Barrineau Park Elementary School Reunion Set For Saturday
July 19, 2018
The Third Annual Barrineau Park Elementary School Reunion and Open House is coming up Saturday from 11 am. until 3 p.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center.
The reunion is for anyone that attended the school from its origin in 1938 until its closure in 2003. Attendees should bring a covered dish for a potluck lunch.
The event will include live music from the Southern Revival Band.
Grand Jury Report Remains Secret On Allegations Involving ECUA
July 19, 2018
An Escambia County grand jury has completed its review into complaints and allegations involving the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority.
The grand jury has returned a report, but that report has not been released. It has been sealed by the court and will remain secret for now.
“All matters contained in this report are required to remain secret until released by the Court,” a press release from the State Attorney’s Office said. “For these reasons no further information may be provided by this office regarding this matter.”
Florida Department Of Corrections Announces $1,000 Hiring Bonuses
July 19, 2018
The Florida Department of Corrections has announced $1,000 hiring bonuses for new hires at several institutions statewide, including the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton.
Applicants who complete their correctional officer certification through either FDC or certain state colleges will be eligible for the bonus. Paid training is available through the program.
The bonus program does not include the Century Correctional Institution.
Certified new hires are eligible to receive bonuses at the following institutions:
- Columbia Correctional Institution, Lake City
- Cross City Correctional Institution, Cross City
- Franklin Correctional Institution, Carrabelle
- Florida State Prison, Raiford
- Gulf Correctional Institution, Wewahitchka
- Hamilton Correctional Institution, Jasper
- Hardee Correctional Institution, Bowling Green
- Martin Correctional Institution, Indiantown
- Mayo Correctional Institution, Mayo
- Northwest Florida Reception Center, Chipley
- Okeechobee Correctional Institution, Okeechobee
- Reception and Medical Center, Lake Butler
- Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, Milton
- Suwannee Correctional Institution, Live Oak
- Taylor Correctional Institution, Perry
- Union Correctional Institution, Raiford
- Wakulla Correctional Institution, Crawfordville
For more information regarding a career with the Florida Department of Corrections, visit FLDOCjobs.com.
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Wahoos Surge Past Jacksonville In Series Opener, 11-3
July 19, 2018
Pensacola lit up the Shrimp in an 11-3 victory Wednesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
With Pensacola behind 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Chris Okey belted a two-run homer to give the Wahoos a 4-3 lead. The Wahoos would catch fire against Jacksonville’s relief pitcher Kyle Keller in the bottom of the eighth inning, eradicating the Shrimp’s chances of a possible comeback. Shed Long doubled home TJ Friedl to increase the Wahoos lead to 5-3. Luis Gonzalez singled to center field that scored both Mitch Nay and Long to extend the Wahoos lead to 7-3. Pinch-hitter Narciso Crook hit a sac fly that plated home Aristides Aquino to make the score 8-3. The straw that finally broke Jacksonville’s back was Jose Siri’s three-run homer, his second of the game, that gave Pensacola the winning score of 11-3.
Southpaw Seth Varner (W, 5-1) turned in another excellent outing for the Blue Wahoos. The Cincinnati-native pitched seven innings and allowed three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck out four. Since joining the starting rotation on May 25, Varner is 5-1 in nine starts. His 1.86 ERA is the lowest in the Southern League since that date.
The bullpen kept the Shrimp in check. Carlos Navas pitched a scoreless eighth inning with a pair of strikeouts. Alex Powers closed out the game, retiring the last three batters in order, to secure the Wahoos victory.
The Wahoos will look to continue their hot streak in Thursday night’s game. Right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez (7-8, 4.67) will start for the Wahoos, and RHP Max Duval (2-9, 7.11) will take the hill for the Shrimp.
No Serious Injuries In Cantonment Crash
July 18, 2018
There were no serious injuries reported in a two vehicle crash about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon on Muscogee Road at Jacks Branch Road. The accident involving a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup and a Dodge Caravan is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Teen Facing Charges For Multiple Vehicle Thefts, Burglaries In Cantonment
July 18, 2018
A teen is facing charges in connection with multiple vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries in the Cantonment area.
Leon Benjamin, 16, is facing two counts of grand theft auto, 15 counts of vehicle burglary and multiple counts of petit theft, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The vehicle burglaries occurred on Southern Oaks Drive, Bur Oak Drive, Towhee Canyon Drive and Broken Arrow Lane, with a vehicle theft on both Bur Oak and Broken Arrow.
While investigating the vehicle burglaries, patrol deputies spotted a suspicious vehicle near Bur Oak Drive and got out with it on Winn Dixie on Highway 29. ECSO Investigator Brett McCormick said Benjamin was a passenger in that vehicle and had the keys to two stolen vehicles. He had sent a text message telling a friend that he had stolen three vehicles, but deputies have not located a third stolen vehicle.
“This was an example of patrol deputies and investigators working together,” Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Major Andrew Hobbs said.
McCormick said the ECSO has obtained security camera video of the vehicle crimes, and they are encouraging everyone in the area to check their security cameras for footage from Tuesday, July 10.
Anyone with video or other information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9630.
Pictured: The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recovered a vehicle near Tate High School that had been stolen from the Bentley Oaks Subdivison. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Former Local Resident With No Arms Charged With Stabbing Man
July 18, 2018
An Atmore native and former McDavid resident with no arms has been charged with stabbing a tourist in Miami Beach in a case that has made international news.
According to Miami-Dade Corrections records, 46-year old Jonathan Dale Crenshaw remains jailed on an aggravated battery charge with bond set at $7,500.
Crenshaw had spent the last few years painting with his feet for Miami Beach tourists, according to the Miami Herald. But last week, police say he held a pair of scissors with his feet as he stabbed a 22-year old tourist from Chicago.
Crenshaw, who is homeless, told police he was lying down when the tourist punched him in the head. The armless man then stabbed the tourist with scissors and walked away, the Miami Herald reported. The tourist suffered an injury to his arm and was transported a local hospital. He told police he stopped to ask for directions before Crenshaw jumped up and stabbed him.
Records indicate Crenshaw was born in Atmore in 1971 and was living in McDavid when he was arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in 2004. He was convicted of improper exhibition of a firearm after he pulled a gun on someone, according to Escambia County court records.
In a 2016 feature story, he told the Miami New Times that he was born without arms, his mother fed him rat poison, and the government drilled his sharp teeth in half. He also told the newspaper the he had fathered 200 children with music superstar Gloria Estefan.
Crews Work To Restripe West Highway 4
July 18, 2018
Pictured: Crews worked Tuesday to restripe West Highway 4 between Byrneville and Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Kids Create Music During Summer STEAM Program At Century Library
July 18, 2018
Kids learned to make their own musical instruments during a Summer STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics — program Tuesday at the Century Branch Library.
Using boxes, pencils and rubber bands, attendees created a guitar-like string instrument.
A Summer STEAM program will be held Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Molino Branch Library. During the hands-on program, kids will learn to code robots to complete tasks.
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Northview Baseball Needs Coed Softball Tournament Teams
July 18, 2018
The Northview High School baseball team will hold a coed softball tournament Saturday at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
Registration is $200 per team with a three girl minimum using modified USSSA rules.
For more information, call Coach Greenwell at (850) 712-6354 or Coach Lowery at (850) 232-3205.
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