Susanna C. Smith
June 16, 2021
Susanna C. Smith resident of Molino, FL passed away on June 14, 2021 at the age of 82.
She was born on March 30, 1939, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Arthur Vaulk and Katherine L. Slavick Vaulk.
Susanna is survived by her daughter, Lucinda M. Smith; sons, Clarence A. Smith (Bennie S Cummins) and Kirby P. Smith; grandchildren, Bradley A. (Cassandra) Goolsby, Derek J. (Brittney) Smith, Miranda (Sammy) Rodriguez, and Sharlee (Lucas) Combs; and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on June 19, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 303 Rocky Avenue, Cantonment, Florida, 32533 with Father George Thekku officiating. Burial will follow in Barrineau Park Colony Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Sheriff Says Shooter Targeted House In Molino Homicide, No Suspect Yet
June 15, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation into a Molino murder, and they believe the house where the man was shot was intentionally targeted early Tuesday morning.
The ECSO responded to the 5500 block of Cedartown Road just off Highway 95A about 1:45 a.m. Monday where they found a 21-year old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died, accord to the Sheriff’s Office.
“We do not think it was random,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons told NorthEscambia.com “We believe the shooter or shooters intentionally went to that residence, walked around to the side of the house and shot multiple rounds through the window.”
There were three adults in the room at the time, the sheriff said, but only the victim was hit by the gunfire.
“We still have a number of investigators on the case,” Simmons added.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
County Pauses Removal Of Residents From Century Home, Giving Them A Chance To Pay Back Taxes
June 15, 2021
Escambia County has paused their move to force the residents out of a home in Century; instead the county is working with family members and giving them a chance to reclaim the property.
The property at 511 Hecker Road escheated to the county in January, becoming county property after taxes were not paid for seven years. In April, the county commission voted to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to take necessary action for the removal of the occupant and any abandoned property or vehicles.
The total amount owed in taxes and fees as of January was $22,516.71, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford. The taxes were owed by joint property owners Shawanda Newton, Latoya Redmond, Lalita Simpson, Earwin Newton and Amber Redmond, according to the tax deed.
Shawanda Poindexter said in a May email to the county that the home was left to her and her siblings after their mother passed away.
“Give me time to pay this so me and my siblings can redeem the property please,” Poindexter told the county commission.
“There is a clear defined process through statute that they have the ability to square up what was owed,” Barry said at a May BOCC meeting. “I know the board has no intent of evicting people from property if they are willing to catch everything up.
The Tax Collector’s Office calculated the amount owed, if paid by June 30, to be $9,611.01. Florida law allows the process by which the property can be redeemed with previous penalties waived.
Pictured: Shawanda Poindexter appeared by the Escambia County Commission in May. Pictured below: The property at 511 Hecker Road in Century. Images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Humid Tonight
June 15, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Vehicle Overturns On Highway 97 In Walnut Hill Late Monday Night
June 15, 2021
A driver escaped serious injuries in a single vehicle wreck late Monday night on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
The male lost control on Highway 97 just south of North Highway 99, striking a utility pole and a fence as he vehicle overturned. The driver was not around when first responders arrived, but was brought back to the scene in a private vehicle.
Highway 97 was temporarily closed due to power lines down across the roadway, and Escambia River Electric Cooperative reported 32 customers in the area lost power.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash about 11:35 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Register Now For Tate Cheerleaders’ Lil Aggies Summer Camp
June 15, 2021
The Tate High School Cheerleaders’ Lil Aggies Summer Camp is coming up the last week of the month, and now is the time to register.
The registration forms and payment are due by Wednesday, June 23. The camp will take place at Tate Monday, June 28 through Wednesday, June 30 from 8 a.m. until noon each day. The camp Tate Aggies cheerleaders will each atheletes the property stretch techniques, sideline cheers and chants, proper jump techniques and motion placement, as well as stunting and tumbling skill building. There will also be fun games, engaging activities, snacks and drinks.
For registration information, click or tap here.
District 5 Commissioner Barry To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Molino
June 15, 2021
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall meeting on Monday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.
Residents are invited and encouraged to attend the open forum event.
The Molino Community Center is located at 6450 Highway 95A.
Pictured: Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry at February 2019 town hall meeting at the Molino Community Center. NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Eric Randall Sworn In As New Pensacola Police Chief
June 15, 2021
Eric Randall was sworn in Monday as the new chief of the Pensacola Police Department.
Randall was selected as the police chief in May after a nationwide search, public participation and thorough review by the selection committee and mayor.
“I am so honored to have been chosen as the Chief of Police for the Pensacola Police Department, and I look forward to all the amazing things we will do together,” he said. “PPD is the key to making Pensacola a safe place to live, work, visit, and raise a family. In order to achieve this goal, we have to work as an innovative and collaborative team. We will work hard together to lead our department and city into the future.”
Randall was the assistant chief with the Newport News Police Department. He is originally from Pensacola and graduated from Washington High School.
Sacred Heart Vaccination Clinic Thursday At Olive Baptist Church
June 15, 2021
Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart will hold a vaccination clinic on Thursday, June 17 at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola.
The clinic will offer the Pfizer vaccine for individuals 12 and older from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those who get vaccinated will have their second dose scheduled for July 8.
Walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment online, go to www.getsacredheartcare.com.
A parent or guardian must accompany persons under age 18.
Update: Thursday Feeding The Gulf Coast Food Giveaway Moved To Walnut Hill
June 15, 2021
A food giveaway previously announced as being in Bratt has been moved to Walnut Hill at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Pensacola Caring Hearts Justified Incarcerated Ministries has partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast for the drive-thru food distribution at Bradberry Park on at 4760 Highway 99A, just behind Ernest Ward Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry.
Pictured: A previous Justified Incarcerated Ministries food giveaway in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
