Ascend Cares Volunteers Repair, Expand Boardwalk Trail At Escambia Westgate
August 4, 2021
Volunteers from Ascend Cares Pensacola worked to repair and widen the boardwalk at Escambia Westgate School.
The repairs will allow students with limited mobility to have access to a wooded area where they can enjoy and learn about nature.
The work was one of Ascend Care’s 10th anniversary projects.
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All Escambia School District Students Will Receive Free Meals This Year
August 4, 2021
All Escambia County School District students will receive free meals this school year.
All traditional ECSD students in grades K-12 will receive free meals at school at no charge, according to the Escambia County School District Food Service Department.
“The USDA has made school breakfast and lunch available free to all Escambia County School District Students for the entirety of the 2021-2022 school year,” the district said, emphasizing that even students who are not ordinarily part of the free or reduced lunch programs will also be included in these free meal distributions.
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ECSO: Molino Man Pointed Gun At His Mother And Girlfriend, Threatened To Kill Them
August 4, 2021
A Molino man is facing felony charges after allegedly threatening to kill his mother and girlfriend.
Nicholas Bronson Pierce, 36, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to commit a felony and one count possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded a reported armed disturbance at a residence on Pilgrim Trail West. He allegedly entered a residence and pointed a gun at his mother’s head and yelled, “I’ll kill you [expletive].”
“I feared for my life and really thought at that time, my son would kill me,’ she said, according to an ESCO report.
Pierce also pointed the gun at his girlfriend of eight months and threatened to kill her, the report states.
Pierce remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning without bond.
In July, he was charged with felony grand theft of a motor vehicle and released July 31 on a $5,000 bond. [Read more: Molino Man Identified As Truck Theft Suspect By His 'Distinct' Facial Tattoos]
Blue Angels License Plates Will Be Distributed This Saturday
August 4, 2021
Those highly-anticipated Blue Angels specialty Florida license plates will be issued during a special event Saturday, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford.
The event will be held at the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Marcus Pointe office at 6451 North W Street beginning at 8 a.m. It will be open to anyone who has purchased a presale voucher and who makes an appointment for the event. Visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com/BlueAngels to schedule an appointment.
Redeeming a voucher will require a license plate replacement fee of $36.90, as mandated by Florida laws, in addition to the previously paid voucher fee. If an applicant’s registration is being renewed at the same time as the voucher redemption, the replacement fee will be added to the renewal. Motorists should bring their proof of Florida insurance when redeeming their voucher.
Those who did not purchase a presale voucher may acquire a Blue Angels specialty plate at EscambiaTaxCollector.com or by visiting an office location during regular business hours beginning August 9.
For more information, click or tap here.
In September 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law approving the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s Blue Angels specialty license plate. On October 1, 2020, the Escambia County Tax Collector, in partnership with the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, began accepting online voucher orders to collect the 3,000 commitments needed for production to begin.
Cottage Hill Woman Allowed Juvenile To Steal Delivery Package, ECSO Says
August 4, 2021
A Cottage Hill woman was charged by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly allowing a juvenile to steal a recently delivered package.
Camie DeNean Linton, 39, was charged with felony contributing to the delinquency of a minor and petit theft.
Linton allegedly drove a juvenile in her care to Williams Ditch Road where she allowed the juvenile to steal the package. The package was removed from the top of a trash can that is designed with spray paint as being for FedEx and UPS deliveries, and the can is chained to a fence, according to the ECSO. The package contained car parts valued at $100.
Both Linton and the juvenile told deputies they believed the package was garbage because it was on top of the trash can, an arrest report states.
The relationship between Linton and the juvenile and his age were redacted from the arrest report.
Lower Rain Chances For The Next Few Days
August 4, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Photos: Jay High Day At The Blue Wahoos
August 4, 2021
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos held Jay Day on Monday, featuring the Jay High School Royals and a local state championship softball team.
The Jay High band performed the National Anthem, and the Jay Royals varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads also performed.
New principal Benjie West, a Jay graduate who took over June 4, threw out the first pitch.
And the The Tri-County 8-10 Softball All-Star Team was honored for winning the Florida Little League state championship.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Justus Shines In Wahoos 5-2 Win Against Shuckers
August 4, 2021
Connor Justus and Brian Navarreto each homered for the Wahoos as Pensacola took Tuesday’s series opener 5-2 at MGM Park.
After trailing 2-0, the Wahoos scored five unanswered, giving Kyle Nicolas (W, 1-0) his first career Double-A win.
Nicolas was excellent in his second start with the Wahoos. He allowed two runs in five innings while striking out six. Biloxi’s only offense came in the bottom of the third when Garrett Mitchell—the Brewers top prospect according to MLB Pipeline—launched a two-run homer to right to put the hosts ahead. Mitchell’s homer was one of only three hits Biloxi’s offense mustered against Nicolas.
Pensacola’s comeback effort began in the top of the fifth. After Demetrius Sims walked, Riley Mahan doubled to left center to put Pensacola on the board. The next batter, Justus, crushed a two-run homer to left field to put the Wahoos ahead 3-2. For Justus, it was his second home run of the season.
In the seventh, Justus walked to begin the inning. After a perfectly executed sac bunt from Galli Cribbs, the Wahoos picked up another run thanks to Peyton Burdick’s second double of the night. Leading 4-2, the Wahoos added one more when Brian Navarreto hit a solo homer of J.T. Hintzen to put Pensacola up 5-2.
The Wahoos bullpen, which had its struggles in the previous series against Mississippi, was magnificent against the Shuckers. Three different relievers pitched four scoreless innings while only allowing four total baserunners.
The series continues tomorrow night with RHP Max Meyer on the mound for Pensacola. He will be opposed by RHP Jesus Castillo.
Joyce Elaine McConathy
August 4, 2021
Joyce Elaine McConathy, age 71 of Pensacola, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 26, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Willie Roosevelt Bush and Mrs. Mollie Estelle Bush; four brothers, Cooter, Charles, Barney and Harold Bush; one sister, Evelyn Nelson and three grandsons, David Ellison, Russell O’Dea Jr., and Anthony Vaughn.
She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Mr. Arthur McConathy; her children, Kim Vaughn, Robert Vaughn, Michael Vaughn, and Jennifer Ness. She is also survived by the loves of her life, her 11 grandchildren, Scott, Kristan, Theresa, Robert Jr., Katie, Christopher (Autumn), X’Ander, Jaxson, Brianna, Corey (Jennifer) and Summer; and her 10 great-grandchildren, Skyler, Jaelyn, Gracelyn, Camden, Kayman, Cara, CJ, Caide, Paisley and Greyson.
Joyce leaves behind so many nieces, nephews, relatives, and special friends who loved her dearly. She had such a loving heart and was known as Nana or Mom to all. She had a special place in her heart for Cathy Lorenzo, Teddy Lorenzo, and Randy Lorenzo (Christina) who looked to her as Mom all their life.
She loved to go to the Tennessee mountains on vacation. She also liked the outdoors, where she spent many occasions enjoying camping and fishing trips to nearby lakes. But she was always the happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends.
Visitation will be held on August 8, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and service from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family would like to extend an invitation to all for a Celebration of Life immediately following at Ashton Brosnaham Community Center, 10370
Ashton Brosnaham Dr., Pensacola, FL, 32534.
Heartfelt appreciation to everyone for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Luverne Knowles
August 4, 2021
Mrs. Luverne Knowles, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Pensacola, Florida. She lived most of her life in the Flomaton, AL, area and a was member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Mrs. Knowles loved her family dearly and always valued the time she spent with them. She loved sitting on her front watching the birds, especially blue birds and humming birds. Those were her favorites of them all.
She could often be caught sitting around crocheting, cross stitching and sewing. She was an avid gardener and loved working in her flower garden. Back in the day at any given time you could find her in her shop “Laverne’s Ceramic Shop” making ceramics and painting them, something she always loved to do.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Henry Morris and Mrs. Mamie Odom Morris; two brothers, James Morris, Junior Morris; one sister, Lucille Conway; and, daughter-in-law, Krystle Knowles.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Edmond Knowles of Flomaton, AL; two sons, Larry Knowles (Teresa) of Brewton, AL and Marcus Knowles of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Debbie Simmons (Eddie) of Flomaton, AL and Lisa Knowles of Flomaton, AL; five grandchildren, Meredith Wolfe, Alayna Simmons, Nathan Knowles, Jack Knowles, and Alex Gatwood; four great-grandchildren, Scarlett Boutwell, Elias Wolfe, Grayson Najor, and Payton Gatwood; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Jonathon Hill and Rev. Larry Patterson officiating.
Burial was at Little Escambia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian Conway, Eddie Conway, Randall Morris, and William Blackwell, Timothy Knowles, and Buddy Morris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.