Northview Beats Central 13-3; Tate Freshmen Beat Navarre (With Gallery)
March 25, 2022
Northview 13, Central 3
The Northview Chiefs defeated Central 13-3 Thursday night in Bratt.
Jamarkus Jefferson went 3-3 at the plate to lead the Chiefs. Trent Knighten, Josh Landis and Kaden Odom had two hits each, while Rustin Pope and Wyatt Scruggs both had one.
Cason Burkett went three innings for Northview, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out two. Jefferson pitched one, allowing one run on one hits an striking out two. Ethan Collier went for two, striking out four.
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Tate 8, Navarre 1 (Freshmen)
The Tate Aggie Freshmen defeated Navarre 8-1 Thursday.
Sheppard Edgar went two innings, allowing no runs, no hits and striking out five to earn the win for Tate. Trever Land, and Nathan Ozuna pitched in relief.
The Freshmen Aggies were led at the plate by Tyler Folder with two hits.
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Suspect Evades Capture In Cantonment Manhunt
March 25, 2022
A suspect evaded capture during a manhunt Thursday afternoon in Cantonment.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance about 4:35 p.m. on Madrid Road. The domestic violence suspect allegedly hit his girlfriend before fleeing.
A perimeter was established and a K-9 search followed in the area of the Santa Maria Plaza/Farm Hill Park around Madrid, DeSoto and Santa Rosa roads. The sheriff’s office says the suspect was not located.
No suspect description or other information was provided.
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Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Softball Game Is This Evening
March 25, 2022
The Tate High Aggies Softball team’s 12 Annual Strike Out Cancer Game against West Florida High will be played Friday evening.
All proceeds will benefit the local chapter of American Cancer Society
The junior varsity will play at 5 p.m., and the first pitch for varsity is set for 7 p.m. at Charlene Varnell Field at Tate High School.
Admission is donations only. Fish dinners will be available for $12 and gumbo for $6.
Last year, the Strike Out Cancer Game raised over $22,000.
Pictured: Last year’s Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Jacket Jamboree Is Saturday In Molino
March 25, 2022
The Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree is returning to Molino on Saturday, along with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show on both Friday and Saturday. The event was canceled the last two years due to COVID-19.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is a free festival from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. that will feature dozens of arts and craft vendors, food vendors, a car show, kids’ activities, and much more. There will also be an Easter egg drop at noon with the Easter Bunny and about 2,000 eggs including a special section for preschoolers.
Admission and parking are free for both the Blue Jacket Jamboree and livestock show at the Escambia 4-H Livestock Facility located at 5701 Highway 99 in Molino.
All proceeds will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
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ECSO Finds $500,000 Worth Of Meth, Plus Fentanyl During Search Warrant
March 25, 2022
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office seized nearly 20 pounds of meth — worth a half million dollars on the street – from a single house.
The ECSO Narcotics Unit SWAT team served a search warrant at a home in the 7700 block of Deborah Court, just south of Olive Road.
They also located over a half kilogram of cocaine and 37 grams of fentanyl, a stolen gun, and more than $6,900 in cash.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. It is a major contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the U.S., according to the CDC..
“It is impossible to tell the exact impact of this seizure or the numbers of lives saved. Our narcotics unit worked hard on this investigation and these results are indicative of their commitment to the citizens of Escambia County,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said.
Jaquan Charmaine Xavier Smith was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana (under 20 grams), resisting arrest without violence, driving with a suspended license, and violation of probation.
This investigation is still ongoing and additional charges are likely against Smith, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Glenda Ann Walston
March 25, 2022
Mrs. Glenda Ann Walston, age 69, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Pensacola, Fla. She has resided in Century, Fla. most of her life. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors and going camping. She enjoyed playing video games, and playing with her dog.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Dora Ann Rolin; husband, Clifford R. Walston; two great-grandsons, Dalton Carroll, TJ Carroll; five brothers, Gilbert Rolin, Glenn Rolin, Jewel Rolin, Joe Rolin, Jerry Rolin, and one sister, Gloria Jean Carnley.
Mrs. Walston is survived by her one son, Vincent R. Walston of Molino, Fla.; three daughters, Sandra Lee Walston and Victoria Carroll, all of Century and Sherry Lynn Walston of Brewton, Ala.; one brother, Gregory (Lourie) Rolin of Atmore; one sister, Grace Marie (Bill) Stuckey, of Atmore; fifteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. William “Bill” Stuckey officiating. Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 25, 2022 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Clifton Carroll, Allen Nix, Jake Woods and Justin Rolin
James “Phillip” Burke
March 25, 2022
James “Phillip” Burke passed away on March 24, 2002, while in the capable and compassionate care of Covenant Care hospice in Pensacola, Florida.
He was born February 21, 1953, in Pensacola, Florida, to Robert and Ellen Burke.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Wanda “Sue” Story and Phyllis Bottomlee.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (Dewberry) Burke, of Milton, Florida; daughters Jessica (David) Whittle and Kelly (Joshua) Pulliam, both of Milton, Florida; grandchildren Landon, Tyler, and Lexi Pulliam; and sister, Vonda (David) Golden, of Odessa, Texas.
A private memorial service will be scheduled at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Covenant Care.
UPDATE: Child Safe, Amber Alert Canceled For Boy Last Seen In Northern Santa Rosa County
March 25, 2022
UPDATE: This amber alert has been canceled. FDLE says the boy is safe.
An amber alert has been issued for a six-year old boy last seen near Munson in northern Santa Rosa County.
Kanyen Kinsey, last seen in the area of the 7600 block of Buddy Hardy Road.
He was last seen wearing a fluorescent orange long sleeve jacket with yellow lettering on the back that says “Heritage Place”, blue jeans, and Nike shoes. The child may be traveling with an unknown adult in a white chevrolet long-bed diesel pickup truck.
Kinsey is four-feet, seven inches tall, 48 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information should call their local law enforcement agency or 911.
Cantonment Man Charged With Hitting His Brother In The Head With A Coffeepot
March 24, 2022
A Cantonment man is facing a felony charge after allegedly hitting his mentally disabled brother in the head with a coffeepot.
Blanchewon Freeman Nettles, 37, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Nettles told deputies that his brother pushed him and continued to strike. Nettle went into his bedroom and grabbed a coffeepot and threatened to hit his brother with it, an arrest report states.
Nettle said that as his brother approached him again, he hit him in the head with the coffeepot, breaking it, the report continues.
The brother suffered cuts and was transported to West Florida Hospital for treatment.
Family told deputies that the victim is mentally handicapped and does not know right from wrong.
Nettles was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Go Baby Go! Ascend Cares To Donate Modified Ride-On Cars To Escambia Westgate
March 24, 2022
Ascend Cares will donate “Go Baby Go” mobility cars to Escambia Westgate School.
“Go Baby Go” is a program that provides modified, ride-on cars to young children with disabilities so they can move around independently. The cars were created for the school’s younger students and will create an opportunity for students to learn and increase independent skills.
Ascend Cares and nearly 30 employees modified 11 of the cars back in December. The cars will be donated this Friday morning.
The modified toy cars give children with mobility disabilities a chance to play and socialize with their peers more easily. Research has shown that independent mobility is linked to cognitive, social, motor, language and other developmental benefits in young children. Being pushed in a stroller or being carried from one place to another is fundamentally different from having active control over one’s own exploration, which is where the developmental gains are seen.
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