Escambia Man Convicted In Deadly Traffic Crash
November 10, 2017
An Escambia County man fleeing from sheriff’s deputies has been convicted of causing a deadly traffic crash.
Michael Deshon Daniel of Pensacola was convicted by an Escambia County jury of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of the accident, fleeing to elude law enforcement resulting in a crash causing death, driving while license suspended and resisting an officer without violence.
On January 13, 2017, Michael Deshon Daniel refused to pull over for a traffic stop initiated by an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy when he was observed rolling through the stop sign located at the intersection of “P” and Brainerd Streets. In-car video from the patrol cruiser shows Daniel accelerating away and swerving around traffic. The deputy did not pursue Daniel. However, Daniel continued to drive at a high speed until he ran the stop sign at the intersection of “P” and Blount Streets. Upon entering the intersection, Daniel crashed into a Dodge Caravan carrying a family of four one block away from their destination.
All were injured in the crash and the injuries to the driver proved fatal. The victim passed away two days after the crash.
Daniel tried to run from the scene of the crash but was captured in a foot chase. At trial, the defendant claimed he was the passenger in the vehicle but DNA evidence proved otherwise. Data recovered from his vehicle revealed that he was traveling 68 mph at the time of impact. The speed limit in the residential area is 25 miles per hour. Daniel’s driver’s license has been revoked since 2008.
Daniel is scheduled to be sentenced by Circuit Judge John Miller on December 14. The guideline sentence recommendation in this case calls for a minimum sentence of 14.8 years in state prison. The maximum possible sentence would be 60 years.
Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show Today, Saturday
November 10, 2017
Both the main and west gates of Naval Air Station Pensacola are scheduled to open at 8:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday for the 2017 annual Homecoming Air Show featuring the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
The show kicks off at 9:00 a.m. and admission and parking for all shows are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets, coolers and drones are not permitted. Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site.
Tentatively scheduled for both days will be extraordinary aerobatics by performers such as the Vertigo Air Shows Jet Glider, the world’s only jet-launched sail plane, flown by Bob Carlton; an A-4 Skyhawk flown by Paul Wood; the Mig-17 piloted by Randy Ball; the Super Stearman flown by Greg Shelton with Wing Walker Ashely Shelton; and John Klatt will fly the Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco. The Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team will jump in to the show and Chris Darnell will drive the 300+ mile per hour Shockwave Jet Truck plus many more acts.
Along with incredible flying demonstrations, dozens of military and civilian aircraft will be on display. These static displays will include a variety of aircraft ranging from the present-day, state-of- the-art fighters to aircraft from the 1930s.. In addition to the scheduled Friday and Saturday shows, there will be a special night show from 4:00-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 only. Aircraft will light up the sky with full afterburner and pyrotechnics, and will end with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Pensacola area.
Bratt’s Doughnut Boy Featured On CBS Evening News
November 10, 2017
Bratt’s very own “Donut Boy” Tyler Carach was featured in a report Thursday night on the national “CBS Evening News”.
Tyler, 10, and his mother Sheena, who is a former police officer, created the “I DONUT need a reason to THANK a cop” program. Since buying doughnuts for four Escambia County deputies at a Bratt convenience store last August, Tyler has taken his mission on the road, providing doughnuts for law enforcement agencies across the country.
He recently completed a 10-day, 6,000 mile journey using doughnuts to thank law enforcement officers in several states, including officers in Las Vegas shortly after the mass shooting massacre. So far, he’s passed out about 34,000 doughnuts.
CBS News report Mark Strassmann caught up with Tyler, who is a student at Byrneville Elementary School, in Houston during his 10 day trip.
To view the CBS Evening News report, click here.
Images courtesy CBS News.
Cooler Weather Returns
November 10, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Ernest Ward Middle Basketball Defeats Jay, Pollard McCall
November 10, 2017
The Ernest Ward Middle School basketball program earned wins this week against Jay on Tuesday and Pollard McCall Thursday evening.
BOYS
Ernest Ward 51, Pollard McCall 45
Ernest Ward 38, Jay 36
GIRLS
Ernest Ward 31, Pollard McCall 13
Ernest Ward 26, Jay 20
Ernest Ward Middle will host Brewton on Monday. The girls play at 5:00, and the boys tip off at 6:00 in Walnut Hill.
Pictured: Ernest Ward defeated Pollard McCall Thursday evening. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
James Pfeiffer
November 10, 2017
James (Jim) Pfeiffer of Pensacola, FL, went home to his Heavenly Father and joined his departed loved ones on November 8, 2017. He was born on May 18, 1937, to the late Everett Henry and Eula Mae Pfeiffer in Musscogee, FL. He honorably served the people of Florida as a member of the Florida Marine Patrol for many years. He started and was owner of Jim Pfeiffer Furniture Refinishing and Repair for 47 years. In the 1960’s, Jim was a volunteer firefighter for Interarity Point Volunteer Fire Department and West Pensacola Volunteer Fire Department. Jim was a charter member of Windy Hill Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Renee Pfeiffer Hood; brother, Ted M. Pfeiffer; sisters-in-law, Hazel and Barbara Pfeiffer; and niece, Wilda Pfeiffer Mohr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Gwen Pfeiffer; son, Everett (Cynthia) Pfeiffer; grandchildren, April (Terry) Macks, Shannon (Bryce) Rollins, Ashley Hood and Aspen (Lane) Taylor; great-grandchildren, Hayleigh, Breanna, Hannah, McKenna, Brooklyn and Lora, Landon, Jackson and Tyler; brother, Kenneth Pfeiffer; sister, Laurita (Ben) Austin; sister-in-law, Ruth Tomblin and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the following for their tremendous support: Dr. Dan Doty, Dr. Miguel Gutierrez-Diaz, Dr. James Watkins, Dr. Ian L. Weisberg, the staff of Sacred Heart and Baptist Hospitals, Emerald Coast Hospice and Peoples Home Health Care.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
A memorial service to honor Jim’s life was held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Windy Hill Baptist Church with Brother Ricky Skaggs officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Tonight’s High School Football Playoff Schedule
November 10, 2017
Here’s a schedule of tonight’s area playoff games.
For live scores from select games tonight, like our Facebook page or follow @northescambia on Twitter.
FLORIDA — Quarterfinals
Region 1- Class 6A
No. 1 St. Augustine (9-0, 3-0 District 4-6A) hosts No. 8 Tate (6-3, 2-1 1-6A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Crestview (7-0, 3-0 3-6A) hosts No. 7 Gulf Breeze (7-2, 2-1 2-6A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 3 Escambia (7-2, 3-0 1-6A) hosts No. 6 Pine Forest (4-5, 1-2 1-6A), 7:30 p .m.
No. 4 Navarre (8-1, 3-0 2-6A) hosts No. 5 Niceville (6-3, 2-1 3-6A), 7:30 p.m.
Region 1-5A
No. 1 West Florida (9-1, 4-0 1-5A) hosts Tallahassee Rickards (5-4, 0-2 2-5A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Tallahassee Godby (9-1, 2-0 2-5A) hosts No. 7 Ponte Vedra (8-3, 4-1 4-5A), 6:30 p.m.
No. 3 Trinity Christian Academy ( 7-3, 4-1 4-5A) hosts No. 6 Bolles (8-2, 4-1 4-5A), 6:30 p.m.
No. 4 Ribault (8-2, 4-0 3-5A) hosts No. 4 Wakulla (8-2, 1-1 2-5A), 6:30 p.m.
Region 1-1A
No. 1 Baker (10-0) hosts No. 4 Jay (6-4), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Holmes County (7-3) hosts No. 3 Chipley (7-3), 7:30 p.m.
ALABAMA
AISA 2A Semifinals
Escambia Academy at Macon East, 7 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Bicyclist Hit By Vehicle In Century
November 9, 2017
A bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Century.
The bicyclist was reportedly on the roadway on West Highway 4 near Century Health and Rehabilitation Center when the motorized bicycle on which he was riding was struck from behind by a car. The bicyclist was ejected onto the vehicle’s windshield and onto the roadway.
The rear of the bicycle became lodged inside the front of the vehicle and remained upright.
The bicyclist was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. An update on his condition was not available, but his injuries were not believed to be life threatening. The elderly female driver of the car was not injured.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cold Front Brings Change
November 9, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Another North Escambia Bridge Closed, One Opened; Two More Opening Soon
November 9, 2017
Another North Escambia bridge was closed Wednesday, as another opened and two others approach opening dates.
After a failed inspection, the bridge on Arthur Brown Road at Freeman Springs Branch, between Pine Forest and Pineville road was closed Wednesday. [More...]
Meanwhile, the Crabtree Church Road bridge over Alligator Creek, west of Sunshine Hill Road, was reopened.
Two other bridges that have been closed for months are expected to reopened soon, but one will be just a temporary bridge.
A temporary bridge on Arthur Brown Road over Boggy Creek, near the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, is expected to be completed by the weekend, pending weather and material availability. The temporary bridge is in place and approaches paved. Temporary striping and concrete barriers must be installed before the opening. The bridge was closed in September after failing inspection, after work started at the location in July to construct a temporary road and bridge in order to construct a new permanent bridge.
And Escambia County officials said Wednesday that the Molino Road bridge over Penasula Creek, just east of Sunshine Hill Road, is scheduled to be completed during the first week of December. It has been closed since January 3.
Pictured top: A temporary bridge on Arthur Brown Road over Boggy Creek. Pictured below: The Molino Road bridge over Penasula Creek. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
