Vacation Bible School Scheduled At Many Area Churches

June 5, 2017

Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition for many area children. Here is a list of upcoming VBS events in the North Escambia area. To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com.

First Baptist Church of Cantonment  June 5-9
The First Baptist Church of Cantonment will host their VBS, Galactic Starveyors, June 5 – 9, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for children who have completed Pre-K through fourth grade. For more information call (850) 968-9135.

First Baptist Church of Canoe June 4-8
“Geared Up for God” VBS June 4-8 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.

First Assembly of God Atmore June 5-9
The First Assembly of God in Atmore will hold a “On The Farm: Growing God’s Way” VBS June 5-9 from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The theme is Galactic Starveyors for ages 3 years to 6th grade.

First United Methodist Church, Atmore, June 11-15
First United Methodist Church, Atmore, will have VBS June 11 through 15 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The theme is Maker Fun Factory for Ages nursery through the 6th grade.

First Baptist Church of Bratt, June 12-16
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold Galactic Starveyors VBS June 12-16 from 8:30 until 11:30 each morning.

Woodbine United Methodist Church June 12-16
Woodbine United Methodist Church will host their VBS, “Gadgets & Gizmos”, Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for children in grades K-4 through 5th grade. Registration in advance by visiting the church registration desk, the church website at www.woodbinechurch.org or in person on the day of the event. For more information visit our website, www.woodbinechurch.org or call the church office at (850) 995-0007.

Jay First Baptist Church, June 12-16
Galactic Starveyors VBS June 12-16 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Jay First Baptist Church for grades K-6.

Plainview Baptist Church June 12-16
Plainview Baptist Church at 1101 West Nine Mile Road will hold VBS June 12-16 fro 9 a.m. until noon for ages 5 years through sixth grade. Call (850) 476-3845 for information.

Walnut Hill Mennonite Church June 14-23
The Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS June 14-23, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Southern Harbor Mennonite Church, located at 6211 W Hwy 4, near Bratt. Children ages five years through ninth grade are welcome. Transportation is available. For more information, call Anthony Schneider at (850) 516-7701.

Highland Baptist Church, Molino June 19-23
Highland Baptist Church in Molino will hold Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School June 19 through June 23 from 5:30 until 8:30 each night. For more information or a registration form, email vbs2017hbc@gmail.com.

Walnut Hill Baptist Church June 19-23
“Galactic Starveyors” VBS will be held June 19-23 from 6:00 until 8:30 nightly at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, 5741 Arthur Brown Road.

VBS at Victory Assembly of God  June 19-23
Kidz 4 Christ will present Go BIG! a VBS Event on Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Open for all children Pre-K through 5th grade. For more information call (850) 587-2295 or visit www.victorycan.org.

First Baptist Church Of Atmore June 19-23
The First Baptist Church of Atmore will hold Maker Fun Factory VBS Monday June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 5:30 until 8:00 nightly. For more information call the church office at (251) 368-8177.

Charity Baptist Church, Cantonment June 19-23
Charity Baptist Church at 1675 West Roberts Road in Cantonment will have VBS June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. daily. (850) 937-0004 for details.

Cornerstone Christian Church, Jay, June 19-23
Cornerstone Christian Church at 14047 Alabama Street in Jay will hold VBS for ages 4-12 from 6-8 p.m. June 19-23.

Jay United Methodist Church, June 19-23
Jay United Methodist Church will present VBS June 19-23 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily for students Pre-K to just completed the fifth grade.

Oakfield Union Missionary Baptist Church June 28-30
Oakfield Union Missionary Baptist Church at 459 Hancock Lane in Brent presents “The Faith Run: On Course with God!” VBS, June 28th – 30th, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. for ages 4 to adults. For more information call (850) 525-4959.

Department Of Corrections Asks Federal Judge To Reject Hepatitis Arguments

June 5, 2017

The Florida Department of Corrections this week asked a federal judge to reject arguments that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing “cutting edge” drugs to prisoners with hepatitis C.

Three inmates filed a class-action lawsuit in May alleging that the department is failing to provide proper care to thousands of prisoners with liver-damaging hepatitis C.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Tallahassee, contends that the prison system has not provided a relatively new type of drug — known as direct-acting antivirals — effective in treating the disease. The lawsuit alleges violations of the U.S. Constitution, the Americans with Disabilities Act and a federal law known as the Rehabilitation Act.

But in a motion filed Tuesday, the Department of Corrections argued that a judge should dismiss the allegations dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.

In the motion, the department said the lawsuit includes a “fundamental defect — alleged improper medical treatment decisions cannot serve as the basis for claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.” The department said treatment is being provided to the plaintiffs in the case.

“Thus, the true issue is what level of medical treatment is required under the Constitution, not whether plaintiffs are being discriminated against by the care being provided by the FDOC (Department of Corrections),” the motion said. “Plaintiffs’ attempt to impose a standard of care on the FDOC’s medical services through an ADA/RA cause of action is improper as suggested” by U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

Among the cases the department cited in the motion was a 2005 decision by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a high-profile legal battle about removing the feeding tube of brain-damaged Florida woman Terri Schiavo. The department said the Schiavo decision backs up its argument that medical decisions cannot be the basis for claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

While Tuesday’s motion seeks dismissal of the prisoners’ arguments under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act, it does not request dismissal of the claim under the U.S Constitution’s Eighth Amendment, which bars cruel and unusual punishment.

by The News Service of Florida

Molino Park Elementary Presents Pre-K To Second Grade Awards

June 5, 2017

Molino Park Elementary School presented the following year-end awards to students in grades Pre-K through second:

PRE-K AWARDS

Stellar Sunny Day Award

  • Addison Blackburn
  • Alexis Blackburn
  • Savannah Borden
  • Kyler Cayson
  • Lola Chavers
  • Ryleigh Crabtree
  • Ella Gilmore
  • Sydney Gilmore
  • Charina Godwin
  • Colton Herring
  • Niyanna Hicks
  • Shylee McElhannon
  • Mady Madril
  • Walker Maughon
  • Audrina Miller
  • Wyatt Mothershed
  • Devine Papillion
  • Emma Rockhill
  • Emberly Settle
  • Landyn Toombs
  • Trinity Wenzel

Super Sunny Day Award

  • Damon Andrews
  • Daniel Andrews
  • Colton Borelli
  • Carter Chafin
  • Luke Eady
  • Parker Gilmore
  • Connor Hiscutt
  • Jeremy Jackson
  • Rylee Kendall
  • Brian Sanders
  • Hunter Smith

Sunny Days

  • Logan Brown
  • Sawyer Brown
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Parker Gilmore

Most Books Read in Mrs.Hamric’s Class

  • Addison Blackburn – 320
  • Alexis Blackburn – 320
  • Ryleigh Crabtree – 280
  • Connor Hiscutt – 211

KINDERGARTEN AWARDS

Academic Achievement

  • Abigail Adams
  • Kaeden Chamness
  • Presley Davey
  • Hilde Davis
  • Lillyth Dekker
  • Joshua Douglas
  • Brayden Edmonson
  • Abigail Ednave
  • Braelyn Enfinger
  • Jackson Erickson
  • Elam Fayard
  • Chase Gilmore
  • Kaylee Harris
  • Trent Herring
  • Si’arah Johnson
  • Tessa Kendrick
  • Greyson Maughon
  • Kaylee Moore
  • Logan Sanders
  • Peyton Sapp
  • Brenley Siu
  • Zanylah Staten
  • Skye Tanton
  • Ryan Ward
  • Lydia Weidenborner

Good Citizenship

  • Davi-yon Abrams
  • Abigail Adams
  • Kameron Brown
  • Kaeden Chamness
  • Daneigh Clifford
  • Preley Davey
  • Hilde Davis
  • Eli Davis
  • Kaylee Davis
  • Lillyth Dekker
  • Joshua Douglas
  • Brayden Edmonson
  • Abigail Ednave
  • Braelyn Enfinger
  • Jackson Erickson
  • Elam Fayard
  • Chase Gilmore
  • Jepp Godwin
  • Shyne Hamilton
  • Kaylee Harris
  • Trent Herring
  • Kamari Hutchinson
  • Tessa Kendrick
  • Greyson Maughon
  • Kaylee Moore
  • Makayla Morales
  • Abby Nigam
  • Logan Sanders
  • Peyton Sapp
  • Brenley Siu
  • Zanylah Staten
  • Skye Tanton
  • Lydia Weidenborner
  • Mileigh Weldon
  • Payton Woodward
  • Bailey Yuhasz

Academic Transformation

  • Aila Davis
  • Donovan Johnson

FIRST GRADE

A Honor Roll

  • Landon Brown
  • Ruby Driver
  • Carmen Garcia
  • Nicole Garcia
  • Presley Spikes
  • Alena Staneart

A/B Honor Roll

  • Aadan Adams
  • Addysen Bolen
  • Gracyn Campbell
  • Rahanna Chiles
  • Alyssa Creel
  • Chris Croll
  • Jakob Cutting
  • Gabe Finlay
  • Jordyn Gibbs
  • Jayben Gibson
  • Kensee Gibson
  • Conner Goetter
  • Jaylie Hall
  • Brylee Hassebrock
  • Valerie Hassebrock
  • Kristopher Hawthorne
  • Aubrey Jacobi
  • Omar Jacobs
  • Morgan Jenkins
  • Emily Maughon
  • Tristan Norton
  • Danika Payne
  • Maximus Ridgley
  • Tucker Scully
  • McKinley Shoemo
  • Wyatt Sisson
  • Tucker Spruill
  • Gavin Switzer
  • Braelyn Wiley

Perfect Attendance

  • Marc Arnold
  • Brylee Hassebrock

Good Citizenship

  • Aadan Adams
  • Jordan Allen
  • Addysen Bolen
  • Landon Brown
  • Halee Burkett
  • Gracyn Campbell
  • Hunter Chance
  • Rahanna Chiles
  • Alyssa Creel
  • Jakob Cutting
  • Ruby Driver
  • Devyn Dyer
  • Carmen Garcia
  • Nicole Garcia
  • Jordyn Gibbs
  • Kensee Gibson
  • Conner Goetter
  • Jaylie Hall
  • Jackson Hallford
  • Brylee Hassebrock
  • Kristopher Hawthorne
  • Aubrey Jacobi
  • Aiden Leger
  • Jidecah Lowe
  • Kimree Martin
  • Emily Maughon
  • Tristan Norton
  • Danika Payne
  • Brody Ragsdale
  • Maximus Ridgley
  • Wyatt Sisson
  • Tucker Spruill
  • Alena Staneart
  • Braelyn Wiley
  • Abigail Williams
  • Connor Wiltbank
  • Tucker Scully
  • McKinley Shoemo
  • Presley Spikes

Most Improved

  • Addie Adams
  • Devlyn Bullard
  • Jidecah Lowe

SECOND GRADE

A Honor Roll

  • Jayden Arredondo
  • Tristan Buck
  • Brielle Garcia
  • Khloe Gibson
  • Savannah Gilmore
  • Addison Parsons

A/B Honor Roll

  • D’Marcus America
  • Samuel Ard
  • Aunaleah Arredondo
  • Camden Borelli
  • Asher Creighton
  • Dalton Davidson
  • Aidden Edmonson
  • Jagger Etheridge
  • Katy Galloway
  • Savannah Gilmore
  • Cooper Halfacre
  • Landen Harris
  • Taylor Hart
  • Shelby Jarrell
  • Emily Johnson
  • Laedin Jordan
  • Auric Leithe
  • Chelsea Mace
  • Addie Manning
  • London McAnally
  • John Parker Miller
  • Aydan Nigam
  • Grace Oliver
  • Addi Pitts
  • Zamari Reed
  • Elias Ridgley
  • Addie Salmon
  • Ethan Thompson
  • Rayna Thompson
  • Daniel Tourney
  • Charlie Walters
  • Christian Ward
  • Brooklynn White
  • Brinleigh Woodward

Perfect Attendance

  • Camden Borelli
  • Elijah Crites

Good Citizenship

  • Aunaleah Arredondo
  • Jayden Arredondo
  • Kaiden Barfield
  • Grace Barraclough
  • Tristan Buck
  • Cortez Chambers
  • Asher Creighton
  • Dalton Davidson
  • Morgan DriverKaty Galloway
  • Brielle Garcia
  • Khloe Gibson
  • Haydon Gulsby
  • Cooper Halfacre
  • Emily Johnson
  • Nicholas Kahalley
  • Lacie Kittrell
  • Chelsea Mace
  • Lizzie Madden
  • McKinsey Mayne
  • John Parker Miller
  • Emily Moraes
  • Aydan Nigam
  • Grace Oliver
  • Addison Parsons
  • Addi Pitts
  • Zamari Reed
  • Elias Ridgley
  • Ethan Thompson
  • Daniel Tourney
  • Brooklyn White
  • Brinleigh Woodward

Most Improved

  • Annabella Grant
  • Lacie Kittrell
  • Ali Langley
  • John Thompson

FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts

June 5, 2017

Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

·         U.S. 98 Road Closure between A Street and Tarragona Street for Festivities- U.S. 98 will be closed between A Street and Tarragona Street from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 2 for the Pen Air Grand Fiesta Parade.  Law enforcement assist with traffic control.

·         Interstate 10 (I-10)/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 near the U.S. 29 interchange (Exits 10A and 10B)  from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Thursday, June 8 as crews perform paving and shoulder work.

o   Alternating lane closures on I-10 eastbound.

o   The U.S. 29 north to I-10 westbound ramp will be closed. Traffic will be detoured north to make a U-turn at Broad Street to access I-10 westbound.

o   The U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp will be closed. Traffic will be detoured south to make a U-turn at Diamond Dairy Road to access I-10 eastbound.

·         S.R. 30 (U.S. 98) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – The U.S. 98 westbound, right lane will be closed on either side of the 17th Avenue intersection from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 10.  Tuesday, June 9 the lane restriction will take place from11 p.m. to 5 a.m.  Crews will be constructing a vehicle refuge area so that damaged or disabled vehicles may be removed from the Pensacola Bay Bridge.

·         N Palafox Street (U.S. 29) Underground Utility Work from Lurton Street to Hickory Street- Southbound lane closure from 8 p.m. Monday, June 5 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 as crews test and make repairs to manholes.

·         I-10 Widening from Davis Highway (S.R. 291) to the Escambia Bay Bridge- Alternating lane closures on Scenic Highway (U.S. 90), between Whisper Way and Northpointe Parkway, from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8 as crews perform paving work.

·         County Road 4 Routine Bridge Inspection over Canoe Creek- Alternating lane restrictions, Tuesday, June 6 to 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. as crews perform a routine bridge inspection.

·         Nine Mile Road (from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road) Widening – Salt Grass Drive will be closed from 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8 as crews relocate utilities.

·            Creighton Road (State Road (S.R.) 742) Construction Improvement Project from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway – Intermittent and alternating lane closures between 9th Avenue and Scenic Highway from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. continues as crews perform sidewalk repairs and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades.

·            I-10 over Pine Forest (S.R. 297) Routine Maintenance- Westbound, right lane closed at Pine Forest Road from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 8 as crews make repairs to roadway.

·            Road Ranger Service Patrol on the Pensacola Bay Bridge – Service patrol vehicles will be stationed on each of the bridges between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends and major holidays. At other times, at least one unit will be on-call and available to respond within 30 minutes.  Road Ranger assistance on the Pensacola Bay Bridge will be available by dialing the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP (*347).

·            U.S. 29 (S.R. 95) Widening from I-10 to Nine Mile Road- Alternating lane closures continue from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road and on Nine Mile Road near the U.S. 29/ Nine Mile Road overpass as crews perform drainage and bridge operations.

·         Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest Road to U.S. 29- Alternating lane closures continue on Untreiner Avenue as crews perform jack and bore operations.

Santa Rosa County

·         I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281) – Alternating lane closures on I-10 from the Escambia Bay Bridge to just east of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Thursday, June 8 as crews continue widening work. In addition, alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard near the I-10 interchange during this time as crews reconstruct the Avalon Boulevard overpass.

· I-10 Resurfacing from east of S.R. 87 to the Okaloosa County Line- Intermittent and alternating closures between the S.R. 87 interchange (Exit 31) and the Okaloosa County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Thursday, June 8 as crews perform paving operations.   Motorists are reminded the speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH within the lane closure.

· I-10 over S.R. 87 Routine Bridge Maintenance- East and westbound lane restrictions from 8 p.m. Monday, May 22 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 23 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance. 

· S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFT Boundary to Hickory Hammock Road-(County Road 184) -Traffic between County Road 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads under 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place through the completion of the project.

Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area.  All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

Saturday Driver’s License Road Tests Available

June 5, 2017

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that Saturday road testing services will be available by appointment only on June 24 beginning at 8 a.m. at his Marcus Pointe location, 6451 North “W” Street. This service will provide road testing to new drivers seeking a Class E license as well as drivers in need of re-examination. Applicants under the age of 18 must have had their learner’s permit for a minimum of six months to be eligible to take the road test. No medical, extended road tests or other services will be available.

“I am excited to offer, for the first time, Saturday road testing for busy families. School will be back in before we know it, and offering this service will provide additional opportunities for scheduling at a more convenient time,” Lunsford said. “This is all about serving our customers well and fulfilling our vision to promote world-class customer service.”

Appointments for this special Saturday road testing must be scheduled and paid for in advance through the tax collector’s call center. Payment can be made via electronic check, credit or debit card, and a convenience fee may apply. It is expected that appointments to fill up quickly. Customers are encouraged to to schedule early. To make a Saturday appointment, call (850) 438-6500, ext. 3252.

Blue Wahoos Hold On For 3-2 Win Over BayBears

June 5, 2017

Pensacola Blue Wahoos closer Jimmy Herget turned in his longest outing this season, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings for his Southern League-leading 15th save.

Herget protected a one-run lead as the Blue Wahoos held on for a, 3-2, victory Sunday over the Mobile BayBears in Hank Aaron Stadium.

The Blue Wahoos improved to 32-24 and with the Biloxi Shuckers loss Sunday took a two-game lead in the race for the Southern League South Division. The club is now 9-12 in one-run games this year.

Herget allowed one hit, one walk and struck out three. He now has 15 saves in 17 attempts and has struck out 41 batters in 28.1 innings. He is 1-2 with a 1.59 ERA.

Pensacola ace Tyler Mahle pitched 6.1 scoreless innings before Mobile tagged him for two runs in the seventh. Mahle got the first out of the seventh inning and then gave up singles to Mobile second baseman David Fletcher and center field Forrest Allday who both scored when BayBears first baseman Zach Houchins hit his 12th double of the season to make it a, 3-2, game.

Pensacola reliever Geoff Broussard came in and hit Wade Wass, a former Catholic High School player, with a pitch to put runners on first and second. He was then replaced by Herget, who got third baseman Andrew Daniel to fly out to left field to move Houchins and Wass to second and third. Herget intentionally walked  left fielder Tim Arakawa to load the bases. But Herget got the final out of the seventh inning when he got shortstop Alberto Triunfel to hit into a force out to end the scoring threat.

Mahle improved to 7-2 on the season and dropped his ERA to 1.66. The 22-year-old right-hander struck out three batters and now has 75 on the season, which ties him for second in the Southern League.

Pensacola went ahead, 1-0, when second baseman Alex Blandino smacked his 14th double of the season to center field to score first baseman Angelo Gumbs, who reached on an error.

In the sixth inning, Aristides Aquino smashed his eighth homer of the season to put Pensacola ahead, 2-0. Blandino made it, 3-0, then hit his 15th double of the season to right field with two outs to score Gumbs, who walked.

Aquino has reached base in 20 straight games or since May 14. During the streak, the 22-year-old, who MLB Pipeline.com ranks as the sixth best prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization, has four home runs, 16 RBIs and is 24-73 or hitting .328.

Wrong Way Driver Wrecks In Post Office Parking Lot

June 4, 2017

There were no injuries when a driver wrecked in the parking lot of a local post office early Sunday morning.

The driver apparently lost control just before 1 a.m. in the 1400 block of Old Chemstrand Road, struck a “Do Not Enter” sign and two curbs before coming to rest in the parking lot of the Gonzalez  Post Office. He refused medical treatment at the scene.

‘The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash.

Further information has not been released.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Traffic Alert: Delays On Highway 4 At Canoe Creek For Tuesday

June 4, 2017

Drivers can expect delays Tuesday morning on Highway 4 over Canoe Creek, between Bratt and Byrneville.

There will be alternating lane restrictions from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. for a routine bridge inspection. Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling through the area and be alert for workers and equipment.

Youth Begin Fair Livestock Projects

June 4, 2017

Over 30 youth weighed-in their steers Saturday to being their Pensacola Interstate Fair Project.  Each will work over the next 140 days to prepare themselves and the animals for the show. The final weigh-in and show will take place of October 23 with the sale on October 26. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


Scott Approves Funds For ‘The Bluffs’ And Muscogee Road, Vetoes Beulah Interchange

June 4, 2017

A major industrial campus development in Cantonment and Muscogee Road area improvements were among the North Escambia area projects to make Florida’s budget signed by Gov. Rick Scott on Friday, while a Beulah area project and millions for the University of West Florida were vetoed.

The budget included $3.1 million for The Bluffs in Cantonment – a site that could be home to as many as 60 new industrial and manufacturing companies and more than 15,000 jobs with wages of nearly $3.9 billion.

The 6,000 acre master-planned development area includes about 1,700 acres of land that can be developed in an area east of Highway 29 bordered by the Escambia River to the east, Becks Lake Road near International Paper to the north, and the University of West Florida to the south. Although located along the Escambia River, most of the property to be developed is at a high elevation, about 100 feet above sea level, and not in a flood plain. Minimally, the project is expected to recruit approximately 10 companies that would occupy more than 3.9 million square feet of building space on 295 acres of land which will be significant to Escambia County and the regional economy.

The budget also included about $1.4 million for a commerce park planned at the Pensacola International Airport and $500,000 for improvements along the Muscogee Road freight corridor.

Scott’s largest local veto was  $4.1 million total for four programs — archaeology, nursing practical education, physical therapy and robotics — at the University of West Florida. Scott also vetoed $250,000 for a Beulah Interstate 10 interchange and $100,000 for a Gálvez  monument in Pensacola.

UWF did receive about $9.5 million for programs including Laboratory Services Annex, physician assistance program, mechanical engineering and more.

Pictured: Concept maps and drawings show the planned “The Bluffs” development along the Escambia River in Cantonment. Images for NorthEcambia.com, click to enlarge.

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