Nine Mile Road Dodge’s Convenience Store Shut Down Suddenly Tuesday
September 3, 2024
The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store on East Nine Mile Road closed suddenly Tuesday morning.
All signage and branding were removed from the store, the parking lot was closed off, and vendors were apparently removing their products from the building.
NorthEscambia.com reached out to the company’s home office in Tupelo, Mississippi. We were told they would not make any comment to the media by a representative that then hung up the phone.
The Pensacola location of Dodge’s has been removed from the company’s website, and a Facebook page for the location says it is permanently closed. “Store Closed” signs were also posted at the entrance.
In response to a Facebook question we posted, the company confirmed, “…we are closing our Pensacola location.”
The location was constructed in 2001, according to Escambia County tax records.
Pictured: The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store on East Nine Mile Road as seen Tuesday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Injured in Cantonment Crash
September 3, 2024
One person was injured in a traffic crash Tuesday afternoon afternoon at Highway 29 and Morris Avenue in Cantonment.
The wreck happened shortly after 1:00 p.m. and resulted in one adult being transported to a local hospital by Escambia County EMS. Three other individuals, including two children, were evaluated by first responders but declined transport, according to Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Update: Missing Man Last Seen In Beulah Located
September 3, 2024
UPDATE: Lyen Nathaniel Johnson has been located.
A Florida Purple Alert was issued late Monday night for 31-year-old Lyen Nathaniel Johnson.
Johnson was last seen in the area of Beulah Road and Nine Mile Road on Monday. He was wearing a white shirt with red designs, tan pants, and black shoes.
He may be driving a white 2010 Chevy Suburban Florida with Jacksonville Jaguar Tag #J1BIN, and a Florida Gators tag on the front. He is described as 5′9″, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
A Florida Purple Alert is an emergency alert system used to assist in the location of missing adults who are suffering from a mental or cognitive disability.
Cantonment Man Charged With Possessing Drugs, Two Daggers While Riding His Bike
September 3, 2024
A Cantonment man has been charged with possessing drugs and two daggers.
Victor Jerome Jenkins, 55, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon.
A deputy patrolling the area of West Michigan Avenue and Armenia Drive stopped Jenkins as he was riding his bicycle about 2:09 a.m. on August 22 with no red light on the rear of the bicycle. A records check indicated that he had an outstanding warrant from Santa Rosa County.
A search of Jenkins revealed a white substance in his backpack that field tested positive for methamphetamine and two concealed fixed bladed daggers. Deputies also reported finding a glass smoking pipe on Jenkins’ vest pocket.
Jenkins was also given a verbal warning for no visible red light attached to the rear of his bicycle.
Victor remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $16,000.
House Makeover: Molino Fire Station Edition
September 3, 2024
Call a house makeover, Molino Fire Station edition.
As we recently reported, career fighters are now staffing the Molino Fire Station 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means they are working, eating, sleeping, and just hanging out between calls at the Molino Fire Station.
Now that crews are living in the station, it’s undergoing a bit of a makeover. We stopped by and took an impromptu tour recently with Escambia County Fire Rescue Chief Adam Harrison and Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. It’s only fair to note that what you see in these photos depicts a real working fire station. The firefighters did not have a chance to “straighten up” for visitors in advance.
There’s still painting to be done, a new Viking stove will be installed, and other working and aesthetic upgrades will take place.
The Molino Fire Station was constructed as a volunteer firehouse. Molino is now what is known as combination department –volunteers would still respond to calls alongside the paid crews.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Fire Rescue Mourns Passing Of Chief Mark Clark
September 3, 2024
Escambia County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of Chief Mark Clark.
Clief Clark faithfully served the residents of Ferry Pass and Escambia County for 34 years.
Clark passed away Saturday, September 1 surrounded by family, friends, and his fellow firefighter brothers and sisters
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Pete The Cat Wins ‘Kids Votes Count’ Poll At West Florida Libraries
September 3, 2024
Pete the Cat was named the overwhelming winner of the 2024 Kids’ Votes Count poll at the West Florida Libraries.
“It was not even close,” Assistant Director of Library Services Christal Bell-Rivera said.
The program was designed to help engage kids of all ages in the voting process by encouraging them to exercise their right to vote for their favorite literary character. The voting coincided with the August Primary early voting period for adults.
Over 600 kids voted during the event, choosing from a field of candidates that included:
- Eragon
- Groot
- Harry Potter
- Luffy
- Pigeon
- Nancy Drew
- Amelia Bedlia
- Pete the Cat
- Katniss Everdeen
Pigeon fished a distant second in the voting, while Harry Potter came in third.
Pictured top: Reading Pete The Cat at the Molino Branch Library recently were: (L-R) Molino Library Branch Manager Rachel Kahalley, WFPL Assistant Director of Library Services Christal Bell-Rivera, and Director of Library Services Todd Humble. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: The 2024 Kids’ Votes Count at the Century Branch Library.
Bonus Photos: Northview Cheerleaders, Fans, Band And NJROTC
September 3, 2024
Here’s a bonus NorthEscambia.com photo gallery highlighting the cheerleaders, band, NJROTC and fans from the Destin at Northview game.
For the gallery, click or tap here.
For a game action story and gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Don’t Sleep At The Wheel: It’s Florida Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
September 3, 2024
The Florida Legislature designates the first week of September each year as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to educate the public on the dangers of driving while drowsy.
The intent is to educate the public on the dangers of driving while drowsy and to honor the memory of 8-year-old Ronshay Dugans. Ronshay Dugans was killed in 2008 when her school bus was hit by a driver that fell asleep at the wheel.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said do not drive when you are tired, because fatigue can:
- Slow down your thought process and reaction time.
- Affect your judgment and vision.
- Impair your sense and abilities.
- Cause micro-sleeping (“nodding off”) or falling completely asleep.
Neighborhood Nuisance: Abandoned Dilapidated Mobile Home Finally Removed From Century Roadside
September 2, 2024
Residents of a Century neighborhood can finally breathe a sigh of relief after an abandoned dilapidated mobile home that had become a neighborhood nuisance was finally removed.
According to Escambia County, the trailer was abandoned along the roadway in the 200 Block of East Hecker Road on July 25, quickly becoming a source of concern
Escambia County was prepared to remove and destroy and abandoned depilated mobile home was sitting near the entrance of Showalter Park for over a month, but by September 1, the trailer had been removed by someone.
According to a report submitted by the Florida Highway Patrol, the tractor trailer that was hauling the mobile home through Century broke an axle in the middle of the intersection of East Hecker Road and Jefferson Avenue. Highway Patrol contacted Ace Towing to assist with removing the tractor trailer and mobile home from the intersection. Ace Towing left the mobile home on the right-of-way, at the 200 block of East Hecker Road, but towed the truck to their row yard because it was unregistered.
Due to complaints by residents to the office of Century Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr., Escambia County Code Enforcement was called to address the mobile home and posted a notice on the trailer to remove it from the right of way. A sheriff’s deputy that responded to the incident told the county that the driver of the truck, Martin Flowers, from Grand Bay, Alabama, removed the mobile home from the property of 9441 Old Flomaton Road in Century which is owned by Amy Terhune. On August 8, Code Enforcement went to the property and attempted to make contact with the owner but was not successful.
This Thursday, the Escambia County Commission was scheduled to vote on a recommendation to order the removal and disposal of the mobile home,
Escambia County provides code enforcement services in Century under and interlocal agreement.
Picture above and first below: A dilapidated mobile home was abandoned immediately next to Hecker Road in Century on July 25. Pictured below: Someone removed the mobile home by September 1, just a few days before Escambia County was set to approve its removal and destruction. Photos for NorthEscambia.com and NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
