Hugh E. Cleveland
December 2, 2018
Hugh E. Cleveland, 77, of Cantonment FL, passed to his Heavenly Home December 19, 2018. He was born in Elberton, Georgia on October 19, 1941 to the late Hugh and Doris Cleveland.
Hugh served as a Deacon at Plainview Baptist Church in Pensacola. Hugh served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy retiring as Senior Chief in 1980. After his military career Hugh, went on to work at the University of West Florida for next 22 years.
Hugh’s favorite saying to everyone was “Be Nice”. He was the best father and grandfather with the gentlest of hearts.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Hugh and Doris Cleveland.
Hugh is survived by his wife of 38 years; Mary A Cleveland (Precious) three sisters; Pat, Camilia, and Jan, one brother; Tommy, two sons; Mickey (Beverly) and Randy (Susan), one daughter; Cindy (Paul), seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Cascone, Beau Hornsby, Ethan Enfinger, Ethan Hornsby, Paul Cascone, and Scott Enfinger.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Bill Flannigan officiating. Burial will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at 12:00 PM prior to service.
Heavy Rains Causes Flash Flooding
December 1, 2018
There was significant flash flooding in the area of Nine Mile Road and Highway 29 in the Ensley area Saturday, and in other areas of the southern half of Escambia County.
A flash flood warning remains in effect for southern Escambia County until 7:15 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
One Injured When Ceiling Collapses A Hadji Temple
December 1, 2018
One person was injured when a drop ceiling collapsed Saturday morning at the Hadji Temple on Nine Mile Road.
County officials say the collapse was the result of a water leak.
One adult female was transported by EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital as a trauma alert. No one else was trapped or injured in the incident.
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Man Shot And Killed By Escambia Deputies After Meat Cleaver Attack
December 1, 2018
A man that attacked officers with a meat cleaver early Saturday morning was shot and killed by Escambia County deputies.
The incident happened just before 4 a.m. at the Alabaster Garden Apartments off Massachusetts Avenue. A caller to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office stated that a person had been murdered inside one of the apartments.
When deputies arrived on scene, the suspect opened the door holding a meat cleaver and “another cutting instrument”, according to the Sheriff’s Office, and the man refused orders to drop the weapons.
Less than lethal options were attempted several times to try to get the suspect to comply. The suspect then attacked deputies with the meat cleaver at which time he was shot and killed. Deputies were not injured.
No other person was found inside the apartment.
The name of the suspect has not yet been released.
As is standard procedure in an officer involved shooting, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now investigating.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Cantonment Manhunt Suspect Now Behind Bars
December 1, 2018
A suspect that led police on a lengthy manhunt and caused two Cantonment schools to be placed on lockdown is now behind bars.
Jordon Dominique King, 19, was arrested late Friday night at a motel on Highway 29 in Pensacola. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond just before midnight.
At the time of his arrest, King was in possession of a stolen vehicle, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Major Andrew Hobbs.
He is facing long list of charges, including multiple counts of vehicle theft, multiple counts of burglary, multiple counts of resisting arrest, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and failure to appear.
A manhunt for King lasted several hours Thursday in the area of Kingsfield Road and Highway 297A. The manhunt led to the lockdown of Kingsfield Elementary and Ransom Middle schools as deputies searched the area.
Pictured: Deputies converge on Highway 297A in the area of Kingsfield Road and Meander Circle late Thursday afternoon. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Gets Life In Prison For Murdering Cantonment Man
December 1, 2018
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to live in prison for murdering a Cantonment man last year
Dino Ray Reaves was convicted in the death of Tadius Edward Watson.
Watson, 29, was shot and killed March 7, 2017. Watson was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 8000 block of Klondike Road, south of Wilde Lake Boulevard near the Klondike Kennels. His body was discovered along the edge of the roadway.
During the investigation ECSO deputies discovered the shooting was drug related. Reaves is a documented local gang member who has been arrested multiple times in different states and arrested 21 times in the state of Florida.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pedestrian Killed Friday Night In Escambia County
December 1, 2018
A pedestrian was killed Friday night in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the pedestrian walked into the path of a Kia Sorrento driven by Jacquelyn Raybon of Pensacola on Pace Boulevard near Town Street. The FHP said Raybon did not see the pedestrian and was unable to stop.
The pedestrian’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin, but troopers said he was a 49-year old from Lawton, OK.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of the FHP’s investigation.
‘Grinch’ Steals Tree From North Escambia Church (With Video)
December 1, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a “grinch” that stole a ficus tree from a North Escambia church.
The man pulled up in front of the Gonzales United Methodist Church and proceeded to stuff the large tree into the backseat of his car (video below).
“Maybe his heart will grow three sizes and he’ll come forward and turn himself in and return the Ficus. If not, we need your help to identify this suspect,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Century Officially Lights Town Christmas Tree (With Photo Gallery)
December 1, 2018
The Town of Century held an official Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Nadine McCaw Park Friday evening. The Byrneville Elementary School chorus led a small crowd in singing Christmas favorites. The lights are on nightly in the park, which is located on North Century Boulevard at Hecker Road in Century.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Man Killed In I-10 Crash
December 1, 2018
An Escambia County motorcyclist was killed in an I-10 crash Friday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 42-year old Richard R. Peterson was eastbound on I-10 in Santa Rosa County about 3:55 p.n. when he rear-ended a Kia that has slowed in a construction zone before striking a Hyundai. Peterson was ejected from his motorcycle. He was pronounce deceased at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The driver of the Kia that was rear-ended, 23-year old Victoria Parmelee of Milton, received minor injuries. The driver of the Hyundai, 22-year old Marallo Gamboa of Gateway, CO, was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation by the FHP.
