Escambia Man Gets Life In Federal Prison For Cocaine Conspiracy
May 14, 2014
An Escambia County man was sentenced Tuesday on on federal charges related to a multi-year conspiracy to distribute cocaine throughout the area.
Ricky Lamar Blankenship, 43, was sentenced to life imprisonment to be followed by 10 years of supervised released by Senior United State District Judge Lacey A. Collier. Blackenship was also ordered to forfeit multiple vehicles, gold vehicle rims, a Rolex watch, diamond earrings, six flat screen televisions and over $260,000 in cash.
Prosecutors said Blackenship was responsible for over 500 kilograms of cocaine entering the Northern District of Florida.
Escambia Woman Awarded $4.25 Million In Cantonment Wreck Suit
May 14, 2014
An Escambia County jury has awarded $4.25 million to a local woman for a 2009 accident that claimed the life of her 4-year old son.
According to the Highway Patrol, a 1999 Saturn driven by Theresa M. Guy, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Kingsfield Road and County Road 97. The Saturn was struck by a 2003 Dodge 2500 pickup driven by Samuel Seeley of Cantonment. Seely and his passenger, Beverly Seeley of Cantonment, were transported to West Florida Hospital in critical condition.
Guy’s passenger, Glen D. Ashby (pictured left), 39, of Navarre, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her son, Nathien Guy, later died at a Pensacola hospital.
According to the lawswuit, Roads, Inc. was installing a turn lane on the right side of the road and had removed a stop sign to a point off the road. Guy’s view of the stop sign was blocked by heavy equipment, and as a result she didn’t stop before entering the intersection.
Northview Summer Baseball Tryouts Are Thursday
May 14, 2014
Northview High Schools summer baseball tryouts will be held Thursday at the school. Tryouts are set for 6 p.m. Thursday for eligible incoming ninth graders. Pictured: Northview 2013 summer baseball. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge..
Escambia County 4-H Members Earn District Ribbons
May 14, 2014
Escambia County 4-H members recently won several ribbons in their district competition in Okaloosa County.
Escambia County 4-H members won blue ribbons in the following categories:
Junior Demonstrations
Elizabeth Hawkins, Cool Clovers 4-H
Jessica Conti, Barrineau Park 4-H
Intermediate Share the Fun
Ami Rodgers, Cool Clovers 4-H
Senior Demonstrations
Danielle & Michelle Tinker, Cool Clovers 4-H
Amanda Tanner, Escambia County 4-H Horse Club
Mitchell Brooks, Spectrum 4-H
Senior Public Speaking
Amanda Tanner, Escambia County 4-H Horse Club
Senior Share the Fun
TEAM EVENT from Cool Clovers 4-H
Jacob Trombino
Aaron Scott
Karrigan Scott
Haley Scott
Danielle Tinker
Pictured top: Escambia County 4-H members. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Late Rally Not Enough For Wahoos In 5-4 Loss
May 14, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored three runs in the ninth inning and left the tying run at second base in a 5-4 loss to the Birmingham Barons Tuesday night at Regions Field. The Barons scored five runs over the fourth and fifth innings against Wahoos starter Michael Lorenzen (L, 2-2) to shore up the series win over the Wahoos.
The Wahoos had a brief 1-0 lead after plating a run in the third, but the Barons rallied for two off Lorenzen in the fourth. In the fifth, Birmingham used four hits to score three more against the Wahoos starter. He allowed season highs in hits (8) and runs (5R/ER) over 5.0 innings. It was the first time this season he allowed more than two runs in a start.
Trailing by four runs in the ninth inning, the Wahoos loaded the bases with nobody out against former Wahoo Parker Frazier. A fielder’s choice, sacrifice fly and an error led to the three runs before the Barons escaped the jam to hang on for the win. Yorman Rodriguez paced the offense for Pensacola with a 2-for-4 game. Elvin Ramirez and James Walczak combined to work three scoreless innings out of the Blue Wahoos bullpen allowing just a hit each.
Barons (W, 2-2) starter Scott Snodgress held the Wahoos to just 1R/0ER over 7.0 innings to earn his second win of the season. Nester Molina (S, 1) came in to get the final out in the ninth and he picked up his first save of the year.
The two teams will wrap up the series on Wednesday morning beginning at 11a.m. RHP Mikey O’Brien will get the nod for the Blue Wahoos while RHP Terry Doyle will go for the Barons.
by Tommy Thrall
Arva Ruth Fore
May 14, 2014
Mrs. Arva Ruth Fore, age 84 of Flomaton, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, at Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Fore was a native of Byrneville and a member of the Flomaton community since 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Odell Fore and sisters, Evelyn Dawson and Edith Killiam.
Survivors include her sons, Tommy Rex (Ann) Fore of Brewton, Tony Robert (Becky) Fore of Flomaton, Roger Eric (Charlene) Fore of Snellville, GA; daughter, Wanda Ruth (Timothy) Faulk of Dothan; sisters, Aleene Tubbs of Gadsden, AL, and Wynetta Boutwell of Flomaton; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 16, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Timothy Faulk officiating.
Interment was in Little Escambia Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers were Richard Fore, Ryan Fore, Kevin Faulk, Robbie Fore, Trent Sutton, Nicholas Sutton.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Connie Elizabeth Graves Sheffield
May 14, 2014
Mrs. Connie Elizabeth Graves Sheffield, age 78, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in a Century health care facility.
Mrs. Sheffield was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton. She Attended Divine Temple, and was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two daughters, Charlotte (Wayne) Radford of Reidsville, NC and Cynthia “Cindy” (Byron) Smith of Brewton; three grandchildren, Jeremy Radford, Avery Radford, and Roxanne Goodman; and six great-grandchildren, Lauren Ashley Smith, Austin Radford, Christian Radford, Caleb Goodman, Caden Goodman, and Adalyn Goodman.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 15, 2016, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Wilbur Graves officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Charlie Graves, Jason Gleaton, Chip Hines, Dean Hitchcock, Samuel Frazier, and Patrick Davenport.
Escambia Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize
May 14, 2014
An Escambia County man has claimed a $1 million top prize in the 50X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. John Kyles, 56, chose to receive his winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $711,505.77. Kyles purchased his winning ticket from Tom Thumb, located at 4805 Mobile Highway in Pensacola. The retailer received a bonus commission of $2,000 for selling the $1 million winning ticket. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Residential Flood Debris Drop Off Site Open
May 14, 2014
Escambia County has opened a Residential Debris Drop-Off Site at the John R. Jones Athletic Park, 555 East Nine Mile Road. Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday until further notice.
This debris drop-off site will only available to Escambia County residents. Businesses and commercial haulers are prohibited.
Material accepted at this drop-off site will be limited to storm generated mixed construction and demolition waste. Household garbage, household hazardous waste or tires are not accepted.
For more information, contact Escambia County Solid Waste Management at (850) 937-2160.
Missing Teen Located
May 13, 2014
Authorities say a missing Gonzalez girl has been safely located.
Earlier story:
Brianna Renee Hual, 15, was last seen Monday night at her home in the 2600 block of South Highway 95A. She was wearing neon pink jeans and white flip-flops. Hual is a white female with brown eyes, brown hair, about 5-feet, 2-inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds.
Family members say she may have been picked up by a 22-year male.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.