Man Wanted For Escambia County Murder
October 24, 2019
An Escambia County man was shot and killed Wednesday night, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named a suspect.
Mario Copeland (pictured left) is wanted for the homicide. He is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with details on his whereabouts should call 911.
The ECSO says Denario Jarrod James, 28, was found shot in the chest on Aquamarine Avenue.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for one of three persons named Thursday morning as wanted for questioning only. They have located Juanya Galloway and Xaixai Desray Gill, and they still want to talk to Javon Galloway.
Investigators believe there were multiple witnesses to the shooting that have not provided any details.
Graphic/Photo: ECSO.
Rain Becomes Likely Thursday Night Into The Weekend
October 24, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Lows In The 40’s Tonight
October 23, 2019
Lows across North Escambia tonight will range from 43-49.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43-49. Calm wind.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. East wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Pictured: Tuesday’s sunset over Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Schedule: Trick Or Treats; Trunk Or Treats, Fall Festivals And More
October 23, 2019
Several Halloween and fall festival events are scheduled in the North Escambia area. A complete list is below.
To add to this list, email your local North Escambia area events to news@northescambia.com.
Friday, October 25
Roy Hyatt Environmental Center Annual Fall Open House
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center Annual Fall Open House will be Friday, October 25 from 5-8 p.m. Tour the new building, inflatable planetarium, birds of prey, reptiles, telescopes for star viewing, and much more.
Saturday, October 26
Harvest Fall Festival
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, located at 890 Backwoods Road in Century, will hold their second annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 26, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Food, fun, and games. All are welcome.
It Happened One Night At The Molino Library
It Happened One Night At The Molino Library will be held Saturday, October 26 at the Molino Branch Library. It’s a a spooktacular good time. Dress in your favorite costume. Enjoy the goofy library witches at 6 p.m. to be followed by Trick-or-Treating through the library. Tour the haunted house, if you dare!
Dogwood Park Baptist Church Fall Festival & Peanut Boil
Dogwood Park Baptist will hold their annual Church Fall Festival & Peanut Boil on Saturday, October 26, from 12 p.m until 4 p.m. Bounce house, games, live music, and free food. The church is located at 3301 Hwy 97 in Molino. Everyone is welcome.
Olive Baptist Church Fall Festival
Fall Festival at Olive Baptist Church will be Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Everyone welcome for games, food, and a fun day out for the family.
Turtle Point Science Center Fall Fun Day
Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton will host a Fall Fun Day on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be an outdoor event with a cupcake walk, raffle tickets, costume contest and other activities.
Greater First Baptist Church of Cantonment Fall Giveaway
The Greater First Baptist Church of Cantonment, 591 Booker Street, will hold their annual fall giveaway on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free food, clothes, shoes, housewares and toys.
Scenic Hills Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at Scenic Hills Church of Christ, Saturday, October 26, starting at 5 p.m. The church is located at 1295 E Nine Mile Road, Pensacola.
Brownsdale Baptist Church Harvest Festival
Brownsdale Baptist Church will hold their Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26, from 3 p.m. until dark. Free family fun, fellowship and food. Games, prizes and hayride. The church is located at 12088 Chumuckla Highway in Jay.
Pine Meadow Elementary School Carnival
Pine Meadow Elementary school will hold their fall carnival Saturday, October 26, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Chik-fil-a sandwiches, small cakes, and kona ice. Carnival will be rescheduled in the event of bad weather. The school is located at 10001 Omar Ave in Pensacola.
East Side Assembly of God Fall Festival
East Side Assembly of God, at the corner of Chemstrand and Kingsfield Road, will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26 from 5-7 p.m. rain or shine. Games, candy, food and fun. Everyone is invited.
Sunday, October 27
Walnut Hill Baptist Church Fall Festival
Fall Fest on Sunday, October 27 from 3-5:30 p.m. at Walnut Hill Baptist Church, 5741 Arthur Brown Road. Trunk or treat, costume contest, painted pumpkin contest, chili cookoff, cake walk and photo booth.
Unity Baptist Church Fall Farm Fest
Fall Farm Fest on Sunday, October 27, from 4-7 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church in Atmore. Free food and games, music, hayride, costumes welcome, family fun event. The church is located at 10310 Highway 31, Atmore.
Tuesday, October 28
Quintette Community Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat and costume contest on Tuesday, October 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Quintette Community Center at 2490 Quintette Lane in Cantonment.
Wednesday, October 30
Trunk or Treat
Jay First Baptist Church and Jay United Methodist Church will have their annual trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. The churches are located across from Jay Hospital in Jay, FL.
Family Baptist Trunk or Treat
Family Baptist Church will hold their trunk or treat on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Candy, food, and a live magic show every 30 minutes. The church is located at 5454 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola.
Thursday, October 31
Victory Assembly of God Community Fall Festival
Victory Assembly of God will hold their annual Community Fall Festival on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be carnival games and candy, trunk-or-treat, hayrides, inflatables, a rope-and-barrel bull ride, and much more. Chili and hot dogs will be served. Everything is free. The church is located at 1895 Victory Road in Cantonment. Call (850) 587-2295 for more information.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, 118 Morris Ave, on Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be hayrides, games and candy.
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church
Join St. Monica’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, October 31 for Trunk or Treat. To participate, decorate your car, truck or even your motorcycle and yourself with a theme of your choice and set up in our parking lot by 5:30. Kids will trick or treat from car to car and enjoy some free, fun and entertaining activities.
Canoe Church Trunk Or Treat
Second annual Trunk or Treat at Canoe Church, 155 South Canoe Road, on Thursday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments and hot dogs provided.
Beulah Free Will Baptist Trunk or Treat
Beulah Free Will Baptist Church Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. There will be free food, fun and games. Everyone invited.
Beulah Church Trunk-N-Treat
Trunk-N-Treat at Beulah Church, 7561 Mobile Highway, from 6-8 p.m on Thursday, October 31. Free candy, food and fun.
Trick or Treat In Jay
The Town of Jay will hold Trick or Treat on Commerce Street on Thursday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m. Trick or treat booths open at 5 p.m. Kids Costume Contest (no pets) at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Town of Jay.
Bratt Assembly of God Fall Carnival
Bratt Assembly of God will have a fall carnival on Thursday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. The church is located at 5841 Godwin Cemetery Road.
Atmore Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat on Main Street in Atmore will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 31.
Ensley Church of The Nazarene Fall Festival
Ensley Church of The Nazarene will hold a fall festival on October 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event is free. All are welcome. The church is located at 8300 N Palafox Street in Pensacola.
Highland Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
Highland Baptist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A snack supper will be provided free of charge and there will be bounce houses for children. The church is located at 6240 County Hwy 95A in Molino.
Heritage Baptist Church Fall Festival
Heritage Baptist Church Fall Festival will be Thursday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m.. Fun, games, and fellowship for the community.
Light the Night Block Party
Klondike Church will host their 7th annual “Light The Night” Block party on Thursday, October 31, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Activities include trunk or treat, hayrides, games, give-away drawings, and photo booth. Hot dogs will be available. The entire event is free. For more information visit https://lovepensacola.org/blockparty. The church is located at 7201 Klondike Road in Pensacola.
Century Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat
The Century Chamber of Commerce will hold a town trunk or treat on Thursday, October 31, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Showalter Park. Pumpkin carving/decorating contest, costume contest, goodies, and a dunking booth.
November 1-2
Jim Allen Elementary School Fall Carnival
Jim Allen Elementary School will hold their annual Fall Carnival on Friday, November 1 from 5-6 p.m.
Cora Baptist Church Fall Festival
Fall Fest on Saturday, November 2, at 3:30 p.m. at Cora Baptist Church at 12953 Chumuckla Highway, Jay.
Pollard McCall Junior High Carnival
Pollard McCall Junior High School will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Comfy Tuesday; Tuesday Night Lows In The 40s
October 22, 2019
Tuesday night, it will cool into the upper 40s north of about Gonzalez, low 50s further south.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Strong Storms Possible Monday Evening; Cooler Tuesday
October 21, 2019
There is a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) of severe storms across the area tonight due to an approaching cold front. The primary threat is damaging winds.
On Tuesday, we’ll cool down with lows Tuesday night possibly in the upper 40s in North Escambia.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Here’s Monday Night’s High School Football Schedule (With Score Recap)
October 21, 2019
Several high school football games are being playing Monday night due to Tropical Storm Nestor cancellations last Friday night
The schedule is below. For Tate and Washington photos and game story, click here.
Monday Night Games
Jay at North Bay Haven, Monday 5:30 p.m.
Pine Forest at Choctaw, Monday 7 p.m.
Escambia at Fort Walton Beach, Monday, 7 p.m.
Pensacola High at Panama City Arnold, Monday 5:30 p.m.
Pace at Gulf Breeze, Monday 7 p.m.
Catholic at Tallahassee FAMU, Monday 7 p.m.
Navarre at Tallahassee Leon, Monday 7 p.m.
FLORIDA SCORES
Washington 51, Tate 31 (Saturday)
De La Salle 24, West Florida 6 (Friday)
Milton 40, Mosley 28 (Thursday)
ALABAMA SCORES
UMS-Wright 31, Escambia County 8
Escambia Academy 47, South Choctaw Academy 0
Flomaton 44, Thomasville 21
Andalusia 42, W.S. Neal 12
Montgomery Catholic 26, T.R. Miller 21
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Take Two: Century To Redo Meeting After Sunshine Law Violation
October 20, 2019
Century will redo a Community Redevelopment Agency meeting Monday night as they try to right a wrong with a self-admitted Sunshine Law violation.
Shortly after an improperly advertised Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting October 7, City Manager Buz Eddy said, “We did not advertise that meeting properly.” He said a “timeout should have been called and the meeting should not be held. And that’s what we should have done.”
The town decided that they would advertise another CRA meeting and redo all discussion.
The State Attorney’s Office decided not to pursue the violation – for now – because the town realized the error and took steps to correct their missteps.
“If they continue with violations, we will revisit if we should move forward,” Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille added.
The town council members sit as the CRA board, with all members taking part in the improper meeting except an absent James Smith.
Monday’s Century CRA meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at town hall. The meeting will be followed by a bill list review at 6:45 and a regular council meeting at 7 p.m. The meetings are all open to the public.
Sunny Sunday, Chance Of Strong Storms By Monday Night
October 20, 2019
Sunday will be sunny with temperatures warming up into the 80s with chance of rain.
By Monday afternoon and into Monday night, there is a chance of strong to severe weather as cold front approaches our area. By Tuesday, showers will taper off, and we’re looking at the upper 40’s possible in North Escambia for Tuesday night.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Nestor Nothing For North Escambia; Rest Of Weekend Looks Good
October 19, 2019
NESTOR HAS MADE LANDFALL. THIS IS AN OUTDATED STORY.
Nestor is now officially Post Tropical Cyclone Nestor. It lost its tropical characteristics and is just a post tropical low pressure system.
Nestor did not have any real impact at all on North Escambia’s local weather, beyond a little breeze. The latest on the storm is in the graphics on this page.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 75.
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