Woman Run Over By Her SUV When She Reportedly Tried To Save A Turtle
June 14, 2022
A woman was seriously injured Monday afternoon when she stopped to save a turtle and was run over by her own vehicle.
The accident happened about 5:10 p.m. on Jacks Branch Road just north of Annie Bell Drive.
A witness said the adult female stopped quickly in the roadway and got out of her SUV to save a turtle on the road. She apparently failed to put the vehicle in park, and it continued forward. The witness said the woman was unable to get out of the way, and the SUV rolled over her while she was in the roadway.
The woman was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital by ShandsCair medical helicopter.
The SUV continued off the roadway and down a slight hill where it was stopped near a residence.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Cantonment and Beulah stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
The outcome for the turtle was not known.
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NEP 10U And 16U Win Their Divisions In GCGSA Softball Tournament
June 14, 2022
NEP Blue 10U and NEP Blue 16U softball teams both won their divisions at the Gulf Coast Girls Softball Association All-Star Tournament in Molino.
Complete tournament results for NEP were as follows:
- 8U — 4th
- 10U Blue — 1st
- 10U Gold — 2nd
- 12U — 4th
- 16U Blue — 1st
- 16U Gold — 2nd
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Florida Recreational Red Snapper Season Begins June 17
June 14, 2022
The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida and remain open through July 31 with 12 days in the fall.
“We are excited about Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent announcement of this year’s 57-day Gulf red snapper season, which is the longest we’ve had since the FWC began managing the season in state and federal waters,” said Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Chairman Rodney Barreto.
For-hire operations that do not have a federal reef fish permit may also participate in the season but are limited to fishing for red snapper in Gulf state waters only.
Multiple Car Burglaries Under Investigation In Cantonment
June 13, 2022
Multiple car burglaries are under investigation in Cantonment.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said several car burglaries occurred early Monday morning and five more happened June 7 in the area of Kingsfield Road, Chemstrand Road and Old Chemstrand Road. All of the vehicles were reported to be unlocked.
The pictured vehicle was seen in the area during these burglaries. The ECSO said one of the individuals in the vehicle appears to be a white male wearing a long-sleeved Champion shirt, blue shorts, black shoes, and a blue ski mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
$7.2 Million In Safety Improvements Now Underway On East Nine Mile Road
June 13, 2022
Work is now underway on a $7.2 million Florida Department of Transportation project to improve safety on a 2.3 mile segment of East Nine Mile Road.
Planned safety improvements between Chemstrand Road and Baldridge Road include:
- Widening the turn lanes to include five-foot bicycle lanes in each direction.
- Traffic signal upgrades.
- Guardrail, pavement markings, and sidewalk enhancements.
- Drainage improvements.
- Milling and resurfacing all turn lanes and bicycle lanes.
- FDOT said the project is anticipated to be complete by the Summer of 2023.
During construction, drivers and bicyclists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts. Lane closures will be limited to the 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. timeframe seven days a week. Pedestrian detours will be in place while sidewalk improvements are underway.
Pictured: Work on Nine Mile Road at Chemstrand Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 29 Cantonment Wreck
June 13, 2022
There were no serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Cantonment.
The crash involving a Ford F150 pickup and a Mercedes passenger car happened about 3:40 on Highway 29 at Well Line Road. The vehicles came to rest at the entrance to the Wild Oak Farm Apartments.
One person was transported to the hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Voters Receiving A New Voter Card In The Mail Soon
June 13, 2022
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office is sending all registered voters a new voter information card as a result of the redistricting process that followed the 2020 Census.
The Florida Legislature, Escambia Board of County Commissioners, Escambia School Board and City of Pensacola all have adjusted their district boundaries. After the districts have been updated, some precinct lines must also be adjusted.
This means that some districts, precincts and polling locations have changed since the last election.
The new voter information cards will provide voters with updated information on the districts in which they reside and their precinct and polling location for the upcoming elections.
The Primary Election will be held on August 23, 2022. The registration and party change deadline for the Primary Election is July 25, 2022.
The General Election will be held on November 8, 2022. The registration deadline for the General Election is October 11, 2022.
The Supervisor of Elections Office is encouraging all voters to review the information on their new card carefully as their polling place may have changed since they last voted.
If the information is incorrect or needs to be updated, voters should visit EscambiaVotes.gov or contact the Supervisor of Elections Office as soon as possible.
Molino Mobile Office Hours Event Tuesday Offers Help With County, State Or Federal Issues
June 13, 2022
The office of Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman, in partnership with staff from U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will host in-person mobile office hours event Tuesday in Molino to assist constituents with state and federal issues.
The office hours event is intended to offer constituents who do not live close to one of the district offices a more convenient way to receive state and federal casework assistance. The event will take place June 14 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Molino Community Center.
“I enjoy my collaborative relationship with our elected officers at all levels of government. We work very closely together and we have created this one stop shop in an effort to ensure whatever issues our constituents face can be addressed. I look forward to hosting this event as well as more in the future,” Salzman said.
Those interested in attending may contact Debbie Malsberger in Salzman’s office at (850) 941-6091.
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NWE All-Stars Win 8U District Championship
June 13, 2022
The Northwest Escambia 8U All-Stars won the Cal Ripken 8U District 7 Championship Sunday. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Continue To Rise
June 13, 2022
Florida gas prices continue to increase.
The average price per gallon in the state Sunday night was $4.89, up from $4.76 a week ago.
A gallon of regular unleaded was an average of $4.69 per gallon in Escambia County.
The lowest price Sunday night in North Escambia was $4.49 at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment. In Pensacola, the warehouse clubs at the lowest price at $4.47.
The national average topped $5 on Sunday.