Habitat for Humanity To Hold Orientations In Molino And Cantonment
November 1, 2016
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity will hold informational meetings in Cantonment and Molino.
The new applicant orientation meetings in Cantonment and Molino are for anyone interested in Habitat’s Homebuyer Program.
Meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00 at the Cantonment Fire Station and Wednesday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.
For more information, call Pensacola Habitat for Humanity at (850) 434-5456.
Stop Sign Violation Leads To Drug Arrest
November 1, 2016
A Flomaton man is facing a felony drug charge after allegedly running a stop sign in Century.
According to an arrest report, 28-year old Travis Lee Salter was observed by an Escambia County deputy as he ran as top sign a the intersection of Old Flomaton Road and East Highway 4. During a traffic stop, deputies discovered that his driver’s license was suspended in 2013.
Inside Salter’s pockets, deputies reported finding a syringe and needle , a metal pipe with burnt marijuana residue and bags of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.
Salter was charged with felony methamphetamine possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and knowingly driving with a revoked license. He was also cited for running a stop sign. Salter remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $10,500.
According to court records, Salter was released from the Escambia County Jail on September 1 after serving a 90 sentenced on a previous drug charge.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
November 1, 2016
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 98 – Pensacola Bay Bridge- Intermittent and alternating lane closures near the Pensacola Bay Bridge on U.S. 98, Gregory Street, Bayfront Parkway and 17th Avenue (south of the railroad bridge) from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 until 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 as crews take asphalt pavement core samples.
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Widening from Davis Highway to the Escambia Bay Bridge- Alternating westbound lane closures between Davis Highway (State Road (S.R.) 291/Exit 13) and Scenic Highway (U.S. 90/Exit 17) from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. the week of Sunday, Oct. 30 as crews perform paving work.
- Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road- Drivers will encounter the following impacts on Salt Grass Drive and at the Navy Federal Credit Union entrances the week of Sunday, Oct. 30 as crews relocate utilities in preparation for roadway widening. Traffic flaggers will be on site to safely direct drivers through the work zone. Drivers will be provided access at all times.
- Traffic reduced to one lane on Navy Federal Way from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.
- Traffic reduced to one lane on Heritage Oaks Drive (Navy Federal Credit Union west entrance) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
- Traffic reduced to one lane on Salt Grass Drive (Nature Trail subdivision east entrance) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.
- Traffic reduced to one lane on Heritage Oaks Boulevard (Navy Federal east entrance) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4.
- I-10/ U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase 1- Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 near U.S. 29 the week of Monday, Oct. 31:
- The U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp will be closed Monday, Oct. 31 from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. as crews repair barrier wall. Traffic will be detoured south to make a U-turn at Diamond Dairy Road to access I-10 eastbound. The inside lane of I-10 eastbound will also be closed during this time.
- The U.S. 29 north to I-10 westbound ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 to 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 as crews set beams for the new I-10 eastbound bridge. Traffic will be detoured north to make a U-turn at Broad Street to access I-10 westbound.
- U.S. 29 (S.R. 95) Widening from I-10 to 9 Mile Road- Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road near the U.S. 29/Nine Mile Road overpass from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Nov. 3 as workers construct detours to accommodate the construction of the new bridge.
- S.R. 292 (Perdido Key Drive) Resurfacing from Alabama State Line to ICWW Bridge- Intermittent and alternating daytime lane closures will continue Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4 as crews perform shoulder reconstruction work. Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control.
- I-110 Routine Maintenance- Intermittent northbound lane closures between Airport Road and the Creighton Road Overpass from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance work.
- 9 Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest to U.S. 29- East and westbound near Untreiner Avenue will encounter a traffic shift beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31 as workers replace the raised median with asphalt to accommodate future traffic pattern changes.
- Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727/295) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway to North Pace Boulevard- Outside lane closures on Fairfield Drive between Mobile Highway and North Pace Boulevard between 8:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. from Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 6 as crews perform paving operations.
- I-10 at Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/ Exit 22)- Eastbound lane closure just east of the Escambia Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 as crews clean up a fuel spill from a previous accident.
- Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge Replacement- The road will be closed the week of Monday, Oct. 31 as crews begin construction of a new bridge. Project is anticipated to be complete spring 2017.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 – Pensacola Bay Bridge- Intermittent and alternating lane closures in Gulf Breeze near the Pensacola Bay Bridge on U.S. 98 from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 to 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 as crews take asphalt pavement core samples. Additional samples will be taken from the parking lots of the Wayside Park adjacent to the bridge.
- I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard- Alternating lane closures, between the Escambia Bay Bridge and Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22), from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 3 as crews continue widening work.
- In addition, the eastbound off-ramp at S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) is closed to overweight or oversized trucks. The restriction for specially permitted trucks with loads more than 12-feet wide will continue until early 2017. All other ramps at Avalon Boulevard will not be restricted. The ramp restrictions are related to construction work underway on
I-10 eastbound.
- In addition, the eastbound off-ramp at S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) is closed to overweight or oversized trucks. The restriction for specially permitted trucks with loads more than 12-feet wide will continue until early 2017. All other ramps at Avalon Boulevard will not be restricted. The ramp restrictions are related to construction work underway on
- U.S. 98 at Hoffman Drive in Gulf Breeze Median Safety Improvements- Work will begin the week of Monday, Oct. 31. Motorists can expect a traffic shift in the work zone and intermittent lane restrictions. There will be no lane closures allowed between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
- S.R. 87 Widening from two miles south of the Yellow River to Hickory Hammock Road- Alternating lane closures, from two miles south of the Yellow River Bridge to Hickory Hammock Road (County Road 184), from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the week of Monday, Oct. 31 as crews perform paving and striping work. The Yellow River beneath the S.R. 87 bridge will be temporarily closed Friday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize equipment for construction of the new northbound bridge across the Yellow River. Boaters are advised to avoid this area. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) officers in marked vessels will be immediately upstream and downstream of the Yellow River Bridge to notify boaters of the closure.
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.
Ag Commissioner’s Office Arrests Escambia Man For Pawning Stolen Property
November 1, 2016
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam Monday announced that investigators with his Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement arrested Bobby Ray III, 34, of Pensacola for pawning stolen property and providing false owner information.
Ray pawned approximately $1,950 of stolen property at local pawnshops. Ray was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges including: 12 counts of dealing in stolen property, a second degree felony; one count of grand theft, a third degree felony; and 12 counts of providing false owner information to a pawnbroker, a third degree felony.
Pawnshops are required to obtain annual licenses with the department. Each pawnshop must maintain a net worth of at least $50,000 or file security in the form of a surety bond, letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the amount of $10,000. The department is authorized to impose up to $5,000 of penalties for noncompliance of the law.
Thousands Attend Fall Festivals, Halloween Events (With Gallery)
November 1, 2016
Thousands of people attended fall festivals and Halloween events across the North Escambia area Monday night.
One of the largest was the annual community-wide fall festival at Victory Assembly of God. The festival was a combined effort of three area churches – Victory, Highland Baptist and Cross Faith Church. The interdenominational event was designed to provide a safe activity for attendees from across the community. The event featured a variety of games, bounce house, a hayride and lots of free food.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: A game of “Angry Birds” during a community fall festival Monday night in Molino. Pictured inset: Choosing that perfect prize. Pictured below: Trunk or Treating with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Kids Enjoy Halloween Carnival In Century (With Photo Gallery)
November 1, 2016
Kids of all ages enjoyed a Halloween Carnival Monday afternoon at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center. From carnival style games, to hot popcorn, to a “fun hosue”, there were plenty of activities for all
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Chapter, Alumni Association Receive National Awards
November 1, 2016
Once again, the Northview High School FFA chapter has been named one of the very best in the nation, and the Northview High School FFA Alumni received a national bronze award.
The Northview FFA received the national Two-Star Chapter Award during the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, IN. The Northview High School FFA was named one of Florida’s Finest FFA chapters and recognized on stage during the 88th Florida FFA State Convention & Expo in Orlando this past June.
Northview FFA members attending the national convention in Indianapolis were Donnie Dixon, Cody Kite, Wesley Hardin, Brandon Korinchak, Cole Hassebrock and Mitchell Singleton.
The selection of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of student, chapter and community development and have worked hard to fulfill the mission of the FFA. Northview’s FFA chapter will represent Florida at the national level.
The Northview High School FFA’s “Fresh From Florida Advocacy Program” was also named the second best program in 2015 and 2016 and was previously honored as the best in Florida for three consecutive years.
Pictured: Northview High School FFA members Donnie Dixon, Cody Kite, Wesley Hardin, Brandon Korinchak, Cole Hassebrock and Mitchell Singleton at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Home School Students Learn From Community Helpers
November 1, 2016
Home school students recently attended a Community Helpers Day at the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Cantonment Ballpark. They had a chance to learn from firefighters, an Escambia County Sheriff’s K-9 officer, an Escambia County EMS crew and the crew of a Lifeguard helicopter
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia Deputies Searching For Suspect In Century Stabbing
October 31, 2016
Authorities are searching for a suspect in connection with a stabbing Sunday night in Century.
One person was stabbed at a mobile home in the 300 block of East Pond Street about 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The victim was transported by Lifeguard ambulance to EMS Post 50 in Century and then transferred to LifeFlight helicopter and airlifted to a Pensacaola hospital.
No details on the victim’s name, age or condition were released.
Alfreco Lett, 44, was named as the suspect in the stabbing, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He fled the scene on foot, according to Rhonda Ray, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office. His direction of travel was unknown.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lett is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
‘Miracle’ That Missing Grandmother Found Alive Near Century
October 31, 2016
Family members say it was a miracle that 83-year old Shirley Cooey was found near Century Saturday after being missing for a week.
Cooey was located off Highway 29 on North Canoe Road, a non-maintained dirt road. Her car was stuck deep in the sand of the roadway, where she had apparently spent most of the week. She was located by two Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to a report of a suspicious person.
Cooey had apparently been living out of her car, which had a dead battery. She had food…an uneaten loaf of cinnamon bread was on the passenger seat after her rescue. But her major problem was a lack of liquid. She was transported to an area hospital suffering from dehydration.
“Our family can’t even begin to thank every enough that looked for for a week,” Lindsay Cooey said. “I’m so thankful that that everyone came together to work for her safe return.”
Lindsay Cooey said there were times she doubled that the missing senior would be found alive, but her faith and love for God pulled her through.
“I prayed and prayed and prayed,” she said. “I was reminded by by faith what He is capable of.”
Pictured: Silver Alert missing senior Shirley Cooey was found in her stuck car on North Canoe Road. Pictured inset and immediately below: There was food in the Hundai Sn o NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge;
