FHP Seeks Info On Walnut Hill Hit And Run Crash
February 9, 2015
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking information about a hit and run accident Sunday night in Walnut Hill.
According to the FHP, 42-year old Thomas Grey Douglas of Jay was northbound on Pine Forest Road near Allen Road in a 1990 Ford F150 when he met a southbound vehicle with high beams on about 9:18 p.m. Sunday. The approaching vehicle crossed the center line and struck Douglas’ truck on the left side and fled the scene.
Douglas and his passenger, 40-year old Cathy Lyn Douglas of Jay, were not injured.
The suspect vehicle has possible damage to the left side of the vehicle, with additional damage to the left side mirror, rubber stripping and left side rims. The vehicle is believed to be a white Chevrolet 1500.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to email Trooper Josh Tucker at joshuatucker@flhsmv.gov.
Four Injured, Including Three Juveniles, In Highway 29 Crash
February 9, 2015
Four people were injured in a single vehicle crash this morning on Highway 29 near Cotton Lake Road north of Molino.
One adult and three juveniles were transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola following the 6:45 a.m. crash. None of their injuries were considered to be life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation into the crash. Further details have not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Work Nearing Completion On Jack’s Branch Road Widening Project
February 9, 2015
Well more than a year after it began, work is making real progress on a $2.6 million project to widen and resurface Jacks Branch Road from Muscogee Road to Barrineau Park. The project saw major delays, when following the April flood and into the summer, most of the work on the project seemed to stop, according to area residents.
Drainage work is complete, and crews are now working on widening the roadway with 11-foot travel lanes and four-foot paved shoulders with some minor drainage improvements.. Overall, the project is now 90 percent complete, according to Escambia County.
The project was funded by the Florida Department of Transportation and is being managed by Escambia County’s Engineering division. Roads, Inc. is the primary contractor.
The Jack’s Branch Road project is now estimated to be completed next month.
Pictured: Jack’s Branch Road Sunday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Rep. Ingram Receives Exemplary Public Service Award From Counties Association
February 9, 2015
Rep. Clay Ingram was recently presented with the Florida Association of Counties Exemplary Public Service Award.
“Representative Ingram has always had an open door to listen to the concerns of not only the counties he represents but all of Florida’s 67 counties. We are appreciative of this and his consistent consideration to honor home rule by limiting unfunded mandates and preemptions on counties,” said Cragin Mosteller, communications director for the Florida Association of Counties.
Pictured: Rep. Clay Ingram (left) and FAC’s Davin Suggs (right). Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Look Back: Tate Drama Dept. Presents The Addams Family Musical
February 9, 2015
The Tate High School Drama Department presented a three-night run of “The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy”. The production brought the characters of Gomez Addams, Morticia Addams, Uncle Fester, Wednesday Addams, Pugsley Addams, Grandma, Lurch and other to life in an original story with Wednesday falling in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met.
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Byrneville Elementary’s Vocabulary Words On Parade
February 9, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School recently held a Literacy Week Parade. Students dressed as vocabulary words for the celebration.
For more Byrneville Elementary School Literacy Week Parade photos, click here.
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Sweetheart Edition: Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk Is Saturday
February 9, 2015
The Northview High School Chief Challenge 5K is returning with a Sweetheart 5K Run/Walk this Saturday morning, February 14 – Valentines Day – at 9 a.m.
While open to individual runners and walkers, couples are encouraged to enter the event. There will be special awards given to the fastest couple and the cutest couple in additional to traditional overall and age category awards.
For a registration form and complete details, click here. Registrations are discounted through Friday, with late registration Saturday morning at Northview from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Packet pick up with be Friday from 3:30 until 5:00 in the Northview gym and Saturday morning beginning at 7:30. To download an entry form, click here.
For more information, email Natalie Nall nnelson@escambia.k12.fl.us.
The Chief Challenge 5K is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: A previous Chief Challenge 5K. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Bill Could Bolster Dental Care In Underserved Areas
February 9, 2015
A Senate Republican has filed a proposal that would create a program to provide financial help to dentists who work in areas of Florida that lack adequate dental care. The proposal filed by Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, would provide money that could be used for such things as repaying dental-school loans and investing in property and facilities.
“The Legislature recognizes that maintaining good oral health is integral to overall health status and that the good health of residents of this state is an important contributing factor in economic development,” the bill says. “Better health, including better oral health, enables workers to be more productive, reduces the burden of health care costs, and enables children to improve in cognitive development.”
The bill would focus on dentists who work in “dental health professional shortage areas” or “medically underserved areas,” both of which are federal designations. For example, dentists could qualify if they work at public-health programs in those areas. Lawmakers will consider the proposal during the legislative session that starts March 3.
by The News Service of Florida
Reimagine Century Returning This Year With Hope For Those In Need
February 8, 2015
Reimagine Century is returning this year with hope for those in need, and organizers are meeting this week to make plans.
Community agencies, businesses, churches and others will come together on Saturday, May 16 to help the needy in Century and surrounding areas. Activities planned include a food giveaway, clothing giveaway, free haircuts and manicures, free laundry detergent and much more.
“The Century community and surrounding areas are such a blessing to all who visit. This was the sentiment of every church, business, community service organization, and ministry during the first Reimagine Century event held last year in September that all who were involved would like to return for the 2015 event,” Linda English, event organizer, said.
Anyone that wishes to be involved in the event is invited to a volunteer meeting at 7:00 Tuesday evening at the Century Community Center at the corner of West Highway 4 and Industrial Boulevard.
Pictured: The first Reimagine Century event last September. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Want To Learn More About Local Law Enforcement?
February 8, 2015
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for a Citizens Law Enforcement Academy class.
The 10-week course will allow participants to learn about the daily operations of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, including patrol, dispatch, crime scene, major crimes, sexual predators, a K-9 demonstration, jail tour, the judicial process, DUI, missing children, SWAT, narcotics, gangs and more. Instructors are all current professionals in their field of expertise.
Classes will meet once per week from 5-9 p.m. at the ECSO Administration Building beginning Thursday, March 5. Participants must be at least 16 years of age. Each weekly session begins with a free meal.
For more information or to sign up, click here, or call David Craig at (850) 436-9281.