Man Seriously Injured In East Kingsfield Road Rollover Crash
April 4, 2019
One person was seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover crash Wednesday night on East Kingsfield Road near Berrydale Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 60-year old Wendell Stephen Graham of Pensacola was eastbound on East Kingsfield road when he failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway. His Mazda pickup overturned, colliding with a street sign and shearing off a fire hydrant before coming to rest upside down.
He was trapped in the pickup truck until extricated by firefighters.
Graham was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS follow the wreck about 7:10 p.m.
Graham was cited with careless driving by the FHP.
NorthEscambia.co photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Teen Rescued From Deep In Sand Pit
April 4, 2019
A teenager was rescued from deep in a sand pit Wednesday night.
The incident happened at Clark Sand at 1100 Capitol Boulevard near Highway 29 and I-10.
Escambia Fire Rescue used a rope system with a basket to get the teen out of the pit. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital as a trauma alert by Escambia County EMS.
Further information has not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Kendall Signs Coastal Alabama Tennis Scholarship
April 4, 2019
Tate High School’s Gabriel Kendall signed a full ride tennis scholarship Wednesday with Coastal Alabama Community College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Baseball: Tate Freshmen, Pine Forest Get Wins
April 4, 2019
Tate 3, Navarre 0 (Freshmen)
The Tate Aggie freshmen team improved to 7-0-1 Wednesday night with a 3-0 win over Navarre.
Josiah Glodfelter pitched the shutout for the Aggies. He went four innings, allowing four hits, no runs, no errors, walking one and striking out eight.
For Tate: Warren Henke 2-4, R; Dagan Gay, 1-4, 2R; Paul Whitson 1-2, RBI; Kirk Mosley 1-2; Glodfelter 1-3, RBI; Tucker Griffin 1-2; Wiley Griffin 1-2, 3B.
Pine Forest 5, Christian Education Consortium of Kentucky 2
The Pine Forest Eagles beat the Christian Education Consortium of Kentucky 5-2 Wednesday night in the Adidas Beach Blast Tournament.
Jared Riddell got the win for Pine Forest. He went five and a third innings, allowing two runs on nine hits, striking out six and walking zero. Timmy Williams threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Williams recorded the last five outs to earn the save for the Eagles.
Jason Roberts, John Pinette led the Eagles with three hits each.
Feds Settle Teen Sexual Harassment Lawsuit With Owner Of Atmore Arby’s
April 4, 2019
Beavers, Inc. has entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to settle a sexual harassment case involving teenage female employees at an Atmore Arby’s restaurant.
Beavers agreed to pay $84,000 to three women named in the complaint. The company is also required to conduct training for managers and employees.
According to the EEOC’s lawsuit against Beavers, in May 2016, Arby’s hired a team leader trainee with a known history of sexual harassment who repeatedly pressured young female employees to have sex with him, and regularly used sexually graphic language to describe sexual acts he sought to perform on female employees and customers. The EEOC also alleged that the man deliberately touched one female employee in an unwelcome and sexual manner, and attempted to follow female employees home.
The EEOC further contended that these employees and others complained about the harassment up the chain of command to supervisors and managers, but Arby’s took no action for several months until the harasser physically injured one of the victims.
By entering into the consent agreement filed Wednesday, Beavers did not admit any liability or wrongdoing.
Pictured: The Atmore Arby’s restaurant Wednesday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Congressman Matt Gaetz Introduces His ‘Green Real Deal’ Climate Plan
April 4, 2019
Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz announced his “Green Real Deal” Wednesday afternoon during a news conference on Capitol Hill.
The Green Real Deal is Gaetz’s plan to address climate change by harnessing the power of free markets, embracing technological innovation and entrepreneurship, and cutting excessive governmental red tape. The plan is a conservative response to Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (NY-14) “Green New Deal” introduced earlier this year.
“The Green Real Deal is a love letter to the American innovator and it is a real serious plan to address climate change,” he said.
Gaetz’s Green Real Deal recognizes that a national commitment to innovation, competitive markets, and the deployment of advanced energy technologies will help the United States as the global leader in clean energy. The Green Real Deal calls for increased investment in clean energy technology and sources, like solar and nuclear power, while improving transparency and accountability for the benefit of customers, investors, and shareholders alike.
He said the Green Real Deal harnesses the power of the free market to create millions of U.S. energy jobs and secure the nation’s position as a global environmental leader.
Pictured: Congressman Matt Gaetz announced his “Green Real Deal” Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
$1.9 Million Project Begins This Month To Replace Highway 168 Bridge
April 4, 2019
A $1.9 million project will begin later this month to replace a bridge on Highway 168 between North Highway 99 and Pine Barren Road in Bratt.
The Florida Department of Transportation will replace the structurally deficient bridge on Highway 168 over an unnamed branch. The new bridge will consist of two 12-foot travel lanes with 6-foot shoulders and a concrete barrier wall.
A temporary bridge will be in place during the project.
The current bridge was constructed in 1967.
Escambia Fire Rescue Fights Woods Fire Near Highway 29, Old Chemstrand
April 3, 2019
The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue battled a woods fire Wednesday night near railroad tracks alongside Highway 29 at Old Chemstrand Road. They were forced to use a chainsaw to make access to the fire, which was reported about 7:45 p.m. No structures were threatened. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Firefighters Battle Debris Fire On Nine Mile Road
April 3, 2019
Escambia Fire Rescue spent hours extinguishing a debris fire Wednesday afternoon on Nine Mile Road near I-10. Black smoke from the fire could be seen for miles. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County HR Director Resigns
April 3, 2019
Escambia County Director of Human Resources Eric Kleinert submitted his resignation Wednesday morning.
Kleinert joined Escambia County in April 2017 from Carmel, Indiana, where he served as the human resources director for the Indiana Department of Transportation. Kleinert’s responsibilities with Escambia County included supervising the Human Resources Department, mentoring and evaluating staff, advising the county administrator on the needs of the department and representing the department before the board of county commissioners.
Escambia County Fire Chief Rusty Nail also resigned Wednesday morning. There was no known connection between the two resignations. [Read more...]
