State Investigation Underway Into Inmate Injury At Century Prison
February 20, 2023
A state investigation is underway after an inmate was seriously injured last week at the Century Correctional Institution.
According to the Florida Department of Corrections, “staff observed an inmate with injuries”. The nature of the injuries was not disclosed.
The inmate was flown to an area hospital by medical helicopter, according to Escambia County.
The FDC’s Office of Inspector General is the lead investigative agency.
“Due to the open and active investigation, we are unable to provide names or any additional information at this time,” FDC Press Secretary Paul W. Walker told NorthEscambia.com.
“The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is committed to providing for the safety and wellbeing of all inmates in custody,” Walker said. “Inmates who cause harm to others are held accountable for their actions. This includes administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges if applicable. This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates.”
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10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Delayed Until February 28 In Cantonment
February 20, 2023
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a drive-thru 10,000 pound food giveaway February 28 at Carver Park on Webb Street. That is one week later than the normal schedule.
The Feeding the Gulf Coast food distribution will begin at 3 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. People should line up their vehicles, single file on Webb Street facing north; food will be loaded into vehicles. Identification is required.
The food distribution is normally held on the third Tuesday of the month, but Feeding the Gulf Coast is closed on February 21 for Mardi Gras.
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Escambia Offices Closed; ECUA Collections Normal; Century Open For President’s Day
February 20, 2023
Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day, while ECUA sanitation collections will continue and Town of Century offices will be open.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
In observance of Presidents Day, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, February 20:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - all departments including:
- West Florida Public Libraries ( all locations)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Waste Services Administration
- ECAT administrative offices
ESCAMBIA COUNTY EXCEPTIONS
- The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Monday, Feb. 20.
- ECAT buses will run a modified holiday service Monday, Feb. 20. Modified service runs every two hours. UWF trolleys will run regular weekday service.
- The Clerk’s Official Records, Finance, Treasury and Clerk to the Board offices, located at 221 Palafox Place, will be closed. All other Clerk’s offices located at the MC Blanchard Judicial Building, Theodore Bruno Juvenile Building, Public records Center and the Century Courthouse will be open.
TOWN OF CENTURY
Town of Century offices will be open on Monday, February 20.
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. However, residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual.
Sunny And 70s Today; Warming Into The 80s Later This Week
February 20, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Florida Gas Prices Down Average Of 28 Cents Since January
February 20, 2023
Florida gas prices shrugged off upward pressure and sank another nine cents per gallon last week. The state average has now declined for three consecutive weeks, falling a total of 28 cents per gallon since late January.
On Sunday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.31 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since mid-January. It’s a nickel more than this year’s low of $3.24 per gallon, and well below the 2023 high of $3.58.
In Escambia County, the average price per gallon was $3.23. A North Escambia low of $3.01 could be found on Highway 29 in Cantonment, and several Pensacola stations were also at $3.01.
“The fuel market is on a downward trend due to a combination of rising global oil supplies and renewed concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve will pass another interest rate hike in effort to curb inflation,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This has already been a volatile year for prices at the pump, and that’s likely to continue in the coming months. Gas prices normally increase in the spring as Americans take road trips, which drives up fuel demand. At the same time, refineries conduct springtime maintenance and begin making summer gasoline, which is more expensive to produce.”
Molino Man Facing Drugs, Weapons Charges
February 19, 2023
A Molino man is facing drug and weapons charges after allegedly running from a deputy at a fast food restaurant.
Hughlett Ray Mumaw was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance with a prescription (methamphetamines) and possession of a concealed firearm.
When Mumaw saw a deputy in a marked patrol unit approaching the Checkers on Pace Boulevard, Mumaw ran behind the business, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
According to deputies, Mumaw had 3.4 grams of cocaine and a small purple bag that contained methamphetamines, a loaded 9mm handgun, scales, plastic baggies and his wallet with his Florida identification.
Mumaw was booked into the Escambia County Jail where he was being held without bond due to a probation violation charge.
Deputies noted in their report that Mumaw is not a convicted felon.
New Free Community Little Library Open In Cantonment
February 19, 2023
A new free community library is open in Cantonment.
It is located outside the Companion Animal Clinic at 450 South Highway 29.
Owner Dr. Keith Weekley, who grew up in Cantonment, said he wanted to give back to the area through reading, which he has always loved.
The little library was constructed by local master woodworker Ron Williamson.
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Girl, 13, Hit By SUV When She ‘Darted” Across Pine Forest Road
February 19, 2023
A 13-year old Escambia County girl was struck by a SUV Saturday afternoon on Pine Forest Road.
Witnesses told the Florida Highway Patrol that the girl “darted” across Pine Forest Road at Wilde Lake Boulevard into the path of a Hyundai SUV traveling southbound on Pine Forest.
“Witnesses stated the teenage girl’s vision was obscured and so was the driver of the SUV by the backed up southbound traffic in the left turn lane to Interstate 10 eastbound,” FHP said in their report on the 2:59 p.m. accident.
The teen girl was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital as a trauma alert. The 57-year old female driver of the Hyundai was not injured.
80s By Midweek
February 19, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Washington’s Birthday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Century Blackcats Top Jay 34-24 To Claim Youth Basketball Championship
February 19, 2023
In youth basketball, the Century Blackcats varsity team (ages 11-13) defeated the Jay Rebels 34-24 in the league championship game Saturday afternoon in Chumuckla.
Century jumped out to an early 8-2 lead and never looked back on their way to claiming the championship. Tristan Pace led the Blackcats in scoring with 14 points.
“This was an all around team effort, the hard work by the coaches, the players, and the supportive parents really paid off today,” Century coach Kris Chancery said. “Go Blackcats!”
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