Watch: Northview High School Graduation

June 24, 2020

The Northview High School Class of 2020 graduated Wednesday afternoon at the Pensacola Bay Center. Watch the entire ceremony above.

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Escambia COVID-19 Cases Up By 68; State Sees Record Increase Of 5,508 Cases

June 24, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

Escambia County reported a jump of 68 COVID-19 cases since Tuesday as Florida once again recorded its largest one-day increase.

The number of cases in Escambia County is now 1,312 and Santa Rosa County increased by 16 to 371, according to the Wednesday report from the Florida Department of Health.

Of the 42 deaths in Escambia County, 33 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Florida shattered a single-day record on Wednesday, increasing by 5,508 cases.

Statewide, there were 109,014 cases including 106,743 Florida residents. There have been 13,574 hospitalizations* and 3,281 deaths. The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.

Escambia County cases:

Total cases — 1,312 (+68 since Tuesday)
Pensacola — 928
Cantonment — 73
Bellview — 6
Perdido Key — 1
McDavid — 2
Walnut Hill — 1
Molino – 16
Century — 9
Perdido Key – 1
Hospitalizations: 82*
Deaths — 43
Male — 442
Female — 610
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 371 (+16 since Tuesday)
Milton — 200
Navarre — 60
Gulf Breeze — 52
Pace — 27
Jay — 4
Residents: 129
Nonresidents — 1
Hospitalizations — 27*
Deaths — 9
Male — 228
Female — 137
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 98

Florida cases:

Total cases — 109,014
Florida residents — 106,743
Deaths — 3,281
Hospitalizations — 13,574

*“Hospitalizations” is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized.

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Tate High School Class Of 2020 Graduates (With Complete List)

June 24, 2020

The Tate High School Class of 2020 graduated Tuesday night at the Pensacola Bay Center. The ceremony was delayed about a month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve overcome so much as a school to get to this point,” said Student Council President Tayler Mills. “…As we move forward to the next chapters in our lives, we will always remember once an Aggie, always an Aggie.”

“I don’t know about you guys, but I want a do-over,” Senior Class President Avery Young told her classmates. “Another opportunity to compete on the field or court, another Friday night under the lights, another chance to watch the band perform, another night of Whataburger with our friends, another rodeo, prom, senior skip day, and another last day of school – that we actually know about. And another chance to be in the moment to realize we were in the good old days.”

“But instead of talking about what we missed, let’s focus about the positives. We can now officially one-up every other senior class who may say how rough their class had it.”

Young said the most of the class was born around the September 11, 2001, attack, and they were young students while their parents dealt with the 2008 recession.

“And we are now graduating in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic….another point to be made is how strong we are as a result of these trials,” Young added. “We now know what we are made of, and our strength should help us be better prepared for what lies ahead.”

Valedictorian Gabriel Pfeuffer-Ferguson took the class back to elementary school where they learned “one of the most valuable lessons to take with us through life”. He said it was not reading or multiplying, but the Golden Rule.

“Not only did the (9/11) attacks break the hearts of every American, but it also created an innate reaction from Americans to be scared of Muslims and Middle Easterners,” he said. “Just before starting high school, we were sent into another state of panic after The Pulse Nightclub shooting in our very own state. Forty-nine innocent people were killed during this act of hatred toward the LBGTQ community.”

“Now as we are graduating, our country is facing the monster that is racism. Throughout our history we see that racism has not died down but rather has evolved to fit the time period. Hopefully by now everyone is able to recognize why I mentioned the Golden Rule. Imagine how different the world would be if everyone faced these sort of issues with kindness and acceptance rather than abhorrence and intolerance,” Pfeuffer-Ferguson said.

“Judging someone based on their color, attacking someone based upon who they love, or limiting someone’s rights just because they are different — are most definitely not the right choices. Class of 2020, since we are the generation, the responsibility of being kind falls on us.”

Salutatorian is Nasim Said Boussarhane was unable to attend the ceremony.

Over 19% of the class had a GPA greater than 4.0, and 57% of the class had a GPA greater than 3.0, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said. Collectively, the Tate High graduates earned $5.1 million in scholarships.

The Top Ten Percent honors graduates are as follows:

Gabriel Joseph Pfeuffer-Ferguson
Nasim Said Boussarhane
Melanie Rose Letourneau
Catherine Jeline Alderman
Kade Matthew Boyd
Samuel Benjamin Donald Shinnick
Sarah Grace Bryan
Camille Leilani Macks
Emma Grace Barlow
Evan Michael Stojak
Morgan Kate Yeager
Joshua Robert Cagle
David Alexander Dailey
Jordan Diane Hay
Savannah Alexis Weaver
Mackenzie Noel Kent
Simon Kenneth Fogle
Matthew Kenneth Horace Johnson
Ally Michelle-Parco Payne
Makayla Erin McCabe
Elizabeth Erin McConnell
Braden Lane Boutwell
John Joseph Pearce
An Kien Tran
Chase Allen Jenkins
Charles James McKinley
Nandini Jigar Shah
Lydia Gay
Tayler Christine Mills
Shyla Nicole Penfold
Baylor Ashton Phillips
Alicia Star Perez
Tyler Marcus Abner
Bailey Mitchell Whitacre
Lily Alizabeth Stronko
Austin Eugene Witt
Ronnie Alexander Plenkers
Kayley Alexa Anderson
Tra’lon Trae’mell Gillis
Kaylen Brianna Lavoie
Aaliyah Ann Marie Locke
Matthew Kevin Hamrick
Alexander Stephen Moorhead
Kaley Elizabeth Mincy
Logan Jamal Fenn
Alexander Eugene Hicks
Keirstin Rylie Burleson
Samuel Ashton Shackle

The complete list of the Tate High School Class of 2020 in alphabetical order:

Tyler Marcus Abner
Omar Abu Alloush
Deanna Claire Akin
Catherine Jeline Alderman
Dylan Jason Alvarez
Gracie Elizabeth Anderson
Kayley Alexa Anderson
Mariah Jean Anderson
Madeliene Sydney-Paige Andrulot
Angelica Salvador Anton
Curt Douglas Ard
Madison Nicola Ard
Samuel Mason Ard
Jaeden Cruz Armitage
Amelia Denae’ Arnold
Hailey Brianna Audiffred
Manuel Angel Baez
Cameron Jackson Bailey
Jordan Christine Baker-Williams
Dillon Michael Ballard
Matthew Joseph Bamonte
Emma Grace Barlow
Taylor Lee Barnes
Taylor Mackenzie Baxter
Avery Nicole Beauchaine
Dylan Kyler Behrends
Sabreena Marie Bell
Courtlyn Harrison Bersee
Love Justen Bettis
Sarah Danielle Biag
Brandon Andre Biello
Nolen Thomas Bishop
Keshaun Xavier Black
William Jacob Blackmon
Carlie Ann Boswell
Nasim Said Boussarhane
Braden Lane Boutwell
Savanna Leigh Bowen
Kade Matthew Boyd
Nette Traceona Boyd
Elizabeth McMurry Boykin
Nichole Lynn Brady
Trinity Anne Brantley
Jonathan Michael Braswell
Kincaid Matthew Breal
Logan Caleb Brewton
Malik Amaru Brooks
Nashya Cherri Broughton
Brahm Mitchell Brown
Camryn Raeann Brown
Cody Jason Brown
Dennis Dondi Brown
Serina Ann Brown
Timothy Miles Bruner
Bryson Taylor Bryan
Sarah Grace Bryan
Cameron Lennis Bullard
Amaya Sakura Bullock
Brianna Suzann Burdess
Adria Elizabeth Bures
Keirstin Rylie Burleson
Kai D Burnett-Burrows
Joel Anthony Butler
Kasidy Nicole Butler
Joshua Robert Cagle
Jacob Kyle Caldwell
Bryce Evan Campbell
Benjamin Michael Cantrell
Alexeus Breanna Capen
Christopher William Caput
Madisyn Hope Carpenter
Trinity Qmarshye Carson
Bailey Michelle Carter
Katherine Michelle Cavanaugh
Ryleigh Nicole Cawby
Miranda Rose Celis
Alana Renee Chandler
Sebastian Gerald Chapman
Shaun Dwayne Charley
Jesse Michael Chesteen
Valerio Lee Christopher
Destiny Faith Clark
David Joel Clausell
Kayla Skye Conway
Railee Alexandria Cook
Liberty Grace Cornelius
Kayla Louel Craft
Nya Amberlei Craig
Jade Mykel Creel
Lana Mae Abdon Cruz
Keontral Ja’shawn Culpepper
David Alexander Dailey
Trenton Riley Darnell
Brandon Michael Davis
Kevin Anthony Davis
Seth Middleton Davis
Rachel Ann Deluca
Shyla Grace Demers
Ryan Thomas Diaz
Steven Jorell Diaz-Sevilla
Brock Andrew DiMarino
Whitney Rose Dowhal
Wyatt Edward Dowhal
Hannah Lyn Dumond
Riley Aaron Dunegan
Gabriel Isaiah Durazo
Arden Nicole Duvall
Emily Claire Duvall
Jacob Bradley Dykes
Trinity Hope Edwards
Gardys Lindy Eggart
Salynna Marlene Elliott
Travis Jamaal English
Lauren Mikaela Erndt
Christopher David Espy
Trevor Lee Etheridge
Zay’Vion TeJohn Evans
Brandon Kyle Fails
Logan Jamal Fenn
Krystal Rose Fick
Clifford Bryant Fields
Dontaveous Deon Fields
Joshua Casey Findley
Richard William Fish
Jesse Cole Fiveash
Shelby Elisabeth Fleming
Stephanie Marie Florian
Simon Kenneth Fogle
Kensley Elise Foley
Emma Gabrielle Folk
Kenzie Marie Folker
Jakeane R Foster
X’zanthony Jacarl Fountain
Hailey Marie Fowler
Hannah Katherine Fowler
Evan William Frazier
Austin Wayne Freeman
Emily Elyse Freeman
Tyne Leon Freeman
Steven Robert Fretwell
Cole Anderson Fryman
Lydia Gay
Colby Matthew Geary
Ethan Robert George
Edward David Giannotti
Demetrius Dwayne Gibson
Joshua Dylan Gilchrist
Darina Gilfanova
Grant Robert Gill
Tra’lon Trae’mell Gillis
Meagan Daughn Goraum
Annabella Faith Grant
Amiyah Jai Green
Kally Lee Griffith
Christopher Douglas Hadden
Keaton Alan Halfacre
Brianna Jean Hall
Gage Lawson Ham
Lillie Grace Hamrac
Matthew Kevin Hamrick
Myles Dillan Harrelson
Micheala Nicole Harris
Madison Joy Hatch
Dean Micah Hatcher
Jordan Diane Hay
Alston Cole Heckman
Meadow Danielle Henderson
Alexander Eugene Hicks
Madeline Helen High
Aiden Kyler Hill
Lane Challie Hodge
Nicholas David Hoff
Brannon Riley Hogue
Joseph Brayden Holley
Raven Larynn Hollis
Natalie Elizabeth Holt
Jacob Haylen Houle
Caleb Julius Houston
Hunter Vanbeuren Howard
Kevin Michael Howard
Dawn Leilani Huddle
Bryston Zane Hudson
Robin Alexander Hughes
Franki Nicole Humphreys
Madison Delaney Hurston
Cannon Joseph Hutchens
Harrison Cole Jackson
Juliana Jada Jackson-Tyler
Karlee Renee James
Chase Allen Jenkins
Hayden Michael Jernigan
Madison Lynne Jogan
Isaiah James Johnson
Matthew Kenneth Horace Johnson
Trentist Oatis Johnson
Casey Rebekah Jones
Elizabeth Reagan Jones
Rilee Frances Jones
Untre’nique Iris Jones
Damon Kekoa Kahiapo
Braedan Rylie White Keever
Katharine Anne Kelly
Mackenzie Noel Kent
Victoria Alexis Killough
Cheyenne Nicole Kimbel
Caleb Lee-Gage Kimes
Joy Diane King
Justin Michael King
Mariah Elisabeth King
Trista Neely King
Jarred Albert Quincy Kirk
Jakeria Myeisha Kitt
Jacob Ashton Kober
Faith Noelle Kopf
Ashtyn Leighann Kramer
Destiny Taylor Lackey
Braedon Aleksander Ladd
Kaylen Brianna Lavoie
Erik Antiono Leal
Austin Nathan Lee
Trinity Elyse Lentz
Kam’meren Keiondra Lester
Melanie Rose Letourneau
Shawniquia Michelle Lett
Brittanica A’ravia Lewis
Claire Alexandria Lewis
Hannah Rose Likovetz
Olivia Helen Little
Kayla Elizabeth Lloyd
Aaliyah Ann Marie Locke
Tyler Joseph Locke
Timothy Reylon Lockhart
Savana Renae Loftin
Victoria Margaret Long
Cade Forrest Losey
Alyson Clark Loudon
Summer Lynn Loughner
Aaron Lee Lovins
Madison Elizabeth Lucio
Chad Daniel Luckey
Camille Leilani Macks
Tyler B Macpherson
Axel Magallanes
Sunny Alexis Maher
Isai Jesus Maikal-Valverde
Jacob Kyle Majors
Maelynn Angel Manning
Abigail Marie Manoso
Ariel Rose Markham
Keaden Mikenah Martin
Delaney Brooke Mason
Makayla Erin McCabe
Nicholas Tyler McCay
Alexis Renee McClammy
Elizabeth Erin McConnell
Mason Martin McCormick
Eric Stephen McCowan
Jaheim Javonta McCray
Darrien Marquez McDowell
Amber Nicole McKenney
Charles James McKinley
Brian Tomas McLaughlan
Trinity Drue McMains
Quentin Raymond McMillon
Nichole Allison McMinn
Kentrell Nigel McNeal
Ty’kayvis De’kivan McNeal
Darion Lamar McShan
Dagen McVoy
Jerron Andrew Mears
Payton Isaac Medlock
Natalie Jill Metzger
Zachary Braedon Midlam
Loraine Elizabeth Miller
Lauren Rebecca Mills
Leila Kirsten Mills
Tayler Christine Mills
Brianna Nicole Milstead
Kyndal Julia Milsted
Kaley Elizabeth Mincy
Kelsey Brooke Moody
Nikki Briana Moore
Alexander Stephen Moorhead
Sophia Nadine Moran
Ava Nicole Moreno
Hailey Ann Morphis
Chance Donovan Morris
Ivey Dale Morris
Lance Conrad Morris
Jason Austin Mosley
Jacob Robert Mott
Anna Ryan Moulds
Bailyn Brianne Murdy
Madelynn Louise Muro
Tristan Fisher Nall
Nakeisha Nashay Nared
Saja Naser
Austin Lance Neel
Luke Chandler Nelson
Garryson Samuel Newsom
Madison Renee Nicolai
Adam Trevor Nisewonger
Aaron Michael Noack
Taylor Siri Noack
Aleesia Marie Noble
Trey William Norman
Trevor Anthony Norton
Isabella Marie Olivares
Jazmine Chantel Oliver
Daniel Ortiz
Javier Ortiz
Bryce Hamilton Overholt
Arius Marquael Padgett
Christian Coleman Page
Haley Tiana Painter
Paris Jewel Papillion
Karis Dianne Parmely
Joshua Aidan Parr
Nathaniel Craig Parsons
John Pasqualone
Zachary James Patterson
Ally Michelle-Parco Payne
Trevor Michael Payne
John Joseph Pearce
Shyla Nicole Penfold
Cameron Tyler Percell
Alicia Star Perez
Violet Isabella Petuchov
Gabriel Joseph Pfeuffer-Ferguson
Donny Phan
Jordan Fall Pheabus
Baylor Ashton Phillips
William Tanner Piehl
Gustavo Pineda-Mendoza
Joseph Pinti-Yousey
Diane Nichole Pittman
Ronnie Alexander Plenkers
Andrew Tyler Pollard
Trenton James Prasek
London Devin Prince
Deangelo Jamiah Pugh
Hunter Blake Radford
Kyle David Ramsey
Jaden Ray
Madelyn Elizabeth Ray
Madyson Elaine Reaves
Earl Franklin Reed
Justin Taylor Reynolds
Skye Anna Riesett
Anthony Paul Riley
Jason Rines
Ana Laura Rios
Dezarae Ailina Rivera
ELIZABETH MARIE ANN ROBERTSON
Olivia Lori Robison
Ricardo Rodriguez-Castro
Kristopher Tre Roehrig
Hannah Lee Rogers
Lauren Makenna Rogers
Michael David Rogers
Andre’a Frances Romano
Phillip Edward Ronnlof
Alejandro Jairay Roper
Allison Brooke Rupert
Kendal Ann Russell
Aaron Michael Russo
Tanner Monroe Rutherford
Isaiah Demetrius Salter
Michael Andrew Sanchez
Janett Elizabeth Sardar
Grant Terrance Saul
Aujula Navada Savage
Tyler Dalton Schade
Katelyn Nicole Schreiber
Faith Nicole Sellers
Setina Mae Sellers
George James Semple
Samuel Ashton Shackle
Nandini Jigar Shah
Samuel Benjamin Donald Shinnick
Antonio Demerica Shoemaker
Caden William Shows
Madison Danae Sibley
Allison Paige Simmons
Payton Delaney Simmons
Austin Christophe Skipper
Skyler Alexander Smith
Skyler Anh Smith
Nathaniel Ryan Sorrels
Kintaira Ari Spinner
Devin Michael Steadham
Nathan Cole Stefani
Dylan James Stephens
Sarina Faith Stephens
Tyler Simon Stephens
Michael Hillman Sticken
Evan Michael Stojak
Savannah Nicole Stokes
Ian Stoney Straight
Sarah Ann Stringer
Lily Alizabeth Stronko
Alexa Kathleen Stuckey
Lonnie Daniel Sullivan
Sherrie Devanne Swenson
Sophia Marie Swenson
Logan Sage Talley
Maxwell Abraham Tamer
Abigail Marie Taylor
Kenneth Wayne Taylor
Cameron James Teachey
Christian Robert Teague
Ex’zavion Zy’quan Thomas
Jakob Kristopher Thomas
Connor Jackson Thompson
Moreisha Breion Thompson
Ashtin Blaine Bredal Thorsen
Patrick Henry Thrower
Bridgette Lasha Thurman
Kaleb Rene Till
Joao Toarez
Jansen Tobin
Chase Nealson Tolbert
Deborah Lynn Tourney
Lacey Janelle Toyne
An Kien Tran
Quoc Anh Tran
Joshua Logan Turner
Kiara Joanai Turner
Morgan Chanel Turner
Adena Carleen Tyms
Connor Ray Uebelsteadt
Raven Chantell Valier
Victoria Louise Vaughan
Bryce Alan Vincent
Karissa Donell Vittetoe
Lindsay Lavelle Von Stein
Dylan James Vorrasi
Cybreuna Monique Wade
Christopher Lee Wadkins
Lauren Avery Walsh
Preston Davis Warren
Levi Jase Watson
Tre Christian Watson
Savannah Alexis Weaver
Jason Anthony Weiss
Christian Dalton Welch
Faith Scooter Wells
Richard Overton Whatley
Bailey Mitchell Whitacre
Bethany Joann White
Weston Zane Wilbanks
Hunter Kollen Wilkins
Courtney Taylor Williams
Johnny Alando Williams
Joshua Daquay Williams
Justin Scott Williams
Ke’andre Zy’shawn Williams
Kiara Diane Williams
Sydedra Lamaria Williams
Taji J’kai Williams
Twavon Lamarice Williams
Tyteeyona Annice Williams
Zoe Sunshine Williams
Hannah Kathleen Willis
Nathan Bradley Willits
Austin Eugene Witt
Gabrielle Nichole Wood
Keyasha Felicia Woods
Madison Bailey Workman
Breland Leander Wright
Jacob William Wright
Morgan Kate Yeager
Avery Rebecca Young
Seth Michael Youngman
Matthew David Zimmerman

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Molino Man Stalked Woman Before Ramming Into Vehicle Three Times, ECSO Says

June 24, 2020

A Molino man is charged with allegedly stalking a woman before ramming his vehicle into another vehicle three times, causing it to overturn onto a van.

Andrew Thomas Plenkers, 27, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking and three counts of criminal mischief.

A female victim told deputies that she was leaving work with a male co-worker when Plenkers called her some 20-30 times. She eventually answered and told him to leave her alone, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.

The male co-worker told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that Plenkers rear-ended his vehicle on Langley Avenue before making a U-turn and side-swiping his vehicle. The victim said he attempted to flee, but Plenkers kept chasing him and the female victim, finally striking their vehicle a third time and causing it to flip over, according to an arrest report.

The victim’s Mazda Tribute had extensive damage and came to rest on top of a 2003 Ford van belonging to the My Little Explorers Learning Academy located near Langley Avenue. An ECUA water line was also busted. The total amount of the damage was estimated at $12,200.

The deputy found 30 missed calls from Plenker in the victim’s phone call log.

Plenkers remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $32,500.

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I-10 Wrong Way Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter, Vehicular Homicide

June 24, 2020

A wrong-way driver has been arrested for the death of a man on I-10 in Escambia County early last Saturday morning.

Theresa Bernadette King was charged with DUI manslaughter, DUI serious bodily injury and vehicular homicide. King, age 46 of McKinney, Texas, remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $301,000.

The Florida Highway Patrol said King was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when her SUV collided head on with a sedan driven by a 25-year old male from Theodore, Alabama. The vehicles collided head on about 1:45 a.m.

The male was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger in sedan, a 34-year old male from Theodore, was extricated and transported to an area hospital in serious condition.

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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Wednesday

June 24, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

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Cantonment Improvement Committee Holds 10,000 Pound Food Giveaway

June 24, 2020

The Cantonment Improvement Committee held a 10,000 pound food distribution Tuesday afternoon at Carver Park in Cantonment. The food included meats, fresh fruits, vegetables and more. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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U.S. Attorney Tests Positive For COVID-19

June 24, 2020

U.S. Attorney Lawrence Keefe of the Northern District of Florida has tested positive for COVID-19. He believes he contracted the virus while dealing with a family emergency in Charleston, South Carolina.

A spokesman said Keefe is doing well and is self isolated while remotely directing the activities of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He said he feels as if he is dealing with the onset of a cold and is following all protocols recommended by medical experts.

Keefe gathered with his family in Charleston after his youngest son, Patrick, a recent graduate at The Citadel, was diagnosed with a brain tumor a few weeks ago. The family rented a large private home, within walking distance of the Medical Center of the University of South Carolina, where Patrick had surgery last week.

Among those who visited or stayed at the home from June 14-21, one person learned that they had tested positive for COVID-19. When Keefe was informed of this Monday afternoon, he noticed symptoms himself – including the loss of taste and smell. He immediately took steps to get tested and learned that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. He quickly notified the Justice Department in Washington, as well as his office.

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State Approves UWF’s Fall Reopening Plan. This Is How It Will Work.

June 24, 2020

The Florida Board of Governors approved the University of West Florida’s Fall 2020 Reopening Plan during its meeting on Tuesday.

The plan was previously approved last week by UWF’s Board of Trustees.

“We look forward to welcoming back our Argos while providing a safer and healthier environment,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “At UWF, we strive to preserve the highest standards of quality in our teaching and research and this plan ensures our students receive the same top-rate education from UWF while maintaining health and safety protocols.”

The plan requires all individuals on campus wear a face covering except when in a private office/residence hall room, a work area separated by six feet from others or in an outdoor area separated by at least six feet from others. UWF will provide one reusable cloth face covering and a bottle of hand sanitizer for every student and employee. Visitors will be provided a disposable face covering. Accommodations will be provided for individuals whose disabilities may prevent them from wearing face coverings.

All students and employees will be required to complete a daily return to campus pre-screening before visiting a University location, in addition to completing a COVID-19 training.

UWF will continue honoring housing contracts for the fall semester and reserve spaces for COVID-19 isolation. In the event a residential student tests positive, they will be moved immediately to an isolation/quarantine space. If someone comes in one-on-one contact with that student in their living space, that unit will be quarantined until test results are available.

UWF is expanding course delivery options for students for the fall semester with more courses offered online. The course delivery framework includes face-to-face, online and hybrid courses developed by the college deans with input from stakeholders, including department chairs and faculty members. Students will be notified of course changes via email by July 1, 2020.

Lower-division courses (undergraduate courses offered at the freshman or sophomore level) will be delivered with face-to-face components unless faculty opt to teach the full course or sections of the course online or the course is historically offered online.
Upper-division courses (undergraduate courses offered at the junior level or higher) will primarily be delivered online. Exceptions include courses faculty identify as experiential with significant face-to-face components, capstone, clinical/internship that requires faculty supervision and courses that serve as a practicum experience.
Graduate courses will be delivered with face-to-face components unless they are part of an online program or students are enrolled in synchronous online instruction offered as part of a face-to-face course.

The maximum room capacity for all classrooms in use for the fall semester will be updated based on the square footage of space with an allowance of 36 square feet per person in accordance with current CDC guidelines. Classroom facilities will be thoroughly cleaned and include signage showing where students can sit based on the guidelines.

Immediately following Thanksgiving break, all courses will be arranged so that instruction, review and final exams are delivered remotely for the rest of the semester.

The plan is subject to change based upon federal, state or local guidance. In the event of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, re-implementation and mitigation procedures will be executed immediately.

To see the full plan, click or tap here.

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Navy Federal Once Again Named A Best Place To Work In IT

June 24, 2020

For a second year in a row, Navy Federal Credit Union ranks in the top 10 for IDG’s Computerworld 2020 Best Places to Work in IT. This is the credit union’s sixth consecutive year to make the list, ranking ninth among 52 large organizations. Navy Federal remains the only credit union among the large organizations.

Navy Federal’s Information Services Department provides support for the credit union’s 21,500 employees and over 9.2 million members.

“Technology is critical in our mission to deliver the best service for our members and employees,” said Tony Gallardy, Chief Information Officer for Navy Federal. “Whether you’re a member connecting with us through our mobile app or an employee teleworking from home, our ISD team has played a major role in making sure the credit union provides an incredible experience.”

Computerworld, in partnership with IDG’s Insider Pro, compiles its Best Places to Work in IT list based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, training and retention. Additionally, IT professionals are surveyed and their responses are factored heavily in determining the rankings.

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