Great Weather Continues
September 10, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Teen Charged After Hit And Run Pedestrian Death
September 10, 2012
A 16-year old is facing charges after a hit and run in a Santa Rosa County accident that claimed the life of a 20-year old pedestrian.
Ricky Shane Weldon was walking north in the center of the northbound lane of Farm Life Road about 8:15 Friday night when he was struck by a 1985 Ford F150 driven by Robert William Chapman, 16. Chapman then fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Weldon was knocked into the southbound lane where he was struck by a southbound 2001 GMC Sierra driven by 21-year old Courtney Renee Fleming.
Champman turned himself in to the Santa Rosa Count Sheriff’s Office and the FHP about two hours later. He was charged with leaving the scene with death and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center in Pensacola.
The accident investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol is continuing.
Perdido Couple Dies In Bay Minette Murder Suicide
September 10, 2012
A Perdido, Ala., couple died a in murder-suicide Sunday morning in Bay Minette as their trailer burned in Nokomis, Ala.
The Bay Minette Police Department responded to a BP gas station at Highway 59 and I-65 at 8:25 Sunday morning. An investigation determined that 41-year old Linda Diane Milstid, working as the store clerk, pressed a panic alarm as she saw her husband approach. Mark Anthony Milstid, 41, entered the business with a sawed-off shotgun, shooting and killing Linda Milstid. He then shot himself.
Linda Milstid was pronounced dead on the scene. Mark Milstid was transported to North Baldwin Hospital where he later died.
Police said the couple had an ongoing domestic dispute.
As the shooting was happening at the gas station, the Nokomis (Ala.) Fire Department was dispatched to Coleman Road in Perdido where a trailer belonging to the Milstids was fully engulfed in flames.
Sheriff Shot Friday Returns Home After Surgery
September 10, 2012
Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff Grover Smith was released from the hospital Sunday, two days after being shot following a deadly standoff in Flomaton. And Monday, he was back at work in his Brewton office.
Fragments from the .357 bullet that hit Smith are still in his arm, along with metal plates to strengthen a shattered bone.
Meanwhile, funeral services were held Sunday for James Arrington Jr., who took his own life Friday after shooting Smith.
The Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office was joined by a tactical response team from the Brewton Police Department in an attempt to serve a mental health commitment order to pick up Arrington from his home in Flomaton and transport him to a mental health facility.
Arrington became uncooperative with authorities and barricaded himself alone inside his residence.
When the Brewton tactical team and Smith entered the home about two and a half hours later, Arrington fired his weapon, striking Smith in the forearm. The Alabama Bureau of Investigation’s preliminary investigation has confirmed hat Arrington then shot himself.
For an earlier story and more details, click here.
Pictured top: Investigators remained on scene for hours after the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff was shot Friday morning at this home in Flomaton. Pictured top inset: Sheriff Grover Smith. Pictured below: The Escambia County (Fla.) EMS unit that transported the wounded sheriff arrives at the scene Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Week Two: Prep Football Standings
September 10, 2012
There are winners and losers after week one of high school football in Florida, but none of the area teams have yet to play a district game.
Here’s a look at last week’s results and this Friday night’s schedule:
Kids Marathon Registration Opens
September 10, 2012
What’s an eight-week marathon? It’s a special kid’s marathon for Pensacola area children ages 5-12 that’s split into three segments— a one-mile kickoff on September 15 at the University of West Florida, followed by a 24 mile run, walk, or wheel-chair over the next eight weeks at school or home, and ending with a final 1.2-mile run following the Pensacola Marathon. Upon completion, the young athletes will have ran, walked, or wheel-chaired a full 26.2 mile marathon.
Registration for the 5th Annual Pensacola Kids Marathon is now open by visiting www.marathonpensacola.com or by contacting your child’s PE teacher or track coach. Each participant will receive:
- Pensacola KIDS MARATHON T-shirt
- Pensacola KIDS MARATHON medallion
- Official race number
- Training materials
- Official mileage log
- Subway and other refreshments at the Pensacola Marathon finish line and kick-off event
Participants will be able to log their first mile on their training log on Saturday, September 15 at 9 a.m. at the University of West Florida track for the Kids Marathon Kick-Off. They will then have eight weeks to compete the remaining 24 miles in half or one mile increments. The final 1.2 miles will be ran the day of the Pensacola Marathon – Sunday, November 11 at 12:30 p.m. – in which every child will run through the finish line structure and will be awarded their finishers medal.
This program is supported by the Escambia and Santa Rosa county school districts and offers young students ages 5 to 12, their families, and schools a great opportunity to promote physical activity and good nutrition.
Registration information is available at local Subway restaurants, Running Wild, and the Pensacola Sports Association or online at www.marathonpensacola.com. For information go online or call the Pensacola Sports Association at (850) 434-2800.
Covenant Hospice Seeks Volunteers
September 10, 2012
Covenant Hospice is seeking individuals and groups to join its award-winning volunteer team.
Covenant Hospice Volunteer Training will present an overview of hospice care and volunteer choices. Individuals and groups are needed to provide support for Covenant programs including office work, community outreach, and fundraising. Patient and family support volunteers are needed to provide friendly visits, companionship, breaks for caregivers, light housekeeping, transportation, assistance with yard work or home repair, and more. Active duty military and veteran volunteers are needed to support Covenant’s We Honor Veteran’s Program. Working and retired professionals are also needed to share their expertise.
Covenant provides a flexible volunteer schedule with opportunities for one time, periodic or weekly volunteer assignments. Volunteers receive ongoing educational opportunities and are honored annually for their contributions. To register or to learn more, call Hope Ripley or Sharon Oakes at (850) 202-5802/ 202-5948.
A training workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15 at the Covenant Hospice branch office, located at 6479 Caroline St., Suite B in Milton. The workshop is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Nearly 2,500 volunteers support 13 branch locations throughout Florida and Alabama. Covenant’s volunteer program received three Awards of Excellence from Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate services to patients and loved ones during times of life-limiting illnesses.
First Hint Of (Almost) Fall
September 9, 2012
The first day of fall is not until September 22, but our early mornings will give us a brief tease of (almost) fall weather the next few days.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Northview High To Hold Open House Tuesday
September 9, 2012
Northview High School will host an Open House this Tuesday, September 11 beginning at 5:45 p.m.
The event will being with a short welcome in the school cafeteria followed by six sessions from a list of 18 opportunities.
For more information, click here to download a welcome letter and session list.
Photo Gallery: Northview Cheerleaders, Mini Cheerleaders, Band And Dance Team
September 9, 2012
For a a game summary and action photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
