Flomaton Beats Mobile Christian
October 12, 2019
The Flomaton Hurricanes beat Mobile Christian 18-13 Friday night Flomaton.
Mobile Christian took an early lead 7-0 on a 14-yard run.
But Flomaton cashed in on a short keeper from quarterback Da’quan “Money” Johnson. With a missed extra point, the Leopards were still on top 7-6.
In the second quarter, it was pay dirt again for Johnson into the endzone on a 30-yard run to put the Hurricanes on top 12-7.
Johnson was in again from 64-yards out for Flomaton in the third as they cruised to the win.
Johnson, a Troy State commit, had 220 yards on 23 carries on the night. Travon Brown had 11 carries for 49 yards.
The Flomaton Hurricanes (6-1. 3-1) will host Thomasville (2-4, 2-1) next Friday night.
Photos by Sheridan Rowell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
October 12, 2019
Here are Friday night football finals from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
Niceville 41, Tate 28 [Story, photos...]
Northview 53, South Walton 20 [Story, photos...]
Pine Forest 24, West Florida 17
Jay 47 Freeport 40
Escambia 35, Mosley 28
Catholic 42, Pace 35
Washington 31, Fort Walton 12
Milton 27, Gulf Breeze 20
Tallahassee Chiles 49, Navarre 31
ALABAMA
Andalusia 28, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
Escambia Academy 35, Hooper Academy 14
Flomaton 18, Mobile Christian 13 [Story, photos...]
T.R. Miller 24, Thomasville 17
W.S. Neal 34, Williamson 16 (Thursday pm)
Multiple Injuries, Vehicle Plunges Into Deep Ditch On State Line
October 11, 2019
Firefighters worked over half an hour Thursday evening free an injured woman from vehicle in a deep ditch after a crash that injured multiple people on the state line near Bratt.
Two passenger cars collided at the intersection of North Highway 99 and State Line Road just inches into Florida just before 6:30 p.m. One vehicle was knocked across State Line Road, coming to rest about nine feet down in a ditch in Alabama. As the name implies, State Line Road is the border between Florida and Alabama.
Firefighters from both states worked over half an hour to remove the roof of a car and extricate the woman from the vehicle and the ditch. She was airlifted in serious condition by LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola Hospital. A male that was in the vehicle in the ditch was able to crawl out. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance, as were a woman and her child from the second vehicle.
Alabama State Troopers and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash, and it was determined that FHP would investigate since the original point of impact between the vehicles was in Florida.
The Walnut Hill, Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department, Escambia County EMS, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Further details have not yet been released.
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Pictured above and below: Firefighter remove an injured woman in an Alabama ditch Thursday evening. Pictured below: The second vehicle near the original point of impact and LifeFlight. Pictured inset above: Troopers from Alabama and Florida discuss the crash on the state line. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Most Of The Area In A Moderate Drought
October 11, 2019
A moderate drought exists across much of the North Escambia area, according to the latest information released Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
All but the northwestern corner of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are in the drought area, while areas west of Walnut Hill and in Nokomis are considered abnormally dry.
State Attorney Won’t Charge Century Council With Sunshine Law Violation – For Now
October 11, 2019
The State Attorney’s Office says they won’t pursue a self-admitted Sunshine Law violation by Century – for now.
Shortly after an improperly advertised Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting Monday night, City Manager Buz Eddy said, “We did not advertise that meeting properly.” He said a “timeout should have been called and the meeting should not be held. And that’s what we should have done.” Eddy said the town would advertise another CRA meeting and redo all discussion.
“Because they are making an effort to comply with the Sunshine Law, because they have hired Buz Eddy in management and to advise them on the Sunshine Law, and because they did realize that there was a violation and they are going back and redoing that meeting, we will continue to review and not take any action at this time,” Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille said Thursday afternoon.
But he also issued a warning of sorts.
“If they continue with violations, we will revisit if we should move forward,” Marcille added.
The town council members sit as the CRA board, with all members taking part in Monday night’s improper meeting except an absent James Smith.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Alumni Donate $500 To The Showband Of The South
October 11, 2019
Tate High School Alumni donated $500 to the Tate High Showband of the South. Grace Paulchek presented the check Thursday to band director Jakob Wisdom (left) and assistant director Chris Snyder (right). All are Tate alumni. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate, PHS Finish On Top In Cross Country Match With Northview, Jay, Flomaton
October 11, 2019
The Tate Aggies boys and Pensacola High girls finished on top at a cross country meet Thursday afternoon at Northview High School. Northview, Jay and Flomaton also took part in the meet.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Results were as follows:
BOYS – Top Teams
- Tate
- Pensacola High
- Northview
- Jay
- Flomaton
GIRLS – Top Teams
- Pensacola
- Tate
- Northview
BOYS- Top 10
- James Simkins, PHS – 18:27
- Brandon Knieja, Tate – 18:39
- Richard Whatley, Tate – 19:12
- Samuel Megginson, Tate – 19:26
- Chance Thornton, Jay – 19:41
- Erick Leal, Tate, 19:53
- Donovan Kane, PHS – 20:15
- David Lamb, Northview – 20:22
- Noah Harigel, Northview – 20:25
- Reilly Wilkins, Tate – 20:38
GIRLS – Top 10
- Jillian Thornton, Jay – 22:19
- Hannah Whitlock, Jay – 22:49
- Nala Bahe, PHS – 23:13
- Ella Phiyics, PHS – 23:54
- Kara Santorella, Northview – 24:14
- Nya Craig, Tate – 24:15
- Sophia Spanguna, PHS – 25:21
- Kiro Tully, PHS – 25:49
- Savannah Braswell, PHS – 26:36
- Dylanie Charlery, Tate – 26:43
NorthEscambia.com photos.
The Enchanted Forest: Pensacola Opera Visits Century Branch Library
October 11, 2019
Pensacola Opera presented “The Enchanted Forest” Thursday evening at the Century Branch Library.
In the epic adventure, children had a chance to help the characters save the forest from a fire-breathing dragon. Children were able to cast the hero, villain, sidekick, and love interest right at the top of the show. Complete with dramatic twists and turns — and music from iconic composers including Mozart and Bizet — the performance depended on audience participation to find the right path and make the best choice.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Stepping Up To Help Century With Commercial Gas Meters
October 10, 2019
The City of Pensacola is stepping up to help Century repair or replace 10 commercial gas meters in an effort to boost the town’s financially troubled natural gas department.
At their last meeting of September, Century authorized a request for proposals and advertising to find a contractor to install eight commercial meters. In
Century has now accepted an offer from Pensacola Energy to install the eight commercial meters, plus two additional, for a total cost of $17,171.
It is expected that improvements will result in additional revenue for the gas department, except the bill for one business may actually decrease. According to their proposal, Pensacola Energy states Lakeview Center is being overcharged because the delivery pressure and index on the current meter do not match.
The majority of the cost is for the replacement of the meter at Century Correctional Institution for $10,255. The prison is the Century gas department’s largest customer.
Other meters to be repaired or replaced and the cost are:
- Century Health and Rehabilitation, Industrial Boulevard, $3,462 for replacement
- Lakeview Center, Industrial Boulevard, $2,876 for replacement with new industrial meter and regulators
- The Sandwich Deli, North Century Boulevard, $73 to install regulator on existing meter
- Hudson’s Grocery, North Century Boulevard, $73 to install regulator on existing meter
- Century Millworks, Industrial Boulevard, $77 to correct index and install two new regulators on existing meter
- Campfire USA, Industrial Boulevard, $135 to correct index and install new regulator on existing meter
- Escambia County EMS Post, Industrial Boulevard, $77 to install new regulator on existing meter
- Century Community Center (Ag Building), Industrial Boulevard at West Hwy. 4, $73 to install new regulator on existing meter
- Renal Care Group, Industrial Boulevard, $73 to install new regulator on existing meter and move improper relief vent away from an ignition source
Once work begins, it is expected to be complete in under two weeks.
The Town of Century will be required to idemnify and hold harmless the City of Pensacola from any and all claims.
NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECSO K-9 At Molino Library Community Heroes Story Time; Fire Dept. Next Week
October 10, 2019
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his K-9 attended the Community Heroes Preschool Story Time Series Wednesday at the Molino Branch Library.
The children learned how deputies train their K-9 partners and work as a team to keep the community safe.
The Community Heroes story time continues next Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. when children can meet local firefighters and see a fire engine.
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