Fire Destroys Shed; Firefighters Save ATVs, Camper
January 21, 2020
Fire destroyed a shed in Cantonment Tuesday morning.
Firefighters were able to save two ATVs in a nearby enclosed hauler and a large camper trailer in the 2200 block of Welcome Road. They were also forced to contend with several propane tanks stored in the area.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Overnight Fire Destroys Flomaton Mobile Home
January 21, 2020
Fire destroyed a mobile home in Flomaton early Tuesday morning.
The fire in the 800 block of a Martin Luther King Drive was reported about 3:20 a.m. The woman that lived in the mobile home escaped without injury.
The Flomaton, Lambeth and Friendship fire departments and the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded.
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Fire Rips Through Large Detached Garage In Cantonment (With Gallery)
January 21, 2020
Fire destroyed a large detached garage in Cantonment Tuesday morning.
Fire was already through the roof of the building in the 2300 block of South Highway 97 near Lake Suzanne Drive when the first firefighters arrived on scene.
The cause of the 8:45 a.m. fire remains under investigation, but the property owners said a wood stove may be to blame. There were no injuries reported.
South Highway 97 was closed by the fire with traffic detoured around the scene on Argle Road.
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The fire was the second detached structure fire of the morning in Cantonment. Firefighters were wrapping up work on a shed fire on Welcome Road at the time of dispatch to South Highway 97.
Pictured above: Firefighters prepare to battle a detached garage fire in Cantonment Tuesday morning. Pictured below: Fire burns through the roof of the building before the first fire trucks arrive. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Man Passes Away Following December Wreck
January 21, 2020
A Century man has passed away from injured he received in a wreck just before Christmas.
Richard Davis, 61, lost control of his Nissan Frontier on Highway 4A near Tulip Road about 7:15 p.m. on December 22. The pickup left the roadway and slammed into two trees.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free Davis. He was transported by Escambia County EMS as a trauma alert to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. He passed away on Saturday, January 18.
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Cantonment Ballpark Won’t Have Organized Ball This Spring
January 21, 2020
“Play ball!” won’t be echoing through the Cantonment Ballpark on an Opening Day this year. There were be no league organized youth baseball or softball this spring at the Cantonment Ballpark, but county officials say they are working to make sure the park won’t be totally silent this spring.
The Cantonment Youth Sports Association recently announced they won’t be playing “due to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances” that were not explained in brief social media announcement. The league told the county the decision was made due to a lack of participation and not enough players to field the teams necessary.
“The ballpark is a great asset, and we are still going to make it available to the community,” Escambia County Parks and Recreation Director Mike Rhodes told NorthEscambia.com. He said the park is available for team practices, travel leagues and tournaments.
Rhodes is urging Cantonment area parents to sign their children up for tee ball, baseball and softball at another county park near Cantonment. Registrations are underway at Northeast Pensacola (NEP), Molino Ballpark, Northwest Escambia (NWE) and other county parks. For more information, visit each ballpark’s website or call Escambia Parks and Recreation at (850) 475-5220.
Rhodes said work is underway to make sure organized youth ball returns to the Cantonment Ballpark in the future.
Pictured: Opening Day 2019 last March at the Cantonment Ballpark. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Flooded Escambia River Pushes Log Jam Against Highway 4 Bridge
January 21, 2020
Floodwaters have pushed a large log jam in the Escambia River against the Highway 4 bridge between Century and Jay. There has not been any reported damage to the bridge from the log jam, and the Florida Department of Transportation said midday Tuesday that a maintenance team has been dispatched to remove the debris.
The Escambia River was at about 17.75 feet at the time of these photosMonday, just above flood stage of 17 feet.
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Women’s Sewing Group Quilt Donation Keeping Escambia Westgate Students Warmer
January 21, 2020
Students in wheelchairs at Escambia Westgate are a little warmer and cozier on cold days thanks to a donation this school year. The Beulah Baptist Church Women’s Sewing Group created quilts for the students. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices On The Decline Again
January 21, 2020
Florida gas prices are declining again after jumping 7 cents last week.
Florida drivers are paying an average of $2.52 at the pump. The state average is 4 cents more than a week ago, 10 cents more than a month ago, and 29 cents per gallon more than this time last year. Despite the recent volatility at the pump, drivers are still paying nearly 30 cents per gallon less than last year’s high of $2.80.
The average price per gallon Monday night in Escambia County was $2.43, while two gas stations in Cantonment were at $2.32.
“The sudden, but brief jump at the pump came as a surprise, considering wholesale prices remained low last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gasoline supplies are soaring, reaching the highest level in almost a year. That combined with low fuel demand should help restore downward pressure on prices at the pump.”
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Quick Tips: How To Be Safe If Using Space Heaters
January 21, 2020
With the return of cold winter weather, it’s important to remember a few safety tips if using space heaters.
Celebrating The Legacy Of Martin Luther King, Jr. (With Photo Gallery)
January 20, 2020
A crowd headed out on a cold Monday in Century to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Century-Flomaton Improvement Association (CFIA) held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Century Ag Building Monday.
The program and celebration featured guest speaker Pastor Karen Shuford of Wesley Chapel Church in Century and special music. It followed a motorcade around Century.
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