Tate High Tennis Beats Navarre
March 9, 2022
The Tate High School Boys tennis team beat Navarre High 4-3, and the Tate Girls defeated Navarre 6-1 on Tuesday. Up next, Tate tennis will host the Pace Patriots on Thursday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
CDR. Lloyd Robert (Bob) Wade, Jr., MD
March 9, 2022
CDR. Lloyd Robert (Bob) Wade, Jr., MD, passed away at his home on February 20. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda, and two children Samantha and Chip (Allison). He had three loving grandchildren: Ella, Ford, and Gibbs; as well as his brother Mike (Mandy).
Bob was a proud veteran with 24 years of Military service. He earned his wings in October 1965 and went to Vietnam in June of 1966. As a Vietnam veteran and Marine Corp H-34 helicopter pilot, Bob earned 21 air metals and spent 2 years in Vietnam. Returning to Pensacola Florida, he served for 3 years as a ground school and flight instructor before leaving the Marine Corp as a Captain in 1970, with a transfer to the Navy.
As a Naval officer, Bob attended medical school at the University of South Carolina and completed a residency in OB/GYN in San Francisco California. Dr. Wade was stationed at the Naval hospitals in Yokosuka, Japan and Pensacola Florida, serving as the head of the OB/GYN department in Pensacola. He retired from the Navy in 1989.
Dr. Wade built a successful OB/GYN private practice at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola where he worked for nearly 20 years. He was a quiet professional and touch the lives of thousands of families delivering babies over the course of his career. He was as even-keeled of an individual as you would find, never to high, never to low. If he didn’t have an answer he wouldn’t guess he would research the question until he had an answer. Well respected
among colleagues and a great friend to those who knew him.
A military funeral will be held at the Barrancas National Cemetery at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Monday, March 14 th at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set to support the needs of veterans pursuing their studies in the fields of Applied Sciences. You may give to the University of Mississippi Foundation in Dr. Lloyd Wade’s honor, checks payable to the UM Foundation, address below. You may also make a gift online at https://umfoundation.givingfuel.com/nowandever.
University of Mississippi Foundation
406 University Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
Glen Stanford Morgan
March 9, 2022
Glen Stanford Morgan, Sr., 91, of Brandon, MS, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Mr. Morgan was a native of Byrneville, FL born to Ira Stanford and Viola Brooks Morgan. He served in the U.S. Army with the 67th MP Company.
He worked at Chemstrand Corporation in Pensacola, FL, before later moving his family to Mississippi where he retired as a maintenance supervisor for Georgia Pacific Corporation in Monticello, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira Stanford and Viola (Brooks) Morgan; wife, Hazel Marshall Morgan; sister, Winnie Morgan; brothers, Winfred Morgan and Donald Morgan.
He is survived by a son, Glen Stanford (Stan) Morgan, Jr., (Missy), daughter, Sheila Keller (Mark), four grandchildren: Rachel Sanders, Laura Elizabeth Cliburn (Matt), Marshall Morgan (Buffy), Anna Smith (Corey), great-grandchildren: Marley Pate Morgan, Charley Stanford Morgan, Lyric Cliburn and Layla Cliburn.
Survivors also include a brother, Homer Morgan (Betty) of Gulf Shores, AL; sisters, Shirley Irvin, (Eddie) of Fairhope, AL, JoAnn Roley of Atmore, AL, Linda Sue Carlton (Larry) of Flomaton, AL, Betty Brockett (Jimmy), Saraland, AL and Darlene Brock of Jacksonville, FL.
He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Flowood, Mississippi.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Dr. John Cofer officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 from 12 noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
18-Year Old Facing Felony Charge For Stolen AR-15 Rifle Found In His Vehicle On Tate High Campus, ECSO Says
March 8, 2022
An 18-year old is facing a felony charge in connection with a rifle allegedly found in his truck on the Tate High School campus last month.
Caden Edward Sterling was charged with grand theft of a firearm. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $2,500.
On February 15, Sterling was found to be in possession of a stolen 300 caliber AR-15 rifle along with four magazines and 34 rounds of ammunition, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. Sterling told deputies that he obtained the gun from “an unknown male for an unknown reason” and could offer no further information or documentation, an arrest report states.
The gun had been reported stolen by an Escambia County man that told deputies it had been taken from his son’s locked bedroom. The man stated that, against his will, his daughter had been seeing a boy, according to the report.
The report states the father took his daughter’s cell phone and identified Sterling as the boy.
The sister of the 15-year old told deputies her sister told her that Sterling has admitted stealing the gun from the house and taking it to school, according to the report.
Sterling’s mugshot was unavailable from the Escambia County Jail, which cited a Florida statute that exempts the release of photographs of current or former law enforcement personnel, their spouses and their children.
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Battery Of His Pregnant Girlfriend
March 8, 2022
A Cantonment man has been charged with the alleged aggravated battery of his pregnant girlfriend.
Jacob Dillan Grice, 24, was charged with felony aggravated battery offender knew the victim was pregnant
The victim told deputies that they were at the residence of a family member when she decided to take him home because he had taken Xanax and consumed too much alcohol. She stated he became angry because she would not stop at a store to get him beer. Grice allegedly grabbed her by the hair and pulled her to the ground before he poked her in the eye while trying to hit her in the face.
A report states the woman was treated for an eye injury by Escambia County EMS, and deputies.
Grice told deputies he is currently dating his accuser, and he knew that she was pregnant.
Grice was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
Retiring Old Glory: American Legion Post, Northview NJROTC Hold Flag Ceremony
March 8, 2022
The Northview High School NJROTC recently participated in a cooperative flag retirement with the Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion in Atmore. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Chance Of Rain Sticks Around All Week, Maybe A Few Storms
March 8, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Steady temperature around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Miracle League Of Pensacola Needs Buddies For The Spring Season
March 8, 2022
The Miracle League of Pensacola is looking for volunteers to serve as buddies during the spring season.
Buddies can volunteer for one or two games or the entire season. Individuals and groups are welcome to participate.
To volunteer or for more information, call Volunteer Director Mike Norre at (850) 384-3489.
FDLE Charges Two Bank Employees With Fraud, Identity Theft
March 8, 2022
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested two bank employees in Escambia County for fraud and identity theft.
Tiwuan Williams, 26, and Stephon Pugh-Davis, 27, for scheme to defraud, criminal use of personal identification information, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and conspiracy to commit a felony.
The investigation began in June 2021 when a local financial institution reported suspected internal fraud being committed by employees Williams and Pugh-Davis.
Agents discovered that Williams recruited other employees, including Pugh-Davis, to provide him with customer account details in order to facilitate fraudulent transfers into money mule accounts. A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.
The investigation showed that Williams attempted to facilitate the transfer of more than $165,000 through more than 30 victim accounts, while Pugh-Davis assisted with more than 20 of the fraudulent transfers, according to FDLE.
Williams was arrested on March 4, while Pugh-Davis was arrested Monday morning. Each was booked into the Escambia County Jail on a $300,000 bond.
FDLE did not identify the financial institution involved.
Florida Now Has An Official State Dessert. And It Is…
March 8, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a Senate bill designating an official state dessert.
The bill was signed by DeSantis during a ceremony Monday in Plant City, Florida.
Florida’s new official state dessert is strawberry shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping. The official designation is a tribute to Florida strawberry farmers who produce 75% of the winter strawberry crop in the United States.
“Signing this bill at the Strawberry Festival is one way that we are supporting our Florida strawberry farmers and is a tribute to the more than 10,000 acres of strawberries that are grown in the greater Plant City area,” said DeSantis.
“As a fifth generation Floridian and a native of Plant City, I am delighted and proud that our Governor and the Legislature are making Strawberry Shortcake the official state dessert,” said Attorney General Ashley Moody. “I hope everyone tries a bite of Strawberry Shortcake in celebration.”
And what about key lime pie? That’s the official state pie.