Tate Freshmen Defeat Northview JV (With Photo Gallery)
September 7, 2022
The freshmen Tate High Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs junior varsity 30-14 Tuesday night at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt.
Northview (2-2) will travel to Atmore next Monday evening to take on Escambia County High School at 6:00.
Tate will travel to Navarre on September 15. The JV will play at 5 p.m. and junior varsity at 7:00.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
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Escambia BOCC Tentatively Approves Static Millage Rate, Defined By State As Tax Increase
September 7, 2022
The Escambia County Commission Tuesday night gave tentative approval to a static property tax rate for next fiscal year, which is defined by the state as a tax increase.
The proposed millage rate is 7.4679, which is not an increased millage rate but is a 13.20% increase over the rolled back rate of 6.5969 mills.
The rolled back rate is a computed millage rate that would generate the same amount of ad valorem tax dollars as the prior fiscal year, based on the proposed year’s tax roll, excluding new construction. A millage rate higher than the rolled-back rate is defined by the State of Florida as a tax increase and must be advertised as such.
“I’m very happy that we are leaving the millage rate static; that provides a little revenue based upon the growth of the tax roll,” Commission Chairman Jeff Bergosh said. “Keeping the millage rate static provides the additional revenue necessary for us to provide raises to our first responders and our employees, and keep up with the inflation that we are dealing with.”
“We have not raised the millage rate in all the years (of service by current board members), so that’s fiscal prudence that I’m proud to say we’ve done,” Commissioner Lumon May said.
The BOCC will hold a second public hearing later this month to adopt their budget for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Volleyball: Jay Tops Northview 3-2 (With Photo Gallery)
September 7, 2022
The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs 3-2 in high school basketball Tuesday night in Bratt.
The Royals came out on top 22-25, 25-22, 25-16, 20-25, 15-8.
In junior varsity action, Jay won in two straight, 25-15, 25-23.
For a photo gallery from the varsity matchup, click or tap here.
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Escambia Woman Claims $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
September 7, 2022
An Escambia County woman has claimed a $1 million scratch-off lottery prize.
Zabetti Pappas, 66, claimed the Gold Rush Limited prize at the Florida Lottery Pensacola District Office on Tuesday.
Pappas purchased her winning ticket from Publix on Nine Mile Road at Pine Forest Road. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket.
The $20 game launched in September 2021 and features 32 top prizes of $5 million and 100 prizes of $1 million.
50-50 Shot Of Showers And Storms For Wednesday
September 7, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Smokies Beat The Wahoos 14-4
September 7, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell in their series opener against the Tennessee Smokies on Tuesday night by a score of 14-4.
Jake Slaughter hit a pair of homers, scored four runs and drove in six to lead Tennessee’s winning effort as the Smokies inched closer to clinching a North Division playoff berth.
Slaughter opened up the scoring right away in the first inning with a two-run homer against Zach King (L, 2-5), who allowed four more runs in the third on RBI doubles from Nelson Maldonado and Chase Strumpf.
The Smokies added two more runs in the fourth on a Miguel Amaya sacrifice fly and Andy Weber RBI double. Pensacola got their only run against Tennessee starter Chris Clarke (W, 7-4) with a Norel González RBI double in the sixth to bring the score to 8-1, but Yonathan Perlaza answered back with a solo homer on the first pitch of the bottom of the inning as Tennessee got their bats back to work.
Bryce Ball hit an RBI double in the seventh before Slaughter capped his night with a grand slam in the eighth. Will Banfield’s third single of the game brought home a Pensacola run in the eighth, and Cobie Fletcher-Vance drove in another in the ninth with a sacrifice fly, but it wasn’t nearly enough for the Blue Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Smokies on Tuesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Edna Virginia Norris Emmons
September 7, 2022
Mrs. Edna Virginia Norris Emmons, age 87, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2022, in Jay, FL. She was born March 20, 1935 in Atmore, AL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service. She was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Emmons enjoyed spending time with her family and attending family reunions. She loved quilting and sewing, she would make and give all the newborn babies at church quilts. She enjoyed going to church and singing. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, reading, and always loved to cook.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kelon Augusta (Buna Elizabeth Hardee) Norris, husband, Joel Bernard Emmons, six brothers, Aris “Jr” Norris, Howard Norris, A C Norris, Edgar Delano Norris, Joseph Carrol Norris, James Maurice Norris, three sisters, Phariba Myra Lee Rogers, Betty Chisolm White, and Martha June Miller.
She is survived by her two sons, Roger Emmons, of Century, FL; Carl (Terry) Emmons, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Charlotte (Dennis) Ard, of Enterprise, AL; two brothers, Rev. David (Peggy) Norris, of Salisbury, NC; Billy (Nancy) Norris, of Toronto, Canada, five grandchildren, Janice, James, Theresa, Michael, Garrett, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd, and Rev. David Norris officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Pallbearers will be Greg Enfinger, O’Neal Varner, Kenny Hammac, Reggie Carper, Gary Johnson, and Keith Julian.
Mary Virginia Pace
September 7, 2022
Mrs. Mary Virginia Pace, age 79, passed away, on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Century, FL. She was born August 7, 1943 in Apalachicola, FL; and resided most her life in Century.
She valued her time she has got to spend with her family, children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crabbing, and fishing. She had a good wit about her to always tell you like it was.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie (Alva Lewis) Lashley, husband August Pace, two sons, Joseph Lavimoniere, Michael Lavimoniere, one grandson, Joshua Lavimoniere, two brothers, Lonnie Lashley, and Richard Lashley.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard Lavimoniere, of Chagrin Falls, OH; Lewis T. Pace, of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Alva Enfinger, of Century, FL; one brother, Ronnie Lashley, of Apalachicola, FL; one sister, Lyndal Odom, of Apalachicola, FL; three grandchildren, Ashlyn Robinson, Miranda Enfinger, Chandler Enfinger, five great-grandchildren, Conner, Cain, Cason, Coen, Adelynn, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Waylon Stuckey officiating.
Burial will follow at McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Luke Brown, Logan Brown, Zachary Sims, Jamie Gafford, Calem Robinson, and Jonathan Burkette.
Limited Services Today At Molino Tax Collector Office; No Concealed Licenses
September 6, 2022
The Escambia County Tax Collector Office in Molino is offering limited services on Tuesday due to staffing issues
Tax Collector Scott Lunsford and concealed weapons license services will not be available in the Molino office on Tuesday.
He said service times may be delayed on other services, but they will be working as fast as possible with a limited staff.
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Construction Progressing On New Dollar General Stores In Molino, Walnut Hill
September 6, 2022
Construction is well underway on new Dollar General stores in Molino and Walnut Hill.
The Walnut Hill store is located at 7100 Highway 97, on the north side of the intersection of South Highway 99. The development was limited to 2.08 acres of a 4.12 acre property, including a 10,769 square-foot store with 43 parking spaces and a new driveway connection to Highway 97 directly across from South Highway 99.
The store near Molino is located at the corner of Highway 29 and Highway 196. The 10,640 square foot Dollar General is located on a 1.5 acre parcel with driveway access to Highway 196, not Highway 29.
At an Escambia County development review meeting in May, several area residents spoke out against the Molino area store. Most cited traffic concerns about the intersection, including several fatal accidents that have occurred. They also expressed that the store is not needed due to the proximity of other Dollar Generals on Highway 29, including at Molino Road 2.5 miles to the north and Neal Road four miles to the south.
Pictured top: The Dollar General Store under construction at Highway 97 and South Highway 99 in Walnut Hill. First two photos below show the store at Highway 29 and Highway 196 near Molino, and the bottom photo shows the Walnut Hill store as seen from South Highway 99. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Above: Molino area store.
Above: Molino area store, seen from Highway 29.
Above: Walnut Hill store, seen from South Highway 99.