Cantonment Man With Violent Criminal History Charged With Battery Of His Uncle With A Shovel
March 7, 2025
A Cantonment man has been charged with hitting his uncle with a shovel during an argument.
Eric Vonchie Milton, 50, was charged with felony battery on a person 65 or older.
At a local emergency room, the 65-year-old victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that Milton, his nephew, accused him of saying “things” about him in a phone call to a third party before Milton hit the victim with a shovel.
The victim sought treatment for lacerations and a possible broken arm.
According to the ECSO, Milton has “an extensive violent criminal history” including aggravated battery, escape, robbery with a deadly weapon, grand theft of motor vehicle and numerous other charges.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning without bond.
FHP Seeks More Info In Highway 4 Electric Skateboard Crash That Critically Injured Woman
March 7, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking more information after a Century woman person on a one-wheel electric skateboard was critically injured Thursday morning on Highway 4 in Byrneville.
Troopes are looking for anyone that may have seen what happened or be able to provide more information about the events leading up to the accident.
The woman was found on the roadway east of Byrneville Road just after 9 a.m. near her Onewheel Pint. The board was found nearby, and there was no indication that she had been struck by a vehicle.
She was airlifted by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola as a trauma alert.
Troopers are asking asking anyone with more information contact them at *FHP at *347.
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Applications Open Until March 10 For 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program
March 7, 2025
Escambia County’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department is accepting applications for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program is open to Escambia County youth ages 16-24 interested in an opportunity to receive paid work experience this summer.
Online applications are available now online here until Monday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Physical applications are not available. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Qualified youth who are accepted into the program will be able to work up to 30 hours a week, with positions available in various county departments along with the Escambia County School District, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector’s Office and Supervisor of Elections Office. Participants will also receive job readiness training prior to job placement as well as post-employment briefings.
Last summer, over 200 youth participated in the program, working in county departments including Engineering, Public Safety, Escambia County Area Transit, West Florida Public Libraries and more.
Limited positions are available. Requirements for the program are as follows:
- Must submit complete application packet by prescribed deadline.
- Must be a resident of Escambia County, FL, at the time of application and for the duration of program participation.
- Must complete up-front job readiness preparatory training classes.
- Must complete post-employment debriefing sessions.
- Must not have any felony convictions.
- If enrolled in school, must submit enrollment verification.
- Must be between the age of 16 years old and 24 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Must show proof of identify (state-issued driver’s license or state ID card).
- Must show proof of address.
- Must meet hiring criteria of the temporary employment agency.
- Must submit completed application with all supporting required documentation to be considered.
- Must attend the end of the Summer Youth Program Award Ceremony.
For additional information, call Neighborhood and Human Services at (850) 595-3927 or (850) 595-1620.
Ransom Middle School Concert, Symphonic Bands Showcase Upcoming MPA Performance (With Gallery)
March 7, 2025
The Ransom Middle School Concert and Symphonic Bands showcased their talents in a pre-MPA performance Thursday evening.
The event was preparation for their upcoming music performance assessment (MPA), during which they will be evaluated on their musical proficiency and ensemble performance.
Under direct of Lee Rigdon and Steven Kershaw, the students performed a preview of the pieces they will present at the official MPA performance next week.
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Cows on the Run: Escambia Deputies Wrangle Cattle In Walnut Hill
March 7, 2025
It was a scene straight out of an old Western, but instead of the Wild West, it happened in Walnut Hill on Thursday. Deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office found themselves in an udderly unusual situation when three rogue cows were spending a lazy afternoon in a field along Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
Deputies stood by along Highway 97 near the Walnut Hill Community Center to make sure the cows did not wander in traffic.
But the ECSO deputies were to up to the task, with Deputy Poke displaying some good old-fashioned cowboy skills and lassoed the runaway trio in a round-up.
The cows were safely corralled and were taken to a holding pen by the Escambia County livestock officer.
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Crow Remains Undefeated As Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Beats Pace 7-0
March 7, 2025
Tate Aggies girls tennis defeated Pace 7-0 Thursday night. KJ Crow remains undefeated so far at the girls #1 position. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Defeats Northview 9-4 (With Gallery)
March 7, 2025
The Northview Chiefs fell 9-4 to the defending 1A state champion Jay Royals Thursday night in Jay.
Braynt Mason took the loss for the Chiefs, giving up five hits and six runs while recording three walks and one strikeout. Jase Portwood pitched four innings in relief for NHS, surrendering six hits and three runs while walking three and striking out two.
For Jay, Landon Golden surrendered four hits and one unearned run in five innings, walking on and striking out 10. Hayden Morris was one the mound for two innings, allowing three hits and three runs, waking one and striking out two.
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Mason led the Chiefs at bat with two RBIs as he went 1-3 on the day. Luke Chavers went 2-3.
Brady Godwin went 3-for-4 for Jay, while the Royals had two runs each from Morris, Brady Godwin, and Nick Baxley. Jax Lowery and Cooper Harrison both had multiple hits.\
Northview will host Pensacola Christian Academy Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Jay will host the West Florida Jags.
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‘No Signs Of An Active Shooter’ After Report at Corry Station
March 6, 2025
A shooting incident was reported Thursday morning on Corry Station in Pensacola, but Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons says there was no active shooter.
“We show no signs of an active shooter,” the sheriff said. “We have no injuries.”
An active shooter incident was reported on the base, but no shooter or victims were found, Simmons said.
The ECSO said twere two reports of three gunshots being heard, but there was no evidence of that.
NAS Pensacola confirmed in a statement at 1:08 p.m. — “They have reported that there are now signs of an active shooter, and the area is determined ALL CLEAR.”
The incident was reported about 10 a.m. at the Navy facility on Chiefs Way off Navy Boulevard.
There was a massive response from the military, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida HIghway Patrol, FDLE, Pensacola Police, medical helicopters and more.
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ECSO Investigating After Century Reports Over $10K In Alleged Employee Theft
March 6, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected case of employee grand theft involving thousands of dollars from the Town of Century.
On Monday, the town reported alleged employee theft with over $10,000 missing from bank deposits, according to Morgan Lewis, ECSO public information officer. She said the town reported that large deposits of cash were missing.
The suspected thefts took place between July 2024 and February 2025. Lewis said the ECSO has multiple persons of interest in the case.
Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation,” she said.
Century interim Mayor Alicia Johnson said Wednesday afternoon that she could not comment on the ongoing investigation.
The Town of Century collects payments for water, sanitation, and natural gas utilities.
Pictured: The payment window inside the Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
March 6, 2025
Northview High School recently named their February Students of the Month. They are Sophia Morris and Jack Boutwell, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.