Two Killed In Baker Crash
July 15, 2012
Two people were killed in a head on crash on Highway 4 in Baker Saturday morning.
The Florida Highway Patrol says 63-year old Charlotte Black of Kentucky was southbound on Highway 4 near Baker School when she crossed into the path of a 2011 Toyota Camry driven by John Joseph St. John, 81, of Niceville. A third vehicle, a 2009 Ford Fusion driven by 55 year old Venia Groves of Bessemer, Ala, was also involved in the 6:30 a.m. crash.
A passenger in the Surburban, 87-year old Racine D. Ison of Kentucky, and St. John were pronounced deceased at the scene by Okaloosa County EMS. Black was critically injured, while five other passengers in her Surburan received minor injuries.
Charges against Black are pending, according to the FHP.
Pictured: Two people in this three vehicle wreck Saturday morning on Highway 4 in Baker were killed. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lyvonne Coleman
July 15, 2012
Mrs. Lyvonne Coleman, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012, in Milton, Florida.
Mrs. Coleman was a native of Goodway, Alabama and a resident of Byrneville since 1965. Mrs. Coleman wrote the Byrneville News for Tri-City Ledger for the past 20 years and attended Poplar Dell Baptist Church since 1965.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Bob Coleman, one daughter, Patricia Coleman Jernigan and one brother, Bobby Davis.
She is survived by her four sons, John R. (Peggy) Coleman of Byrneville; Glen M. (Charlene) Coleman of Brewton; Donald (Margaret) Coleman of McDavid; and Daniel (Becky) Coleman of Milton; one daughter, Cathy Coleman (Milton) Ray of McDavid; one brother, MacArthur Davis of Barnett Crossroads, AL; one sister, Earlene Roberts of Pleasant Grove, AL; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel with Rev. Mitch Herring and John Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Dell Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, July 16, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John R. Coleman, Glen M. Coleman, Donald Coleman, Daniel Coleman, John Coleman and Mike Beals.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Photos: Storm Clouds Roll (With Forecast)
July 14, 2012
Heavy storm clouds rolled through the North Escambia area Saturday afternoon. Pictured are the the clouds moving across Gobbler Road in Walnut Hill.
- Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Century Crash
July 14, 2012
One person was ejected in a single vehicle rollover accident in the early morning hours Saturday.
The accident happened on Highway 4A near Broomes Road just outside Century. The wreck was discovered by a passerby about 5:15 a.m., but first responders said it appeared the Isuzu Rodeo had flipped several hours before.
Brett Adkisson, 33, was ejected as the compact SUV rolled and came to rest upside down in the edge of a wooded area. He was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola as a “trauma alert”.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the wreck.
Pictured: The driver of this vehicle was ejected sometime Saturday morning on Highway 4A outside Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Set To Begin Budget Making Process
July 14, 2012
The Town of Century is about to begin budget talks for the budget year that begins October 1.
The Century Town Council will hold a Budget Workshop on Thursday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at the Century Town Hall, 7995 North Century Boulevard. The meeting is open to the public.
Photo Gallery: Blue Angels Friday Show
July 14, 2012
The Blue Angels flew a full practice show over Pensacola Beach Friday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: The Blue Angels over Pensacola Beach Friday afternoon (by Raja Atalla). Pictured below: The Blue Angels over Pensacola Beach Friday afternoon (by Bob Solarski). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Wanted For Questioning In Deputy Shooting
July 14, 2012
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named a man wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting of a deputy Wednesday night at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments on Truman Avenue.
Investigators are looking for 27-year old Antonio Emmanuel Moorer for questioning. He is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5-foot, 7-inches, 156 pounds, and has numerous tattoos on his neck, chest and arms. Moorer also goes by the name “Dolphin Face” or “Lil T”.
Deputy Ryan Robinson, 32, was shot as he worked in the apartment complex. He has worked for the Sheriff’s Office since 2006.
A shot was fired into Robinson’s stomach, but his bulletproof vest stopped the round. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by ambulance for evaluation. He was treated and released, and is now recovering at home on paid administrative leave pending a medical release.
The incident happened about 10:45 p.m. as three members of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Anti-Crime Unit, also known as TAC unit, were conducting “proactive police work” in the apartment complex. Deputy Robinson gave chase, and one of the men fired at him.
Deputies quickly surrounded one apartment and removed four people, one of which they believed to be the shooter. In the meantime, someone stole an unmarked TAC Unit vehicle that was found abandoned a short time later a few blocks away at the intersection of Coons and Norris avenues. A manhunt followed in the area for the suspect with numerous officers, K-9 units and the department’s helicopter.
The manhunt for the suspect and the investigation continued into the early morning hours with the assistance of the Pensacola Police Department and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Anyone with information concerning Moorer’s whereabouts or the incident at Oakwood Terrace is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Pictured: The scene at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments on Truman Avenue off W Street after an officer was shot Wednesday night. Photo courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Academy Cheerleaders Named AISA State Champs
July 14, 2012
Escambia Academy’s cheerleading squads received multiple awards during a camp this week at Huntington College in Montgomery.
The varsity squad was awarded Home Pom Champs, Extreme Routine champs, AISA Small Squad State Champions, and a Leadership Award. Individual varsity members were also honored. Page Lancaster and Caitlyn Bruley made AISA All Star and UCA All American, and Lancaster was invited to try out for UCA staff.
The junior varsity squad was named Extreme Routine champs and AISA Small Squad State Runner-ups. Individual junior varsity members Bailey Lancsaster and Mikayla Spruill were named UCA All Americans.
Escambia Academy cheerleader sponsors are Bobbi Sasser, varsity, and Katie Brantly, junior varsity.
Pictured top: The Escambia Academy varsity cheerleaders (front, L-R) Co-Captain Caitlyn Bruley, Captain Page Lancaster, (back) Sarah Weatherford, Reagan Bell, Natalie Lassiter, Claire Dawe, Anna Catherine Sasser and Kricket White. Pictured below: The junior varsity Escambia Academy cheerleaders (front, L-R) Co-Captain Bailey Lancaster, Captain Mikayla Spruill, (back) Lanie Allen, Saige Garrett, Kennedy McGhee, Victoria Sawyer, Kallie Byrd and Haley Leachman. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Today: Cantonment, Flomaton Youth Football
July 14, 2012
Youth football registrations will continue today in Cantonment and Flomaton.
Cantonment Youth Football
Cantonment Youth Football registration will be held this morning at the ballpark from 10 a.m. until noon. Registration will continue July 28 and August 11.
Cost is $40 for all ages.
Flomaton Youth Football and Cheerleading
Flomaton Youth Football and Cheerleading sign-ups will be held this morning at Hurricane Park from 9 until 11 a.m.
Signups will continue July 28 and August 4. The fee is $50 for the first child and $45 for each additional sibling.
If the child has never played Flomaton Youth Football before, a birth certificate is required. Birth certificates are not required for cheerleaders.
Alleged Gunman Arrested In Liquor Store Shooting
July 14, 2012
A second suspect was arrested Friday night in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this week inside a Pensacola liquor store.
Lance Anthony Carter, 20, was charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to Pensacola Police Lt. Doug Baldwin. The other suspect – George Lewayne Blount, 24, – was arrested Tuesday and charged with solicitation of attempted homicide. Both men reside at the same address on North P Street.
Detective Jeff Brown said it is believed the shooting may have occurred over money.
Carter, who had been identified during the investigation as the other suspect, was taken into custody after officers found him at a house in the 1400 block of North 48th Avenue. Deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest.
Police responded to Tom, Ann & Buddy’s, 1917 W. Cervantes St., around 9:40 p.m. Monday after dispatchers received a 911 call about the shooting. Upon arrival, police were told a man had been shot inside the establishment and been taken to a local hospital by private vehicle.
Brown said it is believed the incident began when Preston Hines, 29, of 301 Tower Dr., Pensacola, and Blount argued over money. Meanwhile, Carissa Gilliams, 21, got involved in the argument, which escalated into a physical confrontation involving the three of them.
At that point, the victim – Ladarrius Adam Hines – who is Preston Hines’ brother, tried to break up the fight, but Blount reportedly told another male to shoot Ladarrius, Brown said.
Ladarrius Hines told Brown he then ran toward a door but was shot a second time and fell to the floor. Blount and the other suspect ran out of the business and fled the scene.