16 Arrested In Six Day Operation From Kingsfield Road To Warrington
April 26, 2017
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted a six-day operation that arrest those responsible for multiple burglaries, robberies and grand thefts throughout Escambia County, from the Kingsfield Road area, to Avondale to Warrington.
Because of the increase in violent crimes and burglaries, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Operations Division preformed “High Intensity Patrols” in numerous Escambia County neighborhoods. The six-day operation resulted in 16 arrests, four guns recovered, and several different illegal narcotics taken off of the streets. Two stolen vehicles were also recovered during the operation. Deputies also issued eight criminal citations and served seven outstanding warrants.
Deonte’ Bodiford was captured at Pines of Warrington in a stolen vehicle with a gun, narcotics and stolen property. He is also a suspect in a home invasion earlier the same day. Bodiford’s charges included burglary with assault/battery and use of weapon during felony.
Conner Scherffius had active warrants from a burglary that occurred in March in which $10,000 worth of equipment was stolen and pawned. He was found riding a bike on Kingsfield Road. Scherffius was arrested for burglary, grand theft, fraud and dealing in stolen property.
Markesia James who was featured on the ECSO Facebook page as wanted for questioning in a string of burglaries was arrested with outstanding warrants.
Another man, Kevin Owens, was arrested after he tried to carjack an undercover deputy in an unmarked car. Click here to read more.
A complete list of those arrested during the operation has not been released.
Northview And Tate FFA Programs Named Among Florida’s Finest
April 26, 2017
The Northview High School FFA and the Tate High School FFA have both been named as one of Florida’s Finest FFA chapters, and Northview’s “Fresh From Florida” program has been named finalist in the 2017 Agriculture Advocacy Awards.
The selection of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of student, chapter and community development and have worked hard to fulfill the mission of the FFA.
Northview’s “Fresh From Florida” program, which introduced hundreds of elementary school students to agriculture during an on-campus event, is one of five finalists for the best program in the state.
The Northview FFA has been recognized as one of the best in the nation for three consecutive years, and their “Fresh From Florida” program has been honored as among the best in Florida for multiple years.
One member and one advisor from each chapter will be recognized on the main stage during the 89th Florida FFA Convention June 14 in Orlando. In addition, both chapters will represent Florida at the national level in the National Chapter Award Program in Indianapolis.
Pictured: Scenes from the “Fresh From Florida” event last March at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Gets 25-3 Senior Night Win (With Photo Gallery)
April 26, 2017
The Northview Chiefs celebrated Senior Night with a huge 25-3 win in four innings over Pensacola Christian Tuesday night in Bratt.
The PCA Warrior took a 1-0 lead into the top of the first, but the Chiefs responded with 14 points in the bottom of the first. The Chiefs added five runs in the second and six in the third, while PCA managed just one run in each of the third and fourth innings.
With the Chiefs 22 points ahead, the game was called after the top of the fourth due to the 10-run rule.
The Chiefs honored a dozen graduating seniors Tuesday night: Jared Aliff, Adrian King, Chandler Lowery, Daniel Mascaro, Josh Neese, Zach Payne, Blake Reid, Quentin Sampson, Josh Smith, Devin Stabler, Alston Wiggins and Bailey Wilson.
For a photo gallery from Senior Night activities and game action, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
ECSO: Man Attempts To Carjack Deputy
April 26, 2017
One man was arrested Friday after he attempted to carjack an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy.
The ECSO said 36-year old Kevin Donnell Owens approached a vehicle on Chestnut Street and began to pull a gun from his waistband. That’s when he realized he was about to carjack a deputy in an unmarked vehicle. He fled on foot before being captured.
The Sheriff’s Office said Owens is a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and carrying a concealed weapon.
Owens was one of 16 people arrested during a 16-day high intensity operation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Click here to read more.
Tate Aggies Celebrate Senior Night (With Gallery)
April 26, 2017
The Tate Aggies lost a tough Senior Night game to Milton 9-0 Tuesday.
The Aggies honored seniors Josh Barnes, Hunter NeSmith, Ian Ruiz, Tanner Helton, Corey Young, Logan Blackmon and Logan McGuffey before the game.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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House Takes Aim At Florida ‘Liquor Wall’
April 26, 2017
A heavily lobbied measure that would remove a Depression-era “wall” separating the sale of liquor and groceries was positioned — after more than two hours of discussion Tuesday — for a final House vote as soon as Wednesday.
The House agreed to take up a Senate-approved version of the proposal (SB 106), after years of debate that has pitted the supermarket giant Publix and small liquor stores against retailers Walmart and Target.
House sponsor Bryan Avila, R-Hialeah, said the proposal, which would repeal a decades-old state law requiring stand-alone liquor stores, doesn’t make Walmart and Target winners. He said the decision to vote on the Senate measure, which includes a provision regarding convenience stores that was not in the House version, was done in the “spirit of cooperation.”
Walmart and Target lobbyists have argued that repealing the law is needed to meet customers’ demands and convenience. Instead of going elsewhere to buy liquor, shoppers could buy it in the same stores where they pick up groceries and other items.
But more than 100 liquor-store owners and employees, many wearing white T-shirts stating “Save Jobs & Small Business Vote No,” lined the entryway to the House chamber prior to the session Tuesday. The bill also could affect Publix, which has opened liquor stores in many of the same shopping centers as its supermarkets.
Critics pointed to the potential impact of the change on small businesses and the possibility there would be greater access to liquor by minors, either as store employees or shoppers.
Rep. Julio Gonzalez, R-Venice, called the proposal “decidedly anti-free market.”
“Isn’t this bill essentially a conduit to allow the large package stores to run amok, to run the small businesses out of the various market places and restrict their ability to find places to conduct their businesses?” Gonzalez said.
In addition to repealing the separation law, enacted in 1934 as Florida was responding to the end of Prohibition, the measure would prohibit new package stores from being licensed within 1,000 feet of schools; require small bottles, 6.8 ounces or less, to be displayed only behind the counter; and require that checkout clerks under the age of 18 to be supervised by someone 18 or older when alcohol is being purchased.
The Senate voted 21-17 last month to approve the proposal sponsored by Sen. Anitere Flores. It also would require retail businesses that sell gas to be 10,000 square feet or larger to receive liquor licenses.
The size restriction had been a sticking point when the proposal first reached the House floor last month. But Avila noted that a number of senators expressed concern about the potential for liquor stores appearing on neighborhood street-corners.
“For all intents and purposes I have not seen a gas station, other than the Busy Bee, that is more than 10,000-square-feet,” Avila said.
Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, and Rep. Al Jacquet, D-Lantana, failed to convince House members to approve a series of amendments that Avila said were intended to “kill” the bill.
One of Plakon’s proposals, for example, would have prohibited package stores holding liquor licenses from employing anyone under age 21.
“For the first time, tens of thousands of young people, without this amendment, will be in close proximity to hard liquor,” Plakon said of his amendment, which failed in a 70-48 vote.
By taking up the Senate version, and not making any changes, approval by the House would send the bill to Gov. Rick Scott rather than having the bill bounce back to the Senate.
by Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida
Pictured: A separate liquor store next to the Publix in University Town Center on West Nine Mile Road. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Runners Shine At Regionals; Advance To State Finals
April 26, 2017
Several Northview High School athletes placed at the regional track meet Tuesday and will advance to state. They are:
Boys 800 meter — Brandon Korinchak — placed 2nd
Girls 4 x 100 meter dash — Audriene Odom, Crystal Douglas, Nene Findley, Celeste North — placed 4th
Boys 4 x 100 meter dash — Brandon Spencer, Tim Bush, Keaton Solmonson, Joseph Wright — placed second
Boys 200 meter dash — Brandon Spencer — placed second
Pictured: Brandon Korinchak. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With Theft Of Trailers, Boat From Atmore Area
April 26, 2017
A Baldwin County man was arrested on charges related to the theft of items from the Atmore area.
Canyon Duff Moye, 21, was charged with three counts of receiving stolen property after deputies from Baldwin and Escambia counties found a stolen utility trailer, dump trailer and boat at his home in Uriah. He was also charged with using a false identification to obstruct justice. He was released from the Baldwin County Jail in Bay Minette on a $22,500 bond.
Escambia County (AL) deputies received a tip that the items stolen from their jurisdiction were at Moye’s home in Weaver Road in Uriah. The they joined deputies from Baldwin County at the property, the located the items listed as stolen out of Escambia County, AL, including a 2012 aluminum bass boat and multiple utility trailers, along with a dump trailer.
The case remains under investigation. The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information to contact them at (251) 809-2154.
Northview, Jay Out In 2-1A; Tate Advances To 1-7A Final
April 26, 2017
DISTRICT 2-1A Tournament
South Walton 3, Northview 0
Chipley 11, Jay 0
The Northview Chiefs finished third in district play with a 3-0 loss to South Walton Tuesday afternoon at Baker. The Chiefs finished the season at 12-6. Also Tuesday, Chipley beat Jay 11-0, setting up a Chipley-South Walton district championship game on Thursday.
DISTRICT 1-7A Tournament
Tate 10, Washington 0
Escambia 8, Pace 2
The Tate Lady Aggies knocked off Washington 10-0 and Escambia beat Pace 8-2 Tuesday in District 1-7A.
Hanna Brown earned the win for the Lady Aggies. She tossed five innings, allowing no runs, no hits, no walks and striking out six.
Tate hitters – Hannah Brown 3-3, RBI, 3B; Katie Snyder 1-1, 2 RBI; Belle Wolfenden 2-3, 2 R, 3B; Shelby Ullrich 2-3, RBI; Leslee Scruggs RBI; Madison Nelson 1-3, R, RBI, 2B; Shelby McLean R, RBI; Sydni Solliday 1-2, 2R, 2 RBI; Deazia Nickerson 1-3, 2 R.
Tate will face Escambia at 7 p.m. Thursday at Tate for the District 1-7A championship.
Pictured top: Northview’s Tori Herrington. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Flomaton’s Philyaw Signs With Gulf Coast Prep Sports Academy
April 26, 2017
Joe Philyaw of Flomaton High School signed Tuesday to play football at Gulf Coast Prep Sports Academy in Moble. Pictured with Philyaw at the signing are his parents, Wendell and Esther Carnley and Andy and Pamela Philyaw, Flomaton Head Coach Doug Vickery, Principal Scott Hammond, and Gulf Coast Prep Coach Willie Gaston. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.