Bratt Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 31, 2019
Bratt Elementary School has named Students of the Month for November. They are:
NOVEMBER
Pre-K
- Treveil Henderson
- Lane Stuart
Kindergarten
- Emory Taylor
- Amahal Atallah
- Genesis Williams
- Jasiah Barnes
First Grade
- Ajalon Spates
- Conner Fretwell
- KayLeigh Morris
- Noah Vause
Second Grade
- Addi Lowery
- Sarah Classen
- Ella Grace Diller
- Jonah Carter
Third Grade
- Eric Anthony
- Jerrilynn Barlow
- Abigail Brown
- Parker Marsh
- Jeremy Lisenby
Fourth Grade
- Kaylee Wilson
- Logan Diller
- Parker Tutton
- Mya Pettway
Fifth Grade
- Michael Griffis
- Hunter Griffis
- Amara Campbell
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three More Red Bulbs Mark 12 Total Residential Fires This Month In Escambia County
December 31, 2019
Three more red bulbs have been placed on Escambia County’s “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, now representing a dozen residential structure fires during the month of December.
The tenth fire occurred in the 8700 block of Rebel Acres Lane on Friday, Dec. 27. Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call at 4:32 p.m. about a mobile home fire. ECFR units arrived on scene to find flames and smoke showing. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire by 4:52 p.m. Their rapid response time prevented unrepairable damage from occurring to the structure. The mobile home was vacant. The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
The eleventh fire occurred in the 5200 block of Plateau Road on Sunday, Dec. 29. Escambia County Emergency Communications received a call at 4:33 p.m. regarding a second mobile home fire. Upon arrival, ECFR units saw fire showing from the front of the structure. They had the fire under control by 5 p.m., but unfortunately, the structure appeared to be a total loss.
The twelfth fire occurred in the 8600 block of Grimsley Street on Monday, Dec. 30. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:46 a.m. Upon arrival, they saw smoke and flames showing from a single-story residential structure. Smoke alarms quickly alerted residents when the fire started, which helped them escape uninjured. Although firefighters arrived quickly, performed an aggressive fire attack and rescued a cat, the home still sustained damage. ECFR and the Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations found that a clothes dryer malfunctioned and apparently caused the fire.
Pictured: A mobile home fire on Rebel Acres Lane in Beulah. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Century Native Shot And Killed In Alabama Monday
December 31, 2019
A Century native was shot and killed in rural Alabama about 20 miles south of Auburn Monday.
Randolph Cannon, 63, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds on the side of Shady Grove Lane, a lonely, rural dirt road in Hurtsboro, Alabama. His body was discovered by a family member after he left to walk his dog and did not return. His home is the only one on the road.
Russell County (AL) Sheriff Heath Taylor said Cannon likely knew the person that shot him.
Family members tell NorthEscambia.com that Cannon is a native of Century and lived in Bogia for several years. He attended Century HIgh School.
The investigation into his death is continuing.
Tate Soccer Players Attend Disney College Showcase
December 31, 2019
Five Tate High School Aggie soccer players competed in the Disney College Showcase in Orlando. The event gives college coaches a chance to see prospective student athletes. Tate players attending (pictured above) were: #9 Nathan Bailey, #6 Chase Mills, #4 Logan Tyree, #00 Caleb Thompson and #23 Owen Jacobs. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Threatening His Father With A Box Cutter
December 30, 2019
A Cantonment man is facing a felony charge after allegedly threatening to cut his father with a box cutter.
Chazz Logan Morris, 22, was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Morris had been kicked out of his grandmother’s house and was spending one night with his parents on Stacey Road, an arrest report states.
When the father confronted him about leaving, Morris allegedly threatened to break all of their vehicle windows. The father told him he would call the police, and Morris pulled a box cutter on him and stated, “if you call the police, they better come quick because I will cut you”, according to the report.
Morris was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Update: Missing Escambia County Senior Found Safe
December 30, 2019
UPDATE: Missing Escambia County Senior Found Safe
This missing senior was found safe early Monday morning.
A silver alert has been issued for an elderly missing Escambia County man.
Geronimo Somer Divina was last seen in the 6400 block of Birkhead Drive in Myrtle Grove just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday. He was driving a 2003 silver Cadillac with Florida tag #ID20AK.
He is described as a 90-year old asian male.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9630 or 911.
Escambia County Corrections Recognizes GED Graduates
December 30, 2019
The Escambia County Corrections Department recognized four Jail GED Program graduates with a ceremony recently at the Escambia County Jail.
Davander Travis, Ronald Lundy, Ashton Mancill and Vanessa Montgomery earned their GED diplomas through the program while incarcerated.
rs.
During 2019, there have been 31 high school graduates from the Escambia County Corrections GED Program. The Escambia County Corrections Department has offered a GED program for many years, becoming a certified testing center through the Florida Department of Education in 2014.
The GED pass rate for the Escambia County Corrections Detention Division was 86% in 2018-2019.
No Lane Closures On State Roads Through January 2
December 30, 2019
There will be no lane closures on state roads through Thursday, January 2. The lane closure restrictions include both construction and maintenance activities, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Gas Prices Trend Upward For The Week
December 30, 2019
Florida gas prices are back on the rise. The state average increased 4 cents last week. Drivers are now paying an average price of $2.46 per gallon at the pump, an increase of nearly 30 cents per gallon from what drivers paid this time last year.
In Escambia County, the average price per gallon Sunday night was $2.48 a gallon. That’s a dime higher than one week ago, and 33 cents more than one year ago. Two Cantonment stations were at $2.42 per gallon Sunday night.
“Gas prices could be dragged even higher this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The state average could soon exceed $2.50 per gallon, based on the current level of wholesale gasoline. Crude prices rose last week after U.S. crude supplies dropped more than expected. The fuel market also remains bullish over optimism of a possible US-China trade agreement. These factors have gas prices going opposite of their usual downturn this time of year. Even still, gas prices are hovering within the same range they’ve been in since August.”
“Looking forward, gas prices in 2020 are likely to follow a similar trend as in 2019; with price hikes in the spring, then a steady decline through the fall,” Jenkins continued. “Looking at futures prices, Florida gasoline could average around $2.50 per gallon in the first quarter, then jump 20-30 cents in the spring as refiners conduct seasonal maintenance and switch to summer gasoline. From there, gas prices decline slowly from July-September, then more rapidly through the end of the year. Based on current projections, Florida’s state average could finish 2020 in the $2.30 price range.”
WSRE Seeks Questions From Local Residents For Legislative Delegation
December 30, 2019
WSRE is accepting questions from the public for legislators who will appear on “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation,” airing 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. The program will also be simulcast on NewsRadio 92.3 FM and 1620 AM.
Questions may be submitted in advance by email to questions@wsre.org. Each question must be accompanied by a name and city of residence. Questions will also be accepted by phone during the broadcast.
Moderated by Jeff Weeks, “Legislative Review” features a panel discussion with the local legislative delegation responding to constituents’ questions on budget and policy topics. The following legislators of the Northwest Florida delegation have been invited to participate: Sens. Doug Broxson (District 1) and George B. Gainer (District 2); and Reps. Mike Hill (District 1), Alex Andrade (District 2), Jayer Williamson (District 3) and Mel Ponder (District 4).
WSRE presents a live broadcast of “Legislative Review” as a community service before and after each legislative session. Florida’s 2020 legislative session convenes on Jan. 14.