Fire Chief Saves Man’s Life Following Mobile Home Fire
September 26, 2015
A local fire chief is being credited with saving a Century man’s life following a mobile home fire Friday night.
Walnut Hill District Chief Chris Brown was the first to arrive at a reported mobile home fire on Jack Smith Road, just off Highway 168 about six miles west of Century. The fire was mostly out, but smoke was still pouring out of the mobile home. Brown entered the mobile home, found the man down in a hallway and pulled him outside to safety.
The 57-year old man was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola suffering from smoke inhalation. An update on his condition was not available.
The fire had reportedly started in the kitchen of the mobile home about 7:30 p.m., and the man had exited the home but gone back inside with a water hose to fight the blaze.
The Walnut Hill, Century and McDavid Stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the incident.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Beats Vancleave (With Photo Gallery)
September 26, 2015
The Northview Chiefs beat Vancleave, MS, Friday night 13-10 in Bratt.
After starting the season with losses to 6A teams, the win against the 4A Mississippi team was a big boost for Northview (1-3).
It’s huge, huge,” Northview Coach Sid Wheatley said. “It’s huge for the mindset of our kids right now.”
The Chiefs were the first on the board about halfway through the first quarter on a Gavin Grant to Luke Ward pass. A two point attempt failed, and the Chiefs were up 6-0. Vancleave added a touchdown to take a 7-6 advantage.
Near the end of the third quarter, Dezmine Moorer took a handoff to move the Chiefs 62-yards and deep into Vancleave territory. Ward was then in on a 18-yard run, and Seth Killam added a good kick.
“We knew that had a big offense line and they were going to try to come out and pound it down our throats,” he said. “And they did that. And I thought our defense responded really well.”
The Chiefs will host the 1A Red Devils of Maplesville, AL, next Friday night at 7:00. Maplesville (5-1, 3-0) is about 175 miles from Bratt. The Red Devils have outscored opponents 212-89 so far this year, including shutouts of 41 and 35 points.
“We will have a very positive energy going forward….we’ve got a huge task before us next week because Maplesville (AL), I think, tries to blow up scoreboards. At least it looks like it they way they score points. We are going to build this momentum and these positive feelings we have right now, and continue to work and get better on some things.”
For more photos, click here. A photo gallery with the band, cheerleaders and dance team will be published by Monday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Motorcyclist Killed In Escambia Crash
September 26, 2015
A motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Escambia County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 49-year old Keith Douglas Ullrich was traveling west on a 1997 Honda motorcycle approaching 57th Avenue about 8:10 p.m. He failed to stop for traffic, slamming his motorcycle into the rear of a 1993 Chevrolet Corvette drive by 20-year old Kristee Annn Eddins of Pensacola.
Ullrich was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger on his motorcycle, 57-year old Tami Cherie Alderman, was taken to Baptist Hospital with serious injuries.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 26, 2015
Here are final scores from around the area tonight:
FLORIDA
Northview 13, Vancleave 10 [Read more, photo gallery..]
Graceville 34, Jay 13 [Read more, photo gallery..]
Niceville 35, Tate 32 [Read more, photo gallery..]
Pine Forest 30, Milton 23
Escambia 44, Columbia 41
Bay 15, Washington 13
West Florida 35, Gulf Breeze 24
PHS 26, Catholic 0
Crestview 45, Pace 28
Navarre 55, FWB 14
ALABAMA
T.R. Miller 42, Escambia County Atmore 18
W.S. Neal 54, Calhoun 6
Escambia Academy 34, Hooper Academy 0
OPEN: Flomaton
Pictured: Teams meet after the coin toss Friday night at Northview High School as the sun sets in the west. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Niceville Slips Past Tate (With Photo Gallery)
September 26, 2015
The Niceville Eagles got past the Tate Aggies 35-32 Friday night.
The game was a flag away from a tie. With just over a minute to go, kicker Evan Legassey kicked a field goal, but a flag on the play for an illegal procedure against Tate negated the field goal. On his second try, Legassey’s field goal was blocked by Niceville.
The Tate Aggies will host Washington High School next Friday night at 7:30.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Keith Garrison, click to enlarge.
Vehicle Found Flipped On Lonely Dirt Road; No Driver Around
September 26, 2015
The driver of a SUV was no where to be found after the vehicle was discovered wreck on a remote dirt road Friday afternoon.
The overturned SUV was located on Pineville Road north of Arthur Brown Road about 4:20 Friday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle lost control, ran off the roadway, struck at least two trees and overturned back across the road. It was not known when the accident occurred.
The accident is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the call.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Driver Runs Off Hwy 29, Slams Into Cars At Two Businesses
September 26, 2015
One person was injured Friday afternoon when a vehicle left Highway 29 and slammed into parked cars in front of two local businesses.
The driver of a PT cruiser lost control while headed south on Pensacola Boulevard near Detroit Boulevard and struck a handicap ramp and two parked vehicles at an insurance company and a check cashing company. The driver of the PT Cruiser was transported to area hospital.
Further details, including the driver’s name and condition, have not been released. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Photos by Andrew McKay, NewsRadio 1620 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny And Warm Today; Rain Moving Into Forecast
September 26, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Graceville Downs Jay (With Photo Gallery)
September 26, 2015
Graceville down the winless Jay Royals Friday night, 34-14 in Jay.
The Royals were down 14- at the half, but Graceville pulled away.
The Jay Royals (0-5, 0-0) will travel to Baker (2-2, 0-0) for their first district game next Friday night at 7:00.
Photos by Michele Gibbs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Football Team Bus Involved In Hit And Run Crash
September 26, 2015
A school bus carrying the Milton High School football was involved in a hit and run crash on I-10 in Escambia County Friday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2014 Hyundai Accent changed lanes into the side of the bus at the 12 mile marker. The Hyundai driver fled the scene without leaving any information.
There were no injuries in the accident.
Pine Forest High beat Milton Friday night, 30-23, following the crash.