three seasons, missed opportunities Tuesday proved decisive. It was a different kind of loss after dropping all six road games against the Chattanooga Lookouts.
This game featured five lead changes.
It started well for Pensacola when Jacob Berry, the Miami Marlins’ top pick in 2022, continued his hot hitting at Blue Wahoos Stadium with a first-inning homer. Berry then doubled and scored on Will Banfield’s tying double in the third. Berry reached base three times in the game.
The Blue Wahoos took a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning on José Devers’ leadoff homer. He went 2-for-4 in the game with two runs scored.
After Montgomery led 4-3 in the sixth, the Blue Wahoos answered on Cobie Fletcher-Vance’s two-out, two-run double in the sixth. Fletcher-Vance later crossed the plate, but Tanner Allen was tagged out a split second earlier trying to take an extra base.
The Biscuits answered with a run-scoring triple from Tanner Murray in the seventh, then the go-ahead homer from Hernandez in the eighth.
Biscuits reliever Antonio Jimenez recorded his first save by retiring Pensacola in order in the eighth, then striking out Banfield and getting returning designated hitter Paul McIntosh to ground out to end the game.
The second game of the series is Wednesday. The Blue Wahoos will have lefthander Luis Palacios (7-5, 5.26 ERA) on the mound against Biscuits righthander Sean Hundley (3.13).
by Bill Vilona, photo Nino Mendez / Pensacola Blue Wahoos