David Meredith Named Lakeview School Teacher Of The Year
November 23, 2019
David Meredith of Cantonment has been named the Lakeview School Teacher of the Year. He teaches adaptive physical education at Lakeview and is also a varsity coach at Pensacola High School and teachers at Warrington Middle School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman In Wheelchair Killed Crossing Roadway
November 22, 2019
A woman crossing the road in a wheelchair was struck and killed Thursday night in Escambia County.
The 70-year old woman was crossing Old Palafox near Van Pelt Lane in a wheelchair about 6:23 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol said 37-year old Stephen Hicks of Pensacola was unable to see her in time to avoid a crash due to limited lighting in the area.
The woman was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where she later died. Her name has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
No charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
Molino Man Charged With Theft Of Trailers, Equipment Worth $91,000
November 22, 2019
A Molino man was booked into the Escambia County Jail Monday on charges related to the theft of trailers and equipment valued at $91,000.
Rex Burton Hassell, 59, was charged with grand theft, two counts of larceny, five counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief with property damage. Hassell remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $51,000.
Hassell allegedly took a Bobcat mini excavator valued at $18,000 from Gateway Lane. The excavator suffered an estimated $10,000 in damage after it was stolen, according to an arrest report.
He is also accused of stealing a 48-foot flatbed trailer valued at $10,000, four Texas Pride dump trailers worth a total of $24,000 from 10 Mile Road, and a $21,000 welder and welding lead worth $500 from a business on Highway 95A in Cantonment. Hassell is also accused of taking a trailer worth $17,500 from a road construction project on Highway 29.
All of the items were located on a farm near Andalusia, Alabama.
An investigator from the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office went to Andalusia as part of an ongoing grand theft and stolen property investigation. During the investigation, numerous stolen vehicles and trailers were located.
The Covington County (AL) Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Glisson Road west of Andalusia. During the search, Hassell’s Florida drivers license was located in a shop building, and the property owner said Hassell brought the vehicles and trailers to his farm and parked them there, according to an arrest report.
Brush Fire Spreads, Damages Truck And Barn
November 22, 2019
A brush fire damaged a vehicle and a structure Thursday afternoon in McDavid.
Multiple Escambia Fire Rescue departments and the Florida Forest Service responded to the brush fire in the area of Roach Road and Honeybee Lane about 2 p.m.
The fire destroyed a box truck and damaged a barn. The blaze started with a unattended fire involving discarded tires, according to Escambia Fire Rescue.
There were no injuries reported.
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Operation Christmas Child Collections Continue At First Baptist Bratt
November 22, 2019
There’s still time to pack those shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child and drop them off at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
National Collection Week continues through Monday, November 25. The First Baptist Church of Bratt is the official drop-off location/OCC Relay Center for the north end of Escambia County, FL.
Collection hours are:
- Saturday, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – noon
- Sunday, Nov. 24: 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 25: 8-10 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child boxes should be packed in a specific manner. For more information, call Hawsey at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at (850) 327-6529, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ, or call (800) 353-5949. Resources are available for churches that wish to participate.
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational non-profit organization that has mission’s opportunities all over the world.
Navy Federal Way To Be Closed At Nine Mile Road On Sunday
November 22, 2019
The Navy Federal Way at Nine Mile Road entrance to the Navy Federal campus will be closed Sunday, November 24.
The closure is planned for 6 a.m. to midnight for Florida Department of Transportation construction activities.
More specific information for Navy Federal employees is in the graphic above, click to enlarge.
Tate High’s Chase Tolbert Signs With Bishop State
November 22, 2019
Tate High School senior Chase Tolbert has signed to play baseball at Bishop State Community College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain For Saturday
November 22, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thanksgiving Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Today’s High School Football Playoff Action
November 22, 2019
Here are the football playoff games Friday in the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
7A Regional Final
Niceville (12-0) at Edgewater (11-1) 7:30 p.m.
6A Regional Final
Lee (9-3) at Escambia (12-0)
3A Regional Final
Florida High (10-1) at Pensacola Catholic (11-0)
ALABAMA
Class 3A Quarterfinals
T.R. Miller (8-4) at Flomaton (11-1)
The game is rematch of a regular season meeting that Flomaton won 20-12.
AISA State Championship Class AA
Autauga 23, Escambia Academy 6 FINAL
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Bristol Aaron Of Cantonment Named Miss Snowball Derby
November 22, 2019
Bristol Aaron of Cantonment was crowned 2019 Miss Snowball Derby Thursday night, selected from a field of 16 contestants.
Jessica Ballard was declared runner-up; second runner-up was Madison Bragg, third runner-up Brooke Gardner and fourth runner-up Alana Rose. Ballard was also was selected by the contestants as Miss Congeniality.
Aaron, a Tate High School graduate, received $1,000 in cash plus jewelry and the crown for the year.
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