Peanut Butter Challenge Is Continuing. Have You Made Your Donation?
October 28, 2022
The Peanut Butter Challenge in Escambia County is continuing, and there’s still time to make your donation.
The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual jar collection for local food pantries, first launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012. It has since launched statewide, giving counties the chance to compete for most jars of peanut butter donated. The challenge serves a way to feed hungry families ahead of the holidays and also promotes peanuts grown in Florida.
Unopened, unexpired jars of peanut butter can be donated at the following locations through October 31:
- Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- Escambia County Farm Bureau, 153 Highway 97, Molino
- Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 North W Street
- Gilmore Services, 31 East Fairfield Drive
- Escambia County Administration, 221 Palafox Place, 4th Floor
- Holy Spirit Catholic, 10650 Gulf Beach Highway
In addition to the community donations, the Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA) and Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) have partnered with the project for years. These organizations are based in the northwest and northeast peanut-producing regions of the state and will again contribute to the totals distributed to food pantries in those regions.
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Cantonment Man Caught With Stolen SUV And Meth, ECSO Says
October 28, 2022
A Cantonment man was allegedly caught with a stolen vehicle and methamphetamine, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Jesse Allen Geoghahan, 26, was charged with grand theft of a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance, both felonies. He was released on a $5,000 bond.
Wednesday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Circle K at Nine Mile Road and Pine Forest road in reference to a reported DUI driver that was weaving in and out of lanes and almost striking several vehicles. Deputies caught up with Geoghahan at the fountain drink machine inside the store.
When deputies asked Geoghahan about the white GMC Yukon he was driving, he stated that he recently purchased it “from some guy” at a Muscogee Road convenience store for $800 as a trade for an ATV he was riding.
After Geoghahan was handcuffed, deputies reported locating the Yukon keys and two bags containing a total of 9.22 grams of methamphetamine in his pockets.
The vehicle had been reported stolen from West Lee Street on October 16.
Escambia School Choice Open Enrollment Period Is Continuing
October 28, 2022
The school choice open enrollment period for middle and high schools in Escambia County will continue through December.
For elementary schools, the open enrollment period will be January 30 until March 10, 2023.
For more information, click or tap here.
Pictured: A School Choice Expo was held last week at Washington High School, but the open enrollment period is continuing. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Schedule
October 28, 2022
Here is the Friday night football schedule for the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Northview
- Escambia at Tate
- Pensacola Catholic at West Florida
- Booker T. Washington at Pine Forest
- Pensacola High at Walton
- Jay at Blacksher (Uriah, Ala.)
- Pace at Milton
- Navarre at Gulf Breeze
ALABAMA
- Escambia Academy at Fort Dale Academy
- Marengo at Flomaton
- W.S. Neal at T.R. Miller
Pictured: Gulf Breeze defeated Tate last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
FWC Seeks Comments On Proposed Rule Changes
October 28, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is soliciting feedback on proposed rule changes for 2023-24 hunting seasons and FWC-managed lands.
To provide input, click or tap here.
Proposed statewide rule changes include shooting hours for dove and changes to the approval process for setting the annual number of limited entry and special-opportunity quota permits and antlerless deer permits.
In the Escambia River Wildlife Management area, the rule changes will establish an additional 3-day wild hog-dog hunt each month from May – September; establish a trapping season opening Dec. 1 and closing March 1; and close the general gun season during the 2-day family hunt to allow hunting with dogs throughout the area during the 2-day family hunt.
In the Blackwater WMA, the rule changes will expand the field trial area (FTA) using a portion of newly acquired acres; extend the archery season in the FTA by allowing archery hunting during the general gun season dates (except during existing FTA quota hunts); prohibit take of antlerless deer and wild turkey during the proposed extended archery season dates; and increase the antler point restriction in the FTA from 3 points or a 10-inch main beam on a side to 4 points or 14-inch main beam on a side.
Paul Louis Kattau
October 28, 2022
Paul Louis Kattau, age 75, of Pensacola, Florida passed away suddenly at home on October 24, 2022.
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 8, 1946 to Fred and Cassie Kattau. He was married to Kathy Kahlbau Kattau for 26 years. Paul had a career in Public Education for Escambia County Schools. He had a passion for family, golf, fishing, basketball and, most recently, wood working. Paul came to Florida on a basketball scholarship to Lake City Junior College and Forest Ranger School where he was selected to the Junior College Allstate Team. It was there he met his first wife, Kandace. In 1968, Paul left for Viet Nam to serve his country as a sentry dog handler for the U.S. Army. Upon returning from the war, he attended the University of West Florida and continued to play college basketball, while he completed his degree in Elementary Education. He taught school and served as a dean for a short time. In 1985, he received his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. During his final years with the school system, Paul served as a secondary school administrator. Most recently, as happy retirees, Paul and Kathy have enjoyed traveling the country, spending lots of time with family and friends and loving on their dogs, Buddy and Baby Girl. Our big, sweet Paul will be so very missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Cassie Kattau and his brothers, Fred and Chuck Kattau.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Kahlbau Kattau; Son, Richard Kattau (Natasha); Daughter, Kacy Dangerfield (Brandon); Stepdaughter, Amy Kamm (Cory); Stepson, Dave Bradley; Granddaughters, Christina and Viktoria Kattau; Sarah and Lauren Dangerfield; Grandsons, Dustin Kamm; Toby Bradley; Great grandson, Mylo Bradley; Sisters, JoAnn Bailey; Barbara Sweeney (David) and first wife, Kandace Baas Kattau. A
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2022 from 10:00am-11:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Cantonment. The Celebration of Life will begin at 11am with a reception to follow.
Joann Nellums Boutwell
October 28, 2022
Mrs. Joann Nellums Boutwell, age 73, passed away, Monday, October 24, 2022 in Pensacola, FL; surrounded by her family. She resided most of her life in Poarch, AL; and was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was a nurse and caretaker for many years.
Mrs. Boutwell enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed art, painting, reading, and always enjoyed drinking a good cup of coffee. She was a very spiritual woman, always full of life, and loved to travel.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Daniel Nellums and Reva McGhee Walker, one daughter, Jamie Swain, two sisters, Sharon Walker Peebles, Lenora Walker Harrelson, three brothers, David Henry Nellums, Jr; Lamar “Bubba” Walker, Larry Walker, grandparents, Cora Presley, and Riley McGhee.
She is survived by her three daughters, Frankie Ann “Dank” Roberts (Jeremy) Martin, of Robertsdale, AL; Rebecca “Beck” Boutwell (Christopher) Nall, of Flomaton, AL; Marla “Megan” Boutwell (Christopher Thompson) of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Tony Walker, of Nokomis, AL; two sisters, Darlene Walker (Sam) Hitchcock, of Bratt, FL; Donna Sue Walker Marquardt, of Poarch, AL; twenty grandchildren, Kirsten, Shelby, Dolton, Dylan, Jordon, Samantha “Tuti”, Tyler, Kenny, Trenton, Evan, Nevada, Joshua, Blake, Peyton, Jimmy, Jessie, Charity, Jonathan, Jacob, Halana, seven great-grandchildren, Summer, Skyler, Simeon, Malachi, Kyler, Emery, Tristan, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home, LLC.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Woodruff, Lawrence “Bunk” Peebles, Anthony Peebles, Tyler Milstid, Patrick “Blake” Flowers, Jordon Martin, and Jonathan Stanley.
Woman Charged With Murder ‘Motivated By Money, Narcotics, And Their Relationship’
October 27, 2022
A woman has been charged in an August 7 murder in Escambia County.
Raven Elaine Ann Morgan, 20, was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond Wednesday night on a charged first degree premeditated murder.
A man was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head inside a home on Walnut Avenue, about four blocks east of Untreiner Ave, on August 7.
According to investigators, Morgan distracted the victim before he was shot in the planned murder. Deputies obtained a search warrant for Morgan’s phone and found four images of the deceased victim, according to her arrest report. She was arrested September 14 for making a false report. During her nine days in jail, deputies said she had multiple conversations with other inmates about the homicide.
According to the arrest report, Morgan and the alleged shooter “were motivated by money, narcotics, and their relationship”. There is no Escambia County Jail record of the other individual being arrested to date.
Report Details Attempted Murder Allegations Against Byrneville Man; Bond Set
October 27, 2022
Bond was set at $250,000 Wednesday for the Byrneville man accused of shooting his wife Tuesday morning.
Joseph Anthony Franklin, 60, remained in the Escambia County Jail on one count of a attempted homicide.
An arrest report obtained by NorthEscambia.com details the allegations against him.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the couple’s home on McBride Road just off Byrneville Road. Deputies arrived shortly after 8 a.m. to find Franklin sitting on the front porch smoking a cigarette, wearing a tan t-shirt and shorts. A female was on the porch floor next to him with an apparent gunshot wound to her left side, according to the report.
Franklin was ordered at gunpoint to put his hands on top of head. He was taken into custody and placed in an ECSO patrol vehicle.
The victim, later identified by the ECSO as Franklin’s wife, stated she found Franklin sitting on the couch that morning, but that led to an argument because he was supposed to be at work. During the argument, he pulled out a gun and started shooting it, according to the report. The victim told deputies that she tried to get the gun away from Franklin, and that is when he shot her.
Two other people were asleep upstairs in the home at the time but did not hear anything, deputies said.
The victim was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by MedStar Air Care 2. An update on her condition was not available.
Franklin is due back in court on November 18.
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Fields Of Faith: Community Worship Service Held
October 27, 2022
Northview High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted their annual Fields of Faith Wednesday night in Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
Fields of Faith is a national student-led initiative. “Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together,” according to national organizers.
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