Man Charged With Attempted Homicide After Shooting His Wife In Byrneville, ECSO Says
October 25, 2022
A woman was shot by her husband during a domestic dispute Tuesday morning in Byrneville, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Joseph Anthony Franklin, 60, has been charged with attempted homicide. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting happened just after 8 a.m. in the 1200 block of McBride Road, near Byrneville Road.
The Sheriff’s Office said Franklin got into an argument with his 52-year old wife. He went outside with a handgun, began shooting, and one of the bullets struck the woman, according to investigators.
She was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by MedStar Air Care 2. An update on her condition was not available.
Escambia County EMS and the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue also responded.
Editor’s note: The incident did not occur at the home pictured behind the helicopter.
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Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Anthony Pleasant Defines Success For The Northview Chiefs
October 25, 2022
The Northview Chiefs are motivated as they are just two games away from an undefeated season with their eyes set on state championship rings.
But there’s something about wearing that football uniform and holding two Super Bowl rings that provides extra motivation.
Two-time Super Bowl champion and Century native Anthony Pleasant spoke to the Chiefs Monday in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt as they passed around his rings. Pleasant, a 1986 graduate of Century High School, played defense for the New England Patriots when they won two Super Bowls.
Pleasant told the Chiefs that it does not matter that they attend a small school and live in small towns. He said success in football — and life — is about a willingness to work hard and be dedicated.
“No matter what background you come from, from the suburbs, from the hood, wherever you come from,” he said, “didn’t have a dad, grew up in poverty, rich. At the end of the day, it’s how can we come together at one time to win a championship. That’s all that matters.”
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“If you want to be successful in life, hang around with successful people,” he said.
But he was quick to caution the Chiefs about how they measure success.
Pleasant said he was deemed successful with two Super Bowl wins and a career in the NFL because he was on national TV and in the media for years.
But just as successful in life, he said, is a man like Anthony Robinson of Century who also present for Monday’s event.. We introduced you to Robinson last week as the Century Blackcats youth football program is looking to provide their players with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education during the off season.
“He was an electrical engineer,” Pleasant said about Robinson. “He’s also from Century, but he’s successful. You see me being successful because of what the media puts out there, but you don’t see what he’s doing.”
“He made it; well then we all can make again. Again, what I just do for a living is glorified is because you see me on national TV. But this man right here he coached a little league football; what they don’t see is that that he’s preparing those young kids to play for the coach right here to make this job easier,” he added, pointing to Northview head coach Wes Summerford.
“So, no matter what you do in life, you are doing something positive, no one may not see it but you may not get the attention but you are also successful because you’re doing something positive to give back to the community. It’s now you’re making a difference.”
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Molino Woman Charged With DUI After Highway 29 Wreck
October 25, 2022
A Molino woman was booked into the Escambia County Jail following single vehicle wreck in Cantonment Monday afternoon.
Myrtice Webb Domijan, 51, was charged with DUI by the Florida Highway Patrol, according to jail records.
Domijan allegedly lost control and ran off Highway 29 near Cooley Road about 4:45 p.m. Her SUV crashed into small brush.
She was released on a $500 bond.
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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.
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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.