Free Dog And Cat Adoptions At The Escambia Animal Shelter Through Sunday
December 16, 2023
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters- Holiday Hope” event through Sunday, December 17.
During this time, adoptions for all cats and dogs 1 year or older will be free. Puppies will be available for $50 and kittens will be available for $25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. View all adoptable pets at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center on 24petconnect.com.
“We are excited to partner with Bissell Pet Foundation for their ‘Holiday Hope’ adoption event,” said John Robinson, Director for the Department of Animal Welfare. “We have around 100 animals that would love to have a new family to celebrate this holiday season. We hope you will come to the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, now open seven days a week, through Dec. 17, to help make these amazing dogs’ and cats’ holiday wishes come true.”
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition, the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is also open on Sundays until Dec. 17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Man Charged After Drug Raid Just Off Busy Esacambia County Intersection
December 16, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit, with the assistance of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, executed a search warrant just off a busy Escambia County intersection on Friday.
The warrant was served in the 5900 block of Walton Street, just off the Airport Boulevard and Davis Highway intersection.
During the search, they located the items pictured (the items were labeled by the ECSO). Rickey Shawn Hall, 27, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
He wwas booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $7,500.
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Santa Visits During Christmas Event At Carver Park
December 16, 2023
The Cantonment Improvement Committee recently held a Christmas in the Park event at Carver Park with a special visit from Santa Claus. Photos for NorhtEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Becoming Likely By Saturday Evening
December 16, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast
Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Pensacola Airport Expanding Parking For The Holidays
December 16, 2023
Pensacola International Airport will convert the employee parking lot north of the terminal building to public parking Saturday, Dec. 16, adding 187 additional spaces for customer parking.
The purpose of this adjustment is to accommodate heightened demand during the holiday season, providing visitors with increased convenience and accessibility. The Special Holiday Parking Lot will be priced at a flat rate of $40, and vehicles must be removed by Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The lot will then be modified and converted to a standard surface lot and subject to an hourly/daily rate.
In addition to the Special Holiday Parking Lot, 226 spaces will be added to Economy Lot 1 on a temporary basis which will bring the total of new spaces to 413 in the next two weeks — and total public parking to 3,847.
“We remain dedicated to providing a Fly Easy experience for all travelers and appreciate the community’s support as we navigate the challenges of growth and ultimate expansion of our facilities,” Airport Director Matt Coughlin said.
Pensacola International Airport and the City of Pensacola appreciate the community’s understanding through the holiday season and during this period of rapid growth.
Molino Man Charged With Residential Burglary
December 15, 2023
A Molino man has been charged with a residential burglary.
Kenneth Shane Mason, 33, was charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property and providing false ownership to a secondhand dealer.
Mason allegedly burglarized a residence on Muscogee Road, taking baseball cards worth $5,000, jewelry items $1,600 worth of collectable coins, a laptop, cell phones and cash. Several of the items were sold or pawned, according to an arrest report.
Mason was developed as a suspect because he lives in a camper on the victim’s property, the report states.
Mason was booked into the Escambia County Jail where he remained with bond set at $25,000.
Check Your Tickets: No One Has Claimed $104K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold In Davisville
December 15, 2023
So far, no one has claimed over $100,000 for a winning November 26 Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Davisville.
The ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop next to the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 was the only winning ticket in a Sunday evening drawing and is worth $104,191.62.
The Sunday evening winning numbers were 4-7-16-25-34.
As of last night, the prize had not been claimed.
Florida Lottery Draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the applicable draw date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the ticket will expire.
Registration Opens Today For Court Clinic To Assist Participants In Restoring Driving Privileges
December 15, 2023
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver License Clinic on Friday, March 15, 2024, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or canceled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building located at 190 Governmental Center in Pensacola.
Registration will begin on December 15, 2023, at 9 a.m., and is open to the first 150 registered participants. To register, go to https://escambiacountydriverlicenseclinic2024.eventbrite.com.
Registered participants should closely monitor the email address provided at registration, as email will be the primary form of communication between participants and the clinic staff. Additional information may also be requested by email. Failure to provide requested information may result in cancelled registration.
Individuals who registered for previous clinics and failed to appear will be automatically placed on the waiting list until all eligible participants have had an opportunity to register. The waiting list does not transfer to future clinics; therefore, participants will be required to re-register in order to participate in the future. Walk-ins will not be able to participate.
Staff from the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office, Florida Department of Revenue, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the State Attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender, along with judges and court staff, will work together to assist registrants and provide individualized information relevant to each participant’s personal circumstances. The goal of the clinic is to provide “one-stop shopping” for citizens to interact with the appropriate state agencies and/or the court so they can determine how to regain their driving privileges. The clinic will not be able to assist individuals with licenses revoked, suspended, or cancelled due to out-of-state matters. Additionally, the clinic will not waive outstanding financial obligations or address pending criminal charges or charges for which an individual is currently on probation.
Driver licenses may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including failure to pay traffic tickets or child support, accumulation of too many points on one’s driving record, or designation as a habitual traffic offender. Licenses may also be revoked as a consequence of entering a plea to certain crimes, such as driving under the influence or certain drug-related offenses.
Free Food Distribution Saturday On W Street
December 15, 2023
In response to significant need within the community at Christmas, Jubilee Church is hosting a drive-thru food distribution on Saturday, December 16th beginning at 9 a.m. until noon (or will last until all the food has been handed out). Jubilee is located at 5910 North W. Street in Pensacola.
“Our church knows that this time of year creates additional financial strain on families. With food prices soaring and money being spent on Christmas, we are honored to give back to those in need in our local community,” said Lead Pastor Tim Fox of Jubilee Church.
Families will pick up their food while staying in their cars. The drive-in, pick-up station will be in the parking lot of Jubilee Church. In addition, Jubilee will provide uplifting worship music, and encouraging stories while people wait in their vehicles.
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Man gets 30 Years In Federal Prison For Escambia Sports Bar Shooting, Robbery
December 15, 2023
An Ocala man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a shooting at Coyote’s Sports Bar in Escambia County.
Quinton L. Pete, 35, was convicted after of three-day trial of attempted Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
“The investigation and prosecution of violent crime – in this case by an armed repeat offender — is central to our mission to protect the public,” said U.S. Attorney Coody. “This sentence illustrates our shared resolve to keep our communities safe and the significant consequences associated with such federal crimes of violence.”
The evidence produced at trial revealed that, on March 9, 2022, a few minutes before 4:00 a.m., two employees at Coyote’s Sports Bar on Bayou Blvd. in Pensacola were shot at point blank range by the defendant during an attempted robbery of the business. The victims were not able to identify the shooter at the time because of their wounds, but they provided a general description to law enforcement. Law enforcement obtained surveillance videos from surrounding businesses and noticed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee in the area at the time of the crime. The Pensacola Police Department put out a BOLO (be on the lookout), and the defendant was apprehended the next day in Dallas, Texas, driving a matching white Jeep Grand Cherokee that was registered to him. The defendant was in possession of the firearm that was used in the commission of the robbery, as later identified by ballistics comparison. The defendant’s phone location also placed him in the area at the time he committed the crime. The defendant has prior felony convictions for burglary of a dwelling with a firearm, grand theft, and shooting at, within or into a dwelling, and was released from prison only seven months prior to these offenses. He is also pending other firearm related charges in central Florida.
“This is a huge win for public safety in Northwest Florida,” said Special Agent in Charge Kirk Howard of ATF’s Tampa Field Division. “The sentencing decision matches the severity of the crimes, and we’re glad to have contributed our expertise in federal firearm laws to the joint investigation.”
Pete’s imprisonment will be followed by 3 years of supervised release.