Foul Play Not Suspected In Death Of Man Found In Park
October 26, 2009
Authorities say foul play is not currently suspected in the death of a man found inside a pickup truck at Showalter Park in Century Sunday afternoon.
A person walking their dog discovered the man inside a Chevrolet pickup that was parked between a ball field and railroad tracks at the back of the park, near a cemetery.
Sheriff’s Office investigators and crime scene technicians were unable find any signs of foul play related to the death of the 61-year old white male, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Mike Workman. He said an autopsy would be performed to confirm if the death was indeed natural.
Workman said it appeared the man had been dead up to about two hours before his body was discovered.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call at 4:39 p.m. The man was pronounced dead by Escambia County EMS at 4:47 p.m.
Pictured: Escambia County Sheriff’s Deputy David Bayshore (left) and Sgt. Mike Workman discuss information after a man was found dead Sunday afternoon at Showalter Park in Century. Pictured lower inset: A man was found dead inside the the pickup truck to the left of the photograph. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Man Attempts To Rob Flomaton’s Subway Using His Finger As A Weapon
October 26, 2009
A man attempted to rob the Subway restaurant in Flomaton Sunday night using his finger as a weapon.
The man reportedly put his finger under his shirt to make it appear that he had a gun when he attempted to rob the business about 10 Sunday night. He was described as a white male in a gray shirt wearing a baseball cap. He fled in an unknown direction from the restaurant.
There were no injuries in the robbery attempt.
A K-9 unit from the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office was used to search for the suspect. The tracking dog lost the man’s scent in the 1900 block of Poplar Street, about a block from the restaurant. The K-9 unit called off their search about 11:30 p.m.
Further details were not available.
Governors To Announce Multi-State Aerospace Alliance Today
October 26, 2009
The governors of Alabama and Mississippi will announce a plan today for “The Aerospace Alliance” in a four state region from NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi to Panama City, Florida.
The mission of The Aerospace Alliance will be to establish the Gulf Coast as a world class aerospace, space and aviation corridor. The members include business leaders, economic development professionals and government officials.
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley will be at Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minette to make the announcement Monday afternoon.He will be joined by a host of economic development and business leaders, including representatives from Northrop Grumman and EADS North America. Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour will appear at the announcement via satellite.
“I am excited about the possibility of regional collaboration and growth,” Jim Kellen, executive director of the Southwest Alabama Workforce Development Council, said about the joint Florida, Alabama and Mississippi project. “That is a real positive thing.”
Kellen said that even if none of the aerospace manufacturers locate directly in North Escambia, the project cold still have a great impact here due to the reasonable driving distance from the area to nearby communities that might be home to an aerospace company.
“Over time, we will continue to see the entire region prosper,” he said.
No School Today In Escambia
October 26, 2009
Public school students in Escambia County have the day out of school today. It’s the day between nine-week grading periods — a work day for teachers and school staff.
Report cards for the first nine weeks will be sent home a week from today, on November 2.
Mark your calendars; here are the holidays for the remainder of the year in Escambia County:
- Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
- Nov. 25-27 — Fall Break and Thanksgiving
- Dec 21 – Jan 1 — Christmas Holidays
- Jan 4 — Teacher Plan Day (No Students)
- Jan 18 — Martin Luther King Holiday
- Jan 19 — Teacher Plan Day (No Students)
- Mar 29- Apr 1 — Spring Break
- Apr 2 — Good Friday
- May 31 — Memorial Day
- Jun 4 — Last Day of School
Weekend NWE, Cantonment Youth Football Scores
October 26, 2009
Here are weekend football scores from Northwest Escambia and Cantonment from the Gulf Coast Youth Football Alliance:
- Bellview Gold Mini-Mites 26 — Northwest Escambia 0
- Bellview Gold Mites 20 — Northwest Escambia 0
- Northwest Escambia Midgets 20 — Bellview Gold 6
- Cantonment Mighty-Mites 7 — Myrtle Grove White 6
- Myrtle Grove White Mini-Mites 12 – Cantonment Mini-Mites 6
- Myrtle Grove White Mites 8 — Cantonment 6
- Myrtle Grove White Midgets 30– Cantonment 0
- Cantonment Juniors 30 — Myrtle Grove 0
For more on the NWE Midget win over Bellview, click here.
NWE Midgets Playoff Bound After 20-6 Win Over Bellview
October 26, 2009
The Northwest Escambia Midgets are playoff bound after a weekend win over Bellview, 20-6. It was the third straight win for the Eagles.
Dalton Daniel had three touchdown runs of 75, 60 and 8 yards. He finished the game with over 200 yards rushing. Brannon Freeman also had his best performance of the year rushing by racking up almost 150 yards.
NWE played their best game of the year,stopping Bellview four times within the 5-yard line to secure the victory. NWE’s defense held one of the league’s best running backs to under 100 yards.
Defensive starters for Northwest Escambia were Deonte Mitchell, Olan Barlow, Matthew Lee, Hunter Sherouse, Brodie Amos, Chasen Freeman, Ryder Gifford, Taylor Reyes, Dalton Daniel, Brannon Freeman and Daulton Tullis.
Start time and other details for next week’s playoff game have not yet been announced.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Booth Takes Top Honors At The Fair
October 26, 2009
The Northview High School FFA’s booth at the Pensacola Interstate Fair took a first place award. The booth recreates a scene from Northview’s annual Food for America program held each spring. Many NHS FFA members and volunteers worked many hours on the booth. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Relay For Life Team Captain Party Tonight; Great Time To Register a Team
October 26, 2009
It’s never too early to work on planning for an American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
A Century Relay for Life Team Captain Party will be held at 7 p.m Monday at the Ag Building at the corner of West Highway 4 and Industrial Boulevard in Century. It will be a chance for Relay volunteers to talk about next year’s relay and begin the all important planning for the Relay.
Anyone interested in forming a team for the Century Relay for Life is invited to attend the meeting. Teams are welcome from Century, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Flomaton and surrounding areas — not just Century.
The 2010 Century Relay for Life will be the fourth in North Escambia supporting the American Cancer Society.
For more information visit, www.CenturyRelay.com.
Pictured above: Last year’s Century Relay for Life gets underway. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Dies In Highway 29 Wreck
October 25, 2009
A Cantonment man died in a single vehicle accident on Highway 29 early Saturday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Kevin D. Clifton, 26, of Cantonment, was killed in the crash at 1:18 Saturday morning at Highway 29 and 9 1/2 Mile Road. The FHP says Clifton’s 1992 Lexus drifted off Highway 29, struck a culvert, became airborne and rolled on the shoulder. Clifton was ejected.
According to the crash report, Clifton was not wearing a seat belt.
The accident is still under investigation by the FHP.
North Santa Rosa County Wreck Claims One Life
October 25, 2009
(Updated) Friends and family are mourning a Santa Rosa County man killed in a Saturday morning accident about five miles east of Jay.
Richard D. Foster, 43, of Milton, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:15 a.m. crash near State Road 4 and County Road 164.
Foster was driving east on Highway 4, headed up a hill, about 10:15 Saturday morning in his 1999 GMC pickup. At the top of the hill, he met a red 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Woodrow Faulkner, 39, of Milton passing a SUV and a tractor-trailer in a no-passing zone. All of the drivers involved tried to avoid a crash — Foster and the tractor-trailer rig headed off the highway and collided. Foster’s pickup burst into flames.
Foster and Faulkner, the man who reportedly caused the crash, were friends and neighbors. The FHP said charges are pending against Faulkner. Faulkner was not injured. The FHP says alcohol was not a factor in the accident.
The tractor-trailer driver, August Pace, 61, of Century, was transported to Jay Hospital with minor injuries.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. More details will be posted as soon as they become available.
Pictured: The driver of this white pickup, Richard D. Foster, 43, was killed in a collision with this 18-wheeler driven by a Century man Saturday morning about five miles east of Jay. Photo courtesy WEAR for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.