Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Telephone Scam
April 6, 2015
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents that a telephone con artist is posing as a deputy. The SRSO was alerted to numerous calls made late last week.
The con artist calls citizens and states that they are with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and tells they will arrested on an outstanding warrant if they do not make a payment over the telephone. The caller has been described as “very convincing” and “confident” during the conversation.
“These calls are not coming from your Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. These are considered telephone scams. If you receive a call from these individuals, you are requested to not make any payments over the phone to these individuals,” the agency said in a press release.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office does not make solicitation telephone calls for warrants. The only communications with wanted individuals is by a postcard type mailer.
For more information concerning an active warrant, call the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 981-2200.
Drivers Escape Injury In Highway 29 Crash
April 6, 2015
There were no injuries reported in a two vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon on Highway 29 at Barrineau Park Road. Occupants in both vehicles refused medical treatment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Northview Volleyball Tryouts, Open Gym Dates Scheduled
April 6, 2015
Northview High School volleyball tryouts will be held later this month, and a series of “open gym” dates beginning this week will provide practice time.
Open Gym will be held April 8, 19, 14 and 17 from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Attendance is not required.
Tryouts will be held April 27 and 28 from 3:30 until 5:00 in the Northview gym.
A current sports physical is required before tryouts or open gym. For more information, contact Mrs. Luker at the school.
Car Show In Jay To Benefit Relay For Life
April 6, 2015
The “Show ‘n Shine” car and truck show will be held Saturday, April 11 in the Jay City Park.
The car show begins at noon, with judging at 3:00. The early entry fee is $20, and increases to $25 at the gate. Awards will be presented for best in show and best project.
All proceeds from the car show will go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more info, call (850) 565-0504.
Escambia To Use Federal Funds To Rehabilitate Or Reconstruct Housing In Century
April 6, 2015
An interlocal agreement will allow Escambia County to pass $75,000 federal funding along to the Town of Century to rehabilitate or reconstruct at least one home.
Century is not an “entitlement community” and does not directly receive any U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME funds as Escambia County does. Though Century can apply for funding through the state’s Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, they are not guaranteed funding through that application. Funding through the state program was last received by Century in 2012.
Due to the needs in Century, Escambia County has sporadically funded HOME projects in Century since 1994.
Century will handle client applications and construction management for the homeowner(s) who will receive housing repair assistance through the agreement and will contribute some funds toward the project. Theproject will allow for substantial rehabilitation of at least one home or complete reconstruction. The assistance will be secured against the property in the form of a low interest loan, deferred payment loan and/or deferred payment grant based on the age and income of the homeowner. The Century project gives preference to a very low income homeowner.
The Escambia County Commission will vote on the agreement at their April 9 meeting.
Cantonment Meeting: Learn How To Protect Your Home Against Formosan Termites
April 6, 2015
Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) is hosting a free public workshop Tuesday in Cantonment for area residents to learn necessary steps to protect their greatest investment from costly Formosan termite damage.
Annually, Formosan termites cause $1 billion in damage in the United States, and our surrounding areas of Escambia, of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa countis are known hot spots for these aggressive pests. Florida’s temperate climate provides a perfect environment for termites, and immediate signs of structural damage to a home may go undetected for long periods of time. Springtime serves as the breeding season for most species of termites, and Formosan termites will be swarming in May, so it is important for residents to understand what they can do in advance to protect their homes.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is collaborating with the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s Extension Offices in the Panhandle to educate homeowners about Formosan termites. Homeowners can learn methods for controlling this structural pest and protecting their homes by attending one of four educational meetings being held in the month of April. Homeowners are also encouraged to bring their pest control contract to one of these workshops for review.
Specific topics include:
- Formosan termite biology including simple ways to identify them
- Available Formosan termite pest control protection for your home
- Florida law and building code pertaining to termites
- What you can do to recognize and fix the weaknesses in and around your home
- Bring your pest control contract for review by FDACS experts
Registration is encourage, but not required, for meetings that will be held as follows:
Escambia County Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 6 – 8 p.m. at Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. Contact Beth Bolles to register: bbolles@ufl.edu or (850) 475-5230.
South Santa Rosa County Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 6- 8 p.m. at Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze, Contact Johanna Welch to register: Johanna.Welch@FreshFromFlorida.com or (850) 363-5845.
North Santa Rosa County Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6- 8 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Extension, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton. Contact Johanna Welch to register: Johanna.Welch@FreshFromFlorida.com or (850) 363-5845.
Photo courtesy UF/IFAS for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘Graffiti Bridge’ Used To Spread Easter Message
April 5, 2015
“Graffiti Bridge” in Pensacola, as seen on Easter Morning. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Faithful Celebrate Resurrection At Easter Services
April 5, 2015
Easter morning sunrise services and special church services were held at many locations across the area Sunday morning.
One of the largest sunrise services in North Escambia was held in Molino as several churches came together for a community Easter morning sunrise service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, celebrating with music and a message.
Other sunrise services were held in Century, Atmore,Walnut Hill, Flomaton, Gonzalez and Cantonment. And thousands attended a Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Sonrise Service held at the Blue Wahoos Stadium downtown.
The sunrise services celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful. According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pictured top and below: A morning “Sonrise Service” at Pensacola’s Maritime Stadium Sunday. Courtesy photos from Marcus Pointe Baptist Church for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Hits Utility Pole In Highway 95A Crash
April 5, 2015
One person was injured when they slammed their vehicle into a utility pole early Sunday morning near Cottage Hill.
The driver of the passenger car lost on Highway 95A near Williams Ditch Road about 2:30 a.m. and struck a utility pole nearly head-on, nearly snapping the pole in half. The vehicle came to rest upside down in a ditch.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details, including the name of the person injured, have not yet been released as they continue their investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Cantonment Wreck
April 5, 2015
One person was injured in a single vehicle wreck Saturday night in Cantonment.
The driver of this car left the roadway and struck a pole on Highway 29 near the Winn Dixie shopping center. The adult male was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS as a trauma alert.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver’s name has not yet been released.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.