Man Accused Of Hitting Woman, Dousing Her With Fabuloso Cleaner
July 16, 2022
A Century man is accused of hitting a woman in the face and then dousing her with a bottle of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner at a Cantonment home.
Darryl Thomas Frazier, 34, was charged with felony battery with a prior conviction.
The victim has lived with Frazier for eight years, and they have two children in common. She told deputies that he was yelling and throwing things before he hit her in the face and doused her face with the cleaner, according to an arrest report. She said the cleaner went into her eye and mouth, making it hard to see and breathe, the report states. The incident was witnessed by their children, both of which are under age 10.
Deputies located Frazier at a nearby park, and he denied the allegations against him.
Deputies noted in their report that the victim did smell like some type of perfume, but they were unable to determine if it was the same scent as the Fabuloso.
Frazier remained in the Escambia County Jail Saturday morning with bond set at $5,000.
Escambia County Launching Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program On July 20
July 16, 2022
Escambia County will launch the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Wednesday, July 20.
The program is designed to provide assistance for homeowners struggling to pay mortgages or utilities due to COVID-19. Funded under the Community Development Block Grant Corona Virus Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program, eligible households may receive assistance of up to but not exceeding three months’ costs, or $8,000.
Applications will be available by clicking here beginning July 20.
Emergency mortgage assistance may be provided to eligible Escambia County residents and families under the following conditions:
- The property must not be listed for sale
- The household must have been financially impacted by COVID-19
- The homeowner must have homestead exemption
- The property must be located in Escambia County outside of the City of Pensacola limits
- The household must not have received additional mortgage assistance
Payments will be made directly to the lending institutions and utility companies. In order to apply for the program, residents must provide documentation to determine eligibility, including qualifying COVID-19 impact or financial hardship; proof of identification for applicant/co-applicant and all household members over 18; and current proof of income for all household members. Households will be able to apply for mortgage assistance beginning Wednesday, July 20.
Click here for additional program requirements.
Citizens may use the computers at the following public libraries to complete their application:
- Century Branch Library – 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century
- Molino Branch Library – 6450-A Hwy. 95A, Molino
- Tryon Branch Library – 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola
- Genealogy Branch Library – 5740 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola
- Pensacola Library – 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
- Southwest Branch Library – 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
- Westside Branch Library – 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola
Once the portal opens July 20, a call center will be available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (850) 595-0022. For more information, email at EMAP@MyEscambia.com.
I-10 Westbound In Pensacola Closed By Wrecks Involving Around 20 Vehicles (With Photo Gallery)
July 16, 2022
I-10 westbound in Pensacola was closed Friday afternoon by multiple wrecks involving an estimated 20 or more vehicles.
Preliminary information indicated there were only two injuries, both of which were not life threatening.
I-10 westbound was backed up to past Davis Highway, and the interstate was later closed at I-110. Numerous motorists spent several hours stuck on I-10 before it reopened.
For more photos, click or tap here.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further information.
Photos: Traffic cameras and ground-level photos show the aftermath of multiple crashes on I-10 Friday afternoon. Photos: FDOT and Donnie Dixon for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jubilee Church Back To School Giveaway Event Next Saturday
July 16, 2022
Jubilee Church will hold a back to school giveaway on Saturday, July 23 at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last.
Jubilee Church and community partners will distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies, hygiene products and snacks. Local barbers and hairstylists will provide free haircuts for children, and a generous box of food and produce will be provided to participating families.
In addition, community partners are set to provide helpful information about youth disaster preparedness, health screenings, vaccinations and more. There will be free entertainment and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 will perform demonstrations. There will also be food trucks on site.
The ECSO K-9 unit will be performing demonstrations, and there will be plenty of entertainment. Food trucks will also be on site.
To serve as a volunteer, click here to register or visit Jubileepensacola.com.
Chance Of Rain For The Weekend, But Fewer Storms Likely
July 16, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Here Are The Road Work Construction Spots To Watch Next Week
July 16, 2022
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:
- State Road (S.R.) 292 (Sorrento Road /Perdido Key Drive) Resurfacing from Theo Baars Bridge to South of Bauer Road – Canal Drive at Perdido Key Drive is closed through Friday, July 22 as crews reconstruct Canal Drive. Motorists may utilize Innerarity Point Road and Monterrey Drive as a detour route. Signs are in place to alert drivers of the temporary road closure and detour.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, July 17 through Saturday, July 23 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, July 19, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime single lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street, as crews adjust manholes and pedestrian fencing.
- North Ninth Avenue (S.R. 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement – All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the southbound side of the bridge as crews construct the northbound portion. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – Pedestrians will encounter alternating sidewalk closures on Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and North Palafox Street (U.S. 29), as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access sidewalks on the opposite side of Pace Boulevard during this time.
- Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of Interstate 10 (I-10) – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for sidewalk and curb improvements.
- I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:
- Alternating lane closures on the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound as crews perform asphalt work.
- Alternating lane closures on the I-110 northbound ramp to Davis Highway and the I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound as crews place high friction surface treatment on the ramps.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, July 18 for placement of watermain.
- I-10 Routine Maintenance Near I-110 – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures west of exit 12 Monday, July 18 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for guardrail repairs.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, Sunday, July 17 through Saturday, July 23 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, July 19, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road, Sunday, July 17 through Friday, July 22 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- Settlers Colony Boulevard remains open. The closure has been postponed until further notice due to material delays.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures Monday, July 18 through Thursday, July 21 for construction activities.
- I-10 Between Exit 31 (SR 87) and 45 (Holt) Maintenance Activities– Motorists can expect intermittent eastbound lane closures between S.R. 87 (Exit 31) and Holt (Exit 45) Tuesday, July 19 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. as crews take soil samples.
- S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance from North of Montalban Street to Segura Street – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures Friday, July 15 through Tuesday, July 19, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to perform routine maintenance.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Lookouts Beat The Wahoos 9-3
July 16, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos could not overcome a five-run first inning on Friday night, falling 9-3 to the Chattanooga Lookouts as their four-game winning streak came to a close.
Bubba Hollins provided the lone offensive highlight after a 53-minute pregame rain delay, his first home run of the season in the bottom of the seventh inning.
The Lookouts ambushed Pensacola starter Zach King (L, 0-2) in the first, scoring five runs on six singles to take an early 5-0 lead. They did the same in the fifth inning, as an Allan Cerda two-run homer anchored a four-run effort to put Chattanooga ahead 9-1.
Carson Spiers (W, 1-3) pitched well for the Lookouts, working 6.2 solid innings to earn his first Double-A win in 16 starts. The righty departed after allowing the Hollins homer in the seventh, but was given ample run support to pitch with ease all evening.
Pensacola’s bullpen was able to keep the Lookouts in single digits, as Eli Villalobos, Sean Reynolds and Jefry Yan combined for 4.2 scoreless innings of relief.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Saturday.
Century Woman Charged With Battery Of Her Ex-Boyfriend And His New Girlfriend
July 15, 2022
A Century woman is facing charges after allegedly striking her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend before damaging his windshield.
Alliyiah Quarille Henderson, 26, was charged with two counts of battery domestic violence and criminal mischief.
It happened on Hecker Road in Century.
The victim, who is three months pregnant, told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that she was attacked while in the bed sleeping. She stated that she was struck several times by Henderson in the face and stomach.
Henderson also attacked her ex-boyfriend, who is the father of her child, after he separated her from the female victim, an arrest report states. After hearing a noise outside, he discovered the windshield of his 2003 Nissan Altima had suffered $300 in damage. Deputies reported finding a broken vase on the busted windshield.
The victims suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention.
Henderson remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning with bond set at $6,000.
Alabama Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Underway (But You’ll Still Pay Tax In Some Locations)
July 15, 2022
Alabama’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is underway until midnight Sunday. But you may not see the full savings, depend on where in Alabama you do your shopping.
The state’s 4-percent sales tax will be waived on certain school supplies selling for $50 or less, computers and software up to $750, clothing selling for $100 or less, and books up to $30.
But in some cities, however, you’ll still get charged local taxes.
Escambia County, Alabama, isn’t taking part, so in that county you will still be charged the 2-percent county tax. Brewton and Flomaton shoppers will also pay city sales tax, while Atmore is waiving their local tax.
In Baldwin County, all eligible sales will be completely tax-free, except in the small town of Silverhill. In Mobile County, the full exemption applies everywhere, except there will be city tax in Saraland.
For the complete, detailed list of eligible items, click or tap here.
Florida’s two-week Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is July 25-August 7.
Source: Alabama Department of Revenue.
FavorHouse Names New Executive Director
July 15, 2022
Tracie Hodson has been named the new executive director of FavorHouse of Northwest Florida.
Hodson will manage all day-to-day operations for the only certified domestic violence center in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.. She will also lead the organization’s fundraising, marketing, and community engagement initiatives.
Hodson joins FavorHouse with over 22 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. She has a rich history of serving children, families, and survivors of intimate partner abuse including 10 years as the executive director for a domestic violence service provider in Indiana.
“I am both humbled and excited for the opportunity to serve as FavorHouse’s executive director,” said Hodson. “Being a voice for those who have lost their voice due to abuse is a calling! I look forward to working with the board, staff and community Stakeholders to build upon FavorHouse’s foundation of excellence as we strengthen and grow the organization for the benefit of the people we serve and the community as a whole. Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone. We want to make sure they know FavorHouse stands ready to support survivors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.”