Santa Visits Molino Library
December 12, 2019
Santa Claus visited the Molino Branch Library Wednesday. After reading a special story, he visited with good little boys and girls to hear their Christmas wishes.
For more photos from Santa’s visit to Molino, click here.
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Tate Soccer: Win Over Escambia, Loss To Washington
December 12, 2019
Tate High School’s boys soccer defeated Escambia High School on the road 3 to 1 Wednesday night. The Aggies had two goals from Owen Jacobs with on a penalty kick goal by Logan Tyree and an assist by Calen Arnevik.
The Aggies were coming off a one point loss Tuesday night to Washington. An Aggie penalty allowed Washington to win with a single penalty kick goal.
Tate is 8-1 on the season, 2-0 in the district. The Aggies will host Crestview Frida night.
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Tate Alumni Association Collects Food For Molino Ministry
December 12, 2019
The Tate High Alumni Association is known for giving back to the community. They recently collected food items and presented them to the mission program at the Cross Roads Thrift Store in Molino. The food was delivered Wednesday by Grace Howard Paulcheck (left) to Ashley Seward and Darnell Crenshaw. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Deputy Shot; Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
December 11, 2019
An Escambia County deputy was shot Wednesday afternoon off Chemstrand Road.
The suspect has been identified as 41-year old Daniel Hux, and the deputy’s name has not been released by Sheriff David Morgan.
Hux is being held without bond on two counts of attempted homicide.
Deputies were dispatched to a suicide threat in the 400 block of Limerick Lane, which is two blocks behind the Winn Dixie on Nine Mile Road.
Hux told dispatchers that someone was trying to take his son from Pensacola Christian Academy. He then told a dispatcher that he needed to go to the hospital to get medicated because he felt suicidal, according to an arrest report. He did tell dispatchers that he did not have any weapons and that he was not feeling violent.
After they arrived, a male deputy went to the front door while a female deputy went to the back of the home. The male deputy knocked, but did not get an answer. He stepped the carport area after hearing a noise and found the suspect, and shots were exchanged almost immediately, Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said.
The deputy was hit by several rounds before retreating to the driveway of the home, and the second deputy began rendering aid. Hux begin to fire his handgun again, according to the report.
Hux went back inside the house after the gunfire exchange, walked around and eventually walked back outside with his hands up to surrender.
The deputy suffered four gunshot wounds, was transported to the hospital by other deputies and is expected to recover.
Wednesday afternoon was the 16th time the ECSO has responded to the home for issues that have included incidents ranging from an activated alarm to domestic issues. Morgan is calling the shooting Wednesday an “ambush”, adding that nothing in previous calls to the home would have indicated that this level of violence should have been expected.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the officer involved shooting as is standard procedure.
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Wreaths Across America To Go On Saturday At NAS Pensacola
December 11, 2019
The annual Wreaths Across America program will go on Saturday onboard NAS Pensacola at Barrancas National Cemetery.
This year’s event will kick-off at 11 a.m. to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud.
This year’s event will only be open to those with a current a DoD ID card or to groups and organizations previously approved. To participate in the event, please visit www.barrancaswreaths.com by Friday at noon. For more information, please call (850) 867-5873 or (850) 207-1217.
Several North Escambia groups take part in the annual event. If you are part of one of those groups, you can share your photos with news@northescambia.com on Saturday.
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Two More Red Bulbs On Fire Safety Wreath After Residential Fires
December 11, 2019
The third and fourth red bulbs have been placed on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, representing four total residential structure fires so far this December.
The third fire this month occurred in the 800 block of Nantes Way on Friday, December 6 at 8:26 p.m. An electrical fire in a wall apparently spread to the attic. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
The fourth fire occurred in the 4000 block of Mobile Highway at 5:17 a.m. on Saturday, December 7. Upon arrival, Escambia Fire units found single story private dwelling on fire. Units searched aggressively for occupants, despite looking uninhabited. The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating the cause and origin of the fire. Some of the responding ECFR units had been awake for 24 hours, having already responded to numerous incidents, including the shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
If your home does not have a working smoke detector, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 595-HERO (4376) or (850) 436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents
One Month Old Baby Suffers Displaced Shoulder, Fractured Arms; Cantonment Woman Charged
December 11, 2019
A Cantonment woman was charged with aggravated child abuse after a baby was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital with multiple fractures.
Chyianne Lee Smith, 22, was booked into the Escambia County Jail where she was being held without bond.
The baby had a displaced shoulder and fractures of both arms, according to an arrest report that noted hospital staff said the injuries were indicative of someone pulling on the child’s arms.
The baby was taken to the hospital by Smith and a second person. The second person said when he asked Smith what happened, she said the child “might have slept on it wrong”, the arrest report states.
Smith’s statements were redacted from the arrest report, but the deputy wrote that her inconsistent statements that were not consistent with the victim’s injuries led to the arrest.
Too-Tall Truck Brings Down Power Lines In Molino, Plunges Homes Into The Dark
December 11, 2019
A trucker with an over-height load left a few hundred people in the dark Tuesday night in Molino.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Vincent Washington of Mobile was hauling a load of scrap metal that was 17 feet, 1 inch high, which was 3 feet, 4 inches over the legal height.
The scrap metal pulled down power and cable lines along nearly two miles of Molino Road about 6:15 p.m.. As the truck snagged power lines, it reportedly pulled the electric service masts away from several homes.
Washington was cited for careless driving and having an over dimensional load.
The Molino and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Florida Highway Patrol and FHP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responded. Customers of both Gulf Power and Escambia River Electric Cooperative in the area lost power as a result of the incident.
A power outage about the same time in the area of Jacks Branch Road and Green Tree Circle in Cantonment was unrelated and was caused by wind.
Pictured above: Power lines trail behind an over-height scrap truck Tuesday night on Molino Road. Pictured below: Power lines wrapped around the top of the load. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Kittens Rescued From Pipe In Molino
December 11, 2019
Several kittens rescued from a pipe in Molino Monday afternoon are doing well and have new homes in their future.
Following a minor traffic crash at the Tom Thumb on Highway 29 at Highway 97, first responders heard meowing coming from an overflow pipe for a retention pond.
Florida Highway Patrol trooper Aaron Acker and Molino Fire Department volunteer Drew Manning rescued the kittens from the pipe with a little help from Manning’s mom.
Manning took the kittens home and bathed them. We’re told they are now eating well and playing.
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Secretary Of The Navy Visits NAS Pensacola, Praises First Responders, Holds Agency Brief
December 11, 2019
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith visited Naval Air Station Pensacola Tuesday following the active shooter incident on December 6.
During the visit, Modly and Smith praised first responders from the base and the surrounding community for their response to the situation and the care they’re providing for all who are affected by this incident.
“I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the brave men and women for what we ask you to do every day,” said Modly. “Your immense bravery in the line of fire undoubtedly saved the lives of many. Today, as a Navy we grieve for those who were lost and we continue to stand by those who were wounded.”
Department of the Navy patrol officers and master-at-arms with the Naval Security Force were the first responders on the scene and confronted the shooter. NSF was joined by officers from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office who assisted with the eventual takedown of the shooter. In the end, three sailors and the shooter were killed and eight individuals were injured.
“Our Security Force responded immediately and their quick reaction prevented the situation from being far worse,” said Lt. Steve Pakola, security officer, NAS Pensacola. “We train for these types of situations and their performance was exceptional. They displayed unbelievable bravery when confronted with the shooter, but they performed their job without thought of the risk they faced.”
Following a short tour of the base, the pair joined members of the FBI, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, NCIS, and NAS Pensacola for a leadership brief. The brief was meant to increase interagency communication, coordination, and support for one another.
Pictured: Capt. Tim Kinsella Naval Air Station commanding officer introduces the acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly, o Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Holly Barber, one of the first responders of the active shooter incident on NAS Pensacola. SECNAV visited the base on Tuesday. Photo Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dan Mennuto/U.S. Navy for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.