Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Monday At Hillcrest Baptist Church
April 10, 2021
A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held next week at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Florida residents 18 and older do not need an appointment from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, April 12 at 800 East Nine Mile Road.
Details:
- Upon arrival, present a photo ID.
- Receive your first dose of the Moderna vaccine.
- After vaccination, be prepared to wait for up to 30 minutes before leaving the facility, so medical professionals may monitor you for any possible reactions to the vaccine.
- Return May 10 to receive the second dose of the Moderna vaccine.
After 11-Run Inning, Jay Beats Northview; Coin Toss Gives Jay District Championship
April 10, 2021
After scoring 11 runs in the fifth inning, the Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs 17-13 Friday night in Jay.
The Royals’ win led to a coin toss to determine the district champion. Jay won the toss, giving them the No. 1 seed in the district tournament, while Northview finished No. 2.
Jefferson started on the mound for the Northview Chiefs, allowing eight hits and 10 runs over four and a third innings, striking out three. Ethan Collier, Cameron Patrick, and Kaden Odom each pitched in relief, allowing a combined six hits, seven runs and striking out two.
Carson Walters earned the win for Jay, going four and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs, 10 hits and striking out six. Todd Macks and Cody Gavin finished allowing a total of three hits, four runs and striking out three.
Luke Bridges, Rustin Pope, Trent Knighten, Bryce Korinchak, Kaden Odom, and Josh Landis all had two hits for Northview.
Walters led at the plate for Jay, going 5-5.
Jay racked up 14 hits on the day. Payton Jackson, and Gavin had multiple hits for the Royals.
Pictured: Northview defeated Jay Thursday night in Bratt before Jay topped Northview Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Convicted Sex Offender Facing New Child Pornography Charges
April 10, 2021
A convicted sex offender in Escambia County has been arrested on new child pornography charges.
Nicholas Allen Walker, 29, was arrested this week by Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit Investigator Suzanne Pollock. He is charged with 30 counts of possession of child pornography and several sex offender violations.
Numerous videos of children engaged in sexual conducted were found on his phone after several cybertips, according to investigators. The children ranged in age from infant to 5-years old. In addition, ECSO said he provided a false address when registering as a sex offender.
Walker remained in jail with a bond set at $475,000.
In 2014, he was convicted of traveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sexual offense in Walton County.
Former Sheriff David Morgan Prefiles To Run For Pensacola Mayor In 2022
April 10, 2021
Former Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan prefiled Friday to run for Pensacola mayor in 2022.
After 12 years as sheriff, Morgan chose not to run during the last election.
Current Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson recently announced that he would not for a second term.
U.S. House Committee on Ethics Launches Investigation Into Allegations Against Matt Gaetz
April 9, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics confirmed Friday afternoon it will investigate sexual misconduct, drug and bribery allegations against Northwest Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.
The following statement (pictured bottom) was released by the Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics:
“The Committee is aware of public allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz may have engaged in sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity, or impermissible gift, in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct. The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), has begun an investigation and will gather additional information regarding the allegations.
“The Committee notes that the mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its review, does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred, or reflect any judgment on behalf of the Committee. No other public comment will be made on this matter except in accordance with Committee rules.”
Gaetz has strongly denied any wrongdoing.
“Once again, the office will reiterate, these allegations are blatantly false and have not been validated by a single human willing to put their name behind them,” Gaetz said.
Garcon Point Bridge Toll Suspension Extended Again
April 9, 2021
The toll suspension on the Garcon Point bridge has been extended through May9, 2021, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Friday morning.
“The extension allows the Garcon Point Bridge to continue serving as a temporary detour route while the Pensacola Bay Bridge is being repaired from damage sustained during Hurricane Sally,” FDOT said in a news release. The toll suspension was previously set to expire Friday, April 9.
The Pensacola Bay Bridge is expected to open the week of May 31.
County Approves Firefighter’s Idea For Perdido River Boat Ramp For First Responders, Small Personal Craft
April 9, 2021
A volunteer firefighter’s idea to improve response time to victims along the Perdido River was unanimously approved Thursday night by the Escambia County Commission.
The commission approved a gated boat launch at the Otto Hill Recreation Area to allow first responders access to the Perdido River, and provide the public with a place to launch small craft.
Commissioner Steven Barry said the launch was the idea of Mark Butler, who is employed by the county as a road corrections officer and is also a volunteer firefighter in Molino.
“He is intimately familiar with some of the challenges and some of the issues they’ve had trying to get to people that are in dire situations on Perdido River in that area,” Barry told his fellow commissioners. “I want to thank Mark Butler for bringing it to me…It is going to be a very good thing for my constituency…not an expensive thing.
“I consider this to be just as important for water safety in your district as lifeguards out on Pensacola Beach,” Commissioner Doug Underhill told Barry. “And this certainly costs a whole lot less, so outstanding work on this one.”
Escambia County will enter into an interlocal agreement with the Northwest Florida Water Management District, design and build a 10-foot wide boat launch with a gate at the Otto Hill. It will be constructed at the site of a former primitive boat launch. The gate across the launch will prohibit nonessential vehicle access by the public. Gate keys will be provided only to county staff and emergency personnel, water management staff, Escambia Search and Rescue, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
While the public will not have vehicle access to the launch, there will be walk-around space to allow the public to hand launch and retrieve canoes, kayaks and small boats.
The Otto Hill Recreation Area is located at 2401 Jacks Branch Road, just south of Fillingim Landing. It has a pavilion, portable toilet and reservation only campsite in addition to river access.
There are several short hiking trails — one of which leads to a picturesque sandbar approximately 100 yards from the main camp site. Under normal conditions, the river is shallow enough in this area to provide a fantastic swimming spot for children, according to the water district.
A short swim or paddle across the river leads visitors to another sandbar and more sunbathing opportunities.
Pictured: The Otto Hill Recreation Area on the Perdido River off Jacks Branch Road. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Gets District Walk-off Win Over Paxton In Extra Innings (With Gallery)
April 9, 2021
The Northview Chiefs had a walk-off district win over the Paxton Lady Cats 3-2 in extra innings Thursday night in Bratt.
The game was tied at two in the bottom of the eighth when Kailyn Watson singled on a 3-2 count to score one run. Payton Gilchrist went 3-4 for the night, and Gilmore was 2-3.
Emma Gilmore gave up five hits in eight innings while striking out 11.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
You Can Browse The Shelves At West Florida Libraries Beginning April 15
April 9, 2021
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, patrons will once again be able to browse the shelves at West Florida Public Libraries beginning Thursday, April 15.
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.
Driver Crashes Into Tree In Front Yard Of Highway 29 Home
April 9, 2021
One person was transported to the hospital after crashing into a tree in the front yard of a home on Highway 29 Thursday afternoon.
The crash happened about 3:35 p.m. just south of Duxbury Avenue in Molino. The driver’s injuries were not considered life threatening.
Further details have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
