Going Shopping? A Watchful ECSO Eye Has Your Back
December 21, 2024
When you are out finishing your least minute Christmas shopping this weekend, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office may have your back with eye over the parking lot.
The ECOS has several modular camera systems watching over shopping areas with tower cameras that are monitored in the department’s Real Time Crime Center.
The cameras were first deployed on for Black Friday at Target on Nine Mile Road, Tradewinds Shopping Center on Davis Highway, and Academy Sports on Davis Highway.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Soccer And Basketball Earn Friday Night Wins
December 21, 2024
Tate High School Aggie soccer and basketball both earned wins Friday night.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Tate 89, Navarre 58
BOYS SOCCER
Tate 3, Pensacola 1
Here’s The Complete College Football TV Schedule For The Next Week
December 21, 2024
Here is the college football schedule for the next week and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Saturday, Dec. 21
- No. 10 SMU at No. 4 Penn State (College Football Playoff first round) | 11 a.m. | TNT/Max
- North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State (FCS semifinals) | 11 a.m. | ABC
- Mount Union vs. Johns Hopkins (DIII semifinals) | 11 a.m. | ESPN+
- Valdosta State vs. Ferris State (DII championship game in McKinney, Texas) | 1 p.m. | ESPN2
- Montana State vs. South Dakota (FCS semifinals) | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
- North Central (IL) vs. Susquehanna (DIII semifinals) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- No. 16 Clemson at No. 3 Texas (College Football Playoff first round) | 3 p.m. | TNT/Max
- No. 7 Tennessee at No. 6 Ohio State (College Football Playoff first round) | 7 p.m. | ABC/ESPN
Monday, Dec. 23
- Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA (Myrtle Beach Bowl) | 10 a.m. | ESPN
- Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 24
- South Florida vs. San Jose State (Hawai’i Bowl) | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Thursday, Dec. 26
- Pitt vs. Toledo (GameAbove Sports Bowl) | 1 p.m. | ESPN
- Rutgers vs. Kansas State (Rate Bowl) | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN
- Arkansas State vs. Bowling Green (68 Ventures Bowl) | 8 p.m. | ESPN
Friday, Dec. 27
- Navy vs. Oklahoma (Armed Forces Bowl) | 11 a.m. | ESPN
- Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt (Birmingham Bowl) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
- Arkansas vs. Texas Tech (Liberty Bowl) | 6 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 21 Syracuse vs. Washington State (Holiday Bowl) | 7 p.m. | FOX
- USC vs. Texas A&M (Las Vegas Bowl) | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
Mr. Frank “Butch” Lambeth
December 21, 2024
Mr. Frank “Butch” Lambeth, age 69, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024, in Flomaton, AL; surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 12, 1955 and a native of Flomaton, AL. He was the Lumber Manager of Bondurant’s with many years of service. He attended Liberty Baptist Church.
Mr. Lambeth loved spending his time outdoors, whether it was hunting in the early morning or fishing at the river. He enjoyed playing softball with friends and relaxing while watching western movies and cheering for Alabama football. Gardening was one of his favorite hobbies; he took pride in planting vegetables and sharing his harvest with family and neighbors. Always a handy man, he loved tinkering and fixing things around the house. Family cookouts were special occasions for him, where he would fry fish and cook other delicious dishes, creating wonderful memories with loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Morrell and Willie Kate Whitfield Lambeth, one brother, Thomas Ray Lambeth, and one sister, Joyce Ann Richburg.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Teresa Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one son, Joshua Morrell (Brittany) Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Hailey Moriah Lambeth (Nick) Linam, of McCullough, AL; two sisters, Patricia Gail Thomas, of Century, FL; Elizabeth Kay Carnley, of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren, Conner, McKenzie, Brooks, Brody, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with and Rev. Andy Boutwell officiating.
Burial will follow at Lambeth- Boutwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Lambeth, Christopher Thomas, Dustin Carnley, Phillip Lambeth, Dusty Boutwell, and Alton “Bubba” Hammac.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clinton Smith, Buddy Smith, Larry Zangas, Freddy Lambeth, Mike Richburg, Daryl Richburg, and Randy Lambeth.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
No Serious Injuries In Bratt Rollover Crash
December 20, 2024
There were no serious injuries in a rollover crash Friday morning in Bratt.
The crash happened about 8:25 a.m. at West Highway 4 and North Pine Barren Road, just east of Northview High School.
The adult female driver of a Chevrolet Equinox that overturned into a ditch was transported by Escambia County EMS to Jay Hospital with minor injuries. The diver of the other vehicle, a Honda sedan, was not injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash.The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County’s First Wawa Store Now Open; Four More Planned
December 20, 2024
Escambia County’s first Wawa opened Thursday morning.
A ribbon cutting was held for the new store at Ransley Station on Pine Forest Road just north of I-10.
“We are excited to end 2024 with marking a significant milestone of opening our first store in Pensacola to fulfill lives of our friends and neighbors,” said Joe Collins, director of store operations for Wawa. “We look forward to bringing our unique brand of fresh food, beverages and convenience to the Panhandle to further our commitment to providing our new friends and neighbors with not only a new level of convenience but a strong, committed community partner.”
Four Wawa more stores are currently planned for Escambia County:
1. Nine Mile Road, Beulah
Plans were approved were October 2023 for a 6,119 square feet location at the corner of Beulah Road and Nine Mile Road. Work is currently underway on the 17.36 acre parcel across Nine Mile Road from Publix.
2. Highway 98
A Wawa store was approved by the county in May for 9262 West Highway 98 at Blue Angel Parkway.
3. North Davis Highway
The Escambia County Development Review Committee approved plan in June for another planned WaWas at 8503 North Davis Highway, near Johnson Avenue and HCA West Florida Hospital.
4. Pensacola Boulevard
A WaWa is planned for 6650 Pensacola Boulevard near W Street.
Photos courtesy WEAR 3 and Wawa for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Atmore Man Charged With Fleeing, Striking Officer With Four-Wheeler
December 20, 2024
An Atmore man is facing charges after fleeing on a four-wheeler before hitting an officer.
The Atmore Police Department said an officer was driving on Sunset Drive when he was met by a four-wheeler traveling in the opposite direct. He turned his marked police vehicle around and attempted a traffic stop in response to ongoing citizen complaints about four-wheelers being driver recklessly on the roadway.
Police said the operator of the four-wheeler, later identified as Dallas Owens age 18 of Atmore, accelerated at a high rate of speed through traffic upon the officer activating the emergency blue lights. The officer decided not to
pursue Owens due to the inherent danger of pursuing a four-wheeler.
A few minutes later additional officers observed Owens stopped off the roadway next to Brushy Creek. As the officers approached Owens on foot they began giving him verbal commands. Owens ignored them and
got back onto the four-wheeler and drove toward one of the officers, according to police. The four-wheeler struck the officer.
Owens was removed from the four-wheeler and taken into custody. The officer received minor injuries.
Owens was charged with assault second degree, resisting arrest, reckless driving and attempting to elude.
Down Near Freezing Friday Night
December 20, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
FHP Charges Molino Man With DUI After Traffic Crash
December 20, 2024
The Florida Highway Patrol has charged a Molino man with DUI after a traffic crash in Pensacola on Wednesday.
Joseph Daniel Flowers, 45, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license and refusal to submit. He was later released from the Escambia County Jail on a $1,500 bond.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Flowers was involved in a three-vehicle crash about 2:45 p.m. Wednesday on Brent Lane just west of Davis Highway. Flowers told troopers her sewered in an attempt to avoid a vehicle that swerved toward him. Flowers’ Kia Sorrento collided with two stopped vehicles, according to the FHP report.
“Mr. Flowers’ speech was slurred and intelligible. He seemed confused by my questions and was fumbling with his vehicle paperwork. He seemed tired and lethargic,” trooper wrote in the report.
The report states that he was unable to properly perform field sobriety exercises. He provided a breath sample that registered no alcohol level and”appeared to doze off”,” FHP said, before refusing to provide a urine sample for analysis.
FHP said Flowers’ license was suspended in June with three prior driving while suspended convictions and one prior suspension for refusal.
Escambia Schools Winter Christmas Begins Today With Early Release
December 20, 2024
Friday, December 20 will be a half-day for students as Christmas break begins.
“We will be implementing a half-day schedule on Friday, December 20,” said ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “We hope all of our students, staff and their families can get some much-deserved rest and relaxation and we look forward to seeing everyone after the new year.”
On all half days, schools will serve lunch and regular transportation will be provided. For more information or questions about your school’s specific release time, please contact the school.
Teachers return to work on Monday, January 6, 2025, and students return on Tuesday, January 7.