10,000 Pound Thanksgiving Food Distribution Held In Cantonment
November 16, 2022
The Cantonment Improvement Committee held a 10,000 pound Thanksgiving food distribution Tuesday afternoon.
The distribution at Carver Park on Webb Street also included 200 turkeys.
The CIC event was made possible with contributions from Feeding the Gulf Coast, Manna Food Pantries and Ascend.
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Winning $58K Fantasy Five Tickets Sold In Davisville And Pensacola
November 16, 2022
Two people are both over $58,000 richer this morning after both purchasing winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 tickets in Escambia County.
A winning ticket was sold at the State Line Gift Shop at 11208 Highway 97 in Davisville, in the Piggly Wiggly shopping center. A second winning ticket was sold at Publix at 1100 East Cervantes Street in Pensacola, and a third in Miami.
The winning tickets are worth $58,371.34 each.
The 326 tickets matching four numbers won $86.50 each. Another 8,424 tickets matching three numbers are worth $9 each, and 77,584 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
Tuesday’s winning numbers were 10-18-20-22-24.
Man Allegedly Pulls Knife On Flomaton Officer, Escapes Custody
November 16, 2022
A man that allegedly pulled a knife on a Flomaton police officer before escaping custody Tuesday morning is facing multiple charges.
The Flomaton Police Department responded to a suspicious person complaint at the Circle K on Sidney Manning Boulevard. A Flomaton officer found 36-year old Emmanuel Rabun Bethea in a bathroom and ordered him to leave the business.
Bethea refused commands and turned toward the officer, stating “he’s not leaving”, according to Flomaton Police Chief Johnny Wilson.
“Officer Pittman then drew his duty weapon and gave loud commands to get on the ground and drop the knife,” Wilson said.
The officer was able to handcuff Bethea after several minutes and was escorted outside. He continued to struggle and was able to break free and run across Sidney Manning Boulevard (Highway 29) while still handcuffed, Wilson said.
The officer pursued Bethea and was able to take him into custody with the assistance of deputies from the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office.
Bethea was charged with resisting arrest, escape third degree, disorderly conduct, menacing, and criminal trespassing third degree. He was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bond.
Kingsfield Elementary Holds STEM Family Game Night
November 16, 2022
Big crowds attended the Kingsfield Elementary School STEM Family Game Night at Book Fair Tuesday night. In addition to all the fun, games and education, participants also enjoyed food.
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Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson Receives Player Of The Year, Other Honors From State Coaches Group
November 16, 2022
Northview Chief Jamarkus Jefferson has received numerous honors from the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA).
FACA named Jefferson:
- 1st Team All District Running Back (all classifications)
- 1st Team All Star Nomination FACA District 1 MVP (all classifications)
- FACA District 1 Player Of The Year (all classifications)
In addition, Jefferson is nominated for the Florida Dairy Farmers 1R Player of the Year and Mr. Football for the State of Florida, according to Northview head coach Wes Summerford. Those honors have not yet been named.
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Century’s Buck Showalter Named National League Manager Of The Year
November 16, 2022
Buck Showalter of the New York Mets was named National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday night.
Showalter took home his fourth such honor on Tuesday night, receiving eight of a possible 30 first-place votes in National League balloting. The accolade pulls him even with Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox for the most Manager of the Year Awards in history.
Showalter is the only manager to win the award with four different franchises, as well as one of eight to earn it in both leagues He previously won with the Yankees in 1994, the Rangers in 2004 and the Orioles in 2014. Showalter and Yogi Berra are the only managers to guide both the Mets and Yankees to the playoffs.
“I’m hoping, and rightfully so, that it’s something that everybody takes great pride in,” Showalter said. “It is a recognition of the organization as a whole. The challenge is to maintain and sustain that credibility that you’ve worked so hard for the organization to have. … It’s a great honor for the organization and the coaching staff and so many people that went into the year.”
Showalter owns the second-most wins in Major League history without a World Series title (1,652), trailing only Gene Mauch (1,902) in that category. He is 19th overall on the all-time MLB wins list.
Now 66 years old, Showalter joined the Mets last offseason.
Showalter’s family moved to Century in the late 1950’s. His father served as a teacher, coach and principal at Century High School and Carver Middle in Century for 23 years. Buck Showalter, know as “Nat” to the locals, played Little League ball in a thriving program in Century, and he graduated from Century High School. Century’s modern day Showalter Park bears the family name in honor of his father.
Blue Angels Team Members To Visit Molino Ballpark On Thursday
November 16, 2022
Members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels team are scheduled to visit the Molino Ballpark Thursday evening.
They are scheduled speak about teamwork, working hard and being dedicated to making good choices. And they may get some practice in with the players like the did during a visit earlier this year.
Everyone is welcome at 6 p.m. on the softball side of the softball side of he Don Sutton Ballpark, at 2340 Crabtree Church Road, just off Highway 97.
Pictured: Members of the Blue Angels team visited with players at the Molino Ballpark in April 2022. File photos for NorthEscambia.com.
Century Woman Accused Of Attacking Man And His Pickup Truck With Cement Blocks
November 15, 2022
A Century woman is accused of attacking a man and his pickup truck.
Nekinley Sonita Manuel, 34, was charged with aggravated assault domestic violence related and felony criminal mischief.
The victim told deputies that he purchased winter clothes for an individual and met the victim in order to deliver them. The name and relationship of the individual were redacted from the arrest report.
He got into a verbal argument with Manuel and attempted to leave. She picked up a cement block, threatened him and threw it at the truck, according to an arrest report. She kicked the driver’s door and threw blocks at the truck, damaging a side panel, busting the front windshield and completely busting out the rear window, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The damage was estimated at $1,500.
The victim recorded a portion of the incident on his phone, showing Manuel coming toward the victim with a cement block and walking toward the truck with a cement block, the report states.
Deputies reported finding a cement block in the back seat of the truck, damage to the windows and fender. and a footprint on the driver’s side door panel.
Manuel was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
ECUA Sewer Averaging Begins Today. Here’s What That Means For Your Bill.
November 15, 2022
The Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s sewer averaging period begins today.
If you are an ECUA mainland residential wastewater customer, your annual sewer charges are based on the average number of gallons of water used in your household during the period.
ECUA’s sewer averaging period begins with each residential customer’s first meter reading on or after November 15 (including ECUA sewer customers whose water service is received from another water provider). The length of the sewer averaging period is 90 days. If you have a separate irrigation meter, the water used through the irrigation meter is not included in the sewer averaging calculation.
“Since your actual water consumption during this period will determine your sewer charge for the next twelve months, it is important to check all indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures for leaks. Water wasted due to leaks will affect your monthly water and sewer charges. Most leaks are easy to identify but sometimes, it takes a little creativity to track them down,” ECUA said.
Here are some quick tips to reduce water usage now, and save all year on ECUA sewer charges:
- You need to lubricate, adjust or replace the flush handle if you have to jiggle it to stop the water from running after you flush. The “stuck” handle may be causing the stopper to stay open, allowing water to flow into the bowl.
- Confirm a suspected leak in your toilet’s plumbing by putting several drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. Wait 15 minutes, and if the colored water shows up in the bowl, there is a leak in the tank. Check the toilet’s stopper ball for wear by removing the toilet lid, flushing the toilet, and rubbing the bottom of the stopper with your finger. If the rubber rubs off or crumbles, it is time to replace the stopper.
- Water the lawn and garden only when necessary. ECUA recommends that our customers irrigate between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., an optimum off-peak time.
- Make sure that outside spigots are not forgotten in the “on” position.
- Cut down on the frequency of at-home car washing, or use a commercial car wash.
- Make sure you have a full load before running the washer or dishwasher.
- Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth or shave.
Broxson Named Florida Senate Appropriations Chair
November 15, 2022
Sen. Doug Broxson will serve as the chair of the Florida Senate Appropriations Committee for the next two years.
His selection was announced Monday by incoming Senate President Kathleen Passidomo.
“Senator Broxson and I also share a long history of service together in the House and Senate. I trust his instincts, as well as his decision-making process, particularly when it comes to the budget,” Passidomo said.
“It is a tough job with no shortage of worthy investments to consider. Senator Broxson really took time and learned as much as he could about how we teach our students to read. We know identifying a struggling reader early can change a child’s entire life, and I appreciate the passion Senator Broxson has for this critical issue. His approach to the K-12 budget showed me that Senator Broxson is not content with simply re-adopting the status quo.
“He wants to dig deep and innovate, and that is exactly what we need at this important time in our state. I also appreciate the respect Senator Broxson has for each person he meets, even in times of disagreement. He gives great thought and consideration to every issue before him, and I know he will show that same level of care when working with each Senator on their own budget priorities,” Passidomo added
Passidomo made her selections as leader of a Republican supermajority in the Senate for the next two years.
Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, represents Florida’s Senate District 1, which includes Escambia, Santa Rosa and a portion of Okaloosa counties.
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