Northview Softball, Baseball Games For Today Are Canceled
February 23, 2015
The Northview High School softball games scheduled for Monday against Washington has been canceled. The varsity baseball game against Rocky Bayou set for Monday has also been rescheduled for 4 p.m., Monday, April 13 at NHS.
Health Department Shuts Down Two Escambia Doctors With No License
February 23, 2015
The Florida Department of Health announced Friday that it has served cease and desist notices to two Escambia County doctors and a business for practicing health care without a license, which is a felony-level criminal offense in many instances. Treatment by an unlicensed person is dangerous and could result in further injury, disease or even death.
Cease and desist orders were served upon:
- Aloha Foot and Body Massage, Massage Establishment, Pensacola
- Jessica Ayers, Medical Doctor, Pensacola
- Abigail Whitaker, Medical Doctor, Pensacola
The department’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) Unlicensed Activity (ULA) Program, under authority of Florida Statute 456.065, protects Florida residents and visitors from the potentially serious consequences of receiving health care services from an unlicensed person. The ULA Program investigates all unlicensed health care activity complaints and allegations, and works in conjunction with law enforcement and the state attorney’s offices to prosecute individuals practicing without a license.
Pedestrian Killed On Highway 29 In Cantonment
February 23, 2015
A pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday night in Cantonment.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 44-year old Deanna M. Mullins of Pensacola was pronounced deceased at the scene of the 8:40 p.m. crash at Highway 29 and Tate Road. She was standing bent over in the northbound inside travel lane of Highway 29 when she was struck by a 2006 Ford F150 driven by 64-year old John C. McElhaney of Cantonment.
McElhaney was unable to see Mullins, who was wearing dark-colored clothing, prior to the crash.
The accident investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol is continuing.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Rainy, Cool Start To Week
February 23, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday Night A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Rain. High near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Night A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
- Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Victim In Molino Crash Identified As Escambia Academy Senior
February 23, 2015
The victim in a fatal crash Saturday night in Molino has been identified as a senior at Escambia Academy in Canoe, AL, near Atmore.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 18-year old James C. Fuqua was pronounced deceased at the scene of the 10:30 p.m. crash on Highway 29 near Bet Raines Road. The FHP said he was a passenger in a pickup driven by 27-year old Darrell Antonio Hixon of Atmore.
Hixon lost control of tjeDodge Ram 1500 while traveling south on Highway 29 near Bet Raines Road about 10:30 p.m.. As he changed lanes, he lost control of the pickup, ran off the roadway and struck a tree. Hixon was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in serious condition.
“Please keep his family, friends, and EA family in your thoughts and prayers. James was a bright and shining light to all that knew him and he will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace sweet James,” Escambia Academy said in a Facebook posting Sunday.
Fuqua was a member of Escambia Academy’s Weightlifting Team which won the Alabama Independent School Association State Championship last week. He was also a member of Escambia Academy’s 2014 state championship football team. Friends and family said Fuqua and Hixon worked together at an Atmore car dealership.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Any charges in the accident are pending the outcome of that investigation. The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
Pictured top and bottom: An Escambia Academy senior was killed in this single vehicle crash in Molino Saturday night.
Problems With Potholes? Overgrown Grass? Let Escambia County Know
February 23, 2015
Escambia County residents are asked to report when they see potholes, overgrown grass on a right-of-way or other eyesore issues.
The Escambia County Road Department offers the following services:
- Rights-of-way mowing and cutting of overgrowth
- Pothole repair
- Street sign maintenance
- Litter removal along roadways
- Street sweeping
- Retention pond maintenance
- Sidewalk maintenance (mowing, edging, trip hazards)
- Tree trimming and removal of low-hanging limbs
- Dirt road grading
- Ditch cleaning and maintenance
- Driveway maintenance (earthen driveways only)
Service requests can be submitted to the Public Works Department’s Neightborhood Beautification Team through their Customer Service Request Line at (850) 494-5860.
Possible Partial Meth Lab Discovered Alongside Rural Bratt Road
February 23, 2015
Two people out walking along a rural North Escambia road discovered what they believed to be part of a meth lab late Sunday afternoon.
They noticed the case just a few feet into a wooded area along Dortch Road, just north of Highway 4. The case was clearly visible from the side of the road.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the incident and determined that it was not an active meth lab, and that there was no hazardous materials threat from the case and its contents. The case did contain plastic bags, tubing and other items commonly known to be used in the manufacture of methamphetamines, but several components needed to actively produce meth did not appear to be present.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office took possession of the case and contents.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Property Appraiser Office To Close Early On Tuesday
February 23, 2015
The Escambia County Property Appraiser office in Molino will close early on Tuesday.
The office will close at 2 p.m. for training. Normal hours for 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. will resume on Wednesday. The Molino Office is located at 6440 Highway 95A North, Suite B, at the Molino Community Complex.
The main office at 221 Palafox Place, Suite 300, will be open regular hours Tueday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call (850) 434-2735.
NorthEscamba.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Driver Escapes Serious Injury In Walnut Hill Crash
February 23, 2015
A driver escaped serious injury in a single vehicle crash about 8:40 Sunday night in Walnut Hill. The pickup truck driver lost control on South Highway 99 near Lemon Road, over-corrected and overturned into a field. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Blue Jackets: It’s National FFA Week
February 23, 2015
This week, though Saturday, is National FFA week.
With students from the Northview and Tate FFA organizations in attendance, the Escambia County School Board recently approved a resolution recognizing National FFA Week.
“The Escambia County FFA and the agriscience education programs in the Escambia County School District are tremendously successful and extremely valuable in improving the quality of life for Escambia County citizens,” the school board resolution states.
Nothview, Tate and other schools in the county with FFA programs will celebrate the week with a variety of activities.
To read the complete school board resolution, click here.
Pictured: Tate and Northview FFA members were in attendance for a recent Escambia County School Board meeting during which the board recognized National FFA Week. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge
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