West Florida Library Patrons Can Now Browse The Shelves At All Branches
April 15, 2021
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, patrons can now browse the shelves at West Florida Public Libraries.
Online order pickup is still available. Requests for library materials placed prior to arrival will be retrieved and ready for pickup at your vehicle. Designated online order pickup spaces will be marked. Drive-thru services are closed.
West Florida Public Libraries also increased eBook, eAudiobook and eMagazine titles for electronic access during COVID-19.
Pictured: The Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Fire Caused By Lightning Strike Destroys Shed In Cottage Hill
April 14, 2021
A fire believed to have been sparked by lightning destroyed a shed in Cottage Hill Wednesday afternoon.
It happened about 3:15 p.m. on Eden Lane near Clymil Drive. The shed, approximately 200 square feet in size, was fully involved when firefighters arrived and completely destroyed.
There were no injuries reported.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Driver Flees Scene After Crashing Into Tree On Highway 29
April 14, 2021
A driver ran off Highway 29 and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon before fleeing the scene.
It happened about 3:35 p.m. in the area of Highway 29 and Neal Road. The driver also traveled through a large utility construction hole before hitting the tree. First responders were unable to locate the driver.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
UF/IFAS Cover Crops And Soil Moisture Field Day Postponed Due To Rain
April 14, 2021
The UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County 2021 Cover Crops and Soil Moisture Field Day that was set for this Thursday has been postponed due to the probability of rain.
It will now be held at Sam and Scott Walker’s field on April 22, 2021. The event and demonstration will take place at the field located on the corner of North Highway 99 and Melvin Road in Oak Grove, about a mile south of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Speakers include the following:
- Sam and Scott Walker: Interest in the Project
- Dr. Mike Mulvaney: Soil Moisture and Cover Crops
- Dr. Audrey Gamble: Nutrient Management and Soil Health
- Drew Schrimsher: Cover Cropping in Florida and Alabama
- Dr. Pratap Devkota: Weed Control in Cover Crop Situations
- Joshua McElhaney: Programs for Cover Cropping
- David Wright: History of Cover Crops in the Southeast
Registration is requested; please rsvp by contacting Bethany Caraway at 850-857-2313 or by email at bethanydiamond@ufl.edu.
No FDACS CEUs will be offered, but Certified Crop Advisor points will be available.
As per UF guidelines, masks and social distancing will be required.
Molino Woman Facing Multiple Weapons Charges After a Traffic Stop In Cantonment
April 14, 2021
A Molino woman is facing several weapons charges after a traffic stop in Cantonment.
Maigan Elizabeth Brown, 31, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, and possession of marijuana. She was also ticketed for knowingly driving while license suspended, failing to register a motor vehicle and attached tag not assigned or legally transferred.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Brown on Highway 95A near Highway 29 in Cantonment.
A search of the vehicle revealed a 20-gauge shotgun with shortened stock and shortened barrel that measured about nine inches, one round in the chamber and three additional shotgun shells in the driver’s floorboard, according to an arrest report. Deputies also reported finding marijuana in the center armrest and the glove compartment.
According to ECSO, Brown is a seven-time convicted felon. She remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $42,500.
Rabies Alert For Jay Area After Fox Tests Positive
April 14, 2021
A rabies alert has been issued for the Jay area by the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County. The alert is in response to a report of a positive result for rabies in a fox on Monday.
The rabies alert will be in effect for the next 60 days.
An animal with rabies may appear sick or lethargic, have problems swallowing, or drool or salivate excessively. A wild animal may appear tamer than usual and some animals may have no visible symptoms.
All residents and visitors in Santa Rosa County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. Alerts are designed to increase awareness to the public, but they should not give a false sense of security to areas that have not been named as under an alert.
An animal with rabies could infect other wild or domestic animals that have not been vaccinated against rabies. All domestic animals should be vaccinated against rabies and all contact with wildlife should be avoided, particularly raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes. Rabies is a disease of the nervous system and is fatal to warm blooded animals and humans. The only treatment for human exposure to rabies is rabies specific immune globulin and rabies immunization. Appropriate treatment started soon after the exposure will protect an exposed person from the disease.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
April 14, 2021
Ransom Middle School has named students of the month for March. They are Bryce Joachimi and Terra Sprung. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Baseball Shuts Out ECHS 22-0; Tate Beats Gulf Breeze
April 14, 2021
Tate 10, Gulf Breeze 2
With a six run seventh inning surge, the Tate Aggies beat Gulf Breeze 10-2 Tuesday night.
Josiah Glodfelter pitched a complete game, allowing two runs on three hits, walking none and striking out 15 in seven innings.
Drew Reaves had a third inning home run and led the Aggies at bat, going 3-5 with two runs and a RBI. Zak Licastro, Jordan Jorman, Frankie Randall, Jackson Penton, Bray Touchstone, and Cade Kelly each had a hit for Tate.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Tate 4, Gulf Breeze 4 (JV)
Tate and Gulf Breeze played to a 4-4 tie Tuesday afternoon.
Ehan McAnally had a grand slam home run in the fourth inning for Tate. Michael Sardar and Tristin Lynn also hat had hits for the Aggies.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Northview 22, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
The Northview Chiefs shut out Escambia County 22-0 Tuesday night in Atmore.
Josh Landis earned the win for Northview Chiefs in three innings. He allowed one hit and no runs while striking out four and walking non. Ethan Collier tossed two innings in relief, giving up no runs, not hit, no walks and striking out four.
Jamarkus Jefferson and Josh Landis each had a couple of hits for NHS. Adding one hit each were Kaden Odom, Tyler Riggs, Braden McGhee, Cody Thomas, Peyton Gilliam, Wyatt Scruggs and Ethan Collier.
Photos by Laura Glodfelter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
911, What’s Your Emergency? It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 14, 2021
It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Through April 17, telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are being honored and celebrated for their service and dedication to their community.
The week celebrates the dedication and hard work of the men and women who serve as emergency dispatchers, 911 call-takers, radio and phone technicians and other communication experts.
“Public safety telecommunicators serve their community every single day,” said interim Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “These first responders who are often “unseen” but still heard are essential in emergency situations. Dispatchers have to quickly and skillfully ask the right questions and provide lifesaving information and instructions in a crisis. I’d like to thank the men and women who serve Escambia County residents in our 9-1-1 Communications Center.”
Pictured: Escambia County’s 911 call center. Pictured below: Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons celebrated his telecommunication staff with cake. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Softball Gets Senior Night Shutout Of Laurel Hill; Tate Tops West Florida
April 14, 2021
Northview 10, Laurel Hill 0
The Northview Lady Chiefs celebrated Senior Night Tuesday with a 10-0 shut out of the Laurel Hill Hoboes.
Aubrey Stuckey pitched the shutout, giving up no hits and striking out seven.
Stuckey and Kaitlyn Gafford went 2-2 at the plate to lead Northview. Rylee Huskey, Payton Gilchrist, Abigail Levins, Nevaeh Brown, and Anna Sullivan had one hit each.
Before the game, Northview honored seniors Anna Sullivan, Heather Knowles, Abigail Levins, Rylee Huskey and Libby Pugh (pictured).
TATE 12, West Florida 4
The Tate Lady Aggies had a 12-4 win over the West Florida Jaguars Tuesday.
Abbie Burks earned the win for Lady Aggies. She surrendered four runs on nine hits over seven innings, walking one and striking out six.
Michayla Kent, Cam Wolfenden, Courtney Adams and Courtney Lundquist all recorded two hits for Tate, while Hanna Halfacre, Kennedy Turner and Sophia James added one each.
Pictured: Northview softball seniors on Senior Night. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
