No Serious Injuries When Driver Flips Jeep On Dirt Road
October 14, 2013
There were no series injuries in a single vehicle rollover accident Sunday afternoon in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 5:30 on River Annex Road between Wild Turkey Road and Muscogee Road. The driver of a Jeep apparently lost control on the dirt road and overturned. The four occupants of the Jeep reportedly refused transport to the hospital.
The accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details were not released.
The Cantonment and Beulah stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
Pictured: A single vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Jacks Branch Road near Cantonment. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: A Firefighter’s Wedding
October 14, 2013
Two members of the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue — Lt. Drew Manning and Julia Cleckley — were united in marriage Saturday. Their wedding was held at the Molino Fire Station.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Photos by Meagan Kennedy and Kristi Smith for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Great Escambia Relay For Life Kickoff Meeting To Be Held Tuesday
October 14, 2013
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Escambia will get underway Tuesday night. A kickoff event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church off Highway 297A.
As participants gather this year to register teams and launch fundraising efforts, they’ll be helping the American Cancer Society redouble its efforts to make this cancer’s last century – not just for members of Escambia County, but around the world.
As the world’s largest grassroots fundraising program, the Relay For Life movement mobilizes friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, service organizations and faith-based groups in communities throughout the country, to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide everyone an opportunity to fight back against the disease.
For more information, call the American Cancer Society at (850) 475-0850 or visit relayforlife.org.
The Relay for Life of Greater Escambia will be held April 25, 2014, at Tate High School.
Pictured: Last year’s Relay for Life of Greater Escambia at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Friday Football Schedule
October 14, 2013
Here’s a look at the Friday night football schedule for this week:
FLORIDA
- *Freeport at Northview, 7 p.m.
- *Jay at Baker, 7 p.m.
- *Tate at Crestview, 7 p.m.
- *Gulf Breeze at West Florida, 7 p.m.
- *Pine Forest at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
- *Arnold at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- *Pace at PHS, 7:30 p.m.
- *Choctawhatchee at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- *Escambia at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
* denotes a district game.
ALABAMA
- Flomaton at Leroy
- Hillcrest at Escambia Co. (Atmore)
- Escambia Academy at Clarke Prep
- Straughn at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Opp
Expect Delays At Hwy 29 In Ensley
October 13, 2013
The Florida Department of Transportation will construct a westbound right turn lane on Burgess Road at the intersection with Highway 29. Crews are expected to begin work Monday with construction lasting about three months.
Motorists can expect intermittent lane restrictions during the $114,053 project. No lane closures will be allowed during holidays or special events.
All activities may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area and to use caution when driving in work zones, according to DOT.
Woman Sentenced For Smuggling Contraband Into Century Prison
October 13, 2013
A Tallahassee woman has been sentenced to probation after trying to smuggle contraband into a visitation the Century Correctional Institution.
Rose Ann Wiggins, 22, was sentenced to two years probation for possession of marijuana and smuggling contraband intoxicating beverage to an inmate. She was also ordered to perform 50 hours of community service.
Down And Dirty Mud Run Benefits Group That Helps People Stay Clean
October 13, 2013
Over 1,000 people got down and dirty Saturday in Cantonment as they climbed, crawled, waded and sloshed their way through the Cantonment mud in the Pensacola Mud Run. The proceeds from the event benefit Pathways for Change, a nonprofit committed to keeping people clean – clean from drugs and crime free.
The Pensacola Mud Run was an untimed obstacle course designed to push participants slightly out of their comfort zones. The start and finish were on 117 acres specifically developed for event next to the St. Matthews Baptist Church on Highway 95A in Cantonment.
The three mile loop included a dozen professional designed obstacles, ranging from balance beams across three feet of muddiness, rope walls, mudslides, military crawl through the mud, ice pits, dirt moguls, tires, haystack climbs and more.
The event also included a big surprise for one young lady as her muddy boyfriend proposed..and she said yes.
Pictured: “Team Dirty Faith” from Momentum Church makes their way through the course Saturday at the Pensacola Mud Run in Cantonment. Photos by Beck Lodge for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
17 High School Bands Take Part In Assessments At Tate
October 13, 2013
The Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessments were held Saturday at Tate High School. Seventeen bands from across the area took part in the event.
Complete school by school results and more photos will be available and published next week on NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: The Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessments Saturday at Tate High School. Performances included bands from Northview (pictured top), Jay (pictured inset) and Washington (pictured below). NorthEsambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Florida GOP Rakes In Campaign Cash
October 13, 2013
Little more than a year before the 2014 elections, the Republican Party of Florida and its leaders are showing their financial muscle.
The state GOP raised about $5.1 million between July 1 and Sept. 30, more than three times the $1.44 million raised by the Florida Democratic Party, according to totals on the state Division of Elections website.
What’s more, the three GOP state Cabinet members — Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam — combined to raise nearly $1.2 million during the three months, while the Democrats do not have a name-brand candidate in any of the Cabinet races.
Large amounts of money also flowed to some GOP legislative leaders. As an example, Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, collected $208,462 during the three-month period, bringing the overall total for her re-election campaign to $410,887. Benacquisto does not have an opponent at this point.
Similarly, Rep. Steve Crisafulli, a Merritt Island Republican who is slated to become House speaker after the 2014 elections, raised $155,183 during the July-through-September quarter, giving him a total of $222,883.
Another example is House Majority Whip Dana Young, R-Tampa, who reported raising $102,561 during the quarter and a total of $173,711. Both Crisafulli and Young are unopposed.
State candidates, parties and political committees faced a Thursday night deadline for filing their third-quarter finance reports, which continued to trickle onto the state Division of Elections website throughout the day.
The Republican fund-raising dominance is nothing new, as the party has controlled the governor’s office since the 1998 election and both chambers of the Legislature for even longer. But the new numbers reinforce the financial advantage that the GOP will have going into an election year in which the governor’s office, the Cabinet offices and House and Senate seats will be in play.
Gov. Rick Scott has not opened a campaign account for his re-election bid. But the “Let’s Get to Work” political committee, which is closely aligned with his campaign, collected $4.4 million during the quarter and has reeled in more than $13 million this year, according to the reports.
Former House Minority Leader Nan Rich, D-Weston, is the only prominent Democrat who has announced that she will run for the governor’s office — though former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is widely expected to announce he will run as a Democrat. Rich’s updated campaign-finance information was not posted on the state website Thursday afternoon.
Bondi’s numbers also had not been posted, but her campaign said it would report that she raised $624,594 during the quarter — her first since opening a campaign account. Putnam, meanwhile, raised $209,094 during the quarter, bringing his total to $800,105.
Atwater raised $343,116 during the three months, giving him an overall amount of $538, 241. A potential challenger also emerged this week for Atwater, as Deerfield Beach Democrat William Rankin opened a campaign account to run for chief financial officer.
Aside from the statewide races and money flowing to legislative leaders, the reports also indicate how support is lining up in some open races or competitive districts.
For instance, Pinellas County Republican Chris Latvala raised $90,105 as he seeks to replace term-limited Rep. Ed Hooper, R-Clearwater, in House District 67. As another example, Broward County Democrat Kristin Jacobs raised $64,588 in her bid to succeed term-limited Rep. Jim Waldman, D-Coconut Creek, in House District 96.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church Breaks Ground On New Family Life Center
October 13, 2013
Walnut Hill Baptist Church recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Family Life Center. The new building will provide additional Sunday School rooms, rooms for the church’s children and youth departments, a full basketball court, a full kitchen and a stage.
The ceremony was officiated by the church’s pastor, Rev. Ted Bridges. He was joined by contractor David Denham of D&D Construction; and Alex Jones, Ricky Smith, Kellie Ridgeway and Rachel Holland from United Bank. Also taking part in the ceremony were Walnut Hill Baptist Church trustees Brett Ward, Curtis Amerson and Carl Deckard.
Construction on the new Walnut Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center is expected to being in early November.
Pictured: (L-R) Rev. Ted Bridges, Brett Ward, Curtis Amerson, Carl Deckard, Alex Jones, David Denham, Ricky Smith, Kellie Ridgeway and Rachel Holland. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.