Two Young Women Critically Injured In Fiery Crash In Gonzalez
October 3, 2019
Two people were critically injured in a fiery crash in Gonzalez Wednesday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 19-year old Paige Roberts of Pensacola was traveling north of Pauline Street north of East Kingsfield Road when she ran off the roadway and struck a tree about 10:30 p.m. Her 2011 Chevrolet Cruze then burst into flames. Bystanders tried unsuccessfully to free the two occupants of the vehicle.
Escambia Fire Rescue arrived on scene and extinguished the blaze before over a dozen first responders worked to extricate Roberts and her passenger, 18-year old Ashlynne Goins of Pace.
Both suffered serious injuries including significant burns, troopers said.
Roberts was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital, and Goins was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred. Both were later transferred to the USA Health Burn Center in Mobile.
The FHP said the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Roberts is 2019 graduate of Northview High School, while Goins is a senior.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge
$4.6 Million Highway 4 Resurfacing Begins Next Week In Santa Rosa County
October 3, 2019
Work begins next week on $4.3 million project to resurface and make other improvements on Highway 4 in Santa Rosa County.
The project will span from the Escambia River Bridge to Market Road (Highway 87A) about 3.5 miles east of Jay. The project will include milling and resurfacing the roadway, pedestrian safety improvements along sidewalk facilities, guardrail upgrades at the Escambia River bridge, expansion joint replacement on the West Coldwater Creek bridge, and the replacement of the waterline from east of State Street to Magnolia Street in Jay.
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures and traffic shifts during construction. The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2020.
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Fire Destroys Home In Allentown Wednesday Night
October 3, 2019
Fire destroyed a home in northern Santa Rosa County Wednesday night.
The cause of the fire in the 9500 block of Highway 89 in Allentown is under investigation. The occupants reportedly were not home at the time of the blaze.
Allentown, Berrydale, Jay, Skyline, Whiting Field, Pace fire departments, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and Lifeguard EMS responded.
Further information has not been released.
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Boil Water Notice Issued For Cottage Hill Water Works Customers
October 3, 2019
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN RESCINDED AS OF OCTOBER 4.
Cottage Hill Water Works has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the following area: Lakes of Carrington subdivision, Hazzard Lane, Commerce Park and Quintette Road between Lakes of Carrington and Highway 29, along with an residents of Highway 29 that lost water pressure on Wednesday.
Cottage Hill Water said a water main was breached by a road crew, prompting the boil water notice.
Cottage Hill Water Works advises that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient, or as an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
If you have any questions you may contact the office at (850) 968-5485
Northview Names Homecoming Court; Plans Parade And Friday Meal
October 3, 2019
Northview High School has named their 2019 homecoming court, and there are several big events planned for homecoming.
Homecoming court members are seniors Karlee Criswell, Corteria Leslie, Cloe Smith, Raeleigh Woodfin, Briana White; juniors Naudia Carach, Franki Daw, Libby Pugh; sophomores Nevaeh Brown, Payton Gilchrist, Mia Starns; and freshmen Presley Dortch, Leila Sanders and McKenna Simmons.
The parade will line up at 12:30 p.m. at Bratt Elementary School. The public should not enter the Bratt campus. The parade will depart at 1 p.m. and travel to Northview High.
A homecoming meal will available Friday from 10 a.m. until from the football concession stand to support the Tommy Weaver Scholarship Fund. The $7 meal will include a barbecue sandwich, chips, cookie and a drink.. Preorder by calling the school at (850) 761-6000 ext. 302137 or email aeubanks@escambia.k12.fl.us
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. Friday against Walton.
Pictured: The 2019 Northview Homecoming Court (front, L-R) Leila Sanders, Presley Dortch, Briana White, Cloe Smith, Franki Daw, Nevaeh Brown, Payton Gilchrist, (back, L-R) McKenna Simmons, Libby Pugh, Corteria Leslie, Raeleigh Woodfin, Mia Starns, and Naudia Carach. Karlee Kriswell was not available for the photo due to dual enrollment. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
David Stafford Seeks Another Term As Elections Boss
October 3, 2019
Incumbent David H. Stafford has prefiled for supervisor of elections as a Republican for the 2020 election.
Stafford was first elected to the position in 2004.
Longtime Incumbent Walker Prefiles For District 5 ECUA
October 3, 2019
Incumbent Larry Walker prefiled as a Republican Thursday for the Emerald Coast Utilities Authorities District 5 for the 2020 Election.
Walker was first elected to the ECUA board in 1988. He ran unsuccessfully for county commission in 2000.
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Flomaton’s Da’Quan ‘Money’ Johnson Selected For AL-MS All Star Game
October 3, 2019
Flomaton High School’s Da’Quan “Money” Johnson has been selected to play in the 2019 Alabama-Mississippi All Star Football game.
Johnson will be a linebacker on the Alabama team in the game to be played December 14 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Johnson has committed to Troy State, and is the reigning 3A back of the year
Flomaton Coach Doug Vickery will be coaching in the prestigious all-star game.
Pictured top: Flomaton’s Da’Quane “Money” Johnson gains yardage for the Hurricanes last Friday night against Escambia County High School. Pictured below: Johnson has shifted to quarterback to the Canes after a knee injury for starter Zeb Vickery. Pictured below: Coach Doug Vickery after last Friday night’s 24-0 shutout of ECHS. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Grad Jordan Chase Torrez Gets Two Chair Turns On ‘The Voice’
October 2, 2019
Tate High School graduate Jordan Chase Torrez nailed his performance on “The Voice” Tuesday night on NBC, securing a spot on Team Blake.
Using the name “Jordan Chase” on air, he performed “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” by Drake White and garnered chair turns from judges Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. The video is below.
“I’m so excited to be a part of Team Blake and representing Pensacola! P’cola, hope I made you proud tonight,” Torrez said.
“Wow, he’s 19 and his voice is like a man voice, a serious man voice,” Stefani said before calling his voice “honest”.
“Jordan, when you sing, it’s incredible,” Shelton said. “Because a lot of the time when someone has that sandpaper voice, they don’t have the range that you have.”
When asked what music genre he likes by judge Kelly Clarkson, Jordan replied blues and soul.
“His home is country,” Shelton said.
“Pensacola, that’s the south. So you got all those things going on,” Voice judge John Legend remarked.
“Jordan is already way ahead of his time as a vocalist,” Shelton said after being picked by Jordan.
“I recognize your natural gift, and it’s exciting,” Stefani said. “Jordan, honestly, was shocking to me.”
Jordan spent some of his early years in New Orleans and credits the city for influencing his love for music. When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Jordan’s family was forced to pack what they could and leave town. They eventually settled in Pensacola, but while struggling to find a new home base, Jordan turned to music to cope. He joined the church band and learned to play bass and drums, but kept his singing private.
Jordan graduated from Tate High School this past May.
Jordan and his parents, Mark and Melissa, hosted friends at a watch party Tuesday night at Sammy Barker’s on Nine Mile Road.
Pictured top: Tate High graduate Jordan Chase Torrez appears on The Voice Tuesday night (courtesy NBC). Picture top inset: Jordan watches his performance Tuesday night on The Voice during a local watch party. Pictured bottom inset: Mom Melissa Torrez watches her son’s performance on NBC. Pictured below: More scenes from the watch party Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Lexie Kittrell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Fire Responds To Small Fire At International Paper
October 2, 2019
Escambia Fire Rescue responded to a reported fire at International Paper in Cantonment midday Tuesday.
The small fire was extinguished when firefighters arrived on scene after the commercial structure fire call about 11:50 a.m. There were no injuries reported.
Operations at the mill continued as normal during the incident.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.