Bicyclist Critical After Being Struck By Vehicle In Century
July 26, 2024
A bicyclist was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Century.
It happened about 9:30 a.m. in the area of the Billy G. Ward Courthouse on North Century Boulevard.
The 44-year-old was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. An update on his condition was not available.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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More Details Released In Case Of Man Accused Of Killing Estranged Wife
July 26, 2024
Update: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office initially said the dog that was shot died at the vet after being shot, but said Friday that they were giving incorrect information. The dog is continuing to recover.
More details have been released in the case of an Escambia County man is accused of murdering his estranged wife, who was reported missing, and shooting a dog.
Timothy Joseph Kramer, 51, was charged with first-degree premeditated murder for the death of his wife, 47-year-old Rosa Maria Kramer, and aggravated animal cruelty for the shooting the dog.
An arrest reports says Rosa Kramer left her husband Timothy about two weeks ago and had been living with someone else.
About 6 a.m. Tuesday, she returned to the couple’s former home in the 2600 block of Hillcrest Avenue, about a block from Longleaf Elementary School, in order to collect her belongings before he was to return home from work about 8 a.m.
The report states he actually got off from his overnight job at PetSmart on Davis Highway and returned home about 5 a.m. and parked his truck in the backyard of the home in an attempt to conceal it behind a privacy fence, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said.
Rosa Kramer was reported missing after she missed taking her father to a doctor’s appointment.
The report states a concerned individual called and texted her phone several times with no response. He then messaged her on Facebook, receiving a reply that she was having a drink at the beach. The arrest report states the man messaged back saying “Timothy better not have done anything,” to which a reply was received stating “he did nothing but give me my stuff and I left”.
About 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office issued a notice that 47-year-old Rosa Maria Kramer was missing and was last seen about 6 a.m. Tuesday. The sheriff’s office said that time that she was in the company of Timothy Kramer.
The ECSO pinged the phone of both Kramers, with only response from Timothy’s phone at a Milton apartment complex.
The report states Milton Police located him there with a woman who said Timothy contacted her and said he had just shot Rosa in self-defense. Deputies found that her story was true, and she was not charged as an accessory.
Deputies went to the Hillcrest Avenue home and found Rosa deceased in a bedroom with two gunshot wounds, one of which was in her head. A dog was also found with a gunshot wound to the mouth. It was transported to a veterinarian for treatment.
Timothy Kramer requested a lawyer and refused to speak to investigators, the report says. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning without bond.
Early Morning Stabbing In Cantonment Under Investigation
July 25, 2024
An early morning stabbing in Cantonment is under investigation.
The incident happened about 3:30 a.m. on Winston Street near Sunday Road, just north of 9 1/2 Mile Road.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the victim was unconscious when he was transported to the hospital by Escambia County EMS.
There was no word on any suspect from the ECSO.
No further information has been released as the investigation continues.
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Escambia School Grades Released. See How Your Child’s School Scored.
July 25, 2024
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) released district and school grades Wednesday.
Overall, Escambia County Public Schools maintained a grade of “B”, even with rising state standards.
Ninety percent of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances. No ECPS schools earned a grade of F.
“We are so proud of our schools for all their hard work,” said ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “These school grades are a testament to the commitment of our administrators, teachers, and students. While we are very proud, we intend to keep our eyes forward and continue to improve. We owe a special debt of gratitude to all of our students, employees, community members, and our fully supportive and engaged school board. It takes all of us, united, to achieve our goals ”
A SCHOOLS
There were 13 Escambia schools that earned an A. Bellview, Holm and McArthur elementary schools improved from a C last year to A’s in this year’s grades. Jim Allen Elementary went from B to and A. Pensacola State College Charter Academy began with an A for their first year. Cordova Park has earned an A every year since 2002. Notably, an impressive 90% of Molino Park Elementary’s students showed learning gains in math.
B SCHOOLS
There were 13 B school in Escambia to earn a B. Ferry Pass Elementary, Ferry Pass Middle and Beulah Academy of Science improved from C to B. from C to B.
C SCHOOLS
Ernest Ward Middle and Byrneville Elementary both fell from a B to a C. Montclair, Warrington and Lincoln elementaries and Global Learning Academy moved from F to C. Brentwood, Semmes and Ensley elementaries improved from D to C.
D SCHOOL
Warrington Prep Academy was the only school in the county to receive a D.
Bond Set For Cottage Hill Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Local Magistrate
July 25, 2024
Bone has been set for a Cottage Hill man arrested Wednesday on a charge of threatening to kill a magistrate.
Bond was set at $150,000 for 42-year old Jason Lee Sherman. He was charged with felony intimidation, sending written or electronic threats. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning.
NorthEscambia.com was the only media there as law enforcement gathered nearby and traveled to the 1300 block of Williams Ditch Road to service the warrant at Sherman’s home near the corner of Williams Ditch Road and Hollow Point Drive just after 4 p.m.
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According to the warrant, Shernab threatened First Judicial Circuit General Magistrate Keith McIver, who works in the family law division.
The State Attorney’s Office alleged the following:
The warrant indicates the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was also assisting the U.S. Secret Service with a separate threat investigation. Sherman told the ECSO investigator that he was displeased with the Social Security Administration, and he had told an employee by phone that he was going to SSA office and cause a scene, teach knife fights in the parking lot or even kill a security guard so that someone would listen to him about his son.
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