NHS Girls Weightlifting Presents Awards
February 27, 2018
Northview High School’s girls weightlifting team recently held an end of season breakfast banquet and presented several awards.
Pictured above are Team Leadership Award winner Lexi Bagget, MVL (Most Valuable Lifter) Natasha Walker-MVL (most valuable lifter), and Team Dedication Award winner Abigail Nelson.
Other winners and honorees are listed below their photos (scroll down).
First year lettering in weightlifting: Libby Pugh, Ayiana Courtney, Emily Stabler, Naudia Carach, Hailey Harigel and Lynnsey Holzapfel.
Three Year Awards: Rhayeshawanna Davidson, , Coach Natalie Nall and Lexi Bagget
Second Year Awards: Lexi Broadhead, Susannah Amerson and Crystal Douglas, Coach Natalie Nall.
First Year Awards: Shelby Bashore and Natasha Walker.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Jazz Band Scores Superior Rating At District Assessment
February 27, 2018
The Tate High School Jazz 1 Band scored a superior rating recently at the District 1 Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment at Washington High School. The band, under the leadership of Jakob Wisdom, will travel to Gainesville on March 26 for state competition. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FWC Division of Law Enforcement Receives Reaccreditation
February 27, 2018
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement has completed the review process to maintain its accreditation status. The FWC was initially accredited in 2009. This was its fourth completion of the accreditation process.
“The FWC Division of Law Enforcement continues to maintain the highest standards of credibility, effectiveness and professionalism,” said Eric Sutton, FWC executive director. “Our staff work diligently to uphold these important standards each and every day. Reaccreditation by the Commission validates the hard work they do, and provides a strong vote of confidence in their ability to protect the public and conserve Florida’s natural resources.”
Florida law enforcement accreditation is certified by an independent reviewing authority, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). There are approximately 240 prescribed standards reflecting best management practices that a law enforcement agency must consistently meet or exceed over a three-year period in order to achieve this status.
“Accreditation is a voluntary but important process intended to hold an agency to a higher level of accountability by an external source,” said Col. Curtis Brown, director of the Division of Law Enforcement. “We are very pleased with the CFA’s determination that reaccreditation of the Division was earned.”
An accreditation assessment team composed of law enforcement representatives from other accredited Florida law enforcement agencies conducted on-site inspections of the division’s procedures, policies, practices and equipment to determine compliance. The team visited FWC headquarters in Tallahassee and several other offices around the state, interviewing individuals, reviewing written materials and observing activity.
“We sincerely support the accreditation process,” Brown said. “It has been an effective way to ensure that we are operating efficiently and providing the best service we possibly can.”
Pictured: The FWC Division of Law Enforcement at Fischer Landing in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Partly Sunny Tuesday
February 27, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Pictured: Raindrops on remain azalea blooms during a moment of sunshine Monday near Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Don Gavin
February 27, 2018
Don Gavin, 75, of Jay, Florida, passed away on February 22, 2018, at Santa Rosa Medical Hospital in Milton. Don was born November 22, 1942, to Alton and Martha Gavin and resided in the Jay area most of his life.
Don was in the construction industry most of his life until he retired in 2009. He loved sports and enjoyed following his sons and grandchildren in the various sporting events they were involved in over the years. He and his wife loved spending time with their grandchildren more than anything. Don was an outgoing person who never met a stranger and loved his profession. Most of the people associated with the commercial construction industry in the area could probably tell you a story or two about Don’s good-natured humor through the years.
Don married Sandy Davis on December 3, 1963. He leaves two sons, Wayne (Jamie), of Jay, Florida, and Al, of Jay, Florida; sisters, Ernestine (Bob) Stone of Jacksonville, Florida, Geraldine Hawkins of Nashville, Tennessee; brother, Carlos (Kathy) of Jay, Florida; four grandchildren, Zach, Lauren, Josh, and Taylor; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Sandy Davis Gavin; his parents, Alton and Martha Gavin; and brother, Benny Gavin.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Holland Town Holiness Church, Jay, Florida.
Burial was at the church cemetery.
The family is indebted to Santa Rosa Health and Rehab for the last few months of his care. The family would also like to thank Dr. David Smith and staff for the numerous years of health care.
Jean Teresa Kirkland
February 27, 2018
Jean Teresa (Walther) Kirkland, 58, of Jay, passed away from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 24, 2018, due to a brief illness.
Jean was born in Milton on December 25, 1959, and was a graduate of Chumuckla High School. After graduation, Jean began her employment with the Santa Rosa County Clerk’s Office in Milton. She enjoyed a successful career for over 20 years. She was most proud of her sons, Jonathan and Josh, and felt that was her greatest accomplishment. Also, for the last five years she has been consumed with pride and joy over her only granddaughter, Dixie.
Jean was preceded in death by the father of her children, Johnny Kirkland; her parents, Norman “Plug” and Grace Walther; her oldest sister, Martha (Ed) Levins; her nephew, Tim Levins; and niece, Alisa Walther.
Jean leaves behind to forever cherish her memory, her loving boys, Jonathan and Josh; and special granddaughter, Dixie. Also, she leaves behind her very best partner in crime, “wife-in-law” Patsy Kirkland, as they often referred to each other. Jean is also survived by her two sisters, Marie (Wayne) Goddard and Jane (David) Chavers; and her favorite brother, Jack (Eddnie) Walther; brother-in-law, Ed Levins; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Coldwater Community of Christ Cemetery.
State Revenue Estimate Cut By $167 Million
February 27, 2018
State analysts have reduced their previous estimate for state tax and revenue collections by $167 million, citing a continued decline in corporate income tax collections.
The new estimate reduces a Feb. 9 forecast of a two-year increase of $462 million to $274.4 million. The revised estimate means House and Senate members who are working on an $87 billion budget for 2018-2019 will have a little less money to use as they negotiate a final budget deal. The previous forecast acknowledged that corporate income tax collections were $113 million below estimates through December.
But analysts concluded that was caused by a state decision to let businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma hold off on tax payments until Feb. 15. They projected the shortfall would be negated when the delayed payments began coming in, the analysts said. It didn’t happen.
“While the data for February is still preliminary, it appears that only a small fraction of the expected total was actually received,” the new forecast said. Analysts cut their projection for corporate income tax collections in 2017-2018 by $94.3 million and by $73.1 million in 2018-2019, resulting in the $167 million decline in the overall estimate.
Facing a March 9 end to the annual legislative session, lawmakers have not started formal negotiations on a new state budget, which will take effect July 1.
Molino Highway 29 Crash Claims Life Of Mobile Man
February 26, 2018
A wreck Sunday afternoon on Highway 29 in Molino claimed the life of a Mobile man.
According to the FHP, 56-year old Franklin Webb was traveling east on Barrineau Road when he failed to properly yield his Toyota Tundra at a stop sign at the intersection of Highway 29. His vehicle was hit by a southbound Chevrolet Silverado driven by 49-year old Dean Dagen-Daw of Pensacola.
Webb was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Dagen-Daw and her passenger, 19-year old Kyleigh Daw, were transported with minor injuries to Sacred Heart Hospital.
A 2018 Audi Q7 driven by a Pensacola woman was struck by debris from the initial collision. No one in Audi was injured.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to the FHP.
The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Deputies: Cantonment Mom Had Marijuana In Her Baby’s Diaper Bag
February 26, 2018
A Cantonment mom was arrested on multiple charges after deputies reported finding marijuana in baby’s diaper bag.
Erica Leanne Tull, 32, was charged with felony possession of marijuana over 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony destruction of evidence. She remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday morning with bond set at $5,500.
A relative reported that Tull was not properly caring for her four-month old daughter and was not fit to take care of the child. Deputies responded to her home and found no signs of physical abuse or neglect on the baby, and Tull showed deputies that she had several extra boxes of diapers and containers of baby formula.
As Tull grabbed a diaper bag and her purse and left the residence with the baby, deputies reported the strong odor of fresh marijuana coming from her person, according to an arrest report. The report states deputies asked her about marijuana use, at which time she dropped the diaper bag responded that she did not use drugs because she was caring for her baby.
Deputies reporting they could clearly see a plastic bag half full of marijuana in the open diaper bag that was dropped on the ground while Tull was still holding her baby. After a relative took custody of the baby, deputies said they observed Tull push a metal object under a patrol vehicle, and that item was determined to be a metal pipe.
Tull said the pipe was already on the ground and told officers that the diaper bag, where the marijuana was located, was not hers, the arrest report states.
The Department of Children and Families was notified of the incident.
Mostly Cloudy Skies Today
February 26, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.