Car, Semi Collide Sunday Night On Highway 29 In Cantonment
September 2, 2024
There were no serious injuries reported in a crash involving a Dodge and a semi truck Sunday night in Cantonment.
The crash happened about 8:40 p.m.on northbound Highway 29 near Woodberry Circle.
The driver of the car was being evaluated on scene by Escambia County EMS for injuries that were not considered serious. The driver of the truck was not injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
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Beulah Academy Of Science FFA Names New Officer Team
September 2, 2024
The Beulah Academy of Science FFA has named their 2024-2025 officer team recently.
They are:
- President: Addyson Creighton
- Vice President: Kal Paaaina
- Secretary: Trinity Mangan
- Treasurer: Becca Decoux
- Reporter: Luci Graham
- Sentinel: Justin Washburn
- Jr Advisor: Aubree Jones
- Chaplain: Kamron Alim
- Public Relations: Liv Bramlett
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Bicycling Flomaton Man Arrested On Drug Charges In Century
September 2, 2024
A Flomaton man was arrested on drug charges in Century as he was riding his bicycle between dollar stores.
James Nicholas Jordan, 43, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. He remained in the Escambia County Jail in Pensacola Monday awaiting extradition to Escambia County, AL, on an outstanding warrant for forgery first degree.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the parking lot of the Food Giant on North Century Boulevard observed Jordan ride his bicycle up to the nearby Family Dollar store at 8 p.m. on August 20. The deputy watched as Jordan rode his bicycle across North Century Boulevard to a Dollar General store, noting that the bicycle did not have any working lights. The deputy waiting outside the Dollar General for Jordan to exit.
Deputies spotted a clear glass smoking pipe in plain view in a cup holder on the bicycle, according to an arrest report. Inside a green cap that appeared to be from a soft drink bottle, deputies reported finding a substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine. Also in a bag on the on the bike, deputies located a gold in color smoking pipe with residue.
Blue Wahoos Drop Series Finale In Last-Ever Meeting Against M-Braves
September 2, 2024
written by Bill Vilona
The Blue Wahoos knew that a revamped roster, pitchers getting elevated, plus an extended road trip in August could bring some difficult challenges in the season’s final weeks.
It’s proven steeper than imagined.
In a homestand where they hoped to improve their position in the second-half race, the Blue Wahoos’ 9-3 loss Sunday against the Mississippi Braves was their fourth in a tough week at Blue Wahoos Stadium. And it brought a three-week record to 4-14.
But the crowd of 4,325 mostly stayed for what Sundays have been following games. Children ran the bases. Parents took video and cellphone photos. Families stayed to toss baseballs in the outfield.
With 12 games now remaining, the Blue Wahoos (64-50 overall, 26-30 in second half) remain four games back of the Biloxi Shuckers and now trail the M-Braves by three games in the chase for the second qualifying playoff spot.
This game marked the final time the M-Braves and Blue Wahoos played. Next season, the M-Braves are moving to Columbus, Georgia and into a revamped 98-year-old stadium on the riverfront to form a new franchise and Double-A affiliate for the Atlanta Braves.
Once again, Sunday became a scenario where an opportunity for a mid-game rally didn’t happen and the M-Braves seized upon their chances to take the series 4-2.
Patrick Monteverde was set to make his second start Sunday, following his best outing of the season in a Tuesday win that snapped the team’s six-game losing streak.
But Monteverde was summoned to rejoin Triple-A Jacksonville and the Blue Wahoos’ pitching staff was further thinned.
The game started well for the Blue Wahoos. Andrew Pintar led off with a single, then scored on Jared Serna’s RBI ground out.
Nathan Martorella blasted his 12th home run in the third inning for a 2-1 lead. After the M-Braves regained the lead on sacrifice fly and Bryson Horne’s solo homer off Pensacola starter Tristan Steves, the Blue Wahoos had their chance to answer.
They loaded the bases with one out in the bottom half of the inning. But newcomer Josh Zamora hit a roller back to the M-Braves’ pitcher Jhancarlos Lara, who went to the plate to trigger a pitcher-catcher-first base double play to end the inning.
The M-Braves then added two more runs in the fifth, another in the sixth and the Blue Wahoos had only two singles the rest of the way.
The Blue Wahoos’ Paul McIntosh and Johnny Olmstead each had a pair of hits in the game, getting the bulk of the team’s seven hits.
Stevens absorbed the loss on the mound after giving up three runs in four innings. Relievers Tyler Eckberg, Adam Laskey and Woo-Suk Go all yielded runs in relief.
The Blue Wahoos will have Monday off before traveling to Birmingham on Tuesday to begin a six-game trip against the Birmingham Barons.
Fire Destroys Large Detached Garage In Cottage Hill For Second Time In Four Years
September 1, 2024
For the second time in just over four years, fire destroyed a large, detached garage in Cottage Hill on Saturday afternoon.
The fire on Williams Ditch Road east of Handy Road was reported about 3:15 p.m. The first units for Escambia County Fire Rescue arrived to find the two-car garage fully involved in fire. Firefighters immediately went to work to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby home.
The homeowner tells NorthEscambia.com that radio-controlled car batteries had been placed on chargers in the garage just before the fire. Escambia County Fire Rescue conducted the investigation and determined lithium-ion batteries on the charger caused the fire. .
The garage had been rebuilt after it was destroyed by fire about 8 p.m. on April 27, 2020. Information on the cause of that fire was not available Saturday.
Pictured above and first two photos below Fire rips through a large, detached garage in Cottage Hill Saturday afternoon. Picture bottom photos: The same garage burned in April 2020. NorthEscambia.com and reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Pine Forest Road
September 1, 2024
A man died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on Pine Forest Road in Cantonment.
The incident happened about 9:20 p.m. on Pine Forest just north of Highway 297A. The Florida Highway Patrol said a 17-year-old female from Pace was traveling southbound on Pine Forest Road approaching Jasper Street as a 52-year Pensacola man was walking his bicycle southbound in the roadway. Trooper said the teen failed to see the man in the roadway and struck him.
The man was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased after being transported by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details on the crash.
Century High School Class of 1974 To Celebrate 50th Reunion
September 1, 2024
The Century High School Class of 1974 is gearing up for their 50th reunion. The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 21, at 5 p.m. at The Loft at Driskells in Byrneville.
The evening will kick off with a social gathering, followed by a dinner.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Sandra Greenwell at (850) 572-4310.
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Stock Up on Storm Supplies Tax Free In Florida
September 1, 2024
Shoppers in Florida can stock up on storm supplies tax free through Friday, September 6 during a Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
This year, Floridians are expected to save millions on vital disaster preparedness supplies such as pet supplies, tarps, batteries, generators and flashlights, which are all included in the list of items eligible to be purchased tax-free.
Below is a list of all qualifying items:
Selling for $10 or less
- Wet dog or cat food if sold individually or the equivalent if sold in a box or case
Selling for $15 or less
- Manual can openers
- Collapsible or travel-sized food or water bowls for pets
- Cat litter pans
- Pet waste disposal bags
- Hamster or rabbit substrate
Selling for $20 or less
- Reusable ice packs
- Leashes, collars, and muzzles for pets
- Pet pads
Selling for $25 or less
- Cat litter weighing 25 or fewer pounds
Selling for $40 or less
- Candles
- Flashlights
- Lanterns
- Pet beds
Selling for $50 or less
- Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios
- Gas or diesel fuel tanks
- Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only – a AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, 9-volt
Selling for $60 or less
- Nonelectric food storage coolers
- Portable power banks
Selling for $70 or less
- Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Carbon monoxide detectors
Selling for $100 or less
- Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
- Ground anchor systems
- Portable pet kennels and carriers
- Ratchet straps
- Tie-down kits
- Dry dog or cat food weighing less than 50 pounds
Selling for $3,000 or less
- Portable generators used to provide light or communications or to preserve food in a power outage
A previous two-week isaster Sales Tax Holiday was held June 1-14.
Labor Day Closures, Trash Schedule Info
September 1, 2024
Are government office and services will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Escambia County Closures
The following Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, September. 2:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Waste Services Administration
- Escambia County Area Transit Administration and Customer Service
Escambia County Exceptions
- The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Monday, September 2.
- ECAT buses and the UWF trolleys will not run service Monday, September 2. The Pensacola Beach Trolleys will run their last day of regular service. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, September 3.
Town of Century
Town of Century offices will be closed on Monday, September 2
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. ECUA offices, including our Customer Service Department, will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 8:30 a.m.
Residential and commercial sanitation collections for ECUA customers will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual.
City of Pensacola
The following City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed Monday:
- City of Pensacola administrative offices
- City Hall
- City of Pensacola community resource centers
City of Pensacola Exceptions
- Osceola Golf Course and Roger Scott Tennis Center will remain open.
Pensacola Sanitation Service Changes:
Some City Sanitation customers will experience a change of schedule the week of Monday, September 2, with Monday and Tuesday services occurring one day later than their normal pickup day. This only applies to City of Pensacola Sanitation customers.
- Customers who normally receive service on Mondays will receive service on Tuesday, September 3.
- Customers who normally receive service on Tuesdays will receive service on Wednesday, September 4.
- Thursday and Friday customers will see no change.
Road Construction Remains On Hold Through Labor Day; Lane Closures Return Tuesday
September 1, 2024
For the Labor Day holiday period, the Florida Department of Transportation has announced there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at through 12 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3.
Beginning Tuesday, Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Interstate Circle Bridge Over Eight Mile Creek – Interstate Circle is closed at the Eight Mile Creek Bridge through mid-2025 while crews replace the bridge. Signage is in place to detour drivers around the work zone using Pine Forest Road, Longleaf Drive and Wymart Road.
- Interstate 10 (I-10) at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) – I-10, between U.S. 29 and I-110, is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction. From Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 5, drivers will also encounter intermittent lane closures on I-10 near U.S. 29 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is also closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound. Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4, upon entering the U.S. 29 southbound exit lane to access the I-10 eastbound ramp, drivers will follow a slight detour to a temporary ramp. These closures and detours allow crews to perform shoulder and bridge work to widen the interstate.
- I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures on I-10 near Exit 5, Tuesday, Sept.3 through Thursday, Sept. 5, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. These closures are required as crews construct a temporary detour.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) is shifted to the southbound travel lanes, between Rudolph Street and Green Street. One travel lane in each direction remains open as crews reconstruct the adjacent northbound lanes. The traffic shift is expected to remain in place through fall 2024. Signage is in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, is now open to traffic, as crews have completed reconstructing Canoe Creek bridge.
- U.S. 98 Routine Bridge Inspection on Pensacola Bay Bridge – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Tuesday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for routine bridge inspection.
Santa Rosa County:
- State Road (S.R.) 89 Resurfacing, from north of S.R. 87 to C.R. 178 – Drivers will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures, between S.R .87 and C.R. 178, Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Friday, Sept. 6 as crews install signage and place thermoplastic striping.
- U.S. 90 Resurfacing from west of Avalon Boulevard to east of Stewart Street – Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 90 lane closures, between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street, Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:\
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