Century Camp Fire Kids Present Christmas Program (With Gallery)
December 13, 2016
The children of the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center presented their Christmas program Monday morning for parents at he Century Ag Center.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Top Chiefs Honored At Northview Football Banquet
December 13, 2016
The Northview Chiefs recently held their annual football banquet. Awards were presented to the following players:
Offensive Lineman Award – Dillon Clary
Defensive Lineman Award – Jared Aliff
Offensive Back Award – Hunter Edwards
Linebacker Award – Alston Wiggins
Receiver Award – Neikel Robinson
Defensive Back Award – MJ Jones
Chief Award – Greg Pressley and Jacob Weaver
Defensive MVP – Ohijie Elliott
Offensive MVP – Luke Ward
Challenger Award – Dustin Bethea
Pictured top: (L-R) Luke Ward, Hunter Edwards, Dillon Clary and Neikel Robinson. Pictured below: (L-R) MJ Jones, Ohijie Elliott, Alston Wiggins and Jared Aliff. Pictured inset: Chief Award winners Jacob Weaver (left) and Greg Pressley. Pictured bottom: Seniors Bailey Wilson, Jacob Weaver, Luke Ward, Josh Smith, Hunter Edwards, Alston Wiggins, Devin Stabler, Chase Olsen, Dustin Bethea, Greg Presley, Dillon Clary, Ohijie Elliott, Jared Aliff and (not pictured) Hunter Cofield. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Wanted Woman
December 13, 2016
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 48-year old Tina Loree Gagloria . Gagloria has outstanding warrants for robbery by sudden snatching and burglary of an occupied vehicle. Anyone with information on her her whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Four Lose Home, Firefighter Transported After Beulah Blaze
December 12, 2016
Four people were left without their home by a fire that sent a firefighter to the hospital on Sunday.
A fire in the ceiling of the home in the 8900 block of Mobile Highway in Beulah was reported at 4:32 a.m. Sunday. Crews arrived to fine a working attic fire in the single family home. All of the residents had escaped and were outside as fire trucks arrived.
One Escambia Fire Rescue firefighter was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in stable condition suffering from heat-related fatigue. He is expected to make a full recovery.
The home was a total loss. The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
The Bellview, Beulah, Ensley and Osceola stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the blaze, along with Escambia County EMS.
The fire is represented by the fourth red bulb in the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb on wreaths at fire stations across the county will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential home.
Related: Firefighters Save Cat From House Fire (click here)
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Firefighters Save Cat From House Fire
December 12, 2016
Escambia Fire Rescue saved a cat from a house fire Sunday morning.
Firefighter Brandon Stevens from the Bellview Station of Escambia Fire found the cat barely alive during the salvage and cleanup following a house fire on Mobile Highway. He was provided the feline with oxygen and able to revive it.
Neighbors transported the cat to a local veterinarian for further evaluation..
Related: Four Lose Home, Firefighter Injured In Blaze (click here)
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Fire Destroys Detached Garage
December 12, 2016
Fire destroyed a detached garage late Sunday night the 600 block of Jacks Branch Road. There were no injuries in the fire, which was reported just before midnight. The garage was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Reward Offered For Peterbilt Truck Headlight Thief
December 12, 2016
A North Escambia business owner is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a headlight thief.
Someone has been removing headlight assemblies from Peterbilt trucks belonging to C & C Hauling of Molino. The thefts have been occurring in Century at the Old Flomaton Road sand and gravel business that’s located behind the Century Church of Christ on East Highway 4.
The headlight assemblies are costing the company thousands of dollars to replace. That’s why company owner Billy Campbell is offering a $500 reward for the information. Anyone that knows about the thefts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Sunday Night Single Vehicle Crash
December 12, 2016
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash Sunday night near Cantonment. The accident was reported about 5:10 p.m. on Muscogee Road near the boat ramp. One person was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Burden Of Proof Change Sought In Self Defense Cases
December 12, 2016
A controversial proposal to shift the burden of proof in “stand your ground” self-defense cases has been refiled in the Florida Senate. Fleming Island Republican Rob Bradley filed the measure (SB 128) for the 2017 legislative session, which starts in March.
The bill would shift the burden of proof to prosecutors during evidentiary hearings in self-defense cases. The bill stems from a Florida Supreme Court ruling in 2015 that said defendants have the burden of proof to show they should be shielded from prosecution under the “stand your ground” law. In “stand your ground” cases, pre-trial evidentiary hearings are held to determine whether defendants should be immune from prosecution.
“The government has the burden of proof in a criminal case from the beginning of a case until the end,” Bradley said in a prepared statement. “This fundamental premise is guaranteed in our Constitution and understood intuitively by all Floridians.”
The same proposal passed the Senate during the 2016 session but failed to get to the House floor. Bradley’s bill joins other gun-related measures filed for the 2017 session. Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, this week filed a bill (HB 6005) that would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to carry guns while on college and university campuses.
A separate measure (HB 6001) by Rep. Jake Raburn, R-Lithia, would allow people with concealed-weapons licenses to bring guns into the passenger terminals of airports.
by The News Service of Florida
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
December 12, 2016
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities this week:
Escambia County:
· Cervantes Street and Bayou Boulevard ( U.S. 90 and State Road 296) 5 K Race- Cervantes Street and Bayou Boulevard will be restricted between Strong Street and Scenic Highway from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 for a 5K Race.
· U.S. 98 East (Garden Street) City of Pensacola Parade between “A” Street and Tarragona Street- U.S. 98 East (Garden Street) will be closed to traffic between “A” Street and Tarragona Street in Pensacola from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 for parade festivities. Traffic will be detoured. Law enforcement will be on site to assist with traffic control.
· Interstate 110 (I-110) Routine Maintenance from Maxwell Street to Interstate 10- Intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 15 as crews repair overhead lighting.
· U.S. 98 Routine Maintenance from New Warrington Road to South Pinewood Lane- Intermittent and alternating lane restrictions from Monday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday, Dec. 14 as crews seal cracks in the pavement. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m.
· Perdido Key Drive (S.R. 292) Resurfacing from the Alabama State Line to the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge- Intermittent daytime lane closures at the south end of the ICWW Bridge to replace the guardrail system and bridge end anchors will continue through Friday, Dec. 23. Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control.
· U.S. 29 (State Road (S.R.) 95) Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to 9 Mile Road- Alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. continue through the week of Sunday, Dec. 11 near the U.S. 29/9 Mile Road overpass as crews continue to work on barrier wall installation and preparation for the bridge construction. Also during this time, alternating closures are expected for north and southbound lanes on U.S. 29 just north of the I-10 Interchange as crews perform milling operations.
· 9 Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest to U.S. 29- Traffic shifts are scheduled for the week of December 12 as crews begin drainage improvements at the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Untreiner Avenue.
o 9 Mile Road eastbound near the intersection of Untreiner Avenue will be shifted onto the new asphalt that replaced the raised median. The temporary traffic shift will remain in place during the initial phase of construction.
o Untreiner Avenue between 9 Mile Road and Powell Street will be shifted to the east to allow crews to perform drainage operations on the west side of the roadway.
· Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727/295) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway to North Pace Boulevard- Intermittent and alternating lane closures continue between Mobile Highway and North Pace Boulevard between 8:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. as crews perform paving operations.
· East Cervantes Street (S.R. 10A) Utility Work at 16th Street in Pensacola- Eastbound outside, right lane will be closed at 16th Street from 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 to 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16 as crews perform underground utility work and roadway repairs.
· I-10/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- Drivers will encounter lane closures on I-10 westbound near U.S. 29 (Exits 10A and 10B) from 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 to noon Sunday, Dec. 11 as crews perform pipe repairs.
o I-10 east and westbound and U.S. 29 north and southbound Intermittent and alternating lane closures 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 as crews perform paving operations.
o The U.S. 29 north to I-10 westbound ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 as crews perform bridge work. Traffic will be detoured north to make a U-turn at Broad Street to access I-10 westbound.
Santa Rosa County:
· I-10 Resurfacing from east of S.R. 87 to the Okaloosa County Line- Intermittent and alternating inside lane closures between the S.R. 87 interchange and the Okaloosa County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, Dec. 15 as crews perform paving operations. Motorists are reminded the speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH within the lane closure
· U.S. 90 Soil Sample Removal from Bell Lane to Avalon Boulevard- Intermittent east and westbound turn lane restrictions between Bell Lane and Avalon Boulevard from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 through Thursday, Dec. 15 as crews core samples of the roadway from the medians.
· I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard-– Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures near Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) from 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 to 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. as crews install reflective pavement markers
Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.