National Signing Day: Here’s The List Of Area Signees
February 6, 2020
Here are National Signing Day signees from around the North Escambia area:
Tate High School
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- Conner Thompson – Bellhaven
- Conner Ubelsteadt – Bellhaven
- Josh Williams – East Tennessee
Northview High School
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- Garrick Davis, Northwestern
- Cameron Findley, Northwestern
- Jacob Hawkins, Benedictine
Pine Forest High School
- Bryce Alderman, Hutchison
- Brandon Andrews, Hutchison
- Ladarius Clardy, Kennesaw State
- Vontarious Hill, Coahoma
- Mi’Trez Rawls, Judson
- Thomarius Walker, UWF
- Dacarrion McWilliams, UAB
- Eric Young, Coahoma
West Florida High School
- Joel Lett, Bellhaven
- Quanteris Gaines, Catawaba
- Donte Thompson, Hohokam
Washington High School
- Eric Thomas Jr., Arkansas
- Mickey Hynes, Lake Erie
- Malcolm Moultire, FAMU
Escambia High School
- Davis Gayle, Hutchison CC
- DT Gideon, Tennessee Tech
- Frank Peasant, Middle Tennessee
- AV Smith, Itawamba CC
- KD Teamer, East Mississippi CC
Catholic High School
- CJ Davis, Stetson
- Jamarvis Turner, West Alabama
Escambia County High School (Atmore)
- Tre Lambert, West Alabama
- Jamarcus Lewis, Pearl River CC
- Ra’quan Crenshaw, Community Christian
- Eric Ferguson – Community Christian
- Jacob Hammac – Faulkner University (football and baseball)
Pictured: Signees from Tate High School (top) and Northview High School (below). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Beulah Road Bridge Reopened
February 5, 2020
UPDATE: THE BRIDGE HAS REOPENED and is being monitored during additional rainfall today.
The bridge on Beulah Road is closed south of Muscogee Road and north of Peartree Drive due to swift water over the roadway, according to Escambia County.
The National Weather Service reminds drivers to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways, and “turn around, don’t drown”.
Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com showing the flooded bridge on Wednesday, click to enlarge.
Photos Show North Escambia Area Flooding. Some Areas Received 3-5 Inches.
February 5, 2020
A flash flood warning was issued for central Escambia County after 3-5 inches of rain fell early Wednesday afternoon.
More rain, perhaps several inches, is expected for Wednesday night and Thursday morning. For the complete forecast, click here.
The National Weather Service is reminding drivers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” and avoid driving through standing water.
Pictured top: McKenzie Road: Scroll down for additional photos and locations.
Above: Wishbone Road in Cantonment.
Above: Cantonment neighborhood off Highway 297A.
Above: Yellowstone Pass at County Road 97.
Above: Another view of South Highway 97 at Yellowstone Pass entrance to the IronHorse subdivision in Cantonment.
Above: Hail in Chumuckla.
Above: Water crossing Kathleen Avenue
Above: Kingsfield Road.
Above: Allentown Road in Santa Rosa County.
Above: Cantonment off Highway 297A.
Above: County bus lot on Muscogee Road in Cantonment.
Above: A Cantonment neighborhood.
Above: A yard off Wishbone Lane in Cantonment.
Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Arrested On Multiple Child Pornography Charges
February 5, 2020
A Cantonment man has been arrested on multiple child pornography charges after allegedly uploading underage obscene material and requesting that an undercover deputy make a custom child porn video for him.
Dylan Tyler Ellis, 21, was charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography with intent to promote and enticing a custodian of a child to engage in sexual conduct.
The case against Ellis began in Washington state in 2019 after law enforcement there received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that child pornography was uploaded from an address in Oak Harbor, Washington. A search of all electronic devices in the home found no child pornography whatsoever. But the residents of the home told police that Ellis, their nephew, lived with them between June and September 2019 and had his own gaming desktop computer.
Ellis was traced to his new address in the 600 block of Greenberry Drive in Cantonment.
An undercover Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigator made contact through Discord, a chat app for gamers, and Ellis provided a username to contact him on the Wickr Me messaging app. He provided the same username under which the child pornography was allegedly uploaded in Washington State, according to an arrest report.
The deputy made contact through Wickr Me and Ellis sent him a file labeled “Mom kids” that contacted 26 video files depicting children as young as three engaged in sexual activity, the report states. The investigator stated he had an 8-year old niece, and Ellis requested custom sexual video of the girl.
A search warrant was executed at Ellis’ Greenberry Drive residence on Tuesday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department and Homeland Security. A preliminary search of Ellis’ phone and computer found several images and videos of child pornography.
The investigation is continuing.
Ellis remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $205,000.
Strong Storms Possible, Flash Flood Warning In Effect
February 5, 2020
There is a risk of severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday. A flash flood watch is in effect for the area. A wind advisory is in effect for Thursday morning with wind gusts of 35 mph expected.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 53 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Public Comment Period Ends Thursday On Beulah Master Plan, Century Wastewater Plant, Other RESTORE Projects
February 5, 2020
The public comment period ends Thursday on Escambia County’s RESTORE Act funding requests, including a master plan for Beulah and wastewater treatment facility improvements for Century. There are eight total funding requests.
Escambia County will receive approximately $70 million through 2031 in RESTORE Act Direct Component (Pot 1) funds as a result of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The RESTORE Act requires a Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) be approved by the Treasury Department prior to submittal of individual project Grant Applications and dispersal of funds.
The county also removed a funding request for an OLF8 Master plan, replacing the funding ask with a campus expansion at the Pensacola International Airport.
Public comments can be submitted on an online public comment form or by email to RESTORE@myescambia.com.
Beulah Master Plan
$300,000 to develop a master plan for the Beulah area
Escambia County will procure the services of an urban/land-use planning firm to develop a master plan for approximately 30,000 acres in the Beulah community of Escambia County. The master plan will be based on the University of West Florida HAAS Center Citizen Survey, an existing conditions analysis, technical analysis, and on stakeholder engagement and community participation.
The Beulah Master Plan will establish a vision for allowing for the continued growth in the area while preserving the quality of life and sense of place enjoyed by the current residents. The final deliverable will be a master plan and/or zoning overlay district and implementation plan, dependent on the technical guidance provided by the procured consultant and concurrence provided by Escambia County Developmental Services staff.
The Beulah community has experienced extensive growth resulting from improved economic conditions and the expansion of Navy Federal Credit Union’s Beulah campus, which is expected to employ over 10,000 people by 2022. Subdivision development orders in Beulah have increased exponentially, with 7,000 residences permitted for development since 2010. Beulah does not currently have a master plan nor zoning overlay district to effectively plan or manage growth. Development of the Beulah Master Plan will balance the highest and best land uses of the subject area with the needs of the County, region, and the Beulah community in creating a plan for sustaining growth while preserving the character of the community.
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Town of Century Wastewater Improvements
$500,000 to design and permit repairs to Century’s failing wastewater treatment facility
The wastewater treatment and collection system has fallen into disrepair as the town has struggled financially for the last decade to keep pace with maintenance and replacement activities.
Direct Component funds will be utilized to fund planning, design, and permitting associated with wastewater treatment and collection system improvements, including lift station, treatment plant, and piping repairs and replacements.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has strict requirements for the proper operation and maintenance of the utility system, and Century is responsible for meeting these requirements. Funding design and permitting of wastewater treatment and collection system improvements will allow the town to work with FDEP to secure funding to implement the improvements from the State’s Revolving Loan Fund as a rural, disadvantaged community.
OTHER PROJECTS:
Pensacola International Airport Campus Extension — $1.524 million, replaces OLF8 Master Plan on funding request
Perdido Bay Boat Ramp — $2.5 million for the construction of a boat ramp
Brownsville Community Center Renovation — $300,000 to renovate the interior and exterior, add incubator retail space
CRA Community Center – $500,000 for a community center in a yet to be determined CRA but likely in the Palafox CRA
CRA Economic Development Program -- $1.5 million to institute the complete streets program in CRAs
Little Sabine Bay Restoration Program – $2 million for a multi-tiered restoration effort
Pictured top: The Century Wastewater Treatment Facility, NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: The Navy Federal campus in Beulah.
Tate High Quarterback Club Elects New Officers For 2020
February 5, 2020
The Tate High School Quarterback Club has elected new officers for 2020.
They are President Brian Byrd, Vice President Neal Johnson, Treasurer Stacy Lambeth, Secretary Debbie Westergreen, Head Football Coach Jay Lindsey and members at large Robin Foster and Megan Walters.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
February 5, 2020
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the period ending January 23 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
No report received for Escambia County.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
K-9 Officer Hutchinson was on patrol in the Blackwater State Forest when he observed a truck stop near a field. While watching the truck, he observed a bright light shine from the open driver side window. The light was being swept across the field in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of deer. The truck slowly drove along the roadway and continued to shine the field. Officer Hutchinson followed the truck and conducted a traffic stop. While questioning the driver he admitted to shining the field to look for deer. Officer Hutchinson also observed a scoped hunting rifle in the passenger seat of the truck. The driver was charged appropriately, and Officer Hutchinson seized the rifle and the light as evidence.
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 High Students Place At FBLA District Competition
February 5, 2020
The following Northview High School students placed at this year’s FBLA district competition:
- st Place Accounting 1 – Weslyn Dunn
- 1st Place Business Communication – Raeleigh Woodfin
- 1st Place Computer Applications – Abigail Levins
- 1st Place Health Care Administration – Libby Pugh
- 4th Place Health Care Administration – Bradi Edwards
- 1st Place Introduction to Business Procedures – Mackenzie Hoover
- 1st Place Introduction to Financial Math – Emily Levins
- 4th Place Introduction to Financial Math – Alana Shelly
- 1st Place Journalism – Kayla McKillion
- 2nd Place Journalism – Jacob Hawkins
- 4th Place Journalism – Holley Gilley
- 2nd Place Introduction to Business Communication – McKenna Simmons
- 3rd Place Agribusiness – Destiny Cleckler
- 4th Place Advertising – Christian Hixon
- 4th Place Cyber Security – Kenna Redmond
- 5th Place Organizational Leadership – Corteria Leslie
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Registration Open For Escambia County Adult Softball
February 5, 2020
Registration is underway for the Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department’s spring softball league for adults 18 and up, offering options for co-ed, competitive and recreation teams. Registration and payment are due Friday, Feb. 28 to the Parks and Recreation Department, 1651 E. Nine Mile Road. League play begins Tuesday, March 3. The cost is $400 per team, and all leagues use United States Specialty Sports Association modified rules.
- Co-ed League: 12-game schedule on Monday nights, played as double headers.
- Recreation League: 12-game schedule on Tuesday nights, played as double headers (3HR/out).
- Men’s League: 12-game schedule on Wednesday nights, played as double headers.
League management reserves the right to reassign teams to different divisions.
Click here for a registration form. For more information, please call 850-475-5220 or email mahumphreys@myescambia.com.