One Person Critically Injured In Highway 29 Rollover Crah
October 1, 2024
One person was critically injured in a single vehicle rollover crash Monday evening on Highway 29 in McDavid.
An adult female was airlifted by Medstar AirCare after an extended extrication.
The crash was reported just before 6 p.m. on Highway 29 just south of Cotton Creek Road and Camp o’ the Pines.
The woman was southbound when she lost control, struck a guardrail, and overturned in the ditch near a bridge over Pine Barren Creek. It took firefighters about an hour to free the trapped woman from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life and other extrication equipment.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, which closed southbound Highway 29 for just over an hour.
The McDavid, Molino, Century, and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Atmore Shooting
October 1, 2024
An Atmore man was arrested Monday in connection with a weekend shooting.
Edward La’Marlon Jaheim Williams, 23 was charged with attempted murder.
Atmore Police Department officers were called after a gunshot victim arrive in a private vehicle at Atmore Community Hospital about 11:55 p.m. Saturday.
“The victim was shot in the parking lot of Mike and Ike Food Mart on Carver Avenue during a physical altercation,” Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann said Monday.
The victim airlifted to a trauma center. As of Monday morning, the victim was in critical condition in an intensive care unit, according to police.
ECFR Determines Cause Of Beulah Mobile Home Fire
October 1, 2024
Fire investigators have determined the cause of a Saturday night fire that destroyed a mobile home and a vehicle in Beulah.
Escambia County Fire Rescue determined the fire about 6:47 p.m. in 6200 block of West Nine Mile Road was caused by discarded smoking materials outside of the home.
An engine from the nearby Beulah Fire Station arrived within one minute and 40 seconds after the call to find the mobile home well-involved in fire. The blaze was declared under control by 7:10 p.m. The home and a nearby vehicle were both complete losses. There were no injuries reported.
The Beulah, Cantonment, Ensley, Ferry Pass and Brent stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded.
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Escambia County Mourns Loss Of Beloved Public Safety Employee Tamika Williams
October 1, 2024
Escambia County is mourning the loss of beloved Public Safety employee Tamika Williams, who passed away on Septe,ber 21, 2024. Tamika had worked for Escambia County for 10 years, and she will be deeply missed by her colleagues and loved ones.
Tamika was a dear friend and a mentor to many, described as someone who led by example and by faith. Tamika’s impact extended beyond the Public Safety Department, not only to her colleagues in other departments, but also to her community outside of the workplace.
“There’s only one Tamika,” Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore said. “Her loss is deeply felt by the county as a whole. Anybody who knew Tamika in the county knew they could go to her and get good information and good advice. She was always a person you could lean on.”
Tamika served as the Public Safety business operations manager during her entire career with the county, which began in September 2014. Although she served in a leadership role, Tamika’s colleagues say it was much more than her job title that made her a true leader.
Her commitment to following policies and procedures made Tamika a “go-to” person for many of her colleagues, who often came to her seeking guidance and advice. In addition to helping her coworkers with work-related issues, Tamika also became a trusted friend to many, both inside and outside of the workplace.
“She was a confidant for many,” said Public Safety director’s aide Kelly Goad, who worked with Tamika for seven years. “Many went to her for help, not only for work, but personal. She was a Christian and she could lead by faith, so she could relate to you on many levels.”
As a mentor to many young women through the county’s Summer Youth Employment Program, Tamika devoted herself to guiding and motivating interns, ultimately helping several of them gain full-time employment. Tamika also played an integral role in the inaugural HERricane Escambia program, a day camp for girls that aims to empower them to pursue careers and leadership roles in emergency management.
“Tamika was very big in inspiring those young ladies, teaching them, motivating them, setting the mark for them,” said Billing Manager Shandra Jenkins, who worked with Tamika for over nine years. “She also helped them build their resumes, and if any of them had questions, she always had an open-door policy. She was very approachable. She always gave words of encouragement.”
Along with being a trusted friend, Tamika was a dedicated mother, wife, and new grandmother – but she still made time to engage in her community. Tamika was heavily involved in the Pensacola Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., serving as their treasurer, spending countless hours volunteering, and helping establish a student chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at the University of West Florida. Tamika was also very engaged in her church, New Life Deliverance Temple Church in Navarre.
Although she was a stickler for policies and procedures at work, Tamika’s colleagues said she also had a gift for spreading laughter and fun. She could often be heard in the hallways cheerfully saying “Morning, ma’am,” or her favorite expression when something didn’t meet her standards: “A MESS.”
“You always knew when she was in the room,” Gilmore said.
Tamika also started a door decorating contest during the holidays, bringing her competitive spirit and a whole lot of cheer to Public Safety offices.
“You want to talk about extra?” Goad said. “That’s going to be missed this year. She would have people singing and dancing, and everybody else would just do their door. So she definitely made a difference as far as comedic relief.”
Tamika’s colleagues agreed that her loss will leave a void that’s impossible to fill.
“She was our right and left hand,” Jenkins said.
“On behalf of Escambia County, I’d like to extend our sincere condolences to Tamika’s family, friends, loved ones, and our colleagues impacted by this tragic and immeasurable loss,” Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno said. “We join Tamika’s family in grieving and supporting one another during this incredibly difficult time, and we will continue to offer support services for any of our employees who have been impacted by this tragedy. Tamika was an incredibly special, bright person who will never be forgotten by her Escambia County family.”
A homegoing service has been scheduled for Tamika Williams in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, October 4, 2024 9 a.m. Burial service will immediately follow at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, Tennessee.
A local memorial in the Pensacola area is also being planned, with details to be announced.
Sunny, Mid To Upper 80s For Tuesday And Wednesday
October 1, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Thursday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tate Beats PHS In Three Straight Sets; Northview Sweeps L.E.A.D Academy In Three
October 1, 2024
Tate 3, PHS 0
The Tate High School Aggies defeated Pensacola High Tigers in straight sets in high school varsity volleyball action Monday afternoon.
The Aggies won by scores of 25-19, 25-23, 2-16.
The Aggies will host their annual Dig Pink game against Pace on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Northview 3 L.E.A.D 0
At home in Bratt Monday night, the Northview Lady Chiefs defeated he L.E.A.D. Academy Lions of Pace.
Northview won in in three straight sets, 25-16, 25-17, 25-17.
On Tuesday, the Chiefs will travel to Uriah, Alabama to take on the Bulldogs of J.U. Blacksher. Northview defeated the Bulldogs 3-0 in a previous contest on September 17.
Tate Girls Golf Wins Match Against Navarre, WFHS
October 1, 2024
The Tate High School girls golf team won their match last week against West Florida and Navarre.
The Aggies posted a team score of 195, a head of the Navarre Raiders (196) and West Florida (204).
Three Aggies occupied the top five spots on the individual leaderboard.
Talia Smith, a senior, leads the way with a score of 44 in third place.
Other top Tate players
5. - Kara Wine (SR): 47
6. – Jordan Smith (SR): 51
7. – Kinzlee Biggs (JR): 53
7. – Alessia Lloyd (SO): 53
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Vote-By-Mail Ballots On The Way To Over 26,000 Escambia County Voters
October 1, 2024
Over 26,000 vote-by-mail ballots for the November general election were mailed to Escambia County voters on Monday, according to Escambia Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender.
The 26,578 ballots were sent to voters who have requested to vote by mail.
Florida law requires the mailing of civilian ballots between 40 days (September 26) and 33 days (October 3) prior to election day. Ballots for military and overseas voters were sent on September 19.
To request a vote-by-mail ballot, visit EscambiaVotes.gov/vote-by-mail or call (850) 595-3900. The request deadline is October 24. Due to a change in Florida law, all vote-by-mail requests were cleared December 31, 2022, and you must renew your vote-by-mail request each election cycle. Please visit EscambiaVotes.gov/am-i-registered to see if you have a vote-by-mail request on file or to check your registration status.
The deadline to register to vote before the November 5 General Election is October 7. Visit EscambiaVotes.gov/register-to-vote for more information. Sample ballots are currently posted at EscambiaVotes.gov/sample-ballots and will be mailed to all registered voters who have not requested a vote-by-mail ballot.
Early Voting will begin on October 21 and run through November 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at 10 area locations.
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