Driver Injured In Highway 95A Two Vehicle Crash
January 18, 2017
One person was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries after a two vehicle accident on Highway 95A near Tate School Road just before 8:00 Wednesday morning. The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Fred Harold Aaron, Sr.
January 18, 2017
Fred Harold Aaron, Sr. 71 of Pensacola passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017, in Indianapolis, IN. Mr. Aaron was the owner/operator of Security Engineering Inc. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. A licensed pilot, Fred enjoyed the love of flying, fishing and was a avid marksman.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwina Gandy and Martin Collier; and his daughter, Laurie Aaron.
Fred is survived by his wife, Cheryl Aaron; his children, Fred Aaron, Jr. (Cathy), Denise Evans (Bobby), Kevin Aaron (fiance Patricia); the mother of his children, Sandie Aaron; grandchildren, Brianna Aaron, Jarod Morris, Justin Bingham (Tiffany), Forrest Mahoney, Michelle Lebel (Stephen) and Ben Evans; six great-grandchildren, Christian and Ava Bingham, Amy and Caleb Doyle, Sherry and Grayson Lebel.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. until the memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jon Carnes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following: Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida in memory of Fred Aaron, 105 N. “S” St., Pensacola, FL 32505 (850-433-9453) http://www.pensacolawildlife.com/ or Pensacola First Church of the Nazarene, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Relief Project, Fred Aaron Missions Project, 3475 Pine Forest Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533, www.penaz.org.
Cantonment Man Involved In Fatal Crash
January 17, 2017
A Cantonment man was involved in fatal crash early Sunday morning in Escambia County, according to information released Tuesday morning by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The FHP said 45-year old Todd Adam Doten of Cantonment was southbound on Pace Boulevard at Bobe Street in a 2014 Mack semi truck when the driver of a 1980 Chevrolet C1500 failed to stop for a stop sign. Ray Jose Willis, age 39 of Pensacola, pulled directly into the path of the semi at 4:10 a.m., troopers said. Willis and his passenger, David Matthew Russ, 36 of Pensacola, were both not wearing seat belts and were both ejected from their vehicle.
Willis died a short time later at Baptist Hospital; Russ was listed in critical condition. Doten received only minor injuries.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a traffic homicide investigation, according to FHP.
Cantonment Celebrates With Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade (With Gallery)
January 17, 2017
Hundreds of residents of Cantonment celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday with a parade in the area around Carver Park.
Hundreds gathered to enjoy the parade, plus catch candy, beads and other items.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Dense Fog Advisory Overnight
January 17, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Areas of dense fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Century Celebrates Legacy Of Martin Luther King, Jr. (With Gallery)
January 17, 2017
Dozens turned out in Century Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Century-Flomaton Improvement Association held their annual motorcade, ending with a program and celebration at the Ag Building. Songs, essays and speeches honored King’s memory, looked forward to the future and honored local community leaders that have passed away.
Essay contest winners were: Zipporah Harris, first place; Jalexis Robinson, second place; and Tobijah Crenshaw and Markavia Johnson, third place.
Guest speaker Pastor Booker T. Bivens of the New Life Christian Center in Flomaton addressed the group before a community lunch.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: A musical selection from members of the Pilgrim Lodge Mass Choir. Pictured inset: Essay contest winner Zipporah Harris reads her essay to the crowd. Pictured below: A MLK Day motorcade passes on Pond Street in Century Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Volunteer Needed For West Florida Library Board Of Governance
January 17, 2017
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance.
The duties of the board include establishing policy and overseeing the management of Escambia County library services and making recommendations to the BCC regarding the annual budget according to the purposes and authority set forth in resolutions, interlocal agreements and other agreements, as well as state and federal laws. These duties also include establishing an annual plan of service and the long-range strategic planning of library services.
West Florida Public Libraries provides service to all of Escambia County, with the board typically meeting on the fourth Monday of the month from 4-6:30 p.m.
Residents interested in serving on the board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by close of business on Friday, January 20. Resumes should be submitted to Todd J. Humble, Director, West Florida Public Libraries, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL, 32502 or by email to tjhumble@mywfpl.com.
Resumes submitted to a BCC agenda for consideration will become part of the official minutes and are subject to public records requests.
Firefighters Save Building From Growing RV Fire
January 17, 2017
Firefighters were able to prevent the spread of a recreational vehicle fire to a nearby building and other vehicles Monday evening in Cantonment. The fire was reported about 5:25 p.m. in the 1600 block of Muscogee Road. Pictured above and immediately below: An unidentified man attempts to prevent the spread of an RV fire using a garden hose. Pictured bottom: The Cantonment Station of Escambia Rescue quickly extinguished the fire. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Old Chemstrand Wreck
January 17, 2017
There were no serious injuries in a two vehicle wreck Monday at the intersection of Old Chemstrand Road and Highway 95A. One person was taken to the hospital for minor injuries by private vehicle. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marked With Parade In Atmore (With Gallery)
January 17, 2017
Martin Luther King Jr. Day programs were held across the area on Monday. In Atmore, a parde wound through the streets Monday morning.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
