Shooting Victim Found In Car With Bullet Holes Monday Night In Century
October 21, 2008
A person was found shot outside an ambulance substation in Century Monday night.
It was not immediately known where the shooting occurred. The victim, identified as a young adult male, was found at 9:40 Monday night in a car with bullet holes at the Escambia County Emergency Services building in the 6000 block of Industrial Boulevard in Century, just a short distance from West Highway 4.
A man on the scene, who did not provide his name but said he was the victim’s uncle, told NorthEscambia.com that he had driven the victim to the EMS building for an ambulance. He did not indicate where the shooting had occurred. The man’s story was not confirmed by Escambia County Sheriff’s Department deputies on the scene of the shooting.
The older model Mercury Sable occupied by the victim had about a half dozen bullet holes, according to reports from the scene.
The victim was taken by ambulance from the EMS building to the McDavid Fire Station where he was transferred to LifeFlight and flown to a Pensacola hospital. The name of the victim and his condition were not available from authorities while they conducted their investigation.
Pending the outcome of their investigation, deputies would not say if they knew where the shooting occurred.
Further details will be posted when they become available.
Pictured above top: Deputies question an unidentified man who claimed he drove an shooting victim to an ambulance substation in Century Monday night. Pictured above middle: A shooting victim is treated inside this ambulance in Century Monday night. Pictured below: A deputy looks inside the vehicle where a shooting victim was discovered. Pictured bottom: A crime scene unit arrives at the scene. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Michelle Obama In Escambia Today
October 21, 2008
America’s potential First Lady, Michelle Obama, will be in Escambia County today at a rally open to the public.
She will speak at the “Early Vote for Change” rally at the Pensacola Civic Center. Doors open at 10:30, and the program begins at 11:45. Tickets are not needed.
Obama, the wife of Democratic presidetial candidate Barack Obama, will speak about the importance of early voting in this year’s presidential election.
The event is free. Tickets will not be distributed, but attendees are encoraged to RSVP by clicking here. An RSVP will not guarantee that you will get in; the event is first-come, first served. When vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin spoke two weeks ago at the civic center, hundreds were turned away when the building filled to capacity.
Century To Hold Public Hearing Tonight
October 20, 2008
The Town of Century will hold a public hearing during tonight’s regular council meeting. The following is a public notice concerning that meeting from the Town of Century:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY, FLORIDA AMENDING PART II, OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY CODE OF ORDINANCES (2003), THE TOWN OF CENTURY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS AMENDED; ADDING THE PROPOSED PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT TO THE TOWN OF CENTURY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ADDING GOAL 1, OBJECTIVES 1-5, AND POLICIES 1.1-5.3; ADDING GOAL 2, OBJECTIVES 6-10, AND POLICIES 6.1-10.4 AND SCHOOL FACILITIES MAPS; ADDING
AND AMENDING POLICIES IN THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; ADDING AND AMENDING POLICIES IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE TOWN OF CENTURY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comments regarding adding Chapter VIII(A) Public School Facilities Element to establish a concurrency management system through which the local governments can ensure public school capacity is available concurrent with development.
The hearing is open to the public. Interested parties may attend the Local Planning Agency meetings and be heard with respect to any proposed ordinance. The public is encouraged to communicate verbally or in writing concerning matters before the Planning Agency. A draft of the proposed ordinance is available for public review during normal working hours at Century Town Hall, 7995 North Century Boulevard, Century, Florida 32535 during normal working hours. Written comments may be sent to Dorothy Sims, Town Clerk, at Town of Century, P.O. Box 790, Century, FL 32535.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodation to participate in the public hearing should contact Dorothy Sims, Town Clerk, at (850) 256-3208 at least seven days prior to the date of the hearing.
No School Today In Escambia
October 20, 2008
Students in North Escambia public schools will be out of school all day Monday. Teachers will be working Monday for a teacher planning day.
Some calendars sent home by the school district at the beginning of the school year incorrectly listed the day out of school as October 28. But the day out of school is today… Monday, October 20.
Students will return Tuesday morning, October 21.
Fire Training Today At Ernest Ward
October 18, 2008
If you see a lot of fire trucks in the parking lot of Ernest Ward Middle School this morning, don’t worry…it’s just a training exercise.
Escambia County Fire-Rescue’s Walnut Hill Station will be conducting an emergency vehicle operations course, essentially driver’s ed for firemen, in the school’s parking lot through about noon.
The day’s event for the trainees includes navigating fire engines around a course made up of about 120 orange traffic cones.
Fair In Full Swing; Win Free Tickets From NorthEscambia.com
October 18, 2008
Hundreds, if not thousands, of North Escambia area residents will held to Pensacola over the next few days to attend the annual Pensacola Interstate Fair.
The fair opened this past Thursday and runs through October 26.
This year, admission is $10 for everyone 12 year and older. Children four to 11 are $5, and children three and under are admitted free. Parking is $5, but parking passes can be purchased at the main ticket booth for $4.
The fair offers “Family Fun Packs” this year, offering a discounted package including admission, parking and ride handstamps. There are also several discounted admission days.
This year’s entertainment includes country crooner and former American Idol contestant Bucky Covington tonight at 8:00. All entertainment is free with fair admission.
For more information on the fair, including complete pricing and schedule information, click here.
To enter to win fair tickets from NorthEscambia.com, click here.
Commission Expected To Support For Electric Car Company In Century
October 16, 2008
The Escambia County Commission is expected to approve a resolution tonight in support of an electric vehicle manufacturer that plans to locate in the county.
NorthEscambia.com was the first to break the story last Friday that an electric car manufacturing company that could eventually employ over 1,000 people has planned to locate its primary plant in Century.
“The electric car assembly plant is planned for the Century Industrial Park,” Larry Newsom, director of Escambia County’s industrial development effort told NorthEscambia.com last week. “The details are still being worked out, but the resolution in support of the project is needed next week so the state can provide the company with a grant.”
Newsom said project plans call for the initial production of 150 cars per month. The plant is expected to employee about 250 people shortly after startup, with an eventual employment of 1,100 to 1,200 within five years.
The resolution by the commission tonight is a necessary step for the company to obtain state grant funding, Newsom said.
To read NorthEscambia.com’s complete report on the electric car company, click here.
Student, Counselor Rescued In Morning School Fire Drill
October 14, 2008
Emergency officials from across Flomaton and Century responded to Flomaton Elementary School this morning for a disaster drill.
Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said the mock disaster scenario involved a fire at Flomaton Elementary School and the rescue of two trapped victims. The drill was a successful learning experience, Stanton said.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete story, photo gallery and video posted Wednesday morning.
The response was originally planned last week as part of a fire drill for Fire Prevention Week, but postponed due to rain last Tuesday.
The Flomaton Fire Department, Flomaton Police Department, Escambia County (FL) Fire-Rescue Century Station, Escambia County (FL) EMS, Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency agencies responded to the school following a 911 call about 9:30 this morning.
Pictured above: Student “victim” Olivia Tatum, 1o, is loaded into a waiting ambulance following a mock disaster fire drill at Flomaton Elementary School this morning. School counselor Susie Kirk (far right) was also rescued from the “burning” building. Pictured below: Engine 519 from Century participated in this morning’s drill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century To Hold Policies Workshop With Expert
October 14, 2008
The Town of Century will hold a workshop this afternoon to discuss its policies and procedures.
The council will meet with Dr. David Goetsch from Northwest Florida State College to discuss policies and procedures for the town.
Goetsch holds a number of different degrees including Associate of Science Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Education, Master of Science Degree in Management, Master of Arts Degree in Education, Master of Science Degree in Psychology, Master of Science Degree in Political Science/International Relations, and a Doctorate Degree in Higher Education.
Goetsch is the author of more than 50 books on leadership, management, and supervision; seven of which are best sellers.
The workshop, which is open to the public, will take place at 5:30 this afternoon at Century Town Hall.
Four Churches Holding Special Services Today
October 12, 2008
At least four churches in the North Escambia area will hold homecoming or anniversary services today — Beulah Chapel, Allen Memorial, First Baptist of Cottage Hill and Crabtree Church.
Beulah Chapel Homecoming
Beulah Chapel Assembly of God on Highway 4A in Bryneville will celebrate its 73rd homecoming this morning beginning at 10:45 with a fellowship dinner to follow. The Vessels of Clay will minister in song. Bro. Ron Broadhead is the pastor.
Allen Memorial Homecoming
Homecoming at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church will be this morning at 10:30 with a luncheon to follow. The guest speaker will be Rev. Fred Fuller.
FBC Cottage Hill 50th Anniversary
First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will be celebrating 50 years of friendships, families and faith. Services will begin with a Continental Breakfast at 8:30 this morning followed by Sunday School and Worship Services at 10:30. At the conclusion of the Worship Service, FBC Cottage Hill will be having Dinner on the Grounds and special musical performances. You are invited to bring a covered dish and spend the day. For more information please call the church office at 850-968-2357 or email Emily Davidson at emily@cottagehillbaptist.net
Crabtree Church Homecoming
Crabtree Church Homecoming will be held this morning at the Crabtree Pavilion. Rev. Ed Cotton will be the guest speaker. Lunch will follow the morning service at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.