Century Man Charged With A Hate Crime Related Battery And Robbery
October 6, 2020
A Century man has been charged with two hate crime related felony offenses after he allegedly used his vehicle to strike a man, stole his bicycle and called him a racial slur.
William Johnathan Hamilton, 30, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of hate crime related aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and hate crime related robbery with a deadly weapon.
The victim was riding his bicycle down Alger Road when Hamilton allegedly drove at him at a high rate of speed. The victim turned into a grassy area to avoid being hit.
Hamilton then yelled “get in the middle of the road (racial slur) so I can run your (vulgarity) over” before hitting the victim and causing him to fall from his bicycle, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Hamilton exited his vehicle, grabbed the victim’s $150 Mongoose Cruiser bicycle and threw it in the back of his truck, along with the victim’s Nike slides, the report continues.
The victim told deputies that Hamilton had always been friendly toward him until he give the victim a card that stated Hamilton was a member of the Klu Klux Klan. That let to an argument because the victim was upset that Hamilton claimed to a be a KKK member, the arrest report continues.
Hamilton was also arrested on outstanding warrants for two counts of aggravated battery and felony criminal mischief for an unrelated incident back in July.
The victim told deputies Hamilton intentionally hit his Mercedes on Salters Lake Road in Century, causing about $9,000 in damage. At one time, the victim’s ex-wife was dating Hamilton, the arrest report notes.
Hamilton was released from the Escambia County Jail Monday on a $5,000 bond.
Today Is The Last Day For Escambia County Businesses To Apply For COVID-19 Grants
October 6, 2020
Applications close at 8 p.m. Tuesday for Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grants
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Applications are accepted online at myescambia.com/CARES and at several physical locations throughout the county.
Those needing assistance or who do not have access to the internet and wish to apply with paper forms instead of online can visit one of the four fully-staffed application assistance centers located throughout the county.
These locations will be staffed for in-person application assistance Tuesday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. -
- Century Branch Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd.
- Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida, 9999 University Pkwy., Building 8
- Studer Community Institute, 220 W. Garden St., Suite 301
- Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto St.
Businesses wishing to apply for this grant will need to supply:
- Fully completed application, including certifications, affirmations, acknowledgements.
- State of Florida active business registration from SunBiz.org is registered in Escambia County effective October 2019 (will need to confirm still in business as of date of application and is expected to return to full operations after local and state emergency guidelines during COVID‐19 are rescinded). If the business is not registered in SunBiz, a business license or documentation with an Escambia County address will be required.
- Documentation of any PPP funding (must be less than $10,000 to be eligible).
- Copy of owner’s Driver’s License, state ID or passport.
- Entire 2019 tax return.
- IRS Form 941 first quarter 2020.
- A completed and signed IRS W‐9 form.
- Provide attestation that request is valid and truthful.
To qualify for the grant, businesses will need to show proof:
- The business cannot be publicly traded.
- Must be current on ad valorem taxes, if any.
- No current unpaid code enforcement liens or violation of federal, state, or local laws/ordinances.
- Less than 50 full or part-time employees.
- Must have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 after March 1, 2020.
- Received less than $10,000 in Payroll Protection Program loans from Small Business Administration.
Escambia County has allocated more than $7.5 million of CARES Act funding to provide grants of $7,500 for businesses with 0-25 employees and $15,000 for businesses that have 26-50 employees. Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grants will be dispersed on a first-qualified, first-served basis until funding has been exhausted.
Rain Chances Build, Temperatures Rise
October 6, 2020
For the latest updated on Hurricane Delta, click here.
A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia County in Florida. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday: No New COVID-19 Deaths, 16 Additional Cases Reported In Escambia County
October 6, 2020
THIS IS OUTDATED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST UPDATE.
There were no additional COVID-19 deaths reported Monday in Escambia County, as the case total increased by 16, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 12,494 (+16)
Non-Florida residents: 1,146
Total deaths: 243
Long-term care facility deaths : 114
Current hospitalizations: 54 (+4)
Number of tests last day: 294
Percent positive last day: 5.2%
Percent positive last week: 2.7%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 9,137 (+13)
Cantonment: 935 (+3)
Century: 933
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 149
McDavid: 74
Walnut Hill: 18
Bellview: 16
Gonzalez: 7
Perdido Key: 7
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 5,437 (+7)
Non-Florida residents: 51
Total deaths: 78
Long-term care facility deaths: 17
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 322*
Number of tests last day: 76
Percent positive last day: 8.4%
Santa County cases by location:
Milton: 2,821 (+2)
Gulf Breeze: 789 (+1)
Navarre: 686 (+1)
Pace: 451 (+1)
Jay: 155
Bagdad: 12
Florida cases:
Total cases: 717,874
Florida residents: 709,157
Deaths: 14,712
Hospitalizations: 44,775*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Sunny, About 80 For Monday
October 5, 2020
A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia County in Florida. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Three More Deaths, 30 Additional COVID-19 Positives Reported Sunday In Escambia County
October 5, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST REPORT.
There were three additional COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday in Escambia County, along with 30 new cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 12,478 (+30)
Non-Florida residents: 1,146
Total deaths: 243 (+3)
Long-term care facility deaths : 114 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 50 (+3)
Number of tests last day: 772
Percent positive last day: 2.8%
Percent positive last week: 2.7%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 9,124 (+17)
Century: 933
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Cantonment: 932 (+2)
Molino: 149 (+2)
McDavid: 74
Walnut Hill: 18
Bellview: 16
Gonzalez: 7
Perdido Key: 7
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 5,430 (+10)
Non-Florida residents: 51
Total deaths: 78
Long-term care facility deaths: 17
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 322*
Number of tests last day: 276
Percent positive last day: 3.8%
Santa County cases by location:
Milton: 2,819 (+1)
Gulf Breeze: 788 (+5)
Navarre: 685 (+1)
Pace: 450 (+2)
Jay: 155
Bagdad: 12
Florida cases:
Total cases: 716,459
Florida residents: 707,751
Deaths: 14,671
Hospitalizations: 44,709*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Want To Vote In November? Today Is The Registration Deadline.
October 5, 2020
Monday is the last day to register to vote in the November 3 general election.
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections will hold extended office hours on Monday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. New registrations must be completed and received or postmarked no later than October 5 for them to be effective for the November 3 election. Address changes can be made after the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.gov and click Am I Registered? to check.
11-Year Old Boy Killed In Highway 97 Wreck; 9-Year Old Girl And Three Others Injured
October 4, 2020
A two-vehicle wreck Saturday morning south of Walnut Hill claimed the life a child and injured at least four others.
The crash happened on Highway 97 a mile south of Tungoil Road about 9:15 a.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 16-year old male from Molino was southbound on Highway 97 in a GMC Sierra pickup truck when he attempted to pass other traffic in a no passing zone. At the same time, a 43-year old male from Atmore driving a Mitsubishi Outlander was attempting to make a left turn into the driveway of a private residence.
The pickup truck slammed into the rear of the SUV, injuring all four occupants. An 11-year old boy was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver was transported by Escambia County EMS in critical condition. A 42-year old female passenger was airlifted by a second MedStar helicopter in critical condition. A 9-year old girl was transported by Escambia County EMS in serious condition. All occupants of the SUV were wearing their seat belts.
A 16-year old male passenger in the pickup truck was transported by Escambia County EMS to the hospital with minor injuries. The pickup driver was not injured.
Highway 97 was closed all day by the crash. The FHP is continuing their investigation.
The Florida Highway Patrol no longer releases the name of those involved in traffic crashes.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Middle 50s For Sunday Night
October 4, 2020
A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia County in Florida. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
FDOH Reports Two Additional COVID-19 Deaths, 36 New Cases In Escambia County Saturday
October 4, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
There were two total additional COVID-19 deaths reported Saturday in Escambia, along with 36 new cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 12,448 (+36)
Non-Florida residents: 1,137
Total deaths: 240 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths : 113 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 47
Number of tests last day: 1,406
Percent positive last day: 2.0%
Percent positive last week: 3.5%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 9,107 (+29)
Century: 933
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Cantonment: 930 (+4)
Molino: 147
McDavid: 74
Walnut Hill: 18
Bellview: 16
Gonzalez: 7
Perdido Key: 7
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 5,420 (+23)
Non-Florida residents: 51
Total deaths: 78
Long-term care facility deaths: 17
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 322*
Number of tests last day: 330
Percent positive last day: 6.3%
Santa County cases by location:
Milton: 2,818
Gulf Breeze: 783 (+3)
Navarre: 684 (+8)
Pace: 448 (+5)
Jay: 155 (+1)
Bagdad: 12
Florida cases:
Total cases: 714,591
Florida residents: 705,938
Deaths: 14,928
Hospitalizations: 44,647*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.