Woman Killed After Crashing Over I-10 Overpass At Pine Forest Road
May 30, 2023
A 43-year old Pensacola woman is dead after crash down an I-10 overpass Tuesday morning.
It happened about 4:45 a.m. at I-10 and Pine Forest Road. The woman was traveling west on I-10 when her vehicle drifted in the median, went through a barrier between the two bridges and went airborne. The vehicle overturned one and half times on the embankment, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic on Pine Forest Road was delayed for several hours for the crash investigation.
The name of the woman has not been released.
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Update: Driver Of Stolen Jeep Arrested After Highway 29 Crash
May 30, 2023
At least two people were reportedly injured when a driver slammed into a stolen vehicle stopped in a travel lane of Highway 29 Monday night in Cantonment.
Witnesses the driver of a passenger car tried unsuccessfully to swerve around the Jeep on Highway 29 at Archer Road. Another car and a truck came to rest in the median after avoiding the crash.
Dustin Gregory Williams, 39, was charged with burglary of the business, two counts of burglary of the vehicles, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and felony criminal mischief. His bond was set at $25,000.
The owner of Pensacola Auto Brokers in the 6400 block of Pensacola Boulevard drove past his business Monday night and observed that someone had apparently driven through his front gate. In addition to the damaged iron gate, he found the front door of the business was shattered, a lockbox was broken, a Toyota Tacoma had been burglarized and had a broken gear shifter, and a Ford F250 had a broken interior door panel and a broken ignition switch. The total damage was estimated at $13,550.
A $50,000 2021 Jeep Gladiator was also missing. The Jeep was found on Highway 29 after the traffic crash, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck and additional charges may be pending.
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Century Man Took Off From Traffic Stop, ECSO Says
May 30, 2023
A Century man allegedly took off in his vehicle after being stopped by an Escambia County deputy.
Drake Isaiah White, 24, was charged with felony with fleeing and eluding, and with misdemeanor obstructing an officer.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a Chevrolet Aveo on Highway 29 with no license plate late and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle at the intersection of HIghway 29 and Detroit Boulevard. A records check revealed White has never had a Florida’s driver’s license and his identification card was expired.
Upon smelling “raw marijuana” from the vehicle, the deputy ordered White out of the vehicle White ignored the order, placed the vehicle in drive and fled eastbound on Detroit Boulevard, according to an arret report. Due to just having traffic charges on White, the deputy did not pursue and an arrest warrant was issued.
White was also cited operating a motor vehicle without a license, and for never having a license. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $9,000 bond.
Clouds, Middle 60s Tonight
May 30, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Two Arrested After Beulah Traffic Stop, One On Drug Charges
May 30, 2023
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop Monday in Beulah.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said narcotics were discovered after they stopped a 2022 Dodge Ram at Beulah Road and Mobile Highway.
Kyle Matthew Smith, 32, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. His bond was set at $11,000.
Naomi Hope Williford, 23, was also taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for fleeing and eluding. She was released on a $5,000 bond.
The Sheriff’s Office said the Dodge pickup was seized.
Escambia County Partnered With Northview FFA To Build Wetland Wood Duck Boxes
May 30, 2023
The Escambia County Natural Resource Conservation Division recently partnered with the Northview High School FFA Chapter to build wood duck boxes for wetland habitats across the county.
The division said wood duck boxes provide suitable nesting sites for wood ducks in urbanized areas and can help attract ducks to local wetlands. This first round will be placed at Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve, with more to come in the near future.
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Gas Prices Up Slightly Over Last Week, AAA Says
May 30, 2023
Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day weekend.
The Florida average price on Memorial Day was $3.41 per gallon. That was the seventh-highest Memorial Day gas price in 20 years but $1.16 per gallon less than last year’s holiday.
The average Monday night in Escambia County was $3.31 per gallon. A North Escambia low of $3.19 could be found at two stations in Cantonment. In Pensacola, the low price was $2.95 at the warehouse clubs.
“Florida gas prices dipped down to $3.38 per gallon last week, but rebounded a few pennies per gallon by the holiday weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Pump prices are likely to fluctuate like this throughout the summer travel season. However, we may have already seen the highest prices of this year, unless a major hurricane affects refinery operations along the gulf coast.”
One Dead, One Injured In Atmore Double Shooting
May 29, 2023
A man is dead and another person was seriously injured in a double shooting early Monday morning in Atmore.
It happened about 2:15 a.m. in the area of Carver Avenue and King Street. The Atmore Police Department responded to a shots fired complaint and found the victims.
Both were transported to an area hospital. One of the victims died from his injuries, and the other remains in serious condition, according to Atmore Police.
The motive remained under investigation as investigators worked to notify family members.
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After Firing Superintendent, School Board To Decide What’s Next At Tuesday Meeting
May 29, 2023
The Escambia County School Board has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, May 30 to plan their next steps after voting last recently to terminate Superintendent Tim Smith.
The board voted 3-2, with Patty Hightower and Bill Slayton dissenting, to fire Smith with his final day set for May 31. They also named Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Keith Leonard as interim superintendent, presumably beginning June 1.
In the meeting, the board is set to determine how to transition to an interim superintendent and how to start the process of finding a permanent replacement. The details of moving Leonard into the interim role were not discussed last week. Leonard and Smith were two finalists for the position, with Smith chosen for the top spot.
The special meeting will take place at 1 p.m.May 30 at the J.E. Hall Center on Texar Drive.
In November 2018, Escambia County citizens voted to move from an elected to an appointed superintendent.
Two Charged Hours After Bratt Shooting
May 29, 2023
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Two people have been arrested into connection with a shooting Sunday morning in Bratt.
Tiana Brooke Chick, 20, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary with battery, battery, and criminal mischief. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail Sunday night with bond set at $202,000. Kendrell Devon Kyles, 18, was also booked into jail Sunday night, charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary with battery, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, battery and criminal mischief. His bond was set at $251,000.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Chick and Kyles went to a mobile home on Oakshade Road, behind Northview High School. Inside the residence, the victim and his current girlfriend were asleep, according to deputies.
“The two suspects entered the home. Both victims were battered,” Sgt. Melony Peterson said. “At some point male victim was shot in the arm by male suspect who was armed with a handgun.”
The injuries were not considered life threatening. Both suspects fled the scene.
Deputies said Chick and the male victim were previously in a relationship.
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