Margaret Louise Cruthirds Voorhees
March 9, 2023
Margaret Louise Cruthirds Voorhees 90, of Cantonment, FL passed away peacefully March 3, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born March 22, 1932 in Latimer, MS to Claude and Betty Coleman Cruthirds.
Louise came to Pensacola in 1951 where she met Glenn Martin Voorhees Jr. at the Sundries Shop in Ensley. They were married on Dec. 7, 1952. She retired from Chemstrand/Monsanto Corp., after 28 years of service, in 1985. Louise was an active member of Ensley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at Bible Study or playing Uno, going to water aerobics, working crosswords and word jumbles. She also enjoyed reading and keeping up with family and friends on Facebook. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years Glenn Voorhees, her son Gerald Voorhees, 5 brothers and 1 sister.
She is survived by her sons Terrell (Cindy) Voorhees, Kenneth (Regina) Voorhees, sister Mrs. Lawles Cauthen, grandsons Christopher (Lindsey) Voorhees, Corey(Sarah) Voorhees, Brian (Brooke) Voorhees, and Michele Voorhees, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson, a special niece Renee (Cliff) Wignall, along with many other beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home, Cantonment on Friday March 10th with visitation beginning at 11:00 am until services begin at 12:00 with the Reverend Jimmy Cook and Rick Voorhees officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Florence Caron for the loving care she provided for the past 20 months.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made in her memory to Ensley United Methodist Church or Covenant Care at West Florida Hospital.
Escambia Man Gets 15 Years For Trying To Kidnap Girl, 11, From School Bus Stop
March 8, 2023
A man who tried to kidnap an 11-year old girl from a school bus stop before heading to work off Muscogee Road in Cantonment was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday.
Jared Paul Stanga, 32, previously pleaded guilty to kidnapping, aggravated assault, and battery.
In May 2021, a white Dodge Journey pulled up to the girl waiting at the bus stop on Old Corry Field Road and Perdido Street. That’s when Stanga tried to grab the girl, but she fought back.
Stanga’s employer informed investigators that he worked at a company site just off Muscogee Road across the Florida/Alabama line.
According to his supervisor, Stanga sent a text message at 7:02 a.m. saying that he would be late for work because he had to take his child to school. The supervisor said he thought this was odd because he believed Stanga’s child goes to virtual school.
He arrived at work about 7:45 a.m., parking his vehicle behind a barn. His co-workers said the parking location was odd, and Stanga’s behavior and demeanor were out of character. The co-workers told investigators that he repeatedly took calls from his wife in private Tuesday when he always talks to her on a headset in front of all of them.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was waiting when Stanga arrived home on Betty Road. They found that the front chrome bumper of his vehicle had recently been painted black — they could smell fresh paint and see recent drips. Stanga had changed clothes, according to the report, between leaving work and arriving home, but the slides and blue jeans were in plain view inside the vehicle.
Stanga also had a blue substance smeared on his left arm. It was the same color as the slime the young girl was playing with at the time of the attempted abduction.
FPL Customers Will See A Bill Increase In April Following PSC Vote
March 8, 2023
Florida Power & Light customers will see an increase on their bills next month after two Public Service Commission approvals on Tuesday.
In Northwest Florida, a current FPL 1,000 kWh residential bill of $159.79 increase $3.50 to $163.30 beginning in April. Outside the former Gulf Power territory in Northwest Florida, FPL’s other customers will see a $14.79 increase from $129.59 to $144.38.
A proposal would see a fuel cost decrease in April for Northwest Florida FPL customers with that typical 1,000 kWh bill dropping $4.44 to $158.86.
The PSC also approved spreading hurricane recovery costs across the entire FPL footprint. All FPL customers will share in financial burdens created by Hurricanes Michael, Sally and Zeta, all of which hit the Panhandle. That will cost each FPL customer across the state about $1.50 a month for 12 months on the typical bill, saving Panhandle customers $9.54 over the previous plan.
Molino Man Accused Of Battery Of His Pregnant Ex-girlfriend
March 8, 2023
A Molino man is charged with the alleged battery of his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
Danny Kristopher Gay, 25, was charged with felony aggravated battery against a pregnant victim.
According to an arrest report, Gay and the victim are separated but still residing together in the Barth area. During an argument, Gay allegedly grabbed the victim by her hair and threw her to the ground and pushed her into kitchen cabinets.
As deputies were speaking with the victim, Gay called her, but he refused a deputy’s request to return to the scene, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim is four to five months pregnant, according to the arrest report.
Escambia Man Sentenced To Life For 2020 Murder
March 8, 2023
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2020 murder.
Stefan Phillip Gislason, 31, was sentenced to life by Judge John Simon for the April 20, 2020, murder of 32-year old Dillon Shanks.
Shanks was shot at Gislason’s home on Durango Drive in Pensacola. The victim was discovered with a gunshot wound to the back of his neck and head laying on top of a pile of clothing he had been carrying. He was only a few feet from an exterior door.
The shooting happened as Gislason escorted Shanks out of his house at gunpoint during a drunken argument. Initially, Gislason told detectives that Shanks shot himself. When confronted with the location of the injury, he claimed self-defense.
Clouds, Slight Chance Of Afternoon Showers Today
March 8, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Tate Shuts Out Crestview 12-0 In No Hitter (With Gallery)
March 8, 2023
The Tate Aggies beat Crestview in a 12-0 in a no-hitter on the road Tuesday night.
The Aggies were fresh off a 4-0 shut out of Crestview Saturday afternoon at Tate
Ethan McAnnally earned the win, giving up no runs, no hits, walking three and striking out one. Neal Croom closed in relief, giving up no runs, no hits, walking two and striking out one.
McAnnally had a homer in the second inning as he went 2-3 on the night to lead the Aggies along with Clifton Quiggins who was also 2-3. The Aggies had one hit each from Drew Reaves, Caden Kelly and Kaleb Posta.
Next, Tate will be at Washington on Thursday.
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Pictured: Tate shut out Crestview Tuesday night Crestview. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Baker (With Gallery), Tate Falls To Pace
March 8, 2023
Northview beat Baker, and Tate fell to Pace Tuesday night in high school softball action.
Northview 9, Baker 5
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators 9-5 Tuesday night in Bratt.
Emma Gilmore earned the win for the Chiefs, going three innings allowing three hits, four runs and walking four while striking out three. Aubrey Stuckey went four innings, allowing one hit, one run, walking none and striking out four.
Mary-Clayton Dawson led the Chiefs at bat, going 3-4. Jamison Gilman, Rylee Brooks and Makayla Golson all added one hit for Northview.
Up next, Northview will travel to Gulf Breeze on Thursday.
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Pace 10, Tate 1
The Pace Patriots defeated the Tate Aggies 10-1 Tuesday night.
Kare Wine went 2-2 at the plate for the Lady Aggies.
In the circle, Jordan Smith went 5.1 innings, allowing seven hits, eight runs and one walk while striking out none. Peyton Woman pitched 1.2 innings, allowing one hit, one run, two walks and striking out one.
The Aggies will travel to Navarre on Thursday.
Tate 3, Pace 2 (JV)
Pictured: Northview beat Baker Tuesday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Commission Cancels COW Meeting
March 8, 2023
The Escambia County Commission has canceled Thursday’s planned Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting.
The COW is a workshop type meeting held for commission discussion, but no votes are taken.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Navarre 7-0
March 8, 2023
Tate High tennis boys and girls took a 7-0 win over Navarre on Tuesday. The girls improved to 7-1 overall with the win, and the boys team is now 5-3. Up next, Tate will host Washington on Thursday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
