Pedestrian Injured In Highway 29 Accident
December 2, 2017
One person was injured in a vehicle versus pedestrian crash early Saturday morning in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 1:20 a.m. on Highway 29 near Harvest Hill Drive.
Further details on the crash were not available as the Florida Highway Patrol continued their investigation.
The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
West Florida’s Dream Season Comes To Ends In The Final Four
December 2, 2017
It was an agonizing loss Friday night for West Florida High School as they fell 48-28 to Baker County, but also a night filled with Jaguar pride.
Friday night’s state 5A semifinal game, played at Woodham Middle School in Pensacola, was the end of the road for the Jaguars. It was the longest road West Florida’s football team has ever traveled as their first appearance in a state semifinal game.
And while the road ended with tears, it was paved with plenty of Jaguar pride in their 12-2 season record, the best ever in school history.
Keyshawn Helton scored a couple of touchdowns – 4 and 29 yarders — in the first quarter from. Junior Trevor Jordan added another Jag touchdown in the third quarter from 23-yards out, and Michael Redding scored on a 22-yard pass from Jordan in the fourth quarter.
Baker County will face American Heritage next Friday night at Camping World Stadium in Orlando in the 5A state championship game.
Pictured top: West Florida High School senior Kewuan Livingston reacts to the Jaguar’s agonizing state final four loss to Baker County Friday night. Pictured inset and below: The Jags best season in school history came to an end Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Bailey Seibert, click to enlarge.
Crowds Enjoy An ‘Evening in Bethlehem’ (With Photo Gallery)
December 2, 2017
The Eighth Annual Evening in Bethlehem was presented Friday and Saturday nights at Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
The church recreated the town of Bethlehem, with more than 15 stops representing the inn, blacksmith shop, manger and other aspects of the Biblical city. Guides led visitors on an entertaining tour of the city to experience the Nativity story as if they were a part of it.
For a photo gallery from Friday night’s presentation, click here.
Pictured: “Evening in Bethlehem” Friday night at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church. Above, the manger scene with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Pictured below: The innkeeper announces that there iis no room at the Bethlehem Inn. Pictured bottom: An angelic choir shares the good news of child born in Bethlehem. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Trump To Hold Pensacola Rally; Free Tickets Available Now
December 2, 2017
President Donald Trump will hold a rally in the conservative stronghold of Escambia County next week, according to an announcement Friday from his political committee. Free tickets to the event are available while they last.
The next Friday, December 8 event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center, and it will be the Trump’s fourth appearance in Pensacola since he began running for president in 2015.
The timing of the rally “could not be better,” Michael Glassner, executive director of Donald Trump for President, said in a news release.
“Nothing inspires President Trump as much as connecting with hard working Americans at campaign rallies across the country. He especially enjoys meeting with our courageous veterans and their families at these patriotic events,” Glassner said.
The Panhandle event will take place just four days before a critical election across the border in Alabama. Roy Moore, a conservative firebrand twice thrown off the Alabama Supreme Court, is the Republican nominee in a U.S. Senate race. Moore has been accused of sexually inappropriate behavior with several women, including one as young as 14. Several women alleged that Moore, now 70, made sexual advances when they were in their teens and he was in his 30s.
Many Republicans, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott, have called for Moore to step down from the race. But Trump, a close ally of Scott, is supporting Moore.
Pensacola is in the same television market as Mobile and other towns in South Alabama.
Members of the public an request two free tickets per mobile number to the event. Click here for an online request form.
The News Service of Florida contributed to this report.
Pictured: Donald Trump campaigns in Pensacola on November 2, 2016. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Man Wanted For Waste Company Burglary
December 2, 2017
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted for burglarizing a local waste company.
Justin Evers has outstanding warrants for burglary, grant theft, criminal mischief and grand theft auto for the November 23 burglary of APS Waste on Pine Forest Road.
Anyone with information on Evers’ whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Gov. Scott Appoints Hansen To The Escambia School Board
December 2, 2017
Friday, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Lee Hansen to the School Board of Escambia County.
Hansen, 59, of Pensacola, is the founder of the Global Corner International Learning Center and is a 26 year United States Navy Veteran. She served as the Commanding Officer of Training Squadron Four and was the first woman to Command an Air Wing in the Navy. She received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Florida State University and her master’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.
Hansen is appointed to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Linda Moultrie, for a term beginning December 1, 2017 and ending November 20, 2018.
Two Arrested After Minor Found Living Alone In Trailer For Two Months
December 2, 2017
An Escambia County man and woman have been charged with felony child neglect after it was discovered that a minor in their care had reportedly be left alone for months.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) began an investigation on Thursday, Nov. 30th after a complainant reported that Joshua Keith Sanders, 32 and Jennifer Renee Nichols, 34, had rented a trailer from her but neither adult actively resided in the trailer.
The complainant discovered that only a male minor lived in the trailer. He told the responding deputy that he had been alone in the residence for approximately two months.
He reported that he had only minimal contact with Sanders and Nichols and occasionally received money for food from them to buy one or two meals.
The deputy made contact with Sanders over the phone, who provided an address to his and Nichols’ location and stated that he was not in charge of or responsible for the minor.
The male minor stated in response that although he was not currently emancipated, he was attempting to find the paperwork to emancipate himself.
ECSO deputies then located Sanders and Nichols and detained them both.
The ECSO deputy later accompanied Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigators to the residence and during an investigation determined that there was no food in the residence and that the general condition of the trailer was unsafe.
The minor was removed and transported to DCF custody.
Sanders and Nichols were arrested and charged with felony second-degree child neglect with great bodily harm.
They each are being held on $5,000 bond and have a scheduled court date of December 21st.
At this time, the incident was determined not to meet the criteria for domestic violence due to there being no evidence of physical violence.
Christmas Parades And Events
December 2, 2017
Here’s a look at North Escambia area Christmas Parades and other holiday events next weekend.
Note that there will be no Christmas Parade this year in Century.
l take place on Friday, December 1, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Admission to the preview sale is $5. All proceeds go to St. Monica’s ECW to further their ministries. The church is located at 699 S. Hwy. 95-A in Cantonment.
NEXT WEEK
Poarch of Creek Indians Christmas Parade
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians 2017 Annual Christmas Parade “Traditions of Christmas” will be held Friday, December 8 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (251) 368-9136 ext. 2107.
Brewton Christmas Parade
The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be Friday, December 8 at 6 p.m. The parade will line-up in East Brewton on Shoffner Street. It will come down Forrest Avenue over the bridge to Mildred Street. The parade will turn right at the light as it crosses the tracks and then will turn left onto Belleville Avenue. The Brewton/East Brewton Baptist Churches will have a concert after the parade at the mural where the Choo Choo Market is located. Lots of floats, bands and of course Mrs. Claus and the big guy himself will be riding in the parade.
Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
The 2017 Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade will be Saturday , December 9 at 5:30 p.m. The two-mile long parade will travel from City Hall down Main Street to Lindberg Avenue. For more information: (251) 368-3305.
Jay Christmas Parade and Celebration on Commerce Street
The Jay Christmas Parade will leave the city park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. Christmas booths will be open 8 a.m. until 2p.m. on Commerce Street. Visits and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus immediately after the parade. More info: (850) 675-4556
Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 with nearly 90 entries and eight bands from Escambia County and beyond, and the Blue Angels. Spring Street to Palafox north to Wright, back south on Palafox to Government.
Cantonment Fire Claims Life Of Family Dog
December 1, 2017
A Cantonment house fire early Thursday evening claimed the life of a family dog.
No one was at home when the blaze broke out in a home in the 400 block of Booth Avenue. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters worked unsuccessfully outside the home to revive the dog. There were no other injuries reported.
The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Highway 29 Construction Zone Crash
December 1, 2017
Two people were injured in a three vehicle wreck Thursday evening on Highway 29 in McDavid.
The crash just north of the McDavid Fire House occurred in a construction zone where a new gas pipeline is being installed next to the highway. The crash involved a pickup truck, a car and a trailer containing welding equipment. The exact sequence of events is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
