Winning $49K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold At Grey Goose In Davisville
December 18, 2021
Someone is over $49,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket at a North Escambia liquor store at the Florida-Alabama state line.
The quick pick ticket sold at the Grey Goose Liquors at 11330 Highway 97 in Davisville was one of four winning tickets sold in Friday night’s drawing and is worth $49,350.14. The other winning tickets were sold in Orlando, Punta Gorda and Miami.
The 227 tickets matching four numbers won $140 each. Another 7,748 tickets matching three numbers are worth $11.50 each, and 81,608 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
Friday’s winning numbers were 02-18-21-33-36.
West Downs The East 14-0 In All-Star Game
December 18, 2021
The top high school seniors from across Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties took part in the Pensacola Sports All-Star Game Friday night at Washington High School.
The West players from Escambia County beat the East players from Santa Rosa and Okaloosa 14-0. Head coach for the East was Jerad Dampson from Jay. Head coach for the West was Rhett Summerford, now of Tate High School and former coach at West Florida High.
Tate High’s Jaxson Stafford received the All-Star Academic Award (highest GPA on the West team) and the All-Star Community Service Award.
The roster included:
From Northview: Travis Nelson, Mekhi White and Logan Misenar
From Tate: Jaxson Stafford, Warren Henke, Zach Van Skyhawk, William O’Brien, Kabron Purifoy and Jaden Lewis
Pictured top: Northview All-Star players. Pictured below: Tate All-Stars, Academic Award winner Jaxson Stafford. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Teen Charged With Homicide, Second Suspect Wanted
December 18, 2021
An Escambia County teenager was arrested for murder Friday night.
Tymetryon Dawun Knight, 18, was charged with homicide and robbery with a firearm for a fatal shooting of a 17-year old on Baggett Court and P Street on December night. Knight was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for 16-year old Mekhi Montarious Lee for the same homicide. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Escambia Reports 203 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week
December 18, 2021
There were 203 new COVID-19 cases reported last week in Escambia County, according to a Florida Department of Health report.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 54,431 (+203)
Positivity rate last week: 4.6%
People vaccinated: 162,603 (+779)
Vaccination rate (age 5+): 53%
New hospital admissions: 20
Total deaths last 7 days: <10 (CDC data)
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 32,881 (+73)
Positivity rate last week: 3.4%
People vaccinated: 94,517 (+528)
Vaccination rate (age 5+): 53%
New hospital admissions: 7
Total deaths last 7 days: <10 (CDC data)
Statewide cases:
Florida resident cases: 3,739,348 (+29,568)
Case positivity rate: 5.4%
Deaths: 62,220 (+39)
Century Woman Charged With Allegedly Threatening To Shoot Two People At Her Door
December 17, 2021
A Century woman was charged with two felonies after allegedly threatening to shoot two people at her door.
Margaret Mary Parker, 68, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a domestic violence situation and aggravated assault.
According to an arrest report, a man and his girlfriend had just arrived back in town after a business trip and attempted to enter the home. Because of the domestic violence charge, it’s known there was some relationship between Parker and one of the victims. But it is not clear what that relationship is because much of the arrest report is redacted.
The male victim told deputies he attempted to reason with Parker, but she refused to let them in. She went and got a semi-automatic handgun that she pointed at the victims while threatening to kill them, the report states. Part of the incident was recorded in a phone video that was provided to deputies.
Parker told deputies that both individuals were intruders and that is why she pointed a gun at them and threatened to shoot them, according to the arrest report.
The semi-automatic handgun was collected as evidence.
Parker was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
‘It Will Be OK’ – Rosco, The NorthEscambia Rescue Kitty, Passes Away
December 17, 2021
We wanted to share some really sad news from our NorthEscambia.com family.
Our beloved cat Rosco passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday morning at the age of five. He received the very best veterinary wellness care, and he had no known serious issues and not been sick.
We decided to share our grief with you because thousands of our readers have come to know Rosco over the past 2.5 years since we first published his adoption story. He’s been our photo model for several stories on NorthEscambia.com and has appeared many, many times on our social media channels. We get asked about him all the time.
Rosco has been a sounding board for story ideas and right by my side waiting for bed as I wrote those 2 a.m. breaking news stories. He knew that certain tones on the fire scanner would mean dad might be leaving, and he would often wait by the door for my return. At night, he would wait for me to finish writing or take a break. In our free time, he would snuggle next to me on the couch, just wanting the reassuring touch of my hand on his back. He really was part of our NorthEscambia.com operation.
We adopted Rosco and another kitty named Oreo, now age 7, from the Escambia County Animal Shelter in May 2019. At the time, Rosco had been at the shelter longer than any other cat because he had over-stimulation aggression. When we first met, he bit me. I bled. I tried to pet him again. He bit me again. I bled again. We fell in love. (You really should read that first adoption story.)
We don’t know his backstory before he arrived at the shelter. But we set out to give him a “furever” home, not knowing that furever would be just 2.5 short years.
He became a big sweetie, often by my side. He loved those couch cuddles and being held. He was a purrfect friend.
Some days, Rosco and Oreo had their little scuffles over the best spot of sunshine on the bed. For a couple of animal shelter cellmates turned brothers, they had an obvious love for one another. Oreo goes to bed around 10:00 each night. Later as we finished our late night NorthEscambia.com work, Rosco would walk me to the kitchen and ask for treats. He would not eat them, opting instead for his favorite food. Rosco would go to the bedroom and “tell” Oreo. “Little brother, I got you some treats. They are in the kitchen.” Oreo would head to the kitchen for his late night snack. Best bros look out for each other.
Little Oreo is lost now. He’s still looking for Rosco, and spending extra time wanting to be held.
Rosco would want you to know that he was a tough, brave little dude but inside he had the biggest of hearts. If dad offered a reassuring look and a “it’s OK”, he would stand strong against the loud noises of vacuum cleaners, power tools, anything. If dad said it was OK, all was well.
I held him Tuesday morning and told him it was OK. He made little kitty biscuits as he took his last breath.
Thank you for allowing us to share Rosco with you over the past 2.5 years. Please consider adopting a cat or dog from the Escambia County animal shelter if that fits your family situation. Or consider a financial donation to the Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter (click to donate). Tell them Rosco sent you, and he wants all the shelter animals to know before Christmas that…
It will be OK.
Pictured top: Rosco by a NorthEscambia.com camera bag waiting on the next big story. Pictured first below: Part of Rosco’s 2021 Christmas photoshoot. Next two photos: Rosco and Oreo sharing a spot of sunshine, and looking out a window. And bottom: More of his Christmas photoshoot. He didn’t trust the gnome, but dad said it would be OK. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Tate And Other Escambia County Sports Teams Earn State Academic Honors
December 17, 2021
Several high school athletic teams in Escambia County excelled not only on the field, but also in the classroom.
The Florida High School Academic Team Champion recognition program honors teamwork not only in competition, but in academics as well. The program recognizes teams in each of the Association’s sanctioned and recognized sports, naming an Academic Team Champion in each classification based on GPA.
Several Northview High School teams were among the top-ranked in their class by GPA:
- Northview football, No. 2 in state in 1A, 3.033 GPA
- Northview girls volleyball, No. 3 in state in 1A, 3.361 GPA
- Northview boys golf, No.4 in the state in 1A, 3.802 GPA
- Northview boys cross country 2A, 3.73 GPA
- Northview girls cross country 2A, 3.069 GPA
- Northview girls golf 1A, 3.625 GPA
Tate High School teams recognized for the their team GPA were:
- Tate girls volleyball 6A, 3.624 GPA
- Tate boys cross country 4A, 3.266 GPA
- Tate girls cross country 4A, 3.405 GPA
- Tate boys golf 3A, 3.066 GPA
- Tate girls golf 3A, 3.433 GPA
Several other Escambia County school had GPAs above 3.0.. Notably, Washington High School’s Boys Cross Country had the best team GPA in Class 3A at 3.849. and the Pensacola High boys golf team was No. 4 in Class 2A with a team GPA of 3.6.75
And The Kingsfield Elementary Teacher Gingerbread Contest Reader Favorite Is…
December 17, 2021
The teachers and staff of Kingsfield Elementary School held a gingerbread contest, and we took votes yesterday on social media for NorthEscambia.com Reader’s Choice Award.
The winner with 253 votes was number nine…a complete scene with a gingerbread house, ice rink and more. The winner gets bragging rights for a year. (Unfortunately, we were not provided the name of the creator.)
Our readers didn’t just vote; they commented on the top entry:
- “Love that you added a fence with decorations. We have had a outdoor fire with our gingerbread houses.”
- “This one is more original but the other ones are great they all did a great job!!”
- “I say this one has the most details and should win!”
Second place with 138 votes in our informal just-for-fun contest was number 3….a gingerbread Starbucks with several extra shots of Christmas trees and gumdrops.
Third place with 112 votes was number 12 with a tropical gingerbread beach scene.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Body Found After Escambia County RV Fire
December 17, 2021
A body was found an RV following a fire Thursday morning in Escambia County.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the RV fire in the 1400 block of “P” Street about 12:50 a.m. Thursday and found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. A deceased individual was located inside the vehicle, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was notified.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The fire is the eighth red bulb in the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign in Escambia County.
During the month-long Keep the Wreath Green campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at county fire stations and other locations. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb is replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential homes.
International Paper Emergency Alert System Unintentionally Activated Late Wednesday Night
December 16, 2021
An emergency alert system at International Paper was unintentionally activated in test mode just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, causing concern among many Cantonment area residents.
A spokesperson for International Paper said it was not immediately clear why the test was done that late, but there was no emergency. The system is normally tested at 1 p.m. Wednesdays and as needed for employee training, but not late at night.
Additional tests for employee evacuation drills are planned for Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
In September, IP began using a new, louder alert system that has both a warning siren and voice capability.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.