Fifth Case Of Fungal Meningitis Linked To Escambia County Pain Clinic
October 23, 2012
A fifth case of fungal meningitis associated with contaminated steroid injections from Pain Consultants of West Florida in Escambia County was confirmed Monday by the Escambia County Health Department.
The most recent case is a 55 year old male. Four other patients of the Davis Highway Clinic — men ages 47 and 78 and women ages 28 and 53 — were previously diagnosed with fungal meningitis.
As of Monday, the health department said all 596 people have been contacted that were exposed to the contaminated medication as a result of undergoing a procedure at Pain Consultants of West Florida.
14th Human West Nile Case Reported In Escambia County
October 23, 2012
An additional case of human West Nile Virus was reported Monday in Escambia County, as a mosquito-borne illness alert continues. That brings the total number of diagnosed human West Nile cases to 14 for 2012. One case was fatal.
The Escambia County Health Department said there is “still some risk” that additional persons could become infected with West Nile from mosquito bites.
About one in 150 people infected with West Nile will develop serious illness. Symptoms of infection can range from mild to severe including development of diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis. People with weakened immune systems and individuals over 50 may be at higher risk of the most severe form of the infection.
Hobos Beat Central In District 1-1A Volleyball Tourney Opener
October 23, 2012
The Laurel Hobos defeated the Central Lady Jags to open the District 1-1A Volleyball Tournament Monday afternoon at Central High School.
The Hobos, seeded last, beat the No. 2 seed Jags 25-21, 17-25, 15-25, 25-19, 19-17.
The Laurel Hill Hobos advance to play the No. 1 seed Baker Lady Gators at 6 p.m. Tuesday, following a 4 p.m. game between Jay and Northview. Tuesday’s winners will advance to the district championship on Thursday.
Search Underway For Missing Escambia County Woman
October 22, 2012
Investigators are asking for help locating a missing woman.
Nancy Jean Craycraft, 55 of Pensacola, was last seen October 19. Her vehicle was located October 21 in Baldwin County, and both Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and the
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office are investigating her disappearance.
Craycraft is described as a white female, 5-foot four inches, 110 pounds with blondish-brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on Craycraft’s whereabouts is asked to call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Escambia County Murder Under Investigation
October 22, 2012
A murder is under investigation after a man was found shot to death off Highway 29 in Escambia County Monday night.
Investigators said Labar Cardarlyo Brown, 25, was killed in what they believe to a drug related case. His body was discovered after Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call about 5:30 p.m. in the 6800 block of Tiki Lane, just south of Burgess Road.
Deputies responded to Tiki Lane again about 10:45 p.m. to a second report of shots fired. Deputies “found evidence of a firearms discharge”, the Sheriff’s Office. There were no injuries reported in the second shots fired incident.
There have been no arrests in either incident.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Pictured: Reader submitted cellphone photos show the scene on Tiki Lane after one person was shot and killed Monday evening. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Four Injured In Ambulance Crash (With Gallery)
October 22, 2012
Four people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance this morning in Century.
The accident happened about 8:15 a.m. when an Escambia County EMS unit received an emergency call to Century Care Center while in the parking lot of the Whataburger on North Century Boulevard, just south of East Highway 4.
Ambulance driver Brenda Matthews, age 32 of Cantonment, activated the emergency lights and sirens on the ambulance and stopped at the stop sign while exiting the parking lot onto Highway 29, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Traffic in the northbound lanes stopped to allow the ambulance to proceed. Matthews did not see a 2004 Chevrolet SUV and begin to cross over the northbound lanes to turn south, with the front of the ambulance colliding with the side of the SUV.
Matthews was at fault in the crash, according to the FHP, because the SUV driver had not been given the opportunity to observe the ambulance and safely stop or continue. She was not cited, according to a FHP release.
Matthews and the other ambulance crew member, 48-year old Gary Straughn of Pace, were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the SUV, 80-year old Barney Cash of Century, was transported by ambulance to Jay Hospital with minor injuries. His passenger, 53-year old Clifton Underwood, Jr. of Century, was airlifted by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.
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Pictured: Four people were injured in this wreck involving an Escambia County EMS unit Monday morning in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt Man Gets 3 Years In Prison On Hunting, Weapons Charges
October 22, 2012
A Bratt man has been sentenced to state prison on hunting and weapons charges.
Stanley Haynie, age 52 of York Road, was sentenced to a three year minimum mandatory in prison for possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon and time served for three counts of taking or possessing deer with a gun during archery season and one count of over bag limit of deer.
In mid-November 2011, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers received information that Stanley Haynie and his brother, Marvin Haynie, had used a firearm to kill a deer outside of permitting hunting seasons.
Witnesses told officers that the Haynie brothers had gone hunting and several shots were heard. When questioned, the two brothers admitted to shooting three deer — a doe and two yearlings — with a firearm, according to the FWC.
FWC officers reported finding the remains of the deer behind a residence on York Road, off North Pine Barren Road just east of Northview High School. FWC officers also seized a 12-gauge shotgun and a .30-06 rifle from the home.
Stanley Haynie was a registered sex offender previously convicted of lewd and lascivious exhibition and conduct with a victim under 16, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Marvin Haynie was convicted in December 2011 of five counts of failure to comply with FWC rules and sentenced to 10 days in the county jail.
Pictured: FWC officers watch a home on York Road in Bratt in November 2011 before seizing deer meat and firearms. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Weather: Magnificent
October 22, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s
New Grocery Stores Seeks Local Produce, Products To Sell
October 22, 2012
A new grocery store opening soon on Airport Boulevard in Pensacola is looking for local produce and products to sell.
Since opening in 1982, The Fresh Market has made the support of local manufacturers and farmers one of its main points of focus. For the past 30 years the specialty grocery retailer headquartered in Greensboro, N.C., has helped many start-up and artisan manufacturers grow their brands.
“Supporting local food manufacturers has always been a core part of The Fresh Market’s business,” said Marc Jones, the company’s senior vice president of marketing and merchandising. “As we continue to grow our company throughout the United States, we are also growing our local programs, increasing our focus on finding fantastic local products that our customers will love.”
To realize this goal and become better acquainted with vendors in the area, The Fresh Market is hosting a “Local Vendor Product Pitch Day” in Pensacola on Wednesday, November 7. The purpose of the event is two-fold: local food manufacturers can introduce their retail-ready products to The Fresh Market as well as learn about the company’s process for selecting, promoting and selling local products in its stores. With two new Gulf Coast area stores – one in Daphne and the other in Pensacola. – set to open later this year, the company is also looking to build its offering of local products in these and existing stores.
Space is limited and available by appointment only. Those interested in attending are asked to register in advance by sending an email with their contact, company and product information to buylocal@thefreshmarket.com.
Fresh Market currently operates 126 stores in 24 states.
Northview Tribal Beat Performs At Troy State Band Day
October 22, 2012
The Northview Tribal Beat Band joined 2,300 high school band members representing 32 schools from three states performing with Troy University’s Sound of the South marching band during halftime on Saturday as the University celebrated its annual Band Day.
The annual event, which began in 1998, provides high school band students the opportunity to experience performing at the collegiate level.
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“Band Day provides high school band members a chance to come to TROY to be a part of a Division I football game and perform at halftime with the Sound of the South,” said Dr. Mark Walker, Troy’s associate director of bands. “It is a great recruiting tool for the band and the entire University.”
Northview’ s Tribal Beat and the other bands took part in a rehearsal Saturday morning with the Sound of the South. The bands then took part in the Trojan Victory Parade and the team’s Trojan Walk.
Pictured: The Northview High School Tribal Beat band took part in Troy University’s Band Day Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Chad Wiedel, click to enlarge.
