Two Adults Perish In Escambia House Fire
January 30, 2017
Two adults were found deceased Sunday after a house fire.
The fire was reported about 12:25 p.m. in the 9000 block of Huckleberry Lane off Fowler Avenue just north of Nine Mile Road.
The first fire crews arrived to find light smoke smoking from the home’s entry door. The fire was brought under control by 12:49 p.m.
It is believed that the fire began and was unreported sometime during the night, burning out due to lack of oxygen, according to Escambia County spokesperson Joy Tsubooka. . Both victims were found inside the home. Their names have not been released.
Foul play is not suspected in the deaths, according to Major Andrew Hobbs of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
A smoke detector was installed in the home, but it is unknown if it was in working condition. Free smoke detectors are available to Escambia County residents by calling Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 595-HERO (4376).
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Escambia Man Gets 17 Plus Years On Firearms Charges
January 30, 2017
Deangelo A. Rome, 26, of Pensacola, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon on multiple dates.
In February 2015, a law enforcement officer discovered a running vehicle with Rome unresponsive in the driver’s seat and located a loaded handgun in view under Rome’s seat. Later, in December 2015, law enforcement officers responded to a “shots fired” disturbance call.
A shooting victim was located, and the residence had bullet holes through a sliding glass door . Multiple shell casings and a loaded magazine were found on the scene. A fingerprint on the loaded magazine matched that of Rome. During the sentencing hearing, the court heard evidence regarding Rome as one of the shooters of the victim.
A few days after the shooting, law enforcement officers responded to a call of armed individuals, who, after fleeing, were tracked to a residence with a vehicle in the driveway. A deputy saw an assault rifle in the vehicle, and ammunition was also found on the premises. During a search of the premises, Rome was located hiding under a bed. The rifle inside the vehicle had both a palm print and DNA evidence belonging to Rome, and Rome’s fingerprint was also located on a separate box of ammunition.
The case resulted from investigations by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office; the Pensacola Police Department; and the ATF Gun Crime Response Team. Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg prosecuted the case.
Two Charged With Burglaries After Manhunt In Flomaton
January 30, 2017
Three people were taken into custody after a manhunt Sunday night in Flomaton.
At 5:44 p.m. Sunday, the Flomaton Police Department responded to the report of several vehicles that had been burglarized on Houston Street. At 6:34 p.m., officers were called to a business burglar alarm on Highway 31. They arrived to find a shattered window in the rear of the business.
Flomaton Police and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office set up a perimeter, and a K-9 team from the Alabama Department of Corrections was called to search.
Juvenile males ages 15 and 17 were taken into custody and turned over to their guardians. An 18-year old female was taken into custody but later released without charges.
‘The male juveniles will face charges including burglar of a vehicle, theft of property, attempted theft of property, first degree criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools.
According to Flomaton Police, the juveniles are responsible for 10 different vehicle burglaries and the burglary of one business.
“Our officers did an outstanding job tonight. This is teamwork at its best. Working together with others to get the job done. It is so sad that juveniles are involved in these types of crimes and not spending time being normal teenagers. If they want to bring their crime to Flomaton then we will bring our whole department to them,” Flomaton Police Chief Bryan Davis said.
Lewis Lavon Bradley
January 30, 2017
Lewis “Buddy” Lavon Bradley, age 76, of Wolf Log Road in Flomaton, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, in a local nursing facility after a brief illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Dixie, Alabama. Mr. Bradley attended Pleasant Home Baptist Church. He attended W.S. Neal School. He was a former member of the Brooklyn Masonic Lodge and was a retired truck driver from T.R. Miller Mill Company.
Survivors include one son, Lavon (Angela) Bradley of Flomaton, Alabama; one daughter, Donna (Donnie) Moye of Rock Creek, Alabama; one brother, Robert Bradley of Dixie, Alabama; two sisters, Carolyn Bradley of Jay, Florida and Margaret Ashworth of Berrydale, Florida; four grandchildren; Nikki Flowers, Ashley Bradley, Jonathon Qualls, Whitney Qualls; and seven great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by an infant brother; two brothers, J.D. Bradley and W.D. Bradley; and two sisters, JoAnn Ballweber and Glenda “Nancy” Wooley.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Kelly officiating.
Interment will follow in Mancil Cemetery Dixie, Alabama.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is directing.
Former Century Mayor McCall Receives Annual ‘God In Government’ Award
January 29, 2017
Former Century Mayor Freddie McCall received the 2017 God in Government Award Saturday at the 41st Annual Governmental Prayer Breakfast at New World Landing in Pensacola.
“I am honored to be in the same house as other recipients,” McCall told about 500 attendees.
Recent honorees include Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, Federal Judge Roger Vinson, Judge Terry Terrell, Sheriff David Morgan and Supervisor of Elections David Stafford.
“To God be all the glory,” McCall said.
The purpose of prayer breakfast, which transcends denominational and political affiliation, is to encourage moral and spiritual values in government. The breakfast was started by a group of ministers from the Greater Cantonment-Ensley Ministerial Alliance is today led by a diverse committee that believes in preserving the original mission of encouraging moral and spiritual values in government.
Pictured: Former Century Mayor Freddie McCall received the 2017 God in Government Award Saturday morning during a governmental prayer breakfast at New World Landing in Pensacola. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cooler Air Hangs Around, No Rain Chance
January 29, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Northview FFA Sponsoring ‘College 101′ Program Tuesday Night
January 29, 2017
A College 101 program will be presented Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Northview High School Media Center.
Information will be presented by the University of Florida Milton and Pensacola State College, but the information is applicable to all universities and colleges.
The free event is sponsored by the Northview High School FFA.
Tate Cheerleaders Place At State In Coed Division
January 29, 2017
Saturday, the Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders competed at the state championships for the first time as a coed team. They placed fourth in the state among 2A small coed teams during competition in Gainesville. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sales Tax Holiday Proposed For August
January 29, 2017
A Senate Republican on has proposed holding a 10-day tax “holiday” in August for back-to-school shoppers.
Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, filed the proposal on the same day that Gov. Rick Scott announced a proposed tax-package that included a similar 10-day tax holiday.
Under Perry’s proposal (SB 490), shoppers would be able to avoid paying sales taxes from Aug. 4 through Aug. 13 on clothing that costs $100 or less per item. Also, the tax break would apply to school supplies that cost $15 or less and personal computers and related accessories that cost $1,000 or less.
A news release from Scott’s office did not provide such details about his proposed tax-holiday, other than to say it would last 10 days and reduce taxes by $72 million.
The proposals by Perry and Scott will be considered during the legislative session that starts March 7.
by The News Service of Florida
Northview Football Volunteers At Ronald McDonald House
January 29, 2017
Members of the Northview Chiefs football team spent their Saturday morning volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola.
The players completed various tasks and chores for the Ronald McDonald House, including moving furniture and appliances, cleaning, stocking and sorting “pop tops” from cans.
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