Food, Water And Ice Available Again Monday At Locations Across North Escambia
September 21, 2020
Ice, food (MREs), and bottled water will be available again Monday at seven distributions locations in Escambia County.
The distributions will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both at the following locations:
AMC Movie Theater – 9 Mile Rd. (parking lot)
161 East Nine Mile Road
Century Industrial Park (Warehouse parking lot)
6081 Industrial Blvd
Brent Athletic Park – Baseball Field
4711 North “W” St.
Casino Beach Parking Lot
Pensacola Beach
Point Church
13801 Innerarity Point Road
There will be ice available at the following locations in addition to food and water at:
Brownsville Community Center
3200 W. DeSoto St.
Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center
6405 Wagner Road
Schools: Escambia County, PSC, UWF Closed; Santa Rosa, PCA, PCC Open
September 21, 2020
Escambia County schools and administrative offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, according to Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. He said that a budget meeting and regular meeting planned at the JE Hall Center for Monday will still be held at 5:01 and 5:30 p.m. respectively.
Santa Rosa County schools will reopen on Monday.
Pensacola State College has suspended all classes and class activities until Monday, September 28.
The University of West Florida will be closed through 4:59 a.m. on Thursday to allow the University and UWF community time to regain power and continue the cleanup process. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted at UWF locations at this time. All courses, including online courses, are cancelled until Thursday. All assignments, exams, virtual and in-person courses are suspended during this time.
Pensacola Christian Academy will reopen for school on Monday. Pensacola Christian College will resume classes and reopen all work areas on Monday.
Garbage Service Resumes Wednesday In Century
September 21, 2020
Garage service will resume Wednesday for the Town of Century, according Interim Town Manager Vernon Prather.
The town’s waste contractor, Republic Services, missed last Wednesday collection to Hurricane Sally.
Prather said Century residents should follow Escambia County’s guidelines for placing hurricane debris curbside. Click here for information.
A Few Showers, High Around 73 For Monday
September 21, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Florida Gas Prices Drop A Few Cents Over The Last Week
September 21, 2020
Florida drivers saw another round of discounts at the pump last week in areas across the state. The state average declined 4 cents per gallon, for a total discount of 7 cents in the past two weeks.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $2.14 among stations that had gas following Hurricane Sally.
The average price for gas prices in Florida is $2.13 per gallon, though prices are well below that in many cities. Sunday’s state average is 37 cents less than this time last year. It’s well below this year’s high of $2.56 per gallon (set in January), yet 37 cents more than this year’s lowest daily price of $1.76 per gallon (May).
“Gas prices have trickled lower since Labor Day weekend, which is traditionally the end of the summer driving season,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Florida drivers may see the state average slip below $2.10 this week. However, there are opposing forces affecting the market. While expectations of lower seasonal demand has helped pressure prices lower, gasoline supplies have also recently dipped, which led to strong gains in wholesale gas prices last week.”
Bernard (Ben) Bodree
September 21, 2020
Bernard (Ben) Bodree, born May 25, 1930, in Pensacola, FL, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Surrounded by family in his home, Ben died of complications from diabetes.
Ben was predeceased by his parents Bernard Bodree, Sr. and Helen Cobb Bodree; his brother, Charles Anthony Bodree, Sr.; his son, Michael Andrew Bodree, Sr.; and niece, Deborah Bodree Edwards.
Ben will be forever remembered by his wife of seventy years, Nell Miller Bodree and his children Gay (Tony) Brewton and Lista Bodree, daughter-in-law; his siblings, Art (Judy) Bodree, Brenda Yohan, Jeanette Engelhardt, Bobby (Rita) Bodree, Pamela Boudreaux, and sister-in-law Joann Bodree.
Ben will also be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren: Rocky (Lindsay) Bodree, Ben (Tiffany) Bodree, Kit (Blakleigh) Bodree, J.D. (Kayla) Bodree, Brittney (David) Cobb, Summer (Jonathan) Rogers, and Austin (Amanda) Brewton; his fourteen great-grandchildren: Jaeda, Carter, Tenleigh, Alexandria, Jolie, Isabella, Peyton, Emmy, Duece, Tate, Angelique, Annaleigh, Carson, Everly-Mae, and Tucker, the grand dog.
“We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa.”
Many nieces and nephews will also miss Uncle Ben.
Founding Bodree Printing Company, Inc. in 1964, Ben operated the business for fifty-five years. In 1990, Ben served as Potentate of the Hadji Temple. Well done, good and faithful servant.
A celebration of Ben’s life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Faith Chapel North at 2:00 with Dave Snyder officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the celebration.
John Alex Krochta
September 21, 2020
John Alex Krochta, age 22, of Molino, FL passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born in Pensacola, FL and was employed by Austal Industries as a pipe helper where he enjoyed working. He attended Tate High School, enjoyed watching football and most of all spending time with his daughter.
Surviving is his daughter, Alina R. Benton, his patents, Melinda and Peter Krochta; one sister, Crystal Lewis; one brother, Trevor Willis; and his maternal grandparents, Ann and Gerald Penton, He is preceded by his paternal grandparents, Michael and Grace Krotcha.
He will be forever loved and missed and he loved the Lord very much. Heaven has gained another angel.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, Monday September 21, 2020 at Faith Chapel
Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL with Brother Daryl Black officiating. Friends are invited to meet with the family from 10-11 AM Monday prior to services.
Charles “Charlie” Vernon Wright
September 21, 2020
Charles “Charlie” Vernon Wright passed away on the morning of September 6, 2020. Born on November 13, 1954 in Panama City to a military family, he lived many places in his life, but he always called Pensacola, FL his home. He graduated from Woodham High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1973 where he was able to continue his travels living in South Dakota, Thailand and California, respectively. After he completed his time in the Air Force, he returned home to Pensacola, but shortly thereafter he moved to live with his two best friends in Texas. In Texas is where he found his calling and joined this United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier, which he retired from in March of 2018.
He returned to Pensacola and met and married the love of his life, Merry. They were married on September 17, 1988 and not only did he gain a wife, but he also gained a daughter, Michelle. In September of 1994, Charlie and Merry welcomed a son, David.
Charlie’s family meant everything to him. When his children were younger, you could always find him at every event, whether it be a Girl Scout meeting, a football or baseball game, play or program. This continued with his grandchildren, you could always find him cheering on his grandsons from the stands at baseball games or at karate belt promotions.
Charlie was known for his love of Greenbay football, Chinese buffets, and talking to strangers. In fact, Charlie never met a stranger. He was loved by everyone he met, and people often commented how kind and caring he was, and how fiercely he loved his family.
After his retirement in 2018 he was able to take a once in a lifetime trip with his wife and church family to Israel. He was able to see and experience the places that Jesus walked and remembered his baptism in the Jordan River.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Florence Wright and infant brother.
He is survived by his wife Merry; his children Michelle (Justin) Nicholas and David (Breanna) Wright; grandchildren Jacob and Jayce Nicholas and Catalya Smith; sister Linda (Paul) Hudson; brother Larry (Mary Jean) Wright; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, September 12th at Bellview United Methodist Church located at 4945 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32526. Friends and family are welcome at 1 pm and service will begin at 2 pm. We kindly ask that you bring a mask to wear inside of the Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Bellview United Methodist Church or the Patriot Guard of Florida via Ray Doyle at 3058 Monterey Rd, Crestview, FL 32539.
Margaret Ann “Cricket” Brown
September 21, 2020
Margaret Ann “Cricket” Brown, age 64, of Poarch, AL passed away on September 8, 2020 in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Century, FL on November 16, 1955. She lived most of her life in Bratt, FL and was a member of Bratt Assembly of God Church. She loved her family and was an avid fan of New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Braves baseball.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Estelle Buckhault; her daughter, Wendy Waller and infant grandson, Marcus Boutwell, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Brown (Ernest) Rolin of Poarch, AL; two sisters, Helen (Larry) Lassitter of Atmore, AL and Connie (Ronnie) Whatley of Perdido, AL; her grandchildren, Houston Waller (Annie Cooper) and Peyton Waller (Shawn McKinley), Whitney Westbrook (Mason Jones), Keiana and Nikolas McBride and Niko and Niyah Godwin; her great grandchildren, Alaiah, Thomas and Kairi and her nieces, Kasey Atkins, Kelli and Kimberly Boatwright, Karen McLauthon, Jennifer (Scott) Lassitter and her nephew, Blake Lassitter.
Funeral service will be held Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kathy Stopel officiating. Interment will follow at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Houston Waller, Shawn McKinley, Mason Jones, Henry Wiggins, Adam Young, Jamie Young, Andrew Lusk and Brian Waller.
Visitation will be Friday, September 11, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Wrong Way Drunk Driver Crashes Into Semi Tanker Hauling Methanol Gas; Highway 90 Bridge Not Damaged
September 20, 2020
Contrary to rampant social media rumors, the Highway 90 bridge over Escambia Bay was not heavily damaged early Sunday morning when a drunk driver crashed into a semi tanker truck hauling methanol gas.
The semi driver was eastbound on Highway 90 in the inside lane over the bridge over the north end of the bay. The semi was traveling in the inside lane because the outside lane was closed for repairs. The driver of a SUV was traveling the wrong way on the bridge when he hit the tanker-trailer. The driver was charged with DUI and booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail.
There was no fuel spillage due to the crash or injuries reported to either driver. The eastbound inside lane were closed for approximately 3.5 hours due to the crash.
The outside eastbound lane from Escambia County to Bass Hole Cove Bridge is closed for repairs due to erosion caused by Hurricane Sally.