Convicted Felon Facing Charges After Shooting Himself In The Foot In Bratt, Tossing Gun, ECSO Says
April 9, 2024
A convicted felon is facing charges after shooting himself in the foot at a home in Bratt and then tossing the gun, according to authorities.
Austin Lane Mosley, 28, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and destruction of evidence.
On January 16, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting victim at a home in the 6000 block of Morton Road. That’s where they found Mosley in the living room with a gunshot wound to his right foot.
He first told deputies that he had been shot by someone before running to his mother’s residence where he told her to call 911. He would not describe the firearm or how and where the incident occurred, according to an arrest report. He later told deputies that the shooting happened at Travis Nelson Park on Highway 4 before saying it occurred at Still Bridge before changing his story to state it happened in the backyard, the report states.
His mother told deputies Morris was on the phone arguing with a woman in the backyard and told her that he would kill himself before she heard a gunshot, the report states.
Mosley was transported to Baptist Hospital for treatment.
Deputies searched Travis Nelson Park and the area of Still Bridge but were unable to locate a firearm.
The ECSO said Mosley eventually admitted to shooting himself in the foot before throwing away the firearm to prevent it from being collected as evidence.
Mosley was also charged with aggravated battery when the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant for allegedly slapping his girlfriend across the face in February at a residence on Hecker Road in Century.
Mosley remained in the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning with bond set at $22,500.
Photos: Bratt Elementary Students View Solar Eclipse
April 9, 2024
Students at Bratt Elementary School had a chance to watch the eclipse Monday peering through clouds for a glimpse.
Escambia County Public Schools canceled all outdoor activities that were not approved by school principals. Students were instructed on safety protocols before viewing in organized activities such as the viewing at Bratt.
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Northview Chiefs Eclipse The Pine Forest Eagles (With Photo Gallery)
April 9, 2024
The Northview Chiefs eclipsed the Pine Forest Eagles 6-3 Monday night in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Eagles were first on the board to take the lead in the first.
The Chiefs pulled ahead to a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the second on a Colby Pugh triple and scores on Jackson Bridge’s contact on a fielder’s choice, a ground out by Brady Smith and a sacrifice fly from Robbie Bodiford.
Grayden Sheffield opened on the mound for Northview, giving up no hits and two runs over four innings while striking out eight and walking four. Jackson Bridges surrendered four hits and four runs in four innings of relief, striking out three and walking one.
Jase Portwood and Wyatt Scruggs had two hits each for the Chiefs.
Up next, Northview will travel over to T.R. Miller on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
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Ice Flyers To Host Round One SPHL Playoff Game Wednesday
April 9, 2024
The Pensacola Ice Flyers will host round one game one of the SPHL Playoffs.
The game, which is slated against the Peoria Rivermen, will take place on Wednesday, at 7:05 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.
In what promises to be an electrifying matchup, the Ice Flyers are calling on fans to create a sea of white in the stands for a “white out” game.
Tickets are available for purchase online on Ticketmaster or in-person at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office.
FHP: Woman Fired Rifle At Vehicles During I-10 Eclipse Shooting Spree
April 8, 2024
Monday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of an active shooter on I-10 in Holmes County. The suspect was reportedly a female who had recently checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.
The suspect, driving a purple Dodge Challenger with Georgia plates, entered Interstate 10 (I-10) at the 112-mile marker and traveled westbound.
Within five miles of entering the interstate, the suspect fired multiple shots into another vehicle traveling along the interstate, striking the passing car multiple times. FHP said.
The driver was struck by glass fragments from the window and grazed on the arm by a bullet; however, he was able to steer his vehicle onto the shoulder of the road, away from the suspect.
Continuing westbound on I-10, the suspect shot at another vehicle near the 107- mile marker, hitting the driver in the neck. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and was receiving treatment.
Responding Troopers located the suspect near the 96- mile marker and conducted a felony traffic stop. After the suspect was taken into custody, troopers recovered an AR-15 and a 9mm handgun within the purple Challenger.
The suspect, identified as Taylon Nichelle Celestine, 22, of Georgia, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Holmes County Jail where she was booked for attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and improper discharge of firearm
Te Florida Highway Patrol Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence (BCII) is conducting the investigation, which is ongoing. Further details will be released when available.
Photos: North Escambia Area Eclipse
April 8, 2024
It was all about location as Monday afternoon’s eclipse was eclipsed by clouds over much of the North Escambia area.
For a NorthEscambai.com reader photos gallery, click here.
Residents in the southern part of the county had a better look at the celestial show, which reached its peak at 1:55 p.m. with coverage ranging from 76.6% in downtown Pensacola to 78.7% in Century to 79.6% in Atmore. The local area did not experience totality.
Mark you calendars…today was the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044 in the northwest. There will be another one in 2045 — and good new there. The North Escambia area will be in the path of totality on August 12, 2045.
NorthEscambia..com and reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Solar Eclipse: Here Are The Exact Times And Info For North Escambia
April 8, 2024
Today, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada.
In the North Escambia area, the maximum coverage will range from 76.6% in downtown Pensacola to 78.7% in Century to 79.6% in Atmore. The local area will not experience totality.
The eclipse will begin at 12:36 p.m. at reach max at 1:55 p.m in North Escambia. It will be completely over by 3:13 p.m.
Click here for the official North Escambia area weather forecast.
Today will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044.
Even though we will not experience totality, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury. When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun.
County Approves $1 Million Project To Pave Molino Dirt Road
April 8, 2024
The Escambia County Commission has approved a contract of just over $1 million to pave a Molino dirt road.
The contract was awarded to Site and Utility, LLC for $1,076,908.75 to pave the 0.39 mile length of Four Star Farm Road that runs south off Molino Road. The project will include associated drainages work as part of the county’s ongoing Dirt Road Paving Program.
The county received nine proposals and one “no bid” response with Site and Utility, LLC, determined to be the lowest cost responsive bidder and recommended for award.
The project will take approximately 330 days to complete.
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Bedhead Ted Wins: Bratt Elementary Students Vote For Their Favorite Books
April 8, 2024
Bratt Elementary school students participated in the Sunshine State Young Reader Election late last week.
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender and his team worked with librarian Shonna Gilmore on the election.
For a photo gallery, click here.
There were 122 students in third to fifth grade that voted on real election equipment.
Bedhead Ted was the first place book, followed by a second place tie between The Area 51 Files and The Curse on Spectacle Key.
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Avoid The Slowdowns: This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots
April 8, 2024
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Interstate 10 (I-10) at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) - Drivers will encounter shoulder closures on I-10 westbound near Exit 10 as crews perform clearing and grubbing work. In addition, the speed limit on I-10 has been reduced to 50 mph and will remain lowered through 2030.
- I-10 at the Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts Sunday, April 7 through Friday, April 12 as crews perform construction activities:
- Alternating lane closures on Nine Mile Road from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- Alternating lane closures on I-10 westbound from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Traffic on Nine Mile Road will be shifted to the inside and will be in place until summer 2024.
- Traffic on I-10 is shifted to the outside and will be in place until spring 2025.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) is shifted to one outside travel lane in each direction between Rudolph Street and Green Street. The shift will be in place through the spring as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage is in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed through fall 2024 as crews replace the Canoe Creek bridge. Traffic is directed through a 5.6 mile detour using Bratt Road to Pine Barren Road, then back to C.R. 4.
- North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) Resurfacing from Cervantes Street to Brent Lane (State Road (S.R.) 296) – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- The left turn lane from Pace Boulevard to Massachusetts Avenue is permanently closed. Signs are in place to direct drivers traveling on Palafox Street to Pace Boulevard.
- The left turn lane from Palafox Street northbound to Pace Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue is permanently closed. Signs are in place to direct drivers traveling northbound on U.S. 29 destined for Massachusetts Avenue or Pace Boulevard.
- Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) from north of I-10 to Davis Highway – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, April 7 through Thursday, April 11 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews mill and pave the roadway. Flaggers will be present to safely guide drivers through the work zone.
- Lillian Highway (S.R. 298) Resurfacing from north of U.S. 98 to east of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) - Drivers will encounter daytime and nighttime lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 as crews perform earthwork, signalization, signing and striping work. Traffic flaggers will be on site to safely direct drivers through the construction work zone.
Santa Rosa County:
- I-10 westbound at Blackwater River Resurfacing Project – Beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7 drivers will encounter an I-10 westbound inside lane closure, from the Ward Basin Road on-ramp (Exit 28) to the east end of the Blackwater River Bridge. The I-10 westbound inside lane will reopen to traffic by 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 9. The I-10 westbound outside lane will remain open. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent I-10 westbound inside lane closures, from the Ward Basin Road on-ramp (Exit 28) to the east end of the Blackwater River Bridge Tuesday, April 9 through Thursday, April 11 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. These lane closures are required for bridge end slab replacement.
- 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 Lake Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Sunday, April 7, through Friday, April 12, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- S.R. 89 Resurfacing from north of S.R. 87 to C.R. 178 – Drivers will encounter intermittent daytime lane closures, between S.R .87 and Hwy. 178, Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 as crews perform paving and earthwork operations.
- S.R. 87 Resurfacing from Hickory Hammock Road (C.R. 184) to Technology Avenue – Drivers may experience intermittent single-lane closures on S.R. 87, between Hickory Hammock Road and Technology Avenue, Monday, April 8 through Thursday, April 11, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for construction activities.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather