Northview Falls To South Walton
March 12, 2016
The Northview Chiefs fell behind in the sixth inning in a 3-1 loss to South Walton in Santa Rosa Beach on Friday.
The only run for the Chiefs came in the fourth inning on a single from Zach Payne. South Walton answered with a run in the fourth and in the sixth on a two-run double.
Up next for the varsity Northview Chiefs is meeting with Baker at 6:30 Tuesday in Bratt, following a 4 p.m. junior varsity.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Supporters Scramble To Prevent Alimony Veto
March 12, 2016
Proponents of an alimony overhaul scurried during the final hours of the legislative session Friday to come up with a way to protect the plan — entangled with a parenting component — from a possible veto by Gov. Rick Scott.
But powerful House Rules Chairman Ritch Workman late in the day abandoned the effort, in part because he lacked the support of House Democrats.
The House and Senate during the past week gave final approval to a long-debated overhaul of the state’s alimony laws. But the veto concerns stem from part of the bill (SB 668) dealing with how much time children should spend with their divorced parents.
Workman on Friday considered putting the alimony reform language onto a separate family-law measure, approved by the Senate but never heard by a House committee. Such a move would provide another way to pass alimony reform without it getting jeopardized by the child time-sharing issue.
“There was concern bubbling up from the plaza level that the governor isn’t convinced about the time-sharing component,” Workman, R-Melbourne, said late Friday afternoon. “We wanted to give him two options.”
The procedural maneuvering to take up the Senate bill so late in the session would have required the House waiving rules. It would have required a two-thirds vote from the chamber, something Workman said he didn’t want to do without the endorsement of Democrats, even though Republicans hold a supermajority in the House. The Senate also would have had to take up the amended version of the bill and pass it.
“We don’t have the consensus to bring up the bill,” Workman said.
The alimony measure, ready to be sent to Scott, sets out a formula for judges to use when deciding alimony payments. It also includes the child time-sharing component, which affects the amount of child-support payments.
The child time-sharing issue was at the center of an acrimonious dispute between Workman and Senate Appropriations Chairman Tom Lee, R-Brandon, that caused a similar plan to die last year in the Legislature. Lee pushed to include the time-sharing issue, while Workman wanted it left out.
But during the final weeks of this year’s session, Lee and Workman reached a compromise that did away with a proposed legal presumption that children would spend their time equally between both parents. Instead, judges would “begin with the premise that a minor child should spend approximately equal amounts of time with each parent” before considering other factors.
The alimony portion of the bill, years in the making, had the support of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and alimony reform advocates, once bitterly divided over the issue. The Family Law Section, however, has opposed the child-sharing proposal.
Under the bill, the duration of alimony payments would be based on the number of years of marriage, while the amount of the payments would rely on a couple’s gross income — the higher earner’s salary minus the earnings of the spouse seeking alimony.
The measure does not include a retroactivity provision that in part prompted Scott’s veto of an alimony-reform bill three years ago, but critics contend that the revamped proposal could still be retroactive because the new guidelines would apply to people seeking modifications to their payments.
by Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida
Snapped Pole Crashes Through Windshield In 10 Mile Wreck
March 12, 2016
A driver struck a utility pole on 10 Mile Road near Guidy Lane Friday afternoon. The collision snapped off the, the remainder of which crashed through the front windsheld and and into the front seat. There was no word on injuries in the accident. The Florida Highway Patrol has not released further details and the continue their investigation. Reader submitted photo by Donella Ray for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Patty Locke
March 12, 2016
Patty Locke, 59, of Pensacola, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016.
Patty was a wonderful spouse. She loved life, her family, especially the grandkids, and her friends. Patty enjoyed the mountains in Gatlinburg, cooking at Thanksgiving and decorating at Christmas time. She will be missed immensely.
She is preceded in death by her son, Chad Locke; and her parents, Alexander Clay Campbell and Elizabeth Ann Anderson Campbell.
Patty is survived by her husband, Joseph Locke; two sons, Joshua and Brett (Clayr) Locke; nine grandchildren, Joshua Locke, Brittany Locke, Winter Bush, Nathan Locke, Ian Locke, Gabrielle Locke, Aaliyah Locke, Grier Locke, Bayor Locke; brother, David (Judy) Campbell; and two nieces, Jessica and Jenna Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Bro. Gordon Godfrey, Jr.
Burial will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Locke, Matthew Damron and Earl Locke.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Nanclene Weaver
March 12, 2016
Marie Nancelene Weaver, know to all as “Nan,” was called home into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the age of 71. Her life was an inspiration to many and her book Little Arms, Big Heart, touched many lives with hope and encouragement. She deeply loved her family and enjoyed making people laugh. Nan will be missed by all.
Nan was born May 10, 1944, to the late Kyler E. Malone and Lucille Malone. She was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and a member of Liberty Church. She graduated from Escambia High School in 1962, and married her childhood sweetheart Jimmy Weaver. She raised three sons and a daughter, and was blessed with nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Weaver is preceded in death by her father, Kyler E. Malone; and mother, Lucille Malone Shell.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Weaver; four children, Daniel (Samantha) Weaver, Betsy (Brian) Liechty, Michael Weaver and David Weaver; nine grandchildren, Jake, Carter, Hannah, Kasey, Shelby, Faith, Alexis, Anna and Colton; brother, Kay Malone; sister, JoAnn (Ronnie) Yates; a beloved sister-in-law, Sandy Malone; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Liberty Church on Blue Angel Parkway in Pensacola with Pastor Buford Lipscomb officiating.
A private interment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Visitation will also be held hour prior to the service at Liberty.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Marie Nancelene Weaver, know to all as “Nan,” was called home into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday morning, March 10, 2016, at the age of 71. Her life was an inspiration to many and her book Little Arms, Big Heart touched many lives with hope and encouragement. She deeply loved her family and enjoyed making people laugh. Nan will be missed by all.
Nan was born May 10, 1944, to the late Kyler E. Malone and Lucille Malone. She was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida and a member of Liberty Church. She graduated from Escambia High School in 1962, and married her childhood sweetheart Jimmy Weaver. She raised three sons and a daughter, and was blessed with nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her father, Kyler E. Malone; and mother, Lucille Malone Shell.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Weaver; four children, Daniel (Samantha) Weaver, Betsy (Brian) Liechty, Michael Weaver and David Weaver; nine grandchildren, Jake, Carter, Hannah, Kasey, Shelby, Faith, Alexis, Anna and Colton; brother, Kay Malone; sister, JoAnn (Ronnie) Yates; a beloved sister in law, Sandy Malone; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Liberty Church on Blue Angel Parkway, Pensacola, FL with Pastor Buford Lipscomb officiating. A private interment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, as well as, one hour prior to the service at Liberty.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is entrusted with arrangements.
Debbie Wesley
March 12, 2016
Debbie Wesley, 59, of Cantonment, joined her heavenly family Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Debbie loved watching The Gaithers and listening to the Statler Brothers. She loved playing bingo with her girls. Debbie brought a smile to everyone that met her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carris and Nettie Brown; and her brother, Rocky Brown.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 39 years, Dizzy Wesley; two daughters, Nicki McLaughlin and Jacque (Dale) Weigand; grandchildren, Tyler and Sidney Alexander, Carris “Care” McLaughlin, Brayden Weigand and Hardison Mitchell; two sisters and numerous other family members
P.S. Just for you Mom, this obit was written at Bingo!!!!!
Memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 5 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements
Fire Departments Respond After Electric Meter Short
March 11, 2016
Area fire departments responded to a duplex in Bratt Friday afternoon after sparks began to fly from a the electric service meter. The power surges were also noticed next door at Gilley’s Country Store at the corner of North Highway 99 and Highway 4 just before 2:30 p.m.
Escambia River Electric Cooperative responded as short time later to cut power to the duplex. Other than the electric service box, there was no damage reported. and there were no injures.
The Walnut Hill, Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Atmore Fire Department and the Flomaton Fire Department all responded to the incident.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tornado Damage Now Estimated At Over $22 Million; Recovery Supplies Distributed In Century
March 11, 2016
Tornado relief supplies from United Way were distributed Thursday in Century, and new dollar figures were released on the extent of the February 15 tornado in Century and the February 23 tornado in Pensacola.
According to Escambia County officials, tornado damage in the Century area is now estimated at $3.9 million, while damage from the Pensacola tornado is now estimated at $18.45 million. The EF-3 tornadoes, just eight days apart, were the strongest tornadoes to strike Escambia County in 45 years.
In an effort to help Century area residents recover, United Ministries distributed supplies — including water, food and personal care items – from United Way for six hours Thursday at the Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church on Jefferson Avenue.
Healthy Start in Century also distributed donated items Thursday from the United Way at their office at 511 Church Street. Healthy Start will continue to distribute the items, including gift cards, next week Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. or while supplies last to those with verified damage.
Pictured: Some of the United Way supplies distributed to tornado victims Thursday at the Pligrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church on Jefferson Avenue in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
March 11, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69.
Attempted Bus Stop Child Abduction Reported; Photo Of Suspect Vehicle Released
March 11, 2016
An attempted child abduction at a Cottage Hill bus stop Thursday remains under investigation.
A child waiting at their bus stop this morning at the corner of Glenna Lane and Williams Ditch Road told Escambia County deputies that an unshaven white male in his mid-20’s to early 30’s pulled up in a red car.
The juvenile said the male then tried to entice the child by yelling out of the car window “get in the car”. The child ran away from the bus stop to a nearby home where deputies were called.
Thursday afternoon, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance photo of the car that may have been involved in the incident.
If you have any information on this incident call ECSO at 850-436-9630 or CrimeStoppers at 850-433-STOP.
Editor’s note. The ECSO also released surveillance video of a car and a man at an area convenience store. The ECSO said “We made contact with this man. No arrest have been made at this time.”. Those photos have been removed from this story.
Pictured: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person that was driving this vehicle Thursday morning on Williams Ditch Road. Image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
