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.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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
For a photo gallery, click here.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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.
Florida Vaccine Eligibility Age Drops To 50 Today; Next Step, DeSantis Said, Is Everyone Else
March 22, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to people age 50 and over beginning Monday in Florida, and the governor expects to continue expanding eligibility to Floridians in the next few weeks.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order Friday lowering the vaccination eligibility age.
“We’re excited about the progress,” DeSantis said. “I think the demand is softened enough that opening up to 50-plus will be good.
The next step, he said will be to open vaccines up to anyone that wants one.
“I can’t tell you when exactly that will happen, but I can tell you it will definitely be before May 1. That’s not even a question, so stay tuned on that,” DeSantis said.
Florida Gas Prices The Highest Average In Three Years; Cantonment Stations Among Lowest In State
March 22, 2021
For the first time in three years, Florida gas prices are averaging more than $2.90 per gallon, up five cents over the last week at $2.91.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $2.88, the lowest metro average in the state.
A low of $2.62 could be found in North Escambia Sunday night at two stations on Highway 29 at Muscogee Road in Cantonment. The lowest price to be found in the Pensacola metro was $2.69 at two warehouse clubs.
“The good news for motorists is that gas prices could soon begin to slip lower,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA — The Auto Club Group. “Weekly EIA data suggests that refinery operations are improving and gasoline supplies are increasing. Wholesale gasoline prices dropped nearly 20 cents last week. It’s unlikely that drivers will see such a dramatic swing at the pump, but it’s an indication that lower prices should be on the way.”
Pictured. Regular unleaded gas was $2.62 a gallon Sunday evening at this station on Highway 29 at Muscogee Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
FDOT Seeks Input On Widening Beulah Road, New I-10 Interchange Near West Kingsfield
March 21, 2021
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a nearly $152 million plan to widen Beulah Road to four lanes and construct a new I-10 interchange with a connection to West Kingsfield Road..
The proposal includes:
- A new I-10 interchange in the area of Beulah Road.
- Widen I-10 to six lanes from the Florida/Alabama state line to the Pensacola Weigh station.
- Widen Beulah Road to four lanes from West Nine Mile Road to Isaacs Lane to I-10, connecting to West Kingsfield Road.
- New traffic signals would be added at the new I-10 interchange, Frank Reeder Road and West Kingsfield Road.
The improved Beulah Road would include not only two lanes in each direction, but also a 12-foot bicycle and pedestrian lane (see cross section below). FDOT has determined that four residences will need to be relocated.
The total cost estimate stands at $151.7 million — that’s $5.9 million for design, $16.1 million for right of way acquisition, and $129.7 million for construction.
If the process is fully funded, it could take another five years to complete the project.
The plans can be viewed, and comments can be submitted, by clicking or tapping here.
NorthEscambia.com graphics derived from FDOT data.
Above: A new Beulah Road interchange on I-10 with a connector to West Kingsfield Road.
Above: Beulah Road at Nine Mile Road.
