Partly Sunny And Warm For The First Half Of The Week
September 30, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Molino Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse
September 30, 2024
A Molino man is facing a child abuse charge after a recent incident.
Brian Jacob Pardue, 36, was charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor simple assault.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s office responded to reported domestic disturbance at an address in Molino. That’s where witnesses told deputies that they were sitting on the back porch of the home when Pardue walked from his camper in the backyard and punched one victim in the face with a closed first and “charged” at another victim with a close fist as if he was going to hit her, according to an ECSO arrest report.+
The deputy noted in the report that the victim suffered visible injuries to the right rib, chest, stomach and under the chin.
The ages of the victims were redacted from the arrest report.
Pardue denied the allegations. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday without bond after his bond was revoked in an outstanding July 2024 drug case.
Tate Boys Win Escambia County Golf Championship, Northview Places Second
September 30, 2024
The Tate High School Boys won the Escambia County Golf Championship last week as the Northview High School boys finished second at the Osceola Municipal Golf Course.
The Class 3A Aggies posted a team score of 150. The 1A Chiefs second place score wa 165. They defeated West Florida (169), Pensacola High (176), Washington (177) and Escambia (195.)
The top five scores from Tate were:
1. – Landon Ray (JR) – 37
1. – Baylor Touchstone (JR) – 37
3. – Jacob Drysdale (FR) – 38
3. – Ben Robinson (JR) – 38
8. – Parker Hassell (JR) – 41
And from Northview:
5. – Jayden White (SO) – 39
5. – Jack Boutwell (JR) – 39
Miles Smith (SO) – 43
Kelan Jurney (SR) – 45
Pictured top: The Tate High Schools boys golf team. Pictured below: the Northview High School boy golf team. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
DeSantis Launches Operation Blue Ridge To Rescue Floridians In North Carolina And Tennessee
September 30, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is rapidly deploying recovery assistance to North Carolina and Tennessee to help with Hurricane Helene’s impacts in Operation Blue Ridge.
This multi-state agency response will include the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida State Guard, Florida National Guard, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and a Florida Law Enforcement Coordination Task Force, and a Law Enforcement Strike Team.
Additionally, today Governor Ron DeSantis is launching Operation Blue Ridge to assist Floridians seeking rescue in Western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Tennessee Valley. These individuals can fill out our assistance form at FloridaDisaster.org/OperationBlueRidge.
This mission will begin with the following assets and personnel:
Florida Division of Emergency Management
- One All-Hazards Incident Management Team
- One Communication Unit Strike Team
- One Telecommunications Emergency Response Task Force
- Ten Truck Loads of Water (which equates to 42, 550 gallons of water)
- Over 100 Starlinks
- Two Special Missions Search and Rescue Teams
- 8 search and rescue soldiers
- 1 aerial assessment pilot
- Two National Guard Response Teams
- 8 National Guard soldiers
- Equipment
- 2 CH-47 Chinooks and crew
- One Law Enforcement Coordination Taskforce
- 7 FDLE agents and analysts
- One Law Enforcement Strike Team
- 7 FDLE agents and officers
- 22-man team
- 2 Captains
- 2 Team Leaders
- 12 Officers/Investigators
- 1 LE PIO
- 1Mechanic
- Equipment
- 1 SOG trailer
- 4 High-water vehicles (buggy/high water UTV)
- 3 Airboats
- 3 Shallow Draft vessels
- 18 4×4 trucks
- Aviation
- Fixed wing aircraft
- 1 pilot
- 1 tactical flight officer
The Florida Department of Transportation has made the following resources available to support the immediate inspection and assessment of transportation infrastructure maintained by NCDOT and TDOT:
- Emergency Cut and Toss Strike Teams
- Infrastructure Damage Assessment Teams
- Bridge Inspection Team (including structures impacted by flood waters)
- Temporary Bridge Materials
- Hydraulic Modeling Professional
- Project & Contract Management Teams
- Public Information Officer & Emergency Communications Technology
Investigation Underway Late Night Atmore Shooting
September 30, 2024
The Atmore Police Department is working to identify a suspect in a late Saturday night shooting that seriously injured on person.
Atmore police officers were called after a gunshot victim arrive in a private vehicle at Atmore Community Hospital about 11:55 p.m.
APD released few details, but Sgt. Darrell Mann said the victim was airlifted to a trauma center. He said investigators are continuing their investigation.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Homecoming Parade Is Friday
September 30, 2024
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade will take place Friday, October 4.
The parade will line up at noon and roll at 12:30 p.m. from Northview High School. It will travel east on Highway 4 before turning on Bratt Road by the Travis Nelson Park, around the park to Ashcraft Road to Highway 99, travel north past Bratt Elementary School, turn back onto Highway 4 and end at Northview. (Note that Ashcraft Road has a very narrow shoulder with no place to park.)
The parade officially begins when it reaches Bratt Elementary School.
For a registration form, click here.
Some guidelines for this year’s parade include:
- No cheer stunts while riding on floats.
- We will follow the same route as last year.
- Do not throw candy till you get to Highway 4.
- Parking for parents and participants is located behind the NHS baseball field.
- Group leaders and parents make sure to watch all children you bring to pep rally in the gym.
- All floats should be decorated before you get to Northview, only touch ups should happen on campus.
- We will be lining up and parking floats in the field next to Northview Bus loop.
- There is NO parking in the bus loop
- All floats need to depart campus before buses get to the school or will have to wait till after dismissal at 3:20 p.m.
- Chaperones are responsible for students until parents pick them up.
- Parents can pick up their younger participants from behind the baseball field
- Bring water for your group
- Bring your own candy and throws.
Pictured: The 2023 Northview High School homecoming parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Charges Pending After Fatal Escambia County Motorcycles Crash
September 30, 2024
An Escambia County motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an Audi driven by a 40-year-old Pensacola man failed to yield and pulled into the path of the motorcycle Beverley Parkway, causing it to collide with the side of the car. The motorcyclist, 36-year-old man from Pensacola, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Audi and his passenger, a 59-year -ld Pensacola woman, suffered minor injuries and were transported by Escambia County EMS to Baptist Hospital
Troopers said charges are pending.
File Photo.
Florida Gas Prices Rise Over The Past Week, AAA Says
September 30, 2024
Florida gas prices increased nine cents on average over the last week, according to AAA.
The average price per gallon of regular unleaded Sunday night statewide was $3.22, up from $3.13 a week ago.
In Escambia County, the average price per gallon was $2.90, an increase of six cents from a week ago. In North Escambia.cim a low of $2.87 could be found at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment Sunday night. Pensacola prices were as low as $2.67 on Pine Forest Road and $2.69 on East Nine Mile Road.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
John Edward Culp
September 30, 2024
John Edward Culp, age 95, passed away September 13, 2024, in Spring Hill, Florida. Born September 13, 1929, he was the son LeRoy Denton and Naomi Adelaide Murphy Culp.
John lived a rich and fulfilling life in Pensacola, Florida, before moving to Cantonment, Florida, where he continued to create lasting memories with family and friends. He was known for his sense of humor and always enjoyed telling stories about his childhood and the time he spent as a Marine. He had a passion for traveling, fishing, and gardening. After retiring from the telephone company, his love for gardening led him to selling delicious, home-grown tomatoes, where he quickly became known to many as the “The Tomato Man”. In 2014 he moved to Brooksville, Florida where he spent the remainder of his days.
John is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marahnell “Nell” Culp, a son, Gregory Henderson, and his sisters Vivan Whisner, LeEsta Shoup and Shirly Gordon. He is survived by his son Dale (Angela) Henderson, daughter Starlyn (Jessie) James, daughter-in-law, Sue Henderson, 5 granddaughters, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He greatly loved his niece Dee Dee Nealon (Scott), who cared for and looked over him as well as his friendly companion, Donna Higdon, who will forever remember the time she had with him and his favorite dog Shadow.
John will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be announced at a future dat
Connie Sue Harris
September 30, 2024
Connie Sue Harris, age 69, of Century, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2024. Born on November 28, 1954, in Independence, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of the late Georgia Reba Terry and Anderson Delano Dinwiddie.
Connie was the beloved sister to her six brothers and two sisters: Jim, Jerry, Fred, Mike, Ronnie, Donald Dinwiddie, sisters Donna Spilman and Rebecca Dinwiddie. She shared many precious memories with her siblings that will be cherished forever.
Connie’s greatest joy came from her family. She is survived by her two loving sons and their families, Ryan Harris and his son, Jaxton Harris, as well as Chris & Melissa Harris with their son, Russell Harris. Connie’s love for her children and grandchildren was boundless, and her spirit will continue to live on in Ryan, Jaxton, Chris, Melissa, and Russell.
Her kindness, warmth, and infectious laughter along with her amazing cooking will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Connie’s life was a testament to the power of love and family dedication, her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those she touched.
An inurnment will take place in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a local charity of your choice in her honor.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.