Lonely, Homeless And Hungry Invited To Waterfront Thanksgiving Banquet
November 22, 2016
Hundreds of Escambia County’s homeless, hungry, or lonely community members will be served a delicious traditional Thanksgiving meal Thursday from 11a.m.-1p.m. at the Waterfront Rescue Mission campus located at 348 West Herman Street.
Those less fortunate in Pensacola aren’t the only community members that benefit from Waterfront’s Thanksgiving Banquet. Becoming involved in the Thanksgiving Banquet is a way for community members and organizations to give back to those in need in their community. There are numerous ways that individuals, groups, or businesses can become involved:
- Donate food: 104 oz. canned vegetables, desserts, non-perishable foods and gift cards are appreciated.
- Make a financial donation- $2.23 provides 1 meal, $11.15 provides 5 meals and $22.30 provides 10 meals. Visit www.waterfrontmission.org to donate today!
- Donate items to prepare for the cold months – coats, jeans, gloves, scarves, hats, blankets, backpacks, socks, sleeping bags, underwear, personal hygiene items, etc.
- Volunteer, visit www.waterfrontmission.org
All item donations can be delivered to Waterfront Rescue Mission located at 348 West Herman Street, Pensacola, FL. To find out more about the Thanksgiving Banquet or to make a financial donation visit www.waterfrontmission.org or call (850) 478-4027.
Pictured: Last year’s Thanksgiving banquet at the Waterfront Rescue Mission. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
Century Woman Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Into The County Jail
November 21, 2016
A Century woman arrested on a traffic charge is now facing felony drug charges are allegedly bringing drugs inside the county jail.
In August, 32-year old Kristin Sharee Redmon was arrested for resisting an officer and a felony charge for driving with a suspended license as a habitual offender. She told the arresting deputy that she did not have any illegal items on her person, according to an arrest report. She was advised by the deputy that taking illegal items into the jail would result in additional charges.
While being booked into the jail, a corrections officer reporting finding a clear plastic bag in Redmon’s rear pocket with a white powdery substance.
After Redmon was released from jail, lab results returned from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement identified the substance as methamphetamine, and additional warrants were issued for Redmon.
She was arrested last week on charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony smuggling contraband into a detention facility. Redmon remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $17,500.
North Escambia County Baptist Community Thanksgiving Service Held In Bratt
November 21, 2016
The North Escambia County Baptist Community Thanksgiving Service was hosted Sunday night by Bratt First Baptist Church.
Carol Sears from the Florida Baptist Children’s Home was joined by multiple congregations and pastors Josh Long from Unity Baptist, Delbert Redditt from Bratt First Baptist, Nathan Brown From Ray’s Chapel Baptist, Ted Bridges from Walnut Hill Baptist, Tim Hawsey from Bratt First Baptist, Alan Thompson from Enon Baptist and Prison Chaplain Doug Sanders.
Photos by Marcella Wilson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Century’s Boats And Floats Christmas Parade
November 21, 2016
Century’s 4th Annual Boats and Floats Christmas Parade is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 17.
The parade will line up at 5 p.m. at Century Auto Parts and travel south on North Century Boulevard (visitors must stand on the southbound side) to Showalter Park were there will be vendors and many more festivities. Winners of the boat/float contest will be announced at Showalter Park.
For more information, or to register to enter the parade, call Kim at (850) 256-3208.
Pictured: The 2015 Boats and Floats Christmas Parade in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Community Thanksgiving Service Held
November 21, 2016
Multiple churches in the Molino joined together Sunday night for the annual Molino Community Thanksgiving Service at Highland Baptist Church. The service focused on unity the Church and Thanksgiving. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors Cross Country Team
November 21, 2016
The Northview High School Cross Country team recently celebrated their season at Sky Zone in Pensacola. Awards presented included (listed below each photo):
Coach’s Award winners: Brandon Korinchak, Lexxi Baggett.
Most Improved: Starla Weaver.
Fastest: Brandon Korinchak and Marissa Rothrock.
Jumni Ross Award: Sara McCreary.
Seniors: Brandon Korinchak, Sara McCreary, Adrian King. Not pictured: Lettering: Jace Weber, Josiah Stilwell, Marissa Rothrock, Cheyenne Johnson, Kirsten White.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Man Claims $105K Prize For Lottery Ticket Sold In Cantonment
November 21, 2016
A Walnut Hill man has claimed a $$105,937.07 prize for a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Cantonment
Raymond E. Poitier purchased the ticket at the Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29. The ticket one of two winning tickets sold for the October 28 drawing. The other winning ticket was sold in Miami.
The 358 tickets matching four numbers won $95 each. Another 11,219 tickets matching three numbers are worth $8.50 each, and 10,735 tickets holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
The October 28 winning numbers were 07-08-10-16-25.
Escambia Commission Installation, Reorganization Meeting Set For Tuesday
November 20, 2016
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners’ installation and reorganization meeting is Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Escambia County Government Complex, Board Chambers, located at 221 Palafox Place in Pensacola. Each November the board holds a reorganization meeting, during which the newly-elected or re-elected commissioners are sworn into office and the new chairman and vice chairman assume their roles.
At the meeting, District 1 Commissioner-elect Jeff Bergosh, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May and District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will take the oath of office. In addition, the board will reorganize with District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill serving as chairman and District 1 Commissioner-elect Jeff Bergosh serving as vice chairman for the coming year.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
November 20, 2016
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. There will be no work that requires lane closures on state roadways from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 (State Road (S.R.) 95) Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to 9 Mile Road- Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 near the U.S. 29/Nine Mile Road overpass between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Tuesday, Nov. 22 as workers install barrier wall to accommodate the construction of the new bridge. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Perdido Key Drive (S.R. 292) Resurfacing from the Alabama State Line to the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge- Intermittent and alternating daytime lane closures will continue through Tuesday, Nov. 22 as crews perform shoulder reconstruction work. Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Davis Highway (S.R. 291) Resurfacing from north of Fairfield Drive to north of Langley Avenue- Intermittent lane restrictions from Brent Lane to Langley Avenue continue through Monday, Nov. 21. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Turn Lane Construction east of I-10 Interchange- Westbound right, outside lane closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 as crews construct a westbound right turn lane into Westwood Apartments.
- 9 Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest to U.S. 29- Motorists traveling Untreiner Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Powell Street will encounter intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Tuesday, Nov. 22 as crews lay additional asphalt for an upcoming traffic shift. Once paving is complete, traffic will be shifted eastward onto the temporary asphalt as crews begin drainage improvements on the west side of Untreiner Avenue. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727/295) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway to North Pace Boulevard- Intermittent and alternating lane closures on Fairfield Drive between Mobile Highway and North Pace Boulevard between 8:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. through Wednesday morning, Nov. 23 as crews perform paving operations. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge Replacement- The road is temporarily closed as crews begin construction of a new bridge. The project is anticipated to be complete spring 2017.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Bridge– The outside lane of U.S. 98 eastbound, on the east end of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze, will be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 as crews perform tree trimming work.
- S.R. 87 Maintenance Operations from Ridge Crest Drive to Magnolia Street in Milton- Southbound outside, right lane closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 as crews test and repair air leaks in manholes.
- I-10 Resurfacing from east of S.R. 87 to the Okaloosa County Line- Intermittent and alternating lane closures east and westbound between the S.R. 87 interchange and the Okaloosa County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 23 as crews perform construction activities. Motorists are reminded the speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH within the lane closure.
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. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling in a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Three Pedestrians Hit By Vehicle, One Dies
November 20, 2016
One of three pedestrians hit by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Escambia County has died.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 19-year old Bryant Zachidny was westbound on Navy Boulevard approaching Old Corry Field Road as three pedestrians were walking north across Navy Boulevard in a crosswalk. Zachidny’s 201 Chevrolet Lumina struck all three pedestrians at 12:05 a.m.
Nicholas Murphy, 19, later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baptist Hospital. Breona Mackoff, 18, and Zachary Meehan, 18, were also hit. Mackoff ws listed in critical condition at Baptist Hospital, while Meehan received injuries and was not transported to the hospital.
Any charges against Zachidny are pending the outcome of the FHP investigation.