No Injuries In Three Pickup Crash At Highway 95A And Neal Road
August 20, 2022
There were no injuries reported in a three-pickup crash late Saturday morning at Neal Road and Highway 95A.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional information.
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Chance Of Those Daily Showers And Storms Continues Through The Weekend
August 20, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Today Is The Last Day To Vote Early In Escambia County
August 20, 2022
Saturday is the final day for to vote early in the 2022 Primary Election in Escambia County.
There are 10 locations open Saturday in Escambia County:
- Billy G. Ward Courthouse, 7500 N. Century Boulevard, Century (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Molino Community Center, 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, University Parkway (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Genealogy Branch Library, 5740 B, 9th Avenue (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Main Library, 239 Spring Street (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Supervisor of Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Voters may choose any one of the 10 locations, each of which is also equipped with a ballot marking device.
On Election Day, Tuesday, August 23, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be received in the Elections Office no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day and may not be returned to a polling location on Election Day. Voters may drop-off a vote-by-mail ballot during early voting hours at any of the ten area locations.
Alabama Man Charged With Murder After Woman’s Body Discovered
August 20, 2022
An Alabama man is charged with murder after a missing person report led to the discovery of a woman’s body.
William Joseph Everett, age 50 of East Brewton, is charged with murder for the death of 51-year old Elisha Michelle Jordan.
Escambia County (AL) Sheriff Heath Jackson said his department responded to the 300 block of Travis Road in connection with the report of a possible missing person.
“Deputies found a large amount of blood inside, consistent with a crime scene,” Jackson told NorthEscambia.com.
Everett was taken into custody on an unrelated outstanding warrant and taken in for questioning. Deputies executed a search warrant and worked to locate the victim.
As he was being questioned, Everett confessed to the murder. He stated that he placed Jordan’s body on the back of his truck after he choked her to death. Everett went on to state that he drove her to a secluded area off of Dixon Nursery Road and dumped her body in a ravine.
That led to the discovery of Jordan’s body on a dirt road on hunting club property off Dixon Nursery Road.
The sheriff said Jordan had reportedly been living with Everett for about two weeks.
Everett remains in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center where he will be held without bond until his trial.
Escambia County IT Director Bart Siders Resigns
August 20, 2022
Escambia County’s information technology director has resigned.
Bart Siders submitted his letter of resignation, according to a social media post from Commissioner Doug Underhill.
The reason for his resignation and the effective date were not available Friday evening.
Siders joined Escambia County in October 2019. Before the county, he worked as Gulf Power IT technology leader with NextEra Energy.
County To Rebuild Traffic Light At Olive And Davis On Sunday
August 20, 2022
If you drive through the intersection of Olive Road and Davis Highway often, you know the light is frequently in flash mode during or after bad weather.
This Sunday, the signal will be completely rebuilt between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting, to solve the problem, according to Escambia County.
Law enforcement will be on-site directing traffic through the intersection during work times as needed.
Escambia County 4-H Shines At 4-H University
August 20, 2022
submitted by Brian Estevez, UF/IFAS Escambia County 4-H Agent
Head, Heart, Hands and Health.
hese are the four “H’s” that comprise 4-H. This summer there were many 4-H activities promoting and utilizing all of the four “H’s” together and individually.
One of these activities was 4-H University, which is a four-day convention for senior 4-H members (ages 14-18) hosted on the campus of the University of Florida. Over 250 youth attended this event and had the opportunity to utilize the different facilities such as dorms, Gator Dining and the Reitz Union. This year Escambia County had 10 youth attend: Alan Bray-Crews, Ava Chauvette, Aubree Dillon, Kailee Dunlap, Payton Fuqua, Madelyn Goss, Raimi Joseph, Gracie Meredith, Tucker Padgett, and Cat Proud.
Escambia County 4-H members kicked off 4-H University with state competitive events, along with a spirit rally and guest speaker. Tuesday was a day of scholarship interviews, community service, and workshops. That evening, 4-H members attended the annual Share-the-Fun talent show, where Madelyn Goss represented 4-H District 1 and played the piano.
Wednesday was a day full of workshops. That evening, 4-H members, participants and guests attended the formal 4-H University banquet where scholarships were awarded to seniors, 4-H trips were distributed, and the 2022-2023 Florida 4-H State Council Officers were inducted. Escambia County 4-H’s Alan Bray-Crews, Kailee Dunlap, Madelyn Goss, and Cat Proud all earned a trip to attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta later this year. Cat Proud also won the Greenawalt scholarship worth $400. Jessica Conti, an Escambia County 4-H alum, received the Barber scholarship worth $1,000.
Thursday morning was the competitive events award ceremony and Escambia County 4-H members received awards for their state competitions. Results of the different state contests were:
- Cat Proud, team member on first place avian bowl team
- Syrah Chauvette, first place, graphic design, junior, other category
- Laney Clarke, first place, graphic design, senior, flyer category
- Zaiyn Chauvette, first place, photography, junior, still life category
- Brayden Clarke, first place, photography, senior, still life category, Best of Show
- Madelyn Goss, red ribbon, public speaking
- Alan Bray-Crews, red ribbon, nature and the outdoors demonstration
- Cat Proud, red ribbon, second place, communication and media arts demonstration
- Gracie Meredith, white ribbon, second place, food prep demonstration
Escambia County 4-H is proud of the accomplishments of these 4-H members as they represented Escambia County at Florida 4-H University.
Andrea Etheridge
August 20, 2022
Mrs. Andrea Etheridge, age 56, passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Perdido, AL. She resided most of her life in Atmore, AL; before moving to Perdido, AL. She was an account for the utilities board with many years of service.
Mrs. Etheridge loved spending time with her husband and playing with her grandchildren. She enjoyed music, singing, and playing the piano in church. She enjoyed her phone, especially to get on “Facebook” to see what was going on with friends and family. She enjoyed going dog hunting and “Alabama Football.”
She is preceded in death by her mother, Opal Wiggins Greenwood, one son, Matthew Baisden, one brother, Donnie Gates, and one sister, Debbie Gates.
She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Billy Etheridge, of Perdido, AL; one son, William “Sebren” (Shea) Etheridge, of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Britton Baisden, of Century, FL; Opal Suzanne Etheridge, of Poarch, AL; one brother, Keith (Grettel) Wiggins, of South FL; one sister, Elesha Pecevich, of Canoe, AL; three grandchildren, Britton Grace Respress, Jovi Saige Etheridge, Joseph Alton Sheffield, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be CJ Hadley, Timmy Jo Hadley, Jarod English, William Godwin, Butch Lee, Jordan Tolbert.
Blue Wahoos, Braves Rained Out Again In Mississippi
August 20, 2022
For the second time in four days, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Mississippi Braves were postponed due to rain at Trustmark Park on Friday night. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.
FDLE Releases More Details About Gun Shop Manager Facing 129 Felony Charges
August 19, 2022
The former business manager of a local gun shop is now facing 129 felony charges.
John David Floyd, 57, is charged with 41 counts of grand theft, 81 counts of petit theft third or subsequent conviction, two counts of insufficient fund checks, one count of racketeering, two counts of fraud money laundering of $20,000 to $100,000, one count of fraud swindling property over $50,000 and one count of exploitation of the elderly of $50,000 or more. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning without bond.
The investigation began in December 2021 when FDLE received allegations that customers of Don’s Gun Shop in Pensacola had been defrauded through dishonest or deceptive means. In March 2022, agents conducted a search warrant on the store, seizing records and interviewing employees.
Agents discovered that Floyd, the manager of the store, would take payment from customers for firearms orders but never deliver the product nor grant refunds. Agents say that Floyd would also take firearms to sell on consignment for customers, then pocket the money himself.
The investigation found that, between July 2019 and March 2022, Floyd defrauded more than 100 customers, many of whom were more than 65 years old, out of a total of more than $100,000.
FDLE was assisted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in this investigation.
In March, NorthEscambia.com was the only media there as local, state and federal authorities executed a search warrant at Don’s Gun Shop at 9413 North Palafox Street, just north of Nine Mile Road.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said they received “multiple citizen complaints” about the gun shop. FDLE said they were investigating the allegations jointly with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
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