DeSantis: 2,000 Doses Of J&J Vaccine Available At Pensacola Church
March 23, 2021
An additional 2,000 doses of the one shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are now available in Pensacola.
The walk-in vaccine distribution site for adults age 50 and over is at the Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church at 201 West Leonard Street (just west of North Palafox Street).
Speaking Tuesday morning at the church, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the one shot vaccine will be available over a three-day period.
“The great thing about this site,” DeSantis said. “People go through, they get the shot, you don’t have to worry about it after that. You don’t have to come back.”
Adults 50 years and older can walk-in without an appointment, or schedule an appointment for Wednesday, March 24 or Thursday, March 25 at myvaccine.fl.gov.
Pictured: Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Zion Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Pensacola on Tuesday. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Special Olympics Torch Run Begins In Century
March 23, 2021
The 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century Monday morning and continued through Pensacola.
The torch run started at the Florida/Alabama state line Monday morning. Runners from Century Correctional Institution carried the torch from the state line to the Century Chamber of Commerce. An addition leg of the torch run Monday traveled from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office to Bartram Park in Pensacola
Statewide, the participating chiefs, officers, sheriffs, deputies, agents and cadets from virtually every branch of federal, state, county and municipal law enforcement, represent a total of over 300 different agencies. Funds are generated through the sale of the popular Torch Run T-shirts and hats, and through various local fundraising events.
Pictured: The 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics Monday morning in Century and Pensacola. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Fire Rescue Now Hiring For Paid, Entry Level Firefighting Cadet Program
March 23, 2021
Escambia County has created a paid entry level firefighting position for fire cadets. While attending the fire academy, cadets will receive on-the-job training, a salary and a full range of county benefits including health insurance.
Cadets will attend fire academy classes and other formal training programs to prepare them for state certification as a career firefighter. This also includes participating in fire training drills and observing emergency and non-emergency responses.
“There are a lot of great opportunities with ECFR right now,” said Interim Fire Chief Paul Williams. “We’re looking for volunteer and career firefighters. The cadet program provides a path to get training and receive compensation and benefits. It’s the best of both worlds.”
Fire cadets are allotted one year from time of employment to complete minimum standard training and obtain the required Firefighter II certification with the State of Florida. Incumbents promote from cadet to firefighter upon completion of the course and passing the state test.
Applicants must be age 18 or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
The annual salary for the position is $20,800.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
FDOH Announces This Week’s Escambia County Vaccine Distribution Plan
March 23, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) has announced this week’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for Escambia County.
FDOH-Escambia was notified they would be receiving an allocation of 2,500 doses of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine for the week of March 22, 2021. We are coordinating with community partners on distribution efforts.
In partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart, Baptist Health Care and East Hill Pharmacy, FDOH-Escambia is distributing vaccine in Escambia County. FDOH-Escambia’s total allocation will be distributed accordingly:
- Ascension Sacred Heart: 800 doses
- Baptist Health Care: 800 doses
- East Hill Pharmacy: 200 doses
- FDOH-Escambia: 700 doses
Some appointments will be scheduled using the statewide pre-registration system. FDOH-Escambia and partner organizations are in the process of contacting individuals to schedule appointments.
Vaccine recipients must bring proof of eligibility for one of the priority groups :
- Long-term care facility residents and staff;
- Persons 50 years of age and older;
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact; and
- Medically vulnerable as determined by a physician with a completed form.
FDOH-Escambia is using the statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Escambia County residents should use the statewide pre-registration system to sign up. Residents can call the toll-free line at, 866-201-1025 or preregister online at myvaccine.fl.gov.
Tate Aggies Tennis Boys And Girls Beat Escambia
March 23, 2021
Tate High Aggies tennis defeated Escambia High Monday.
Tate Aggies Boys Tennis extended their district record to 5-1 with their 7-0 victory over Escambia. Aggies Girls tennis improveD to 3-2 in the district as they also swept Escambia 7-0.
Silver Alert Canceled: Missing 69-Year Old Man Found Safe
March 22, 2021
On Monday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office canceled a Silver Alert for a missing 69-year old man after he was located safe.
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Robert William Scanlon was last seen on March 20th wearing multi-colored pajama pants, a navy blue sweatshirt, and a red and black toboggan hat. He was driving a 2020 white Kia Sorrento with Florida tag number PTEE92. He could possibly be driving to Franklin, Tennessee.
Scanlon is 5-feet, 8-inches tall, 150 pounds and has hazel eyes.
If you have any information about his whereabouts, call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Man Arrested In Connection With Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts
March 22, 2021
A man wanted in connection with several catalytic converter thefts has been arrested.
Brett Andrew Bass, 33, was charged with criminal mischief, burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, possession with burglary tools with intent to use and grand theft. He was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail Monday morning without bond.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office said called Bass a “big piece of the puzzle” is solving “extensive” catalytic converter thefts.
His arrest came the day after a story about his arrest warrants was published on NorthEscambia.com.
Dozens Of Shots Fired Between Bikers, Man At Nine Mile Road Gas Station (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident at a Nine Mile Road gas station Sunday afternoon.
Multiple shots were fired between a group of bikers and a man about 4 p.m., according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was described only a black male wearing a plaid shirt that was driving a new model white Honda Civic with custom black rims.
No one was reported to be injured in the incident, but several motorcycles were hit by the gunfire.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
The ECSO said the gunfire erupted after some sort of altercation between the man the group of bikers.
Dozens of shell casings were scattered across the parking lot of the Circle K on Nine Mile Road at I-10. Evidence markers numbered into the 40s marked shell casings and other evidence across about 175 feet of the parking lot. Most of the markers were next to shell casings, while others marked two $1 bills and a credit card.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 436-9620.
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Kingsfield Elementary Teachers Get Pied In The Face For Relay For Life (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2021
Kingsfield Elementary School students recently had a chance to pie their teachers in the face.
It was all part of an annual fundraiser for Relay for Life, and they collected $1,101.37, twice as much as last year.
“We took nominations for teachers who wanted to be pied. Throughout the week students brought in money to add to the jars for the teacher they wanted pied,” said Kenli Rowe, a fundraising project coordinator and proud recipient of a pie plate full of whipped cream.
“We had daily totals and at the end of the event the top 5 teachers would be pied. But. in reality, most of the teachers who had volunteered took a seat and got pied anyway! This has been an annual event for Relay each year since the school opened and the kids, and the teachers, look forward to it,” Rowe said.
The top five classes were
- Hope Tourney, first grade, $202.77, Kenli Rowe, fourth grade $202.77 (tie)
- Whitney Hager, fourth grade, $121.82
- Melissa Venable, kindergarten, $110.43
- Stephanie Harris, kindergarten, $100.77
- Ashley Raia, third grade, $63.59
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Highway 29 Crash In Cantonment Injures At Least One Person
March 22, 2021
At least one person was injured a in a wreck in Cantonment Sunday afternoon.
The crash happened on Highway 29 at Woodland Street about 4:20 p.m., near the Cantonment Fire Station.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Submitted photos by Melody Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
