Tate High’s Bloodworth Signs With Southern Union
December 13, 2017
Tate High School’s Ethan Bloodworth has signed to play baseball for Southern Union State Community College in East Alabama. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
School Bus Driver Rear-ends Another School Bus
December 12, 2017
The driver of one school bus rear-ended a second school bus Tuesday afternoon on Chemstrand Road near Kingsfield Road. There were students on at least one of the buses at the time, and there were injuries reported. None of the injuries were serious.
Complete details have not been released as the Florida Highway Patrol continues their investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Man Airlifted After Being Burned In Pickup Truck Fire
December 12, 2017
A man was airlifted to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after his truck erupted in flames on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
The man was southbound on Highway 97 in front of Ernest Ward Middle School when his truck caught fire, according to witnesses. The man continued off the roadway, where his truck came to rest against a concrete traffic signal pole at the corner of Highway 97 and Highway 99A.
The adult male was transported by Escambia County EMS to the nearby Walnut Hill Fire Station and transferred to a LifeFlight helicopter for transport to the burn center at the USA Medical Center in Mobile. He reportedly suffered serious second and third degree burns to his face, arms and hands.
The pickup was a total loss.
Since the vehicle was in motion on the highway at the time the fire started, the incident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
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One Charged In Escambia County Double Homicide
December 12, 2017
A suspect is behind bars in a double homicide Monday night in Escambia County.
Gideon Elias Fussner, 19, was booked into the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning in connection with the shooting deaths of 17-year old Julius Lewis and 19-year old Raymond Martinez about 11:15 p.m. Monday on Weis Lane. He is also charged with the shooting of a third victim, a 17-year old male, found suffering from a gunshot wound.
The shooting stemmed from an apparent ongoing dispute over a female.
Further information has not been released by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Two Critical After Cantonment Motorcycle, Pickup Crash
December 12, 2017
Two people were critically injured in a wreck involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck Monday night in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 8:15 p.m. on Arena Road at County Road 97. The two motorcyclists were transported to area hospital as “trauma alerts”. The driver of the pickup was uninjured and refused medical treatment at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further information has not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
HS Basketball: Jay Sweeps Northview
December 12, 2017
In high school basketball action, Jay swept four games across the board against Northview Monday in Bratt.
BOYS
Jay 42, Northview 38
Jay 38, Northview 22 (JV)
GIRLS
Jay 46, Northview 23
Jay 43, Northview 3
Both varsity teams will take part in the Jay Christmas Tournament later this week.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Get Help Wrapping Your Gifts From The Tate Band
December 12, 2017
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations at Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley. Look for the big white tent and the Tate Showband trailer near the entrance.
Tate Band Gift Wrap Schedule:
- Tuesday, Dec. 12 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 15 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday Dec. 16 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 17 — 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 22 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 24 — 11 am. – 5p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Tate’s Madisen Nelson Commits To Pensacola State
December 12, 2017
Tate High School senior Madisen Nelson has signed her commitment to play softball at Pensacola State College. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Considers Over $700K To Replace Tornado Ravaged Historic Homes In Century
December 12, 2017
The Escambia County Commission is set to approve nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in construction contracts to replace six historic homes that were damaged during the February 2016 Century tornado.
State Disaster State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funding was allocated to Escambia County in 2016 to assist income eligible owner occupants with rehabilitation needs after the EF-3 tornado ravaged the area.
The six properties are located in Century’s Town of Century’s Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District, which is located on the National Register of Historic Places.
In August 2016, Quina Grundhoefer Architects was tasked to create replacement housing plans that would fit with the historic guidelines prescribed by the Town of Century history district as well as meeting approval with the State Historic Preservation Office since the funding is coming from the state. During the course of developing the plans, a geotechnical engineer was consulted due to the extremely mucky and erratic soils in the area. These findings were incorporated into the design of the foundations for the three sites which contained poorer soil conditions according to the engineering findings.
The project was initially advertised for bids on July 20, but the bids were canceled due to pricing exceeding budget. The architect made changes to the plans, and the project was advertised for bids again. Six contractors bid on the project, with Emerald Coast being the lowest bidder that could complete the homes in a group for just over $700,000.
Due to the funds being allocated to individual eligible property owners, six separate contracts are being issued as follows:
- 416 Front Street (owner Brenda Mullins), in the total amount of, $121,060
- 307 Front Street (owners Carl and Marielena Godwin) in the total amount of $114,000
- 300 Front Street (owner Charles Therrell), in the total amount of, $114,960
- 402 Front Street (owner Felic Fussner), in the total amount of, $126,060
- 407 Front Street (owner Jessica Campbell), in the total amount of, $120,060
- 403 Front Street (owner William R. Coker), in the total amount of, $114,060
The Escambia County Commission will give final consideration to the construction contracts during their regular meeting on Thursday.
Redesigned EscambiaVotes.com Launched
December 12, 2017
The office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford launched a completely redesigned version of its EscambiaVotes.com on Monday.
Among the new features is its responsive web design, which tailors the site to the type of device upon which it is being viewed, whether via desktop, phone or tablet. Previously, two versions of the site were maintained – a desktop and mobile version. In addition, the new site offers secure browsing.
The revamped site allows the public to register to vote online, check the status their registration, request a vote-by-mail ballot and track it, view election dates and results, locate precincts and polling locations, find their elected officials along with their contact information, check current candidates and finances, apply to be an election worker and much more. An added feature is a site-wide search engine to allow voters an easier way to find locate the information they are seeking.
EscambiaVotes.com was originally launched in 2005, with a major redesign in 2010, with the intent to expand the reach of the Elections Office by offering a wide array of information and services online.