Molino Man Prefiles For Escambia School Board District 5
May 20, 2023
A Molino man is the first person to prefile for the District 5 seat on the Escambia County School Board.
Scott Taylor prefiled Friday with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Tate High’s Frankie Randall Signs With Coastal Alabama
May 20, 2023
Tate High School’s Frankie Randall has signed with Coastal Alabama South to continue his athletic and academic career.
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Johnston Homers As Blue Wahoos Fall 5-1 To Smokies
May 20, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos couldn’t solve Cubs prospect Jordan Wicks in a 5-1 loss to the Tennessee Smokies in front of a sellout crowd on Friday night.
Troy Johnston’s solo home run in the fifth inning was the lone bright spot for the Blue Wahoos, who have now lost back-to-back games for the first time in almost a month.
The Smokies took an early lead against Pensacola starter Luis Palacios (L, 1-1) with an RBI single from Pablo Aliendo in the second inning and a solo homer from Chase Strumpf in the third. Palacios allowed two runs in 5.0 innings, departing with a 2-1 deficit.
Nelson Maldonado added some insurance for Tennessee with a two-run double against Dylan Bice in the sixth inning, and BJ Murray closed out the scoring with a solo home run against Brady Puckett in the eighth.
Pensacola threatened in the eighth and ninth, but couldn’t chip away at the deficit. Ben Hecht (S, 2) wriggled out of a jam in the ninth to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Smokies on Saturday.
by Erik Bremer, photo Nino Mendez / Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Escambia Westgate School Class of 2023 Graduates (With Photo Gallery)
May 20, 2023
The Escambia Westgate School Class of 2023 graduated Friday.
Escambia Westgate school serves the needs of pre-K, elementary, middle and high school students with varying exceptionalities.
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The Escambia Westgate Class of 2023 graduates were:
- Mark Adam Afflick
- Aishan Semaj Byrd
- Naszia Mallik Crenshaw
- Jaryn Erik Cunningham
- Marcellus Laboris Dortch
- Nevea Gabriel Guerrier
- Marius Lucion Hartley
- Aiden Caleb llano
- Stephen Richard Johnson
- Jaden Patrick Kelly
- Robert Keppler, Jr.
- Lamario Tyrese Lewis
- Aryauni Gloven Moultrie
- Robert Chase Provau
- Joel Lantrell Weathers
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Water Main Break Reported At Phalrose Lane And Cooley Road; Boil Water Advisory
May 19, 2023
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED ON MAY 22.
A water main break was reported Friday at Phalrose Lane and Cooley Road that may have led to a disruption in water service.
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for all Cottage Hill Water Works customers on Phalrose Lane and Cooley Road until further notice
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
Rabies Alert For Escambia County; Three People Exposed To Rabid Fox, One To Rabid Bat
May 19, 2023
The Florida Department of Health (DOH-Escambia) has issued a Rabies Alert for Escambia County after three people were exposed to one rabid fox and one person was exposed to a rabid bat this month in Escambia County.
NorthEscambia.com has learned the rabid fox bit at list one person at a private residence in Bratt, not far from Northview High School and Travis Nelson Park.
The health department is urging residents across the county to avoid contact with wild and stray animals across the county to protect against risk of rabies exposure.
“Rabies is a potentially fatal disease. It is important not to handle wild animals, to be aware of unusual acting animals, and to keep pets vaccinated against rabies,” said Marie Mott, DOH-Escambia administrator.
Rabies is transmitted through exposure to the saliva and nervous tissue from a rabid animal through a bite, scratch, or contact with mucous membranes such as the eyes, nose, or mouth. DOH-Escambia works with animal control in responding to incidents of animal bites, tests animals for rabies through the Department of Health state laboratory, and quarantines animals as necessary. DOH-Escambia also provides rabies vaccinations to victims of animal bites, the only known effective treatment for rabies prevention in humans.
The following are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones against rabies:
- Keep rabies vaccinations up to date for all pets and at-risk livestock.
- Do not allow your pets to run free. Follow leash laws by keeping pets and livestock secured on your property. If your pet or livestock are bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact Escambia County Animal Services at (850) 595-0097.
- Support animal control in efforts to reduce feral and stray animal populations.
- Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or regularly vaccinated.
- Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals with outdoor food sources such as uncovered trash or litter.
- Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home.
- Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly.
- Prevent bats from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, churches, schools, and other similar areas, where they might come in contact with people and pets.
- Persons who have been bitten or scratched by wild or domestic animals should seek medical attention and report the injury to the DOH-Escambia at (850) 595-6700.
Escambia Receives $500K Grant Toward Cantonment Community Center
May 19, 2023
Escambia County has received a half million dollar grant that will go toward a community center in Cantonment.
The county received a $500,000 Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Grant. Thursday morning, the county commission voted to recognize the proceeds and appropriate the funds for the development of the “Cantonment Community Center Design Project”.
The money will be used for the planning, design and permitting of a community center. The community center will be located on county-owned property. It will be used as a workforce development and training center, adult education center, center for tutoring, senior citizens’ center, recreation center and as a housing assistance center.
The exact location for the community center has not yet been determined. District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said Thursday that he hopes that the location will be finalized in the next few weeks.
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No Headlights Leads To Arrest Of Bratt Man On Drug Possession, Aggravated Battery Charges
May 19, 2023
After a traffic stop for no headlights, a Bratt man was charged with drug possession and arrested on an aggravated battery warrant from last year.
Brian Steven Wiggins, 51, was charged knowingly driving without a license, felony possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and second degree felony aggravated battery domestic violence.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was running radar near the intersection of Still Road and Rigby Road near Bratt about 11:50 p.m. on May 17. The deputy observed a pickup truck with no operating headlights, just fog light, and a faulty tag light. The deputy activated emergency lights and siren to conduct a traffic stop, but the truck failed to pull over until it reached a private residence on Rigby Road. The driver, later identified as Wiggins, was ordered from the vehicle at gunpoint and taken into custody.
Wiggins told the deputy that his license was not valid due to a child support issue and that he was just trying to get the truck to his house, according to an arrest report. A records check found that his license was suspended, and that he had an outstanding felony warrant from 2022.
A substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine was located in a plastic bag in Wiggins’ pocket, the report states.
He was also issued a traffic citation for driving with a suspended or revoked license and a written warning for driving with no headlights.
In August 2022, Wiggins allegedly threatened to kill a female and hit her multiple times with a plastic lawn chair, according to the ECSO. Deputies were unable to locate him at that time.
Northview High Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian
May 19, 2023
Northview High School has named the top of the Class of 2023.
Valedictorian is Drake Driskell, and salutatorian is Blake Yoder.
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More Scattered Showers And Storms
May 19, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.