FHP Working To Identify Man Killed In Fiery Santa Rosa County Wreck
March 7, 2021
The Florida Highway Patrol has been unable to identify a man killed in a fiery Santa Rosa County crash early Saturday morning.
The single vehicle crash happened about 1:20 a.m. on Jones Road approaching Windham Road. The driver of a SUV left the roadway, collided with two mailboxes and sideswiped a tree. The vehicle then burst into flames and became fully engulfed when it collided with a stump.
FHP is continuing their investigation and working to identify the driver.
President Of FloridaWest Board Submits Resignation
March 7, 2021
Karen Sindel, president of the FloridaWest board of directors, has submitted her resignation.
Sindel announced her resignation from the volunteer position during an Escambia County Commission public form.
She said Escambia County needs an overall strategic plan economic growth that would including funding new, and improving existing, infrastructure. She also commended commissioners for the numerous opportunities afforded to local citizens to offer their input into the planning.
“And now, it is time for another citizen to step up and continue the effort. I am offering my resignation 60 days from this evening, or earlier if a new board member is appointed. Thank you,” Sindell said before turning and walking out of commission chambers.
The FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance was created in October 2014 when economic development was separated and moved out from under the present-day Greater Pensacola Chamber. FloridaWest EDA operates as a publicly/privately-funded organization.
The mission of FloridaWest EDA is to promote industry and commerce, enhance the business climate and stimulate economic prosperity, support workforce development, promote community development and encourage political action.
Community Health Northwest Florida Schedules Walk-in Vaccination Clinic For Monday
March 7, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida is holding a walk-in vaccination clinic on Monday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street in Pensacola for all residents of Florida who qualify, including those covered under the governor’s latest executive orders.
Currently the amended order expands the groups eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida to include persons under 65 who are “medically vulnerable,” as well as individuals who hold specific jobs that put them at high risk. All participants will be required to show photo ID as well as proof of qualifying condition/job when they arrive.
Eligibility criteria for the Walk-In COVID event is:
- Persons 65 years of age and older;
- Adults 18 and older deemed medically vulnerable by a physician with the following:
- Patients may have their doctor fill out a State of Florida “COVID Vulnerability Determination” form or bring a doctor’s note/prescription stating the condition that qualifies the patient or current prescription bottles of the medication that treats the preexisting condition.
- If a current Community Health Northwest Florida patient and medically vulnerable, no form is required.
- All K-12 school employees, all ages; must show a badge from their school. (Current Executive Order does not include educators beyond K-12).
- Daycare workers; badge or paystub required as proof of employment in day care setting.
- Case workers from Children’s Home Society and Lakeview/Families First Network.
- Long-term care facility residents and staff;
- Health care personnel with direct patient contact;
- Sworn law enforcement officers 50 years of age and older;
- Firefighters 50 years of age and older.
More information about COVID-19 vaccine events is available by calling (850) 439-3358.
Another Charge Filed Against Cantonment Woman Who Allegedly Punched, Spit On ‘Frail’ Elderly Woman In Parking Lot
March 6, 2021
An additional felony charge has been filed against a Cantonment woman accused of punching a “frail” elderly woman in the face and spitting on her after a minor vehicle collision in a local Dollar General Parking lot.
Allisha Dawn Jarvis, 25, was first charged with battery on a person 65 years old or older. Court and arrest records show that she has now also been charged with felony burglary with assault and battery.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Dollar General at Highway 29 and North Tate School Road to find a 72-year old woman in the parking lot bleeding from her nose. She told deputies she was turning around in the parking lot when she accidentally hit a Ford Expedition that was leaving the parking lot.
The victim stated she was still in her vehicle when Jarvis approached and “violently punched” her in the face through a rolled-down window before spitting on her, according to an arrest report.
Jarvis told deputies that she walked up to the victim’s vehicle window and cussed at the elderly woman, but she stated she never punched her in the face, the report states.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy wrote in his report that the victim was “extremely frail” at 5-foot, three-inches tall and weighing only about 90 pounds. Jarvis, the report states, is about the same height and weighs 147 pounds.
The deputy stated the elderly woman had a slight cut on her nose that was bleeding and “you could clearly see dried spit on her collar.”
A witness confirmed the victim’s statements.
The burglary charged stemmed from Jarvis reaching into the victim’s vehicle.
Jarvis was later released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond for the burglary charge and $7,500 for the assault charge.
Beulah Elementary Students Take Virtual Field Trip To Beulah Middle Agricultural Lab
March 6, 2021
Beulah Elementary School took a virtual trip to the agricultural lab at Beulah Middle School Friday.
“Covid has changed a lot of things this year, but this amazing group of young people have not given up or lost heart. In the past, they have loved our trips to Beulah Elementary and teaching the students there about agriculture. Since field trips are currently limited, they had to think outside the box this year,” Beulah Middle School agriscience teacher Leanne Jenkins said.
“They seriously knocked it out of the park today with their “virtual field trip” of the agriculture land lab. It was engaging, so informative and downright fun,” Jenkin said.
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Tate High Concert Bands Perform Friday Night Concert (With Video)
March 6, 2021
The Tate High School Showband of the South held a program Friday night at Pete Gindl Stadium.
All three Tate concert bands performed their MPA replacement program.
Videos are below or are available on Facebook.
Softball: Catholic Tops Northview (With Gallery), Tate Defeats Pace
March 6, 2021
Pensacola Catholic 8, Northview 3
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders in high school softball action Friday night in Bratt.
Emma Gilmore went seven innings for the Chiefs, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out five.
Kailyn Watson led Northview with two hits in three at bats with one run and one RBI. Heather Knowles went 1-3 with one run; Chloe Ragsdale went 1-3 with a run; Abigail Levins was 1-1 with a RBI.
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Tate 3, Pace 1
The Tate Aggies defeated the Pace Patriots 3-1 Friday night.
Abby Burks earned the win for the Lady Aggies, giving up one run on four hits in six innings while striking out one.
Courtney Lundquist and Courtney Adams had one hit each for the Aggies.
Pictured: Pensacola Catholic tops Northview Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Woman That Allegedly Kidnapped Two Kids In Louisiana Is Now In Santa Rosa Jail
March 6, 2021
The woman that allegedly kidnapped her two young children from Louisiana Tuesday afternoon was arrested Friday night.
Shawntel Nicole Heck was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond as a fugitive from justice. She has multiple charges pending in Louisiana.
Heck was arrested after contacting a deputy stating she was tired of running and wanted to turn herself in.
An Amber Alert was issued after she allegedly drove away with the children, ages 4 and 8, from their father’s home in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, according to Louisiana authorities. The boys were found safe Wednesday afternoon near Munson in Santa Rosa County, but authorities were unable to immediately locate Heck after a K-9 search.
Tate Aggies Take Fifth Inning Lead To Beat Pace (With Gallery)
March 6, 2021
The Tate Aggies beat the Pace Patriots 8-4 Friday night at Tate.
The game was tied AT three when Jackson Penton doubled on a 2-1 count for the go ahead run in the bottom of the fifth. Drew Reaves and Jordan Jarman had two hits each for the Aggies. Penton, Zak Licastro and Dalton Bowen had one hit each.
Josiah Glodfelter started for the Aggies on the mound. He went six and a third innings, striking out 12 and allowing three runs on four hits.
Photos by Laura Glodfelter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Century
March 5, 2021
A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday afternoon in Century.
It happened on North Century Boulevard just north of Pond Street. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 71-year old Century man was attempting to walk across the roadway when he was struck by a 28-year old female driver that was unable to avoid a collision.
The man was transported from the scene by Escambia County EMS but was pronounced deceased. The Hyundai Sonata driver and her 10-year old passenger were not injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation. FHP no longer releases the names of traffic crash victims.
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