Cantonment Woman Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
June 6, 2023
A Cantonment woman is facing drug charges after a June 1 traffic stop in Ensley.
Donna Marie Shell, 38, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence, and knowingly driving with a suspended or revoked license.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped Shell for allegedly making an improper turn from Hope Drive onto Pensacola Boulevard.
An ECSO K-9 alerted on the vehicle, leading to the discovery of a “white rock-like substance” that field tested positive for cocaine, a clear plastic baggie with a powdery substance that also field tested positive for cocaine, and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle, according to an arrest report.
Shell was released on a $5,000 bond.
NHS Cross Country Summer Conditioning Underway
June 6, 2023
Summer conditioning for the Northview cross country team is being held each morning Monday through Friday at 6:30 at Travis Nelson Park on West Highway 4.
For information about cross country or any other Northview High School sport please contact Athletic Director Obreonne Parker at 850-761-6000, ext 302003.
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California Man Killed In I-10 Crash Near Nine Mile Road Exit
June 5, 2023
A 65-year old California man died in an early Monday morning wreck on I-10 near the Nine MIle Road exit.
The man was driving his pickup truck eastbound in the outside lane when he left the roadway to the right, crossed back over the eastbound travel lanes and overturned in the median, the Florida Highway Patrol said in their report.
The man from San Jose, California, was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved.
Three Reportedly Injured In Highway 29 Crash Sunday Night
June 5, 2023
Three people were reportedly injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 29 Sunday night.
The crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Highway 29 southbound about a half mile south of Highway 196, near the Beams of Light Church.
Escambia County EMS transported the injured persons to a Pensacola hospital.
Highway 29 southbound was closed during the crash investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Additional details have not been released.
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Honeysuckle Garden Club Awards Scholarship
June 5, 2023
The Honeysuckle Garden Club recently awarded their first scholarship.
The $500 scholarship was awarded to Cole Poston.
Poston plans to major in horticulture and minor in botany. He will attend Pensacola State College for his first two years and will transfer to University of Florida at the Milton campus.
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Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Century Correctional Institution Officer
June 5, 2023
Inmate Ramesh Higgins recently assaulted an officer at Century Correctional Institution, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Higgins is serving a 10 year sentence for a 2016 Saint Lucie County conviction for robbery with a gun, grand theft with firearm, grand theft of a firearm and armed burglary.
“Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued,” FDC said.
Florida Gas Prices Declined Again Last Week, AAA Says
June 5, 2023
Florida gas prices declined a nickel last week. The state average on Sunday was $3.36 per gallon, the lowest daily average price since late April.
In Escambia County, the average per gallon was $3.24 Sunday. A low of $3.15 in North Escambia was at a Highway 29 station in Cantonment, while Pensacola area prices bottomed out at $2.95 at the warehouse clubs.
“Pump prices have been under pressure during the past month, due to falling oil prices,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, oil prices could strengthen this week. Over the weekend, OPEC agreed on another round of oil production cuts. It’s unclear how much of an effect this will have on fuel prices, but if oil prices rise significantly, drivers would likely see higher prices at the pump.”
This is the latest in several rounds of production cuts. Last year, OPEC agreed to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. In April, the cartel surprised the market by cutting an additional 1.16 million barrels per day. This caused a brief jump in oil prices, which cooled through May. OPEC hopes this additional 1 million b/d cut will send oil prices higher again.
Overnight, the U.S. price of oil traded at above $72 per barrel. That’s only about a dollar more than Friday’s closing price, and within the same range that oil prices have been in during the past month.
Blue Wahoos Fall to Shuckers In Road Trip Finale
June 5, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos came up just shy in the final game of their 12-game road trip on Sunday evening, falling 6-5 to the Biloxi Shuckers.
A five-run seventh, capped by a Jackson Chourio three-run homer, proved to be the difference for the Shuckers as the Blue Wahoos were forced to settle for a series split and a 6-6 record in their two weeks away from Pensacola.
After a pregame rain delay of an hour and 16 minutes, the first five innings moved quickly. Pensacola managed only an infield single from J.D. Orr against Justin Jarvis (W, 6-2), and Jonathan Bermudez held the Shuckers hitless thanks to a pair of leaping catches from Griffin Conine – including a home run robbery of Jeferson Quero in the fourth inning.
Pensacola scratched a run across in the sixth thanks to a Nasim Nuñez walk and stolen base, followed by a Dane Myers RBI single, but the Shuckers answered back in their half of the inning. Wes Clarke ended the no-hit bid with a leadoff single and scored on a bases-loaded walk to tie the game 1-1.
Austin Roberts (L, 2-1), who coaxed an inning-ending double play to leave the bases full in the sixth, ran into trouble in the seventh. Felix Valerio hit a go-ahead two-run double before Chourio launched his three-run homer against Cristian Charle to give the Shuckers a 6-1 lead.
The Blue Wahoos chipped away with three runs in the eighth and another in the ninth against Abner Uribe (S, 5), but saw their comeback bid fall just short.
The Blue Wahoos lost a game in the South Division standings, and are now 5.0 games ahead of second-place Biloxi and Montgomery with 18 games to play in the first half.
After an off day on Monday, the Blue Wahoos welcome the Montgomery Biscuits to Pensacola for a six-game series on Tuesday.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Cantonment Crash
June 4, 2023
One person was airlifted to the hospital following a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Cantonment.
The motorcyclist lost control as they attempted to avoid debris in the roadway on Jacks Branch Road just off Muscogee Road about 3:40 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and went over the guardrail.
The rider was flown by helicopter to a Pensacola hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details.
The Cantonment, Beulah and Ensley Stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s also responded.
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Here’s A Big List Of VBS Events Across The North Escambia Area This Summer
June 4, 2023
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition across the North Escambia area. A list of VBS events is below.
To submit your North Escambia area VBS, email news@northescambia.com, or click here for our contact form.
First Baptist Bratt VBS
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will host Twists & Turns VBS through June 8 from 6-8:30 nightly for ages four through sixth grade. The church is located at 4570 Highway 4 in Bratt.
Cottage Hill Baptist Church Summer Jam
Cottage Hill Baptist Church Summer Jam is 9 a.m. until noon June 5-8. Open to all upcoming students grades K-4 with a separate Summer Jam for preteens.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment VBS
“Keepers of the Kingdom” Vacation Bible School will be held June 5-9 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Classes for all ages, including adults. Dinner will be served nightly. Register online.
Dogwood Park Baptist Church VBS
Dogwood Park Baptist Church “VBS Operation Arctic: Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet” June 5-9 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. for ages K5-5th grade. Stories, crafts, games and more. The church is located at 3301 Highway 97, Molino.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church VBS
Walnut Hill Baptist Church “Stellar” VBS will be June 11-15 from 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 4 through 5th grade. Snacks served nightly.
Poplar Dell Baptist VBS
Popular Dell Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 12-16 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Classes for age 2 through adult. The theme will be “Keepers of the Kingdom, Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth”.
Oak Grove Baptist Church VBS
Oak Grove Baptist Church “Twists & Turns” Vacation Bible School will be held June 12-16 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Dinner provided each night, petting zoo, games, Bible study and more.
Highland Baptist Church VBS
Highland Baptist Church “Stellar” Vacation Bible School will be June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m.
Charity Baptist Church
Charity Baptist Church will hold VBS June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. for grades K-5 though 5th at 1675 West West Roberts Road in Cantonment.
Shiloh Free Will Baptist VBS
“Stellar” Vacation Bible School will be held June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. at Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. For grades pre-K through 5th grade. More info: Call (850) 860-4856.
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church VBS
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS for children 5 years old through ninth grade June 25 – 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. The church is located at 6840 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church on Bogia Road will hold Keepers of the Kingdom Vacation Bible School July 9-14 from 4-7 p.m. Click here for online registration.