Adult Injured, Four Minors Uninjured In Highway 29 Rollover Wreck
January 28, 2025
One adult was injured and four children escaped injury in a single vehicle rollover crash Monday night in Mcdavid.
The driver of a southbound vehicle lost control on Highway 29 near Byrneville Road just before 6 p.m. and ran into the median. The vehicle struck a storm drain and overturned.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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In the photo agove, the caution tape was added to a signpost and barrel that were placed to mark the storm drain following the crash.
Firefighters Rescue Horses From Overturned Trailer
January 28, 2025
Firefighters rescued several horses from an overturned trailer in Beulah last weekend.
At 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to vehicle crash involving a large horse trailer that was overturned on its side with four horses inside the trailer. ECFR said two horses were quickly rescued, while firefighters cut a rail to free the leg of a third horse. A fourth horse passed away.
The Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are investigating.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Escambia County EMS also responded.
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Escambia (AL) Schools Name Teachers Of The Year
January 28, 2025
Escambia County (AL) Schools named their teachers of the year on Monday.
The Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kimberly Hester from Flomaton Elementary School, and the Secondary Teacher of the Year is Tyler Parker from Pollard McCall Junior High School.
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Northview Drops Senior Night Games To Miller (With Gallery)
January 28, 2025
The Northview High School boys and girls basketball teams dropped games to T.R. Miller Monday night after the Chiefs celebrated senior night.
For a boys game action photo gallery, click here.
Northview girls basketball honored seniors
- Madeleine Atallah
- Aaliyah Fountain
- Taliyah Johnson
- Madison Levins
Northview seniors boys recognized were:
- Beau Daw
- Luke Diamon
- Demonte Ewings
- Tyler Gilmore
- Zykel Jones
- Robert Mitchell
- Brayden Reaves
- Zi’don Smith
- Brian Yoder
In boys action, Miller defeated Northview 55-14, while the Northview girls fell 64-18.
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Salzman Hosting Winter Coat Drive For Elementary School
January 28, 2025
Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman and community leaders and partners have joined in a collaborative Children’s Winter Coat Drive to help children at one local elementary school stray warm.
The drive is collecting new coats and monetary donations until Thursday, January30, with all coats being delivered to Lincoln Park Elementary School on Friday, January 31.
“No child should have to face the cold without a warm coat,” stated Salzman. “This winter coat drive is about coming together as a community to ensure every child stays warm and cared for during the colder months.”
“Jubilee Church will spread warmth this season – please help us by donating a coat and making a difference in a child’s life. Together, we can wrap our community in love and care,” said Pastor Tim Fox.
How You Can Help:
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Donate New Coats: Drop off new coats at any of the following collection sites:
- Rep. Michelle Salzman’s office at 3212 South HIghway 95A in Cantonment
- Jubilee Church at 5910 North W Street in Pensacola.
- Splash City Adventures at 6709 Pensacola Boulevard in Pensacola.
- Make a Monetary Donation: Contributions will help purchase new coats for children. Monetary donations can be coordinated through Salzman’s office at (850) 207-5024 or via email at michelle.salzman@myfloridahouse.gov.
For additional information about the coat drive, contact Jennifer Harrison at (850) 324-2744 or via email at jennifer@gcpromo.com.
Bond Revoked For 14-Time Convicted Cantonment Felon Awaiting Trial On Drug Charges
January 27, 2025
Bond has been revoked for a 14-time convicted felon awaiting trial on a 2023 arrest for multiple drug charges.
Joshua Brennan Totty, 33, was charged with trafficking of methamphetamine-14 grams or more, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana with the intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to court documents, Torry failed to follow GPS monitor conditions of his pretrial release agreement despite multiple warnings. This month, Judge John Miller ordered that Totty be held without bond.
On October 11, 203, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and Narcotics Unit served a search warrant in the 1900 block of Ryale Road off Old Kingsfield Road.
A used glass smoking pipe with burnt residue on it and $230 cash were found in Totty’s front pocket, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
In the home, shed, and pickup truck deputies reported finding:
- six white rectangle bars inscribed with “555″ from black hoodie from bedroom one
- one round of 12 gauge ammunition from bedroom one cabinet
- clear crystal like substance in zip-lock bag from camouflage jacket pocket from bedroom two
- Taurus G3C 9mm with magazine from bathroom two plastic drawer
- 51 rounds of 9mm ammunition from bathroom two plastic drawer
- liquid methadone in 220 mg bottle from bathroom two
- camouflage backpack from Ford Ranger front seat, which contained multiple quantities of suspected methamphetamine
- black digital scale from camo backpack
- approximately three grams of marijuana in baggie from camo backpack
- $33,633 cash from camo backpack
- black Tracfone wireless smartphone in black case from shed countertop
- quantity of methamphetamine *field tested positive* from bedroom one dresser drawer
- miscellaneous ammo from bedroom one dresser drawer
- 40 cal ammo (13 rounds) from bedroom one dresser top
- Harrington and Richardson shotgun from bedroom one closet
- black digital scale in the laundry room
The ECSO said Totty is a convicted felon with 21 total felony charges and 14 total felony convictions, the latest of which was from two years ago for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver.
7 Brew Plans New Coffee Shop On Nine Mile Road
January 27, 2025
7 Brew is planning a new coffee shop on Nine Mile Road, according to plans filed with Escambia County just after their first location opened on Davis Highway.
The new location is planned for 300 East Nine Mile Road — at the northeast corner of Nine Mile and Chemstrand Road. It will replace a former auto sales business that will be demolished, according to plants filed recently with the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
It is located next to an existing Dunkin’ Donuts and near a Winn Dixie store that is being converted into an Aldi.
The coffee shop would be located on just under a half-acre and will be about 540 square feet. Plans show that it will have two driver-thru lanes.
A new 7 brew opened earlier this month on North Davis Highway and recently on Brent Lane.
Pictured: The recent grant opening of a 7 Brew at 5305 North Davis Highway. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Students Return To School Today
January 27, 2025
Escambia County students head back to class on Monday — the first school day since Friday, January 17. Monday, January 20 was the MLK Day holiday, and students were out January 21-24 for snow and winter weather days.
Escambia County School District staff spend Saturday checking on building operations and making sure campuses were safe and ready for students to return today. ‘
Issues that were repaired included buster water pipes and heating and cooling systems.
Pictured: Snow covers the Tate High School in Cantonment last Tuesday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate FBLA Members Showcase Skills, 59 Qualify For State Conference (With Gallery)
January 27, 2025
Tate High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members showcased their exceptional skills and leadership at the District 1 FBLA Leadership Conference recently at the University of West Florida.
The conference, which hosted over 480 students from three counties, was a called a resounding success, thanks to the efforts of Tate’s own Aiden Maher, who serves as both the District 1 president and Tate High School FBLA president, along with his dedicated leadership team.
The District Leadership Conference gave students the chance to compete in a variety of events, build connections with peers, and sharpen their professional skills through interactive workshops.
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There were 59 students from the Tate High School FBCA chapter that qualified for the State Leadership Conference in March.
- Accounting I — Jaydin Bartholomew, Cody Rzepka
- Accounting II — Connor Hall, Timothy Pac
- Agribusiness — Brayden Gryskiewicz, Wyatt Kimbro
- Business Communication — Carly Gray, Kyleigh Lovelace
- Business Law — Kadence Lovelace, Hannah Sipes, Emily Tejada
- Coding & Programming Team 1 — Brycen Kirchharr, Gage Startzell, Tristan Whitson
- Computer Application — Rubing Wu
- Computer Problem Solving — Austin Dickens, Kaven Powell
- Cyber Security — Nathaniel Meyer
- Digital Animation — Carter Shaffer
- Digital Video Production Team 1 — Abigale Fowler, Addison Fowler, Jayce Latzer
- Digital Video Production Team 2 — Brogan Henley, Anthony Neptune, Aamir Sardar
- Economics — Elizabeth LeDuc
- Financial Math — Kyra Stokes
- Future Business Educator — Gianna Della Ratta
- Health Care Administration — Juayreaa Elnahrawy, Courtney Reichard
- Impromptu Speaking — Dustin Burdette
- Insurance & Risk Management — Kenneth Rathel
- Introduction to Business Communication — Isabelle (Izzy) Eden, Kensee Gibson
- Introduction to Business Concepts — Baylie Pittman
- Introduction to FBLA — Mason Darby, Ariana Jorge
- Introduction to Information Technology — Estelle Lentini
- Journalism — Willow Beachner, Natalie George, Nicolas White
- Networking Infrastructures — Aiden Maher, Carsyn Spurlock
- Organizational Leadership — Wyatt Ormand
- Personal Finance — Hayden Graybill, Landon Wise
- Public Policy & Advocacy — Shacora Caldwell
- Public Speaking — Anna Lippitt
- Securities and Investments — Julie Young
- Supply Chain Management — Marco Angel, Liberty Fernandez, Alysun Young
- UX Design — Bodie Adams, Alexander Lakian, Logan Shoffner
- Visual Design — Isabelle Aviles, Ryanna McClung
- Word Processing — Jacelyn Seals, Eli Whitton
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Here Are Tips Ahead Of Tuesday’s Congressional Special Primary
January 27, 2025
- Florida holds closed primary elections. This election is for registered Republican voters only.
- Confirm the location of your polling place prior to Election Day: It is listed on your sample ballot (with the exception of Precinct 98), voter information card, online at EscambiaVotes.gov, or call (850) 595-3900.
- There have been three polling location changes since November 2024. Voters in the following precincts will need to report to these updated locations on Election Day.
- Precinct 98: St. John Divine Baptist Church, 620 E Jordan St., Pensacola
- Precinct 22: Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 N Century Blvd., Century
- Precinct 24: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 401 Live Oak Ave., Pensacola
For a complete list of polling locations, visit EscambiaVotes.gov/where-to-vote.
- If you are unsure of your registration status, check EscambiaVotes.gov/am-i-registered, e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.gov, or call (850) 595-3900.
- If you need to update your address, contact us prior to Election Day so you can be directed to your proper polling location. Visit EscambiaVotes.gov/update-my-info for more information.
- Photo and signature ID is required for all voters – if you do not present one of the 12 approved forms of photo ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
- Be sure to review your sample ballot prior to Election Day to familiarize yourself with the contest and bring it with you to the polls. A sample ballot was mailed to eligible voters who did not have a vote by mail request on file, and you can view your sample ballot online at EscambiaVotes.gov/sample-ballots.
- Remember to make only one selection on your ballot. Please review your ballot carefully.
- The registration deadline for this election has passed. New registrations and party changes for this election may not be made at the polls.
- You may not return your completed Vote By Mail ballot to your precinct on Election Day – it must be returned to the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
- If you requested a Vote By Mail ballot but chose not to return it, you can vote at your polling place on Election Day. Though not required, we request that you bring your unvoted ballot package so it can be cancelled.
- Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., mid-day, and 4:00 p.m. until polls close.
- Emergency Pick-up of Vote By Mail ballots can be obtained up by voters (or their designees) at our office on Monday and Tuesday. Emergency Affidavits are required.
- Early voting ended Saturday, January 25. If you have not yet voted or did not request a Vote By Mail ballot before the deadline, you must go to your designated precinct on Election Day.
- If you voted-by-mail, you can visit EscambiaVotes.gov/track-my-ballot for the status of your ballot.