ECSO Warns Of Snapchat Scam Targeting Teenage Girls
November 11, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a Snapchat scam targeting teenage girls.
According to the ECSO:
The victims receive text messages from an individual posing as one of their “friends”. This person advises they are locked out of their own Snapchat account and request help logging in using the victim’s account information. The victim believes this is one of their friends and provides their own personal information. After the person logs into the victim’s account they immediately gain access to the victim’s personal information and pictures. The suspect then locks the victim out of the app by changing the password. The suspect then sends the victim text messages demanding money via CashApp or their private pictures will be posted on the account’s public page.
“There has been at least one victim that has sent money. The victim was allowed access to the account for a few seconds before being locked out again. The individual demanded more money and the victim refused. This victim and the other victims had private photographs posted on their accounts by the suspect, so they could be viewed publicly. The victims received screenshots proving this was done. The victims were requested to FaceTime this individual and perform sexual acts.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Bratt Elementary School Honors Veterans
November 11, 2019
Bratt Elementary School held a program honoring veterans last week. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High’s Darrien McDowell Signs With Pensacola State
November 11, 2019
Tate High School senior Darrien McDowell has signed to play baseball with Pensacola State College. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Slip A Few Cents Over The Last Week
November 11, 2019
Gas prices slipped an average of four cents last week in Florida.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Florida was $2.40 and a penny lower in Escambia County at $2.39. Two stations in Cantonment were at $2.32 Sunday night.
“Florida drivers are paying 18 cents per gallon less than this time last year,” said Matt Nasworthy, Florida Public Affairs Director, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “A massive build in crude inventories and declining demand helped keep crude prices steady, while wholesale gasoline prices moved lower late last week.”
Portion Of Highway 29 To Be Renamed This Week For Highway Worker Killed In McDavid
November 10, 2019
A portion of Highway 29 in McDavid will be named in honor of a worker that was struck and killed while on the job.
During a ceremony on Friday, Highway 29 between Cox Road and Sigler Road will be designated as “Maceo Perkins Parkway”.
A state highway designation is an honor that requires an act of the Legislature and approval by the governor. At the request of Sen. Doug Broxson and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, the state Legislature passed the designation, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law.
Maceo A. Perkins, 41, was with a group of workers employed by Broad Spectrum working on Highway 29 near Siglar Road. Just after noon on April 6, 2018, he was hit by a vehicle driven by 60-year old Sharon Odom of Century. The Florida Highway Patrol said Odom’s 2006 Ford Mustang traveled off the roadway onto the west shoulder, colliding with Perkins and the workers’ unoccupied Dodge Ram truck.. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Odom passed away at her Century home four days after the crash.
Sen. Broxson, Rep. Mike Hill, District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, other commissioners and local leaders are scheduled to attend the ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, November 15 at
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Blue Angels Homecoming Show
November 10, 2019
The Blue Angels closed out their season Saturday under perfect skies at NAS Pensacola.
Over 45,000 spectators watched the high-flying show at Sherman field during the Homecoming Air Show.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.
Panhandle Equine Rescue Hosts Animal Cruelty Investigations School
November 10, 2019
Last week, Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment hosted the hands-on portion of the American Animal Cruelty Investigations Schools taught by Doug Eddins.
Animal control officers from Brevard, Palm Beach and Lake counties in Florida, Jefferson County in Alabama and a sheriff’s deputy from Buncombe County, North Carolina, participated in the two-day class.
Local Farrier Josh Weekly also taught an equine podiatry class showing the importance of keeping a horse’s feet in good shape and how to recognize problems and abuse.
The only horse rescue in Escambia County, PER is a non-profit founded by a small group of concerned citizens with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and provide adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned equines. PER is authorized by the court system to investigate equine cruelty in Escambia County.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle School Honors Veterans
November 10, 2019
Ernest Ward Middle School paused to honor veterans from the across the area last week.
The annual Veterans Day program at Ernest Ward is a longstanding community tradition, held annually for about 25 years.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Thousands Participate In Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
November 10, 2019
Thousands of people took part in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in downtown Pensacola Saturday morning.
Over $280,000 was raised during the community event to fight for a cure to breast cancer.
An estimated 7,000 people took part in the four mile walk, many of which walked to honor loved ones fighting breast cancer or those that have lost their lives.
Pictured: Among the thousands take part in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Saturday morning were the Tate High School softball team (above) and cheerleaders (below). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Names October Students Of The Month
November 10, 2019
Bratt Elementary has named students of the month for October. They are:
Pre-K
Bowyn Heathcock
Peyton Roberts
Kindergarten
Kayson Southard
Charlie Trawick
Lilly Long
Isabella Coy
First Grade
Taylor Helton
Avaiah Colbert
Hayden Batson
Dillan Stuart
Second Grade
Audrina Miller
Lucas Daniel
Amora Rodreguez
Brooklyn Fountain
Third Grade
Briley Moore
Madison Rice
Pryce Flowers
Kyndal Hadley
O’Brein Holbein
Fourth Grade
Christian Roberts
Avery Trawick
Emma Grimes
Shane Alexander
Fifth Grade
Cate Greenwood
Hallie Emmons
Christian Caraway