Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 22, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary has named Students of the Month for December. They are second graders Chase Dunlap and Stetson “Opie” Austin-Babb. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Highway 97 Crash
December 22, 2023
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill.
The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. near Howell Road. Both vehicle came to rest near the woodline on the shoulder of the road.
The person’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.
The Florida HIghway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.
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AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Year-End Holidays
December 22, 2023
Friday night, AAA will activate its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states.
If you’re faced with the decision of driving impaired, put down those keys and pick up the phone to call Tow to Go,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We’ll dispatch a truck to take you and your vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.”
It’s important to note, AAA service technicians expect to rescue more than 937,000 drivers with car trouble during the upcoming holidays. So treat Tow to Go as a last resort. Plan ahead and identify a designated driver or ride sharing service before you party.
Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, December 22nd to 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2nd.
- Available in FL, GA, IA, MI, ND, NE, TN, WI, CO (Denver), NC (Charlotte), IN (Fort Wayne/South Bend).
This is the 25th year The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program. When called upon, The Auto Club Group dispatches a tow truck to transport the impaired person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius for free. Since its inception, Tow to Go has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road.
ABOUT TOW TO GO
- Free and available to AAA members and non-members.
- Confidential local ride for one person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
- Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead. Always choose a designated driver before celebrating.
- In some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home.
- Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions.
PHONE NUMBER
(855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246
Must Be Santa: Bratt Elementary Students Present Christmas Musical
December 22, 2023
Bratt Elementary School students presented their Christmas Musical — Must Be Santa – this week.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
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‘Shop With A Cop’ Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
December 22, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop provided Christmas for over 50 children.
ECSO partnered with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation and Walmart to bring holiday cheer.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
ECSO deputies shopped for these kids based on a special list they each submitted. The kids then visited the ECSO special winter wonderland party, where they received all of their gifts.
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Boil Water Notice Rescinded For Cottage Hill Water Works Customers Near Highway 29, Hazzard Lane
December 21, 2023
This boil water notice was rescinded late Saturday morning.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Cottage Hill Water Works customers following a water main break on Highway 29 and Hazzard Lane.
The boil water notice was issued for customers on Carrington Lakes Boulevard, and West Quintette – west to Highway 29 and south to Hazzard Lane.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
Escambia Children’s Trust Names Lindsey Cannon As New Executive Director
December 21, 2023
The Escambia County Children’s Trust voted 6-3 Monday night to hire Lindsey Cannon as the new executive director of the ECT.
Cannon and Walker Wilson were named the two finalists for the position earlier this month, and both spoke to the board during Wednesday’s special meeting.
Cannon is currently the executive director for the Children’s Home Society of Florida for the western and Emerald Coast region.
Wilson is the executive director of the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board.
The first executive director of the taxpayer funded ECT, Tammy Greer, resigned unexpectedly back in August.
ECT board members Lumon May, David Peaden, and David Williams voted for Wilson.
Pictured: Lindsey Cannon addresses the Escambia County Children’s Trust board Wednesday night.
Pensacola Fitness Shooting Suspect Pleads Guilty To Murder
December 21, 2023
An Escambia County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to a May 2022 murder inside Pensacola Fitness on 9th Avenue.
Kennon Farrow will be sentenced to a mandatory life sentence for first degree premeditated murder charge. He also pleaded guilty to violation of an injunction against domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
He will be sentenced on January 25.
He entered the plea two days after Judge John Simon ruled he was competent to stand trial for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Williams, 48, was an associate professor and former basketball player at Pensacola State College.
Last Minute Gift Idea: Florida Hunting And Fishing Licenses, Park Passes Are 50% Off
December 21, 2023
Florida is offering a 50% discount on annual state park passes and FWC Gold Sportsman hunting and fishing licenses under the “Great Outdoors Initiative” under an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis. These savings will continue to be available through the holiday season until Jan. 13, 2024.
“Florida has award-winning recreation lands, and I’m proud to see Floridians exploring our great outdoors,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis. “A lifetime hunting and fishing license or annual park pass at a large discount makes a great Christmas gift for the whole family. Excitement for the great outdoors has been passed on through generations of Floridians and I am proud to continue supporting these family traditions.”
Tthe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will discount the annual resident Gold Sportsman license, five-year Gold Sportsman license and Lifetime Sportsman license by 50%. Also, the Department of Environmental Protection will offer a 50% discount on annual state park passes.
The following FWC Gold Sportsman licenses, which include the saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, and hunting privileges and all associated permits, are discounted by 50% and will be available at the following rates, plus applicable fees:
- Annual Gold Sportsman – $50.75.
- 5-year Gold Sportsman – $247.75.
- Lifetime Sportsman’s License
- Age 4 or younger – $201.50.
- Ages 5-12 – $351.50.
- Ages 13 and older – $501.50.
Florida State Parks Annual Passes will have a 50% discount and are available tat the following rates:
- Family Annual Pass – $60, plus tax.
- Individual Annual Pass – $30, plus tax.
To buy a pass or to find a park near you, visit: www.floridastateparks.org/.
To find more information on fishing and hunting licenses in Florida, visit: myfwc.com/license/recreational/ and to purchase a license, visit: License.GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
New Cell Tower Erected On Highway 95A In Cottage Hill (With Photo Gallery)
December 21, 2023
Last year, we reported about a new cell tower proposed on commercial property in the Cottage Hill area.
Wednesday, the tower was erected.
For more photos showing the construction step by step, click here.
Parallel Towers III, LLC, held the permits for a 195-foot high, self-supporting tower on part of a 12.4 acre parcel. There will also be a 114 square foot building next to the tower located on a parcel with the current Arnett’s Grading and Landscaping at 2222 Highway 95A, just north of McKenzie Road.
The application did not specify which cellular company plans to use the tower, and it is typically several weeks before service goes “live” on a new tower.
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