Deputy Responding To Call Slams Into House
October 10, 2017
An Escambia County deputy responding to an emergency call Sunday night lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a house.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 28-year old Deputy George D. Lloyd was responding in emergency mode to a burglary in progress call about 8:43 p.m. when he lost control and hit a house in the 3300 block of North “W” Street. The front of the marked vehicle went through the wall of the house.
Lloyd was not injured, and there were no injuries inside the residence.
No charges were filed in the incident.
Photo courtesy FHP for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Update: Missing Man With Dementia Located
October 9, 2017
Authorities are searching for a missing 73-year old man that suffers from dementia and other medical problems.
Joseph “Joe” Ferland was last seen Friday, October 6 at his home in the 4400 block of Cerny Road off Mobile Highway. He was last seen wearing a faded brown and white, button-down shirt with vertical stripes, blue shorts, and black Under Armor tennis shoes.
Ferland is 5′4″ and weighs and 190 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes.
Ferland suffers from dementia, anxiety, high blood pressure, and vertigo. He stopped taking his medication on October 3.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or 911.
One Killed In I-10, I-110 Interchange Wreck
October 9, 2017
One person was killed in a single vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon on the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 40-year old Thea Kelly of Daphne lost control of her 2002 Chevrolet SUV on the wet road, ran off the roadway, overturned and collided with a tree.
Passenger Micheal H. Kelly, age 64 of Aurora, CO, was pronounced deceased at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was not wearing his seat belt, troopers said.
Thea Kelly was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
Any charges in the crash are pending, according to the FHP.
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Four Displaced After Cantonment House Fire
October 9, 2017
Four people were displaced from their home after a reported fire early Monday morning in Cantonment.
Firefighters arrived just after 3:20 a.m. to find smoke in the home in the 400 block of Washington Street, near Webb Street.
There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but may have been attributed to a washing machine.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
ECSO: Molino Man Caught In Lewd Act Outside Walmart
October 9, 2017
A Molino man has been charged with indecent exposure after an Escambia County deputy caught him in a “vulgar and indecent” act in a vehicle outside a Walmart.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard after receiving a lewd and and indecent exposure complaint. A witness reported that 39-year old Christopher Ryan Bucci was “pleasuring” himself in view for anyone to see.
The first deputy on scene reported that he observed Bucci in the lwed act. He was reportedly wearing a white shirt with boxers that were open at the crotch. Deputies found a tube of petroleum jelly in the front passenger seat.
Bucci told deputies that he had taken a large amount of methamphetamine, according to arrest report.
He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Jay Peanut Festival Rolls On Despite Hurricane Nate
October 9, 2017
The crowds may have been a little smaller and some of the vendor spaces may have been empty, but Hurricane Nate could not stop the Jay Peanut Festival this weekend.
Organizers decided to push forward with the annual event, saying it’s a big boost to the local economy and financially important to vendors.
The Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert Farm has been a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and farmers to show off their best of the season has become an annual event covering 15 acres. In a normal year, the festival draws tens of thousands of people to the Gabbert farm over two days.
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I-10 Speed Limit Increase Near Highway 29
October 9, 2017
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the speed limit on I-10 eastbound near the I-10 interchange has been increased from 50 to 60 mph, but may, at times, be reduced to 50 mph between 8 p.m. and 6 p.m. to accomodate night construction work.
The speed limit on I-10 westbound near the U.S. 29 interchange remains at 50 mph as crews continue construction activities.
Bratt Elementary Students Learn About Fire Safety
October 9, 2017
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue presented a fire safety program Friday at Bratt Elementary School.
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Nate: Gulf Power Restores Power For 38,000 In 24 Hours
October 9, 2017
Gulf Power crews, joined by more than 250 outside crews, have completed restoring service to customers in the wake of Hurricane Nate. Crews worked through the night to restore more than 38,000 outages in about 24 hours since Hurricane Nate first impacted Northwest Florida.
“I’m proud of our team and the outstanding work they did today,” said Adrianne Collins, Gulf Power VP of Power Delivery. “Every single Gulf Power employee has a storm function, and they all came together to safely restore power to our customers. Despite the wind and driving rain, our crews persevered until all power was restored.”
After Hurricane Nate made landfall near Biloxi, Mississippi early this morning with 85 mph winds, it quickly lost strength as it moved across Northwest Florida and turned to the northeast.
“We want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding as crews worked to restore their power,” said Collins. “Year-round we train for this type of a scenario and crews deploy to different areas to help others restore power. That training and developing of skills has really paid off in helping us quickly and safely get our customers’ power back on in the wake of Nate.”
Georgia Power crews from Southern Company along with energy providers from Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida pitched in to help.
“Having the strength and resources of Southern Company and other industry partners behind you when you’re faced with this type of situation is everything,” said Collins. “We’re better together — with Georgia Power and other crews from Florida and out of state by our side, we were able to speed the restoration process while working safely.”
Local Elementary Schools Join Forces To Help Hurricane Victims In Texas, Florida
October 9, 2017
Several Escambia County elementary schools joined forces to collect donations to help elementary schools in Florida and Texas with hurricane recover.
Friday a loaded truck departed Lipscomb Elementary School headed to Anderson and Lemm elementary schools in Spring, TX. Anderson was flooded, which meant a loss of all paper products and most other supplies (including teachers’ materials). Lemm Elementary School’s library lost its inventory of books.
Lipscomb was assisted with donations from Bratt, Molino Park, Blue Angels and McArthur elementary schools.
Cordova Park Elementary School collected donations for Bonita Springs Elementary School in Lee County, FL. Many of their families lost their personal belongings in flooding, including their school uniforms.
Cordova Park was assisted with donations from Jim Allen, Molino Park, Scenic Heights, Ensley, Navy Point and Brentwood elementary schools, along with the Global Learning Academy.
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