Silver Alert Issued For Missing Cantonment Woman
October 18, 2012
A silver alert has been issued in Florida and Alabama for a missing Cantonment woman.
Nina Veach, 82, was last seen about 4 p.m. Wednesday at her residence in the 10000 block of Bristol Park Road in Cantonment. She is described as a white female with brown eyes, gray hair, about 5-foot 11-inches tall and weighing 140 pounds.
She may be traveling in a 1995 Silver Volvo 200 with Florida tag number C778CL. The vehicle has a Navy Captain Eagle sticker on the front window.
Anyone that has seen Nina Veach or has any knowledge of her whereabouts is asked to contact Escambia County Florida Sheriff’s office at (850) 436-9620 or their local law enforcement agency.
Deputies Raid Indoor Marijuana Growing Operation In Molino
October 18, 2012
An indoor hydroponic marijuana growing operation in Molino was raided Wednesday night.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at a home on Wesley Circle, just off Brickton Road, about 6:45 p.m. Investigators reported finding 11 marijuana plants will a street value of $22,000 growing inside a garage and a separate shed behind the residence. Deputies also reported finding numerous lights and other equipment used to grow the plants indoors.
No arrests were made Wednesday night, but investigators said an arrest warrant is likely forthcoming in the case.
Deputies said it is unusual to find an indoor operation in the rural areas of North Escambia; indoor operations are more commonly found in urban areas.
Pictured: An indoor marijuana growing operation discovered Wednesday night in Molino. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Office ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Targeting Molino Today
October 18, 2012
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Mid-County Neighborhood Watch, are conducting an “Operation Clean Sweep” event in Molino today.
Volunteers and participants met at Highland Baptist Church this morning with a planned community cleanup including areas around and between Molino Road and Marge Lane.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the focus of “Operation Clean Sweep” is to work with neighborhood watch groups, residents, churches and business owners to control and prevent the damaging effects of crime.
The operation task force works closely with Escambia County Animal Control, Escambia County Environmental Law Enforcement, the military, Escambia County Roads and Bridges, and neighborhood watch groups to clean up neighborhoods and educate citizens on preventive measures that could be implemented to minimize possible crimes.
Grand Opening Held For New Molino Community Complex (With Gallery)
October 18, 2012
The grand opening of the new Molino Community Complex was held Wednesday morning.
The project included the conversion of the old Molino School in to a library, community center and museum. There was also a new 7,000 square foot facility constructed for the tax collector and property appraiser. The project was funded by local option sales tax monies.
“It’s a joyful day; it’s just wonderful,” said Lil King, a longtime proponent for the project and a former Molino School student.
- For a photo gallery from Wednesday’s ribbon cutting, click here.
- For a photo tour of the old Molino School, click here.
During the ceremony, Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley presented a $500 check to the Friends of the Library specifically for use at the Molino Branch Library.
Despite Wednesday morning’s ribbon cutting, the library, community center and museum are not yet complete and open. The tax collector and property appraisers offices have been open since July.
Librarian Pat Rigel said the library could open as soon as December.
Pictured: The grand opening of the new Molino Community Complex was held Wednesday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Frontier, Verizon Customers Report Widespread Telephone Outages
October 18, 2012
There was no immediate word Wednesday night on the cause of communications problems in the North Escambia area that left many residents unable to make or receive phone calls.
Frontier Communications customers from Molino north through Walnut Hill and Atmore into Monroe County, Ala., reported that they were unable to make phone calls outside of Frontier exchanges and unable to receive phone calls from non-Frontier customers. Numerous Verizon Wireless customers also reported problems making and receiving calls or text messages, particularly in the Molino area.
In previous similar Frontier outages, residents also reported that they were unable to call 911. However, test calls made Wednesday night from Walnut Hill confirmed that Frontier customers were able to reach 911 emergency services in Escambia County.
Front Brings Lows In Down Into The 40’s; Nice Day Out Of School Friday
October 18, 2012
A cold front is bringing overnight lows into the 40’s the next few nights, and sunny skies. Friday — a student holiday with no school in Escambia County (Fla.) — looks to be sunny and mild.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Poarch Creeks Halt $246 Million Wetumpka Casino Construction
October 18, 2012
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians are halting the $246 million expansion of a casino and 20-story hotel in Wetumpka, Ala., in order to continue discussions with the Muscogee Creek Indians who say the site is desecrating sacred grounds.
Muscogee Principal Chief George Tiger and Poarch Chairman Buford L. Rolin and other Poarch representatives met to discuss the adversarial relationship between the two nations over the Atmore-based tribe’s ongoing construction of the Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka.
“As ongoing discussions between the Muscogee Creek Nation and the Poarch Band continue, construction will not proceed until further notice,” the Muscogee Nation said in a press release. The Poarch Creeks will remove construction personnel, park equipment and take measures to ensure the safety of the site.
The Muscogee tribe from Oklahoma calls the site “Hickory Ground” and considers it sacred because it was used as a burial ground, a ceremonial site and was also the last home of the Muscogee Creek National prior to the tribe being removed in the 1830’s.
Facilities Receiving Recalled NECC Medications Named, Included Facilities In Pensacola, Atmore
October 18, 2012
As the investigation into the fungal meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated New England Compounding Center (NECC) products has progressed, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has provided an updated list of all health care facilities nationwide that have received NECC products.
The list also includes the facilities previously identified as receiving spinal medications.
- Andrews Institute, Gulf Breeze
- Baptist Hospital, Pensacola
- Baptist Hospital Cardiology, Pensacola
- Interventional Rehab Center, Pensacola
- Pain Consultants Of West Florida, Pensacola
- Retina Specialty Institute, Pensacola
- West Florida Hospital, Pensacola
Baptist Health Care said Tuesday evening that their facilities have not administered the NECC steroid injections at any of its locations.
“Three BHC facilities have used other NECC produced medications. These medications have not been associated with the outbreak, but in an abundance of caution, we are following the Food and Drug Administration’s recommendation to alert all patients who received an NECC medication,” Baptist said in a news release.
Baptist Hospital use is limited to some heart catheterizations, stress tests and heart surgeries. Andrews Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center use is limited to local anesthesia used in pain management and retina procedures. Atmore Community Hospital use is limited to a small number of stress tests.
All Baptist patients that received NECC medications are being contacted. Baptist patients can call (850) 437-8500 from 8:30 until 5 p.m. for more information.
Strength Team Delivers Strong Message
October 18, 2012
With feats like ripping a phone book in half,, crushing concrete and bending steel, the Strength Team brought their strong inspirational messages to Highland Baptist Church and Molino Park Elementary School Wednesday.
At Molino Park, the Strength Team delivered a motivational message, addressing how students can work hard toward obtaining their goals and dreams through education and hard work.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The leader and founder of The Strength Team, Mike Hagen, has dedicated over 20 years of his life to this kind of work. He has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and performed at thousands of school and church assemblies. He has been featured on CNN, ESPN, and the popular television show “Walker Texas Ranger” with Chuck Norris.
Pictured: The Strength Team Wednesday at Highland Baptist Church and Molino Park Elementary School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Another Case Of Meningitis Linked to Escambia County Clinic
October 18, 2012
Another case of fungal meningitis associated with contaminated steroid injections from Pain Consultants of West Florida in Escambia County was confirmed Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.
The latest patient, a 28-year old woman in Escambia County, is the 13th case in Florida. Two other patients of the Davis Highway clinic — a 78-year old man and a 47-year old man — were previously diagnosed with fungal meningitis.
In all, three patients in Florida have died from fungal meningitis.
“One death is too many. We extend our condolences to his family and loved ones during this challenging time,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “We remain focused on contacting all patients who may have received contaminated NECC steroid injections to ensure that they receive appropriate medical attention.”
All contaminated lots of NECC steroid injections in Florida have been returned in accordance with FDA recall procedures.