Two Additional House Fires Light Red Bulbs On Fire Safety Wreath
December 8, 2015
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to multiple two fires over the weekend, resulting in the second and third green lights being replaced for the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
The first fire was in the 900 block of Paulding Avenue, with the first 911 call received at 7:28 a.m. Saturday. Crews on scene noted smoke showing from a single-wide mobile home, and the fire was brought under control at 7:37 a.m. The trailer received moderate damage and had to have the power secured at the meter. The residents of the home have been displaced. The incident is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office. (Pictured below)
Escambia County Fire Rescue also responded to a reported residential structure fire at the 7500 block of Sandy Creek Drive at 5:55 p.m. Saturday An engine from the Warrington Fire Station arrived on scene, with a single-story wood frame structure on fire. The fire was brought under control at 6:52 p.m. The cause of the fire was due to an unattended candle that resulted in major damage. The residents of the home have been displaced. (Pictured above)
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with City of Pensacola and Santa Rosa County to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths will be on display at 23 different county fire stations. Every time firefighters respond to a residential fire, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by holiday decorations.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Only Injury In Eight Vehicle I-10 Pileup
December 7, 2015
A Cantonment woman was the only one transported to the hospital after an eight-vehicle pileup Monday morning on a ramp from I-10 to I-110.
Karen Bird, age 50 of Cantonment, was transported to West Florida Hospital by ambulance with minor injuries following the 7:49 a.m. crash. according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A ninth vehicle not involved in the crash caused the driver of a Chevrolet Traverse to take evasive action, leading to the pileup. None of the other drivers involved in the crash were injured. So far, the FHP says no charges have been filed.
Pictured: A FDOT traffic camera shows the scene on I-10 Monday morning on a ramp from I-10 to I-110.
Firefighters Responded To Reported Mobile Home Fire In Walnut Hill
December 7, 2015
Firefighters responded to a reported mobile home fire in Walnut Hill early Monday morning.
The residents of a double-wide mobile home on Mitchell Street, just off Arthur Brown Road, reported that their kitchen and living room were filling with smoke about 4:25 a.m. The first firefighters on scene located a small fire on the back deck of the mobile home that was quickly extinguished. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
The interior of the mobile home was not damaged by the blaze. There were no injuries.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Atmore Fire Department and the Nokomis (AL) Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the fire. All units were canceled before arriving on scene except for the volunteers from Walnut Hill.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Former Cafeteria Manager Charged With Stealing Student Lunch Money
December 7, 2015
A former elementary school cafeteria manager has been charged with stealing lunch money from student accounts at Molino Park and Jim Allen elementary schools.
Jennifer Leigh McKendrick, 42, was arrested for felony official misconduct and grand theft. She was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Officials said she was improperly refunding money from student lunch accounts and pocketed the cash.
McKendrick was first hired by the Escambia County School District in late 1997. In August 2013, she was promoted to food service manager at Molino Park Elementary School and was given the additional duty of supervising food service operations at Jim Allen Elementary in August 2014. Part of her duties included issuing refunds from student meal accounts.
In May 2015, a Molino Park parent found that his children’s online lunch accounts has an incorrect zero balance. When he called the cafeteria to question the balance, he was told the money was refunded in March 2015. The victim told investigators that he never requested and never received a refund. He was contacted three different times by McKendrick who offered to meet him off campus and refund the money, according to authorities.
McKendrick admitted that she removed money from the food service cashier kiosk at both Molino Park and Jim Allen elementary schools without completing the appropriate paperwork, according to an arrest warrant. She contacted a school district investigator and volunteered to reimburse the school district for any funds determined to be missing.
She resigned from her position on June 2, 2015.
A total of $2,787.75 of was wrongly removed from the school district’s food service funds, according to an internal audit.
A Warm Week Ahead
December 7, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tonight: Escambia Commissioner Barry Town Hall Meeting In Cantonment
December 7, 2015
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting at 5:30 this evening at the Escambia County Extension Office at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Residents are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event.
Century Reschedules Council Meeting
December 7, 2015
The Town of Century has rescheduled tonight’s regular town council meeting
The town council normally meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. However, in December, the council only holds one meeting. This year, that December meeting will be held on December 14, the second Monday of the month, at 7 p.m.
The Century council will return to their normal meeting schedule in January.
4-H Cold Weather Clothing Drive Underway
December 7, 2015
Escambia County 4-H is collecting cold weather clothing donations for needy families.
Items are needed for adults and children, including coats, jackets, socks, scarves, gloves and hats.
Donations can be made at the Langley Bell 4-H Center at 3730 Stefani Road in Cantonment by December 20.
Northview Beta, FCA Spread Christmas Cheer
December 7, 2015
Member of the Northview High School Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently went caroling around the Century area, with stops that included Byrneville Elementary School, the Century Health And Rehabilitation Center and the Century Town Hall. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Tate At Armwood
December 7, 2015
The Tate High School Aggies fell short in the 6A state semi-final game Friday night at Armwood High School near Tampa.
For a bonus photo gallery with 235 photos, click here.
For a game action summary, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
