No One Has Claimed $40K For Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Jay Seven Months Ago
December 15, 2020
No one has claimed a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold seven months ago in Jay.
The ticket sold at the Farmers Country Market on Highway is worth $40,351.08 after matching all five numbers in the May 15 Fantasy 5 drawing. The winner numbers were 5-9-11-26-29.
Another winning ticket sold at the Milton Exxon on Caroline Street in Milton has been claimed by Mack L. Dixon of Bagdad.
Correctional Officers In Century Assaulted In Two Separate Incidents
December 15, 2020
Correctional officers in Century were recently assaulted by inmates in two separate incidents, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Inmate Jamaal Dunbar assaulted an officer by striking them in the face.
Inmate Aaron Reyna assaulted an officer by striking them. The correctional officer was injured and evaluated by medical staff.
In both cases, FDC said staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.
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Old Chemstrand Closed Near Pauline Street Due To Water Main Break
December 14, 2020
A portion of Old Chemstrand Road near is closed near Gonzalez Baptist Church due to a water main break Monday afternoon.
Old Chemstrand is closed between Pauline Street (near the railroad tracks) and 2nd Avenue (near the post office).
Motorist are being detoured on Pauline Street, 2nd Avenue and Bradley Boulevard. The detour is expected to remain in place for at least two days while Gonzalez Utilities works to repair the water main break.
Second Suspect Arrested For Attempted Homicide In June Drive-by Shooting
December 14, 2020
A second suspect has been arrested for attempted homicide in connection with an Ensley shooting in June.
Kei’yhaun DyWane Irby, 20, is now charged with attempted homicide, firing a weapon in a residential area, firing a weapon into a vehicle, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and using a weapon in the commission of a felony. He is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
The shooting incident ended on Untreiner Avenue about 6:55 p.m. on June 16. It started on Aaron Drive when gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles. The vehicles chased each other, with one flipping over on Untreiner Avenue. One person was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside the overturned vehicle and was transported to a local hospital.
The second suspect, 20-year old Kerrick Van Teamer, 20, was charged in June with attempted homicide, firing a weapon into a vehicle, firing a weapon in public, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
80% Of Escambia County Remote Learners Failing To Make Adequate Progress, Should Return To Campus
December 14, 2020
A majority of Escambia County School District students enrolled in online learning are failing to make adequate progress, and the district is reaching out to inform parents that the students should return to traditional on-campus school.
Of the 9,475 students enrolled in remote learning in Escambia County, 7,541 (80%) are not making adequate academic progress, according to the school district.
Parents and guardians of those students are receiving letters and automated phone calls. Each letter will explain the principal’s concerns regarding the student’s lack of academic progress. Criteria utilized to determine “not making adequate academic progress” includes grades, assessments, attendance, and for high school students, GPA and graduation requirements.
Parents who choose not to return their students to face-to-face learning are required to sign and return the letter to the school district. In signing the letter, parents also agree to participate in a required Child Study Team meeting to discuss the academic risks associated with remaining in a remote learning model, as well as appropriate interventions available to help students.
“Most educators agree that face-to-face instruction is the best instructional model. We want to be sure every student has the best chance for success this year,” Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Steve Marcanio said.
Data from the Escambia County School District shows 82% of elementary, 89% of middle, and 70% of high school remote learners are failing to make adequate progress.
Florida Department of Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran issued as executive order requiring school districts to communicate with the parents or guardians of any student failing to make adequate academic progress as defined by the state.
Apartment Fire Damages Two Units
December 14, 2020
An apartment fire in Escambia County Sunday left two families without a home.
The fire was reported about 1:55 p.m. at the Dogwood Place Apartments in the 1700 block of Dogwood Place, not far from the New Warrington Spur and Mobile Highway. Two units were damaged in the fire that is now under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The two apartments did not have smoke detectors, according to officials. Escambia County Residents can get a free smoke detector installed by calling (850) 595-HERO.
The fire is represented by the third and fourth red bulbs in Escambia County’s Keep the Wreath Green fire safety campaign.
Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage in Escambia County, a green light bulb will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential homes.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Florida Gas Prices Trend Down A Couple Of Cents
December 14, 2020
Florida gas prices trended downward an average of a couple of cents in the past week.
Florida drivers are now paying an average price of $2.14 per gallon. The state average is 14 cents more than a month ago. However, pump prices are two cents less than last week, and 34 cents less than this time last year.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $2.13, unchanged from a week ago. The lowest price in North Escambia was $1.99 at a Highway 29 station in Cantonment, while an Airport Boulevard station in Pensacola was at $1.89.
“It was a relatively uneventful week in the fuel market. Oil prices held relatively steady, but that could change this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The FDA’s approval of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine could help promote higher oil prices, due to its potential of helping fuel demand eventually rebound in 2021. However, the optimism would have to overpower current conditions. The rising cases of coronavirus has caused lockdowns in various cities, and the lowest gasoline demand figures since the spring.”
Escambia County High In Atmore Goes Virtual This Week After Positive COVID-19 Cases
December 14, 2020
In-person classes have been canceled this week for students at Escambia County High School in Atmore after students tested positive for COVID-19.
ECHS students will attend class virtually this week and will not report to the school.
“Students will not have exams but are required to complete all class work. Teachers and staff will be at work all week and will communicate their expectations to students as well as assist with assignments as needed. All assignments must be completed by Friday, December 18,” according to an announcement from Escambia County School District Superintendent John Knott.. Friday is the last day of the semester and the final school day prior to the Christmas break.
Knott’s announcement came about an hour after ECHS revealed that a “small number of students” reported to the school that they have tested positive for COVID-19. The school nurse reached out to the parents of those identified as close contacts, and those students were sent home last week to quarantine.
Parents needing more information can contact the ECHS office at (251) 368-9181.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
COVID-19 Testing, Including Rapid Test, Available New Hours In Cantonment
December 14, 2020
Community Heath of Northwest Florida has new hours for COVID-19 testing in Cantonment and Brownsville.
New hours are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m at Cantonment Pediatrics and 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center.
Both locations offer drive-thru testing for individuals without symptoms. No pre-screening required, just show a photo identification and insurance card if insured.
Rapid testing is available at both locations for Escambia County residents that are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals seeking rapid testing must first call (850) 746-2684 to be pre-screened and scheduled.
For general questions about COVID-19 mobile testing, call Community Health of Northwest Florida’s main number at (850) 436-4630; do not call Cantonment Pediatrics or the Brownsville Community Center.
Photos: Tate High Students Throw Drive-by Christmas Party For Miracle League Kids
December 14, 2020
Tate High School students traditionally hosts an annual party for Miracle League of Pensacola players. But due to the pandemic, that could not happen this year.
Tate club sponsors and their students thought out of the box and decided to hold a Santa drive-by partu Saturday. The big event was complete with decorations, candy, elves, Christmas carols and presents delivered to each vehicle by Santa Claus himself.
The Tate High School Chorus, Beta Club and Drama Club took part in the festive event.
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