Want To Run For A Public Office?
October 3, 2013
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford will conduct a workshop on Wednesday, October 9 for anyone interested in running for office.
Candidates,campaign staff and volunteers are encouraged to attend. As a result of the election law changes by the legislature in 2013, there are several new provisions in Florida statutes relating to candidates and campaign finance.
The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 9 in the County Commission Chambers on the first floor at 221 Palafox Street.
Attendees should register with the elections office by email at qualify@escambiavotes.com, by phone at (850) 595-3908 or by mail at PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591. Include your name, the campaign you are affiliated with (if any), how many in your party will be in attendance and your e-mail address. This event is open to the public. For more information contact the Candidate Qualifying Department at (850) 595-3908.
Northview, West Florida JV Game Rescheduled
October 3, 2013
A junior varsity football game that was scheduled for Thursday night between Northview and West Florida high schools has been rescheduled.
The JV Northview Chiefs will now host the West Florida Jaguars on Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. in Bratt.
Pictured: The junior varsity Northview Chiefs hosted the Escambia Gators on September 26. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Man Sentenced To Prison For 2012 Shooting
October 3, 2013
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a 2012 shooting.
Charles DeAnthony Moutrie, 31, was convicted by an Escambia County Jury of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and aggravated assault. Circuit Judge Scott Duncan immediately sentenced Moutrie to 10 years state prison, three of which must be served as a mandatory minimum under 10-20-Life. The sentence will run consecutive with a 10 year state prison sentence Moutrie is currently serving after being convicted of conspiracy to traffic in cocaine in April 2013.
The charges stemmed from the shooting off of Pinnacle Drive on August 29, 2012. Moutrie pulled a 9mm handgun on his girlfriend during a domestic dispute. There were 14 shell casings found in the roadway within a block from her apartment. Moutrie has numerous prior felony convictions.
State Law Enforcement Searches Pace Pharmacy
October 3, 2013
A Pace Pharmacy was searched by state law enforcement agencies Wednesday amid allegations of financial fraud.
The Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Insurance Fraud and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement searched financial records of the Burklow Pharmacy on Woodbine Road. Officers arrived at the pharmacy about 9 a.m. and remained into the afternoon. The home of the owner, Steven Burklow, was also reportedly searched.
The allegations reportedly center around improper billing. Any information gathered will be presented to the State Attorney’s Office for review.
Pictured: Yellow tape prevents access to the Burklow Pharmacy in Pace Wednesday as state authorities conducted a search. Photo by Rodayne Hart, WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman Rear-Ends ECAT Bus
October 2, 2013
There were no serious injuries when a Pensacola woman rear-ended an ECAT bus Wednesday.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 40-year old Angie B. Coleman hit the back of the transit bus on West Fairfield Drive near Hollywood Avenue. The FHP said Coleman “failed to maintain awareness” of traffic when she hit the bus.
There were 17 passengers on the bus. Six complained of minor injuries, with three of those transported to area hospitals.
Coleman was cited with careless driving.
SUV Barely Misses Church After Traffic Crash, Two Injured
October 2, 2013
Two people were injured in accident at Old Palafox and 10 Mile Road late Wednesday morning in which one vehicle barely missed hitting a church building.
The Florida Highway Patrol has not yet released exactly how the crash happened, but one SUV came to rest on the highway, while another traveled between buildings at the Pinehaven Baptist Church before hitting an outdoor air conditioning unit.
Firefighters were forced to use the Jaws of Life to free the passengers of the SUV that nearly hit the building in the crash just before noon.
The Cantonment and Ensley stations of of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the accident.
Further details have not yet been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Family Looks For Answers After Dog Shot And Killed
October 2, 2013
A Cantonment family has spent over a month looking for answers as to why someone would shoot and kill their dog in their neighborhood.
“On the morning of August 22, my wife and I were notified by Escambia County Animal Control of a horrendous and cruel crime that had been committed against our beloved dog, Maxx,” Ken Williams of the 1500 block of Muscogee Road said. “Maxx was shot five times in his back. He did not die instantly. He suffered as he bled to death.”
According to an Escambia County Animal Control report, it appeared that Maxx had been shot and killed on a porch belonging to Williams’ neighbor. Photos show the dog dead on the porch in pool of blood, but the photos are too graphic for this story.
The wife of the person that reported the dead dog to Animal Control told officers that she did not know anything about the shooting, and officers were unable to locate any witnesses to the shooting.
Maxx, an American bulldog/lab mix, was shot five times in the back, according to the Animal Control report. He had been contained in the Williams’ yard, but had apparently escaped during the night.
Anyone with information on the dog’s shooting death is asked to call Escambia County Animal Control Officer Nowlin at (850) 554-0964 or the Escambia County Animal Control office at (850) 595-0097.
” Maxx was a sweet, gentle dog that wouldn’t hurt a fly. Please help us bring justice for Maxx,” Williams said.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Authorities Searching For Shooting Suspect
October 2, 2013
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshal’s are looking for an Escambia County man in connection with a shooting September 17 in the 4400 block of Chantilly Way.
Emanuel Gracia, 34, is wanted for aggravated battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon for the shooting of 34-year old Christopher Bryant Dortch. Dortch was injured in the 1:15 p.m. incident but survived.
Anyone with information on Gracia’s whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
House Rejects Partial U.S. Government Restart
October 2, 2013
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected three separate measures that would have funded parts of the federal government shut down since midnight Monday.
The Republican-proposed bills to reopen national parks and museums, fund veterans’ services and the city of Washington, DC failed to get the required two-thirds support.
Even if they had passed, the White House said it would veto any partial government reopening, with spokesman Jay Carney saying attempts to fund some operations while leaving others closed shows an utter lack of seriousness.
House Democrats criticized Republicans for worrying about parks instead of programs feeding children. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi likened it to kidnappers freeing just one hostage at a time.
The government started closing down all but essential services at midnight Monday. The Democratic-controlled Senate rejected spending bills by the Republican-led House that would have delayed or killed President Barack Obama’s signature health care program, the Affordable Care Act.
Obama said Republicans are on an “ideological crusade” to kill the measure, known as Obamacare, and criticized their “reckless demands” to deny affordable health insurance to millions of Americans.
He said that closing down the government accomplished nothing because Obamacare is the law of the land, passed by Congress, supported by voters and upheld by the Supreme Court.
Republican opponents of Obamacare say it forces people, including small businesses, to buy expensive insurance policies against their will, hurting the economy.
About 800,000 federal workers are now on furlough. Other federal workers are staying on the job with no guarantee when they will be paid. The U.S. military will remain on duty, and ongoing military operations like those in Afghanistan will continue.
Experts say a shutdown of more than two weeks is likely to slow the U.S. economy because of reduced tourism and furloughed federal workers cutting back on their spending.
[VOA]
PCA Tops In Northview Cross Country Meet (With Photo Gallery)
October 2, 2013
Pensacola Christian took the top spots for both and girls Tuesday at a cross country meet at Northview High School.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Team results were as follows:
GIRLS
1. Pensacola Christian
2. Jay High
3. T.R. Miller
4. Pensacola High
5. Tate
6. Northview
7. Flomaton
8. Ernest Ward Middle
BOYS
1. Pensacola Christian
2. T.R. Miller
3. Pensacola High
4. Jay
5. Tate
6. Northview
7. Flomaton
8. Ernest Ward
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS:
Editor’s note: Individual names and time results are as provided by each school’s coach.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
