Mad Scientist Night At Kingsfield Elementary (With Gallery)
October 25, 2019
Thursday was Mad Scientist Night at Kingsfield Elementary School.
It was night of madness for students, family members and faculty. Students had a chance to wear their favorite costume while visiting different “spooky”scientific stations. Students, of all ages, had the opportunity to conduct their own science experiments, create a few special items to take home with them and even see a few “tricks” along the way!
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Alabama Community Mourns Loss Of Longtime Fire Chief
October 25, 2019
An Escambia County, Alabama, volunteer fire department and community are mourning the loss of their longtime chief.
Chief Michael Tyler of the Appleton Volunteer Fire Department passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Monday at his residence. He served as the Appleton Chief for over 20 years and presided as the president of the Escambia County Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments for the past decade.
Funeral services will be Friday October 25 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Brewton with internment immediately following at Weavers Cemetery in Appleton.
Tyler, 67, is survived by his wife Ginny, three daughters, two sons and numerous other relatives.
For the complete obituary, click here.
Rain Likely Friday Through Saturday
October 25, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Photos: Flomaton Fall Festival
October 25, 2019
Big crowds attended the Flomaton Fall Festival Thursday night.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tonight’s High School Football Schedule
October 25, 2019
Here is tonight’s high school football schedule from the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
Northview at Chipley, 7 p.m.
Tallahassee Chiles at Tate, 7 p.m.
Jay at Bozeman. 7 p.m.
Arnold at Pine Forest, 7 p.m.
Pensacola High at West Florida, 7 p.m.
Washington at Escambia, 7 p.m.
Choctaw at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
Crestview at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
Milton at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
Mosley at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
ALABAMA
Williamson at Escambia County, 7 p.m.
Flomaton at T.R. Miller, 7 p.m.
UMS-Wright at W.S. Neal, 7
Escambia Academy 41, Lowndes Academy 0 (Thursday)
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Dove Season Violation, Alligator Baiting
October 25, 2019
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the period ending October 3 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Pettey and Investigator Livesay worked opening day of dove season in north Escambia County. After conducting several inspections, they found two individuals hunting over a food plot that had recently been baited. Both subjects were issued citations accordingly.
Officer Specialist Clark received information about an individual who left a marina in a vessel who appeared impaired and was operating the vessel recklessly. He located the vessel in Pensacola Bay and the operator showed several signs of impairment. After field sobriety tests, the operator was arrested for boating under the influence and was transported to the Escambia County Jail.
Officer Specialist McHenry completed a derelict vessel investigation. The individual was criminally charged for the violation of failing to remove the derelict vessel out of Bayou Chico. He was also cited for failing to transfer the title and for not having proper vessel lighting at night.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Lewis was on patrol when he saw a baited hook and line tied to a tree in a manner to attract alligators. He spoke with a subject utilizing the boat ramp near the location of the baited line. The subject had a permit to harvest alligators and had placed the baited hook to see what was out there. The officer explained to him that it is a violation to hang a baited hook whether the intent is to harvest alligators or not. The subject was cited.
This report represents some events the FWC handled during the time period; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Northview Boys, Four Individual Runners Place At Districts, Advance To Regionals
October 25, 2019
The Northview High School Boys Cross Country team placed fourth overall Thursday in District 1-2A competition in Tallahassee and will advance to regionals.
In addition, four individual Northview runners will advance to regionals. They are Noah Harigel, Colby Morris, David Lamb and Kara Santorelli.
BOYS TEAM RESULTS
- West Florida High School
- South Walton High School
- Pensacola High School
- Northview High School
- Pensacola Catholic High
- Suwannee High
- Santa Fe High
- North Bay Haven
- Florida High
- Newberry High
- Walton High
- Marianna High
- Bay High
- Rutherford High
Individual Northview Boys
*15. Noah Harigel 19:03:30
*20. Colby Morris 19:21:50
*21. David Lamb 19:21:70
40. John Bashore 20:11:40
53. Garret Bodiker 20:34:50
88. Andrew Shelly 23:33:90
109. Ethan Kilburn 27:51:30
*Qualified for Regionals
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
- South Walton HS
- North Bay Haven
- Pensacola High
- Suwannee High
- Pensacola Catholic
- West Florida High
- Santa Fe High
- Florida High
- Bay High
- Rutherford High
- Marianna High
- Walton High
Individual Northview Girls
- *15. Kara Santorelli 23:00:30
- 69. Shelby Kent 28:13:90
- 75. Lexie Jeneske 28:54:70
*Qualified for Regionals
Pictured top: Northview Cross Country regional qualifiers. Pictured below: Individual regional qualifying runners (L-R) Noah Harigel, Kara Santorelli, David Lamb and Colby Morris. Pictured: Northview’s Boys Cross Country team with Coach Ronnie Gill. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
WSRE TV Changes Frequency; Viewers Need To Rescan
October 24, 2019
Viewers that watch PBS station WSRE over the air with an antenna will need to rescan today after a frequency move, but some may still have difficulty watching the station for another few days.
WSRE 23 and WSRE World, WSRE Create and WSRE PBS KIDS all moved frequencies overnight as required by the FCC.
“We be on our interim antenna until final facilities are complete next week. That means some viewers will have difficulty receiving us on the new channel. We will still not be at 100%, but should be next week. At that time anyone not receiving us will need to rescan again,” said Darrel Harrison, WSRE director, Engineering and Broadcast.
Viewers that watch WSRE through cable or satellite will not need to rescan, and no one will be required to purchase any new equipment or services.
Recently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) held an auction of broadcast airwaves to provide more channels for wireless internet broadband services. WSRE did not participate in the auction; however, the FCC is requiring this station and nearly 1,000 others nationwide to move to new frequencies to make room for wireless internet services.
To rescan, select “scan” or “autotune” on the TV or converter box control menu to start the scanning process. Instructions are usually available by pressing the “setup” or “menu” buttons on the remote control. This move is happening behind the scenes, so the 23 channel number viewers know will not change..
Pictured: A WSRE antenna is installed recently. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nine Mile Rollover Causes Traffic Delays, No Serious Injuries
October 24, 2019
There were no serious injuries a rollover traffic crash Thursday afternoon on Nine Mile Road at Jernigan Road, but the wreck did cause temporary traffic delays. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Wanted For Escambia County Murder
October 24, 2019
An Escambia County man was shot and killed Wednesday night, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has named a suspect.
Mario Copeland (pictured left) is wanted for the homicide. He is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with details on his whereabouts should call 911.
The ECSO says Denario Jarrod James, 28, was found shot in the chest on Aquamarine Avenue.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for one of three persons named Thursday morning as wanted for questioning only. They have located Juanya Galloway and Xaixai Desray Gill, and they still want to talk to Javon Galloway.
Investigators believe there were multiple witnesses to the shooting that have not provided any details.
Graphic/Photo: ECSO.