Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
November 5, 2018
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Monday, Nov. 5
Northwest District 1 Advisory Committee – 6 p.m., Beulah Middle School, 6001 W. Nine Mile Road
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Emergency Medical Services Storekeeper/Warehouse Supervisor Interviews – 8:30 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. W St.
Contractor Competency Board – 9 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Police Benevolent Association Union Negotiations – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, HR Training Room
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Santa Rosa Island Authority Board – 5 p.m., 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach
Santa Rosa Island Authority Committee – 5:05 p.m., 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach
Thursday, Nov. 8
Planning Board – Rezoning – 8:30 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Planning Board – Regular – 8:35 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Board of County Commissioners Committee of the Whole Meeting – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Science Hour – Bayou Chico Managed Aquatic Plant System & Beyond, Dana Morton & Brent Wipf, Escambia County – 6 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Trump Brings Republican Campaign Message To Escambia County (With Gallery)
November 4, 2018
President Donald Trump brought his “Make America Great Again” message to Pensacola Saturday evening along with a simple message — get out and vote Republican.
As Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA” played, Trump walked on stage where he was greeted by Vice President Mike Pence.
“If this election is based on crowds, they might as well cancel it because we won,” Trump said as supporters waived “Keep American Great”, “Stand Up for America” and “Finish the Wall” signs behind him.
“This is a big beautiful crowd. Pensacola, Florida, we love it. I love the state of Florida, and I tell you we love the Panhandle.”
Trump’s “Make America Great Again” rally came just three days before Tuesday’s general election.
“In just three days, the people of Florida are going to elect Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis,” Trump said. He also pitched for Ashley Moody, candidate for attorney general; Matt Caldwell, running orr agriculture commissioner; Jimmy Patronis, CFO candidate; and Congressional incumbent Matt Gaetz. Each spoke before the rally, including Gaetz who led rousing chants of “build that wall”.
Trump recognized Atmore native and heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield, and he invited former Florida State University coach Bobby Bowden onstage.
Trump’s speech took place in a new ST Engineering hangar at the Pensacola International Airport with Air Force One just outside the hanger doors. An estimated 3,000 people attended the rally.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top. Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden speaks as President Donald Trump looks on. Pictured inset: Trump address a crowd in an airport hanger in Pensacola as Air Force One sites outside the hanger door. Pictured below: Trump address a crowd in Pensacola Saturday evening. Pictured below: An estimated 3,000 people attended the really. Pictured bottom: Vice President Mike Pence welcomes Trump to the stage. Photos by Perry Doggrell and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Byrneville Elementary Holds Annual Fall Carnival
November 4, 2018
Byrneville Elementary School held their annual Fall Carnival Saturday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NWE Chiefs Take Sophomore Championship With Win Over Jay (Photo Gallery)
November 4, 2018
The undefeated NWE Chiefs won the Sophomore ERC championship Saturday 32-13 over Jay.
For a NWE Sophomore photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The NWE Sophomore Chiefs took the ERC Championship Saturday in Poarch. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill VFD Honors Firemen, Community Member During Fish Fry (Photo Gallery)
November 4, 2018
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 49th annual fish fry Saturday.
Arthur Levins was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters, Gerry Steege was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his service to the department. Northview High School agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor Perry Byars received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award for outstanding and dedicated service to the community.
Well over 600 people enjoyed fried and grilled catfish or grilled chicken plates during the event, with proceeds to be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area.
Pictured top: Walnut Hill VFD Community Member of the Year Perry Byars with District Chief Chris Brown. Pictured below: Fried catfish fresh out of the cooker, Officer of the Year Gerry Steege, Firefighter of the Year Arthur Levins, and a portion of the crowd. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
About A Third Of Escambia Voters Have Already Cast A Ballot
November 4, 2018
About a third of Escambia County voters have already cast their ballots ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
A total of 70,774 ballots received by Saturday represents a 33.23 percent turnout so far.
Early voting ended Saturday night in Escambia County with 39,052 votes cast. An additional 31,696 ballots had been received by mail.
A total of 26 ballots have been marked as provisional.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
NWE Freshmen Finish As ERC Freshmen Runners-up (Photo Gallery)
November 4, 2018
The Freshmen NWE Chiefs fell just short of an ERC championship Saturday with a 12-7 loss to Excel during play in Poarch.
For a NWE Freshmen photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Cheerleaders Win Big At Cheer For Hope Competition
November 4, 2018
The Tate High School Cheerleaders started their competitive season Saturday at Cheer for Hope in Ocean Springs, Miss.
The Aggie Varsity Coed squad won first place in their division and took the Show Stopper Award, which is awarded to the team with the highest score for the entire competition.
The Tate Junior Varsity Squad wone first place in their division, and they won the Stellar Stunts award.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Blue Angels Show
November 4, 2018
The Blue Angels annual Homecoming Air Show on board Naval Air Station Pensacola was held Friday and Saturday,
For a photo gallery from Saturday, click here.
For a photo gallery from Friday, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.
No. 7 Valdosta State Too Much UWF In 48-21 Senior Day Loss
November 4, 2018
The UWF football team went toe-to-toe with undefeated Valdosta State but had too many second-half miscues in a 48-21 loss at Blue Wahoos Stadium Saturday night.
UWF led 21-17 late in the third quarter before VSU scored 31 unanswered to claim the victory.
UWF (6-4, 4-3 Gulf South) finished with 279 yards and got 149 on the ground. Chris Schwarz led the ground attack with a touchdown and 118 yards for his third 100-yard game of the season.
Senior Nick Belz made his first career start in place of the injured Sam Vaughn. Belz was 10-of-17 for 101 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
A total of eight players caught passes for UWF, with Ishmel Morrow and Tate Lehtio collecting three balls and a touchdown each. Martes Wheeler led all players with 14 tackles, including a forced fumble and pass break-up.
VSU (9-0, 7-0) had 557 yards and rushed for 391. Rogan Wells was 14-of-23 with a touchdown and rushed 11 times for 104 yards. His 81-yard run on third-and-13 two minutes into the game put the Blazers ahead 7-0. Jamar Thompkins had 114 yards rushing on 13 touches.
he Argonauts tied it at 14 midway through the second quarter on Belz’s two scoring passes. He hit Morrow from 24 yards and then benefitted from a Marvin Conley interception return to the 37 that setup a 6-yard pass to Lehtio with 7:29 left in the half.
The Blazers got a 38-yard Andrew Gray field goal to go ahead 17-14. Gray hit the left upright as time expired on a kick later in the period.
UWF grabbed its first lead of the game on a 1-yard Schwarz run with 5:22 in the third. The possession came as a result of a muffed punt by Brian Saunds that Sam Vaughn recovered at the four. It was the first time this season that the Blazers had been behind in the second half.
VSU regained the lead on the ensuing possession, taking advantage of a short kickoff and running seven times for 60 yards before Wells bootlegged in from the seven for a 24-21 edge.
Gray made his second field goal of the game early in the fourth after the teams traded turnovers, extending their lead to 27-21.
Raymond Palmer picked off Belz and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown three plays later for a 13-point lead. The Blazers added two more scores late for the final margin.
UWF will wrap-up the regular season next week with a road game at West Alabama (7-3, 4-3). Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Tiger Stadium in Livingston, Ala.