Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Sunday
February 5, 2018
An attempted murder suspect was captured after a manhunt Sunday morning not far from 5 Flags Speedway.
Barry “B” Locklear III was captured at the corner of Pine Forest and Stratford Roads after he was tracked down by a K-9.
Locklear was named as a suspect in a shooting that left 21-year-old Darmichael Vershawn Turner critically injured on January 27.
He is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond on multiple charges, including attempted first degree murder, robbery, vehicle theft, grand theft, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, using a weapon during a felony, kidnapping/hostage, aggravated battery and aggravated assault.
Turner was found on the porch of a home on Forest Park Drive with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital. The victim’s current condition is not known.
Northview’s Walker Places In State Weightlifting Championship
February 5, 2018
Northview High School’s Natasha Walker placed 14th overall in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Weightlifting State Championship in the Class 1A Unlimited Division. Walker set a personal maximum of 190 pounds in the bench press and had 165 pounds as her best clean/jerk. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Aggies Name 2018 Baseball Teams
February 5, 2018
The 2018 Tate High School baseball teams were recently named. Team members are:
2018 Varsity Baseball Team
- Blake Anderson
- Justin Barnett
- Steven Bates
- Ethan Bloodswoth
- Gabe Castro
- Jace Dunsford
- Cole Fryman
- Ryan Green
- Reid Halfacre
- Zach Hyatt
- Trent Jeffcoat
- Kaden King
- Trey LaFleur
- Mason Land
- Darrien McDowell
- Hunter McLean
- Michael Potss
- Hunter Riggan
- Jesse Sherrill
2018 JV Baseball Team
- Cameron Bailey
- Will Clary
- Brantley Culbertson
- Ben Farina
- Brett Fillingim
- Ethan George
- Grant Gill
- Jordan Jarman
- Patrick Lascell
- Adam Nisewonger
- Aaron Noach
- Treveor Norton
- Bryant Orr
- Easten Sidner
- Cody Simpson
- Chase Tolbert
- Josh Turner
2018 9th Grade Baseball Team
- Sean Banks
- Dalton Bowen
- Carson DeFerriar
- Jaydon Fryman
- Dylan Godwin
- Brennon Graham
- Zakry Licastro
- Jacob McBride
- Trenton Norton–
- Joseph Pusateri
- Jacori Simpkins
- Jonah Smith
- Tryler Swauger
Sunday Morning Fire Damages Church, Fire Marshal Investigating Cause
February 4, 2018
The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a church fire Sunday morning in Jay .
About 8 a.m., a passerby noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the Concord Primitive Baptist Church on Highway 89 about two miles south of Jay High School. Firefighters arrived to find fire in the attic space of the main building, according to Jay Fire Chief Tony Simmons. He said they were able to pull down the ceiling and extinguish the fire. He said the church suffered fire damage in the attic, plus additional water damage.
There was no one at the church at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries reported.
The Jay, Allentown, Berrydale, Century and Flomaton fire departments responded to the blaze.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Graduation Rate Increases; West Florida, Northview, Tate On Top
February 4, 2018
West Florida, Northview and Tate high schools led the pack as the graduation rate in Escambia County increased last year.
“State-wide graduation rates were released last week and everyone in Escambia County should be proud of the fact that our 2016-2017 high school graduation rate increased again this year, to reach a new high of 79.5 percent,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said of the ninth annual increase. “This graduation rate represents students who have graduated in four years. This means better opportunities for our students and our community.”
“In 2008 we were at 55% for our overall graduation rate and only 44% for our graduate rate for African American students,” Thomas said. “This year we are at 79.5% for our total graduation rate and 70.9% for our African American students.”
The 2016-2017 high school graduation rate for each school in Escambia County was as follows:
- West Florida High School 99.0%
- Tate High School 84.7%
- Northview High School 83.9%
- Pensacola High School 80.9%
- BT Washington High School 79.2%
- Escambia High School 77.4%
- Pine Forest High School 76.3%
“A student doesn’t become a high school graduate overnight, or even over the course of their senior year. We begin working toward graduation as soon as they arrive in kindergarten,” Thomas said.
Northview NJROTC Places Second At FAMU Meet
February 4, 2018
The Northview High School NJROTC placed second overall in drill and second overall in the field meet at Florida A&M University Field Meet last weekend.
The cadets won trophies in 10 categories:
- Personnel inspection, commanded by Cadet Oscar Rodriguez
- Unarmed Basic team, commanded by Cadet John Gulledge
- Armed Basic team, commanded by Cadet Ryan Sconiers
- Unarmed Exhibition team, commanded by Cadet Rebekah Amerson
- Armed Exhibition team, commanded by Cadet Wyatt Morris
- Color guard, commanded by Cadet Keaton Brown
- Push-up team, commanded by Cadet Crystal Douglas
- Sit-Up team, commanded by Cadet Crystal Douglas
- Individual push-ups, first place overall Cadet Colton Dockens
- Individual sit ups, second place overall Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Brush Fire Threatens Structures Near Molino
February 4, 2018
Firefighters battled a brush fire Saturday in the 5600 block of North Highway 95A in Molino. The fire threatened several structures, but it was quickly extinguished. The Molino, Cantonment, Beulah, Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue were dispatched to the fire. There were no injuries. NorthEcscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and readers submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Sports Note: Jay Girls JV Basketball Finishes Undefeated Season
February 4, 2018
The Jay High School Lady Royals junior varsity girls basketball team finished their season undefeated. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
DHSMV Launches MyFlorida Mobile App; Pay And Renew Registrations
February 4, 2018
To expand customer options for motor vehicle and vessel registration renewal services and to offer additional conveniences to customers, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has partnered with PayIt, LLC to launch a mobile app called MyFlorida. In addition to allowing credit card payments, the app offers customers the option to use a checking account to remit payment and generates more specific clearance information for the customer in the instance there is a stop preventing registration of the vehicle or vessel.
“Customers continually request more convenient options for receiving required driver license or motor vehicle services, and it is critical that the department remain agile to meet their needs,” said DHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “DHSMV is committed to identifying efficiencies for our customers, and this new app provides an additional option for customers to complete their registration renewals anywhere, anytime.”
“Tax Collectors and the department are continually looking for ways to innovate in the area of e-government service delivery to our customers,” said Sharon Jordan, Suwannee County Tax Collector and President of the Florida Tax Collectors Association. “This app is another option our customers can use to conduct business.”
MyFlorida is available on all mobile devices and allows customers to securely renew a registration on an eligible vehicle or vessel and receive a digital document to use until the registration arrives in the mail. Customers choosing to use the app will pay a convenience fee to PayIt of $4.00 for transactions paid by a credit card, or $3.75 for transactions paid through their checking account, and can renew up to five vehicles and/or vessels at once with only one processing fee. The MyFlorida app is available to download for free now via iTunes and Google Play.
In addition to the app, customers may still choose to complete renewal transactions in an office or online via www.GoRenew.com.
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
February 3, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly hitting a toddler with various objects.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was called to the emergency room at Sacred Heat Hospital where they made contact with Albert Lee McClammy and a 3-year old suffering from two black eyes, one of which was swollen shut and bruising to his torso, face and head.
McClammy told deputies that he was watching his fiance’s child while she was at work and the child fell off a scooter. When the mom returned home and found the injuries, she did not believe the injuries were consistent with a fall from a scooter. The child told investigators at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House that McClammy hit him with baseball and pushed him while he was in a car seat, causing his head to hit a window, an arrest report states. He also allegedly hit the child in the face with a toy remote control police car and put a rag in his mouth. The baseball referred to by the child was later found to be hard stress ball.
McClammy was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond