Update: Girl, 11, Charged With Threats Toward Local Schools
September 13, 2024
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m – The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 11-year old middle school student for this threat.
There is an additional law enforcement presence as schools in Escambia County today following a social media threat Friday morning.
Escambia County Public Schools said in a statement that the district and local law enforcement were made aware early Friday morning of a potential threat against several area schools.
“In the early morning hours of Friday, September 13, Escambia County Public Schools and local law enforcement were made aware of a potential social media threat made against several area schools. In the hours since, local law enforcement has been working diligently to determine the source and validity of this threat. As a result, there will be heightened law enforcement presence at our campuses today,” the district said.
“We are grateful for our partners in law enforcement and will work hand in hand with them until we discover and hold accountable those who would threaten our campuses. Rest assured, we take all threats against our campuses very seriously and are taking appropriate precautions to protect our students and staff. We urge parents to have pointed conversations with their students about the seriousness of this type of behavior and to monitor their social media accounts. It is our intention to use every legal means at our disposal to mete out serious consequences to any person who would seek to jeopardize the safety of our schools.”
The district did not provide any additional detail, and no specific schools were identified.
Numerous parents provided NorthEscambia.com with a copy of the alleged photo and threat that were posted online. A search indicated that photo was posted first a year ago and it was altered with additional text.
Low In The 60s For Friday Night
September 13, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Sunday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Meet The Tate Homecoming Court. And All the HOCO Details You Need To Know.
September 13, 2024
It’s Homecoming for the Tate High School Aggies tonight as they return back to Pete Gindl Stadium for the first time in a month.
The Senior boys and girls homecoming court members and their profiles are below.
Here’s the schedule of events:
4:45 – Ticket Gate open & ready for sales
5:50 – Band enters
6:00 – Band in stands
6:01 – Homecoming Parade begins
6:20 – Senior Boys’ Court presented on field.
6:30 – Underclassmen Court presented: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors
- Senior Girls’ Court in position on field, introduced (name only)
6:45 – Spirit Line forms on field
7:00 – Kickoff
Halftime – The queen will be crowned and Pensacola Carriages will take the queen on a victory lap around the track.
The Tate High Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 14 in the Fryman Gym
SENIOR GIRLS COURT
Brooke Alvare
Brooke completed the Early Childhood Academy.
She is a member of Student Council and Beta Club.
She was a Tate Varsity Cheerleader for three years.
Brooke has a 4.0 GPA.
Kayla Bailey
Kayla is captain of the Varsity Cheer team.
She’s a two-time FHSAA State Champion and NCA National champion.
She’s also a member of STUCO, Beta, and Early Childhood Academy.
Blakely Campbell
Blakely has been a member of Tate’s softball program for the last three years.
She has been a member of the J.M. Tate FFA Chapter and the Ag program all four years.
In her free time she loves to hunt, spend time in the sun, and be around her family and friends.
KJ Crow
KJ has a 4.08 GPA and has committed to Coastal Alabama to play college tennis and major in business and marketing.
She is a member of Student Council, Beta Club, Rho Kappa, National English Honors Society, Debate Club, and the World Language Club.
KJ has been a varsity starter on the tennis team since 9th grade and selected for the All Area team the past two years.
Faith Etheridge
Faith is a four-year Tate High School Cheerleader, with two years on JV and two years on Varsity.
She is an ambassador for 4EVR DEZ a local foundation helping girls find the perfect formal dress.
Faith is involved in Beta Club, Student Council, and Tate FFA.
Carlyn Ham
Carlyn has a 4.78 GPA.
She is a four-year member of Tate Softball, Student Leadership, National BETA Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and The Aggie Advanced Institute.
Carlyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends at the beach, and volunteering at The Voyage Church in her free time.
Hailey Locke
Hailey has been a member of Student Council for three years and a member of Beta Club, HOSA, Rho Kappa, SADD, S2S and World Language Club.
She has a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend Florida State University.
Hailey has been a part of the Showband of the South for four years and is currently Color Guard captain.
Caidance Peterson
Caidance has been a member of the Tate Early Childhood program for four years.
She plans to attend the University of West Florida to pursue a degree in business management and to get her license in real estate.
Her favorite color is blue.
Tristen Showalter
Tristen has played softball since she was 5-years-old.
She has been involved in FAB, SLB, Debate Club, NEHS, and Student Council.
She loves hanging out with her family and friends.
Savanna Wadsworth
Savanna has participated in competitive cheer for five years and was a Tate High School Cheerleader for two years.
She has been a member of the Early Childhood Academy for four years and the Diamond Girls.
In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, spending time with friends and family.
Lacy Wilson
Lacy has played on the Varsity softball team since her freshman year.
She is a member of Student Council.
Her free time is spent at the beach and with family and friends.
SENIOR BOYS COURT
Marco Angel
Marco is the Tate mascot.
He plans to go to law school after high school.
Marco has been involved in Debate, Beta Club, and World Language Club.
Camden Beaty
Camden plays soccer.
He likes to hunt and fish in his spare time.
Camden loves going to the gym.
Dustin Burdette
Dustin has a 3.8 GPA.
He loves to be involved in the student section.
Dustin enjoys spending time with his family.
Trevor Hammac
Trevor is a young entrepreneur.
He wants to attend college at PSC.
Trevor enjoys traveling.
Noah Javier
Noah would like to attend FSU and go to dental school.
He can play five instruments.
Spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and traveling are some of Noah’s favorite things to do.
Kristopher Kelley
Kristopher is a dual enrollment student with a 4.0 GPA at Pensacola State College and 4.8 at Tate
After high school he will be going to the University of Florida for pre-law or the University of Central Florida for civil engineering.
He cheers for Tate and Cheer Athletics Emerald Coast.
Jayce Latzer
Jayce is the Battalion Executive Officer and the Megaball Captain in the Aggie Battalion.
He is the student director of the Multimedia Academy.
He has placed first in the District 1 Competition for Digital Media Production with FBLA.
Aiden Maher
Aiden has a 4.1 GPA and is the district president and school president of FBLA.
In his free time, he works at a local daycare, practices MMA, and weightlifts.
Aiden plans to attend USA, studying to go into the technology part of medicine.
Xander Manoso
Xander wrestled one year and has played basketball for three.
After graduating he plans on studying to become a pilot and fly for an airline.
Xander’s GPA is 3.4 and his favorite subject is history.
Dillon Shelton
Dillon has played soccer his entire life.
He has a 3.0 GPA.
Dillon loves spending time with his family and friends.
Nico White
Nico is in his fourth year of the Multimedia Academy at Tate and has earned many certificates.
He wants to attend UCF for graphic design.
Nico has a 4.0 GPA and is a member of FBLA.
Student biographies provided by the students via Tate High School.
Here Is Friday Night’s High School Football Schedule
September 13, 2024
Here is this week’s high school Friday night football schedule, and a few Thursday night scores.
All games are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
FLORIDA
Milton at Tate
Central at Northview
Baker at Jay
West Florida at Walton
Bay at Escambia
Choctaw at Pine Forest
Gulf Breeze at Pace, 7:30
Pensacola at Destin
Pensacola Catholic at Montgomery (AL) Catholic
Washington Fort 22, Walton Beach 0 (Thurs)
Mosley 30, Navarre 0 (Thurs)
ALABAMA
T.R. Miller at Flomaton
Mobile Christian at Escambia County
W.S. Neal at Orange Beach
Pictured: The Tate Aggies defeated Pine Forest in Jamboree game earlier this year. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Becoming Mostly Sunny This Afternoon With Gusty Winds
September 12, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Utility Work May Cause Delays Today On Highway 29 in Cantonment
September 12, 2024
Routine utility maintenance may cause delays for Highway 29 drivers today in Cantonment, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. today on Highway 29 near Highway 95A.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
All Escambia Facilities Closing At 5 PM
September 11, 2024
All Escambia County facilities, including libraries, will close at 5 p.m. today due to the potential for severe weather.
Escambia County Parks and Recreation has advised youth athletic leagues to postpone activities scheduled for this evening at county parks.
Essential employees such as first responders will remain available.
Regular activities and schedules are expected to resume Thursday.
Hurricane Francine: Here Is The Local Impact Info You Need To Know
September 11, 2024
Hurricane Francine continues on a path towards a Louisiana landfall late Wednesday afternoon or early Wednesday evening.
The track of Francine is forecast to remain west of our local area, but any shift in the forecast track to the east could result in increased impacts.
In the North Escambia area:
- There will be an increased tornado threat across the area, especially across locations near the coast. It currently appears that the tornado threat will be greatest Wednesday night into Thursday. Be sure to stay alert and have multiple ways to receive warning information.
- Heavy rainfall and flooding concerns increase Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- Escambia County will experience strong, gusty winds Wednesday into Thursday afternoon.
- There is a chance of widespread power outages.
- At the coast, storm surge up to two feet is possible.
The latest details are in the graphic above from the National Hurricane Center.
Escambia (FL) Schools In Class Today; All After-School Activities Canceled This Afternoon, Evening
September 11, 2024
Escambia County (FL) Public Schools had canceled all practices, games, and extracurricular activities for Wednesday and Wednesday evening, due to Hurricane Francine. All schools will be in session as usual on Wednesday; it’s only the after-school activities that are canceled.
George Stone Technical College will hold classes as scheduled on Wednesday evening.
“With the safety of our students and staff in mind, and due to the potentially dangerous weather approaching our area, we are canceling all after-school events on Wednesday, September 11,” said Superintend Keith Leonard. “We will continue to monitor this weather system and encourage our ECPS family to do the same.”
ECPS will continue to receive updates from the Escambia Emergency Operations Center, which collaborates with the National Weather Service, as the approaching weather system develops a landfall likely on the Louisiana coast.
At this time, it is projected that all school functions and classes will continue as planned on Thursday, September 12.
Free Sand For Storm Prep Available In Escambia County
September 11, 2024
Escambia County has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas in advance Francine.
The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 County Road 4, Pensacola
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
- Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola (NW cornerschool property on Parazine Street)
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. S
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.
Pictured: Sand at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.