Sunny And Warm Week Ahead
May 8, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
McCambley And McIntosh Lead Blue Wahoos To 3-1 Win
May 8, 2022
Zach McCambley had his best start of the year and Paul McIntosh delivered yet another clutch hit as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos defeated the Mississippi Braves 3-1 on Saturday night.
The Blue Wahoos jumped ahead 1-0 right away in the first inning, as Hayden Cantrelle hit a leadoff double and scored on a Jerar Encarnacion sacrifice fly against Mississippi starter Freddy Tarnok.
McCambley (W, 1-2) allowed back-to-back doubles to Michael Harris II and Luke Waddell to begin his outing, but retired 17 of his final 18 batters with only a second-inning walk breaking up his dominant streak. The righty completed 6.0 innings for the first time this season, striking out a season-high eight batters.
Tied 1-1 in the sixth, the Blue Wahoos got a leadoff single from Cantrelle against M-Braves reliever A.J. Puckett (L, 0-3) and four consecutive two-out singles to take a 3-1 lead. McIntosh scored Cantrelle with an RBI single, then scored from first on a Griffin Conine hit to give Pensacola all the runs they would need.
After McCambley departed, Jefry Yan stranded two runners in scoring position in the seventh and Andrew Nardi (S, 2) earned a six-out save.
The Blue Wahoos improved to 12-14 on the season, remaining 2.5 games behind first place Montgomery and setting up an opportunity to win their first series of the season in Sunday’s finale.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up against the Mississippi Braves on Sunday afternoon
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Anna Mae Dunsford
May 8, 2022
Mrs. Anna Mae Dunsford, age 84, passed away, Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Century, FL. She was born in Leadville, Colorado and resided most of her in Century, FL. She retired as a seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church.
Mrs. Dunsford valued her time she got to spend with her family, and grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, going to church and reading her Bible.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Mary A. Kolenc) Shober, husband, Hubert W. Dunsford, two sons, Roger Dunsford, and James Dunsford.
She is survived by her three sons, Richard (Judy) Dunsford, of Tampa, FL; Michael (Tame) Dunsford, of Century, FL; William Dunsford, of Century, FL; two daughters, Donna (Brian) Bare, of Franklin, TN; Vicki (James) Godwin, of Century, FL; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside service will be Monday, May 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Byrneville Community Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Dunsford officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Preston Godwin, Dusty Godwin, Jacob Dunsford, Anson Bedwell, Aidan Bedwell, and Kenneth White.
Two Missing Men Found Safe After Being Reported Missing On The Escambia River
May 7, 2022
UPDATE: BOTH HAVE BEEN FOUND SAFE
Two people are missing after a Becks Lake Road fishing trip Friday.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Jack Mikuta, 19, and Carter Hallin, 22, were last seen on about 4 p.m. Friday when they were going fishing on the Escambia River from the 2000 block of Becks Lake Road.
Escambia Breaks Ground On New ‘Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station’ In Beulah
May 7, 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday to dedicate a new Beulah fire station as the “Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station”.
The new $8.44 million fire station will be named in honor of Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw who died in the line of duty in November 2019, and Chief Steve McNair who dedicated over 50 years to fire service in Beulah and helped rebuild the current station after fire destroyed the original Beulah Fire Station in 1977.
“Today was a tremendous day for our county, the Beulah Community and for ECFR as we broke ground on our newest modern fire facility on Nine Mile Road,” Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh said during Friday’s groundbreaking. “It was also my humble privilege to honor two great families that sacrificed so much for our community and ECFR, and whose names will forever be honored as the namesakes for this new facility once it is completed. The Bradshaw-McNair Fire station will serve to enshrine the legacy of both Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw, who gave his life for our citizens as he died in the line of duty, and Chief Steve McNair, who gave more than 50 years of service to our community in the fire service. Today was a great day in Escambia County, a day we can all take pride in as we honor and recognize these exceptional individuals and their families.”
The existing Beulah Fire Station is at the end of its useful life, according to the county. The proposed new facility will be a total of 14,503 square feet area and have four vehicle bays including one for EMS, along with a small community meeting/training room.
The new facility will be constructed on the same site as the current station at 6400 West Nine Mile Road.
The recommended low bidder on the project is Emerald Coast Constructors for $8.44 million. Five other bids ranged from about $10.15 million to $12.45 million. The construction will be funded with Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds.
Pictured top: Groundbreaking Friday for new Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station in Beulah. Pictured inset: Steve McNair. Pictured first below: The family of late Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw. Second below: Dwain Bradshaw, Sr. Third below: Current ECFR Chief Jason Catrambone. Fourth below: Commissioner Jeff Bergosh. Pictured bottom: Friday’s ceremony. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Search Continues For State Work Release Inmate That Escaped In Escambia County
May 7, 2022
The search is continuing for a state work release inmate that escaped in Escambia County.
Inmate Anthony Ray Barnes was last seen Wednesday when he was assigned to L30 Traffic Services to hold traffic signs.
He checked in with a Florida Department of Corrections correctional officer at 2:04 p.m. Then at 6:37 p.m. it was discovered Barnes had removed his ankle monitor and left the state’s work-release program. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was asked to assist in the search for Barnes at 9 p.m.
Barnes’ last known location was the intersection of Mobile Highway and Boulder Street.
He is a white male, six-feet one-inch tall, 215 pounds, with balding brown hair, blue eyes, with multiple facial tattoos.
Barnes has an extensive arrest record with multiple felony charges including battery, drug violations, and burglary. He is currently serving time for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and fleeing and eluding from Santa Rosa County.
It was believed Barnes may have in Santa Rosa County with 25-year-old Dalton Dakota Ballard, who was wanted for fleeing and eluding by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. But Ballard is now in jail.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620, the FDOC at (850) 922-6867 or their local law enforcement agency.
From Diapers And Gas To Appliances And Much More: DeSantis Signs 10 Sales Tax Holidays
May 7, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 10 different sale tax holidays into law on a variety of common items, including fuel, diapers, disaster supplies and tools.
The 10 tax holidays are:
- A one-month Fuel Tax Holiday from October 1, through October 31, 2022, saving Floridians $200 million by lowering the price of gas by 25.3 cents per gallon.
- A 3-month sales tax holiday for children’s books from May 14 through August 14, 2022, providing $3.3 million in tax relief.
- A one-year sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for baby and toddler clothes and shoes, providing $81.5 million in tax relief.
- A one-year sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for children’s diapers, providing $38.9 million in tax relief.
- A 14-day Back-to-School sales tax holiday from July 25 through August 7, 2022, for clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies, providing $100 million in tax relief.
- A 14-day Disaster Preparedness sales tax holiday from May 28 through June 10, 2022, for supplies such as flashlights, radios, tarps, batteries, and fire extinguishers, providing $25.6 million in tax relief.
- A 7-day Tool-Time sales tax holiday from September 3 through September 9, 2022, for tools and other home improvement items, providing $12.4 million in tax relief.
- A two-year sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, for impact resistant windows, doors, and garage doors, providing $442.8 million in tax relief.
- A 7-day Freedom Week from July 1 to July 7, 2022, providing a sales tax exemption for specified admissions and items related to recreational activities, providing $70.6 million in tax relief.
- A one-year Energy Star Appliances sales tax holiday from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, for washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters, and refrigerators, providing $78.5 million in tax relief.
Sunny, Middle 80s For The Weekend
May 7, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Escambia Man Claims Nearly $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
May 7, 2022
Escambia County resident Ralph Cole has claimed a nearly $1 million lottery prize.
He claimed his winnings from the $1000 A Week scratch-off game at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $930,000.
When asked if he had any plans for his big win, Cole said, “I’m going to get a Harley!” His granddaughter, who accompanied him to Tallahassee, was hesitant at this idea but beamed at his next dream, “Actually, I’m going to fix up my wife’s old Mustang. It’s beautiful, bright yellow, and she loved it.”
Cole purchased his winning ticket from Circle K at 3430 Barrancas Avenue. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
The $2 game offers eight top prizes of $1,000 a week for life.
Tate High Football’s Bruce Foster Commits To Millsaps College
May 7, 2022
Tate High School’s Bruce Foster who has committed to play football at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
