Flomaton’s Da’Quan Johnson Signs With The Duke Blue Devils
December 18, 2019
Flomaton High School senior football star Da’Quan “Money” Johnson signed with the Duke Blue Devils Wednesday morning on National Signing Day.
Johnson decommitted from Troy State Sunday night. He received a scholarship offer and took an official visit to Duke earlier this month.
Johnson led the Flomaton Hurricanes to the 3A station championship last season, playing mostly quarterback. He was named Alabama’s 3A Back of the Year. In the championship game against Piedmont, Johnson carried the ball 43 times — a Super 7 record — and was named MVP. He also made 37 tackles on defense last season and had four interceptions.
Flomaton Coach Doug Vickery said in August Johnson picked Troy over South Alabama, Southern Miss, UAB, Tulane, Army, Florida Atlantic and others.
Pictured: Flomaton’s Da”quan “Money” Johnson signs with Duke, surrounded by his mom Tiffany Johnson, brother Devonta Johnson and Flomaton coaches. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nine Mile Road Set To Open Friday With Four Lanes Between I-10 And Navy Federal Way
December 18, 2019
Crews plan to open Nine Mile Road to four travel lanes between Interstate 10 and Navy Federal Way beginning Friday.. Work further west on Nine Mile Road will require westbound drivers in the outside lane to turn right at Navy Federal Way.
All construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: Looking west over Nine Mile Road from the I-10 eastbound bridge. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Gets 15 Years On Long List Of Charges In Cantonment Drug Case
December 18, 2019
A has been sentenced in Cantonment drug case.
Derrow Peterson, Sr. to 15 years in state prison. He must serve the full sentence as a minimum mandatory.
Peterson, 49, entered a plea on October 7 to the charges of trafficking in cocaine (400 grams or more but less than 150 kilograms), trafficking in hydrocodone, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of alprazolam with intent to sell, possession of clonazepam with intent to sell, possession of diazepam with intent to sell, possession of tramadol with intent to sell, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On July 18, 2018, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators served a search warrant at a residence on Horsemens Path as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Peterson, his girlfriend, and two of their children were located in the residence. Peterson was located in the master bathroom, and all of the narcotics were found in the master bathroom. he admitted possession of the narcotics and also the firearm, located in the master bedroom. Peterson is a convicted felon and has a criminal history that includes prior convictions for possession of controlled substances with intent to sell.
Portion Of Highway 29 To Be Dedicated To FHP Trooper Killed 30 Years Ago In Cantonment
December 18, 2019
A portion of Highway 29 will be dedicated Friday to the memory of a fallen Florida Highway Patrol trooper killed in wreck in Cantonment.
Highway 29 from Neal Road to Nine Mile Road will be designated as the “Trooper Milan D. Hendrix Memorial Highway”.
Hendrix was on routine patrol duty about 10 p.m. on the night of June 1, 1989, when he was involved in an accident with a log truck on Highway 29.
He was southbound in front of the paper mill in Cantonment as an empty log truck turned onto Highway 29. The patrol vehicle went under the trailer. Witnesses said he may have been in a pursuit at the time.
“Trooper Hendrix served the residents of our state with great honor as a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper” said Major Warren Fast, Florida Highway Patrol, Troop A Commander. “His service and dedication will forever be remembered.”
At the time of his death, Trooper Hendrix was 37 years old and had served the residents of Florida with the Florida Highway Patrol for nine years. Milan Hendrix’s brother, Marque Hendrix, was also a FHP trooper that patrolled North Escambia county. He has since retired after 30 years on the force.
A formal dedication ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Pensacola FHP station at 150 Stumpfield Road.
FBI Returns Control Of Deadly NAS Shooting Building Back To Navy, Holds Moment Of Silence
December 18, 2019
The FBI has returned control of Building 633, site of the deadly shooting December 6 onboard NAS Pensacola, to the U.S. Navy.
Tuesday, FBI Special Agent in Charge Rachel Rojas and NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Captain Tim Kinsella co-led a moment of silence on the steps of the Naval Schools Command in honor of the three victims lost in the attack. Eight others were injured.
The FBI then transferred the facility to NCIS and the Navy.
The FBI said the physical search for evidence in the building is complete, but the FBI will continue 24/7 command post operations to track any and all leads.
Meanwhile, the building will remain closed indefinitely for repairs.
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December’s Seventh Residential Fire Occurs In Escambia County
December 18, 2019
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed another red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to seven structure fires so far this December. Last year’s campaign concluded with seven red bulbs.
The seventh fire occurred in the 1400 block of North W. Street on Monday, December 16.
At 8:06 a.m., ECFR received multiple calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a two-story building. Upon arrival, units saw a working fire showing from a private dwelling. ECFR contained the fire in the building of origin and brought it under control in an hour. One apartment was a total loss, but the rest of the structure remained intact. The State Fire Marshal found that a series of overloaded extension cords caused the fire.
Smoke alarms were not present at the time of the incident. If your home does not have a working smoke detector, please call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.
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Atmore Police Honor Officer And Sergeant Of The Month
December 18, 2019
The Atmore Police Department is recognizing two of their own for their professionalism and dedication.
Officer Logan Weber (pictured above) was named Officer of the Month for November, and Sgt. James Beasley (pictured below) was named Sergeant of the Month. The awards, presented by Lt. Ken Sessions, are given for “providing outstanding police services to the citizens of Atmore with the highest order of integrity and dependability and in a manner that exemplifies the goals of the department”.
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Freezing Temps Wednesday Night
December 18, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers. High near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 48. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Christmas Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
ECUA Board Seat Empty For 10 Months Is Now Filled
December 18, 2019
After a 10-month vacancy, a vacant seat on the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board has now been officially filled.
Dr. Cedric Alexander was sworn in as the District 3 member during a Tuesday board meeting.
“I feel privileged to have this opportunity to serve the residents of District 3,” said Alexander, “and to carry on for Mr. McCorvey, who accomplished so much during his many years on the ECUA Board.”
On November 26, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Alexander to the District 3 seat that was left empty after the death of board member Elvin McCorvey on January 20.
Alexander, a Pensacola native, is a retired law enforcement executive. He began his career as a deputy with the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in 1977. He served as a police officer and detective in Orlando and Miami, as deputy chief and chief of police of the Rochester Police Department in New York and as federal security director with the United States Department of Homeland Security overseeing the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
In 2013, he was appointed chief of police for DeKalb County, Georgia and later transitioned to deputy chief operating officer/public safety director for the department. He served as deputy mayor for the City of Rochester. He earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology and his master’s degree in family therapy from St. Thomas University and his doctorate in clinical psychology from Wright State University.
Lots Of Deliveries On The Road This Christmas Season. This Was Probably The Biggest.
December 17, 2019
There are a lot of deliveries on the road this Christmas season. This might just be the biggest in Escambia County. And it’s not going to fit under the tree.
Traffic on Highway 29 was backed up Tuesday morning as the super-oversized load traveled north on Highway 29. Escorted by the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck stopped at every intersection to make sure it would fit under the traffic lights.
There’s no word on what the delivery is or where it was headed. (So sorry if we ruined your Christmas surprise. And good luck on the wrapping.)
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
