Teen Pleads No Contest To Threatening To Shoot Teachers, Bringing Gun To School
June 16, 2018
An Escambia County teen has pleaded no contest to charges that he brought a a gun to school after he threatened shoot school staff.
Terrance Anton Harris, Jr.,16, entered a plea of no contest to possession of a weapon on school property, carrying a concealed firearm, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
On November 30, 2017, Harris threatened to shoot multiple staff members at the Camelot Academy if he saw them outside of school grounds. He was subsequently expelled from the academy and then was accepted into George Stone Technical Center.
On January 25, 2018, Harris was sent to the guidance office at George Stone when he was disrupting class. When Harris’ belongings were asked to be sent to the office, the classroom teacher opened the backpack to confirm it belonged to Harris. She then found a loaded .38 calibur firearm in the backpack.
Circuit Judge Gary Bergosh scheduled sentencing for August 10. Terrance Harris faces a maximum of 10 years in state prison.
Karen Powell Named Escambia Sheriff’s Volunteer Of The Year
June 16, 2018
Karen Powell of Cantonment has been named the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer of the Year.
Powell has volunteered three years with the Escambia County Mounted Posse and has helped with the Citizens Law Enforcement Academy, Neighborhood Watch Academy and Camp Friendship.
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Wahoos Beat BayBears
June 16, 2018
Keury Mella pitched five no-hit innings in Pensacola’s 5-0 victory against the Mobile BayBears Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. This is the Wahoos third straight win and series win.
The Wahoos came out hot in the first inning as Nick Longhi hit a sac fly to center fielder Brennon Lund that scored Shed Long to give the Blue Wahoos an early 1-0 lead. Brian O’Grady came to the plate and doubled on a fly ball to Lund that allowed Narciso Crook to score which increased the Wahoos lead to 2-0.
Pensacola would strike again in the bottom of the seventh inning with a Taylor Sparks ground-rule double on a line drive to left field that scored O’Grady and Luis Gonzalez making the score 4-0. A wild pitch by Dario Beltre allowed Sparks to cap the scoring at 5-0.
Great pitching had been a key for success for the Wahoos in this series. Mella (W, 6-3) was stellar over five shutout innings of no-hit ball. His only jam was in the second, when he walked the bases loaded. Mella pitched out of the trouble with no damage. He finished with three walks, and five strikeouts for his second consecutive win. Robinson Leyer and Joel Bender would allow only one hit over the final four innings to secure the Wahoos victory.
Pensacola looks for a season-best four straight wins in Saturday night’s game. Southpaw Victor Payano, (0-1, 3.80) will take the mound for Pensacola, and BayBears RHP Jesus Castillo (4-4, 5.23) will take the hill.
Showers, Thunderstorms And A Chance Of Rainbows
June 15, 2018
Showers and thunderstorms are likely today — and possibly even a double rainbow.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Pictured: Rainbows at the train yard in Flomaton, just north of the Florida line (above) and on Old Flomaton Road just north of Campbell Road in Century (below). Reader submitted photos by Shyanne Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Five North Escambia Bridges To Have Lane Closures For Up To 45 Days
June 15, 2018
Five North Escambia bridges will have have temporary lane closures in June and July while non-structural bridge rehabilitation work is completed. The project will include necessary improvements to meet standards required by the Florida Department of Transportation and extend the life of the bridges, according to Escambia County.
Construction is expected to last about 45 days and will include intermittent lane closures on the following bridges and dates:
- Breastworks Road at Breastworks Creek Bridge: Wednesday, June 13 through Friday, June 22
- Still Road at Pine Barren Creek: Friday, June 15 through Friday, June 22
- Molino Road at Alligator Creek: Temporary single-lane closure on or before Saturday, July 14
- County Road 99A (Arthur Brown Road) at Brushy Creek: Friday, June 15 through Friday, June 22
- Rockaway Creek Road and Rocky Branch: Temporary single-lane closure on or before Saturday, July 14
Construction will take place seven days per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If other lane or roadway closures are necessary beyond the anticipated time periods, another notice will be issued.
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Bourgeois Pre-Files For Century Council, Appoints Council President As Her Treasurer
June 15, 2018
Mary Hudson Bourgeois pre-filed Thursday for Century Town Council Seat 4. She appointed current Century Council President Ann Brooks, a certified public accountant, as her campaign treasurer, according to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Bourgeois operates Hudson’s Grocery and Mama Ruth’s Cafe in Century. She is also vice president of the Century Area Chamber of Commerce.
Seat 4 is currently held by Gary Riley who announced recently that he will not seek reelection for health reasons. Brooks’ seat on the council is not on this year’s ballot.
The Century Council Seat 3, currently held by Ben Boutwell, and Seat 5, currently held by Sandra McMurray Jackson, are also on this year’s ballot. The qualifying period for the seats is noon June 18 until noon June 22.
Escambia School District Transportation Holding Job Fair Saturday
June 15, 2018
The Escambia County School District will hold a Transportation Job Fair Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at McArthur Elementary School, 330 East Ten Mile Road. The school district is looking for school bus operators, diesel technicians, dispatchers and more.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Missing Endangered Man Found Safe By ESAR K-9 Team
June 15, 2018
A man reported missing and endangered Thursday night is now safe.
Ronald Amerson, 60, was located by an Escambia Search and Rescue K-9 team and transported by Escambia County EMS to a local hospital.
He was reported missing about 5 p.m. from Sandpiper and Wyatt streets — an area just north of Nine Mile Road between Copter Road and Davis Highway. Amerson was located by about 10 p.m.
State Irma Losses Top $9.7 Billion; 732 Claims In Escambia, Santa Rosa
June 15, 2018
Insurance loss estimates from Hurricane Irma have hit $9.7 billion, up by more than $1 billion since April, according to the latest numbers posted by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
Insurers also advised the state agency that the number of claims had reached 987,767 from the massive and deadly September storm. The was up more than 54,000 from when numbers were previously updated in April.
In Escambia County, there were 265 Irma claims filed, with 157 claims paid and closed, 97 claims not paid and 11 claims still open. There were 467 claims filed in Santa Rosa County, with 305 paid, 151 denied and 11 unresolved.
Irma made landfall twice in Florida on Sept. 10. It first hit Cudjoe Key, less than 30 miles northeast of Key West, and later hit Collier County before running up the peninsula.
The News Service of Florida contributed to this report.
International Paper Grant Deadline Is July 1
June 15, 2018
International Paper Pensacola Mill will award $85,000 in grants in 2018. The deadline for all 2018 grant applications is Sunday, July 1, 2018.
International Paper Pensacola Mill awards grants through the IP Foundation, which makes sustainable investments to address critical needs in the communities where International Paper employees live and work. Grants support projects or programs focused on signature causes.
Signature causes are:
- Education – Priority given to literacy programs from birth through third grade.
- Hunger – Community programs that provide access to food for those in need or provide solutions to alleviate hunger.
- Health and Wellness – Programs that promote basic health and human needs.
- Disaster Relief – Programs that reduce suffering or saves lives as a result of a natural disaster.
For more information about the IP Foundation and/or to apply online, interested applicants should visit www.ipgiving.com.
Pictured: IP 2017 grant recipients. File photo.