Volunteer Wanted For West Florida Public Library Board of Governance
December 23, 2023
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance.
The duties of the board include establishing policy and overseeing the management of Escambia County library services and making recommendations to the BCC regarding the annual budget according to the purposes and authority set forth in resolutions, interlocal agreements and other agreements, as well as state and federal laws. These duties also include establishing an annual plan of service and the long-range strategic planning of library services.
West Florida Public Libraries provides service to all of Escambia County, with the board typically meeting on the fourth Monday of the month from 4-6:30 p.m.
Residents interested in serving on the board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. . Resumes should be submitted to Todd J. Humble, Director, West Florida Public Libraries, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL, 32502 or by email to tjhumble@mywfpl.com.
Resumes submitted to a BCC agenda for consideration will become part of the official minutes and are subject to public records requests.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Santa To Travel On Fire Truck Through Century, Byrneville Saturday Morning
December 23, 2023
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a last minute trip through Century and Byrneville on Saturday morning, December 23, with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
For a detailed map of the route, click or tap here.
The trip begins at 9 a.m. on December 23. Along the way, Santa will make stops at the Byrneville Community Center and the vacant lot by Napa Auto Parts on North Century Boulevard.
Pictured: Santa and Mrs. Claus travel through Century on a fire truck in 2022. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
December 22, 2023
James Dale White, 71, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was
born July 11, 1952, in Brewton, Alabama to James Ray and Christine Gaston White. Dale worked
many years for Southern Bell as a technician/lineman. He also was the Maintenance Director for many
years at First Pentecostal Church. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and was a
longtime member of the Pine Barren Hunting Club.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, his son, James McWaters, and his grandson, James Paul
Roemer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Karen White; his daughter, Charla Roemer; son, Bryan
McWaters; niece, Tia (Chris) Bush; his brothers, Michael (Cindy) White, Keith (Trish) White;
grandchildren, Mikayla (Brandon) Daughtry, Clint Hinrichs, Trey Roemer, Savannah, Riley, Carson
and Madilyn Daughtry; his nephew, Justin (Sara) White; niece, Suzanne (Chris) Jordan; and several
great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his favorite “Son” Eric (Cassandra) Clayton and their
children Dakotah, Hunter and Paisley.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, December 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at First Pentecostal
Church of Pensacola, Florida.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 12:00 noon. Pastor Brian Kinsey will be officiating.
Curtis E. Crook
December 22, 2023
Curtis E. Crook, age 66, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 16, 2023 in Mobile, AL.
He was born on March 29, 1957 in Atmore, AL to Willard L. and Doris Johnson Crook.
He was a founding member and Elder of River of Life Church in Atmore, AL which he
cherished. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Embassy Guard. He
retired from the Alabama Department of Corrections after serving as a prison guard at
Fountain and Holman Correctional Facilities. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sharon Womack Crook; his daughter, Stephanie
(Doug) Baggett of Haughton, LA; his sons, Jeremy (Gloria) Crook of Bay Minette, AL,
John (Letty) Crook of CA and Don Spence of Walnut Hill, FL; his brother, Eric (Renee)
McNeil of Pine Grove, AL; his sisters, Kim Brown of Atmore, AL and Tracey Caraway of
Atmore, AL; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor
Richard Daniels officiating at River of Life Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Benevolence Fund in Memory of Curtis
Crook at River of Life Church, 4743 Highway 21 North, Atmore, AL 36502.
FPL Bills Expected To Dip In January
December 22, 2023
Florida Power and Light customers could get some relief in 2024 due to declining fuel costs.
High gas prices in 2022 played a key role in driving up bills in 2023.
However, gas prices have subsided, resulting in utilities not having to collect as much from customers in 2024 to cover the tab.
FPL customers in Northwest Florida who use a benchmark of 1,000 kilowatt hours will pay $149.70 in January, down from the current $154.91. Their bill will decrease to $143.06 in April after a storm-related charge ends.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 22, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary has named Students of the Month for December. They are second graders Chase Dunlap and Stetson “Opie” Austin-Babb. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Highway 97 Crash
December 22, 2023
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill.
The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. near Howell Road. Both vehicle came to rest near the woodline on the shoulder of the road.
The person’s injuries were not considered life-threatening.
The Florida HIghway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.
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AAA Activates ‘Tow to Go’ for Year-End Holidays
December 22, 2023
Friday night, AAA will activate its Tow to Go program in Florida and other select states.
If you’re faced with the decision of driving impaired, put down those keys and pick up the phone to call Tow to Go,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We’ll dispatch a truck to take you and your vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.”
It’s important to note, AAA service technicians expect to rescue more than 937,000 drivers with car trouble during the upcoming holidays. So treat Tow to Go as a last resort. Plan ahead and identify a designated driver or ride sharing service before you party.
Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. Friday, December 22nd to 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 2nd.
- Available in FL, GA, IA, MI, ND, NE, TN, WI, CO (Denver), NC (Charlotte), IN (Fort Wayne/South Bend).
This is the 25th year The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program. When called upon, The Auto Club Group dispatches a tow truck to transport the impaired person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius for free. Since its inception, Tow to Go has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road.
ABOUT TOW TO GO
- Free and available to AAA members and non-members.
- Confidential local ride for one person and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
- Appointments cannot be scheduled in advance to use Tow to Go. It is designed as a safety net for those that did not plan ahead. Always choose a designated driver before celebrating.
- In some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home.
- Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions.
PHONE NUMBER
(855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246
Must Be Santa: Bratt Elementary Students Present Christmas Musical
December 22, 2023
Bratt Elementary School students presented their Christmas Musical — Must Be Santa – this week.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
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‘Shop With A Cop’ Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
December 22, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop provided Christmas for over 50 children.
ECSO partnered with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation and Walmart to bring holiday cheer.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
ECSO deputies shopped for these kids based on a special list they each submitted. The kids then visited the ECSO special winter wonderland party, where they received all of their gifts.
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