Friday Night Football Scoreboard
October 5, 2024
Here are this week’s football scores from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Baker 20 Northview 6 [Read more...]
- West Florida 35, Gulf Breeze 7
- Pine Forest 13, Crestview 7
- Pensacola 23 Washington 0
- Pensacola Catholic 48, Mobile Christian 20
- Escambia 28, Navarre 18
- Pace 35, Madison County 31
- Tate – Bye
- Jay 49, Central 0 (Thursday)
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 33. Monroe County 6
- Snook Christian, 34, Escambia Academy 0
- Orange Beach 38, Escambia County (Atmore) 6
- T.R. Miller 48, Cottage Hill Christian Academy 7
- W.S. Neal 32, Satsuma 26
Pictured: The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Police Search For PenAir Robbery Suspect
October 5, 2024
The Pensacola Police Department is searching for a suspect in the Friday morning robbery of a local credit union.
The robbery happened about 9:34 a.m. at the PenAir Credit Union at 1289 Airport Boulevard, in front of Lowes’ q.
Pensacola Police said the suspect demanded money while carrying a trash bag.
The suspect was described as a 50 to 60-year-old white or Hispanic male wearing blue rain gear, white face coving, white shoes, carrying a trash bag.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1901, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP
Driver Swerves To Avoid Skeleton On Highway 29, Crashes Into Wooded Area
October 4, 2024
A driver on Highway 29 in Cantonment swerved to avoid a skeleton on Highway 29 and crashed into a wooded area Friday morning.
The woman was southbound on Highway 29 near Success Drive just before 7 a.m. when she swerved to miss another vehicle that had swerved to avoid an object that fell out of the back of a truck. She lost control on the wet roadway, crossed over both northbound lanes and ran into nearby woods. She was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The object drivers avoided turned out to be part of a skeleton — the leg bones no longer connected to the rest of the 12-foot Halloween yard decoration.
We are told that the driver of the truck stopped to render assistance.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Man Accused Of Assaulting, Robbing Woman After Leaving Local Drug House
October 4, 2024
A Century man is accused of hitting and robbing a woman in Century after they left a purported local drug house.
Don Duran Dubose, Jr., 32, was charged with robbery of an individual, petit theft and battery. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning with bond set at $25,000.
Dubose allegedly struck the female victim in the face, pushed her to the ground and took her belongings.
She told Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies that she had been arguing with Dubose after they drove away from the “spice house” near Showalter Park in Century because he was having a relationship with another woman, according to an arrest report. She stated that Dubose struck in the face, and she told him to get out of her car.
Later she stopped the car near Fannie Road and Campbell Road and again told Dubose to get out of the car. He refused, and she got out the car, the report states. At that point, Dubuse took her keys, pone and a Case brand pocket knife from the women, according to deputies.
The victim told deputies that she then took a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a lighter, threatening to light him on fire if he hit her again.
Dubose denied the allegations.
The female has a contusion on her face, but declined EMS, according to The ECSO.
Atmore Man Charged With Stealing Patient File From Hospital
October 4, 2024
An Atmore man is accused of stealing a patient file from the local hospital.
Christopher Dortch, 44, was charged with burglary third degree and theft of properly fourth degree.
Atmore Community Hospital reported that Dortch entered a restricted restricted office and removed a patient’s file and other items, according to the Atmore Police Department.
The file and other unspecified items were recovered just before Dortch’s arrest.
Northview Downs Central (With Gallery)
October 4, 2024
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Central Jaguars 3-2 Thursday night.
Northview won by scores of 25-11, 16-25, 25-18, 15-25, 15-10.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Lady Chiefs will host the Tate Aggies Monday at 5:30 before wrapping up their regular season on October 10 at home against W.S. Neal.
NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Craft Extravaganza Saturday At Community Center
October 4, 2024
The Molino Mid County Historical Society will host a Craft Extravaganza this Saturday. The event will showcase the talents of local artisans and crafters, offering a variety of handmade treasures.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can browse a wide selection of handcrafted items, including home decor, jewelry, walking sticks, wreaths, cups, flower arrangements, 3D printed creations, gifts and more. Food vendors will also be on site to satisfy hungry shoppers., including a mullet fish fry.
The Craft Extravaganza will be held indoors at the Molino Community Center, at 6450 Highway 95A North.
Century Council Divided After Mayor Spent $161,790 In Violation Of Charter
October 3, 2024
Century Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. violated the town charter this week by exceeding his spending limit by $161,590. And he says it saved the town a nearly $200,000.
The town was facing a $134.883 increase in premiums to $351,963 to keep the same longstanding Preferred Governmental Trust policy written by Underwood Anderson Insurance in Pensacola. That included an increase for workers compensation from $27,546 to $31,070, and an increase for a package with business auto, general liability, commercial property crime, inland marine and management liability from $189,566 to $320,893.
“We looked into some price shopping,” Gomez said, “and compared apples to apples for the same policy and coverage.”
“I took the liberty to go with the Florida League of Cities,” the mayor said. “If I did something wrong, well, I’ll bite that. We need to start visiting these contracts rather than just let them linger.”
Gomez received one other quote from the Florida League of Cities for coverage from Florida Municipal Insurance Trust for a total of $161,790 in premiums.
Gomez told the town council that he accepted the Florida League proposal for $161,790 to ensure the town as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, allowing the Underwood Anderson coverage to lapse at the same time. Tuesday was the first day of the town’s new fiscal year.
That move, the mayor said, saved the town $190,173.
“That’s a substantial savings, and that’s taxpayers’ dollars that I’m trying to conserve,” he said.
And it led to a lot of questions from his town council because under the town charter, the mayor has a spending limit of just $200 without prior council approval.
At this week’s meeting, town council members questioned why Gomez was not better prepared knowing in advance that the town’s current insurance policy would expire as of October 1, and they questioned when he received the Florida League of Cities proposal. They also stressed that he could have called a special meeting for a council decision prior to the October 1 deadline.
“We just got the quotes in just enough time to compare them,” he said. NorthEscambia.com made a public records request for dated proposals, and, in the absence of dates, any other document or email showing the dates of the proposals. We received undated proposals and nothing else, even upon a second request for dated information.
“It sounds to me like we waited until the last minute, and it was a rush decision,” Council member Shelisa McCall said. “It may not be the best decision because the price difference is too much to be comfortable; it feels like something is lacking in the new policy.”
“OK, we’ve got a whole year to discuss that,” Gomez replied. “Right now, we were binded last night with the Florida League of Cities.”
The first motion by councilmember Alicia Johnson to ratify the insurance contract approved by the mayor failed due to the lack of a second from any of the council members. The council then took about 20 minutes to review and compare the proposals, which they had not yet seen.
McCall said she quickly spotted one difference in coverages — one million in fire coverage in the previous policy versus a half million in the new policy.
Johnson said she was confident that the administration had made a proper comparison, and she again made a motion to insure with the Florida League of Cities carrier. The motion passed 3-1, with McCall against. Sandra McMurray-Jackson, who has participated in earlier parts of the meeting by phone, was not longer on the line for the vote.
The council did not formally ratify the mayor’s expenditure in violation of the charter.
Pictured top: Century council members Henry Cunningham, Shelisa McCall, and Alicia Johnson review insurance proposals. Pictured top inset: Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. explains insurance proposals to the council. Pictured bottom inset: Council president Dynette Lewis. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview High Announces Homecoming Court
October 3, 2024
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Northview High School has named their 2024 homecoming court.
Senior Maids
- Payton Daw
- Maddie May Driskell
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Sophia Morris
- Lacey Sapp
- Lily Smallwood
Junior Maids
- Kate Beasley
- Riley Brooks
- Aakira Davis
- Noel Pugh
- Noel Pugh
Sophomore Maids
- Lacie Kittrell
- Mikayla McAnally
- Makayla Plato
Freshmen Maids
- Meeyah Lassiter
- Allie Penton
- Madalyn Pittman
- Avery Trawick
The homecoming queen will be named during a ceremony that begins at 6 p.m. Friday in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium on the Northview campus.
Pictured top: The 2024 Northview High School homecoming court. Front row: Payton Daw, Lilly Smallwood, Mary Catherine Hughes, Noel Pugh, Allie Penton, and Meeyah Lassiter. Back row: Mikayla McAnally, Lacie Kittrell, MaKayla Plato, and Maddie May Driskell, Lacey Sapp, Sophia Morris, Aakira Davis, Kate Beasley, Riley Brooks, Avery Trawick, Madalynn Pittman. Pictured below: The court from each class. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Senior Court. Payton Daw, Maddie Mae Driskell, Lacey Sapp, Sophia Morris, Lilly Smallwood, and Mary Catherine Hughes.
Junior Court: Aakira Davis, Kate Beasley, Noel Pugh, amd Riley Brooks.
Sophomore Court: Lacie Kittrell, MaKayla Plato, and Mikayla McAnally.
Freshman Court: Madalynn Pittman, Meeyah Lassiter, Allison Penton, and Avery Trawick.
Highway 164 Widening Project Nearly Complete; Pine Forest Paving Begins in Walnut Hill
October 3, 2024
A widening project on Highway 164 is nearing completion as a new resurfacing project gets underway on Pine Forest Road.
Highway 164
The $1.25 million Highway 164 project, funded by the Local Option Sales Tax, aims to improve safety along the dangerously narrow roadway by widening 2.16 miles. The first two phases were completed ahead of schedule, widening Highway 164 from Highway 97 to Green Village Road and from Green Village Road toward North Highway 29.
The final phase involves widening the portion on either side of North Pine Barren Road. Crews are completing paving and sodding work this week. The final thermoplastic striping and reflective pavement markings will be completed 14 -16 days after final paving, according to Escambia County.
Pine Forest Road
Crews are paving just under six miles of Pine Forest Road in Walnut Hill from Highway 97 to Arthur Brown Road. The project is expected to be completed by next week. Final thermoplastic striping and reflective pavement markings will be completed about 14 days after paving is complete. The project cost is approximately $1.3 million.
Pictured: Final paving on a Highway 164 widening project near Pine Barren Road. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
