Just A Few More Pre-Orders Needed To Make Blue Angels License Plate A Reality
December 22, 2020
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation needs the community’s help to make the Blue Angels license plate a reality. Fewer than 100 license plate vouchers are needed to get the plate into production.
The Department of Motor Vehicle’s process to establish a new specialty license plate requires the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation to sell 3,000 vouchers before the plate goes into production. The voucher is redeemable for the plate once the sale requirement has been met and the plates are in production.
Florida drivers can purchase a voucher in person at a local Tax Collector’s Office or Tag Agency or online at https://bit.ly/3795qmF. The online service is available to all Florida residents residing in any county. Vouchers are available for cars, trucks, RVs or boat trailers.
It is not necessary to wait for a vehicle’s registration to need renewal to purchase the Blue Angels license plate. For $30, a new plate can be ordered at any time without affecting the vehicle’s registration cycle.
As a process to gain public support, the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation is offering numbered Commemorative Challenge Coins to the first 3,000 Floridians who purchase a voucher from the Escambia County Tax Collector’s website. The 1.5” antique bronze coin showcases the Blue Angels crest on the front and the words “I Helped Make History” on the back. This exclusive coin is a way to thank those who helped make the Blue Angels license plate a reality for the State of Florida.
FDOH Reports Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths, 116 More Cases In Escambia County
December 22, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY, SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
The Florida Department of Health reported three additional COVID-19 deaths and 116 new cases on Monday.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 20,278 (+116)
Non-Florida residents: 2,213
Total deaths: 346 (+3)
Long-term care facility deaths : 159
Current hospitalizations: 160 (+6)
Number of tests last day: 1,038
Percent positive last day: 9.3%
Percent positive last week: 13.5%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 14,795 (+96)
Cantonment: 1,701 (+10)
Century: 994 (+3)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 258 (+1)
McDavid: 121
Walnut Hill: 39
Bellview: 29 (-1 data adjustment)
Perdido Key: 17
Gonzalez: 9
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 9,781 (+54)
Non-Florida residents: 119
Total deaths: 117
Long-term care facility deaths: 24
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 505*
Number of tests last day: 517
Percent positive last day: 14.0%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 4,925 (+33)
Navarre: 1,838 (+21)
Gulf Breeze: 1,684 (+22)
Pace: 763 (+3)
Jay: 250 (+3)
Bagdad: 24
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,212,581
Florida residents: 1,192,456
Deaths: 20,680
Hospitalizations: 60,152*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Susan Manac Wicker
December 22, 2020
Mrs. Susan Manac Wicker, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Wicker was a native and life long resident of Atmore, AL. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Charles. She loved her children, grandchildren, St. Anna’s church and the Poarch Creek Tribe. She loved Christmas, Halloween and cats. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. She was employed with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians with 31 years of service, where she served as Housing Director for 25 years and served two terms on Tribal Counsil from 1983-1989 and 1991-1994 as Treasurer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Leola Manac and four brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Charles Earl Wicker of Atmore, AL; one son, Brian “Pete” and Maria Wicker of Land O’Lakes, FL; one daughter, Tawana and Ross Parham of Poarch, AL; one sister, Sarah Margaret Rone of Poarch, AL; six grandchildren, Destiny Embry, Torey Wicker, Jude Parham, Charleigh Parham, Jayden Wicker and Abigail Wicker; one great grandchild, Mary Kenneth Embry and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Father Mike Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jayden Wicker, Jude Parham, Larry Faircloth, Jerry Faircloth, Justin Davis and Justin Hiebert.
Betty Jo Wilson
December 22, 2020
Betty Jo Wilson, 78 of Flomaton, AL passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Century, FL. She was born on October 31, 1942 in Frisco City, AL to the late Russell and Allie Hanks Kimmons. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, W.C. Wilson; her brothers and sisters, Marvin Kimmons, Russell Kimmons, Mack Kimmons, Estelle Buckhault and Faye Wilson. Mrs. Betty loved her family and was a member of Holy Ground Holiness Church.
She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy (Jim) Young of Canoe, AL and Christy Johnson of Colorado. Grandchildren Adam (Holly) Young, Jaime Young, Davida Leino and Hunter Leino. Great grandchildren, Logan, Leah, Lauren, Adalynne and Ayden. Special niece, Kathy Stophel and a very special friend and caregiver Earnestine Arnold. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Kathy Stophel officiating. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery in Brewton, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Adam Young, Jaime Young, Robert Earl Wilson, Jr., Brandon Stophel, Tristian Mayhan, Jim Young and Hunter Leino.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of the family and others, the family asks of you to please practice social distancing requirements, and wear a facial mask.
ECAT Driver Taken To The Hospital After Fire On Bus At The Mall
December 21, 2020
An Escambia County Area Transit driver was taken to the hospital after a fire on their bus Monday afternoon.
The ECAT bus was stopped at Cordova Mall with two passengers onboard when someone noticed the electrical fire in back of the bus. The bus driver extinguished the fire and was then transported by Escambia County EMS to a local hospital, according to Escambia County. There was no update provided on the condition of the driver.
A relief bus was brought in for the two passengers and to finish the route.
File photo.
Eighth Red Bulb Placed On Wreath After Apartment Fire
December 21, 2020
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed an additional red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to eight residential structure fires so far during December. Last year’s campaign concluded with 13 red bulbs.
The eighth residential fire of December occurred in the 5800 block of Penny Lane on Sunday about 3:$5 a.m. One apartment was a total loss, and the adjoining apartment was vacant but had moderate smoke and water damage.
The occupant was able to escape the fire, but was transported by Escambia County EMS to a local hospital for treatment.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
If your home does not have a working smoke detector, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 595-HERO (4376) or (850) 436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the city of Pensacola to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at 21 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building and Pensacola City Hall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential home.
RV Park Proposed For 25 Acres Adjacent To Lake Stone In Century
December 21, 2020
A recreational vehicle park has been proposed for a 25 acre parcel directly adjacent to Lake Stone in Century.
Cheryl Nelson of Cantonment has submitted a pre-application for the RV park to the Escambia County Development Review Committee. According to Escambia County Property Appraiser records, the parcel belongs to Adam C. Chenevet of Baytown, Texas.
According to the application, the development would use a portable building for a welcome center, and a shower and restroom facility would be constructed. Sewer, power and water would be installed at each RV site. The property is bordered by West Highway 4 to the north, Lake Stone Road to the west and the parking lot at the Lake Stone boat ramp to the south.
Nelson proposes to build the RV park in two phases, and has provided design options. One would have access to the park from West Highway 4; the other would provide an entrance from Lake Stone Road. There is no right-of-way on Lake Stone Road, so approval of the State of Florida would be required to use Lake Stone Road as an entrance.
Lake Stone is owned by the State of Florida and managed by Escambia County. The property is located outside the Century town limits.
Pictured: An RV Park is planned for thIS 25 acre parcel adjacent to Lake Stone. Pictured below: Hand drawn plans submitted to the Escambia County Development Review Committee. Pictured bottom: The property as seen from the Lake Stone boat ramp parking lot. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 21, 2020
Jim Allen Elementary School has named their Students of the Month. They are Trenton Hetherington (pictured left) and Kaitlyn Stefanko. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Low In The 40s Tonight
December 21, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Beulah Christmas Parade Held Sunday
December 21, 2020
Santa Claus was the star attraction in the Beulah Christmas Parade Sunday afternoon.
The parade rolled from the Escambia Equestrian Center and traveled through Beulah, including down Mobile Highway, Nine Mile Road and Beulah Road.
Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Rudolph, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Beulah Fire Department and others took part in the parade.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
