Century Woman Arrested For Smuggling Drugs Into The County Jail
November 21, 2016
A Century woman arrested on a traffic charge is now facing felony drug charges are allegedly bringing drugs inside the county jail.
In August, 32-year old Kristin Sharee Redmon was arrested for resisting an officer and a felony charge for driving with a suspended license as a habitual offender. She told the arresting deputy that she did not have any illegal items on her person, according to an arrest report. She was advised by the deputy that taking illegal items into the jail would result in additional charges.
While being booked into the jail, a corrections officer reporting finding a clear plastic bag in Redmon’s rear pocket with a white powdery substance.
After Redmon was released from jail, lab results returned from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement identified the substance as methamphetamine, and additional warrants were issued for Redmon.
She was arrested last week on charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony smuggling contraband into a detention facility. Redmon remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $17,500.
Another Freezing Night In Store
November 21, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
North Escambia County Baptist Community Thanksgiving Service Held In Bratt
November 21, 2016
The North Escambia County Baptist Community Thanksgiving Service was hosted Sunday night by Bratt First Baptist Church.
Carol Sears from the Florida Baptist Children’s Home was joined by multiple congregations and pastors Josh Long from Unity Baptist, Delbert Redditt from Bratt First Baptist, Nathan Brown From Ray’s Chapel Baptist, Ted Bridges from Walnut Hill Baptist, Tim Hawsey from Bratt First Baptist, Alan Thompson from Enon Baptist and Prison Chaplain Doug Sanders.
Photos by Marcella Wilson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Century’s Boats And Floats Christmas Parade
November 21, 2016
Century’s 4th Annual Boats and Floats Christmas Parade is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 17.
The parade will line up at 5 p.m. at Century Auto Parts and travel south on North Century Boulevard (visitors must stand on the southbound side) to Showalter Park were there will be vendors and many more festivities. Winners of the boat/float contest will be announced at Showalter Park.
For more information, or to register to enter the parade, call Kim at (850) 256-3208.
Pictured: The 2015 Boats and Floats Christmas Parade in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Community Thanksgiving Service Held
November 21, 2016
Multiple churches in the Molino joined together Sunday night for the annual Molino Community Thanksgiving Service at Highland Baptist Church. The service focused on unity the Church and Thanksgiving. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors Cross Country Team
November 21, 2016
The Northview High School Cross Country team recently celebrated their season at Sky Zone in Pensacola. Awards presented included (listed below each photo):
Coach’s Award winners: Brandon Korinchak, Lexxi Baggett.
Most Improved: Starla Weaver.
Fastest: Brandon Korinchak and Marissa Rothrock.
Jumni Ross Award: Sara McCreary.
Seniors: Brandon Korinchak, Sara McCreary, Adrian King. Not pictured: Lettering: Jace Weber, Josiah Stilwell, Marissa Rothrock, Cheyenne Johnson, Kirsten White.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Man Claims $105K Prize For Lottery Ticket Sold In Cantonment
November 21, 2016
A Walnut Hill man has claimed a $$105,937.07 prize for a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Cantonment
Raymond E. Poitier purchased the ticket at the Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29. The ticket one of two winning tickets sold for the October 28 drawing. The other winning ticket was sold in Miami.
The 358 tickets matching four numbers won $95 each. Another 11,219 tickets matching three numbers are worth $8.50 each, and 10,735 tickets holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
The October 28 winning numbers were 07-08-10-16-25.
Two New Century Council Members To Be Appointed
November 20, 2016
Monday night, the Century Town Council is expected to name a new member and set a special election for two of the body’s five seats.
In late October, council member Annie Savage passed away. Her term on the council does not expire until January 2021 — she had recently been re-elected without opposition to her seat. During their regular meeting Monday night, the remaining council members will appoint a temporary replacement until a special election can be held for a permanent council member.
A second seat on the council will also become empty on January 2. Council member Ben Boutwell was forced to resign his seat effect January 2 when he ran for mayor during the recent election. That bid was unsuccessful.
In January, the council will appoint a temporary successor for Boutwell until a special election can be held. According to town officials, Boutwell could be appointed as his own successor, if the council so desired.
Monday night, the council will consider a resolution setting both special elections for the same date in order to save money and increase voter turnout.
The Century Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the Century Town Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
Pictured top: Century council members (L-R) Gary Riley, Ben Boutwell, Sandra McMurray-Jackson, Ann Brooks and the empty seat of Annie Savage, marked with a black ribbon at a recent meeting. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Freeze Warning Sunday Night: Lows In The Upper 20’s
November 20, 2016
There is a freeze warning in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning. Sensitive outdoor vegetation and animals should be protected. There is also a fire weather watch in effect; all outdoor burning is discouraged.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Escambia Commission Installation, Reorganization Meeting Set For Tuesday
November 20, 2016
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners’ installation and reorganization meeting is Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Escambia County Government Complex, Board Chambers, located at 221 Palafox Place in Pensacola. Each November the board holds a reorganization meeting, during which the newly-elected or re-elected commissioners are sworn into office and the new chairman and vice chairman assume their roles.
At the meeting, District 1 Commissioner-elect Jeff Bergosh, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May and District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will take the oath of office. In addition, the board will reorganize with District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill serving as chairman and District 1 Commissioner-elect Jeff Bergosh serving as vice chairman for the coming year.