What’s On Your Ballot?
November 7, 2016
This graphic from the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections shows what races are on the ballot in Escambia County in tomorrow’s general election. To download a customized sample ballot, visit EscambiaVotes.com.
Out Of Control Backyard Fire Levels Storage Shed
November 6, 2016
A backyard burn barrel fire got out of control Saturday afternoon in Century and leveled a storage shed before firefighters arrived.
The first fire fighters on scene at the fire in the 800 block of East Highway 4 reported the shed was fully involved and on the ground when they arrived moments after the first call for help.
There were no injuries and no damage to a nearby home or business.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Flomaton Fire Department, Atmore Fire Department and Jay Fire Department were all dispatched to the fire, along with Escambia County EMS.
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Child Airlifted To Hospital After Being Thrown From Pony
November 6, 2016
A six-year old girl was airlifted to the hospital late Saturday afternoon after being thrown from a large pony.
The accident happened in the 7200 block of Chestnut Lane in Molino. The girl was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital as a “trauma alert”. No update on her condition was available.
Further information was not released.
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Early Voting Ends; Voter Turnout Already At 44 Percent
November 6, 2016
Early voting ended Saturday in Escambia County with 56,174 early votes cast. Combined with 36,598 vote-by-ballots returned to date, a total of 92,772 votes are already cast in this year’s general election.
Combined voter turnout from early vote and vote-by-mail is currently 44 percent.
Early voting was up 29 percent over 2012 and 12 percent over 2008.
Of the votes cast to date, 46,439 were Republicans, 32,267 were Democrats and 14,101 were “other”.
Tate Aggies Clean Veterans Memorial
November 6, 2016
The Tate High School Aggies gave back Saturday at Pensacola’s memorial to those that gave all. Members of the Aggie Nation hand-cleaned the Wall South and other memorials that honor those that served our nation at Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Fire Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry
November 6, 2016
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 47th annual fish fry Saturday.
AJ Beachy was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters. Eric Koehn was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his years of service to the department. Jerry Poulson received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award for outstanding and dedicated service to the community.
Hundreds of people enjoyed fried catfish or grilled chicken plates during the event, with proceeds to be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus was also on hand for a blood drive.
Pictured below: Walnut Hill District Chief Chris Brown with award winners (L-R) Jerry Poulsen, AJ Beachy and Eric Koehn.
Cantonment Man Passes Away After Motorcycle Crash
November 6, 2016
A Cantonment man has passed away as the result of injuries he received last Thursday night when his motorcycle was rear-ended.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 87-year old Thomas James Harwell was northbound on Highway 29 approaching Diamond Dairy Road about 7:00. He failed to stop for traffic and his 1994 pickup collided with the rear of a Honda Goldwing driven by 53-year old Phillip Roger Bryant of Cantonment. Bryant was thrown from his motorcycle by the force of the collision.
Bryant was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where family members say he has passed away.
Harwell was not injured.
Any charges are pending the outcome of a FHP investigation.
Tate Varsity Cheerleaders Win Division At Biloxi Cheer For Hope Competition
November 6, 2016
The Tate High School varsity cheerleaders won first place Saturday in the small coed division at the Cheer for Hope competition in Biloxi, MS. The squad is led coach Jess King. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pearl Harbor Survivor Shares Memories During Molino Library Program
November 6, 2016
Francis L. Emond was lined up with his fellow Navy members for morning colors on December 7, 1941, when he watched the ships in front of him sink in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The 98-year old related his memories as a Pearl Harbor survivor Saturday afternoon at the Molino Branch Library.
He was part of the band lined up on stern of the USS Pennsylvania, which was dry docked with clear view of the harbor. His memories of that morning, December 7, 1941, are very poignant.
“We could look all over Pearl Harbor and see all the ships that were anchored,” he said. “It was a beautiful sight, a very clear and nice morning. The air was very fragrant in Hawaii; you smelled flowers there all the time. A very, very pleasant place to be.
“I looked up and coming in…was a line of planes. The first one made a turn off, and something come up off the airplane. I thought the plane was coming apart, so I watched it, and the object flew down across where we were and hit the air station on the island there.
“It exploded in smoke and flames and made a big noise and startled us all of course. Looked back up at the airplanes and you could see the big red spots on the airplanes. So we knew that the Japanese were attacking. About that time, you could look up and the sky seemed to be full of them.
“It looked like they were floating in the skies, not that the jets we see today and zooming everywhere…”
“We felt the ship shake…and we knew we had been hit a bomb…”
“All had smoke and multiple fires and smoke. It was a terrible site.”
Saturday’s event , commemorated the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and was planned in conjunction with the Molino Mid-County Historical Society. The University of West Florida Historic Trust also provided a display of reproductions of WWII uniforms and other memorabilia for the event.
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A Seasonable Sunday, And Showers Coming?
November 6, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.