FHP Responds To Crash With Injuries On Quintette Road
December 19, 2019
At least one person was injured in a two vehicle crash last Wednesday afternoon on Quintette Road at Frank Ard Road. The injuries were not considered life threatening.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Escambia County EMS and the Cantonment Station of Escambia Rescue also responded.
Additional details were not available.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Bad Wooden Support Fixed Under Highway 4 Bridge
December 19, 2019
A compromised timber support under a county bridge on Highway 4 has been repaired, and a narrowed lane restriction on the bridge should be lifted soon.
On December 11, multiple barrels were placed adjacent to the guardrail on the eastbound side of the Highway 4 bridge over Canoe Creek to prevent drivers from traveling over the bad support.
County officials said Wednesday afternoon that repairs have been made, and the barrels should be removed by Friday after the work is inspected. Until then, electronic warning signs will remain both approaches to the bridge warning of the narrowed bridge and reduced speed limits.
The bridge is located along Highway 4 between Bratt and Byrneville.
Pictured: The Highway 4 bridge over Canoe Creek was narrowed Decmber 11 after compromised timber support was located. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High Aggie Soccer Defeats Pine Forest 9-0
December 19, 2019
Tate High soccer beat Pine Forest Wednesday night and fell to Navarre Monday night.
Tate 9, Pine Forest 0
Wednesday night, the Tate Aggies defeated Pine Forest 9-0.
For Tate: Junior Owen Jacobs 2 goals, 1 assist; junior Logan Tyree 1 goal, 1 assist; senior Gustavo Pineda 2 goals, 2 assists; sophomore Sam Megginson 1 goal; junior Nathan Bailey 1 goal and 1 assist; senior Braedon Ladd 2 goals; and junior Calenj Arnevik 1 assist.
Up next, Tate Senior Night is this Friday versus Milton High at Ashton Brosnaham Stadium.
Navarre 4, Tate 1
Monday night, Tate lost to Navarre 4-1.
The lone goal was shot by Junior Nathan Bailey with the assist from Junior Logan Tyree.
NorthEscambia.com file photo by Mitch Arnevik, click to enlarge.
Rubio, Scott Joined By Colleagues In Honoring Victims of NAS Pensacola Tragedy
December 19, 2019
U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio were joined Wednesday by Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Richard Shelby (R-AL), and Doug Jones (D-AL) in passing a resolution honoring the victims of the tragic shooting at NAS Pensacola on December 6.
“Pensacola is one of Florida’s hidden gems. The Navy and Marines are part of the identity, fabric, and culture of the city,” Rubio said. “This terrorist attack was not just an attack on the Naval Air Station, it was an attack on the very heart and soul of Pensacola.”
Rubio said he was “in awe of the bravery of so many, including the first responders who made their way to harm’s way. “The stories of heroism in the face of evil remind us that those who volunteer to serve our country personify the very ideals of what makes this the greatest nation on earth.”
“Our sailors and law enforcement officials showed heroism and bravery in the face of evil as they ran towards the shooter that day, saving lives,” Scott said on the Senate floor. “And our first responders, who came to the swift aid of those in need, thank you.”
Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, 23, Airman Mohammed Sameh Haitham, 19, and Airman Apprentice Cameron Scott Walters, 21, were killed in the attack. Eight others were injured.
Flomaton’s Da’Quan Johnson Signs With The Duke Blue Devils
December 18, 2019
Flomaton High School senior football star Da’Quan “Money” Johnson signed with the Duke Blue Devils Wednesday morning on National Signing Day.
Johnson decommitted from Troy State Sunday night. He received a scholarship offer and took an official visit to Duke earlier this month.
Johnson led the Flomaton Hurricanes to the 3A station championship last season, playing mostly quarterback. He was named Alabama’s 3A Back of the Year. In the championship game against Piedmont, Johnson carried the ball 43 times — a Super 7 record — and was named MVP. He also made 37 tackles on defense last season and had four interceptions.
Flomaton Coach Doug Vickery said in August Johnson picked Troy over South Alabama, Southern Miss, UAB, Tulane, Army, Florida Atlantic and others.
Pictured: Flomaton’s Da”quan “Money” Johnson signs with Duke, surrounded by his mom Tiffany Johnson, brother Devonta Johnson and Flomaton coaches. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nine Mile Road Set To Open Friday With Four Lanes Between I-10 And Navy Federal Way
December 18, 2019
Crews plan to open Nine Mile Road to four travel lanes between Interstate 10 and Navy Federal Way beginning Friday.. Work further west on Nine Mile Road will require westbound drivers in the outside lane to turn right at Navy Federal Way.
All construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: Looking west over Nine Mile Road from the I-10 eastbound bridge. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Gets 15 Years On Long List Of Charges In Cantonment Drug Case
December 18, 2019
A has been sentenced in Cantonment drug case.
Derrow Peterson, Sr. to 15 years in state prison. He must serve the full sentence as a minimum mandatory.
Peterson, 49, entered a plea on October 7 to the charges of trafficking in cocaine (400 grams or more but less than 150 kilograms), trafficking in hydrocodone, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of alprazolam with intent to sell, possession of clonazepam with intent to sell, possession of diazepam with intent to sell, possession of tramadol with intent to sell, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On July 18, 2018, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators served a search warrant at a residence on Horsemens Path as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.
Peterson, his girlfriend, and two of their children were located in the residence. Peterson was located in the master bathroom, and all of the narcotics were found in the master bathroom. he admitted possession of the narcotics and also the firearm, located in the master bedroom. Peterson is a convicted felon and has a criminal history that includes prior convictions for possession of controlled substances with intent to sell.
Portion Of Highway 29 To Be Dedicated To FHP Trooper Killed 30 Years Ago In Cantonment
December 18, 2019
A portion of Highway 29 will be dedicated Friday to the memory of a fallen Florida Highway Patrol trooper killed in wreck in Cantonment.
Highway 29 from Neal Road to Nine Mile Road will be designated as the “Trooper Milan D. Hendrix Memorial Highway”.
Hendrix was on routine patrol duty about 10 p.m. on the night of June 1, 1989, when he was involved in an accident with a log truck on Highway 29.
He was southbound in front of the paper mill in Cantonment as an empty log truck turned onto Highway 29. The patrol vehicle went under the trailer. Witnesses said he may have been in a pursuit at the time.
“Trooper Hendrix served the residents of our state with great honor as a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper” said Major Warren Fast, Florida Highway Patrol, Troop A Commander. “His service and dedication will forever be remembered.”
At the time of his death, Trooper Hendrix was 37 years old and had served the residents of Florida with the Florida Highway Patrol for nine years. Milan Hendrix’s brother, Marque Hendrix, was also a FHP trooper that patrolled North Escambia county. He has since retired after 30 years on the force.
A formal dedication ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Pensacola FHP station at 150 Stumpfield Road.
FBI Returns Control Of Deadly NAS Shooting Building Back To Navy, Holds Moment Of Silence
December 18, 2019
The FBI has returned control of Building 633, site of the deadly shooting December 6 onboard NAS Pensacola, to the U.S. Navy.
Tuesday, FBI Special Agent in Charge Rachel Rojas and NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Captain Tim Kinsella co-led a moment of silence on the steps of the Naval Schools Command in honor of the three victims lost in the attack. Eight others were injured.
The FBI then transferred the facility to NCIS and the Navy.
The FBI said the physical search for evidence in the building is complete, but the FBI will continue 24/7 command post operations to track any and all leads.
Meanwhile, the building will remain closed indefinitely for repairs.
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December’s Seventh Residential Fire Occurs In Escambia County
December 18, 2019
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed another red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to seven structure fires so far this December. Last year’s campaign concluded with seven red bulbs.
The seventh fire occurred in the 1400 block of North W. Street on Monday, December 16.
At 8:06 a.m., ECFR received multiple calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a two-story building. Upon arrival, units saw a working fire showing from a private dwelling. ECFR contained the fire in the building of origin and brought it under control in an hour. One apartment was a total loss, but the rest of the structure remained intact. The State Fire Marshal found that a series of overloaded extension cords caused the fire.
Smoke alarms were not present at the time of the incident. If your home does not have a working smoke detector, please call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.
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