Friday Night Football Finals
September 22, 2018
Here are Friday night’s North Escambia area high school football scores:
FLORIDA
- Milton 35, Tate 34 [Read more...]
- Northview 26, Holmes County 20 [Read more...]
- Escambia Academy 30, Jay 20
- West Florida 42, Crestview 40
- Pine Forest at Navarre, 7 p.m.
- Gulf Breeze 47, Washington 14
- Pace 45, Choctaw 28
- Pensacola Catholic 28, Pensacola High 12
- Escambia County (Atmore) 46, W.S. Neal 14
- Escambia Academy at Jay, 7 p.m.
- Flomaton 45, St. Michael Catholic 6
- T.R. Miller 31, Bayside Academy 14
One Injured In Rollover Crash Outside Century
September 21, 2018
One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover accident about noon Friday.
The driver lost control on Highway 4A near Broomes Road west of Century and ran off the roadway. Their Jeep Grand Cherokee overturned and struck a culvert.
The driver was transported to Jay Hospital with non-life threatening injuries by Escambia County EMS.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Driver Charged With DUI After Fatal Pedestrian Accident
September 21, 2018
An Escambia County man was charged with DUI after a fatal pedestrian accident Thursday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 25-year old Tyler Allen Simpson was traveling north on Blue Angel Parkway just before 10 p.m. when a pedestrian ran into the road in front of him. Simpson struck the pedestrian with his Honda CRV. The pedestrian was then hit by a second vehicle driven by 40-year old Tony Darnell Johnson.
Simpson and Johnson were not injured.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Simpson was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released from jail on a $2,500 bond.
Two Injured In Highway 29 Molino Crash
September 21, 2018
A crash just before 5:00 Thursday shut down northbound Highway 29 in Molino, creating a significant traffic backup.
Two people were injured in the accident when a pickup left the roadway and struck a disabled vehicle, boat and trailer on the shoulder. Their injuries were no considered life threatening.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Authorities Seek Missing Molino Teen
September 21, 2018
UPDATE…This individual has been located and is safe.
Authorities are searching for a missing Molino teen.
Zacheriah Chavers, 15, was last seen Wednesday about 8 p.m. in the Barrineau Park area, according to Klaaskids.
He was wearing gray gym shorts and Nike black and blue skate shoes. Chavers is 5-feet, 8-inches, about 140 pounds with blue eyes and close-cut hair.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Klaaskids at (855) 733-5567 or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-96300
Escambia Approves Building Purchase For New Library In District 1
September 21, 2018
The Escambia County Commission Thursday night approved the purchase of a former bank for the future home of a new West Florida Library branch.
The former Wells Fargo Bank location at 6425 Mobile Highway, just south of the fairgrounds, will be the first library branch located in District 1.
The property “is an ideal location for a new library branch. The site is already developed and has ample parking, it is located across the street from Bellview Elementary and Middle schools, which serve as transfer points for high schoolers being transported to specialty career path schools, and this property is high and dry with a low risk of flooding,” according to the county.
The county received appraisals of $750,000 and $645,000 for the 4.46 acre property and 2,185 square foot band branch building that includes an additional 2,173 square foot covered drive-thru teller area.
Ernest Ward Beats Summerdale 44-0
September 21, 2018
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles improved to 2-0 Thursday night with a 44-0 home win over Summerdale.
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Up next, Ernest Ward Middle will be at Saraland at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Eagles will host W.S. Neal in Walnut Hill on October 4 at 6 p.m.
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Northview Volleyball Sweeps Central; Childhood Cancer Benefit Game Monday
September 21, 2018
The Northview Chiefs swept Central Thursday in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball. The NHS varsity won 25-19, 25-14, 25-22. The JV Lady Chiefs beat Central 25-19, 25-10.
For a photo gallery from Thursday’s JV game, click here.
On Tuesday, the JV Lady Chiefs defeated Jay 25-19, 25-19. while Jay beat Northview’s varsity 25-16, 25-20, 13-25, 25-21. And on Monday, Laurel Hill defeated Northview in varsity action, 25-19, 25-18, 25-15.
The Northview Lady Chiefs will host a “Gold Digger” game at 5 p.m. Monday against Lighthouse Christian. All proceeds will go to the American Childhood Cancer Organization.
“We”d love to have a big crowd come out to support our Lady Chiefs,” Northview coach Ashley Salter said. “We will also honor our award winners from our volleyball camp that night too.”
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Jay Man Wins Title Of National Electrician Of The Year
September 21, 2018
Thursday night, a Jay man was named the National Electrician of the Year by Klein Tools.
With a knock at his front door during a live online video stream, Mike Adams received the good news as his family stood with by his side.
Working in the trades isn’t just a career for Adams.
It’s a family tradition dating back four generations. With his mom, dad, uncles and cousins working by his side, there was never a doubt that Adams would grow to love and live by the rules of the trades.
Through his years as an electrician, Adams learned the importance of proper safety procedures and a dedication to even the smallest details of a job. He instills these lessons in the next generation of electricians as an advisor for SkillsUSA where he has helped lead many students to success in regional and national competitions.
Adam’s work takes him all over Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida and Escambia County in Alabama.
Adams was previously named Klein Tools’ Southeast Electrician of the Year and won the national title. Judging criteria included professional achievement, safety excellence and community dedication.
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Escambia County Tax Collector Receives State Excellence Award
September 21, 2018
The Florida Tax Collectors Association (FTCA) presented Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, with the Legacy Award for Continued Excellence in Financial Operations at the Fall Education Forum in Orlando. The award recognizes offices that have achieved innovation, customer focus, a well-managed budget and a clean audit in finance operations. The award is given only to those tax collectors previously recognized with the Excellence in Finance Operations Award.
“The Legacy Award is one of the highest achievements the Florida Tax Collectors Association can award a local tax collector,” said Florida Tax Collectors, Inc. past-president Sharon Jordan of Suwannee County. “The judging process was arduous and included a detailed review of the financial functions of the tax collector’s office. I am very proud to say that the Honorable Scott Lunsford has earned the designation. He represents the very top echelon of elected officials.”
Previously, the office earned the Excellence in Financial Operations Award after demonstrating proficiency in four areas of expertise: innovation and automation, a perfect annual audit report, customer focus and budgeting. For the 2018 Legacy Award, Lunsford demonstrated that his office had further improved its financial operations by introducing an enhanced website, EscambiaTaxCollector.com, and new online services that resulted in time and cost savings to taxpayers.
“We have an extraordinary finance team who work diligently to ensure accuracy and excellence,” said Lunsford. “The office also, for the seventh consecutive year, received a Certificate of Merit for achieving a clean audit. The staff of the accounting department are deserving of this recognition, and we are very proud of Chief Financial Officer, Brenda Chestnutt, and her accountants, Aimee Sluder and Lumi Williams.”
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