Kimberlee Ann Davis
May 18, 2020
Kimberlee Ann Davis, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born in Pensacola, Florida to Russell Smith and Caron Graves Quinn.
She loved anything that had to do with being outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and gardening. Home was her happy place and she loved cooking for others. Kimberlee was a huge Alabama football fan… ROLL TIDE!
Kimberlee is preceded in death by her parents, Russell Smith and Caron Quinn; and brother, Brad Smith.
She is survived by her son, Daniel Davis; sisters, Cindy (Jonnie) Tanton and Nicole Quinn-Clyatt; nephews, Chad, Jake, and Brandon; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; devoted friend, Steve McCoy; and her beloved chocolate lab, Zoe.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
The family invites you to join them for Kimberlee’s Celebration of Life at Nicole’s house following the memorial service.
Escambia, Santa Rosa COVID-19 Cases Increase By Eight
May 17, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties increased by eight on Sunday.
The number of cases in Escambia County increased by seven to 689, and Santa Rosa was up by one to 183.
Of the 20 deaths in Escambia County, 15 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 45,588 cases including 44,369 Florida residents. There have been 8,230 hospitalizations and 1,973 deaths.
- Total cases — 689 (+7 since Saturday)
- Pensacola — 518
- Cantonment — 47
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 4
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 59*
- Deaths — 20
- Male — 246
- Female — 336
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 105
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 183 (+0 since Saturday)
- Milton — 101
- Navarre — 35
- Gulf Breeze — 26
- Pace — 16
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 23*
- Deaths — 9
- Male — 121
- Female — 60
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 45,588
- Florida residents — 44,369
- Deaths — 1,973
- Hospitalizations — 8,230*
*“Hospitalizations” is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized.
Central Water Works Boil Water Notice Rescinded, Including For Century Prison
May 17, 2020
Sunday afternoon, Central Water Works rescinded a boil water notice issued May 14 due to the detection of E. coli. This includes all Central Water Works customers and the Century Correctional Institution.
According to the utility, bacteriological sampling show the water is safe to drink. Water samples were taken daily May 14-16, all with clear results.
Central is currently supplying the Century prison with water through an emergency fire hose connection after the failure of the Century water well that normally supplies the prison. At last report, prison inmates were not consuming the water from Central but were being provided with bottled water.
On the date of the sample that showed E. Coli — April 8 — Central was not supplying water to the prison.
Body Of Missing Man Found Near Flora-Bama
May 17, 2020
The body of a man reported missing Friday was found in Escambia County near the Flora-Bama Lounge early Sunday morning.
David Brandon Trammell, 43, was last seen near the water behind the lounge about 4 p.m. Friday. Early Sunday morning, his body was located in the water by Escambia Search and Rescue volunteers.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said it appeared Trammel drowned. His family has been notified.
Cantonment Man Charged With Opening Fire At Pine Forest Road Gas Station
May 17, 2020
A Cantonment man wanted for allegedly opening fire at gas station on Pine Forest Road last week is now behind bars.
William David Nicholson II, was booked into the Escambia County Jail Friday night on charges of aggravated battery, firing a weapon in public, deadly missiles, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and criminal mischief. An unrelated warrant for for dealing in stolen property was also served . He remained in the Escambia County Jail Sunday without bond as a fugitive from justice on additional charges from Alabama.
Last Wednesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call at a gas station located in the 8600 block of Pine Forest Road at I-10. Nicholson was identified as the man that fired two shots at the victim after he allegedly cut Nicholson off in traffic.
The ECSO said Nicholson fired one shot into the victim’s driver’s side window and fired the other shot into the structure surrounding the gas pumps. The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury to the head and was taken to a local hospital.
Area In Moderate To Severe Drought
May 17, 2020
A moderate to severe drought exists across much of the North Escambia area, according to the latest information from the U.S. Drought Monitor.
All but the extreme northern part of Escambia County is in the severe drought category.
Winning Fantasy 5 Tickets Sold In Jay And Milton; Each Worth Over $40,000
May 17, 2020
Two people are over $40,000 richer after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 tickets in Jay and Milton
The tickets sold at the Farmer’s Country Market on Highway 4 and the Milton Exxon on Caroline Street are two of five winning tickets sold for Friday night’s drawing and is worth $40,351.08. Other winning tickets were sold in The Villages, Naples and Hileah.
The 385 tickets matching four numbers won $94.50 each. Another 11,062 tickets matching three numbers are worth $8 each, and 96,696 ticket holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Friday’s winning numbers were 5-9-11-26-29.
75 Percent Of Escambia County COVID-19 Deaths Have Been In These Four Long-Term Care Facilities
May 17, 2020
Of the 20 COVID-19 deaths in Escambia County, 15 have been long-term care facility or staff members.
Five residents of Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center have died. There have been five deaths associate with Southern Oaks Care Center – four residents and one staff member.
Four residents of the Brookdale Pensacola assisted living facility and one resident at Arcadia Health and Rehabilitation Center have also died.
The Florida Department of Health releases their report on long term facility deaths once per week.
Tropical Storm Arthur Forms Off Florida, An Early Start To Hurricane Season
May 17, 2020
Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the southeast coast of Florida Saturday night, over two weeks before the official start to the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
It is no threat to the North Escambia area.
Arthur is expected to track offshore of the southeastern United States, perhaps skirting the North Carolina Outer Banks by Monday. Forecasters expect that the strongest winds will remain to the eastern side of the storm – out in the open Atlantic.
The latest on Tropical Storm Arthur is in the graphics on this page, click to enlarge.
A Chance Of Showers For Sunday Night And Monday
May 17, 2020
A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93.