No Injuries In Hwy 97 Crash
July 5, 2013
There were no injuries in a single vehicle wreck Friday afternoon on Highway 97 near South Highway 99 in Walnut Hill.
The female driver of a Buick apparently hit standing water on the roadway and struck a tree about 12:20 p.m.After hitting the tree, the vehicle continued about 500 feet without one rear wheel before coming to rest alongside Highway 97.
The drive refused transport to the hospital.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the crash. Further details have not been released.
Pictured top and inset: The driver of this vehicle refused transport to the hospital following a single vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill Friday afternoon. Pictured below: After hitting this tree, the vehicle continued without on rear wheel for about 500 feet. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Heavy Rain Possible Today
July 5, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Two Teens Arrested For Stabbing, Robbing Transient Outside Church
July 5, 2013
Two Escambia County teenagers have been arrested for the June 25 stabbing and robbery of a transient at a church just off Nine Mile Road.
Damon Scott Rambo, 16 and Kamron Reid Boshart, 14, allegedly attacked 41-year old Bradley Kocian outside Liberty Church, just behind a Wendy’s Restaurant at Nine Mile Road and Music Lane.
Responding Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies found Kocian suffering from injuries that were consistent with stab wounds. Deputies discovered he had been attacked by Rambo and Boshart just before stealing his backpack.
Kocian was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was treated and released after a few days.
Rambo and Boshart were charged with aggravated battery, robbery with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence.
Mississippi Man Killed In I-10 Crash
July 5, 2013
One person was killed in a single vehicle accident late Thursday morning on I-10.
The accident happened about 11:55 a.m. at the 28 mile marker in Santa Rosa County. The Florida Highway Patrol said 65-year old Isaac Coleman of Gulfport ran off the roadway and struck a concrete culvert with his 2005 Dodge Caravan. Coleman was transported to West Florida Hospital in Pensacola where he was pronounced deceased.
Photos: Jay Celebrates With Fireworks
July 5, 2013
The Town of Jay and the Jay Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Fourth of July Thursday night with a fireworks show. Earlier in the day, arts and crafts vendors were on hand at the Bray-Hendricks City Park, along with plenty of food and entertainment. The day started with the Celebrate Freedom 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Photos: Atmore Fireworks
July 5, 2013
Crowds from across the area celebrated the Fourth of July Thursday with a fireworks show at the Wind Creek Hotel in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ditto Gorme, click to enlarge.
Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K Set For Saturday
July 5, 2013
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida is accepting registrations for their annual Firecracker 5K Run, Walk and Wheelchair Race, presented by Honest Tea. The event will be held on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 7:30 a.m. near Seville Quarter in Downtown Pensacola. Even the tiniest athletes are invited to join in the Coca Cola Free Fun Run after the 5K.
Registration is $27 in advance or $32 at packet pick up or on race day. Late Registration, Packet Pick-Up and Race Expo will be held on Friday, July 5 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Running Wild and from 6 to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Seville Quarter.
The first 1,000 to register will receive a t-shirt. Tote bags will go to the first 500 registrants. Participants are encouraged to celebrate the patriotic occasion by wearing red, white and blue. For those who want to Rock our Socks, red and white striped socks are available for $7. Vendor booths and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Ronald McDonald will mingle with the crowd at the After-Race Party which will include free refreshments, music and race awards. Register online for no additional fees at www.werunwild.com or download an entry form under the News and Events tab at www.rmhc-nwfl.org.
100% of proceeds from the Firecracker 5K go to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida which provides a Home-Away-From-Home for families of children receiving medical treatment. For more information, contact Twana Bright at 850-477-2273 or events@rmhc-nwfl.org.
Molino Lady Astros Take On The Firecracker Classic
July 5, 2013
The 18U Molino Lady Astros finished as runner-ups recently in the Firecracker Softball Tournament at Pensacola’s Exchange Park.
Behind a strong offense and defense, the team held strong in throughout the tournament, despite a 2-1 loss to the Mississippi Ice in the finals. The 18U Lady Astros have made it to the finals the last three of four tournaments including a state championship.
The team is one more tournament away from the Southern Nationals in Mississippi.
Pictured: The Molino Lady Astros. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Beats Generals
July 5, 2013
Shaun Ellis dominated in his return to the rotation and the Blue Wahoos offense provided just enough support as Pensacola knocked off the Jackson Generals 2-1 on Thursday afternoon at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium in front of the 17th sellout crowd of the season.
Played in a swift 1:56, Ellis combined with relievers Josh Ravin and Trevor Bell to stymie the Generals throughout the contest. Ellis (3-1) allowed just an unearned run on one hit over his career-high seven innings pitched, retiring the final 12 batters he faced and 21 of the 23 hitters overall. The lone run the Generals scored against Ellis came in the top of the fourth inning when Chris Taylor walked, stole second base, advanced to third on a throwing error by the shortstop Devin Lohman and scored on a groundout from Ramon Morla.
The Wahoos hurlers carried a one-hitter into the eighth, facing just two over the minimum before Taylor singled with two outs, snapping a streak of 17 straight set down. Bell struck out Julio Morban to end the contest and sew up his fourth save of the year.
Pensacola had its hands full with Jackson starter Anthony Fernandez through the first five innings, but broke through in the sixth. Lohman reached on a dropped third strike to spark the rally before Yorman Rodriguez doubled him home to knot the game at one. Two batters later, Marquez Smith singled to right-center, scoring Rodriguez and giving Pensacola a 2-1 lead.
Fernandez fell to 5-4 on the year despite allowing only two runs on five hits in seven innings.
The series continues on Friday night at 7 p.m. Pensacola will go with right-hander Tim Crabbe (3-6, 3.53) while Jackson will counter with southpaw Roenis Elias (4-7, 2.96).
story by Kevin Burke
Samuel Melvin Archer
July 5, 2013
Samuel Melvin Archer, 58, of Cantonment, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Sam was the son of the late Judge E.G. Archer and Christine Archer.
Sam is survived by his wife, Karen Holland Archer; daughter, Kari Archer Wiley; son, Jeremy Archer; granddaughters, Kenzi Wiley and Jada Archer; two sisters, Mary Archer (Jerry) Holland and Monte Archer (Ron) Schoenfeld.
Funeral services will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church with Pastor Chester Bolton and Pastor Dave Kelso officiating.
Interment will follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.