Helen Marie Davis
February 19, 2025
Helen Marie Davis, age 85, of Davisville, FL passed away on February 19, 2025 in Century, FL. Marie was born on April 25, 1939 in Oak Grove, FL to Walter William and Irvie Mazelle Davis. She was of the Baptist faith and Valedictorian of her graduating class at Ernest Ward High School. After many years of service, she retired from Waller, Crook and Jones, PC. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Willie Davis and Alvin Davis, and her sisters, Arlene Godwin, Elsie Steele and Eleanor Heard.
Helen is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery in Davisville, Florida with Bro. Robert Gandy officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Michael Edgar, Cary Jordan, Chris Edwards, David Lambert and James Edgar.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
FHP Charges Man With Molino Driveway Hit And Run
February 18, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol has charged a Cantonment man in connection with a hit-and-run troopers say was intentional that left a man injured while standing in his driveway on February 6.
Cody Lee Castleberry, 37, was charged with reckless driving and felony hit-and-run involving an injury.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 10:20 a.m. on Chestnut Road when a black Chevrolet pickup truck struck a pedestrian standing in a driveway. Witnesses told troopers that the driver was speeding and driving recklessly before intentionally accelerating toward the victim, according to an arrest report. The impact threw the pedestrian backward into the driveway.
According to FHP, Castleberry fled the scene without stopping to provide aid or report the incident. Security footage from a nearby home confirmed witness statements, showing the truck striking the victim before speeding away, the arrest report states.
Troopers later located Castleberry at his nearby residence on Chestnut Road and took him into custody.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. The case remains under investigation.
He was also arrested on an outstanding DUI warrant related to an unrelated 2021 motorcycle crash on Highway 297A near Heaton Road.
Castleberry was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $3,150 bond.
Walnut Hill Man Charged With Armed Burglary
February 18, 2025
A Walnut Hill man that claimed to be returning thousands of dollars’ worth of items has been charged with the armed burglary of a Highway 97 home.
Jared Lee English, 24, was charged with felony armed burglary of a residence, grant theft of a firearm, grand theft, and felony criminal mischief
In mid January, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress call at home in on Highway 97 near Pine Forest Road in Davisville. The 911 caller reported that he was told by the armed suspect that his friend has broke into the home and he was returning items.
An ECSO deputy arrived to find the suspect, later identified as English, in the backyard of the home with a holstered semi-automatic pistol a holster in plain view. The deputy drew his service weapon and detained English in handcuffs without further incident.
English’s weapon was a .22 caliber Glock loaded with 10 rounds with an additional loaded 10 round magazine in the holster, an arrest reports states. English told deputies that he was returning items to the residence after finding them in his cousin’s home in Atmore.
The individual that called 911 told deputies that he did see English take a few items into the house.
Inside English’s vehicle, deputies reported finding thousands of dollars’ worth of items, including watches, clothing, cow halters, toilet paper, paper towels, tools, ammunition, ammunition, hunting and fishing items and dozens of other items. On the ground, deputies reported finding bags with items that included 500 rounds of ammunition, tools, a coin set, pickled string beans, jelly, taco holders, toothpaste and a Bible.
The total value of items located and returned, according to the ECSO, was $5,666.
The victim reported other items missing from the residence include numerous firearms, ammunition and camera and more.
The ECSO served a search warrant at English’s residence on Highway 97 and recovered many of the items.
English remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond is set to be arraigned later this week.
Driver’s License, Tag, Tax Collector Services Available Thursday In Century
February 18, 2025
Driver’s license and other tax collector services will be available in Century on Thursday.
The Escambia County Tax Collector will be at the:
- Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on Thursday, February 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mobile Licensing and Identification Office (MILO) is a fully functional tax collector office on wheels, offering a range of services. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration, receive a parking placard, transfer a title, pay property taxes, and apply for a business tax receipt. Written and driving tests are not available from the MILO unit.
The Billy G. Courthouse is at 7500 North Century Boulevard.
Pictured: The Escambia Tax Collector’s MILO at the Walnut Hill Community Center. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
100% Chance Of Rain By Early Wednesday Morning
February 18, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 45. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Seven Students Attend EREC 2025 Tallahassee Youth Tour
February 18, 2025
Seven area high school students took part in the recent Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2025 Youth Tour in Tallahassee.
During their two days in Tallahassee, the students had an up close and personal look at state government in action, including live debates in the Senate and House.
The students were:
- Olivia Doyle, Northview High School
- Kaylee Oswald, Northview High School
- Major Rowell, Jay High School
- Brea Lyle, Jay High School
- Jayme George, Central School
- Aurora Godwin, Central School
- Gabriella Magdaleno, Central School
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At The Bottom Of The SPHL Standings, Pensacola Ice Flyers Oust Head Coach
February 18, 2025
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have outsted their head coach as the team sits at the bottom of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) standings.
The Ice Flyers announced Monday that Gary Graham was been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately.
Graham, who led the Ice Flyers to their first President’s Cup championship in 2013, returned to the team in July 2023.
“We are grateful to Gary for his dedication and hard work with the Ice Flyers and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said owner Greg Harris.
Former Ice Flyers head coach Rod Aldoff will step in as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Aldoff brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record, having previously led the team to three championship victories.
“Rod has been an integral part of our organization’s success in the past. His familiarity with our team culture and his coaching acumen make him the right choice to guide us through the remainder of the season and become a playoff contender,” Harris said.
Want A Table For Two? Make A Donation To Northview High Shop Class
February 18, 2025
Table for two?
The Northview High School Building Construction Academy is seeking donations to support their shop program with funds directly benefiting students.
Those donating $50 or more will receive a two-person picnic table, custom built by the students.
Donations will help fund reward incentives and purchase items not covered by the Career and Technical Education program.
For more information or to donate, contact instructor David Amerson at (251) 359-5494 or email MAmerson1@ecsdfl.us
New 125 Lot Subdivision Proposed By Ascend, Wastewater Plant
February 18, 2025
A new 125-home single-family residential subdivision is being proposed just outside Ascend Performance Materials and the ECUA wastewater treatment plant.
Ready Land Company filed preliminary plans this month for the 48-acre parcel off Old Chemstrand Road, adjacent to the Ascend Fitness Center and along the access road to the ECUA facility.
In an email, Scott Holmes of Ready Land said the 125 lots will be about 6,000 square feet each.
“We would be interested in discussing the potential for townhomes to be built on the back portion,” Holmes said in his email to the county. He acknowledged that there are “significant” wetlands on the property that will become open space.
The plans are set for a 1 p.m. Wednesday pre-application meeting with the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
NorthEscambia.com graphics.
Northview Chiefs Beat W.S. Neal 6-1 Monday Night
February 18, 2025
The Northview Chiefs defeated the W.S. Neal Eagles 6-1 on Monday night in East Brewton.
Braynt Mason struck out 10 batters for the Chiefs, allowing two hits and one run while walking five in seven innings.
Grayden Sheffield led Northview with two RBIs. Cole Davis, Jase Portwood and Brady Smith each record two hits.
Northview will travel to Paxton on Thursday before hosting the Escambia Gators on Friday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.