Nonstop Flights To Denver, Chicago Coming To Pensacola Airport
October 18, 2017
Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday it will begin service from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) this spring with nonstop, low-cost flights to Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as part of its nationwide expansion. Service to Denver (DEN) will begin April 22, 2018, while service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is scheduled to begin May 12, 2018.
“Over the last seven years, my team and I have really focused on growing our air service and I am excited that Frontier Airlines understands the value and benefit of Pensacola,” said Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. “Chicago and Denver are ranked as part of our top ten markets and Frontier’s new low-cost service will greatly expand our opportunities for both business and leisure travel. This is a huge win for Pensacola and I look forward to a long-term partnership and additional growth opportunities with Frontier Airlines.”
“We are excited to show our commitment to the Pensacola community with more low-cost flight options,” said Michael Pewther, senior director onboard experience – Frontier Airlines. “Even before our first flight has taken off from Pensacola, the community interest in our Low Fares Done Right product has been great and that’s why we are now offering flights to both Chicago and Denver.”
These flights are on sale now and Frontier Airlines is celebrating this announcement with fares as low as $39 one-way. Passengers can book online at flyfrontier.com. Service to Denver (DEN) is scheduled to operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays arriving to PNS at 6:50 pm and departing PNS at 7:10 pm. Service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) is scheduled to operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays arriving to PNS at 1:18 pm and departing PNS at 2:25 pm.
Century Finances Three New Utility Trucks
October 18, 2017
The Town of Century has voted to purchase three new pickup trucks.
The three 2017 Dodge Ram 3500 crew cab pickups will cost a total of about $107,000 to be financed for 72 months at United Bank. The town obtained two written quotes for financing: Hill Kelly Dodge proposed a 7.13 APR for 72 months, while United Bank in Flomaton proposed a 5.99 APR, also for 72 months.
According to Mayor Henry Hawkins, the stnadard beds will be removed and work bodies added to the trucks. Two will be used in the water department, and one truck will be utilized in the gas department.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Escambia Man Sentenced To Life In Prison On Burglary Charge
October 18, 2017
An Escambia County man was sentenced to life in prison as a prison releasee reoffender after being convicted on a burglary charge by Circuit Judge Thomas Dannheisser.
Kerrick Teamer, Sr. was convicted by an Escambia County Jury of two counts of burglary of a dwelling with a firearm, felony battery, simple assault, two counts aggravated assault, and discharging a firearm in public.
On March 8, 2015, Teamer unlawfully entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend. He shoved his way into the residence while armed with a firearm. When confronted by Teamer, his ex-girlfriend fled the residence. While she was running, Teamer began to chase her and fired at least one shot. The victim went to a neighbor’s home and hid in the backroom. Teamer then broke into that home and pointed his gun at a minor child looking for the victim. He then left that residence firing the gun again.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene to investigate and collect evidence. Teamer was subsequently located and arrested.
Circuit Judge Thomas Dannheisser scheduled sentencing for October 16, 2017.
Jim Allen Elementary Students Receive Free Dictionaries
October 18, 2017
Every third and fourth grade student at Jim Allen Elementary School received a student dictionary Tuesday from St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Cantonment. The national Dictionary Project program’s goal is to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners. File photo.
Martha Mae Amos Carpenter
October 18, 2017
Martha Mae Amos Carpenter, 75, of Oak Grove, FL, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017, at her residence. She was a License Practical Nurse and she also had worked as a substitute teacher at Ernest Ward School. She was born in Oak Grove, FL on July 18, 1942, to the late Russell and Grace Dunaway Amos. She was a member, organist and Sunday school teacher at Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Grace Amos Smith and JoAnn Amos Sanders.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George V. Carpenter of Oak Grove, FL; one son, George “Pete” (Cathie) Carpenter, Jr. of Okeechobee, FL; one daughter, Martha Kaye (Chris) Terry of Atmore, AL; grandchildren, Nolan, Cole, Caitlyn, Grace, Elizabeth, John, Jorge “J.W”.
Services were held Tuesday, October 17, 2017, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Butch Brown officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Chris Terry, Jerry Shepherd, Shannon Peavy, Billy Darby, Steve Pugh, and Ellis Mason.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Century Approves New Water, Trash Policies
October 17, 2017
The Century Town Council approved new water and residential trash service policies during their Monday night meeting.
One policy sets forth and defines service parameters to residential trash service. Trash is defined as limbs, discarded furniture, appliances and junk. Residents are allowed to put out trash up to 48 hours in advance of their normal pickup days and is limited to two cubic yards — a pile measuring three feet high, three feet wide and six feet long, for instance. That’s equal to 15 bags of leaves, pine straw or other yard materials.
Larger quantities of trash may be taken by the resident to the trash land field or collected by the Public Works Department for a fee of $50 per half load or $100 for loads exceeding a half trailer load but not over one trailer load.
For the complete trash policy, click here (2-page pdf).
The new water and sewer policy states that each residence is required to have its own meter and to establish new service a customers must provide proof of residence. The policy allows a one-time courtesy water and sewer adjustment for a customer-side leak or filling a swimming pool — if the customer notifies the town about the pool fill in advance with an estimate of how many gallons will be used.
If a customer turns on water service themselves, whether a new service or a re-connection, they will be subject to a $100 fine. The policy states service calls including water turn off for a leak on customer’s side and leak detection on customer’s side will be charged a fee of $25 during business hours or $50 during non-business hours. This includes service restoration after a non-payment disconnect.
For the complete policy, click here (2-page pdf).
Pictured: The Century Town Council meets Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Finally Feeling Fallish
October 17, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Flomaton Tops Ernest Ward (With Photo Gallery)
October 17, 2017
The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated the Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles Monday night, 10-8. The EWMS Eagles will wrap up their season next Monday night, October 23, as they host Flomaton in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Grover Robinson Pre-files To Run For Pensacola Mayor
October 17, 2017
Monday, Escambia County District 4 Commissioner Grover Robinson became the first candidate to pre-file for mayor of Pensacola.
Robinson has served on the county commission since 2006, and was appointed chairman in 2010 and 2016. He has also serves as chairman for the Florida Gulf Consortium and as an at-large board member of the National Association of Counties. His past services include president of the Florida Association of Counties from 2014-15 and 2016 class member of Leadership Florida.
Robinson has been actively involved in the community, serving as a current or past board member for the Pensacola State College Foundation, Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida, United Way of Escambia County, Baptist Health Care Foundation, Christ Church Episcopal Parish and more. He and his wife Jill have two children, Grover V and Anna Lowrey.
Robinson’s current term on the Escambia County Commission is set to end in November 2018.
Gas Prices Dropping After Double Hurricane Spike
October 17, 2017
Gasoline prices in Florida have fallen 7 cents during the past week and 25 cents over the past month, after hurricanes Harvey and Irma drove up costs at the pump.
The downward trend is expected to continue in the coming weeks, barring more tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico.
The auto club AAA said the average price per gallon of gas in Florida is $2.47 a gallon, down from $2.72 a month ago. In the Escambia County area , the average price per gallon is $2.43, down from $2.63 one month ago.
AAA spokesman W. D. Williams said production and distribution are returning to normal at refineries and ports, while demand is decreasing. Williams said price volatility has been felt across the country, beyond states directly impacted by the storms.
“Florida and the Southeastern states that accepted so many of the Florida people who were fleeing from their homes, they had the impact as well,” Williams said. “So, the supply and demand impacted more than just Florida.”
The current price is still more than 20 cents a gallon higher than a year ago. Florida’s most expensive gas is in Miami and West Palm Beach, while the cheapest fuel can be found in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas.
by The News Service of Florida