WWII Veteran Celebrates 106th Birthday
February 5, 2023
World War II U.S. Army Veteran Duane Brewton celebrated his 106th birthday Sunday.
A party was held in his honor Friday in Cantonment, where Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Terrence Shashaty recognized him for his service.
Brewton is a Purple Heart recipient and was a member of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Division and 38th Regiment in 1944.
Photos: NAS Pensacola for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Crashes Into Tree On Highway 196 Near Molino
February 5, 2023
There were no serious injuries reported when a driver crashed into a tree near Molino early Saturday morning.
The driver of a Toyota Tacoma lost control and struck a large tree about 1:20 a.m. on Highway 196 west of Highway 29, near Chestnut Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Woman, 53, Killed In Escambia County Wreck
February 5, 2023
A 53-year old Escambia County woman was killed in a single vehicle crash Saturday morning.
The woman was traveling on Lillian Highway near Bauer Road when her vehicle left the roadway, traveled through a chainlink and overturned tino a “communications utilities structure”, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene; her name was not released.
Troopers are continuing their investigation.
Low Around 40 Sunday Night
February 5, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Flomaton’s Mason Dullard Signs Letter Of Intent With College In Kansas
February 5, 2023
Flomaton High School’s Mason Dullard has signed a letter of intent to play football for Butler Community College in Kansas. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rose M. Bauer
February 5, 2023
Rose M. Bauer, 79, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on January 26, 2023. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 21, 1943 to Harry and Grace Casey. She was married to Ronald L. Bauer for 58 years. Rose worked as a teacher for the Escambia County School District and she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Casey; mother, Grace Casey; daughter, Dawn Bauer Hohlenkamp; brother, John T. Casey; sister, Rita Casey; and sister-in-law, San Dee Casey.
Rose is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Bauer; son, Ronald P. Bauer; grandsons, Lorenz Hohlenkamp, Evan Hohlenkamp, and Harrison Hohlenkamp; and sister, Mary Giedinghagen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Pensacola, Florida. Visitation will be prior to service from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Gregory Clay Pitts
February 5, 2023
Gregory Clay Pitts, 64, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on February 13. 1958 in Pensacola, Florida. Greg was a long- time businessman in the Pensacola area where he owned and operated 3 Dollar Mule Trucking Company and Allie Kats Paint and Bodyworks.
Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey James and Sarah Marette Pitts.
Greg is survived by his fiancée Jennifer Hamilton and her children; his son, Gregory Chad Pitts; 5 daughters Tea Marsden, Victoria Pitts, Isabel Pitts, Sarah Pitts, and Iva Pitts; brothers Johnny Pitts (Patricia), Randy Pitts (Carol Ann), Kirk Pitts (Julie); an uncle, Richard Renfroe; an aunt, Mavis Hensley; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday February 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the family and from 12 PM– 1 PM for friends. The service will follow immediately after visitation at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Johnny Pitts will be officiating.
Century Set To Approve 5% Garbage Rate Increase
February 4, 2023
Century residents will likely see an increase on their garbage bills this month.
The town contracts with Republic Services to collect garbage within the town limits. Republic has a provision in their contract that allows them to increase the rates they charge the town each December to match the Consumer Price Index. The town annually passes the rate increase directly along to residents. The increase was delayed this year while garbage billing underwent an “accuracy test”, according to town documents.
The increase to be considered by the town council is 4.93%, or about $1.25, per customer for one weekly pick up of a trash can and twice per month curbside debris pickup of household items and vegetative debris. The new monthly rate will be $26.59. The council will consider the increase at a meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Century renewed a five year contract with Republic Services in July 2020 without seeking bids from other potential providers.
Across most of Escambia County, ECUA residential customers pay $27.67 per month for three collections per week– one pick up of household refuse, one pick up of recyclables, and one weekly pick up of yard trash. ECUA also includes free bulky collection of items such as furniture and large household trash.
Flomaton Police Department’s K-9 Boo Passes Away
February 4, 2023
Flomaton Police Department’s K-9 Boo passed away Friday.
Boo was rushed to an emergency veterinarian after suffering sudden health complications. She passed away with her handler and family by her side.
K-9 Boo was a National Narcotic Detector Dog Association certified narcotics dog who also excelled in human tracking, according to Police Chief Johnny Wilson. She served with the Flomaton Police Department for over 2 years with her K-9 Handler Cpl. Charles Land, recording many successful narcotic seizures leading to dozens of arrests, and had many successful tracks.
“Hero’s don’t die, especially ones like Boo. She was loved by many, and will live on eternalized in the hearts of others,” Land wrote in a tribute. “I appreciate you all the for the kind texts and calls. K9 Boo was the best partner anyone could have and there wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t know that. For over two years we patrolled and protected the town of Flomaton and never once did she hesitate to collar up and jump into the patrol car, no matter the hour or what we had going on she was always ready to ride. She was many things, a hero, a consequence, a friend, a partner, but most of all she was family, MY family. There wasn’t a day that went by that she was not loved unconditionally.
“K9 Boo, EOW 02/03/2023. You have earned your wings sweet girl. You can can rest easy now, I have it from here.”
“Thank you for your faithful, and dedicated service to the Flomaton Police Department K9 Boo, You will be missed by many,” Wilson said.
Low Saturday Night About 40
February 4, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.