No Injuries In Flomaton Vehicle Fire
July 31, 2017
The Flomaton Fire Department battled a vehicle fire Monday at the intersection of Wolf Log Road and Highway 31. There were no injures reported. Alabama State Troopers and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office also responded Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Hitting Vehicles, Trying To Run Over Deputy
July 31, 2017
An Escambia County celebrated his 18th birthday by hitting vehicles and trying to run over a deputy, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
It all started when the deputy initiated a traffic stop on Nicholas Rashod Pryear on Pensacola Beach.
Pryear began to flee from deputies, ramming into several vehicles on Pensacola Beach. A pursuit began after Pryear left the beach and crossed the 3-Mile Bridge where Pensacola police officers were waiting. The vehicle chase ended near the train tracks on 9th Avenue, but Pryear wasn’t done running.
He left the vehicle and took off on foot.
Still inside the car were two passengers that were both charged with resisting without violence after ignoring officer’s command to exit the vehicle. Pryear was later arrested at his home on West Avery Street.
He was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding after a crash, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Pryear remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $47,000.
Tropical Storm Emily Forms In The Gulf, Makes Landfall
July 31, 2017
Tropical Storm Emily has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and has already made landfall at Anna Maria Island on the west cost of Florida. The latest details are in the graphic above.
Home Destroyed By Fire
July 31, 2017
Fire destroyed a home in the Beulah area Sunday afternoon.
Flames were shooting into the air above the home in the 7300 block of Thannehill Drive when the first 911 calls came in. Firefighters arrived to find that all of the residents had escaped the burning home without injuries.
The fire was declared “under control” about 5:15 p.m.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Tate Grad Modin Graduates From Basic Military Training
July 31, 2017
U.S. Air Force Airman Seth Modin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Modin is the son of Jennifer Modin of Cantonment.
He is a 2015 graduate of Tate High School, Cantonment.
Escambia County Weekly Meeting Schedule
July 31, 2017
The following Escambia County meetings are planned for the week of July 31 – August 4:
Tuesday, August 1
Planning Board – Rezoning, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m. (Agenda)
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 1:30 p.m. (Agenda)
Wednesday, August 2
Contractor Competency Board Exam Committee, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m.
Contractor Competency Board Regular Meeting-Public Hearings, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 9 a.m.
Sick Leave Pool Committee, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 11 a.m.
Development Review Committee, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 1 p.m.
Thursday, August 3
Attorney/Client Session, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 8:30 a.m.
Board of Adjustment-Administrative Appeal, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m. (Agenda)
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Review Session, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 9 a.m.
Board of County Commissioners Public Forum, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 4:30 p.m.
BCC Regular Meeting, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 5:30 p.m.
Rare July Cold Front Brings Better Weather
July 31, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
District Grant Allows Jay To Upgrade Water System
July 31, 2017
More than $160,000 in grant funding from the Northwest Florida Water Management District helped the town of Jay upgrade its water system with more than 4,500 linear feet of waterline.
The funding, part of the District’s Water Supply Development Grant program, allowed the town to eliminate a number of dead-end water lines and create a looped system that will improve water quality, water system capacity, and water pressure.
The new looped system will also reduce water loss for the town, located in Santa Rosa County.
“Our Water Supply Development Grant program has made positive impacts in so many smaller communities in northwest Florida,” said District Governing Board member Gus Andrews. “The District is proud to work with the community leaders in Jay to not only improve water quality for the residents but to also protect our area’s natural resources.”
The new waterline was installed along Booker Lane, Spring Street, School Street, and Max Lane. Total cost of the project is $162,955.88.
“I am extremely excited to see the Town of Jay be named a grant recipient again this year,” said Representative Jayer Williamson, whose district includes part of Santa Rosa County. “A quality water supply is essential for a higher quality of life and I am thankful for the water management district’s commitment to rural communities across northwest Florida.”
This marks the second project the town of Jay has completed with funding from the Water Supply Development Grant program.
In February 2016, the District provided $687,024 to upgrade more than 10,000 linear feet of water mains throughout the town’s water system. The upgraded water mains improved water quality and water pressure within the system while also reducing water loss.
“The Water Supply Development Grant program came in extremely handy for the town to help us replace all those lines and increase our water volume,” Jay mayor Kurvin Qualls said. “It was very important to us and we are appreciative.”
‘Team Imported’ Wins Softball Tournament
July 31, 2017
“Team Imported” took first place in the First Annual Northview Baseball Softball Tournament at Bradbery Park in Walnut Hill. All proceeds from the coed tournament will benefit the baseball program at Northview High School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Traffic: Nightly Traffic Shift On Nine Mile At Highway 29
July 31, 2017
East and westbound traffic on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass in Escambia County will be reduced to one lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, July 30. Eastbound traffic will be shifted to the inside westbound travel lane as the contractor prepares the area for construction of the support column for the new center bridge deck. Traffic control officers will be on site to help direct traffic.
Construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.