1A Northview Lady Chiefs Fall To Defending 6A State Champion Pace
February 19, 2025
The 1A Northview Lady Chiefs opened their season with a 3-0 loss on the road at Pace, defending 6A state champions.
Jamison Gilman started in the circle for the Lady Chiefs, giving up two runs on three hits, walking three and striking out five in five innings. Mikayla McAnally closed, allowing one hit and one run while striking out one and walking none in one inning.
Gilman went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead the Lady Chiefs for their only hit of the night.
Up next, Northview will be at Pensacola Catholic Thursday night.
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Walnut Hill Man Charged With Armed Burglary
February 18, 2025
A Walnut Hill man that claimed to be returning thousands of dollars’ worth of items has been charged with the armed burglary of a Highway 97 home.
Jared Lee English, 24, was charged with felony armed burglary of a residence, grant theft of a firearm, grand theft, and felony criminal mischief
In mid January, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress call at home in on Highway 97 near Pine Forest Road in Davisville. The 911 caller reported that he was told by the armed suspect that his friend has broke into the home and he was returning items.
An ECSO deputy arrived to find the suspect, later identified as English, in the backyard of the home with a holstered semi-automatic pistol a holster in plain view. The deputy drew his service weapon and detained English in handcuffs without further incident.
English’s weapon was a .22 caliber Glock loaded with 10 rounds with an additional loaded 10 round magazine in the holster, an arrest reports states. English told deputies that he was returning items to the residence after finding them in his cousin’s home in Atmore.
The individual that called 911 told deputies that he did see English take a few items into the house.
Inside English’s vehicle, deputies reported finding thousands of dollars’ worth of items, including watches, clothing, cow halters, toilet paper, paper towels, tools, ammunition, ammunition, hunting and fishing items and dozens of other items. On the ground, deputies reported finding bags with items that included 500 rounds of ammunition, tools, a coin set, pickled string beans, jelly, taco holders, toothpaste and a Bible.
The total value of items located and returned, according to the ECSO, was $5,666.
The victim reported other items missing from the residence include numerous firearms, ammunition and camera and more.
The ECSO served a search warrant at English’s residence on Highway 97 and recovered many of the items.
English remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond is set to be arraigned later this week.
Driver’s License, Tag, Tax Collector Services Available Thursday In Century
February 18, 2025
Driver’s license and other tax collector services will be available in Century on Thursday.
The Escambia County Tax Collector will be at the:
- Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on Thursday, February 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mobile Licensing and Identification Office (MILO) is a fully functional tax collector office on wheels, offering a range of services. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration, receive a parking placard, transfer a title, pay property taxes, and apply for a business tax receipt. Written and driving tests are not available from the MILO unit.
The Billy G. Courthouse is at 7500 North Century Boulevard.
Pictured: The Escambia Tax Collector’s MILO at the Walnut Hill Community Center. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Seven Students Attend EREC 2025 Tallahassee Youth Tour
February 18, 2025
Seven area high school students took part in the recent Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2025 Youth Tour in Tallahassee.
During their two days in Tallahassee, the students had an up close and personal look at state government in action, including live debates in the Senate and House.
The students were:
- Olivia Doyle, Northview High School
- Kaylee Oswald, Northview High School
- Major Rowell, Jay High School
- Brea Lyle, Jay High School
- Jayme George, Central School
- Aurora Godwin, Central School
- Gabriella Magdaleno, Central School
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At The Bottom Of The SPHL Standings, Pensacola Ice Flyers Oust Head Coach
February 18, 2025
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have outsted their head coach as the team sits at the bottom of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) standings.
The Ice Flyers announced Monday that Gary Graham was been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately.
Graham, who led the Ice Flyers to their first President’s Cup championship in 2013, returned to the team in July 2023.
“We are grateful to Gary for his dedication and hard work with the Ice Flyers and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said owner Greg Harris.
Former Ice Flyers head coach Rod Aldoff will step in as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Aldoff brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record, having previously led the team to three championship victories.
“Rod has been an integral part of our organization’s success in the past. His familiarity with our team culture and his coaching acumen make him the right choice to guide us through the remainder of the season and become a playoff contender,” Harris said.
Want A Table For Two? Make A Donation To Northview High Shop Class
February 18, 2025
Table for two?
The Northview High School Building Construction Academy is seeking donations to support their shop program with funds directly benefiting students.
Those donating $50 or more will receive a two-person picnic table, custom built by the students.
Donations will help fund reward incentives and purchase items not covered by the Career and Technical Education program.
For more information or to donate, contact instructor David Amerson at (251) 359-5494 or email MAmerson1@ecsdfl.us
New 125 Lot Subdivision Proposed By Ascend, Wastewater Plant
February 18, 2025
A new 125-home single-family residential subdivision is being proposed just outside Ascend Performance Materials and the ECUA wastewater treatment plant.
Ready Land Company filed preliminary plans this month for the 48-acre parcel off Old Chemstrand Road, adjacent to the Ascend Fitness Center and along the access road to the ECUA facility.
In an email, Scott Holmes of Ready Land said the 125 lots will be about 6,000 square feet each.
“We would be interested in discussing the potential for townhomes to be built on the back portion,” Holmes said in his email to the county. He acknowledged that there are “significant” wetlands on the property that will become open space.
The plans are set for a 1 p.m. Wednesday pre-application meeting with the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
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Northview Chiefs Beat W.S. Neal 6-1 Monday Night
February 18, 2025
The Northview Chiefs defeated the W.S. Neal Eagles 6-1 on Monday night in East Brewton.
Braynt Mason struck out 10 batters for the Chiefs, allowing two hits and one run while walking five in seven innings.
Grayden Sheffield led Northview with two RBIs. Cole Davis, Jase Portwood and Brady Smith each record two hits.
Northview will travel to Paxton on Thursday before hosting the Escambia Gators on Friday.
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Driver, 18, Killed In Head On Crash On Highway 4 In Santa Rosa County
February 17, 2025
A head on crash involving a semi-truck Monday afternoon claimed one life on Highway 4 in Santa Rosa County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old female from Baker died in the crash 1:30 p.m. on Highway 4 near Hurricane Lake Road when her car and a tractor trailer collided. The driver of the truck, a 56-year-old man from Milton, sustained only minor injuries.
FHP Traffic Homicide and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement are continuing to investigate to determine the cause of the crash.
Water Main Break Leads To Boil Water Notice On Glenna, Gainey Lanes
February 17, 2025
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Cottage Hill Water Works customers on Glenna Lane and Gainey Lane following a water main break Monday.
The water main break occurred on William Ditch Road, but water was rerouted to maintain service and Williams Ditch Road is not included in this notice.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water on Glenna and Gainey lanes used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
This story will be updated with the boil water notice is rescinded.