Malnourished Horses, Pony Removed From Century Property During Investigation
February 7, 2023
An animal cruelty case near Century is under investigation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint Saturday in the 7600 block of Killam Road, between Highway 4 and Highway 4A.
According to the ECSO, the investigation involves animals including horses, a small pony and a goat.
“The owners moved away sometime last year,” said ECSO spokesperson Morgan Lewis. “They would then sometimes stop by and feed them.”
Lewis said the horses and pony both appeared to be malnourished.
According to ECSO, charges in the case are pending the outcome of the investigation.
Two horses and the pony were removed from the property, according to Panhandle Equine Rescue (PER) President Diane Lowery. One of the horses, she said, did not survive the night.
The only horse rescue in Escambia County, the non-profit Panhandle Equine Rescue was founded by a small group of concerned citizens with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and provide adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned equines. PER is authorized by the court system to investigate equine cruelty cases in Escambia County.
For more information on Panhandle Equine Rescue and how to donate to the organization visit www.panhandleequinerescue.org. The group is specifically seeking donations to help with the care of the surviving horse and pony.
Pictured top: A malnourished pony is fed after being removed from a property near Century. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Clouds, Slight Chance Of Rain
February 7, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Winning $36K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold On Nine Mile Road
February 7, 2023
Someone is over $36,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket on Nine Mile Road.
The quick pick ticket sold at the SP Foot Mart On West Nine Mile Road at Bridlewood Road was one of five winning tickets sold in Monday night’s drawing and is worth $36,427.41. The other winning tickets were sold in Orlando, Hollywood, Miami and Vero Beach.
The 373 tickets matching four numbers won $78.50 each. Another 10,700 tickets matching three numbers are worth $7.50 each, and 89,577 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
Monday’s winning numbers were 3-7-9-21-26.
Leaking Propane Tanker Truck Shuts Down I-10 Weigh Station
February 7, 2023
A leaking propane tanker truck shut down the weigh station on I-10 eastbound near Beulah Monday afternoon.
Escambia County Fire Rescue, including a hazmat team, responded and was able to close a leaking valve on the tanker without incident.
There were no injuries reported.
Pictured top: A traffic camera shows two ECFR Hazmat team members approaching the truck. Pictured below: Escambia County Fire Rescue at the scene. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Seriously Injured In Molino Wreck Involving Two Vehicles, Tree
February 7, 2023
One person was seriously injured in a two vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Molino.
The driver of a vehicle reportedly struck the rear of a SUV before the SUV crashed into a large tree on Highway 95A near Chipper Road.
The Florida Highway is investigating and has not released their determination on the cause of the 2:30 p.m. crash.
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Multiple Boats Destroyed By Fire
February 7, 2023
Multiple boats were lost in a marina fire Monday morning in Escambia County.
Escambia County Fire Rescue responded about 1 a.m. to the Swamp House Marina on Highway 90 near the Escambia River. They arrived to find three boats engulfed in flames, threatening additional boats in the marina. All three were were destroyed, but firefighter prevented other boatss from burning.
A fourth boat broke loose during the fire and sank after getting stuck in a canal.
ECFR brough the fire under control by 3:43 a.m. The Florida Bureau of Fire and Arson is investigating.
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Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson Commits To Hinds College
February 7, 2023
Northview High School’s Jamarkus Jefferson signed Monday to play football at Hinds Community College in Mississippi.
Jefferson finished last season leading the state across all classifications with 47 total touchdowns — 43 rushing and four receiving. He was 11th in total touchdowns across the entire nation. Jefferson was first in Class 1R with rushing touchdowns, and fourth in all classifications in total yards rushing. With 2,377 yards on the ground, he was ranked third in Florida 1R.
“What a huge asset for our football program and what a great young man he’s been at Northview High School,” head football coach Wes Summerford said.
“I want to thank God for this opportunity, thank my parents for pushing me for this long journey,” Jefferson said as he went on to thank his coaches and fellow players.
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Tate’s Carmelo Campbell Signs With Waldorf University
February 7, 2023
Monday, Tate High School senior Carmelo Campbell signed to play football with Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. Photos by Maecy Mysak/Tate High School Yearbook for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Firefighter Injured In Nine Mile Road Apartment Fire
February 7, 2023
A firefighter was injured during an East Nine Mile Road apartment fire and transported to an area hospital.
The fire was reported about 4:45 p.m. at the Jasmine Creek Apartments across from Target.
Escambia County did release information detailing the nature of the firefighter’s injuries or current condition.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Photo by WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Evelyn Marie Dunkley Henry
February 7, 2023
Evelyn Marie Dunkley Henry, 85, of Cantonment, FL quietly passed away Thursday night February 2, 2023. She was born in Mobile, AL May 9, 1937 to George and Thelma Dunkley.
Evelyn grew up on a farm outside Linden, AL. She was either working on the 210 acre farm, picking cotton, going to school or helping raise her 5 brothers and sisters. She would often walk to and from school and work in the family store afterwards to help her parents.
She graduated from Marengo County High School in Thomaston, AL in 1955. She went to Fairhope, AL with the intent of going to dental hygiene school. Instead, she met at church the love of her life, George Douglas Henry. They married December 24, 1956 and were happily married 40 years until his death in 1997.
Her work ethic continued in her life as a mother. She raised four kids and helped to raise multiple foster kids. Baseball team mother, band mom, colorguard mom, camp cook, cheerleader, head switch picker, or emergency nurse. No task was too much for her. She loved being a stay-at-home mom and was truly a great one.
Once her kids were older, she started working outside her home. First, she and her oldest son got their driver’s license the same day. She worked at several retail stores and she also worked at West Florida Hospital with her son in respiratory therapy. Once her husband retired, they started a business together working side by side until his death. She passed this work ethic to all four of her kids. Her children became successful entrepreneurs, special forces soldiers, Russian foreign exchange students and world travelers.
Her family pride grew as she started seeing her grandkids come into the world. She was blessed to have 12 grandkids. Her grandkids included multiple Eagle Scouts, college baseball and football players, ministry workers, teachers, medical professionals, nurses, home builders, musicians and successful company leaders. She also has at last count 20 great-grandkids but still counting.
She started her life as a shy simple Christian farm worker. Before she finished her life on this earth, she had caught her granddaughter’s wedding bouquet, traveled across the US and Alaska several times, visited several foreign countries and built a snowman in Moscow’s Red Square. There is much more to this amazing woman but she was at her core a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, George Douglas Henry, and her brother, Jimmy Dunkley.
She is survived by her four children, Edwin (Susan) Henry, Douglas (Towana) Henry, Barbara Henry and Thomas Henry; twelve grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Francis Dunkley Crouch, Mary Jane Dunkley Goode and her brothers, Louis Dunkley and Cecil Dunkley.
Her grandchildren will be serving as pallbearers: Cody Henry, Jake Henry, Stephen Henry, Nikita Babkin, Sasha Babkin and Britt Pietrusewski.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral service will be Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10:00am at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.