Quintette Pedestrian Accident Claims One Life; FHP Seeks Clues To Man’s Identity
August 24, 2017
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A pedestrian accident early Thursday morning in the Quintette area has claimed one life., and the Florida Highway Patrol is seeking the victim’s identify.
The accident happened on East Quintette Road just off Highway 95A about 2 a.m.
According to FHP, a 2007 Toyota Cruiser driven by Trenton Rhodes was traveling west on Quintette Road when he struck a white male pedestrian that for an unknown reason was in the west bound lane. The pedestrian was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where he later passed away.
The victim’s identity is unknown, and he FHP is asking for the public’s help in identifying the man.
The victim was walking on Quintette Road at 2 a.m. and is described as a white male between the ages of 25-30. He had black hair and was wearing black jeans and tan work boots. He had white cell phone and white ear phones. Anyone that might know his identity is asked to call the FHP at (850) 484-5000 or email davidtodd@flhsmv.gov.
The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the accident.
What Do You Think? How Could Oil Spill Money Be Spent To Help Century?
August 24, 2017
The Town of Century is working on five project ideas to submit for possible funding from oil spill money through Triumph Gulf Coast…and they want to hear your ideas.
If you can’t make a planned meeting tonight, NorthEscambia.com is accepting ideas that we will present on your behalf. Email your ideas to news@northescambia.com or submit in the comment section below. It’s our effort to involve those in the governmental process that otherwise can’t attend the meeting.
The Century Town Council decided Monday night to hold a joint workshop with the Century Area Chamber of Commerce at 6:00 tonight to received project ideas from the chamber and the public. The council will then hold a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. to vote on five projects to submit to the county for possible funding.
Activities eligible for funding include ad valorem tax rate reductions, workforce skill development, local funding match requirements, public infrastructure projects, equipment and personnel for local disaster action plans, promotion of tourism and workforce and educational career development programs.
Editor’s note: Only serious ideas meeting basic criteria will be presented by NorthEscambia.com during the council’s public comment period. We can’t guarantee that every submitted idea will be presented, as our time may be limited by the council. The meetings are open to the public, and any member of the public may attend the meeting and present their ideas subject to council rules.
Partly Sunny, Scattered Storms
August 23, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 82.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Former State Sen. Greg Evers Killed In Car Crash
August 22, 2017
Former State Senator Greg Evers was killed in single vehicle accident near Baker in Okaloosa County. He was 62.
Authorities said he ran off Griffith Mill Road near Baker sometime late Monday. He apparently missed a curve and his car was found submerged in a creek.
“On behalf of the family of former state Sen. Greg Evers, it is with great sadness that we announce his passing,” spokeswoman Sarah Bascom said in a prepared statement. “The family asks for your prayers as they deal with this sudden loss.”
Bascom said the accident occurred near Baker, where Evers, 62, had a farm. She said funeral arrangements would be announced later.
Read more: Greg Evers Remembered As Champion For Florida, North Escambia
Pictured: Former State Sen. Greg Evers was killed when he ran off Griffith Mill Road near Baker on Monday. The accident was discovered on Tuesday. Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Deputies Nab Burglary Suspect In Bratt
August 22, 2017
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office nabbed a burglary suspect Monday night in Bratt.
Deputies were responding to a reported burglary in progress at a home on West Highway 4 near Northview High School in Bratt when they spotted 33-year old Stoney T. Mason about 10:20 p.m.. He was taken into custody in a ditch directly adjacent to the highway.
He had reportedly tried to enter a home through a back door while the occupants were at home.
Mason was charged with second degree felony burglary of an occupied structure, according to jail records. He was being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $10,000.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Partly Sunny, 40 Percent Rain Chance
August 22, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Escambia Deputies Looking For Missing Teenager
August 22, 2017
UPDATE: Rayeisha Devoanah Cokes has been located.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen.
Rayeisha Devoanah Cokes was reported missing on August 20th. She was last on seen on Arcadia Road near Nine Mile Road. She was wearing a black-short sleeved shirt with black and white patterned leggings and a blue muli-colored backpack. Rayeisha takes daily medication and did not take her medicine with her.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to all the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Watching The Eclipse: Submit Your Photos
August 21, 2017
Whether you were outside in official safety glasses or with the cool cereal box projector, watching inside on the TV or other device, at a viewing party, stuck in a classroom or just working along like a normal day — we want to see your eclipse photos. We’ll be sharing the best photos on NorthEscambia.com!
To submit your photos, add them to the post on our NorthEscambia.com Facebook page here, or email them to news@northescambia.com. Please provide the location, any story behind the photo and any names you wish to share. Please send the largest file size you have.
Pictured above: Students at Northview High School in Bratt, FL, watch the eclipse. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Local Photos: The Great Solar Eclipse
August 21, 2017
The Great American Eclipse has peaked in the North Escambia area. Many missed the peak due to cloud cover.
The photo above was taken about by NorthEscambia.com at 1:30 p.m., five minutes before cloud cover over the 1:35 p.m. maximum at Northview High School in Bratt.
The photo below was taken by Ditto Gorme for NorthEscambia.com at 1:30 p.m. in Atmore, AL.
We have additional reader photos to share later today and Tuesday. Email your photos to news@northesambia.com.
Editor’s note: The color difference in the photographs is due to the type solar filter used.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Exact Eclipse Times For Your Location, Public Viewing Spots
August 21, 2017
Today’s eclipse begins locally just afternoon noon and ends around 3:00. The exact time of the maximum eclipse varies by location; see the list below for the exact time for the location nearest you in the North Escambia area.
Don’t want to watch the eclipse alone, Here are public viewing locations:
- E.G. Owens Planetarium, PSC Pensacola, 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. — telescopes with solar filters, a limited number of eclipse glasses available.
- PSC Warrington, 12 p.m. until 3 p.m., parking lot between Buildings 3100 and 3400 — safe viewing reflection, limited number of eclipse glasses.
- Blue Wahoos Stadium, noon until 3 p.m., limited number of eclipse glasses, “race the eclipse around the bases”, moon pies, concession stand open for lunch.
- West Florida Library, 239 Spring Street location only — free solar view glasses while supplies last, telescope set up.
- Atmore – Heritage Park, none through eclipse time - telescope set up, limited number of eclipse glasses
