Dozens Of Shots Fired Between Bikers, Man At Nine Mile Road Gas Station (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident at a Nine Mile Road gas station Sunday afternoon.
Multiple shots were fired between a group of bikers and a man about 4 p.m., according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was described only a black male wearing a plaid shirt that was driving a new model white Honda Civic with custom black rims.
No one was reported to be injured in the incident, but several motorcycles were hit by the gunfire.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
The ECSO said the gunfire erupted after some sort of altercation between the man the group of bikers.
Dozens of shell casings were scattered across the parking lot of the Circle K on Nine Mile Road at I-10. Evidence markers numbered into the 40s marked shell casings and other evidence across about 175 feet of the parking lot. Most of the markers were next to shell casings, while others marked two $1 bills and a credit card.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 436-9620.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Kingsfield Elementary Teachers Get Pied In The Face For Relay For Life (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2021
Kingsfield Elementary School students recently had a chance to pie their teachers in the face.
It was all part of an annual fundraiser for Relay for Life, and they collected $1,101.37, twice as much as last year.
“We took nominations for teachers who wanted to be pied. Throughout the week students brought in money to add to the jars for the teacher they wanted pied,” said Kenli Rowe, a fundraising project coordinator and proud recipient of a pie plate full of whipped cream.
“We had daily totals and at the end of the event the top 5 teachers would be pied. But. in reality, most of the teachers who had volunteered took a seat and got pied anyway! This has been an annual event for Relay each year since the school opened and the kids, and the teachers, look forward to it,” Rowe said.
The top five classes were
- Hope Tourney, first grade, $202.77, Kenli Rowe, fourth grade $202.77 (tie)
- Whitney Hager, fourth grade, $121.82
- Melissa Venable, kindergarten, $110.43
- Stephanie Harris, kindergarten, $100.77
- Ashley Raia, third grade, $63.59
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Highway 29 Crash In Cantonment Injures At Least One Person
March 22, 2021
At least one person was injured a in a wreck in Cantonment Sunday afternoon.
The crash happened on Highway 29 at Woodland Street about 4:20 p.m., near the Cantonment Fire Station.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Submitted photos by Melody Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Vaccine Eligibility Age Drops To 50 Today; Next Step, DeSantis Said, Is Everyone Else
March 22, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is available to people age 50 and over beginning Monday in Florida, and the governor expects to continue expanding eligibility to Floridians in the next few weeks.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order Friday lowering the vaccination eligibility age.
“We’re excited about the progress,” DeSantis said. “I think the demand is softened enough that opening up to 50-plus will be good.
The next step, he said will be to open vaccines up to anyone that wants one.
“I can’t tell you when exactly that will happen, but I can tell you it will definitely be before May 1. That’s not even a question, so stay tuned on that,” DeSantis said.
Cloudy Tonight; Rain For Tuesday Into The Weekend
March 22, 2021
One more great weather day is on tap for Monday. But Tuesday, rain arrives and it will likely rain into the weekend with several inches possible.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Florida Gas Prices The Highest Average In Three Years; Cantonment Stations Among Lowest In State
March 22, 2021
For the first time in three years, Florida gas prices are averaging more than $2.90 per gallon, up five cents over the last week at $2.91.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $2.88, the lowest metro average in the state.
A low of $2.62 could be found in North Escambia Sunday night at two stations on Highway 29 at Muscogee Road in Cantonment. The lowest price to be found in the Pensacola metro was $2.69 at two warehouse clubs.
“The good news for motorists is that gas prices could soon begin to slip lower,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA — The Auto Club Group. “Weekly EIA data suggests that refinery operations are improving and gasoline supplies are increasing. Wholesale gasoline prices dropped nearly 20 cents last week. It’s unlikely that drivers will see such a dramatic swing at the pump, but it’s an indication that lower prices should be on the way.”
Pictured. Regular unleaded gas was $2.62 a gallon Sunday evening at this station on Highway 29 at Muscogee Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Henry Douglas Boatwright
March 22, 2021
Mr. Henry Douglas Boatwright, age 64, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Boatwright was a native of Century, FL and had resided in Byrneville, FL for the past 28 years. He was a self-employed lawnmower repairman. He loved fishing and working on lawnmowers with his baby brother, Jerry Wayne Boatwright. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright; two brothers, Wayne Boatwright and Charles Boatwright and sister, Margie Quick.
He is survived by his significant other, Crystal Stone of Pensacola, FL; four step-sons, Mark Walston, Luke Walston, Thomas Walston and John Henry Walston all of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Billy Boatwright of Byrneville, FL; four sisters, Gloria Jean (Ray) Lawson of Century, FL; Judy (David) Tillery of Atmore, AL, Sue (Jr.) Walston of Century, FL and Kathy (Donald) Walston of Pensacola, FL; extended family, Sharon Eddings, Charlene Harri, Samuel Walston, Max Walston and a special thank you to Brenda Boller.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Michael Cosey officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dale Pendleton, Zack Pendleton, Matt Gaven, Erica Pendleton, Liz Pendleton and Joe Waltson.
FDOH Reports No New Deaths, 21 New COVID Cases In Escambia County
March 22, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVEd STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
On Sunday, the Florida Department of Health reported 21 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 34,558 (+21)
Non-Florida residents: 3,578
Recovered: 33,205*
Total deaths: 657
Long-term care facility deaths: 277
Current hospitalizations: 25
Number of tests reported last day: 450
Percent positive reported last day: 3.9%
Percent positive reported last week: 2.7%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 25,755 (+20)
Cantonment: 3,115
Century: 1,171
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 484
McDavid: 207
Bellview: 57
Walnut Hill: 53
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,579 (+13)
Non-Florida residents: 220
Total deaths: 276
Long-term care facility deaths: 80
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 840*
Number of tests reported last day: 254
Percent positive reported last day: 5.2%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,385 (+8)
Navarre: 3,628 (+4)
Gulf Breeze: 3,266
Pace: 1,402
Jay: 544
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 2,008,349
Florida residents: 1,971,271
Deaths: 32,742
Hospitalizations: 83,446
*“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.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Frances Mason Brewton
March 22, 2021
Frances Mason Brewton, age 74, of Cantonment FL, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born on June 13, 1946 in Canoe, AL; but always lived in the Cantonment area. Hobbies were Quilting, Genealogy and crocheting her famous pot holders for family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leslie & Dillie Ann Mason. She is survived by her husband Harvey E. Brewton Sr, of 55 years, three sons Ronald L. (Bonney) Brewton , Harvey E. (Faye) Brewton Jr, and Donald W. Brewton all of Pensacola FL, one daughter Mary Jo Martin of Crestview, FL. Numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Brothers, Leslie (Dolores) Mason Jr. and Billy Mason. Sisters Mary Helen (JW) Thomley, Monettie Bethea, Virginia (Jerry) Dunn, Barbara (Thomas) Noel, and Thelma (Ralph) Wilson all of the Pensacola surrounding area.
Pallbearers are Anthony Brewton, Steven Wilson, Marvin Martin, Jeffrey Wilson, Lonnie Martin and Kevin Pilgrim.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and Services at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Hwy 29, Cantonment , FL. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
FDOT Seeks Input On Widening Beulah Road, New I-10 Interchange Near West Kingsfield
March 21, 2021
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a nearly $152 million plan to widen Beulah Road to four lanes and construct a new I-10 interchange with a connection to West Kingsfield Road..
The proposal includes:
- A new I-10 interchange in the area of Beulah Road.
- Widen I-10 to six lanes from the Florida/Alabama state line to the Pensacola Weigh station.
- Widen Beulah Road to four lanes from West Nine Mile Road to Isaacs Lane to I-10, connecting to West Kingsfield Road.
- New traffic signals would be added at the new I-10 interchange, Frank Reeder Road and West Kingsfield Road.
The improved Beulah Road would include not only two lanes in each direction, but also a 12-foot bicycle and pedestrian lane (see cross section below). FDOT has determined that four residences will need to be relocated.
The total cost estimate stands at $151.7 million — that’s $5.9 million for design, $16.1 million for right of way acquisition, and $129.7 million for construction.
If the process is fully funded, it could take another five years to complete the project.
The plans can be viewed, and comments can be submitted, by clicking or tapping here.
NorthEscambia.com graphics derived from FDOT data.
Above: A new Beulah Road interchange on I-10 with a connector to West Kingsfield Road.
Above: Beulah Road at Nine Mile Road.
