Northview Baseball To Hold Hit-a-Thon, Silent Auction Saturday
April 3, 2013
The Northview Chiefs will hold a Hit-a-Thon and Silent Auction Saturday to raise funds for the school’s baseball program.
The Northview Diamond Club has spent well over $2,000 this year on field improvements, and there are still needs including new uniforms and equipment.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Northview baseball field with the hit-a-thon, silent auction and bake sale. The concession stand will be open during the event.
Blue Angels Grounded This Week; Future Practices Unclear
April 3, 2013
The Navy has canceled remaining Blue Angels practices for this week, as the future of the elite flight demonstration team remains uncertain amid budget cuts.
It was unclear following Tuesday’s announcement if practices would resume next week. The Navy did confirm that the Blue will are out of all air show appearances throught April. Shows in May and beyond, including the July Pensacola Beach show, remain in limbo.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Red Light Runner Seriously Injured On Nine Mile Road
April 3, 2013
A driver that ran a red light on Nine Mile Road caused a three vehicle accident about 6:50 Tuesday evening.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 21-year old Charlie A. Brown of South Carolina was traveling west on Nine Mile Road at Chemstrand Road in a 1978 Datsun pickup when he ran a red light and hit two vehicles — a 2001 Ford Explorer driven by 51-year old Russell G. Norton of Milton and a 2009 Hyundai driven by 38-year old Alyssa N. Boyer of Cantonment.
Brown’s Datsun pickup came to rest upside down on the west side of intersection. Brown, who was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition, was cited by the FHP for running a red light and no proof of insurance.
Norton and Boyer received minor injuries.
Pictured: The driver of this pickup, which came to rest upside down, was charged with running a red light Tuesday evening at Nine Mile and Chemstrand roads. Reader submitted photo, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Stacey Signs Scholarship With Huntingdon College
April 3, 2013
Tate High School senior Austin Stacey, recently signed with Huntingdon College in Montgomery. He was awarded the college’s highest academic award, the Bellingrath Scholarship, and will be playing soccer for the college.
He played soccer all four years for the Tate Aggies. This past season, Stacey had 10 goals and six assists for the Aggies.
Stacey currently has a 4.2 GPA, is a member of the Tate Student Council, National Honor Society, Interact Club and yearbook. He is also a Children’s Ministry intern at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Pictured: Tate High School senior Austin Stacey signs with Huntingdon College in Montgomery. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Georgia Murder Suspect Jailed In Escambia County
April 3, 2013
A 24-year old man wanted for murder in Georgia has surrendered in Escambia County.
Stephen Anthony O’Reilly, 24, turned himself in to officers in Escambia County, and authorities located the murder victim’s stolen 1994 Toyota Camry in Pensacola. O’Reilly is currently being held in Escambia County, awaiting extradition and transport back to Gwinnett County, GA.
The Gwinnett County Police Department said O’Reilly attacked and stabbed his roommate, 28-year old Brent Francis, on March 30 in unincorporated Snellville, GA. Before he died at the Gwinnett County Medical Center .Francis was able to tell officers that he was attacked by O’Reilly.
Molino Woman’s Vehicle Rolls Into Walton County Canal
April 2, 2013
A Molino woman received only minor injuries after her Ford Mustang rolled into a canal in Walton County Monday.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 20-year old Holly Shenae Brown of Molino was eastbound on Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach when 39-year old James Matthew Murray II of Santa Rosa Beach changed lanes to make a turn and struck her Mustang about 7:20 a.m.
Brown’s vehicle rotated and slid onto a sidewalk and then overturned onto its roof in a canal at the corner of Highway 98 and Walton County Road 393. Brown suffered minor injuries and was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital of the Emerald Coast for observation.
Murray was charged with violation of right-of-way and failure to yield to thru traffic, according to the FHP. He was not injured.
Molino Branch Library Is Now Open
April 2, 2013
The new Molino Branch Library in the Molino Community Complex opened Monday morning.
The new library in the Molino Community Complex will be open 52 hours per week – from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
An opening reception gave the public an opportunity to meet the library staff, peruse the opening day collection, register for a library card and tour the facility.
The Molino Branch Library is located at 6450 Highway 95A (just south of Molino Road) in the Molino Community Complex, which opened back in October 2012.
The Molino Community Complex project included the conversion of the old Molino School in to a library, community center and museum. There was also a new 7,000 square foot facility constructed for the tax collector and property appraiser. The project was funded by local option sales tax monies.
Pictured top: Young library visitors enjoy a story together Monday morning at the new Molino Branch Library. Pictured inset: A patron looks at the book collection. Pictured below: Library staff quickly became busy checking out materials and issuing library cards. Pictured middle below: A portion of the adult book collection at the Molino Branch Library. Pictured bottom: Opening day refreshments were available Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Urgent Need For Blood Donors
April 2, 2013
There is an urgent need for O-negative blood donations, according to the Northwest Florida Blood Center, because of increased usage in area hospitals due to accidents and traumas.
Blood donations of all types are currently needed. Donor centers are located at 999 East Nine Mile Road and 2209 North Ninth Ave. There will also be a blood drive at the Century City Hall on Thursday from 4-6 p.m.
For more information, visit www.nfbcblood.org or call (850) 473-3853.
Escambia Man Claims Share Of $2 Million Jackpot
April 2, 2013
An Escambia County man has claimed his share of a $2 million lottery jackpot.
Joseph Leccese, 54, of Pensacola, claimed his share of the March 19 Mega Money jackpot of $2 million at Florida Lottery headquarters. Leccese chose the one-time, lump-sum payment option for his winnings, in the amount of $808,134.53. A second jackpot-winning ticket was claimed by Alberto Colon of Sanford.
Leccese’s winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at Publix at 9251 University Parkway in Pensacola. The retailer received a bonus commission of $500 for selling the jackpot-winning Mega Money ticket. This ticket was the ninth jackpot-winning Mega Money ticket sold in Escambia County since 2004.
Northview High Students Win Free Limo Ride To Prom
April 2, 2013
A Northview High School couple will be arriving at the school’s prom in style.
In a random drawing Monday, Johnny Robbins won a free Denali limousine ride with his date Jessica Brown for April 13th’s prom night. There were 223 students attending prom that were eligible for the prize.
Pictured top: Jessica Brown (left) won’t be pulling up to Northview’s prom with her date, Johnny R0bbins, in the most recognizable vehicle on campus — Principal Gayle Weaver’s golf cart. Instead, Weaver awarded the couple a free Denali limousine ride after they were randomly chosen in a school contest Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.