Tate Cheerleaders Win At UCA Regionals, Earn Bids To Nationals
November 10, 2024
The Tate High Cheerleading program earned several awards in the UCA Regionals competition in Mobile on Saturday.
Varsity
- Traditional- 1st place and a bid to nationals
- Gameday- 3rd place and a bid to nationals
Junior Varsity
- Traditional- 2nd place and a bid to nationals
- Gameday- 1st place and a bid to nationals
Freshmen
- Traditional- 3rd place
- Gameday- 5th place
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One Person Shot In Atmore Saturday
November 10, 2024
One person was shot Saturday morning in Atmore.
Shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday, a woman called the Atmore Police Department to report that her brother had been shot on Brooks Lane.
Officers arrived to find a male victim with two gunshot wounds to the lower body, according to Atmore Police.
“Atmore Police believe the suspect(s) fired from a moving vehicle due to the shell casings found in the roadway,” Atmore Police Chiefs Chuck Brooks said in a statement. The name of the victim has not been released.
As the investigation continues, Atmore Police are asking anyone with information to call them at (251) 368-9141.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview Band Members Perform On UWF High School Band Day
November 10, 2024
Three Northview High School Triabl Beat Band members took part in the University of West Florida’s High School Band Day 2024 on Saturday.
Area high school students participated in UWF game day traditions, took part in the halftime show and cheered on the UWF Argos team to victory.
Last weekend, several Northview Tribal Beat members performed with the University of South Alabama Jaguar Marching Honor Band in Mobile.
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Veterans Day Closures
November 10, 2024
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
In observance of Veterans Day, the following Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, November 11:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Waste Services Administration
- Escambia County Area Transit Administration and Customer Service
Escambia County Notes:
- The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Monday, November 11.
- ECAT buses and the UWF trolleys will not run service Monday, November 11. Regular service will resume Tuesday, November 12
ECUA
The ECUA Customer Service office will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. However, the drive-thru payment area and all ECUA business offices will be open. All ECUA residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual. The customer service department will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday,, November 12.
CENTURY
The Town of Century will be closed on Monday, Nover 11 for Veterans Day and will reopen as usual on Tuesday, November 12.
Over 3,000 Students Attend STEM Event Before Blue Angels Air Show
November 10, 2024
Over 3,000 Escambia and Santa Rosa County students had the took part in a STEM day before before last weekend’s Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show.
NAS Pensacola hosted exhibits and static displays from numerous Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-focused organizations.
Our STEM event featured a unique partnership between the air station and a dozen STEM-focused organizations,” Capt. Terry Shashaty, the NAS Pensacola commanding officer said. “I know that the thousands of students participating in this experience were inspired by what they were able to see. These interactive and entertaining displays were amazing, and our partnership with our school districts was unparalleled.”
Displays at the daylong student event – as well as at the two-day Airshow, included:
- NASA – Interactive displays, aircraft, and astronauts from Stennis, Marshall, Kennedy, Goddard, and Johnson Space Centers
- Aviation Inspiration Mentorship Program – F-35 Simulator and VR Experience
- Pensacola Mess Hall – Hands on exploration of light and the science of space
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab – Hands on learning with remotely operated vehicles
- Integration, Innovation, Inc. – Augmented Reality Experience with helicopter trainers
- Chappie James Flight Academy – Wind tunnel demonstration
- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at FSU – Magnet exploration activities
- Purdue University – Exploration in the importance of protecting your noggin’
- DreamBIG Entertainment – Cockpit photo experience
- Lockheed Martin
- Navy STEM
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Pensacola Ice Flyers Fall To Knoxville Ice Bears
November 10, 2024
In a hard-fought battle that capped off the Blue Angels Night festivities, the Pensacola Ice Flyers fell short against the Knoxville Ice Bears, losing 5-3 on Saturday night. The defeat evened out the weekend series, following the Ice Flyers’ impressive 6-4 win on Friday night.
The excitement began with a crowd-pleasing fight between Ice Flyers defenseman Jake Hamilton and Cam Tobey. However, the first period quickly took a turn as the Ice Bears scored three unanswered goals, leaving the Ice Flyers searching for answers heading into the first intermission.
The spirited crowd of 6,235 at the Pensacola Bay Center kept hopes alive as the second period began. Ivan Bondarenko netted his first goal of the new season just three minutes in. Although Knoxville answered later to maintain their three-goal lead, Greg Smith managed to cut the Ice Bears’ advantage in half with 4:27 left on the clock, closing out the scoring for the second period.
Despite numerous scoring chances in the third, the hometown team couldn’t complete the comeback. Jake Hamilton found the back of the net with 2:53 left in the game, but the rally fell short when Knoxville’s Lucas Helland scored on an empty net.
“The crowd looked amazing, anytime you can play in this environment, you wanna put your best effort forward,” said Head Coach Gary Graham. “We’re gonna go back to the lab next week. We’ve got 4 days to prepare for a really big Huntsville series.”
What’s Next?
Next Game: Friday, November 15 at Huntsville
Next Home Game: Saturday, November 16 for the fan-favorite Star Wars Night
Alabama Man Charged With DUI In Crash That Injured Six From Cantonment
November 9, 2024
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The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested an Alabama man for DUI in connection with an I-10 crash Thursday night that injured six Cantonment residents, including a 14-year-old boy that suffered critical injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 14-year-old was the passenger in a van along with five other Cantonment residents ranging in age from 12 to 50 that suffered minor injuries.
FHP said the van and a pickup truck were involved in the crash, and at least one vehicle rolled over.
Troopers charged the driver of the pickup, 49-year-old Shawn Reynolds Wilber of Daphne, Alabama, with DUI with serious bodily injury. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $1,500.
The crash happened just before 10 p.m. on I-10 westbound, just west of the Highway 29 exit.
Hundreds Attend Byrneville Elementary Fall Festival (With Photo Gallery)
November 9, 2024
Hundreds of people attended the annual Byrneville Elementary Fall Festival Friday evening at the school.
The event, organized by the Byrneville PTO, was packed with family-friendly fun, games, and fall festivities. Festival-goers enjoyed an array of activities, including a pirate ship ride, rock climbing, inflatables and more. Attendees testedtheir skills at games such as bull riding and a cake walk. The event also featured a haunted house, face painting, vendors, and a basket auction.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The festival is a major fundraiser for Byrneville Elementary, with all proceeds supporting school programs and resources.
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Multiple Injuries In Highway 29, Neal Road Crash
November 9, 2024
Multiple people were injured in a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 29 and Neal Road in Cantonment.
At least two injured were transported to area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash, and troopers have not released further details.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
The Brackets Are Out: Tate Aggies, Jay Royals Set For Playoff Games Next Friday Night
November 9, 2024
The Florida High School Athletics Association has announced the first round playoff pairings for next Friday night, inclung games for Tate and Jay high schools.
In the immedia North Escambia area:
- The No. 8 Tate Aggies will travel to the Jacksonville suburb of Ponte Vedra to take on the No 1. Nease Panthers.
- The No. 5 Jay Royals will host the No. 12 Fort White Indians.
Here are the playoff games for other Escambia County area teams:
Rural
- No. 12 Fort White at No. 5 Jay
Class 2A Region 1
- No. 2 Catholic will host No. 7 Walton
Class 4A Region 1
- No. 5 Ed White (Jacksonville) at No. 4 Pine Forest
- No. 6. Riverside (Jacksonville at No. 3 Escambia
Class 6A Region 1
- No. 8 Tate at No 1. Nease (Ponte Vedra)
- No. 5 Oviedo at No. 3 Pace
Pictured: The Tate Aggies in a 35-14 defeat of Crestview in October. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
