New Budget Years Begin For Escambia County, Century
October 1, 2019
Tuesday was the first day of the new budget years for Escambia County and the Town of Century.
Escambia County approved a $493,429,327 budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, up 3.41% or about $1.6 million more than the last fiscal year that ended Monday. The millage rates approved by the board are 6.6165 for the countywide millage rate, .3590 for the Library Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) and .6850 for the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU). The aggregate of these millage rates is 4.32% above the rolled back rate.
The Century Town Council l approved $3.63 million budget for fiscal year 2019-2020, up slightly from $3.43 million during the last fiscal year. The council also approved a millage rate of .9204, which is about 10% greater than the rolled-back rate of .8361.
DeSantis Appoints UWF’s El-Sheikh To Florida Cybersecurity Task Force
October 1, 2019
Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced appointments to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, including a University of West Florida cybersecurity director.
Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, of Gulf Breeze, is the director of the Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida (UWF), as well as a professor of computer science. She leads UWF’s efforts as the NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence Regional Resource Center for the Southeast United States and received several grants to enhance cybersecurity education and training for K12, college and non-traditional students. She earned her bachelor’s degree in computer science from American University in Cairo and her master’s degree and doctorate degree in computer science from Michigan State University.
DeSantis also appointed Jeanette Nuñez as chair to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force, and f Ben Miron, Linda Reid, Jason Raymond, Bernard Kelly, Michael Delgado and Jeffrey Sturman to the Florida Cybersecurity Task Force.
Northview Homecoming Parade Entry Deadline Extended
October 1, 2019
The annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade has been set for Friday, October 4.
The parade will line up at 12:30 p.m. at Bratt Elementary School. It will depart at 1 p.m. and travel to Northview High. Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. For a printable entry form, click here. The entry deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 2.
A homecoming meal will available Friday from 10 a.m. until from the football concession stand to support the Tommy Weaver Scholarship Fund. The $7 meal will include a barbecue sandwich, chips, cookie and a drink.. Preorder by calling the school at (850) 461-6000 ext. 302137 or email aeubanks@escambia.k12.fl.us
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 4 against Walton.
Pictured: Last year’s Northview High School Homecoming Parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
