New Red Light Cameras Now Active At These Pensacola Intersections
January 2, 2025
New red light cameras are now active in Pensacola, and police will soon be issuing tickets.
The cameras are located at:
- 9th Avenue & Bayou — north, south, east, and west approaches (near Cordova Mall)
- 9th Avenue & Airport — north, south, east, and west approaches (also near Cordova Mall)
- 9th Avenue & Fairfield Drive — east and west approaches
- Davis Hwy & Fairfield Drive — east and west approaches
- 9th Avenue & Gregory Street — west approach
These intersections were chosen based on traffic crash data collected over several years and have historically been sites of Pensacola’s most major crashes., Pensacola Police said. In the past two years alone, these five intersections have accounted for 377 vehicle crashes.
There’s a grace period in place for now. After February 1, each violation will be reviewed by a Pensacola Police officer, and citations will be issued. These citations will n
Escambia County Value Adjustment Board Seeks Volunteers
January 2, 2025
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Value Adjustment Board. The VAB provides for the hearing of all petitions, complaints, appeals and disputes concerning taxable assessment of properties. The term of office is one year.
Escambia County residents interested in serving on the Value Adjustment Board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Resumes and letters should be submitted via email to boardapply@myescambia.com or by mail to:
Jose Gochez, Program Manager
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
221 Palafox Place, Suite 420
Pensacola, FL 32502
Resumes submitted for consideration are subject to public records requests and are included in Escambia County Commission meeting information, including the agenda and official meeting minutes.
The Board of County Commissioners’ VAB appointee must meet the following requirements to be eligible to serve:
Must own homestead property in Escambia County.
Cannot be a member or employee of any taxing authority.
Cannot represent property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes.
The VAB meets for approximately 30-40 minutes twice a year, usually in August and December.
Escambia County Attempted Homicide Suspect Arrested
January 2, 2025
An attempted homicide suspect wanted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office since last week is now behind bars.
Terrance James Franklin, 45, is charged with an attempted homicide that occurred after an argument on Christmas Day in the 3000 block of Michael Drive. He allegedly shot someone in the chest and leg with a shotgun. The victim was expected to survive.
Franklin was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted felon. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Judi Lynn McElhaney
January 2, 2025
Judi Lynn McElhaney, age 75, of Bratt, FL, passed away on January 1, 2025, in Pensacola, FL. She was born on November 23, 1949 in Atmore, AL to Buford “Bob” and Mildred Gibson Howell. She was a graduate of Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL. Judi was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Grace Fellowship Church. Throughout her career, she was employed as a cosmetologist, teacher’s aide and dental assistant. Before retiring, she was a data clerk with PCI Enterprises. Judi loved spending time with her husband of 56 years, who she lovingly called “Mac”. She cherished her family and treasured the time she spent with her precious grandchildren. Judi was a generous person with a servant’s heart all because of her relationship with Jesus Christ.
Judi is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Jimmy Howell, Dawn Howell Davis, Phyllis Howell Miller, Ronald Howell and her grandson, Josiah Paul McElhaney.
Judi is survived by her husband, James C. McElhaney, Jr.; her son, Joshua McElhaney of Bratt, FL; her daughters, Candice McElhaney Dawe of Spanish Fort, AL and Stephani McElhaney Penn of Granite City, IL; her grandchildren, Claire, Lily, Jabe, James, Libby, Maevree, Lucy, Landry, Jesse, Marlee and along with numerous family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore, AL with Rev. Corey Penn, Pastor Gene King and Pastor Glenn Weber officiating. Interment will follow in Bratt-Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Jabe Dawe, James McElhaney, Jesse McElhaney, Ronny Miller, Trevor Knighten, Chris McElhaney, Denver Schrock and Jake Penner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Ward, David Johnson, Ronnie Stabler, Calvin Schrock, Jim Weber, Curvin Hursh, Lester Huber, and James Helton.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m. at Grace Fellowship Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Fellowship Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Happy New Year! 2025 Off To A Cold Start
January 1, 2025
Happy New Year!
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
New Year’s Day: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Atmore Police Investigate Shooting; 20 Rounds Fired Into Vehicle
January 1, 2025
The Atmore Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened late Monday night on Ashley Street.
Atmore Police responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Ashley Street at about 11:13 p.m.
“Atmore officers immediately responded and found a male with a single gunshot to the lower extremity,” Chief Chuck Brooks said. “The male was transported by EMS to Atmore Community Hospital.”
Brooks said the male was sitting in a vehicle when the suspects began firing into the vehicle with what believed to be a high-powered rifle.
“Officers recovered approximately 20 .223 (caliber) shell casings from the scene,” he said.
The name of the victim has not been released.
Anyone with information is asked to call Atmore Police at (250) 368-9141.
Century ‘Millennium’ Time Capsule Buried In 2000 To Be Opened Friday
January 1, 2025
Where were you back in the year 2000? What everyday life thing or mementos were important to you?
Come Friday, we’ll find out what Century residents in 2000 wanted to share with the future and our 2025 selves.
The Town of Century will be opening the “Century Millenium Time Capsule” that has been buried at town hall since 2000.
The vault containing the time capsule has already been unearthed at will be opened at 1 p.m. Friday, January 3.
Century Town Hall is located at 7995 North Century Boulevard.
Pictured top: The Century Millenium Time Capsule was buried outside the Century Town Hall. Pictured below: The vault containing the capsule has been unearthed and will be opened on Friday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here Are Escambia County’s Teachers Of The Year
January 1, 2025
Escambia County’s Teachers of the Year have been named to represent their respective schools.
One of them will named the Escambia County overall Teacher of the year in late January from a list of five finalists. Those finalists are highlighted in bold below.
- Jim Allen Elementary – Jacey Taylor
- Bellview Elementary – Natalie Hardeman
- Beulah Elementary – Brooke Ferrara
- Blue Angels Elementary – Christina Cardenas
- Bratt Elementary – Sherri Carter
- Brentwood Elementary – Jill Stewart
- Hellen Caro Elementary – Erin Quinlan
- N. B. Cook Elementary – Kheri Murphy
- Cordova Park Elementary – Margaret Fox-McClellan
- Ensley Elementary – Mary Springer-Alonzo
- Ferry Pass Elementary – Jina Bradley
- Global Learning Academy – Kelly Reed
- Holm Elementary – Lynette Chandler
- Kingsfield Elementary School – Laura Wiggins
- Lincoln Park Elementary – Janie Hayes
- Lipscomb Elementary – Aurora Paul
- Longleaf Elementary – Christine Dunson
- McArthur Elementary – Jodie Langford
- Molino Park Elementary – Heidi Robar
- Montclair Elementary – Maxine Mathis
- Myrtle Grove Elementary – Carrie Lawson
- Navy Point Elementary – Tanya DeGruccio
- Oakcrest Elementary – Deja Ramsey
- Pine Meadow Elementary – Kristen Whiddon
- Pleasant Grove Elementary – Theresa Restifo
- Scenic Heights Elementary – Amanda Byers
- O.J. Semmes Elementary – April Scott
- Sherwood Elementary – Patrice Majewski
- A. K. Suter Elementary – Tracy Eiser
- Warrington Elementary – Sylvia Harvey-Thomas
- C. A. Weis Elementary – Brianna English
- West Pensacola Elementary – Brittany Langlois
- Bailey Middle School – Clif (William) Cone
- Bellview Middle – Vicki Davis
- Beulah Middle – LeAnne Jenkins
- Brown Barge Middle – Nora Guy
- Ernest Ward Middle – Maria Willis
- Ferry Pass Middle – Kristen Amerson
- Ransom Middle – Stacey Hammer
- Workman Middle – Cynethia Gosse
- Escambia High School – Alicia Gifford
- Northview High School – Obreonne Parker
- Pensacola High School – Justin Aultman
- Pine Forest High School – Jonetta Moody
- Tate High School – Kristin Maum
- Booker T. Washington High School – Karen Privett
- West Florida High School – Tiffany Odom
- Alternative Education – Christopher Baker
- Beulah Academy of Science – Kara List
- Achieve Academy – Jayla King
- Success Academy – Pam Carter
- Escambia Virtual – Kimberly Rayburn
- Escambia Westgate – Terri Michelle Price
- ESE – Kirsten Kappler-Bennett
- Hope Horizon – Heather Turner
- George Stone Technical College – Garry Ellison
- Pensacola Beach Charter – Heather Gagnet
New Year’s Resolutions? Personalize Them In Your Own Journal At The Molino Library
January 1, 2025
Have a great list of New Year’s resolutions?
Begin 2025 with inspiration at the Molino Library’s “New Year, New You Resolution Journals” event on Friday, January 3. This all-day workshop invites participants to design personalized journals to help achieve their goals for the year ahead.
All materials will be provided, so attendees only need to bring their aspirations and creativity. The event is open to all and offers a space for crafting meaningful resolution journals.
The Molino Library is located at 6450-A Hwy 95A. The library will be open from 10 am. until 7 p.m. on Friday.
Tate Aggies Play In Orlando Holiday Tournament
January 1, 2025
The Tate Aggies took part in the KSA Events 2024 Holiday Basketball Tournament at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando.
Scores were as follows:
Middletown (OH) 69, Tate 27 (Friday)
Tate 91, Knoxville Catholic (TN) 86 (Saturday)
Beechwood (KY) 59, Tate 47 (Monday)
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