Driver Crashes Into Utility Pole On 10 Mile Road
October 25, 2022
A driver crashed into a utility pole Monday night.
It happened on East 10 Mile Road near North Palafox Street about 7 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details.
The Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded .
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Woman Killed In Chumuckla House Fire
October 25, 2022
A woman was killed in a house fire in Chumuckla Monday afternoon.
The was reported about 2 p.m. in the 8700 block of Chumuckla Highway bear Fellowship Lane.
A man was also evaluated for injuries but was not transported to the hospital.
The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. The woman’s name has not been released.
The Allentown, Jay, Pace, Skyline and Whiting Field fire department responded from Santa Rosa County, and the Cantonment and Molino stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue also responded.
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Fields of Faith: Community Worship Service Wednesday Night At Northview
October 25, 2022
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host their annual Fields of Faith at Northview High School Wednesday night at 6:30 in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Admission is free; the public is encouraged to attend.
Fields of Faith is a national student-led initiative. “Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together,” according to national organizers.
Pictured: Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
District 5 Cantonment, Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Day Is Wednesday
October 25, 2022
Residents of a portion of Cantonment and Farm Hill can dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge during a District 5 Neighborhood Cleanup this Wednesday.
During neighborhood cleanups, Escambia County departments team up to bring services to residents in an effort to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe. Participating is easy: Residents in the cleanup area simply leave eligible items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by Escambia County and partnering agencies.
All debris must be at the curb directly in front of residences in the area by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Tires and paint cans should be separate from all other debris. Debris piles should not be placed under low-hanging lines or near poles, fences or mailboxes. All items, including containers, will be collected.
Only residents in the designated cleanup area are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected.
Items eligible for removal include:
- Household appliances and electronics
- Household junk and debris
- Bicycles and toys
- Old furniture and mattresses
- Barbecue grills
- Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, chemicals, batteries)
- Tires (limit 10 per household)
Items NOT eligible for removal include:
- Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)
- Explosives or ammunition
- Auto parts
- Dirt or sod
- Vehicles or vessels
- 55-gallon drums of fluids
The neighborhood cleanup initiative involves an aggressive cleanup effort, targeting different neighborhoods throughout the county, with crew members and volunteers picking up a variety of debris and waste, including electronics, furniture and household items.
Since 2016, more than 5,312 tons (10,624,000 pounds) of debris were collected and disposed of through the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program.
Tate Baseball Holds Fall Halloween Costume Game
October 25, 2022
Tate Baseball held their annual Fall Baseball Halloween Game Monday evening.
Kids were able to trick or treat with the players before watching them compete in costumes. Kids also had a chance to compete in games for prizes between innings.
There was also plenty of food and sweet treats.
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Winner Collects $57K For Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold On Nine Mile Road
October 25, 2022
We now know who purchased a winning Fantasy Five ticket in Beulah last week.
The Florida Lottery says the ticket worth $57,057.87 was sold to Jerome Earl Atkins, Sr. of Dauphin Island who purchased the quick pick ticket at the Circle K at the corner of Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road Other winning tickets in the October 20 drawing were sold in Orlando and Odessa.
The 180 tickets matching four numbers won $153 each. Another 6,545 tickets matching three numbers are worth $11.50 each, and 66,642 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
The October 20 winning numbers were 03-22-24-32-35.
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Hwy 29 From Neal Road To Cantonment Lodge
October 24, 2022
UPDATE: THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED.
A water service interruption occurred Monday on the west side of Highway 29 at Harvest Hill Drive.
Cottage Hill Water Works customers along the west side of Highway 29 may have been impacted from Neal Road to Cantonment Lodge Water service was interrupted for repairs.
A precautionary boil water notice is in effect until further notice.
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.
This story will be updated when the boil water notice is lifted.
Construction At Halfway Point On New FPL Solar Farm In McDavid. It’s The Second Of Three In North Escambia.
October 24, 2022
Construction has reached about the halfway point at the second of three Florida Power & Light solar farms in North Escambia.
The First City Solar Energy Center, located along Holland, Cox and Roach roads in McDavid, is on track to go into operation in early 2023, Kimberly Blair, FPL spokesperson, told NorthEscambia.com. The site will have more than 223,000 photovoltaic panels with a planned output of 75 megawatts.
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The 300,000 solar panels at the Cotton Creek Solar Energy Center on Bogia Road near McDavid have been in operation since early 2022 and were officially dedicated in March. It produces. enough electricity to power about 15,000 homes.
The Sparkleberry Solar Energy Center is planned for 553 acres south of the end of Pilgrim Trail. According to FPL, over 200,000 solar panels will generate nearly 75 megawatts — enough energy to also power 15,000 homes.
“Sparkleberry Solar Energy Center is fully permitted, and construction is expected to begin in early summer of 2023,” Blair said. “It is expected to go into operation in early 2024.”
Pictured: Construction is at about the halfway point for the First City Solar Energy Center in McDavid. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Residents Without Power For Hours After Highway 196 Wreck
October 24, 2022
A wreck on Highway 196 late Sunday afternoon left residents in the area without power for nearly six hours.
The crash happened just before 5 p.m on Highway 196 at Schifko Road. A pickup truck crashed into a utility pole, bringing down the pole and powerlines.
The Florida Highway Patrol has not confirmed the cause of the wreck, but witnesses told NorthEscambia.com that the driver reportedly swerved to avoid another vehicle that left the scene.
There were no injuries reported.
Florida Power & Light said about 150 customers were left without power until just before 11 p.m.
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Tate High Names Homecoming Queen And Her Court (With Photo Gallery)
October 24, 2022
Friday night, Tate High School named Homecoming Queen McKenzie Alfred. First runner-up to the queen was Savannah Guilford, and second runner-up was Emily Brabner.
Members of the Tate High School 2022 Homecoming Court are:
Seniors
- McKenzie Alfred
- Trinity Blackwell
- Emily Brabner
- Ansli Brown
- Kiersten Crooke
- Savannah Guilford
- Adyson Illian
- Aspen Meadows
- Taylor Whalen
- Anna Whetzel
- Brooklyn Wilcox
Senior Boys
(King will be announced Saturday night at dance)
- Ian DeLay
- Jace Fryman
- Ethan Harper
- Nathan Killingsworth
- Rilee Lowery
- Tristin Lynn
- Ethan McAnally
- Aidan McKinney
- Jacob McLemore
- Drew Reaves
- Jamil Sardar
Juniors
- Taylor Fitzgerald
- Reese Forehand
- Lexi Nelson
- Ella Parker
- Alicen Ray
- Delaney Weaver
Sophomores
- Brooke Alvare
- Faith Etheridge
- Carlyn Ham
- Hailey Locke
- Jasmine Stainger
- Savanna Wadsworth
Freshmen
- Jordyn Banks
- Payten Burdette
- Taylor Dyler
- Laciee Glass
- Kati Ingram
- Aubree Vincent
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