Two Injuries In Three Vehicle Crash At Nine Mile, Pine Forest
December 2, 2019
At least two people were injured in a three vehicle crash Monday afternoon on West Nine Mile Road at Pine Forest Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Bellview and Ensley stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Burglary, Assault With A Lamp
December 2, 2019
A Cantonment man has been charged with hitting another man with a lamp inside his bedroom.
Lorenzo McNeal, Jr. was booked into the Escambia County Jail, charged with felony burglary with assault battery a, and felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
McNeal lives in a locked bedroom in the same house as the adult male and his girlfriend. McNeal accused the victim of having relations with the woman, which the victim denied, according to an arrest report.
While the victim was sleeping, McNeal allegedly hit him in the head with a metallic lamp post and was standing over him with a knife. The investigating deputy noted the lamp post had an indention on the base “an if it had been struck against something such as (the victim’s) head”.
The victim suffered a knot on the back of his head and a small cut beneath his armpit.
Deputies were unable to locate McNeal immediately after the incident and obtained a warrant for his arrest. When they returned to the home on Highway 297A to make the arrest, McNeal attempted to close the door on the deputies and resist, according to the report.
McNeal “was eventually escorted outside of the residence and onto the ground” before being taken into custody. The report states he stopped resisting when a sheriff’s K-9 began to bark at him.
Stefani Road Closed At Nine Mile Tuesday Through Saturday
December 2, 2019
Stefani Road will be closed at the intersection of Nine Mile Road in Escambia County from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 as crews perform drainage work. Traffic will be detoured to Ashland Avenue and 9 1/2 Mile Road. Signs and variable message boards will be in place to alert drivers of the temporary closure and direct traffic to the alternate routes.
Please use extra caution as drivers become familiar with the new traffic patterns. Motorists should also watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway as they prepare for the work.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to obey the 35-mph speed limit and to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the work zone.
Century Council Breaks From Two A Month Meetings In December
December 2, 2019
The Century Town Council holds two regular meetings per month – except in December.
The council normally meets the first and third Monday of the month, with changes for holidays. But in December, there is just one regular meeting.
This year, the council’s December meeting will be at 7 p.m. on the 16th.
Kids Enjoy ‘Oliver Twist’ At The Molino Branch Library
December 2, 2019
The Hampstead Stage Company performed “Oliver Twist” at the Molino Branch Library last week. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Still Time To Register For Saturday’s Molino Christmas Parade
December 2, 2019
There is still time to register for Saturday’sMolino Christmas Parade.
The parade starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 7 and will travel from the west end of Crabtree Church Road to the Molino Ballpark where Santa will be waiting to meet with all the good little boys and girls.
Registration fees are $30 for floats, $20 for vehicles (including motorcycles, tractors and golf carts) and $10 for horses. Four-wheelers and go carts are not allowed. Line up time for participants is 10 a.m.
To register or donate, call (850) 698-4396 or visit www.MolinoBallpark.com. All registrations must be done in advance; there will be no registration available on the day of the parade.
Proceed go directly back to the community to help children in need.
Boil Water Notice Prompted By Big Leak Lifted For 10 Mile Road
December 2, 2019
A boil water notice issued Friday for a portion of 10 Mile Road has been lifted.
The precautionary boil water notice was issued for 10 Mile Road between Highway 29 and 40 10 Mile Road due to a water leak near a well on East 10 Mile Road. Water flowed and was standing in areas over a quarter mile away. East 10 Mile Road was closed between Highway 29 and North Palafox Street by the leak, which took over nine hours to fix.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Hold Steady After 8-Cent Hike
December 2, 2019
Florida gas prices are holding steady after rising early last week eight cents per gallon.
Florida drivers are now paying $2.43 per gallon, while Escambia County drivers are facing an average of $2.39 at the pump. In Cantonment, one station was as $2.30 Sunday night.
“Despite the increase, travelers still found the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in three years,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Pump prices should point lower this week, based on what happened in the crude oil market, Friday. The price of crude plummeted $3 per barrel, due to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China, and concerns that OPEC production cuts for 2020 will be unable to balance global supply and demand. Unless the energy market bounces back this week, drivers should notice a 5-10 cent drop at the pump in the next week or two.”
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Beulah
December 1, 2019
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Beulah.
It Happened about 6:15 p.m. on Beulah Road near Nine Mile Road. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital. An update on their condition was not available.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details. The Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
As You Head Back To Work Monday, Here Are The Traffic Delay Spots To Watch
December 1, 2019
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. These lane closure restrictions include both construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (State Road(S.R.) 10/U.S. 90A)– Drivers will experience the following impacts to traffic the week of Monday, Dec 2.
o Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating lane shifts as crews construct the new southbound bridge.
o U.S. 29 traffic between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.
- U.S. 98 (Pensacola Bay Bridge) Replacement- There will be intermittent lane closures at the following locations from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 and from 8. p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 8.
- U.S. 98 east and westbound, from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the Graffiti Bridge.
- S.R. 10/U.S. 90A (Nine Mile Road) Widening from S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) to U.S. 29 – Stefani Road will be closed at the intersection of Nine Mile Road in Escambia County from 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 as crews perform drainage work. Traffic will be detoured to Ashland Avenue and 9 1/2 Mile Road. Signs and variable message boards will be in place to alert drivers of the temporary closure and direct traffic to the alternate routes.
- U.S. 90 Turn Lane Construction at Nine Mile Road- There will be east and westbound intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 to Thursday, Dec. 5 as crews construct a new east and westbound turn lane.
- U.S. 29 Resurfacing from south of Muscogee Road (County Road/C.R. 184) to Atmore Highway (S.R. 97) –North and southbound motorists may encounter nighttime lane closures on as crews continue paving operations. Traffic may also encounter intermittent daytime lane restrictions as crews perform median work. Motorists are reminded to watch for crews and heavy equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
- I-10 Pavement Testing from the Alabama/Florida State Line to the Weight Station- Traffic will encounter intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Wednesday, Dec. 4 as crews take core samples from the roadway.
- C.R. 168 Bridge Replacement over Unnamed Branch in Northwest Century- All piles have been driven and pile caps poured for the new bridge. Crews are currently working on pouring the approach slabs and placing formwork in preparation of pouring the deck slab. Traffic will remain shifted on the temporary diversion until construction of the new bridge has been completed.
- · Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek- Construction activities continue. The roadway is temporarily closed. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, are detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road. The project is anticipated to be complete late 2019.
Santa Rosa County:
- · U.S. 90 Corridor (Pace) Management Improvement Project- Crews will perform construction near Wendy’s and Galilee Baptist Church. Construction activities will take place in the outside travel lane, motorists can expect shoulder closures.
- · U.S. 98 Safety Improvement from Villa Woods Circle to Ortega Park Drive- Construction activities continue near Villa Woods. Motorists may encounter lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- · U.S. 98 (Pensacola Bay Bridge) Replacement- There will be intermittent lane closures at the following locations from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 and from 8. p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 8.
- · S.R. 4 Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements from the Escambia River Bridge to C.R. 87A (Market Road) in Jay- Motorists may encounter daytime lane restrictions near Jay as utility crews perform operations in the area.
- U.S. 98 east and westbound, from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the Graffiti Bridge.
- S.R. 87 Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair Over Yellow River- Motorists may encounter southbound, inside lane closures as crews begin expansion joint work.
- S.R. 87 Turn lane and Median Modifications at South Lynn Road- Northbound left turn lane and median modifications work begins week of December 9. Operations will begin in the median area of the roadway. Motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane closures.
- S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic will encounter alternating and intermittent minor delays between Nicholas Lake Road and Vonnie Tolbert Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday until Tuesday, Dec. 31 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Pictured: Construction area on Highway 29 at Molino Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.