For The Second Time, Woman Wins Big On Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold In Beulah
August 29, 2023
For the second time in less than two months, a woman has won the top prize on a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Beulah.
A ticket sold at the SP Food Mart at West Nine Mile Road and Bridlewood Road was one of three winning tickets in the Sunday, August 20 midday drawing and was worth $18,317.59. The two other winning tickets were both sold in Miami.
According to the Florida Lottery, the cash option on the winning ticket was claimed by Lori Lee Stuard of Robertsdale.
Stuard also won a $28,725.68 top prize on a ticket sold at the Publix on Beulah Road at Nine Mile Road for the July 9 midday drawing.
Honey Company Proposes Molino Processing, Warehouse Facility On Highway 97
August 29, 2023
An established honey company looking to construct a facility on Highway 97 in Molino.
East Hill Honey Company of Pensacola has grown to the point that a much larger processing and bottling facility is needed, according to documents filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
The proposed project is located on a seven acre site at 2900 Highway 97 on the east side of the intersection with Pilgrim Trail. There is currently a mobile home and an 1,800 square foot metal building on the property, and the company will construct an 6,000 square foot metal building. The new building will house honey extraction equipment in addition to honey packing and warehouse operations.
“This project proposal would allow the company to keep those activities local rather than outsourcing this to another area,” the company said in an application document.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee will hold a pre-application meeting on the plan on Wednesday.
Cantonment Native Serving On Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz
August 29, 2023
A Cantonment native is serving on the USS Nimitz. Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Devante Bonham is pictured performing maintenance on a flight control mission computer aboard the aircraft carrier recently. Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. Photo for NorthEscambia.com by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Valdes, click to enlarge.
Tate Lil Aggies Cheer Camp, Northview Mini Chief Cheer Camp Both Coming Soon
August 29, 2023
Youth cheerleading clinics are coming up at both Tate and Northview high schools.
TATE HIGH SCHOOL
The Tate High School Lil Aggies Fall Cheer Clinic will be Saturday, September 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon with a parent showcase at noon.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, September 1.
All Lil Aggie athletes will receive an Exclusive 2023 Lil Aggie t-shirt and a Lil Aggie hair bow. In addition, they will receive free admission into the varsity football game on Friday, September 29, 2023, where they will get to participate in the pregame runout and cheer the first quarter of the game with the Tate Varsity Cheerleaders.
The Lil’ Aggies Fall Cheer Clinic will teach athletes proper stretch techniques, Tate sideline cheers, proper jump techniques and motion placement, as well as stunting and tumbling skill building. All Lil Aggies will be provided with a snack and drink as they leave the cheer clinic.
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
The Northview Mini Chief Cheerleading Clinic will be held September 8 and September 22 from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $35 per child with snacks and drinks included. Campers or teams will learn individual cheer skills, partner stunts, a spirit dance and have fun. They will also have a chance to cheer with the Northview cheerleaders under the Friday night lights at an upcoming football game.
Attendees should have comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Questions? Email lauren.ashleymccall@yahoo.com
Pictured: The 2023 Lil Aggies Summer Cheer Camp. File photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Child Airlifted To Hospital After Near-Drowning Incident At Lake Stone
August 28, 2023
A young child was airlifted Sunday night after a near-drowning incident at Lake Stone near Century.
A 3-year old was pulled from the water about 7:45 p.m. near a boat launch on a dirt road that runs along the northern shore of the public lake on West Highway 4. The child was reportedly with someone fishing and had wandered away.
The child was airlifted by Medstar AirCare helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital. Escambia County EMS, the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Further details have not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Man Allegedly Shot At In Century Now Facing Charges
August 28, 2023
A man allegedly shot at in Century back in July has now been arrested in connection with the incident.
Coley Ray Daw, 38, is charged with armed burglary of a vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, grand theft of a firearm and petit theft. He remained in jail Monday with bond set at $70,000.
Norman Tracy Tedder, 57, returned to his home on Old Flomaton Road in Century and found a pickup truck parked next to his vehicle. He allegedly armed himself with a shotgun and fired warning shots into the air before later firing a warning shot over Daw’s head.
About and hour and a half later as it was getting dark, he said he observed Daw with a flashlight walking through the edge of the woods and saying “if he’s here, I’ve got something for him in my pocket”, according to an arrest report.
Still armed with a shotgun, Tedder ordered Daw to stop where he was, the report continues.
Daw advised that his truck was broke down, and Daw said he was related to Tedder’s wife Tabitha Tedder, who is now in prison in the child abuse case,. Tedder held Daw at gunpoint until he removed a rifle from the truck, the report states.
Tedder told deputies he helped Daw fix his truck, and he drove away.
Tedder reported that he found items missing from his vehicle, including the shotgun, a tool box and socket set worth $300, and another socket set valued at $197.
Tedder was originally charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, robbery with a firearm, criminal mischief, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and improper exhibition of a firearm. A charge of discharging a firearm in public was dropped. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Tedder previously pleaded guilty and was convicted of dealing in stolen property in 1998. He was sentenced to one year and six months probation. Tedder was also found incompetent to stand child in a child neglect case.
Man Fatally Stabbed At Escambia County Flea Market
August 28, 2023
A man was fatally stabbed over the weekend at an Escambia County flea market.
The man was stabbed at the T&W Flea Market on North T Street on Saturday morning. Deputies arrived to find the victim with a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Witnesses told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that the victim was involved in an argument when he was stabbed.
At last report, the search for a suspect was ongoing.
These Are This Week’s Road Construction Traffic Delay Hotspots
August 28, 2023
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:
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center – The truck parking lot at the Escambia County I-10 Welcome Center, located at mile marker four, will be temporarily closed until fall when the Welcome Center improvements are scheduled to be complete. The front and middle car parking lots are open.
- East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) Roadway Improvements from Chemstrand Road to east of Baldridge Drive – The bicycle lanes are temporarily closed to allow crews to widen the turn lanes and construct new five-foot bicycle lanes. In addition, the speed limit has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as vehicles and bicycles share the roadway. The closure and speed limit reduction will be in place until the project is complete later this summer.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Northbound and southbound traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) is shifted to one outside travel lane in each direction between Rudolph Street and Green Street. The shift will be in place through August as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage will be in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- Lillian Highway (State Road (S.R.) 298) Resurfacing from north of U.S. 98 to east of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) - Drivers will encounter alternating daytime lane closures on Lillian Highway, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as crews perform drainage and driveway improvement work. In addition, drivers will encounter nighttime closures, between Fairfield and Blue Angel Parkway, Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform widening and resurfacing work.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed through fall 2024 as crews replace the Canoe Creek bridge. Traffic is directed through a 5.6-mile detour using Bratt Road to Pine Barren Road, then back to C.R. 4.
- North Palafox Street (U.S. 29/S.R. 95) Resurfacing from Cervantes Street (S.R. 10A) to Brent Lane (S.R. 296) – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures, between Cervantes Street and Brent Lane, Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform sidewalk work.
- Routine Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures Tuesday, Aug. 29 through Saturday, Sept. 2 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for manhole rehabilitation at the following locations:
- S.R. 291 (North Davis Highway) east of Lloyd Street
- U.S. 90 (West Cervantes Street) at North Reus Street intersection
- U.S. 90 (West Cervantes Street) at North Coyle Street intersection
- U.S. 98 (West Garden Street) at North Donelson Street intersection
- SR 292 (North Pace Boulevard) at West Wright Street, West Belmont Street, West Strong Street, West La Rua Street, West Jackson Street, U.S. 90 (West Cervantes Street), and West Gadsden Street intersections.
- S.R. 295 (West Fairfield Drive) Routine Maintenance at North S Street – Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Aug. 28 through Monday, Sept. 11 for sidewalk repair operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 (S.R. 30/Gulf Breeze Parkway/Navarre Parkway) Resurfacing of specific areas from Abercrombie Road to Calle De Palencia Street - Drivers on U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway), between S.R. 87 and Calle De Palencia Street, may encounter intermittent lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Tiger Park Lane and Bayshore Road Sunday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- Beginning Sunday, Aug. 27, motorists traveling eastbound will encounter a new traffic configuration from west of Bayshore Road to east of Green Briar Parkway as lanes will be shifted slightly north to allow for crews to perform construction activities on the south side of the eastbound lanes.
- I-10 Resurfacing from S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to east of S.R. 87 – Motorists will encounter nighttime east and westbound lane closures Monday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations.
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers may experience lane closures in the outside (right) lane of U.S. 90 eastbound on the Simpson River Bridge the week of Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews place concrete for the new bridge. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
- U.S. 98 Turn Lane Construction West of Tiger Lake Drive – Motorists will encounter intermittent southbound lane closures Monday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Aug. 31 for the constructing of a new turn lane.
- U.S. 90 Turn Lane Construction near Watkins Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent westbound lane closures Wednesday, Aug. 30 through Friday, Sept. 1 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the constructing of a new turn lane.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Florida Average Gas Price The Lowest In Nearly A Month
August 28, 2023
Florida gas prices are moving lower again. The state average declined nearly 15 cents per gallon throughout the past 10 days.
Sunday’s state average was $3.71 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since July 31st.
A North Escambia low was of $3.34 was available Sunday night on Highway 29 in Cantonment. A low of $3.25 could be found in Pensacola on Nine Mile Road.
“The price of oil fell to its lowest level in a month, further reducing the cost of producing gasoline,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
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Blue Wahoos, Shuckers Canceled in Biloxi After Just Two Batters
August 28, 2023
Only two batters into the series finale between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Biloxi Shuckers, rain forced the delay and eventual cancellation of Sunday’s game at MGM Park. As it was the final regular season matchup between the two teams, the game will not be made up.
Victor Mesa Jr. singled against Carlos Rodriguez to lead off the ballgame, and before Jacob Berry could complete his at-bat, a rapid arrival of intense rain prompted the teams to take cover.
After an off day Monday, the Blue Wahoos begin a six-game home series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Tuesday.
written by Erik Bremer