Woman Charged With DUI Negligent Manslaughter After Pensacola Beach Motorcyclist Killed
June 22, 2025
A 62-year-old woman was charged with DUI negligent vehicle manslaughter after a fatal crash on Pensacola Beach that claimed the life of a Texas man early Saturday morning.
Ann Passman Killough was driving a BMW SUV that rear-ended one of two motorcycles traveling east on Via De Luna Drive near Avenida 19 about 3:10 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the motorcycle was dragged for almost one block before she stopped.
The motorcyclist, 28-year-old Frisco, Texas, man, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Killough is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Worry Spots
June 22, 2025
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Garden Street (Business U.S. 98) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the Interstate 110 (I-110) Ramp – The week of Sunday, June 22, drivers may encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and North Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction), as crews perform construction activities on the south side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through early 2026.
- Temporary side street closures south of Garden Street, from B Street to J Street, as crews perform utility and stormwater management enhancements.
- On-street parking is closed on the south side of Garden Street, between B Street and L Street. Additionally, periodic on-street parking closures will occur on Garden Street, between A Street and Alcaniz Street, for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.
- Signage will be in place to direct drivers and pedestrians around the work zone.
- Michigan Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 296) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) – The week of Sunday, June 22, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Michigan Avenue, from Mobile Highway to North Palafox Street, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., for utility work and manhole adjustments.
- Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard (S.R. 296) Resurfacing, from Davis Highway (S.R. 291) to Baisden Road – Drivers may encounter the following traffic disruptions, Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for milling and paving operations:
- Intermittent lane closures on Brent Lane/Bayou Boulevard, from Davis Highway to Baisden Road.
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- On-street parking closures on Bayou Boulevard, between 12th Avenue and Baisden Road.
- Interstate Circle Bridge Over Eight Mile Creek Construction – Interstate Circle is closed at the Eight Mile Creek Bridge through mid-2025 while crews replace the bridge. Signs are in place to detour drivers around the work zone using Pine Forest Road, Longleaf Drive and Wymart Road.
- Interstate 10 (I-10) at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- Intermittent I-10 inside lane closures near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Sunday, June 22 through Friday, June 27, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
- I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – The week of Sunday, June 22, drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
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- The U.S. 29 southbound turn lane access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp will be temporarily shortened Monday, June 23 through Thursday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The reduced turn-lane length is required for daytime construction activities and will reopen nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- I-10 between U.S. 29 and I-110, is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction.
- The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
- Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) – The week of Sunday, June 22, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Pine Forest Road, from Mobile Highway to Blue Angel Parkway, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., for milling and paving operations.
- S.R. 289 (9th Avenue) Routine Maintenance in Pensacola – Motorists will encounter intermittent north and southbound lane closures Sunday, June 22 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for striping operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Turn Lane Operations at Ambassador Drive – Motorists will encounter intermittent east and westbound lane closures Monday, June 23 through Thursday, July 3 for turn lane operations.
- U.S. 90 Resurfacing from west of Avalon Boulevard to east of Stewart Street – Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 90 lane closures, between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street, Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for shoulder work and placement of thermoplastic striping.
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers on U.S. 90 may encounter intermittent lane closures over the Simpson River Bridge, Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as crews perform bridge construction work. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
- S.R. 87 Resurfacing, from south of East Bay Boulevard (County Road 399) to Vonnie Tolbert Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 87, from East Bay Boulevard to Vonnie Tolbert Road, Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., for concrete repair work.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, June 22, through Friday, June 27, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- New traffic configuration beginning Sunday, June 22: All lanes between Green Briar Parkway/Country Club Road and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) will be shifted to allow crews to complete median construction operations.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of Miller Bluff Road – Motorists will encounter intermittent eastbound lane closures Sunday, June 22 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for paving operations.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Alton Ray Nelson
June 22, 2025
Alton Ray Nelson, age 75 passed peacefully on Thursday June 19, at West Florida Hospital.
Alton was born on October 23,1950 in Century, Florida.
Alton known to many as Snowball worked until retirement at Wayne Dalton Corporation in Century. When he wasn’t working he would be working on some old car in the backyard, and just about every weekend at the drag races racing cars with his brother and cousin. Snowball loved attending the family reunions and trips to the catfish ponds. In the last few years he enjoyed the time he spent with his cousin Tommy making Walmart runs and just riding the
roads.
Alton is survived by his sister: Marcella Glenn, Brothers: Arthur D. (Buddy) (Marjorie) Nelson, Douglas (Shirley) Nelson. Along with several nieces and nephews, and a special cousin (like a brother) Tommy Nelson.
Alton is preceded in death by his parents Nick and Susie Nelson of Jay. Sisters: Nancy Diane Nelson, Joyce Phillips and Brother: Larry Don Nelson. Services for Alton will be held at Jay Funeral Chapel with visitation on Tuesday June 24, starting at 11 a.m. with services at noon Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Cemetery. Jay Funeral is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Dillon Nelson, Keith Nelson, Rocky Phillips, Tommy Nelson, Zack Nelson, and Zander Nelson Family would like to thank Baptist Hospital and Vitas healthcare (hospice) facilities for all their caring staff that helped our family with this transition.
PFC Lester Calvin Peebles
June 22, 2025
PFC Lester Calvin Peebles, United States Army, Vietnam Era, who was 80 years old, passed away in Bay Minette, Alabama on June 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. He originally came from Bratt, Florida, but he spent most of his life living in Atmore, Alabama. His family and friends will remember him for the love and kindness he shared throughout his life.
He had a deep love for fishing, often spending quiet mornings by the lake, casting his line and waiting patiently for a bite. His greatest joy came from being with his family—he cherished every moment with his children and grandchildren, creating lasting memories during family reunions filled with laughter and stories. Not only did he enjoy the outdoors, but he also had a knack for small engine repair and fixing things around the house. Always ready to lend a hand, he found happiness in helping others, sharing his skills and kindness with friends and family alike.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James McGilbert and Mary Ola Godwin Peebles; wife Sharon Walker Peebles; siblings, Irene Godwin, Henry Peebles, Vernon Peebles, Wilborn Peebles, Clifton Peebles, Catherine Stuart, Silas Peebles, Leroy Peebles, Baby Peebles; ½ siblings, five brothers and 1 sister.
Mr. Peebles is survived by his sons, Lawrence Lester and wife Mallory Peebles of Atmore, Alabama, Anthony Peebles of Atmore, Alabama and Frankie Peebles of Atmore, Alabama; companion Linda Roberts of Rabun, Alabama; brothers, Arthur Raymond Peebles of Century, Florida and Paul Peebles of Cantonment, Florida; sisters, Ruth Spender of Boston Massachusetts and Luverne Diamond of Flomaton, Alabama; grandchildren Korthan Jo Peebles, Halle Ra Peebles, Sehoye Rose Buckley, Braxton Gaines Peebles, Elijah Bama Peebles, Joshua (Jordan) Peebles, Colton (Kaylee) Peebles, Tenleigh Brooke Peebles, Ashley Peebles, and Frankie Peebles; four great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and caregiver Cathy Cassanova.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC with Anthony Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
Wahoos Thwarted Late, Drop Close Contest To Montgomery Biscuits
June 22, 2025
The Blue Wahoos played their quickest game of the week Saturday and without weather delay.
But it failed to alter a struggling pattern.
Unable to generate a big inning or late-inning dramatics, the Blue Wahoos dropped another one-run game, this time a 4-3 setback against the Montgomery Biscuits before the usual Saturday capacity crowd of 5,038 at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
It was their fourth loss in five games against the Biscuits in the final series of season’s first-half schedule. It meant the Blue Wahoos (33-35) won’t have a winning record before the divisional standings reset next week. The Biscuits (38-30) clinched the series with a third straight win.
The night, however, contained a layered number of crowd-pleasing activities.
The biggest, of course, was the post-game fireworks.When it ended, the Blue Wahoos began their “Shark In the Park Night” next door on the boat dock and in the water behind right field. The original “Jaws” was played on a big screen as people watched in the water on the 50th anniversary summer of the iconic film’s debut.
There was also a poignant “Home Run For Life” featuring a young boy who beat back leukemia with help from his father’s stem cell transplant.
The game evolved like others this week with Montgomery taking an early lead. After Homer Bush Jr. led off the game with a walk, Cooper Kinney followed with a 2-run homer off Blue Wahoos starter Dax Fulton.
In the second inning, Bush had a two-out single to score Willy Vasquez, who had been hit by a pitch.
The Blue Wahoos got two runs back in their half of that inning when Johnny Olmstead hit a two-run homer.
Montgomery, however, answered right back when Brayden Taylor led off with a walk and scored on another RBI single from Bush. Fulton finished the inning, but had his shortest start since May 31. It was another tough-luck outing. He had a season-high eight strikeouts and only two walks, but an error and the first inning home run were his downfall.
The Blue Wahoos made it a one-run game when Dalvy Rosario led off the fifth inning with a walk and scored on Nathan Martorella’s RBI single. However, they had just one hit and two baserunners in the final four innings as Montgomery’s bullpen again shut down any opportunity.
The Blue Wahoos had nine fly ball outs in this game. They will now seek to salvage a second win in the series finale on Sunday, as the first half ends.
GAME NOTABLES
— Hours before the game, Blue Wahoos players froze during practice to see a U.S. Marines MV-22 Osprey Helicopter flying over the stadium and landing across Main Street at the former ECUA lot. The players stopped their routine to look at the faded olive green chopper from the Vietnam War. The helicopter was part of a special reunion at the ballpark from retired members of U.S. Marines Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 362 (VMM-362), known as the Ugly Angels, who were formed in the early 1950s, then fought in the Vietnam War, the Iraq War and other conflicts. This particular helicopter, which traveled to Pensacola from Oklahoma, had more than 50 bullet holes on its sides from combat duty.
The reunion featured more than 240 members of the Ugly Angels, who got their name from a wounded Marine, rescued by the squadron and chopper and said, “that is the ugliest angel I’ve ever seen.” The group had a two hour event with speakers and other testimonials, then watched Saturday’s game from a group section in the stands.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Montgomery Biscuits vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Sunday, 4:05 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
Suspected Fatal Nine Mile Road Hit And Run Driver Surrenders To FHP
June 21, 2025
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit and run early Friday morning on Nine Mile Road, and the suspected hit and run driver has surrendered to troopers.
It happened about 4 a.m. on East Nine Mile Road at University Parkway.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an unidentified man was struck in a crosswalk while attempting to cross Nine Mile by an unknown make and model white SUV that was traveling eastbound.
The pedestrian, positively identified as a 41 -year-old male for Cocoa, Florida, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baptist Hospital.
The white SUV fled the scene without stopping to render aid or report the crash, trooper said.
The 34-year-old male suspected hit and run driver was identified and turned himself in to the Florida Highway Patrol later Friday evening. The suspected hit and run vehicle has been located and in in the possession oF FHP.
The investigation is ongoing with charges pending; the suspect has not been named.
ECSO: Byrneville Man Stole Two UTVs from Solar Farm, Traded Them For A Ford Mustang
June 21, 2025
A Byneville man is charged with allegedly stealing two side by sides from an area solar farm before trading them through Facebook Marketplace for a Ford Mustang.
Christopher Clayton Simmons, 38, was charged with two counts of grand theft of motor vehicle, two counts of grand theft, petit theft, criminal mischief with property damage, using a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony, dealing in stolen property,
The investigation began when deputies responded to a report of two side by sides from a Florida Power & Light solar farm located on Cox Road. Authorities discovered tire tracks leading away from the secured site, indicating the vehicles were driven off the property before likely being loaded onto a trailer nearby. The stolen UTVs were a Club Car 1700 Carry All and a Kubota RTV900Kv.
Simmons later offered over Facebook to trade the stolen UTVs for a Ford Mustang. After trading his Mustang, the victim discovered that the UTVs had been stolen.
The Ford Mustang was subsequently seized from a residence on Byrneville Road.
On May 29, deputies confirmed the recovery of both stolen UTVs, which had been seized by another agency after their VINs were run and confirmed stolen. One of the UTVs was observed to have been spray-painted. The estimated cost of repairs for the damaged UTV is approximately $1,000.
Simmons remained in the Escambia County Jail Saturday with bond set at $18,000.
Free Movie At The Century Library: ‘Spy Kids II’ This Afternoon
June 21, 2025
The “Spy Kids II” movie will be shown at the Century Branch Library at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
In the 2002 PG rated movie the Cortez siblings set out for a mysterious island, where they encounter a genetic scientist and a set of rival spy kids.
It is the second movie in the Spy Kids series with a running time of 101 minutes.
The Century Library is located at 7995 North Century Boulevard.
Scattered Storms Continue Into The Weekend With Warming Temps
June 21, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Berrydale Man Charged With Allegedly Beating A Puppy With A Pole
June 21, 2025
A 57-year-old Berrydale man was charged with beating a 5-month-old puppy with a fiberglass pole, causing a traumatic injury.
Michael Dexter Hunter was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty after his wife reported the incident at their home.
According to an arrest report, the Blue Heeler puppy was traumatically injured, unable to walk, foaming at the mouth and “yelping hysterically while spinning in a circle.”
Hunter’s wife told deputies that she walked out of the house to see Hunter standing over the puppy with a fiberglass pole in the air.
According to the report, the wife took the puppy to an emergency veterinarian in Pensacola. The vet provided pain medication and advised proper home care for the puppy.