Cantonment Man Charged After Alleged Armed Confrontation With Several Older Adults
December 11, 2024
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges following an alleged incident involving a firearm and physical altercations with several older adults.
David Alan Arnette, 66, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery on a person over age 65, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, one count of battery on a person on a person over age 65, and one count of battery.
Arnette allegedly entered a residence, pulled a handgun out of pocket and pointing it at a 63-year-old woman, a 71-year-old man and a 74-year-old man and saying, “and you should die”, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said he then pushed the 74-year-old man to the ground before pushing a 62-year-old woman when she tried to de-escalate the situation.
The 74-year-old told deputies that he was playing pool with his friends when Arnette entered the residence and threw down power tools angerly and stated that the tools were stolen. According to an arrest report, he then pulled a handgun as the situation escalated.
Arnette remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $14,000.
Santa Visits Century Library, Plans Other Library Stops (With Gallery)
December 11, 2024
Santa stopped at the Century Branch Library Tuesday evening.
After a couple of special stories from Santa, children were able to take photos with Santa and share their Christmas wish lists. From dolls, to trampolines to video games, Santa heard a variety of wishes.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Santa has several other visits planned to other West Florida Public Library locations.
Molino Library
- Thursday, December 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Bellview Library
- Tuesday, December 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Tryon Library
- Thursday, December 19, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Pensacola Library
- Wednesday, December 18, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, December 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Southwest Library
- Friday, December 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Westside Library
- Thursday, December 12, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
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Ascend Cares Spreads Joy With Presents For All At Escambia Westgate School
December 11, 2024
The students at Escambia Westgate School were the recipients of holiday cheer thanks to presents for all from Ascend Cares.
Ascend Cares recently delivered Christmas presents to every student at Escambia Westgate. The students received a present from their wish list delivered by Santa, and the Grinch also visited with students. The gifts were funded by the Ascend Cares Foundation, which is supported by employee donations.
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Three Escambia County Fires Add Red Bulbs To Fire Safety Wreath
December 11, 2024
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed three more red bulbs in their fire safety wreath to represent residential structure fires that displaced residents.
At 10:42 p.m. on Saturday, the Cantonment, Ensley, Brent, Bellview and Osceola fire stations responded to a residential structure fire in the 10000 block of Bowman Avenue of 10 Mile Road. Firefighters arrived to find a working fire that had extended to the attic of the single-story home. During the primary search of the home, two dogs were rescued by ECFR firefighters; however, one pot-bellied pig was discovered deceased due to the fire. The American Red Cross assisted the displaced occupants. ECFR conducted the investigation and determined the fire was accidental and electrical in nature.
On Saturday, an accidental fire that started on the exterior of a single-story multi-residential home on Mobile Highway displaced occupants.
Also last week, a fifth-wheel camper used as primary residence near Hill Drive in Brent injured one person that was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS. The fire cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida Bureau of Fire and Arson.
the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the City of Pensacola to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign. Five-foot wreaths are on display at locations that included 21 county fire stations. Each time firefighters respond to a residential or commercial structure fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential and commercial buildings.
Pictured: A Saturday night fire on Bowman Avenue. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High’s Lacy Wilson Signs To Play Softball With Huntingdon College
December 11, 2024
Tate High School’s Lacey Wilson signed on Tuesday play softball for Huntingdon College
For more photos, click here.
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Jay Takes Two From Northview, Tate Falls To PHS (With NHS Gallery)
December 11, 2024
The Jay Royals swept two from the Northview Chiefs Tuesday night in Bratt.
In boys action, Jay defeated Northview 60-46, and in girls action, Jay topped Northview 69-15.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Also on Tuesday night, The Pensacola Tigers defeated the Tate Aggies 70-62.
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Walnut Hill Man Arrested For Shoplifting And Drug Possession At Atmore Walmart
December 11, 2024
A routine call at Walmart led Atmore Police officers to arrest a Walnut Hill man for shoplifting and drug possession recently.
While on another call, officers observed Walmart Loss Prevention confronting 54-year old Rodney Showers, 54, for allegedly stealing merchandise. Officers assisted in recovering the stolen items and detained Showers.
During a search related to the arrest, officers reported finding a small amount of crack cocaine and a glass pipe containing drug residue in Showers’ possession.
Showers was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft of property fourth degree. He was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Alabama, where he remains in custody.
CSX Is Done With Crossing Closures, Maintenance in Escambia County
December 10, 2024
There’s some welcomed traffic news today for Escambia County drivers today — CSX is done with crossing closures and maintenance in the county.
Over the past several weeks, CSX closed almost every one of their railroad crossings in the county from downtown Pensacola to the state line in Century.
But the last of the closed crossings opened Monday, and an Escambia County official says the railroad company is done with their work in the county.
Most recently, CSX returned and redid work at the Old Chemstrand, Kingsfield and Ten Mile road crossings, all of which opened on Monday afternoon.
Pictured: Railroad closures on Old Chemstrand, Kingsfield and Ten Mile roads. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Read With A Dog Wednesday At Molino Library
December 10, 2024
A Christmas edition of Read with a Dog is coming to the Molino Library on Wednesday.
Children can read to a dog that just loves stories and snuggles, building confidence for young readers.
The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Molino Library, 6450 Highway 95A North at the Molino Community Center.
Escambia Deputy Donates Stuffed Animal To Escambia Westgate Elementary Students
December 10, 2024
Elementary students at Escambia Westgate School recently received a stuffed animal personally donated by an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy.
Deputy Chad Roop, who works in the ECSO Traffic Division, delivered the Snoopy and Curious George stuff animals to students at Westgate and Lincoln Park Elementary School.
Roop purchased the animals himself from the Kohl’s Cares program.
Pictured: Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Roop donated Snoopy and Curious George stuffed animals to elementary students at Escambia Westgate School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
