Hurricane Supplies In Short Supply, High Demand
September 6, 2017
Hurricane supplies are in high demand, while supplies are in short supply around Escambia County.
Tuesday saw many store out of water and a quick sell-out at those that were able to restock during the day. Many store managers said more water is on the way in the next few days.
Stores also sold out of many hurricane supply foods, such as canned food and bread. And several gas stations were reported to be out of regular unleaded gas by Tuesday night.
Pictured below, top to bottom: Water in stock Tuesday at the Circle K at I-10 and Nine Mile Road in Beulah. Next: A customer stocks up on propane and bottled water. Next: Water out of stock at Walgreens at Nine Mile at Pine Forest roads. Next: Publix at Nine Mile and Pine Forest out of water Tuesday, but expecting more shipments. Next: Customers checking out with some of the last bottled water at Publix Nine Mile. Next: A ravaged bread display at Winn Dixie in Cantonment. Next: The Tom Thumb at Woodbury and Highway 29 in Cantonment was out of both water and unleaded gas Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
September 6, 2017
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending August 31 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Environmental Investigator Hughes was contacted by a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Manager and a Solid Waste Compliance Inspector to discuss a complaint involving ads placed online advertising clean fill materials that could be deposited on-site free of charge. An additional ad advertised the disposal of yard trash debris onsite for $20 per ton. The location of the complaint was determined to be private property in Escambia County. Investigator Hughes was informed the site location was not permitted by DEP to receive solid waste materials. During a two-week period, crew members of the commercial land clearing / tree trimming company disposed approximately 11 truckloads of yard trash debris and 3 loads of mulch from various job sites at the unpermitted facility. Investigator Hughes issued the property owner a written warning and a manager of the commercial land clearing / trimming company a notice to appear citation for disposing solid waste at an unpermitted facility.
Lieutenant Hahr was on foot patrol in the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area when he saw two men and a woman who appeared to be smoking cannabis. When he met them in the parking area, he smelled the odor of cannabis and addressed the group. One of the subjects attempted to discard a bundle of cannabis and methamphetamine. The man was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of not more than 20 grams of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Captive Wildlife Investigator Nelson charged an individual for unlawful possession of a Class II serval without a permit and the unlawful importation of the serval into the state.
Officer Lewis responded to a complaint that a couple were smoking marijuana at a popular swimming area in the Blackwater State Forest. When he arrived, he spotted the couple in the parking area. After smelling the odor of cannabis, he found both to be in possession of cannabis and paraphernalia. Both were given notices to appear for the violations.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Firemen Aid Three Adults, Two Babies In Distress On Perdido River
September 6, 2017
The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue came to the aid of three adults and two babies who had been in a canoe on the Perdido River Tuesday afternoon. The group had ended up further downstream than intended and in distress, near the Muscogee Road bridge. There were no injuries. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Drug Ring Leader Gets 20 Years After Wiretap Investigation
September 6, 2017
An Escambia County man is headed to prison for drug trafficking.
Alfred Hayes entered a no contest plea to conspiracy to traffic in heroin, conspiracy to traffic in oxycodone and trafficking in methamphetamine. Hayes was sentenced by Circuit Judge Gary Bergosh to 20 years in state prison to be followed by 10 years of probation.
The charges stem from a wiretap investigation from March to May of 2016 which identified an organization that distributed significant quantities of narcotics in Escambia County. Alfred Hayes was arrested on May 8, 2016, and was found to be in possession of one kilogram of methamphetamine and $32,000 in cash.
The investigation revealed that Alfred Hayes was the primary leader of a drug distribution ring in Escambia County.
Supreme Court Won’t Reconsider Slots Decision On Poarch Creek Gretna Track
September 6, 2017
The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to reconsider a high-profile ruling that blocked a Poarch Creek Indian managed pari-mutuel facility in Gadsden County from offering slot machines.
Justices, as is common, did not explain their reasons for turning down a request by Gretna Racing for a rehearing. The decision was unanimous, though Justice Peggy Quince was recused.
Gretna Racing argued that it should be able to offer slot machines because Gadsden County voters approved allowing slots in a referendum. But the Supreme Court, in a May ruling, said the decision about allowing pari-mutuels to offer slot machines rests with the Legislature, not voters.
The case had broad implications because voters in seven other counties — Brevard, Duval, Hamilton, Lee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Washington — also have approved allowing slot machines in referendums.
by The News Service of Florida
Tolls, Livestock Restrictions Lifted As Irma Threatens Florida
September 6, 2017
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday directed the Florida Department of Transportation to suspend tolls across the state as residents and tourists evacuate areas that could be in the path of powerful Hurricane Irma. Scott said he made the move to keep traffic flowing and that the suspension will continue for the “duration of the storm’s impacts to Florida.” Also Tuesday, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam announced the suspension of rules on moving livestock and pets within the state. “By suspending the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals, we can ensure that Floridians and visitors can quickly and safely move their pets and livestock out of harm’s way,” Putnam said in a prepared statement. Also, Putnam said Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi have waived requirements related to moving livestock and pets from Florida.
Cold Front Brings Great Weather
September 6, 2017
For the latest on Hurricane Irma, click here.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Robert E. Stanley
September 6, 2017
Mr. Ronald E. Stanley, 61, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017, at his home in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Stanley was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. He was the owner and operator of Stanley Septic Tank and Contracting, was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman, and a member of the Five Alive Bass Club. He was of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathyrn Stanley; and granddaughter, Anna Grace Stanley.
He is survived by his father, Leonard Stanley of Atmore, AL; one son and daughter-in-law, Robbie and Jennifer Stanley of Atmore, AL; one sister, Carolyn (Charlie) Woods of Robinsonville, AL; two grandchildren, Robert and Colton Stanley; one niece, Sharlie (Ross) Terry of Atmore, AL; one nephew, Scotty (Tasha) Woods of Robinsonville, AL; and one great-niece, Ava Woods of Robinsonville, AL.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Sellers, Myles King, Bo Maxwell, Tom King, David Tyree and Ronnie Beasley.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Five Alive Bass Club.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Lois Ray Burkett
September 6, 2017
Mrs. Mary Lois Ray Burkett, 82, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Burkett was a native of Bratt, FL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 75 years. She graduated from Century High School in 1953, where she was the valedictorian of her class. She was a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God since 1953, where she was the Sunday School secretary for 62 years. She worked for the Century Elementary School for 30 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Carrie B. Burkett; daughter, Donna Jo Burkett Way; parents, Henry Greenberry Ray, Sr. and Lillie Belle Hanks Ray; sister, Florence Amelia Klienatland; and brother-in-law, Carl Klienatland; brother, Henry Greenberry Ray, Jr.; and father-in-law, Charles Dewey Burkett.
She is survived by her four sons, Roger (Katie) Burkett of Century, FL, Regi (Ann) Burkett of Century, FL, Todd Burkett of Century, FL and Trent (Marjorie) Burkett of Troy, AL; 12 grandchildren, Mark (Menda) Way, Donnese Way, Donyelle (Rashid) Hussain, Mikey Burkett, Maunica (Will) Williams, Jeremy (Monica) Grimes, Javis Grimes, Casey (Stephen) Roach, Ryan (Mariah) Burkett, Chad (Jacqueline) Burkett, Collin White and Brayden Burkett; 18 great-grandchildren, Parker Way, Preston Way, Slade Crews, Sloan Way, Amber Burkett, Madalyn Grimes, Morghan Grimes, Kindell Grimes, Benjamin Roach, Reagan Roach, Samuel Roach, Liz Kelley, Kensley Burkett, Jaxton Burkett, Aliyah Hussain, Samiul Hussain and Elijah Hussain; and mother-in-law, Hilda Stokes Burkett of Century, FL.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God with Rev. Shelton Kindig and Rev. Eric Bryan officiating.
Burial will follow at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 1 p.m. until service time at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God.
Pallbearers will be Mikey Burkett, Chad Burkett, Ryan Burkett, Brendan Burkett, Mark Way, Stephen Roach, Jeremy Grimes and Javis Grimes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Slade Crews, John White, Willie Wilson, Arnold Burkett, Levon Little, Danny Johnson, William Odom and Rashid Hussian.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Kathleen Lewis Brown
September 6, 2017
Kathleen Lewis Brown, 56, of Pensacola, FL passed away on September 3, 2017. Kathleen was born on July 31, 1961, in Pensacola to Ross and Doris Lewis. She graduated from Tate High School in 1979 and received her Associates Degree in
Accounting in 1981 from Pensacola Junior College.
She met the love of her life, Chuck (even though she didn’t know it at the time) in middle school and they dated once in their sophomore year of high school and again in their junior year. Finally, in her senior year, he convinced her to go out again and that time it stuck. They married in 1984 after they graduated college. Their love produced two beautiful children, Derek Charles (1988) and Danielle Althea (1990). In 33 years of marriage, they built their own home, weathered hurricanes, started a business, raised two teenagers, saw their home become an impromptu animal shelter, explored every nook and cranny of Perdido Bay, and became grandparents. All of this they did together.
Kathleen worked in banking for 10 years, but quit to become a stay-at- home mom for her two children. They have been grateful ever since. In the 90’s Kathleen saw her children through Molino Elementary and though she was not a teacher herself, she spent as much time there as her children. She taught Math Superstars and was a staple in every classroom throughout the 90s. Even now she is fondly remembered in Molino for the warmth she brought to the classroom and the candy bars that often came with her.
In the 2000’s, along with her husband, she helped start an engineering consulting firm called Premier Engineering Group. She was the Chief Financial Officer (a title she gave and earned herself which no one disputed). Though she wasn’t an engineer herself, she helped steer the company through its beginning years and the impending financial crisis. Premier came out ahead and is now one of the most successful engineering firms in Pensacola.
The 2010’s were a time of joy and fulfillment for Kathleen. She saw both her children graduate college with bachelor degrees, her son get married, and became a grandmother. Being a grandmother suited Kathleen just fine and she devoted her remaining years to properly spoiling Grace and Jude despite her son’s best efforts.
Kathleen will be deeply missed. She will be remembered fondly for the way she loved her family, her numerous cats and dogs, the color blue, warm weather, and the way she was a mother to so many of the next generation.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ross Lewis; her aunt and uncle, Lee and Nadine Warren; her father-in- law, Charley Brown; and brother-in- law, Joe Brown.
She is survived by her husband, her soulmate, and her best friend, Chuck; her mother, Doris Lewis; her brother, Randy (and wife Vicki) Lewis; her son, Derek (and wife Dani) Brown; her daughter, Danielle Brown; her nephew, Timothy (and wife, Brandi) Hadden; and grandchildren, Grace and Jude Brown.
Above all else, Kathleen cherished these roles as wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother.
Active pallbearers will be made up of family and those who counted her as a second-mom, even if they weren’t related.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel North on September 7, 2017.
A memorial service will follow on September 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Internment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.