Final Day To Apply For Tornado Housing Recovery Funds In Century
May 1, 2017
Today is the final day for Century residents to apply for housing rehabilitation assistance for houses that were damaged as a result of the February 15, 2016, tornado.
Only residents whose housing units were damaged by the tornado are eligible to apply. To qualify for assistance, the home that was damaged must be located inside the city limits of the Town of Century and must have a total household income at or below the following criteria:
Applicants whose total gross household income exceeds the income limits for their size household will not be considered for rehabilitation grant assistance.
Persons interested in being considered for inclusion in this program must call Samella Myles at the Century Town Hall at (850) 256-3208 between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm today and ask that their name be placed on the housing assistance waiting list. Only those who call in to Century Town Hall will be placed on the waiting list.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Nice Tonight, Warm And Sunny For Tuesday
May 1, 2017
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
FHP: Walnut Hill Woman Critical After Multiple Vehicle Collision
May 1, 2017
A Walnut Hill woman reportedly caused a wreck with injuries early Sunday morning in Pensacola’s “Car Ciity”.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 51-year old Sonja Syria was eastbound on Marcus Pointe Boulevard at 4:03 a.m. when she failed to yield the right of way at an intersection with Highway 29. Syria’s 2000 Ford Escort collided with a 2014 Nissan Altima driven by 31-year old John McMahon of Pensacola.
Mahon’s vehicle then struck a 2016 Chevrolet, a 2010 Mercury and a 2014 Jeep Wrangler on a nearby car dealership lot.
Syria received critical injuries and McMahon was seriously injured. Both were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital.
Any charges against Syria are pending the outcome of a further investigation, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver Critical After Hitting Guardrail, Power Pole And Trees
May 1, 2017
A driver was critical injured in a single vehicle crash Sunday in Beulah.
The driver lost control on Mobile Highway at Bridlewood Road, sheering off a power pole and hitting guard rail, a sign and multiple trees. The vehicle came to rest about 75 feet into a wooded area. Escambia Fire Rescue extricated the driver of the vehicle before he was transported as a “trauma alert” by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital.
About 125 Gulf Power customers lost electricity as a result of the crash.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further information has not been released.
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Man Pinned Underneath Motorcycle
May 1, 2017
A Bratt man was injured when a motorcycle fell over on him, pinning him underneath, Sunday evening. The accident occurred at a private residence in the 4000 block of Highway 168 about 6:30 p.m. First responders from the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue were able to quickly lift the motorcycle off the man. He was transported by Atmore Ambulance to West Florida Hospital with non-life threatening injures. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Headed The Beach? Cheaper Toll Option Now Available
May 1, 2017
The price of a Pensacola Beach Public Annual Pass dropped effective today from $50 to $20.
The board’s action does not impact the ability to choose to pay the cash toll of $1 for single trips or the other Pensacola Beach Annual Pass rates. The homestead pass will remain at $5 and the commercial pass, $70. No refunds will be given for any general public annual passes purchased prior to the new fee rate effective May 1.
The new Pensacola Beach Annual Pass integrated with SunPass® provides a true 365-day pass to Pensacola Beach by providing unlimited passage through the Bob Sikes Toll Booth for one full year from the date of purchase. To get your Pensacola Beach Annual Pass:
- Step one – Purchase a SunPass transponder online at www.SunPass.com or in person at retail outlets including Publix, CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens. For a full list, visit https://www.sunpass.com/sunPassRetailers.
- Step two – Enroll in the Pensacola Beach Annual Pass program online or in person at the Bob Sikes Bridge Toll Plaza Customer Service Office located in the Santa Rosa Island Authority office, 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach.
Three Escambia K-9 Dogs Are Retiring
May 1, 2017
Three Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dogs are retiring. Pictured with their deputy handlers are K-9 Edo (top with Jason Land), K-9 Caleb (left with Wayne Gulsby) and K-9 Baro (below with Chris Collier). Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Prom Night Heroes Honored With Lifesaver Awards
May 1, 2017
Three young adults hailed as “prom night heroes” were honored with Woodman of the World Lifesaver Awards Sunday at Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton.
In late March, they were on their way back from the W.S. Neal High School Prom when they noticed the fire. It was prom night for senior Ryley Fore, 18. He attended prom with his date, 22-year old Cheyenne Hammond and his cousin Kalanea Fore who was along to see the senior walkout.
The trio spotted the garage fire at a home on Foshee Road.
Cheyenne called 911 for help, while Ryley and Kalanea made their way inside the home to find 63-year old Marilyn Mize alone and asleep on the couch. She has limited mobility, relying on a walker and wheelchair. Ryley and Kalanea helped her out of the house using her walker, then went back to get the wheelchair to roll her to safety.
Ryley called his dad and grandfather; together they used a hose to knock down the fire in the garage.
The Lifesaver award was presented by Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert, Assistant Flomaton Police Chief Benny Stokes, Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton and Flomaton fireman Dakota Chancery.
Photos by Courtney Rabon for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo: Tate High Names Prom King And Queen
May 1, 2017
Tate High School’s 2017 Prom King and Queen were named Saturday night. They are Lil Casey and Jesse Sherrill. The “Enchanted Forest” prom was held at the school. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Flees Cantonment Crash
May 1, 2017
The driver of a pickup truck apparently fled a single vehicle crash early Monday morning in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 12:40 a.m. on Well Line Road, near the entrance to the Cantonment Ballpark. There was no driver with the vehicle when first responders arrived. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
