Bratt Renter Sentenced For Grand Theft After Moving Out With Appliances
March 11, 2013
A North Escambia man was convicted last week on a felony charge for moving out of a rental property in Bratt with the owner’s appliances.
The owner of the property in the 5300 block of North Highway 99 told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that Israel Dewayne Wiggins, 36, moved out after about a year and took a stove, refrigerator and a freezer. He then sold the appliances, valued at $1,870, to another man for $60.
Wiggins was found guilty of one count of felony grand theft and sentenced by Judge Gary Bergosh to 60 months probation and ordered to pay $3,500 in restitution to the victim.
4th DUI: Man Charged In Fatal Crash
March 11, 2013
A Pace man with three previous drunken driving convictions was charged with DUI manslaughter Sunday morning in connection with a crash that killed a Milton man.
Stephen Craig Hughes, 52, was killed when his 2013 Harley was hit by a 1998 Chevrolet 1500 pickup driven by 39-year old James Ashley McGowan about 3 a.m. Sunday at Highway 90 at Smith’s Fish Camp Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The side of the pickup hit Hughes’ motorcycle, and Hughes was ejected into the side of the pickup.
The FHP said McGowan failed to observe Hughes approaching and made a left turn in front of him.
The on scene investigation revealed there was probable cause to arrest McGowan for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing the death of another, the FHP said. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $205,000.
Evers Wants Public Input On Legislative Session Issues
March 11, 2013
State Senator Greg Evers is asking residents of his district to take his “Session Issues Survey”.
“I am conducting this survey to get opinions about some of the issues we will be addressing this Legislative Session,” Evers said. The 2013 Legislative Session continues through May 3.
In addition to mailing the survey to voters in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County areas, Evers has included an electronic version of the survey online.
“I have chosen an online survey because it will save my constituents postage, helps get the survey out to more people and allows for easier tabulating of the results,” he said. “Anyone is welcome to complete this survey. I value the opinions of my neighbors and I believe that I owe it to them to reach out and gather their opinions on the issues that will be affecting them.”
To take Evers’ online survey, click here.
Kindergarten Registration Begins
March 11, 2013
Kindergarten registration for Escambia County students started Monday.
Students who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2013, are eligible to register for the 2013-2014 school year. Registration will occur at the school which serves the student’s housing area.
At the time of registration, parents/guardians should bring the following:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Child’s Social Security card
- Proof of residence, such as an electric bill or rent receipt (please note, telephone and cable bills are not acceptable)
- Immunization record (also known as the Florida Blue Card, which is provided by the health department or family physician)
- Physical form completed by family physician
To find the school your child is zoned to attend, visit www.myescambiaschools.com and click on “Find Your School.”
For additional information, contact the elementary school which serves the student’s housing area
County Approves Barrineau Park Community Center Management Agreement
March 11, 2013
The Escambia County Commission has renewed an agreement with the Barrineau Park Historical Society for management of the Barrineau Park Community Center and historical museum for a three year period.
The county leases community centers for $1 per year to non-profit groups such as the Barrineau Park Historical Society in exchange for managing the centers during the year.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School Road.
Pictured: The Barrineau Park Community Center (above) and playground (below). NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Pine Forest NJROTC Places First In Area Drill Meet
March 11, 2013
- 1st Place Individual Academic, c/CDR Robert Rudd
- 1st Place Individual Male Sit Ups (193), c/CDR Robert Rudd
- 3rd Place Individual Male Sit Ups, Joseph Kaiser
- 2nd Place Push Up Team
- 1st Place Sit Up Team
- 2nd Place Personnel Inspection
- 3rd Place Academic Team
- 1st Place Armed Basic Drill
- 1st Place Unarmed Basic Drill
- 3rd Place Color Guard
- 1st Place Overall
The team will travel to Ole Miss for the Area8 NJROTC Super Meet on March 23. Finishing in the top will earn the team their fifth appearance in six years at the NJROTC National Drill, PT and Academic meet to be held in April aboard NAS Pensacola.
Photo courtesy Lori Rudd for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Escambia School Choice Options Offered
March 11, 2013
The School District of Escambia County has developed a new School Choice plan that will allow parents of elementary students to register their child for school within a specific zone. This new plan was created as the No Child Left Behind waiver ended the past policy of school transfers through Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
The eight school zones listed below were geographically created for the new School Choice plan. Applications (both online and paper) will be available March 11-22. Parents will be notified by the school after Spring Break (March 25-29) if their application has been approved. Once approved, the parent must go to the school by April 12 to register their child. The new School Choice plan will affect next year’s kindergarten students as well as new students who move into the district. If the school has reached capacity, the parent’s second choice will be considered.
This new School Choice plan will allow parents three options to register their child:
- At the residentially zoned school from their address; OR
- A school of their choice within the geographical area with transportation from a designated bus stop; OR
- Any school in the district without transportation as long as the school has capacity. Transportation may be provided through a designated stop, but parents must apply for that opportunity by April 24, 2013.
A visit to the School Choice web site at http://www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/SchoolChoice will provide detailed information and a link to the application. A paper application may be submitted to the School Choice Office located at the J.E. Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, or by faxing it to (850) 469-5611.
ZONE 1
Blue Angel ES
Hellen Caro ES
Pleasant Grove ES
ZONE 2
Myrtle Grove ES
Navy Point ES
Sherwood ES
Warrington ES
West Pensacola ES
ZONE 3
Bellview ES
Brentwood ES
Global Learning
Oakcrest ES
ZONE 4
Cordova Park ES
A.K. Suter ES
O.J. Semmes ES
ZONE 5
Beulah ES
Longleaf ES
Montclair ES
ZONE 6
Ensley ES
Lincoln Park ES
Lipscomb ES
McArthur ES
Pine Meadow ES
Jim Allen ES
ZONE 7
Ferry Pass ES
Holm ES
Scenic Heights ES
C. A. Weis
ZONE 8
Bratt ES
Molino Park ES
Escambia Man Gets 30 Years For Robbing Cab Driver
March 11, 2013
Phillip Earl Crenshaw, Jr., was sentenced last weekby Judge John Parnham to 30 years in state prison with a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years. Crenshaw was convicted by an Escambia County jury on October 17 of robbery with a firearm and battery.
On January 12, 2012, Crenshaw called a cab to pick him up. When the cab arrived, Crenshaw asked to sit in the front seat with driver. Crenshaw punched the female driver in the face multiple times. He then pulled a gun, stole her money and told her leave the area or he would shoot her. The victim fled the area and then called 911.
One month later, the victim identified Crenshaw from a photo lineup.
Body Found In Cantonment
March 10, 2013
A body was discovered late Saturday morning in Cantonment off Nowak Road, near Upland Road.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the body has not been positively identified but may be that of a person previously reported missing . The Sheriff’s Office said foul play is not suspected in the person’s death.
The body was found after a planned search for human remains by Escambia Search and Rescue that began earlier Saturday morning. An autopsy will be performed by the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the exact cause of death and the identity of the person.
Further information has not yet been released by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Photos: Hundreds Attend Blue Jacket Jamboree
March 10, 2013
The fourth annual Blue Jacket Jamboree was held Saturday at Northview High School with a variety of vendors, and plenty of great food and entertainment.
This year’s lineup included musical entertainment from local artists, along with an entire day of car shows, crafts, food, games, and more. The proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for graduating Northview seniors and promote agricultural education and FFA in Northwest Florida.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree was sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
