GOP Grabs Supermajority In Florida House
November 5, 2014
The already-conservative Florida House will lean even more to the right the next two years.
Republicans, as part of a national wave, regained hold of a supermajority Tuesday in the lower chamber.
The party retained two Republican-held seats where it faced serious challenges, while flipping six Democrat-held seats that were heavily contested in the Interstate 4 corridor.
Outgoing House Speaker Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, called the Tuesday night results a “validation of the policies we’ve been fighting for the last several years.”
“This is a great Republican night across the board,” Weatherford said.
The Democrats getting unseated were Rep. Linda Stewart of Orlando, Rep. Joe Saunders of Orlando, Rep. Mike Clelland of Lake Mary, Rep. Karen Castor Dentel of Maitland, Rep. Carl Zimmermann of Palm Harbor, and Rep. Mark Danish of Tampa.
“While this election did not go as I hoped, the voters have spoken,” Stewart said. “I am proud of the positive campaign we ran and I want to thank everyone who made phone calls, knocked on doors, or talked to their neighbors about a positive vision for Orange County. It is my hope Mr. Miller will continue the fight for the values that make Orange County so special.”
After the wins Tuesday, Republicans held 81 of the 120 House seats. As of 11 p.m., the South Florida District 112 seat held by Rep. Jose Javier Rodriguez, D-Miami, was still undecided. Also, a special election will be held in early 2015 for a Jacksonville seat that has been held by Democrat Reggie Fullwood.
The newly elected GOP lawmakers are former Rep. Scott Plakon of Longwood, Bob Cortes of Altamonte Springs, Mike Miller of Winter Park, Rene “Coach P” Plasencia of Orlando, Shawn Harrison of Tampa, and Chris Sprowls of Tarpon Springs.
Republicans said before Tuesday night’s count that getting back the two-thirds supermajority they enjoyed during the 2010 and 2011 sessions wasn’t as important as retaining its majority and “picking up some competitive seats.”
Tuesday night incoming House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, R-Merritt Island, said he was “grateful” voters gave the House Republicans a supermajority
“Over the past four years, Governor Scott’s willingness to make tough choices has reversed the losses we saw under Charlie Crist, leading to a recovering economy, job creation and a record number of visitors to our great state,” Crisafulli said in a release. “I look forward to working with the governor to continue making Florida the best state in the nation.”
Incoming House Minority Leader Mark Pafford, D-West Palm Beach, expressed optimism before the polls closed that the minority party had been able to “neutralize what they’ve thrown at our incumbents.”
After the votes were tabulated, he issued a statement saying he looked “forward to working with him (Crisafulli) and the House Republican leadership.”
“We begin with the idea that all of us act in good faith to do what’s best for the people of Florida,” Pafford said in the release. “Democrats will neither hesitate to support good ideas, no matter their origins, nor shy away from opposing bad ideas and offering viable alternatives.”
Democrats retained at least one of the seats that Republicans sought to flip.
Rep. Dwight Dudley, D-St. Petersburg, fended off a challenge from Republican Bill Young to win another term in Pinellas County’s House District 68.
Young — the son of the late Congressman C.W. Bill Young — issued a statement conceding the race.
“We knew it would be an uphill battle to take on an incumbent in a battleground seat like this, and I couldn’t be prouder of the hard work we put in,” Young said. “My first campaign was a great experience and I’m grateful to the residents of District 68 for giving me this opportunity.”
The supermajority for the next two sessions means it will be tougher for Democrats to have a say in legislation that runs through the House.
In the 2011 and 2012 sessions, when the GOP had a supermajority in both chambers, lawmakers put unions under the microscope — many would say under attack — in a way they haven’t been in years. They also were able to pass contentious bills that tightened restrictions on abortions, strengthened gun rights, created a Medicaid managed-care system and made it harder for people to collect on sinkhole and wind-damage claims.
But just because the Republican dominated both chambers, not everything went smooth, as House and Senate GOP leaders fought throughout both sessions.
by Jim Turner, The News Services of Florida
Florida Statewide Election Results
November 5, 2014
Complete election results from across Florida show the following winners:
Governor — Rick Scott
Florida Attorney General — Pam Bondi
Florida Chief Financial Officer — Jeff Atwater
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture — Adam Putnam
Florida U.S. Rep. District 1 – Jeff Miller
Florida State Rep. District 1 — Clay Ingram
Florida State Rep. District 2 — Mike Hill
Amendment 1 (Water and Land Conservation) — PASSED
Amendment 2 (Medical Marijuana) — FAILED
Amendment 3 (Judicial Vacancies) — FAILED
High School Marine Programs Working To Protect Local Environment
November 5, 2014
Instructors and students from four Escambia Marine Science Education programs teamed up recently to fry hundreds of pounds of mullet and to educate the community about the four high school programs and their ongoing research projects.
One of the projects, Bringing Back the Bayous, involves students from Washington, West Florida, Escambia and Pensacola high schools collecting water samples. The samples are taken from Bayou Texar, Bayou Chico, Bayou Grande and Perdido Bay. The samples are transported to Washington High where biology and chemistry students measure the levels of chlorophyll and other nutrients such as phosphates and nitrogen in the local water.
“When these levels get too high, the water ways experience algal blooms that kill fish and damage local ecosystems,” explained Allie Fuller, Washington High senior and president of Washington’s Marine Science Academy. As a senior, she has had a variety of research opportunities in her four years in the program. She and classmates have collected water samples, planted sea grass, replenished the shorelines, and collected sea life in seine nets. They have learned how to properly test the water’s quality and how to report numbers of local species in diversity studies.
Fuller was a pioneer in Washington High’s program and she believes Pensacola needs more scientists so they can educate the public about the causes of local water pollution and how to avoid making things worse. “We have learned how to help by cleaning out the baffle boxes to keep big trash from washing into the bay. We also have added oyster shells and plant life to help reduce run-off and prevent erosion.”
Kevin Turner, a marine science instructor at Washington High School, says his wish is to teach his students how they can help clean up our local waterways. “We work with three other schools so water samples can be collected at more locations. All of the schools send their samples to us for testing. The reagents we need for the testing process are expensive. That’s why we decided to hold this fish fry, to raise money.”
Around $4000 was raised to help the Bayou project.
For Madison Meyer, a junior from Escambia High School, the recent event was a chance to tell more people about the Turtle T.H.I.S. (Teens Helping In the Seashore) project and to ask everyone to remember the negative effect bright lights can have along the coast for sea turtles. “People who live by the water need to shade their lights so the light can go where they need it, but not go where it’s not needed, because it affects turtles. If you need to use a flashlight, you should always use a red light.”
Meyer’s involvement in this project has also introduced her to a possible future employer, the National Parks. “I want to go into marine biology, and I plan to work for the park service, because you can go anywhere.”
“The people of Pensacola have become complacent,” said Jennifer Sublett, a junior at West Florida High School, when she was asked why it was important for her to be there talking to the public. Last spring, WFHS students collected tar patties from local beaches as part of Project G.O.O. (Gulf Oil Observers). The students learned the proper protocol for collecting the tar samples and then sent 40 patties to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to have them analyzed.
“Twenty six of our samples had the same composition as the tar from the BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill. This is important to know, because it tells us we still have a lot of oil out there from the spill,” Sublett said. This year, WFHS students will continue this work as part of Project G.O.O. II.
While Meyer and Fuller now know this experience is just a beginning in their interest in working in a scientific field (Meyer in the park system and Fuller in the nature cinemagraphic field), Sublett isn’t so sure just yet. But, she said that isn’t important, because she has already learned from her WFHS instructor, Shawn Walker, that anyone can be a citizen scientist.
“If you learn the right way to help, you can collect samples and help someone (a scientist) with their research,” explained Sublett.
Pictured top: Pictured inset: Jennifer Sublett, a junior marine science student at West Florida High School, explains the process and protocols used to collect sample tar balls from local beaches by students working with Project GOO (Gulf Oil Observers). Madison Meyer, Escambia High junior, explains what she has learned about turtles to Rayeko McCartan. Pictured below: Allie Fuller, Washington’s Marine Science Academy president and senior, and Kevin Turner, a Marine Science instructor at Washington High, presented information about the marine science program. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Smoke In Classroom Leads To Flomaton Elementary Evacuation
November 4, 2014
Flomaton Elementary School in Flomaton, AL, was evacuated this morning due to a fire alarm and smoke in a classroom.
First responders found an activated fire alarm and a very light smoke showing inside one of the classrooms, but no visible flames. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to narrow down the source of the smoke to dust on heat strips that were turned for the first time this season.
There were no injuries and no damage reported.
“Those kindergarten kids did a great job getting out of the building,” Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said. “This right is the reason we have those fire drills. They knew exactly what to do in a real emergency.”
The Flomaton, Friendship and Lambeth fire departments from Alabama and the Century Station of Escambia Rescue from Florida responded to the scene, along with the Flomaton Police department.
Pictured top: Fire departments on scene at Flomaton Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Santa Rosa Man Extradited From Texas, Held On $1.5 Million Bond For Pastor Murder
November 4, 2014
The Santa Rosa County man accused of murdering his father-in-law, an Alabama pastor, is now behind bars in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.
Brett Richard Yeiter, age 46 of Little Paul Lane, Jay, was extradited from the Carson County Jail near Amarillo, TX, on an open count of murder. He is being held with bond set at $1.5 million after a court appearance Monday in Brewton.
The shooting occurred Monday, October 27 at the Book of Acts Holiness Church on Jimmy Sellers Road, just north of the Florida line about 15 miles northwest of Munson, FL. Responding deputies found 69-year old Paul Phillips suffering from a gunshot wound from a shotgun. He passed away a short time later. Phillips was the pastor of the small church.
Yeiter was arrested Thursday afternoon on I-40 near Amarillo by a Texas state trooper after authorities received a tip he was in the area. At the time of his arrest, he was still driving the same truck with no tag that authorities said he used to flee the murder scene. Texas authorities said Yeter also used his credit card in western Oklahoma.
The only known motive for the murder, according to Alabama authorities, was an ongoing domestic dispute.
Century’s Lawyer: No Hunting Allowed
November 4, 2014
A local man approached Century Mayor Freddie McCall looking for permission to hunt 20 acres owned by the town adjacent to the Century Correctional Institution. The man, McCall said, wanted to hunt the the property with a bow and arrows, and primitive guns while posting the property to keep others out to protect his food plots.
The towns’ lawyer, Matt Dannheisser, advised against the idea because it would be unfair to allow just one person access to the publicly owned property while keeping others out, McCall told the Century Town Council Monday night.
Escambia All-County Chorus Performs
November 4, 2014
The Escambia All-County Chorus performed Tuesday night at the Saenger Theater in Pensacola. There was a performances by the Elementary All-County Chorus comprised of students from 28 schools, the Middle School All-County Chorus with six schools represented, and the High School All-County Chorus with students from four schools.
All-County Chorus members are:
ELEMENTARY ALL-COUNTY CHORUS
Jim Allen
- Victoria Adamenko, Educator
- Greg Sexton, Educator
- Lexi Bryant
- Alyssa Daniels
- Trinity Norman
- Myah Owen
Bellview
- Sharon Boswell, Educator
- Patty Lutrick, Educator
- Wyatt Leatherwood
- Zack Morgan
- Michal’ Woodard
- Michaela Woodard
Beulah
- Kim Gandrup, Educator
- Jarod Leddy, Educator
- Heather Rowell, Educator
- Kalise Coffee
- Abby Gainey
- Caitlyn Hollingsworth
- Aireonna Holman
- Paige Massie
- Kamya Snyder
Blue Angels
- Cynthia Dowd, Educator
- Lisa Jones, Educator
- Nancy Trout, Educator
- Kyla Barrett
- Reagan Delgado
- Ashley DeWitt
- Shelby Foster
- Margo Mason
- Griffin Shue
Bratt
- Emily Pollard, Educator
- Lola Capps
- Shelby Nicole Cotita
- CaSandra Lynn Davis
- Rachael Sanders
- Jordan Jade Wilson
Brentwood
- Wes Sales, Educator
- Gorden Wade, Educator
- Ahsanti McGaster
- Emory Nottke
- Daniel Peterson
- Anyari Ruiz’deleon
N. B. Cook
- Pam Elliott, Educator
- Lynne Johnson, Educator
- Amelia Myers
- Nila Samala
- Caroline Urbansky
- Reagan Whiteside
- Jillian Wortendyke
Cordova Park
- Vickie Anderson, Educator
- Suzette Williams, Educator
- Virginia Ball
- Jennifer Cope
- Mary Grace Jones
- Emmy Kathryn Snyder
- Laurel Kate Voeltz
Ensley
- Rebecca Cox, Educator
- Hailey Hartjen
- Teri Travis
- Ian Pearson
Ferry Pass
- Michael Danielson, Educator
- Christina Walden, Educator
- Josephine Blanton
- Pheonix Hubble
- Jhikeryia Jamesheard
- Kiandra Lewis
- Zina Yousef
Global Learning
- Charolotte Crissey, Educator
- Judy Eddins, Educator
- Julie Smith, Educator
- Amaya Cunningham
- Ladarrian Dixon
- Cenyiah Richardson
- Ja’maiya Smith
- Elijah Wright
Hellen Caro
- Andrea Daudelin, Educator
- Joshua Kaye, Educator
- John McDonald, Educator
- Jacob Cave
- Lindsay Duane
- Dexlen Estill
- Brianna Esten
- Isabel Tullis
- Kenna Waldington
Holm
- Megan Couey, Educator
- Mikael Faulkner
- Minh Nguyen
- Quentyn Sellers
Lipscomb
- Holley Driver, Educator
- Ashley Duff-Hester, Educator
- Neil Passmore, Educator
- Rikki Camacho
- Veronica Coolidge
- Fletcher Howard
- Cooper McKinney
- John Mikhail
- Emily Payne
Longleaf
- Matt Dailey, Educator
- Sheila Lanton, Educator
- Emmara Allen
- Chadasia Crenshaw
- Ahlexus Lackey
- Alishia Marcelle
- Laura Marsh
- Jessica Shank
- Ashleigh Wingate
McArthur
- Nora Bleam, Educator
- Judy Eddins, Educator
- Saige Carbon
- Abigail Conn
- Jacob Houston
- Estella Kirby
- Kayla Nguyen
- Caleb Young
Molino Park
- Katherine Powell, Educator
- Adeniza Fennel
- Hannah Ratcliff
- Kinzey Powell
Myrtle Grove
- Cynthia Dowd, Educator
- Rodney Brown, Educator
- Koral Beasley
- Angel Carrillo
- Jolene Cintron
- Rhythm Cothrine
Navy Point
- LaVonne Swindle, Educator
- Suzette Williams, Educator
- Heaven Rogers
- Ladaysha Smith
- Sariah Walker
Oakcrest
- Ashley Duff-Hester, Educator
- Tom Simms, Educator
- Asiaunna Brooks
- Savannah Loewen
- Carmen Mayorga
- Jasmine Summers
Pine Meadow
- Patti Easton, Educator
- Heather Greer, Educator
- Wes Sales, Educator
- Melanie Brown
- Aniyah Boyce
- Gina Cagle
- Phoenix Hurt
- Jaidyn Mack
- Caitlyn Young
Pleasant Grove
- Lauren Casey, Educator
- Ian Larrieu
- Vitus larrieu
- Theresa Martin
- Chloe Rabin
- Jacari Thompson
Scenic Heights
- Patsy Folsom, Educator
- Tina Gresham, Educator
- Suzette Williams, Educator
- Nataniel Agustin
- Ginger Hobbs
- Brendan Morgan
- Sara Rugh
- Shristi Sharma
- Lucky Wells
Semmes
- Langley Williams, Educator
- King Williams
- Adriana Williams
- Nykyria Washington
- Jaidyn Andress
Sherwood
- Victoria Adamenko, Educator
- Tannie Addy, Educator
- Ella Little
- Aylla Whitehurst
- Laila Whitehurst
- Kylie Williams
Suter
- Patricia Lutrick, Educator
- Twinette McDonald, Educator
- Kori Anthony
- Shanzay Khan
- Julianna Landers
Warrington
- Joan Maclunny, Educator
- Julie Smith, Educator
- Carneshia Johnson
- De’lashia Lyons
- William Thompson
West Pensacola
- Kyle Kaye, Educator
- Wes Sales, Educator
- Iriel Bell
- Siniaya Felton
- Jesus Latham
- Isabella McMurry
MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL-COUNTY CHORUS
Bellview
- Derek Akhi, Educator
- Gage Bradshaw
- Kharma Romano-Cantara
- Jewel Cayson
- Amari Franklin
- Haleigh Goodale
- Victoria Hunt
- Isaiah Johnson
- Satiya Joseph
- Sierra Kelley
- Tyrin Moorer
- Zialynn Wilson
- Robert Worden
- Dylan Wright
Ernest Ward
- Charles Tucker, Educator
- Kelley Bradley
- Emily Brown
- Ashtyn Carnley
- Destiny Cleckler
- Savannah Doremus
- Kaylin Glenn
- Maille Kilcrease
- Mary Paige Nassar
- Kelsey Odom
- Gabbrielle Peebles
- Madison Peterson
- Lauren Sapp
- Bailey Seibert
- Cloe Smith
- Savannah Steadham
- Trinady Tanksley
Ferry Pass
- Angela Horne, Educator
- Jessica Andrews
- Hailey Barton
- Lilianna Castellani
- Micah Cook
- Joshua Fortune
- Dayana Gonzalez
- Trenton Heiny
- Joshua Horne
- Haileigh James
- Kendall Jesse
- Ashley Kimmons
- Ola Lewis
- Katelynn Martin
- MeganMaiberger
- Eli Murphy
- Alexa Rae Pfeiffer
- Na’diya Reeves
- Kyman Richardson
- Kalaina RobersonAriana Robarts
- Natisha Ruiz
- Senenge Seagraves
- Abbey Simmons-Denger
- Elisa Sloman
- Austin Thompson
- Samantha Thompson
Ransom
- Sharon Godwin, Educator
- Gwen Austin
- Savanna Bowen
- Kylan Boyce
- Emily Bray
- Jake Bray
- Josh Carpenter
- Madisyn Carpenter
- Alex Dailey
- Caleb Drake
- Rose Flowers
- Mattie Graham
- Jackson Harris
- Rilee Hempfling
- Ellie Jones
- Madison Lucio
- Alexis McClammy
- Brooklyn McCoy
- Jordan Pheabus
- Cory Robinson
- Eliana Robinson
- Jeffery Rowland
- Hailey Strunk
- Sherrie Swenson
- Sophia Swenson
- Raven Valier
- Samantha Walston
- Grace Watson
- Shea West
- Bethany White
- Cheyenne Young
Warrington
- Dana Hunt, Educator
- Bryan Alvarado
- Alyssa Berrios
- Isaac Chambers
- Alyssa Crowe
- Sylvia Callihan
- Nakyeria Floyd
- Autumn Jankowski
- Briana Kyles
- Deauna Mack-Knight
- Cody Olsen
- Samuel Owens
- Melody Pham
- Mackenzie Roush
- Amber Slade
- Shalazzijh Thigpen
- Kiara Thomas
- Chuc Vo
- Kneia Williams
Workman
- Zenda Swearingen, Educator
- Nayla Artybridge
- Bella Bazile
- Brianna Blount
- Alexis Briggs
- Ainsley Critchfield
- Maria Cruz
- Frances Cruz-Ramos
- Xavier Davis
- Kailey Denman
- Niley Dixon
- Niyla Dumas
- Makelia Etheridge
- Marissa Fell
- Yazmine Finklea
- Shayla Fulton
- Rebekah Galbreath
- Angel Goldsby
- Tyrone Gulley
- Alexis Hane
- Bryanna Jones
- Briana Leverette
- Shakira Matos
- Janae McCarthy
- Ciera McDonald
- Ja’liyah McShane
- Nakebien Moore
- Kendal Nelson
- Brook Nemeth
- Kendal Nobles
- Kiara Norman
- Brooke Peterson
- Samantha Schutt
- Anthony Sevilla
- Asia Sharp
- Caleb Simmons
- Salone Stallworth
- Exekiel Stokes
- Ashley Van Matre
- Gracie Ward
- Marcus Williams
HIGH SCHOOL ALL-COUNTY CHORUS
Escambia
- Diane Queen, Educator
- Jaasmine Klintz
- Casey Shasteen
- Olyvia Woods
Pine Forest
- Micah Roland, Educator
- Tatiana Andrews
- Tramesia Butler
- Jacarie Carlisle
- Madeleine Copeland
- Rachel Crews
- Cameron Davis
- Natasha Durant
- Samantha Ellis
- Ashley Frye
- Trey Haynes
- DeAndra Jackson
- Alyssa Javier
- Kenzy Kalfus
- Kris Kidd
- Adaryll LeGrant
- Caitlin Masserburg
- Jade Morris
- Gabriel Narvaez
- Brittany Neal
- John Stapleton
- LaTaria Wallace
Tate
- Cynthia Domulot, Educator
- Kayla Andrews
- Kayla Brown
- Hannah Carpenter
- Shante Daniels
- Ashten Garner
- Emily Payne
- Alexis Peters
- Rosemary Smyth
- William Soller
- Brian Sutton
- Mark Walker
- Kayla Woods
Washington
- Jamie Broxson, Educator
- Colton Crowley
- Brianna Gardner
- Addy Glass
- Courtney Hattaway
- Daniel Imperial
- Natalie Imperial
- Skyler Kelly
- Victoria Newlin
- Justin Peters
- A J Pryor
- Chris Stout
- Amanda Teed
- David Travis
- Alicia Umbreit
- Marina Winans
‘Do Not Call’ Violations, Cable Companies Irritate Florida Consumers
November 4, 2014
The top three complaints received last month at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services were regarding violators of the statewide Do Not Call List, cable companies and fuel, according to Commission of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam.
The top three calls to the agency’s 1-800-HELP-FLA hotline requesting information or assistance were related to cable companies, the solicitation of contributions from charities and the Do Not Call list.
In the past month, the department has responded to many consumer concerns and taken action against several individuals or businesses operating outside of Florida law. During the month of October, the agency:
- Initiated 146 investigations.
- Arrested 12 individuals.
- Recovered $725,629 on behalf of Florida consumers.
- Registered 8,469 businesses.
- Added 14,372 telephone numbers to Florida’s Do Not Call List. Currently, there are more than 730,000 numbers on the list.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the state’s clearinghouse for consumer complaints, protection and information. The call center is staffed with trained analysts who can respond to questions about programs and regulations under the department’s purview, provide information on a wide variety of topics or direct callers to the appropriate government agency.
Student Athletes Honored At FCA Banquet
November 4, 2014
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards Banquet was held Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Pensacola.
Athletes from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Washington counties were honored for their participation in cross country, golf, swimming and volleyball.
Honored from Northview High School were:
- Brandon Korinchak and Mary Sullivan, cross county
- Kyndall Hall, volleyball
- Lakelynn Parker and Trevor Levins, golf
Pictured top: Northview FCA award winners (L-R) Lakelynn Parker and Trevor Levins, golf; Brandon Korinchak and Mary Sullivan, cross county; and Kyndall Hall, volleyball. Pictured below: Northview banquet attendees. Photos by Barbara Korinchak for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now For ‘In Hot Pursuit 5K’ On Pensacola Beach
November 4, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Seventh Annual In Hot Pursuit 5K is scheduled for November 15 on Pensacola Beach. There will be a fun beach course, great door prizes, and souvenir mugs for the winners. All proceeds from the race will go to support the Florida Sheriff’s Association Youth Ranches.
The mission of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches is to prevent delinquency and develop strong, lawful, resilient, and productive citizens who will make a positive contribution to our communities for years to come. This charitable, non-profit agency was founded by the Florida Sheriffs Association and operates four residential campuses and two camping facilities. Additionally, it provides community-based services and family counselling to as many of Florida’s neglected, troubled children as funds will permit. This year,the Youth Ranches will serve more than 5,000 needy boys and girls.The organization is funded primarily through charitable donations from generous donors.
The race will start at 8:00 a.m. near the Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. Registration is $25 for adults. Register online at active.com or download a printable race form at escambiaso.com.
The In Hot Pursuit 5K is sponsored by Cox Cable, The Grand Marlin, Gulf Power, Edward Jones, John Peacock CFP, CRPC, Gulf Power, The Fraternal Order of Police, The Andrews Institute, Berney Office Solutions, Navy Federal Credit Union, Boost Mobile, May’s Construction, Gulf Winds Credit Union, Marianna Airmotive, The Sandshaker, NorthEscambia.com, The Independent News and News Talk WCOA Radio.