Escambia County Completes Redistricting, New District Lines Now In Effect
December 8, 2021
Escambia County’s new district lines went into effect on Tuesday.
The biggest change across the county was a boundary shift moving Perdido Key into District 1.
In terms of land area, District 1 is second behind District 5. There were only minor adjustments to District 5, with all of the district now north of Nine Mile Road or I-10.
Click the map above for an enlarged version, or click here for a zoomable pdf.
Per special act, the new district lines also apply to the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) Board and the Escambia County School District Board. The school board will meet on December 14 to discuss the new district lines as they pertain to county schools.
Based on data collected from the 2020 census, total population for Escambia County is 321,905. The total voting age population (VAP) is 258,145. The new map allows for a population of 61,909 in District 1; 66,316 in District 2; 62,652 in District 3; 67,553 in District 4; and 63,475 in District 5.
Two Escambia Residents Win $1 Million Each In Lottery Scratch-Off Game
December 8, 2021
Two Escambia County winners have each claimed a $1 million Florida Lottery prize from the Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game.
Frances Peterson purchased her winning ticket from Circle K at 800 West Garden Street, and Walter Scales purchased his winning ticket from Sai Krupa (BP station) at 7815 North Davis Highway in Pensacola. Both winners chose to receive their winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $795,000 each.
Each retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Portion Of Chemstrand Road Area
December 8, 2021
UPDATE: This boil water notice has been lifted.
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority has issued a precautionary boil water notice for an area along Chemstrand Road due to a broken 8-inch water main.
The boil water notice is in effect for Chemstrand Road from Boyette Street to Limerick Lane, along with Arnett Street and Chadson Lane.
Residents located in the specified boil water notice area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use eight drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Two independent bacteriological samples have been initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours and the notice will be rescinded at that time.
ECUA crews have completed the repairs and flushed out the lines. Residents within the area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Escambia County EMS Offering CPR Classes
December 8, 2021
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR and AED courses for any Escambia County residents.
The Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner.
The BLS for Healthcare Providers course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. The American Heart Association’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Cost for CPR and AED Training (includes an eBook):
- Heartsaver CPR AED Course – $60
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers – $75
All courses will take place at the Escambia County Public Safety building at 6575 North W Street.
For more information, click or tap here.
For large parties interested in group training, call (850) 471-6428 or email Michelle Stanhope at mkstanhope@myescambia.com.
Church Vandal Arrested, Charged With Spray-Painting Several Churches
December 7, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has charged a local man with spray-painting several churches.
Deputies responded to the Olive Baptist Church Tuesday to find that numerous glass doors, metal doors, brick walls, and sidewalks were spray-painted using words and phrases like “murder”, “depart”, “liar”, and “Satan depart from me”. A white male with a beard and glasses was seen on surveillance video, according to the ECSO.
Shortly after this story was posted, the ECSO received a tip about the suspect’s identity. Deputies responded to Sears Boulevard and took 31-year old Sean Thomas Michaels into custody.
Michaels is charged with felony criminal mischief and two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Michaels was also charged with spray-painting four other area churches – Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, Victory Baptist Church, St. Andrew the Apostle Orthodox Church, and Legacy Church.
Pictured: Sean Michaels is charged with spray-painting Olive Baptist Church.
Highway 97 Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint
December 7, 2021
Authorities are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery Tuesday morning at the Marathon convenience store in Davisville.
The suspect walked into the store at the corner of Highway 97 and Nokomis Road about 11:30 a.m. and robbed the store at gunpoint.
The suspect then ran out the door toward the rear of the building and possibly fled in an unknown vehicle on Nokomis Road, according to the store’s owner. He as described only as white male wearing dark clothing.
There were no injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Surveillance images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Quintette Fire Is Sixth Bulb In ‘Keep The Wreath Green’ Fire Safety Wreath
December 7, 2021
The are now six red bulbs on Escambia County Fire Rescue’s “Keep the Wreath” fire safety wreath following a fire Monday in the Quintette community.
Fire heavily damaged the double wide mobile home on St. Matthews Lane, leaving the residents without a home. [Click here for more information.]
We first reported Tuesday morning that this was the fifth red bulb, but Escambia Fire Rescue later determined that another Cantonment fire last Friday will be counted as a red bulb. The fire destroyed a large shed that was being used as a residence and was not originally counted as a red bulb.
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.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Inmate Stabbed At Century Correctional Institution
December 7, 2021
An inmate was airlifted to the hospital last week after he was stabbed by another inmate at the Century Correctional Institution.
The Florida Department of Corrections said Monday the incident happened last Wednesday, December 1 during an inmate on inmate altercation at the state prison on Tedder Road.
“One inmate received injuries as a result of the incident and was transported to outside hospital for treatment,” Florida Department of Corrections Press Secretary Paul Walker said in an email. ” No staff were injured during the incident.”
Walker said inmates that harm others can face administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges.
“This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates,” he said.
The FDC did not confirm the identity of the inmate or the extent of his injuries.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Names New K-9s After Two Fallen Deputies
December 7, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named two new K-9s after deputies that were killed in the line of duty.
K-9 Cook is named after Deputy Don Cook who was killed in a 1988 crash after learning of a high speed pursuit of armed robbers headed into Escambia County from Santa Rosa County. Cook responded to I-10 where he set up a roadblock in the west bound lane between the off ramp to Highway 29 and the I -10 spur near the railroad trestle. Cook exited his vehicle and the pursuit continued toward the roadblock where he was struck and killed. The suspect were taken into custody several miles away after their vehicle was disabled. Cook was a five-year veteran of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
K-9 Streeter is named after Cpl. Eric Streeter, who was shot and killed in 1984 as he followed to escapees from the county jail. He was waiting for backup when the suspects stopped, got out of their vehicle and opened fire. He had been with the ECSO for eight years. Street’s son later became a Florida Highway Patrol trooper.
The families of the late deputies were at an agency barbecue Monday for current and retired employees had a chance to meet the new K-9s.
Latest In Extrication Equipment Donated To The Flomaton Fire Department
December 7, 2021
The latest extrication tool has been donated to the Flomaton Fire Department.
CSX Transportation and Escambia County (AL) District 3 Commissioner Scottie Stewart donated the funds to purchase a TNT Rescue Storm Surge combination cutter and spreader tool.
Stewart has worked for CSX for 21 years. After learning from Chief Steve Stanton that the Flomaton Fire Department’s equipment needed to be upgraded, Stewart went to work to secure the CSX donation.
Flomaton is the first fire department in Alabama to own the latest Storm Surge extrication equipment. The equipment is primarily used to extricate vehicle crash victims, but has other life-saving rescue applications.
The donation will also benefit surrounding communities where the Flomaton Fire Department responds to provide mutual aid, including North Escambia.
Pictured above: (L-R) Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant, Fire Chief Steve Stanton, Fire Captain Jeremy Lee, Escambia (AL) Commissioner Scottie Stewart and Jeff McVay from TNT Rescue. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.