Elections Boss: Be Aware Of Misleading Mailings
September 28, 2018
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford is warning voters to be aware of mailers from third party organizations.
“These unsolicited mailings can prove misleading,” Stafford said. He encouraged voters who wish to verify the status of their voter registration to contact his office directly by visiting EscambiaVotes.com or by calling (850) 595-3900.
Friends Of The Library Big Fall Book Sale Underway
September 28, 2018
It’s time to refresh your bookshelves at the Friends of West Florida Public Library’s Big Fall Book Sale through Sunday at the Main Library on Spring Street.
Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books will be available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles and other items. Proceeds are used to fund programs and enhancements at West Florida Public Library (WFPL) branches.
On Saturday, the book sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission for all shoppers and reduced prices.
Sunday is the final day of the book sale, with free admission and the popular $5 Bag Sale from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For just $5, shoppers will get as much as will fit in a provided brown paper grocery bag. Carts will be available to help carry the bags to vehicles.
Book sale items include thousands of donations from the public and some library books retired from circulation, many of them now out-of-print. Novels and mysteries are sorted by author or into genres like science fiction and westerns. Other book categories include arts and entertainment, children’s, cookbooks, history, holidays, home and hobbies, literature, foreign language, military, modern living, nature and gardening, religion, science, sports, technical and travel. There are also recorded books, magazines and other media for sale.
The Collector’s Corner will feature an assortment of signed books, pre-1950s books, books by local and Florida authors, and other special books that are great for gifts. These items are priced as marked and must be checked out separately, so shoppers paying by check should bring at least two checks.
Payment by cash or check is preferred, but credit cards are welcome.
Friends of West Florida Public Library is a non-profit support organization of the West Florida Public Library.
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JV Football: Baker Tops Northview
September 28, 2018
The junior varsity Baker Gators defeated the Northview JV Chiefs Thursday night at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt.
The Gators held a 14-0 lead headed into halftime and a scoreless second half.
The Chiefs drove to a first down on the Gators’ 20-yard line with just 19 seconds to go in the game. The continued drive for the end zone ended on the 3-yard line as time ran out.
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Woman Cited For Crash With School Bus
September 27, 2018
A Pensacola woman was cited after colliding with a school bus on Nine Mile Road.
Jennifer Stiles, 39, was traveling west on Nine Mile Road in a no passing zone near Milestone Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol reported she attempted to pass a school bus as the bus made a left-hand turn.
One student and one assistant were the only passengers on the bus. There were no injuries reported.
Stiles was ticketed for driving on the left side in a no passing zone.
Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Crash That Killed Two
September 27, 2018
An Escambia County man free on bond on a DUI charge has been charged with the death of two people killed in crash early Thursday morning not far from Walmart in Ensley.
Jamie Ty Hamrick, 28, was charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter and driving with a suspended license in crash resulting in death. He is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Hamrick of Pensacola was driving south on North Palafox Street at Sharmon Street when his Honda Civic that ran off the road, collided with a ditch, became airborne, hit a fence and overturned into a a tree about 2:50 a.m.
La’Phontae DeWayne Lewis, 25, and Antion Wade Lindsay, 32, were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased. Hamrick was not injured.
According to jail records, Hamrick was arrested on an unrelated DUI charge five days ago and released on a $1,000 bond.
College Softball, Baseball Games Coming To Century
September 27, 2018
College softball and baseball exhibition games are coming to Century next month.
Pensacola State College will face Coastal Alabama Community College in the “Century Classic” on Saturday, October 20 at Showalter Park.
The softball matchup will begin with pregame activities at 10:30 a.m. with an 11 a.m. game time. Pregame activities for the PSC vs. Coastal Alabama baseball game will follow the softball game at about 12:30 p.m., with first pitch at about 1 p.m.
General admission is $5, and admission for children 8-12 and PSC faculty is $2. Admission for children 8 is free. PSC students will be admitted free with a student ID, and baseball and softball players in grades 1-12 will be admitted free if they are wearing their uniform jersey.
Admission proceeds will benefit the Buck Showalter Scholarship fund for GED students from the Century area.
ECSO Seizes Drugs, Cash, And Stolen Gun; Makes Arrest
September 27, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after finding drugs, a stolen gun and cash during a search.
Deputies executed a search warrant on Flagler Driver, near I-10 and Highway 29. Inside the home deputies found 28.5 grams of ecstasy, 393 grams of synthetic marijuana, 1,479 Xanax pills, 31 oxycodone pills, 25.3 grams of cocaine, nearly eight pounds of marijuana, a stolen 9mm hand gun and $2,800 in cash.
Brad Tamarcus Tucker was arrested for trafficking in MDMA, trafficking in synthetic cannabinoids, possession of cocaine with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver within 1000 feet of a school, possession of oxycodone with intent within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana with intent within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of alprazolam with intent within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of firearm by a convicted felon, keeping a public nuisance structure and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Tucker was released from the Escambia County Jail Thursday on a $151,500 bond.
High Rain Chances Stick Around
September 27, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Library Offering ‘Incredibles’ Library Cards
September 27, 2018
Only a few days remain to get a special edition “Incredibles” library card from the West Florida Public Libraries to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month.
The special edition card features Disney-Pixar’s superhero family the Incredibles, who are the honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month.
While library cards are always free for Escambia County residents, the usual $3 replacement fee for lost or damaged cards will be waived during the month of September, as part of the celebration. Escambia County residents can find information about getting a library card or sign up at mywfpl.com/borrow/card.
Library Card Sign-up Month ends Sunday (but note all library locations are closed on Sundays except the main library downtown).
Voter Registration Deadline Nears
September 27, 2018
The voter registration deadline for the general election is fast approaching.
Tuesday, October 9 is the last day to register to vote on November 6.
Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election, however, due to the Columbus Day holiday voters are getting an extra day. New registrations must be completed and received or postmarked no later than October 9 to be effective for the November 6 election. Address changes can be made after the books close.
To check voter registration status or to register to vote, visit EscambiaVotes.com