Tate Graduate Continues Run On ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire’
December 29, 2018
Tate High School’s 2017 valedictorian and current University of West Florida student Samantha Brown appeared Friday night on “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” and will return to continue play Monday night.
Sam Brown turned to her mom Clarissa Brown as a lifeline for help about the total numbers of squares found on the standard Scrabble board. They correctly answered 225 to reach the $10,000 level.
“Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” airs weekdays on WEAR 3.
Pictured: Samantha Brown (left) and her mom Clarissa Brown on the set of “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.” Photo courtesy Jacob Kepler-Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
More Rain Likely Today
December 29, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year’s Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Flood Warning For The Escambia River
December 29, 2018
A flood warning is in effect until further notice for the Escambia River near Century.
Saturday afternoon, the river was at flood stage of 17 feet.. The river is forecast to continue to rise to 18.8 feet by Tuesday morning.
At 17 feet, there is considerable flooding of lowlands. At 19 feet, low lying pasture will flood, forcing the movement of cattle to higher ground.
North Escambia Area Traffic Crashes Under Investigation
December 29, 2018
The Florida Highway Patrol is investing two North Escambia area traffic crashes on Friday.
At least one person was injured in a crash about 3:15 p.m. on Highway 29 near the Canoe Creek bridge, just north of Roach Road. Further details have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol.
No one was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash Friday night about 7:45 p.m. on County Road 97 near Piney Lane.
Both wrecks remain under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Additional information has not been made available.
Pictured: A single vehicle rollover crash Friday night about 7:45 p.m. on County Road 97 near Piney Lane. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
High School Boy’s Basketball Roundup
December 29, 2018
Tate 69, West Forsythe (GA) 62 — Love Bettis led the Aggies with 44 points.
Huntington Central (NJ) 69, Tate 43
Pensacola Catholic 78, Northview 37
Escambia County (Atmore) 54, Monroe County — ECHS wins tournament
Morning Storm Causes Minor Wind Damage In Cottage Hill
December 28, 2018
A Friday morning storm left behind some minor wind damage in Cottage Hill.
Several small trees were uprooted, skirting was blown off a mobile home, a privacy fence was downed and small items were tossed about. A cow was also out, walking down the roadway, possibly due to fence damage.
The area with damage included Highway 95A, Chipper and Casey Lane.
There were no injuries reported.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash
December 28, 2018
One person was injured in crash Thursday night on Highway 29 at Highway 97. The wreck happened about 6:10 p.m. The adult male was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS. Highway 29 northbound was closed for about an hour by the crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge. 
Firefighters Rescue Dog Stuck Under Storage Shed
December 28, 2018
Escambia County firefighters rescued a puppy stuck under a shed Wednesday night.
The puppy got a little carried away while chasing a critter under his owner’s shed, wedging himself tightly under two floor joists about three feet under the shed.
The owners tried their best to get him out, knocking two holes in the plywood before calling Escambia County Fire Rescue for assistance. A crew from the ECFR Ferry Pass Station came to the rescue, prying up the plywood and digging around the dog until he could be freed.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Valedictorian To Appear On ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ Tonight
December 28, 2018
Samantha Brown, the 2017 Tate High School valedictorian, will appear on “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire” beginning tonight.
Millionaire airs at 6:30 p.m. on WEAR 3.
Brown is now a mechanical engineering major at the University of West Florida.
Samantha’s little sister, Maggie Brown, appeared last month in te Jeopardy! Teen Tournament. They actually found out on the same day last summer that they had been selected for their respective shows, according to mom Clarissa Brown. Maggie is a sophomore at Tate.
NorthEscambia.com graphic, click to enlarge.
Bicyclist Steals Car From Flomaton Gas Station
December 28, 2018
UPDATE: An arrest has been made in this case. Click here for an update.
The Flomaton Police Department is asking for help to find a vehicle stolen by a man that was riding a bicycle.
The gray in color 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe with Alabama tag number 30BS443 was taken from the Texaco gas station on Sidney Manning Boulevard at Highway 31. The vehicle has damage to the front left door area and is missing a front bumper.
According to Flomaton Police, they believe the SUV was stolen by a black male wearing a tan Carhartt jacket. Before the theft, he was seen riding on a blue bicycle. Anyone with information is asked to call the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811.
A similar incident occurred in Century in late November when a bicyclist stole a vehicle from a residential neighborhood. [Read more...] There’s been no word from authorities if the two incidents are related.
Pictured top and below: A possible suspect in a vehicle theft Thursday night in Flomaton. Pictured bottom: This photo provided by the Flomaton Police Department is representative of the vehicle stolen Thursday night. This is not the actual vehicle. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
