Photos: Escambia Sheriff’s Office Holds Community Cookout In Beulah
August 15, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hosted a community cookout in Beulah Saturday.
The free event included plenty of free food and family fun. Sheriff Chip Simmons, the K-9 Unit, the Mounted Posse, SWAT vehicle, high water rescue vehicle, and more were on hand to give Beulah area residents a look at some of the tools used by law enforcement.
The cookout was held at the Beulah Community Park.
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NorthEscambia.com photos b Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Need Free Sand For Storm Prep? Here’s Where To Find It
August 15, 2021
Escambia County is offering free sand for residents living in flood-prone areas in advance of possible heavy tropical rain due to tropical system Fred. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297A
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School -available on northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.
Pictured: Sand at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
These Are This Week’s Road Work Trouble Spots
August 15, 2021
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Monday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Pensacola to Gulf Breeze) structure. Additional work will include installation of pier lighting.
- 17th Avenue Interchange construction – 17th Avenue southbound remains closed at Bayfront Parkway. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and boat launch remains open from 17th Avenue.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure. There will also be intermittent lane closures to allow crews to mobilize materials and equipment.
- U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Highway (S.R. 97) – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 20 as crews perform striping operations and signal work.
- West Cervantes (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – The inside lane will be closed between North Pace Boulevard and J Street as crews perform median improvement work. Drivers are reminded the speed limit between Dominguez Street and A Street has been permanently reduced to 30 mph.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound traffic shifts between Pine Forest Road and U.S. 29 as crews lay the final layer of asphalt.
- U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road) Widening from Beulah Road to S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) – Drivers will encounter alternating and intermittent east and westbound lane closures and traffic shifts between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. for paving operations and other construction activities.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at the Innerarity Point (C.R. 292A)–
Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, Aug. 16 as crews place a water main.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Monday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 21 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Pensacola to Gulf Breeze) structure. Additional work will include installation of pier lighting.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Crews continue utility relocations, clearing, excavation, drainage improvements, and pond construction. There are no traffic impacts currently.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the Blackwater River bridge 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16 through Thursday, Aug. 19 as crews perform paving operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Florida Price Gouging Hotline Is Active Ahead Of Fred
August 15, 2021
Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline as Tropical Depression Fred approaches the state. The activation follows Governor Ron DeSantis’s state of emergency declaration for Escambia, Santa Rosa and 21 other counties in the Panhandle.
Floridians can now report instances of extreme price increases on essential commodities needed to prepare for the storm. Florida’s price gouging law only applies to commodities and services essential to preparing for, or recovering from, a storm within the areas of a declared state of emergency.
During a storm-related declared state of emergency, state law prohibits excessive increases in the price of essential commodities, such as food, water, hotel rooms, ice, gasoline, lumber and equipment, needed as a direct result of the event.
Anyone who suspects price gouging can report it to the Florida Attorney General’s Office by using the No Scam app, visiting MyFloridaLegal.com or calling 1(866) 9NO-SCAM. The Attorney General’s No Scam app can be downloaded for free on Apple and Android devices through the app store by searching No Scam.
“With Tropical Depression Fred approaching our shores, I’m urging all Floridians to be prepared. I’ve activated the state’s price gouging hotline to accept reports of extreme price increases of essential goods in areas covered by the declared state of emergency. Help us protect consumers—if you suspect price gouging, report it to my office,” Moody said.
Violators of the price gouging statute are subject to civil penalties of $1,000 per violation and up to a total of $25,000 for multiple violations committed in a single 24-hour period. In addition to the civil penalties for price gouging, state law criminalizes the sale of goods and services to the public without possession of a business tax receipt.
Bonnie Gail Perry
August 15, 2021
Heaven gained an angel, Bonnie Gail Perry, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Bonnie was born on October 20, 1960 in Pensacola, FL. She was a proud graduate of J.M. Tate High School in 1979. She is preceded in death by her Father, Gail Armand Cobb, Mother, Joann Gatewood Cobb Barkley, and Sister, Sharon (Jerry) Golbienko. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Wayne Bruce Perry Sr., Son, Wayne Bruce Perry Jr., Daughter, Lynsey Pearl (Travis) Thrash, Grandson, William McKinley Thrash, Step Mother, Maureen Cobb, Brother, Ty (Paula) Cobb, Step Sisters, Susan Payne, Julie (Phil) King, and Elaine (Nathan) Cobb, Step Brother, John (Jay) Mills, Sister in-law, Sheila Perry, Brother in-law, David (Belinda) Perry, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, FL, on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Family and friends are welcome from 11 a.m. until noon with the service at noon.
Lillian Virginia Wilson Scott
August 15, 2021
Lillian Virginia Wilson Scott, age 78, of Cantonment, FL., went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 8, 2021.
Lillian was a proud lifelong resident of the community having attended Molino School and graduating from Tate High School in 1960. She continued her education in accounting and worked many years for Coastal Machinery. After enjoying time with her husband by traveling all over the country, she came out of retirement working many more years as a property manager for a large apartment complex. Never one to sit still, Lillian was an active and charter member in the Molino Mid County Historical society and spent many days volunteering at the Molino Museum. She was a member of Grace Open Bible Church. As a lover of gospel music, she enjoyed hosting and attending singings all her life.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, John and Inez Hare Wilson. Her husband Walter Bryant Scott. Her sister Helen Wilson Myers, and brother Jimmy Wilson. Her stepson Ronnie Scott, son in law David McCaskill Jr. and many other dearly missed relatives.
She is survived by her children Donnie (Rita) Scott, Kristine Scott McCaskill, Brenda Scott Roblin. Stepchildren Linda (Steve) Scott Tabert, LaWanda (Bill) Scott Davis. Her brother John L (Shirley) Wilson and sister Ruth Wilson Morris. Her grandchildren Stephanie (Ahmed) McCaskill Elgamasy, Ashley (Jason) Roblin Shpiller, Austin Roblin, Steven McCaskill, Gail (Richard) Howard Henry, Nadine Howard Clarady, James Howard and Jamie Davis. As well as her great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and other beloved relatives.
Pallbearers will be Austin Roblin, Steven McCaskill, Ahmed Elgamasy, Jason Shpiller and Kevin Shpiller..
Visitation was held Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 10:00am at the funeral home. Interment followed in Cottage Hill Community Cemetery.
Gary Michael Wolfe
August 15, 2021
Mr. Gary Michael Wolfe, age 63 of Jay, FL passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 in a Pensacola, FL hospital.
He was born in Pensacola and was a life long resident of Jay. During his working years, he worked as an electrician for Sims Brothers Construction. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was of the Christian faith.
Mr. Wolfe was preceded in death by a son, Gary Michael Wolfe, Jr.; and his parents, Roderick Leon Wolfe and Linnie Ruth Partin Wolfe.
He is survived by four brothers, Jeffery (Cynthia) Wolfe of Jay, FL, Terry (Dianne) Wolfe off Jay, FL, Carl (Vicki) Wolfe of Jay, and Matthew (Elizabeth) Wolfe of Kansas City, MO; one sister, Cynthia (Dave) Maddux of Jay, FL; one daughter, Donna Wolfe of Jay, FL; a grandson, Lane Michael Barrow; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church with Rev. Bennie Ray Wolfe and Rev. Mark Barkfield officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church on Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Trenton Watson, Terry Wolfe, Carl Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe, Jeff Wolfe, and Dylan Callahan.
Honorary Pallbearer: Cynthia Maddux
Conine Hits MiLB Leading 31st Home Run, But Wahoos Fall 7-2 To Montgomery
August 15, 2021
Montgomery scored five times in the top of the first inning against Will Stewart (L, 5-6) and Pensacola never recovered as the Biscuits won 7-2 Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
It was a nightmarish beginning to the ball game as the first five Biscuits all reached safely to open the game. After back-to-back singles, Ruben Cardenas belted a three-run homer to put the Biscuits ahead 3-0. After a walk and a double, Montgomery used a pair of economical groundouts to score two more, which made it 5-0 before the Wahoos took their first swing of the night.
Peyton Burdick delivered Pensacola’s first hit in the top of the fourth inning against Easton McGee (W, 4-0) with a line drive to left field. Unfortunately, after a fielder’s choice, the Blue Wahoos hit into a double play to end the inning. In the fifth, Griffin Conine got Pensacola on the board with a no-doubter to right field, which at the time made it a 6-1 game. In the following inning, JJ Bleday clubbed an RBI triple off the right field wall that scored Galli Cribbs, who doubled earlier in the inning.
Because of the turbulent first inning, Stewart only pitched 3.2 innings. Jackson Rose replaced him in the fourth and was impressive in his 2.1 relief innings. Alexander Guillen also made his return to the Blue Wahoos after being activated prior to the game as the right-hander pitched a scoreless seventh inning before Dylan Bice hurled two hitless innings to close out the game.
Pensacola will look for a series split in the finale on Sunday, with the game now starting a 1:05 p.m. due to the possibility of weather later in the evening.
Lillian Elbia Wood
August 15, 2021
Mrs. Lillian Elbia Wood, age 71, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Bay Minette, AL.
Mrs. Wood was born in Atmore, AL and had been a resident of Milton for the past 28 years, coming from Century, FL. She loved being a grandmother, great-grandmother, and spending time with her family and friends, and dirt racing.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey Gene Wood; her parents, Leon Franklin Sanders and Mercy Jane Anderson; daughter, Tammy Lynn Wood; sisters, Velma Hendrix, Luverne Sanders, and Barbara Ann Wood; and brothers, Lonnie Sanders, Buford Sanders, and Roy Sanders.
Mrs. Wood is survived by two sons, Lynn (Tonya) Wood of California, and Chris (Natasha) Wood of Flomaton; two daughters, Marie (Eddie) Peek of Flomaton, April (Kenny) Wood of Bay Minette; a niece, Betty Jo Kitchens; grandchildren, Bobby (Savana) Wood, Khrys (Erika) Wood, Dustyn Wood, Samantha (Skyler) Burgess, Jamie Peek, Jessica Peek, Angel (Blake) Ard, Robin Ard, Mason Lail, and Phenix Voorhees; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Carnley officiating. Interment will follow in Cora Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Pallbearers: Khrys Wood, Dustyn Wood, Bobby Wood, Brian Wood, Eric Wood, A.J. Fraley, Kenny Voorhees, and Allen Inman.
Escambia County Declares Local State Of Emergency
August 14, 2021
On Saturday, Escambia County declared a local state of emergency due to the potential threat from tropical system Fred.
For the latest details and forecast for Fred, click or tap here.
A local state of emergency allows the county administrator to spend operational funds if necessary for emergency needs. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Escambia and 22 other counties in the Panhandle to ensure state and local governments have ample time, resources and flexibility to prepare.
As a reminder, residents are encouraged to prepare their disaster kits now, which should include seven days of food and water supplies for after the storm arrives. Residents are also encouraged to fuel all vehicles and generators, and prepare all medications needed by family and pets. Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time.
There are currently no evacuation orders issued for Escambia County residents.