District 5 Commissioner Schedules Town Hall Meeting In Molino
January 16, 2019
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a town hall meeting next month in Molino.
The meeting will take place Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Molino Community Center at 6450 Highway 95A. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event.
Bill Would Let Students Be Excused From Jury Duty In Florida
January 16, 2019
Many full-time students in Florida could be excused from serving on juries, under a proposal filed Tuesday for the 2019 legislative session.
The measure, filed by Rep. Melony Bell, R-Fort Meade, would allow people to request being excused from jury duty if they are 21 or younger and are enrolled as full-time students in high schools, state colleges, state universities or private postsecondary institutions.
Current law allows some other groups to be excused from jury service, including law-enforcement officers who are excused unless they choose to serve. Judges, for example, also excuse women who are expectant mothers and may excuse attorneys and physicians. Also, the governor and members of the state Cabinet are disqualified from jury service,
by The News Service of Florida
Two East Brewton Residents Killed In Northern Santa Rosa County Wreck
January 16, 2019
UPDATED 4:30 p.m. — Two East Brewton residents lost their lives in a single vehicle wreck Tuesday night in northern Santa Rosa County.
Jessica M. Haveard, 19, was northbound on Highway 87 near Hopewell Road when she lost control, ran off the roadway and collided with a culvert, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Her Jeep Patriot then overturned, ejecting the her and her passenger, Kenneth Tanner Mason Few, 21. Both were pronounced deceased on the scene.
They were not wearing their seat belts.
Century Man Seriously Injured In Highway 29 Crash With 18-Wheeler
January 15, 2019
A 28-year old Century man was seriously injured when he collided with an 18-wheeler in Molino Tuesday morning.
William Hamilton was northbound on Highway 29 northbound near Victory Assembly of God Church when he rear-ended an 18-wheeler just before 11 a.m. The Florida Forest Service truck had started to slow to make a turn, but Hamilton “failed to maintain awareness”, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
After being extricated from the pickup, Hamilton was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital.
The driver of the Forest Service truck, 23-year old Cody Green of Molino, and his passenger, 40-year old Charles Hazlewood also of Molino, were taken by ambulance to West Florida Hospital for minor injuries.
Hamilton was cited by the FHP for careless driving.
The Molino, Cantonment, McDavid and Ensley fire stations, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Fire Destroys Garage And Storage Shed In Cottage Hill
January 15, 2019
An early morning fire destroyed a large detached garage and a storage shed in Cottage Hill.
The blaze was reported about 3:30 a.m. in the 1800 block of North Highway 95A, south of Stacey Road. The 840 square-foot garage and a smaller shed were a complete loss.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire, and there were no injuries reported.
The Cantonment, Molino, Ensley, Bellview, Beulah and Brent stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Six: Three Fugitives Behind Bars; Three More Added To Wanted List
January 15, 2019
Three of the first members of the “Century Six” are behind bars, and new members have been named. The “Century Six” is a new fugitive listing from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office focusing on those that live in the North Escambia area.
William Hamilton was arrested on an outstanding battery warrant [read more]. Robert Stabler and Christopher Moye are behind bars in Escambia County, AL. Moye was one of two inmates that escaped on Friday, and he was back in custody by Saturday. [Read more about the escapes ...]
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has added Deandria Johnson, wanted for violation of probation, Marvin Moorer, wanted for failure to appear and Amber Victor, wanted for failure to appear, to the latest “Century Six.”
Anyone with information on the whereabouts on any of the Century Six is asked to contact the ECSO at (850) 436-9620 or to remain anonymous call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
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ECSO: Century Woman Hit Her Daughter In The Face With A Bat
January 15, 2019
A Century woman is facing felony charges after allegedly taking a swing at her daughter with a baseball bat.
Kimberly Renee Harwell, 44, was charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and smuggling contraband into a detention facility. She remained in jail with bond set at $20,000.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report states Harwell was apparently dating the father of one of her daughter’s children, leading to an argument between the two. Harwell allegedly hit her adult daughter in the face with a metal bat.
When Harwell was booked into the Escambia County Jail, corrections officers reported finding her in possession a plastic bag containing a substance that test positive for methamphetamine.
Manna Offering Help to Federal Workers And Coast Guard During Shutdown
January 15, 2019
Manna Food Pantry is offering help to federal workers and Coast Guard members affected by the government shutdown.
Those that need help with groceries can contact Manna at (850) 432-2053 for an appointment at their Main Pantry at 3030 North E Street in Pensacola. Manna will be offering additional appointments and distribution days as needed to ensure help is available.
GoFundMe Established For DUI Crash Family; Tate ‘Numbers’ Memorial Honors Banks
January 15, 2019
Balloons with the numbers 40, 53 and 28 were on the fence outside Tate High School on Monday. Those were the jersey numbers worn by 15-year old sophomore Sean Banks in basketball, football and baseball.
Banks and his older sister Antoinette Marie McCoy, 22, were killed early Saturday morning in a suspected DUI crash on East Kingsfield Road.
The number 53 football jersey at Tate has been retired and will never be worn again.
A GoFundMe account for the Banks family has been established, according to the Tate Quarterback Club. The funds will help with funeral expenses and time off work for the parents. To contribute to the GoFundMe account, click here.
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Century Man Charged With Battery, Theft Of Utility Trailer
January 15, 2019
A Century man was arrested after being featured as one of the first members of the “Century Six” most wanted North Escambia area fugitives.
An arrest warrant for battery was issued for 28-year old William Hamilton after he allegedly became involved in an altercation with a female on Hilltop Road in Century on October 3, 2018. He struck the female in the mouth, according to an arrest report.
On December 26, a deputy spotted Hamilton in a vehicle in Century. Hamilton fled the vehicle and ran into wooded area behind his residence on Hilltop Road. A K-9 search was conducted, but he was not located. Deputies did, however, locate a utility trailer on the property that was reported stolen in November, leading to additional charges of grand theft and criminal mischief.
Hamilton was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
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