FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts

June 11, 2018

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. 

Escambia County:

  • U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road)- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Saturday, June 16 as follows:
    • Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: North and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new center bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
    • U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations. U.S. 29 lane restrictions are Monday through Saturday.
    • Northbound traffic will be transitioned from the northbound bridge to the newly-constructed center bridge section over Nine Mile Road around 8 p.m. Sunday, June 10. The traffic shift will allow crews to begin demolition of the old northbound structure. The current southbound configuration will remain unchanged. Due to the increased vertical clearance of the new bridge, the on-ramp will be extended up to the entrances of Emerald Cuts Salon and the Unitarian Universalist Church. This temporary shift will affect access to businesses and residences on the east side of U.S. 29 between 9 Mile Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road. The following will be in effect for the next 60 days:
      • Motorists seeking access to properties on the east side of U.S. 29 will utilize the northbound on-ramp.
      • Only right turns will be permitted for vehicles existing driveways from these properties between 9 Mile Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road.
    • North Palafox Street will be closed to thru traffic between 9 Mile Road and 9 ½ Mile Road from 8 p.m. Friday, June 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 11. This area will be open to local traffic only. The closure will enable crews to place drainage pipes across the roadway at Chauncey Street.
  • U.S. 29 Resurfacing between U.S. 90 and Muscogee Road - Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 north and southbound, from Muscogee Road to West 9 ½ Mile Road, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews pave the roadway.

·       I-10 / U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- The following traffic impacts are planned on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14:

    • Alternating lane closures on I-10 east and westbound and U.S. 29 north and southbound.
    • The U.S. 29 on-ramps to I-10 eastbound will be intermittently closed. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
    • Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound exit ramp to U.S. 29 north and south (Exit 10).

·        U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

·       U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road – Alternating and intermittent, east and westbound lane closures from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

·       U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Intersection improvement at County Road (C.R.) 99 (Beulah Road)- To help minimize traffic impacts, much of the construction work will take place behind a low-profile concrete barrier wall. No lane closures will be allowed Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  In addition, no lane closures will be scheduled during special school events.

·       U.S. 29 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek- Traffic will be reduced to one lane over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek, about ten miles north of S.R. 97, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 11 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

·       U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Temporary Lane Closure- There will be intermittent southbound lane closures on Mobile Highway from New Warrington Road to Edison Avenue 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15 as crews perform maintenance activities.

·       U.S. 98 (Garden Street) in Pensacola- Traffic can expect eastbound, right lane restrictions on Garden Street from Tarragona Street to Alcaniz Street from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. as crews remove sidewalk and install a new driveway connection. In addition, sidewalk will be closed from Manresa Street to Alcaniz Street. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.

·       Lillian Highway at 75th Avenue-  There will be east and westbound lane restrictions on Lillian Highway at 75th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform maintenance activities.

·       Bayou Boulevard (S.R. 296) Partial Turn Lane Closure- The westbound, right turn lane on Bayou Boulevard, just east of 9th avenue, in Pensacola will be partially closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 11 and will remain closed until 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 6 to allow crews to install drainage structures for new private commercial businesses.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.
  • S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to Hickory Hammock Road – Intermittent lane shifts from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the week of Monday, June 11 between Eglin Air Force Base boundary and two miles south of the Yellow River as crews pave the roadway. Additionally, traffic between C.R. 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place until the project is complete.
  • I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – Southbound traffic on Avalon Boulevard (State Road 281) will be shifted to the west near the I-10 interchange the evening of Thursday, June 14. Northbound lanes are anticipated to be shifted to the west by Sunday, June 17.  The temporary configuration will remain in place throughout the summer months to allow crews to reconstruct the northbound lanes of Avalon Boulevard. Drivers will also encounter alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.  Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction at all times.
  • U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road- Motorists can expect east and westbound lane restrictions on U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road in Navarre from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 14 as crews install travel lane pavement markings for a new Walmart Market.
  • S.R. 281 (Garcon Point Bridge) over East Bay – Drivers will encounter lane restrictions on the Garcon Point Bridge over East Bay, about one mile north of U.S. 98, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled 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.

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. 

Escambia County:

  • U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road)- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Saturday, June 16 as follows:
    • Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: North and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new center bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
    • U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations. U.S. 29 lane restrictions are Monday through Saturday.
    • Northbound traffic will be transitioned from the northbound bridge to the newly-constructed center bridge section over Nine Mile Road around 8 p.m. Sunday, June 10. The traffic shift will allow crews to begin demolition of the old northbound structure. The current southbound configuration will remain unchanged. Due to the increased vertical clearance of the new bridge, the on-ramp will be extended up to the entrances of Emerald Cuts Salon and the Unitarian Universalist Church. This temporary shift will affect access to businesses and residences on the east side of U.S. 29 between 9 Mile Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road. The following will be in effect for the next 60 days:
      • Motorists seeking access to properties on the east side of U.S. 29 will utilize the northbound on-ramp.
      • Only right turns will be permitted for vehicles existing driveways from these properties between 9 Mile Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road.
    • North Palafox Street will be closed to thru traffic between 9 Mile Road and 9 ½ Mile Road from 8 p.m. Friday, June 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 11. This area will be open to local traffic only. The closure will enable crews to place drainage pipes across the roadway at Chauncey Street.
  • U.S. 29 Resurfacing between U.S. 90 and Muscogee Road - Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 north and southbound, from Muscogee Road to West 9 ½ Mile Road, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews pave the roadway.

·       I-10 / U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- The following traffic impacts are planned on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14:

    • Alternating lane closures on I-10 east and westbound and U.S. 29 north and southbound.
    • The U.S. 29 on-ramps to I-10 eastbound will be intermittently closed. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
    • Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound exit ramp to U.S. 29 north and south (Exit 10).

·        U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

·       U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road – Alternating and intermittent, east and westbound lane closures from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

·       U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Intersection improvement at County Road (C.R.) 99 (Beulah Road)- To help minimize traffic impacts, much of the construction work will take place behind a low-profile concrete barrier wall. No lane closures will be allowed Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  In addition, no lane closures will be scheduled during special school events.

·       U.S. 29 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek- Traffic will be reduced to one lane over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek, about ten miles north of S.R. 97, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 11 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

·       U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Temporary Lane Closure- There will be intermittent southbound lane closures on Mobile Highway from New Warrington Road to Edison Avenue 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15 as crews perform maintenance activities.

·       U.S. 98 (Garden Street) in Pensacola- Traffic can expect eastbound, right lane restrictions on Garden Street from Tarragona Street to Alcaniz Street from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. as crews remove sidewalk and install a new driveway connection. In addition, sidewalk will be closed from Manresa Street to Alcaniz Street. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.

·       Lillian Highway at 75th Avenue-  There will be east and westbound lane restrictions on Lillian Highway at 75th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform maintenance activities.

·       Bayou Boulevard (S.R. 296) Partial Turn Lane Closure- The westbound, right turn lane on Bayou Boulevard, just east of 9th avenue, in Pensacola will be partially closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 11 and will remain closed until 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 6 to allow crews to install drainage structures for new private commercial businesses.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. 

Escambia County:

  • U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road)- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Saturday, June 16 as follows:
    • Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: North and southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new center bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
    • U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations. U.S. 29 lane restrictions are Monday through Saturday.
    • Northbound traffic will be transitioned from the northbound bridge to the newly-constructed center bridge section over Nine Mile Road around 8 p.m. Sunday, June 10. The traffic shift will allow crews to begin demolition of the old northbound structure. The current southbound configuration will remain unchanged. Due to the increased vertical clearance of the new bridge, the on-ramp will be extended up to the entrances of Emerald Cuts Salon and the Unitarian Universalist Church. This temporary shift will affect access to businesses and residences on the east side of U.S. 29 between 9 Mile Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road. The following will be in effect for the next 60 days:
      • Motorists seeking access to properties on the east side of U.S. 29 will utilize the northbound on-ramp.
      • Only right turns will be permitted for vehicles existing driveways from these properties between 9 Mile Road and 9 1/2 Mile Road.
    • North Palafox Street will be closed to thru traffic between 9 Mile Road and 9 ½ Mile Road from 8 p.m. Friday, June 8 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 11. This area will be open to local traffic only. The closure will enable crews to place drainage pipes across the roadway at Chauncey Street.
  • U.S. 29 Resurfacing between U.S. 90 and Muscogee Road - Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 north and southbound, from Muscogee Road to West 9 ½ Mile Road, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews pave the roadway.

·       I-10 / U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- The following traffic impacts are planned on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14:

    • Alternating lane closures on I-10 east and westbound and U.S. 29 north and southbound.
    • The U.S. 29 on-ramps to I-10 eastbound will be intermittently closed. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
    • Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound exit ramp to U.S. 29 north and south (Exit 10).

·        U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement- Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

·       U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road – Alternating and intermittent, east and westbound lane closures from Perdido Bay Bridge to Dogtrack Road from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.

·       U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Intersection improvement at County Road (C.R.) 99 (Beulah Road)- To help minimize traffic impacts, much of the construction work will take place behind a low-profile concrete barrier wall. No lane closures will be allowed Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  In addition, no lane closures will be scheduled during special school events.

·       U.S. 29 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek- Traffic will be reduced to one lane over Canoe Creek and Mitchell Creek, about ten miles north of S.R. 97, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 11 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

·       U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) Temporary Lane Closure- There will be intermittent southbound lane closures on Mobile Highway from New Warrington Road to Edison Avenue 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15 as crews perform maintenance activities.

·       U.S. 98 (Garden Street) in Pensacola- Traffic can expect eastbound, right lane restrictions on Garden Street from Tarragona Street to Alcaniz Street from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. as crews remove sidewalk and install a new driveway connection. In addition, sidewalk will be closed from Manresa Street to Alcaniz Street. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic.

·       Lillian Highway at 75th Avenue-  There will be east and westbound lane restrictions on Lillian Highway at 75th Avenue from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform maintenance activities.

·       Bayou Boulevard (S.R. 296) Partial Turn Lane Closure- The westbound, right turn lane on Bayou Boulevard, just east of 9th avenue, in Pensacola will be partially closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 11 and will remain closed until 3:30 p.m. Friday, July 6 to allow crews to install drainage structures for new private commercial businesses.

Santa Rosa County:

  • U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Alternating east and westbound lane closures between 14th Avenue in Pensacola and Bay Bridge Drive in Gulf Breeze, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, June 10 through Thursday, June 14 as crews perform construction activities.
  • S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to Hickory Hammock Road – Intermittent lane shifts from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the week of Monday, June 11 between Eglin Air Force Base boundary and two miles south of the Yellow River as crews pave the roadway. Additionally, traffic between C.R. 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place until the project is complete.
  • I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – Southbound traffic on Avalon Boulevard (State Road 281) will be shifted to the west near the I-10 interchange the evening of Thursday, June 14. Northbound lanes are anticipated to be shifted to the west by Sunday, June 17.  The temporary configuration will remain in place throughout the summer months to allow crews to reconstruct the northbound lanes of Avalon Boulevard. Drivers will also encounter alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.  Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction at all times.
  • U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road- Motorists can expect east and westbound lane restrictions on U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road in Navarre from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 14 as crews install travel lane pavement markings for a new Walmart Market.
  • S.R. 281 (Garcon Point Bridge) over East Bay – Drivers will encounter lane restrictions on the Garcon Point Bridge over East Bay, about one mile north of U.S. 98, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled 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.

  • S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB boundary to Hickory Hammock Road – Intermittent lane shifts from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. the week of Monday, June 11 between Eglin Air Force Base boundary and two miles south of the Yellow River as crews pave the roadway. Additionally, traffic between C.R. 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place until the project is complete.
  • I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – Southbound traffic on Avalon Boulevard (State Road 281) will be shifted to the west near the I-10 interchange the evening of Thursday, June 14. Northbound lanes are anticipated to be shifted to the west by Sunday, June 17.  The temporary configuration will remain in place throughout the summer months to allow crews to reconstruct the northbound lanes of Avalon Boulevard. Drivers will also encounter alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.  Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction at all times.
  • U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road- Motorists can expect east and westbound lane restrictions on U.S. 98 across from Joybrook Road in Navarre from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 14 as crews install travel lane pavement markings for a new Walmart Market.
  • S.R. 281 (Garcon Point Bridge) over East Bay – Drivers will encounter lane restrictions on the Garcon Point Bridge over East Bay, about one mile north of U.S. 98, from 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled 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.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

Atmore Splash Pad Closed For A Few Days

June 11, 2018

The new splash pad in Atmore will be closed for the next “two or three days” for additional improvements, Mayor Jim Staff said Monday morning.  The splash pad was opened under a month ago at South Trammel Street and West Craig Street, just behind Heritage Park on South Main Street. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

Son Charged With Murdering Father in Escambia County, AL

June 10, 2018

A man has been charged with the murder of his father in Escambia County, AL.

Friday night, the body of 72-year-old Donald Nall was found outside his home on Highway 21 north of Fountain Prison  with an obvious gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His son, 32-year old Matthew Nall of Huxford, was arrested at the scene and charged with homicide for allegedly shooting his father in the head.

Nall remained in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton Sunday morning.

Further information, including any motive, has not been released.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

Tennessee Town Dedicates Monument To Fallen Blue Angels Pilot

June 10, 2018

Saturday, a memorial honoring Blue Angels Pilot Jeff Kuss was officially dedicated in Smyrna, TN.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jeff Kuss, a native of Durango, Colorado, was a decorated pilot who joined the Blue Angels in 2014. Prior to the Blue Angels, he served in Afghanistan and had accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and 175 landings on aircraft carriers.

On June 2, 2016, at the age of 32, Kuss tragically lost his life when his jet crashed a day before the Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna. A Blue Angel F/A-18C Hornet similar to the jet flown by Captain Kuss and on loan from the National Aviation Museum in Pensacola is on permanent display as part of the Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial. He is survived by his wife Christina, children Calvin and Sloane, parents Janet and Michael, and brother Eric.

Pictured top: The Capt. Jeff Kuss Blue Angel Memorial in Smyrna, TN. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

Highland Baptist Presents ‘Acorns To Oaks’

June 10, 2018

Highland Baptist Church wrapped up their summer music camp Sunday night with a performance of “Acorns to Oaks.

For more photos, click here.

Photos courtesy Samantha Lundy for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News 

Gaetz, DeSantis Hold Political Rally

June 10, 2018

Congressman Matt Gaetz and Ron DeSantis appeared at a political rally in downtown Pensacola Saturday morning.

Gaetz has endorsed DeSantis in the race to be Florida’s next governor, stating that they share the same priorities.

Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

Molino 14U Wins All-Star Championship

June 10, 2018

Molino 14U recently won the GCYB All-Star championship in Navarre. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News, Sports, TOP sports 

Braves Best The Wahoos

June 10, 2018

Mississippi Braves starting pitcher, Touki Toussaint (W, 3-6), got it done on the mound, but did serious damage at the plate with two hits and three RBI in the M-Braves 12-4 win over the Blue Wahoos Saturday night at Trustmark Park.

The Braves struck first against Blue Wahoos starter Daniel Wright (L, 2-4) with a pair of runs in the second inning on Toussaint’s two-run single. He would strike again with two outs in the fourth. Toussaint ripped a double to left-center field driving home Connor Lien to put the M-Braves back on top 4-3.

Pensacola took the lead briefly in the top of the fourth. Brian O’Grady doubled home Nick Longhi to cut the deficit to 2-1. With two outs, Chris Okey singled home O’Grady and Luis Gonzalez to put the Wahoos up 3-2. The Braves piled on after taking the lead with a four-run fourth inning.

The Braves knockout punch came in the sixth inning. Already leading 9-3, Lien launched a drive to left field, Daniel Sweet made a leaping attempt into the fence, but he couldn’t hold on. Three runs scored on the two-out triple. Pensacola got a run back in the seventh on Narciso Crook’s first double-a home run to make it 12-4.

Wright lasted four innings and was charged with six runs on five hits with four walks in the losing effort. On the mound, Toussaint earned the win with 5.2 innings and three runs, one earned, on four hits with three walks and six strikeouts. At the plate, Shed Long led the way with his second-straight two-hit contest.

The Blue Wahoos will look to bounce back behind All-Star RHP Keury Mella (4-3, 3.56). The Braves will counter with RHP Bryce Wilson (1-2, 7.43).

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News, Sports, TOP sports 

Police Release Photos Of Dodge Challenger Involved In Deadly Hit And Run

June 9, 2018

Saturday night, Pensacola Police released photos of the actual Dodge Challenger believed to have killed an 8-month old and a woman in a hit and run last Wednesday night. For the first time, we learned the vehicle has a sunroof.

Earlier Story:

Two people, including an 8 month old child, were killed in a hit and run Wednesday night in Pensacola.

The Pensacola ice Department said three people were crossing Cervantes Street near M Street when they were hit by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  Neariaah Ikerria Williams, age 8 months,  and a family friend, 28-year-old Nephateria Monique Williams, died. The child’s mother, 27-year-old Quineka Tyon Baldwin,  was being treated at Baptist Hospital

Police confirmed Thursday based upon evidence at the scene that the vehicle was a  white 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, not a Charger. The vehicle is missing the driver’s side mirror.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call 911, the Pensacola Police Department, or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

Escambia, Santa Rosa FWC Law Enforcement Report

June 9, 2018

The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending May 24 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Officer Manning received information that an individual caught a large oversized red drum and put it in his vehicle at the Fort Pickens Pier. Officer Manning got a detailed vehicle description and contacted a ranger with the National Park Service. The ranger stopped the individual while he was trying to exit the park. Officer Manning arrived and the individual was found in possession of a 35-inch red drum. The legal slot size is from 18 to 27 inches. The individual was issued a notice to appear citation for the violation.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Officer Ramos, along with U.S. Coast Guard and a Pensacola Fire Rescue vessel, responded to a single vessel boating accident in Pensacola Bay. A family of four attempted to cross the rough bay in a small 14-foot boat when a large wave swamped the boat, sinking it. The two adults, four-year old, and nine-month old entered the extremely choppy water. Approximately 25 minutes later, a Good Samaritan saw the distressed swimmers and maneuvered his catamaran to rescue the family. He, along with guests onboard, retrieved the four persons from the water. The two children were wearing Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s), the 9-month-old was not breathing when taken out of the water. The Good Samaritan administered CPR on the infant and placed a distress call on his marine radio. A recovery vessel assisted by getting the distressed swimmers from the catamaran to a nearby dock where several EMS crews were standing by. The mother and baby were admitted to the hospital and released a few hours later.

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.

NorthEscambia.com photo.


Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News 

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