Florida Purple Alert Issued For Escambia County Man
April 19, 2024
A Floria Purple Alert has been issued for a missing 70-year-old Escambia County man.
Dennis Jolly was last seen about 3 a.m. Friday in the 7900 block of Kipling Street. He wearing a black and red striped jacket (seen in the photo) and black pants. He is 6’1”, 133 pounds, has gray hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Lane Closures Begin Monday In $236 Million, 6-Year Project To Totally Rebuild Entire I-10, Hwy. 29 Interchange
April 19, 2024
Lane closures begin Monday on a major $236 million Florida Department of Transportation reconstruction project to completely rebuild the I-10 and Highway 29 interchange.
The project will include construction of all-new I-10 travel lanes and about a dozen bridges over six years with anticipated completion in the summer of 2030.
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on I-10 near the Highway 29 interchange from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, April 22 through Thursday, April 25 as crews perform utility work and place temporary barrier wall.
FDOT said 62,000 commuters travel through the corridor daily. The I-10 speed limit hasbeen reduced from the current 60 mph to 50 mph..
The project includes the following shown on the map above (the numbers correspond to the map, click to enlarge):
- Construction of six new main lanes on I-10 through the center of the interchange, requiring six new bridges.
- Five existing I-10 bridges will be converted, and one new bridge will be constructed for ramps.
- Remove the I-10 loop ramp from I-10 to northbound Highway 29.
- Construct extended two-lane ramps east of the interchange.
- Replace the existing North Palafox and CSX bridges to accommodate widening of I-10.
- Modify the Highway 29 at Dairy Road intersection to allow eastbound and westbound traffic to I-10 from Diamond Dairy.
- Construct stormwater ponds (shown in blue on the map above).
For a complete graphical look at project details, click here.
NorthEscambia.com graphics, click to enlarge.
Maple, The FDLE K-9 Cop That Sniffed Out Computer Criminals, Has Passed Away
April 19, 2024
There is some some sad news to report.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement K-9 Maple has passed away.
Maple died Wednesday following a battle with cancer.
Maple was FDLE’s first Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) canine.
Maple began her work in 2019 and was assigned to FDLE’s Pensacola Region. At the time, she was one of three ESD canines statewide and the only ESD canine in Florida’s Panhandle. She worked numerous cases, especially child pornography cases, which were reported on NorthEscambia.com.
Earlier this year, Maple and her handler, Special Agent Supervisor Stephanie Cassidy, transferred to FDLE Jacksonville.
During her career, she was deployed more than 100 times helping collect around 200 pieces of evidence.
“Maple loved her work and her FDLE family. During her career she visited thousands of school children, helped raise money for local charities and was the highlight at FDLE and community events,” FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass said.
FDLE Pensacola Special Agent in Charge Chris Williams said, “When Maple came to PROC, I thought she’d have a positive impact on the law enforcement community and the office overall. But I had NO IDEA how much impact she would have with all of our members and beyond. She has fan clubs everywhere she goes. I believe Maple has had more of a positive impact on morale than any single action by her human friends.”
Maple served with the highest standards, sniffing out electronics while providing love and support to everyone. Rest easy Maple, you are a pioneer for FDLE. All ESD dogs owe you a debt of gratitude for being the first,” commented FDLE Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh.
Partly Sunny, Middle 80s Today
April 19, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.