Photos: One Injured In Beulah Traffic Crash
March 21, 2018
At least one person was injured in a two vehicle wreck late Tuesday afternoon on Mobile Highway at at Beulah Road. Further details have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Dortch Road Bridge In Bratt Opens To Traffic
March 21, 2018
A new bridge on Dortch Road in Bratt is now open to traffic.
The bridge over Beaver Dam Creek features a new concrete structure with 10-foot travel lanes, two-foot shoulders and a solid concrete barrier railing. It replaces a wooden-support bridge that was built in 1965.
It was closed for construction in July 2017.
Photos by/for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Group Makes Plans To ‘Reimagine Century’ In May
March 21, 2018
A Reimagine Century volunteer meeting was held Tuesday night in Century (pictured top). Reimagine Century will be held Saturday, May 5 and will include a food and clothing giveaway, health screenings, live music, free lunch and much more. Another planning meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 19 at the community center on West Highway 4 in Century. Pictured below: Linda English from Doers of the Word Ministry explains the event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
West Florida Jaguar Cheerleaders Recognized For Second Place State Finish
March 21, 2018
The West Florida High School Jaguar cheerleaders were recognized Tuesday night by the Escambia County School Board for their runner-up finish in the recent Florida High School Athletic Association state cheerleading finals. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
School Board Funds Armed Security For All Escambia Schools
March 21, 2018
Tuesday night, the Escambia County School Board formally approved funding for school resource officers and armed private security in all traditional schools in the county.
The board voted 5-0 to hire off-duty Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies and Pensacola Police officers and 5-0 to hire Securitas to place armed security in ever traditional school in the county. Costs for the remainder of the school year are estimated at $171,000 for the law enforcment officers and $132,000 for Securitas.
The board votes affirmed a plan introduced last week by Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Implementation of the plan started on Monday.
To learn more, click here for a previous NorthEscambia.com story.
Tuesday Aggie Classic Scores
March 21, 2018
Five teams remain undefeated after two days of play in the 25th Aggie Classic, including the host Tate Aggies.
Here are scores from Tuesday:
- Tate 10, Bartlesville 9
- Mustang 8, Coosa Valley 0
- West Florida 11, McAlester 0
- Apopka 12, Moore 4
- Union 8, Choctaw 2
- McAlester 4, Choctaw 3
- Piedmont 10, Christ Presbyterian 8
- Mairanna 9, Carl Albert 3
- Cascia Hall 9, Morgan Academy 5
- Mustang 13, Goodpasture 3
- Bentonville 13, Washington 3
Wednesday’s Schedule:
Escambia High
March 21
4 p.m. Bartlesville, OK vs. Morgan Academy, AL
7 p.m. Carl Albert, OK vs. Morgan Academy AL
Choctaw High
March 21
4 p.m. Cascia Hall, OK vs. Coosa Valley, AL
7 p.m. Choctaw vs. Washington, OK
Navarre High
March 21
4 p.m. Christ Presbyterian, TN vs. Marianna
7 p.m. Apopka vs. Mustang, OK
Tate High
March 21
4 p.m. Bentonville, Ark. vs. McAlester, OK
7 p.m. Piedmont, OK vs. Tate
West Florida
March 21
4 p.m. Union, OK vs. West Florida
7 p.m. Goodpasture, TN vs. Moore, OK
Northview Softball Beats Central; Softball Wins For Tate, Northview
March 21, 2018
Northview 8, Central 2
The Northview Chiefs beat the Central High Jaguars Tuesday night, 8-2. The Chiefs were first on the board with a 1-0 lead in the fourth, before coming alive with six in the fifth inning.
Softball
Tate 9, Escambia 1
The Tate Lady Aggies beat the Escambia Lady Gators 9-1 at Escambia Tuesday night.
Avery Beauchaine pitched seven for Tate, allowing seven hits and one run while striking out 10 At the plate, she was 2-4 with 2 RBIs. Also for Tate: Hannah Brown 3-3, 2R, RBI; Belle Wolfenden 2-4, 2B, R, RBI; Shelby Ullrich RBI; Kyndal Bray 1-1, RBI; Madisen Nelson 1-2, 2RBI; Ryleigh Cawby1-2, 2R; Avery Beauchaine 2-2, 2 RBI; Sydni Solliday, 23, RBI; Deazia Nickerson R; Shelby McLean 3-4, 2R.
Tate 14, Escambia 3 (JV)
Northview 10, 0
The Northview Lady Chiefs beat W.S. Neal 10-0 in five innings Tuesday.
Tori Herrington pitched a no hitter with 12 strikeouts. At the plate for Northview: Herrington 3-4, 2 RBI; Ashley Ragsdale 3-4, 2 RBI, home run; Kendall Enfinger 1-3; Aubree Love 2-4, 2 RBI; Heather Knowles 1-2, RBI; Anna Sullivan 1-3.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge
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UWF Center for Cybersecurity Partners With Florida Agency For State Technology
March 21, 2018
The University of West Florida (UWF) Center for Cybersecurity is partnering with the Florida Agency for State Technology (AST) to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity education and training for state agency personnel and position Florida as a leader in cybersecurity resiliency and workforce development.
The program will integrate unique and innovative features and provide hands-on training and educational courses using face-to-face, online, and remote delivery to prepare state personnel to detect and protect against emerging cyber threats and attacks. The program will provide competency-based certifications to prepare state personnel for core cybersecurity work roles.
“As the threats evolve, we must continue to train our information security and technology resources. We hope our partnership with UWF will serve as a model for other states to not only provide advanced cyber training, but to offer on-going educational opportunities for state employees,” said AST Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer Eric Larson.
The initial training will commence today at the Florida Department of Revenue in Tallahassee and focus on cybersecurity awareness and fundamentals for AST personnel, state agency information security managers, and other information technology personnel. Additional topics will include cybersecurity incident management, network defense, operating system hardening, risk management, cloud security and other emerging topics.
“When we started the UWF Center for Cybersecurity, this is the type of partnership we envisioned,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “Together, we will enhance the ability of state personnel to detect and defend against cyberattacks and fulfill our commitment to be a leader in cybersecurity education and training.”
The Florida Cyber Range and UWF Cybersecurity for All program will be used to provide training. The Florida Cyber Range is a state-of-the-art platform created through a partnership between the UWF Center for Cybersecurity and Metova CyberCENTS to provide advanced training and testing solutions for academic, government, military and industry use. Metova CyberCENTS is a leader in cyber simulators, ranges and training environments. The high-fidelity training environment can emulate the internet, replicate websites, integrate social media and support dynamic interjection of vulnerabilities.
The UWF Cybersecurity for All program provides innovative education and training on emerging topics via an online learning environment, customizable modules and hands-on activities using the Range. The program aligns with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Cybersecurity Workforce Framework and academic pathways. The program will significantly expand the cybersecurity workforce across the state and nation and increase the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals.
UWF will leverage its leadership role as the National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education and the NSA/DHS Cybersecurity Regional Resource Center for the Southeast U.S. to enhance cybersecurity workforce development for the state and region.
“We proudly support AST in its mission to protect Floridians’ information and access to government services,” said Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, UWF Center for Cybersecurity director. “This program will position Florida as a leader in cybersecurity resiliency and innovation, enhance higher education and research, and serve as a best practice model for cybersecurity workforce development.”
Driver Crashes Into ECUA Sanitation Truck
March 20, 2018
There were no injuries when a driver rear-ended an ECUA sanitation truck on Highway 95A near Casey Lane Tuesday morning. The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Mayor Wants To Hire Town Clerk Without Advertising
March 20, 2018
Century Mayor Henry Hawkins wanted to a hire a town clerk without advertising the position, but the town council has voted otherwise.
Kim Godwin, who last worked as gas department supervisor, was named interim town clerk March 5 after the resignation of Leslie Howington.
Monday night, Hawkins told the council that he wanted to promote Godwin, a certified clerk, into the position. “I would like to hire Kim,” he said, “because she knows what needs to be done.”
“I think Kim might apply,” council president Ann Brooks said. “I think we need to advertise; someone else might be interested.”
Hawkins said he does not believe the town will receive any other certified applicants willing to take the job in Century. He said the town’s policies allow for discretionary in-house promotions.
“You don’t know until you do (advertise),” Brooks said. “It was already suppose to be advertised.”
The council voted 3-1 to advertise the town clerk position, with Sandra McMurray Jackson voting against and Gary Riley absent. The advertisement will be published on NorthEscambia.com and in the Tri-City Ledger.’
Pictured: (L-R) Century Mayor Henry Hawkins, Interim Town Clerk Kim Godwin and council member Louis Gomez Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.