ECUA Bills Are Still Arriving Late For Some Customers
October 26, 2021
About a month ago, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authorities said their third party bill printing and mailing processor was running behind due to a COVID-19 related staffing shortage.
Now, some customers’ bills are still being delivered near or after their due date.
Customers’ account standing will not be adversely affected nor be charged a late fee if they received a delayed bill, according to ECUA. Customer accounts enrolled in ECUA’s and E-Notification billing programs are not affected by these delays.
Customers who wish to access their bill online may do so by going to the ECUA website at https://ecua.fl.gov/my-bill and clicking on ‘View Your Bill’ to set up an account. Once on the Click2Gov website, customers may also opt-in to receive an email notification that their bill is ready to be viewed online on the same day that it is generated by the billing system.
ECUA has contracted a new vendor to process the billing and will start switching over next month.
Convicted Sex Offender From Atmore Accused Of Sexual Battery In Escambia, Florida
October 26, 2021
A convicted sex offender from Atmore has been charged with the sexual battery of a woman in Escambia County, Florida.
Antonio Dywone Hartley, 28, was booked into the Escambia County (FL) Jail Monday afternoon after he allegedly forced himself sexually on a woman in her bedroom.
Hartley entered the victim’s bedroom, undressed and got into bed with her, according to an arrest report. She told him to leave, but he began to sexually assault her, the report continues.
Two witnesses told deputies he received texts from the victim asking for help. One of them busted through the victim’s door and found Hartley in his underwear and getting dressed behind a door, according to the report.
Deputies said Hartley and the victim exchanged texts before the incident.
Hartley remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $10,000.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sex Offender Registry, Hartley was convicted of second degree rape in June 2013.
Motorcyclist Dies In Escambia County Crash
October 26, 2021
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Monday afternoon in Southwest Escambia County.
A 64-year Escambia County man pulled his pickup truck from a stop sign on Allanthus Drive onto Bauer Road and into the path of a motorcycle driven by a 52-year old Pace man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The motorcyclist attempted to avoid a collision by braking suddenly, but he was thrown from the bike. He was then struck by the pickup truck.
The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The FHP is continuing their investigation.
Volunteers Needed For Escambia County Extension Council
October 26, 2021
Escambia County is seeking residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia County Extension Council for zones 1, 3, 7, 9 and 11.
Escambia County residents interested in serving on the Escambia County Extension Council, who meet the requirements noted in the job description below, are asked to submit an information sheet and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Info sheets and letters should be submitted via email to shendrix@ufl.edu or by mail to: Susan Hendrix, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, FL 32533.
The zones are as follows:
Zone 1 – North of intersection at Highway 164 and Highway 97
Zone 3 – Tungoil Road to Gibson Road
Zone 7 – Nine Mile Road to Kingsfield Road
Zones 9 & 11 – At large
Community Health Northwest Florida Offering COVID-19 Booster Clinics
October 26, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida, in partnership with Escambia County, is offering COVID-19 booster shots of Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines on Wednesday October 27 and Friday October 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its vaccination clinic inside Brownsville Community Center. The booster shot clinics are open to individuals age 18 and older.
There are now booster recommendations from the CDC/FDA for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. The recommendations are:
- Moderna: The use of a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine that may be administered at least 6 months after completion of the primary series to
- Individuals 65 years of age and older,
- Individuals 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19,
- Individuals 18 through 64 years of age with frequent institutional or occupational exposure to COVID-19.
- Pfizer: The use of a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine that may be administered at least 6 months after completion of the primary series to
- Individuals 65 years of age and older,
- Individuals 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19,
- Individuals 18 through 64 years of age with frequent institutional or occupational exposure to COVID-19.
- Johnson & Johnson: The use of a single booster dose of the Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 2 months after completion of the single-dose primary series to
- Individuals 18 years of age and older.
Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.
Persons wishing to receive a COVID booster dose may call the Community Health Vaccine Call Center at 850-439-3358 to schedule an appointment.
- Participants desiring the COVID-19 booster should bring their COVID-19 vaccination card to their appointment.
- All adult participants will be required to show photo ID at time of appointment.
- Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or have had symptoms of illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath) in the past 14 days should not receive the vaccine and should not enter clinic facility.
- Individuals who have had the monoclonal antibody infusion treatment should wait at least 90 days before receiving any COVID-19 vaccine.
Atmore Man Killed In Head On Crash With Semi Truck
October 25, 2021
An Atmore man was killed in a wreck in Atmore Monday morning.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said 62-year old Robert Marion Hadley was driving a 2010 Ford F-150 northbound in the southbound lane and collided head-on with a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia semi driven by 55-year old Wendel L. Nelson, also of Atmore.
Hadley was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash happened just after 10 a.m. on Highway 21 near the Oak Hill Cemetery, just north of Walmart.
Alabama troopers are continuing their investigation.
Fiery Crash Claims One Life Sunday Night
October 25, 2021
One person was killed in a fiery wreck Sunday night.
It happened shortly after 10 p.m. near North Palafox Street and East 10 Mile Road. The Lincoln sedan hit a tree and burst into flames after the crash.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol has not been able to identify the male driver. Anyone with information is asked to call *FHP
The Cantonment, Ensley and Ferry Pass stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia School Choice Expo Is Tuesday
October 25, 2021
The Escambia County School District’s School Choice Expo will be held Tuesday.
Representatives from ECSD Career Academies and Choice Schools will be on hand to greet guests and answer questions about their programs. Tables for career academy displays will be set up inside the Washington High School gym and cafeteria.
“This is a great opportunity for our students to experience all the awesome programs and school choice transfers available to our students in one venue. We look forward to once again seeing everyone there,” said Coordinator of Student Assignment Chris McFarland.
The School Choice Expo will be held Tuesday from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m. at Washington High School. It coincides with the middle and school open enrollment period, which ends December 3. The open enrollment period for elementary schools is January 31 until March 11, 2022.
For more information about open enrollment, call (850) 469-5580. For questions about career academies, call (850) 469-5357.
Pictured: The 2020 ECSD School Choice Expo was virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it has returned to an in-person event for 2020. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Bonus Photo Gallery: Northview Chiefs Band, Cheerleaders And Fans
October 25, 2021
The Northview Chiefs beat the Marianna Bulldogs 21-14 Friday night in Bratt.
For a bonus photo gallery with the band, cheerleaders and fans, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Most Council On Aging Senior Dining Sites Return To In-Person Meals
October 25, 2021
Many of the Council on Aging of West Florida’s senior dining sites have returned to in-person service, which provides those 60 and over the opportunity for daily exercise, socialization, crafting and a free lunch.
For those who can and enjoy getting out for lunch, the Senior Dining Program is a neighborhood-based program which offers older citizens the opportunity to share their lunch with others their age. Hot nutritious balanced meals are served to active senior adults at several locations throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Meals are prepared fresh daily and contain one-third of the required daily allowance (RDA) for adults and comply with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Guidelines. In addition, participants have an opportunity to join in arts and crafts projects, play games and socialize.
In Escambia County, the Cantonment, Century and Cobb locations are open for sit-down lunches Monday-Friday. Fricker has sit-down lunches only on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays. Grab & Go lunches are available at the
Gull Point, Wedgewood, Westminster 1 & 5, Beulah, Westwood Homes and Bayview sites.
In Santa Rosa County, sit-down meals are available at the Chumuckla, Milton and Bagdad locations Monday-Friday. The Navarre site also has site-down lunches, but only Monday-Thursday.
Meals must be ordered before noon one day in advance by calling (850) 432-1475. Meals site locations and details are as follows:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Century Senior Center
6025 Industrial Blvd.
(850) 256-1012
Meal Serve Time: 11:00
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
300 Rocky Ave.
Cantonment 32533
OPEN 10-1:00
(850) 266-2512
Meal Serve Time: 11:00
Beulah Senior Center
425 Woodside Rd.
(850) 941-6057
GRAB & GO
Gull Point Community Center
7000 Spanish Trail
(850) 494-7360
Meal Serve Time: 11:00
Mary K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center
6405 Wagner Rd.
(850) 471-6137
GRAB & GO
Cobb Community Center
601 E. Mallory St.
(850) 436-5564
Meal Serve Time: 11:00
Westwood Homes
4400 Westover Ave.
(850) 292-9868
Meal Serve Time: 11:00
Bayview Senior Center
2000 E. Lloyd St.
(850) 436-5190
Meal Serve Time: 11:15
Westminster Retirement Village
Bldg. 1, 1700 N. “L” St, 2nd FL
(850) 433-7642
GRAB & GO
Westminster Retirement Village
Bldg. 5,1951 W. Blount St. 4th FL
(850) 433-5036
GRAB & GO
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Chumuckla Community Center
2355 Hwy 182 West
Jay, FL. 32565
(850) 994-8811
Meal Serve Time 11:00
Christ United Methodist Church
5983 Dogwood St.
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-4590
Meal Serve Time 11:00
Bagdad Community Center
6860 Pooley St.
Bagdad, FL 32530
(850) 983-4500
Meal Serve Time 11:00
E.H. Pullum Senior Center
8476 Gordon Goodin Ln.
Navarre, FL 32566
Open Monday – Thursday
(850) 936-1644
Meal Serve Time 11:00