Register Now For Century’s Boats And Floats Christmas Parade
November 21, 2016
Century’s 4th Annual Boats and Floats Christmas Parade is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 17.
The parade will line up at 5 p.m. at Century Auto Parts and travel south on North Century Boulevard (visitors must stand on the southbound side) to Showalter Park were there will be vendors and many more festivities. Winners of the boat/float contest will be announced at Showalter Park.
For more information, or to register to enter the parade, call Kim at (850) 256-3208.
Pictured: The 2015 Boats and Floats Christmas Parade in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Community Thanksgiving Service Held
November 21, 2016
Multiple churches in the Molino joined together Sunday night for the annual Molino Community Thanksgiving Service at Highland Baptist Church. The service focused on unity the Church and Thanksgiving. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors Cross Country Team
November 21, 2016
The Northview High School Cross Country team recently celebrated their season at Sky Zone in Pensacola. Awards presented included (listed below each photo):
Coach’s Award winners: Brandon Korinchak, Lexxi Baggett.
Most Improved: Starla Weaver.
Fastest: Brandon Korinchak and Marissa Rothrock.
Jumni Ross Award: Sara McCreary.
Seniors: Brandon Korinchak, Sara McCreary, Adrian King. Not pictured: Lettering: Jace Weber, Josiah Stilwell, Marissa Rothrock, Cheyenne Johnson, Kirsten White.
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Walnut Hill Man Claims $105K Prize For Lottery Ticket Sold In Cantonment
November 21, 2016
A Walnut Hill man has claimed a $$105,937.07 prize for a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Cantonment
Raymond E. Poitier purchased the ticket at the Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29. The ticket one of two winning tickets sold for the October 28 drawing. The other winning ticket was sold in Miami.
The 358 tickets matching four numbers won $95 each. Another 11,219 tickets matching three numbers are worth $8.50 each, and 10,735 tickets holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
The October 28 winning numbers were 07-08-10-16-25.
Escambia Commission Installation, Reorganization Meeting Set For Tuesday
November 20, 2016
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners’ installation and reorganization meeting is Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Escambia County Government Complex, Board Chambers, located at 221 Palafox Place in Pensacola. Each November the board holds a reorganization meeting, during which the newly-elected or re-elected commissioners are sworn into office and the new chairman and vice chairman assume their roles.
At the meeting, District 1 Commissioner-elect Jeff Bergosh, District 3 Commissioner Lumon May and District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will take the oath of office. In addition, the board will reorganize with District 2 Commissioner Doug Underhill serving as chairman and District 1 Commissioner-elect Jeff Bergosh serving as vice chairman for the coming year.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
November 20, 2016
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. There will be no work that requires lane closures on state roadways from 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holidays.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 29 (State Road (S.R.) 95) Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to 9 Mile Road- Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 near the U.S. 29/Nine Mile Road overpass between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. through Tuesday, Nov. 22 as workers install barrier wall to accommodate the construction of the new bridge. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Perdido Key Drive (S.R. 292) Resurfacing from the Alabama State Line to the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge- Intermittent and alternating daytime lane closures will continue through Tuesday, Nov. 22 as crews perform shoulder reconstruction work. Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Davis Highway (S.R. 291) Resurfacing from north of Fairfield Drive to north of Langley Avenue- Intermittent lane restrictions from Brent Lane to Langley Avenue continue through Monday, Nov. 21. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Turn Lane Construction east of I-10 Interchange- Westbound right, outside lane closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 as crews construct a westbound right turn lane into Westwood Apartments.
- 9 Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest to U.S. 29- Motorists traveling Untreiner Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Powell Street will encounter intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Tuesday, Nov. 22 as crews lay additional asphalt for an upcoming traffic shift. Once paving is complete, traffic will be shifted eastward onto the temporary asphalt as crews begin drainage improvements on the west side of Untreiner Avenue. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727/295) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway to North Pace Boulevard- Intermittent and alternating lane closures on Fairfield Drive between Mobile Highway and North Pace Boulevard between 8:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. through Wednesday morning, Nov. 23 as crews perform paving operations. Work will resume Monday, Nov. 28.
- Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge Replacement- The road is temporarily closed as crews begin construction of a new bridge. The project is anticipated to be complete spring 2017.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Bridge– The outside lane of U.S. 98 eastbound, on the east end of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze, will be closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 as crews perform tree trimming work.
- S.R. 87 Maintenance Operations from Ridge Crest Drive to Magnolia Street in Milton- Southbound outside, right lane closed from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 as crews test and repair air leaks in manholes.
- I-10 Resurfacing from east of S.R. 87 to the Okaloosa County Line- Intermittent and alternating lane closures east and westbound between the S.R. 87 interchange and the Okaloosa County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 through Wednesday, Nov. 23 as crews perform construction activities. Motorists are reminded the speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH within the lane closure.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling in a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Three Pedestrians Hit By Vehicle, One Dies
November 20, 2016
One of three pedestrians hit by a vehicle early Saturday morning in Escambia County has died.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 19-year old Bryant Zachidny was westbound on Navy Boulevard approaching Old Corry Field Road as three pedestrians were walking north across Navy Boulevard in a crosswalk. Zachidny’s 201 Chevrolet Lumina struck all three pedestrians at 12:05 a.m.
Nicholas Murphy, 19, later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baptist Hospital. Breona Mackoff, 18, and Zachary Meehan, 18, were also hit. Mackoff ws listed in critical condition at Baptist Hospital, while Meehan received injuries and was not transported to the hospital.
Any charges against Zachidny are pending the outcome of the FHP investigation.
Bratt Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
November 20, 2016
The following students (pictured above) were named Students of the Month for October at Bratt Elementary School.
Raegan Abbott
Desiray Bagwell
Ryleigh Barnes
Isaiah Boatwright
Alysa Bryan
Luke Bryan
Jaxon Byrd
Chloe Criswell
Colton Criswell
Noah Faulkner
Audrey Franklin
Brody Hall
Anthony Johnson
Noah Luker
Mikayla McAnally
Walker Morris
Hunter Parker
Jonathan Patrick
Reagan Peebles
Ally Richardson
Dakota Richardson
Cassie Stilwell
Jeremy Thomas
Bentley Van Pelt
The students pictured below, Cassie Stilwell and Chloe Criswell, were chosen to represent Bratt Elementary School as Escambia County Students of the Month for October.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dodge Ram Driver Dodges Dog, Hits Tree
November 19, 2016
One person was injured when a vehicle hit a tree near Barrineau Park early Saturday morning.
The accident happened about 6:30 a.m. on Barrineau Park Road at Barrineau Lane. The driver said she attempted to dodge a dog in her Dodge Ram and collided with the tree in the process. She was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Boat, RV Crash In Molino Slows Traffic For Hours
November 19, 2016
There were no injuries in an accident in Molino just before noon Friday involving an RV and a boat.
A driver lost control of an RV that was pulling a boat on a trailer, running off Highway 29 just south of Molino Road. The vehicle continued into a ditch, with the RV entering a wooded area. The boat broke free from the trailer, and passed the RV, coming to rest in the ditch.
The wreck slowed traffic on Highway 29 into the evening hours as large crane was brought in to remove the boat.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
