Tate High Cheerleader Makayla Hartley Signs With University Of West Georgia
May 16, 2022
Tate High School cheerleader Makayla Hartley has signed with the University of West Georgia Wolves. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunday Afternoon Storms Dump Hail Across The Area, Down Tree In Molino
May 16, 2022
Storms dumped hail across parts of Escambia County Sunday afternoon and downed at least one tree across a North Escambia roadway.
The tree was downed on Highway 95A south of Highland Baptist Church, completely blocking the roadway.
For Monday’s weather forecast, click here.
Pictured: A tree was downed Sunday afternoon on Highway 95A south of Highland Baptist Church. Below: Hail that fell in the area of Highway 29 and W Street. Next below: Hail covers the ground at a business on Davis Highway at Burgess Road. NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Police Release Names, Details In Fiery Crash That Killed One, Injured Another Near Flomaton
May 16, 2022
The Flomaton Police Department has released more information on a fiery single vehicle crash that claimed one life early Friday morning and critically injured another.
The crash happened about 1:25 a.m. on Old Atmore Road about a quarter mile east of Tulip Road, just a few hundred feet north of the Alabama-Florida state line.
On Sunday, Flomaton Police said 21-year old Emily Taylor was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu that left the roadway, struck a tree, overturned and burst into flames.
Taylor was reportedly ejected from the vehicle during the crash and airlifted to an area hospital. The passenger, 24-year old Jacob Maulden, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The Flomaton Police Department is continuing their investigation with assistance from Alabama State Troopers. No criminal charges have been filed at this time, but Flomaton Police Chief Charles Thompson said Sunday that the results of the investigation will be presented to the Escambia County (AL) District Attorney’s Office for review.
The Flomaton and Friendship fire stations, along with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue, and McMillan EMS also responded to the crash.
Photos NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Alumnus Graduates From Marion Military Institute As A Second Lieutenant
May 16, 2022
Northview High School alumnus Colby Morris graduated this past weekend from Marion Military Institute and was pinned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Morris was in the NJROTC at Northview, and NHS instructor Chief Jeffrey Simpkins took part in the ceremony. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
It’s EMS Week In Escambia County
May 16, 2022
It’s EMS Week in Escambia County, as declared in a proclamation by the county commission.
In 1974, President Gerald Ford established EMS Week to recognize the EMS personnel for the important work they do throughout our nation’s communities. This year, Escambia Countyis celebrating EMS Week May 15-21 with the theme, “EMS: Rising to the Challenge.”
The men and women of Escambia County EMS responded to 77,334 calls in 2021. As of Saturday, Escambia County EMS has responded to 23,874 calls so far in 2022. They provide critical care, advanced life support, basic life support, and bariatric transports to county residents and visitors.
“Our employees rise to the challenge each and every day,” said EMS Chief David Torsell III. “I cannot thank them or recognize them enough for their tremendous effort and service to our community.”
Lightning Strike Sparks Large Storage Shed Fire In Cantonment
May 16, 2022
A lightning strike sparked a fire in a large shed Sunday evening in Cantonment.
Escambia County Fire Fire Rescue responded to the fire on Well Line Road west of Madrid Road about 6:10 p.m.
The approximately 600 square foot shed reportedly had no electricity and minimal contents. There were no injuries reported, and the shed was a total loss.
Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby vehicle and a wooded area.
The Cantonment, Ensley, Molino, Bellview, Beulah, and Osceola stations of Escambia Fire Rescue were dispatched to the fire.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Florida Gas Prices Reach New Record Highs, AAA Says
May 16, 2022
The average price for gasoline in Florida reached a new record high of $4.49 per gallon on Sunday. This beats the previous record of $4.38/g, set back in March (soon after Russia invaded Ukraine). Before this year, the record high was $4.08 per gallon, which was set back in 2008.
Florida’s average price jumped about 30 cents in the past week. The state average is now $1.60 per gallon more than a year ago.
Escambia County drivers were paying the lowest average price in the state on Sunday at $4.28. The lowest price Sunday night in North Escambia was $4.18 at a station on Muscogee Road in Cantonment, while several stations in Cantonment and Pensacola were at $4.19
“Drivers are dealing with unprecedented pain at the pump and things could soon get worse before they get better,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We saw more big gains in the gasoline futures market late last week, which could trickle down to yet another 10-20 cent jump at the pump in the near future.”
“Unfortunately, $4 gasoline is likely to be that unwelcome passenger on most Florida summer road trips,” Jenkins continued. “At this point, the state average is not expected to exceed $5 a gallon. However, the fuel market is extremely unstable and things are changing by the day. Either way, drivers should expect gas prices to keep fluctuating throughout the summer and potentially the rest of the year.”
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Wahoos Walk-Off With Series Sweep Over Trash Pandas
May 16, 2022
After a three-hour rain delay, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos rallied for four runs in the bottom of the ninth for a dramatic 6-5 walk-off win and a series sweep over the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Sunday night.
Victor Victor Mesa singled into the right field corner to score pinch runner Thomas Jones from third base, handing the Blue Wahoos their sixth win in a row and the first six-game sweep in team history.
Rocket City scored four early runs in the first inning against Jeff Lindgren, capped by a three-run homer from Ryan Aguilar. Lindgren settled down with three perfect innings afterwards, but only a Cobie Fletcher-Vance RBI single in the fourth inning against Coleman Crow prevented the Blue Wahoos from being blanked in the first half of the game.
Trailing 4-1 after four innings, persistent rain became too much to play through and the tarp was pulled. As the game was not official yet, the two teams waited two hours and 55 minutes before play resumed after 8 o’clock.
Rocket City added an insurance run in the fifth with an RBI double from Orlando Martinez, but the Blue Wahoos got an RBI double from Fletcher-Vance in the sixth to draw to within three runs.
Eli Villalobos and Josh Simpson each turned in scoreless innings before Colton Hock (W, 2-2) worked a scoreless ninth. Trailing 5-2, Griffin Conine led off the ninth with a double before Fletcher-Vance blooped an RBI single, his third run-scoring hit of the night. Bubba Hollins coaxed a walk before Santiago Chávez brought the Blue Wahoos within a run with an RBI single up the middle. Pinch-runner Hayden Cantrelle scored on a Luis Ledo (L, 2-2) wild pitch, setting the stage for Mesa’s walk-off single.
The Blue Wahoos have now won six in a row, their longest streak since May of 2021, and lead the South Division by 2.0 games.
After an off day on Monday, the Blue Wahoos hit the road for a six-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits on Tuesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Molino Dirt Road Divas Win 8U Alabama League Championship
May 15, 2022
The Molino Dirt Road Divas won the Gulf Coast Sports 8U Alabama League Championship Saturday in Robertsdale. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Airlifted Following ATV Crash Near Walnut Hill
May 15, 2022
One person was airlifted to the hospital following an ATV accident Saturday evening west of Walnut Hill.
The accident occurred about 6:30 along North Pineville Road, a dirt road between Arthur Brown Road and Nokomis Road. The adult victim was flown by AirCare medical helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details.
The Walnut Hill and Century stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.