Northview Chiefs Volleyball Marks Senior Night
October 14, 2015
Tuesday night was Senior Night for the Northview High School volleyball team as they honored seniors Hanna Ging, Savanna Roux, Maddi Weber, Leah Fischer, Brittney Ward and Laurie Purdy.
On the court, W.S. Neal defeated Northview 18-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-11, 15-12. In junior varsity action, W.S. Neal defeated Northview 25-22, 27-25.
Both teams will travel to West Florida on Thursday.
Pictured top: Northview seniors (L-R) Hanna Ging, Savanna Roux, Maddi Weber, Leah Fischer, Brittney Ward and Laurie Purdy. NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
FHP Investigating Fatal Crash
October 14, 2015
A fatal crash Tuesday in Escambia County is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to the FHP, a 2010 Toyota Camry drive by 57-year old Doan Thi Thuy-Nga and a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier drive by 76-year old Clara Darby Ward collided at the intersection of Mobile Highway and Boulder Avenue.
Ward was pronounced deceased at Sacred Heart Hospital after the crash; Thuy-Nga was taken to Sacred Heart in serious condition.
The FHP has not released details on the cause of the accident as they continue their traffic homicide investigation. And charges are pending the outcome of that investigation.
Another Atmore Home Heavily Damaged By Fire
October 13, 2015
A home in the 300 block of South Presley Street in Atmore was heavily damaged by fire early Tuesday morning. It was the second house fire in Atmore in less than 24 hours.
There were no injuries reported in either fire.
For information about Monday’s fire, click here for an earlier story.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Farm Tour Highlights North Escambia Agriculture (With Photo Gallery)
October 13, 2015
Participants in the Escambia County Farm Tour recently learned about agriculture in the North Escambia area.
Local governmental officials, community leaders and even international visitors toured several agricultural locations in North Escambia and get an up close and personal look at a variety of farming activities.
Following registration at the Molino Community Center, farm tour participants heard presentations from 4-H members before heading to Lulu Road in Molino to learn about forestry. Attendees then observed peanut production with Eric Koehn on Crabtree Church Road, visited the Birdsong Peanut Buying Point outside Atmore, and watched a cotton harvest with Mike Koehn on Kansas Road in Walnut Hill.
The farm tour then stopped to observe the growth of a sun hemp, a cover crop growing at Highway 97 and Kansas Road in Walnut Hill, and then visited the West Florida Gin Company on Meadows Road near Davisville.
Pictured top: Cotton production, and pictured inset: Peanut production. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com. Pictured below: Inside the West Florid Gin with cotton ginning equipment. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
October 13, 2015
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending October 8 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officers Pettey, Barnard and Livesay were working dove hunting. After hearing multiple shots, the officers found four hunters hunting over a baited field. The hunters were hunting near an active corn feeder and wheat was also spread on the field. The four hunters were charged with hunting migratory birds over bait.
Lieutenant Hahr was patrolling in the Perdido River Wildlife Management Area when he encountered a couple parked on management area property after legal entry hours. When he made contact with them, he observed evidence of drug use. A search revealed cannabis, THC “dabs”, hash oil, methamphetamine, and various drug paraphernalia. The driver of the vehicle admitted to possession of the items and was arrested and transported to the Escambia County Jail. Charges included possession
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
No information submitted for Santa Rosa County.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
Driver Cited, Company Fined For Dump Truck Versus School Bus Wreck
October 13, 2015
An Escambia County company is facing thousands of dollars in penalties and a driver cited on multiple charges for a wreck involving a school bus and Mack dump truck in late August.
The Florida Highway Patrol Bureau Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement conducted a compliance review of G.B. Green Construction Management and Consulting. The review found multiple civil violations that resulted in $14,555 in civil penalties. The driver of the dump truck, Abraham Larry, Jr. was charged with traffic violations for failure to obey a red light and expired registration. He was also issued faulty equipment violations for brakes and tires.
The bus loaded with students from Pensacola High School was hit by the company’s dump truck on August 27.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 16 students were transported to area hospitals, two as “trauma alerts”. The FHP said bus driver Harriet Collins, 27, along with 22 students and a driver’s assistant were westbound on Jordan Street attempting to cross Pace Boulevard.
A Mack dump truck being driven by Larry, Jr., age 33 of Pensacola, was traveling north on Pace Boulevard. The dump truck driven by Larry ran the red light at the intersection of Jordan Street on collided with the left rear side of the school bus. The collision caused the school bus to overturn and strike a utility pole, coming to final rest on its right side.
Tire photos courtesy Andrew McKay, NewsRadio 1620 for NorthEscambia.com. Other photos are NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Learn Quilting For Beginners At The Molino Library
October 13, 2015
Cena Harmon will teach the basics of hand quilting at the Molino Branch Library in a two part series.
In part one at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 p.m. participants will discuss how to chose patterns and fabrics, and look at how to use basic tools. In part two of the series on Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m., attendees will start piecing together their quilt.
Both classes will be held in Room 123. The Molino Branch Library is located in the Molino Community Center at 6450 Highway 95A. For more information, call the Molino Branch Library at (850) 435-1760 .
Scott Calls For ‘Career In A Year’ Funding
October 13, 2015
Saying he wants to spend $20 million to help technical schools respond quickly to employer needs, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday began what is likely to be a stream of announcements about his upcoming budget proposal.
Scott’s office said 48 technical colleges and centers would be eligible for competitive grants, which would be geared toward programs that could be completed in less than 52 weeks. The “Career in a Year” initiative would include programs like licensed practical nursing, which takes 45 weeks and has 2,361 openings in Florida, and welding, a 39-week program that could offer a path to one of 583 jobs.
“Our technical centers do a great job preparing students for a career in just one year,” Scott said in a statement issued by his office. “We know the workers of tomorrow are in our classrooms today — and advanced workforce training at our technical centers will help our students receive the skills they need to be competitive in the global market.”
The governor also promoted the program at stops in Orlando and Miami.
State officials said such a grant program could help lure additional industries and employers to the state. Scott built his initial campaign for governor five years ago on his ability to bring jobs to Florida and has since focused heavily on that purpose — sometimes to the extent of ignoring other responsibilities, critics say.
“The rapid response grant will enable the technical centers to respond quickly with technical training in support of new and emerging occupations which are a direct result of the governor’s efforts to grow and diversify the industries in Florida,” said Marsan Carr, executive director of the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education, in a statement issued through Scott’s office.
Scott recently has pushed for lawmakers to eliminate the sales tax on manufacturing equipment, following a three-year moratorium that the Legislature approved in 2013. The tax is scheduled to return in 2017. Scott last year projected that companies would have to pay $142.5 million annually if the tax is again collected. Also, he has pushed for legislators to give more funding for economic-development incentives.
But Monday’s announcement marked the first new initiative for Scott’s proposed budget, which will be considered by lawmakers during the 2016 legislative session.
The announcement is one of several that Scott is likely to make before unveiling his full spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1. The final announcement is expected before the annual session starts in January.
Scott could float another proposal Wednesday, when he is set to meet with editors and reporters from across the state at an annual event hosted by the Associated Press. The governor has sometimes used the gathering to reveal his entire budget proposal, but this year’s event comes earlier than usual because lawmakers will begin the session in January instead of the traditional March start date.
by Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida
Camp Fire Kids Learn Fire Safety From Escambia Fire Rescue
October 13, 2015
The crew of Engine 519 from the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue recently stopped by the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center. The children learned about fire safety, what to do if there is a fire at their home, and what a fireman looks like in full gear. They also had the chance to get up close with a fire truck and sit inside. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate, PCA Top Cross Meet With Northview, Flomaton, EWMS, Jay, PHS, Miller
October 13, 2015
Tate High and Pensacola Christian topped a recent cross county meet at Northview High School.
Schools in attendance were Central, Ernest Ward, Flomaton, Jay, Northview, Pensacola Christian Academy, Pensacola High, Tate and TR Miller. There were 150 total runners.
150 Total Runners
Fastest Girl- Kaitlyn Boschman from PCA 19:46
Fastest boy- Hunter Stewart from PCA 17:41
Girls Overall Teams
- Tate
- TR Miller
- Pensacola Christian Academy
- Jay
- Pensacola High
- Northview
- Central
- Ernest Ward
Boys Overall Teams
- Pensacola Christian Academy
- TR Miller
- Flomaton
- Tate
- Pensacola High
- Northview
- Central
- Ernest Ward
Top 5 Runners for each School
Northview Girls
- Moriah McGahan 24:11
- Bethany Reynolds 29:28
- Rebekah Amerson 29:55
- Lexxi Baggett 29:59
- Hannah McGahan 31:17
Northview Boys
- Brandon Korinchak 18:35
- Tanner Levins 21:02
- Oscar Rodriguez 21:30
- Adrian King 23:25
- James Ates 23:53
Tate Girls
- Avery Royer 21:28
- Carley Pope 21:29
- Hannah Wellen Kemp21:30
- McKenna Royer 21:33
- Emma Shows 22:43
Tate Boys
- Travis Carlson 18:39
- Micah Flores 19:12
- Andrew Pollite 19:33
- Tailand Mitchell 19:51
- Tanner McDaniel 19:57
Pensacola High Girls
- Olivia Spine 23:39
- Ashley Burrough 24:49
- May Longborne 25:49
- Genevieve Green 25:50
- Melanie Cook 28:19
Pensacola High Boys
- Justin Polk 20:10
- River Loggen 20:12
- Keegan 21:20
- AJ Pompanen 22:24
- Elliott Springer 22:25
Central Girls
- Camryn Gillard 24:49
- Christine Clark 25:19
- Alexis Clark 27:07
- Elizabeth Singleton 39:35
- Sam Singleton 40:37
Central Boys
- Daniel Griswald 20:40
- Dalton Lewis 20:50
- Sean Taylor 25:50
- Logan O’Berry 26:42
- Ben Paul 29:05
Jay Girls
- Hannah White 22:24
- Jillian Thornton 23:27
- Grace Gillman 25:41
- Laryn Kimmons 25:50
- Katie Stanford 28:26