Century Man Convicted In Attack On Mother Of His Child
June 10, 2013
A Century man has been convicted and sentenced for attempting to strangle one of the mothers of his children.
Maurice Austin, 24, was convicted of battery by strangulation and sentenced to 24 months probation by Judge Michael Allen. He was also ordered to attend a domestic violence intervention program and have no violent contact with the victim.
The victim told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that she was driving near Cottage and Zion and was forced to stop when Austin jumped in front of her car earlier this year. She said Austin forced his way into the driver’s seat, drove to Zion Street and parked the vehicle at a friend’s house.
The victim claimed Austin hit her with closed fists, pulled her from the vehicle by the hair and strangled her until she passed out. Deputies noted bruising on the victim’s legs, shoulders, chest and arms.
Austin faced similar allegations back in July 2012 when another victim, then pregnant with his child, told deputies that she was walking down Jefferson Avenue near East Street in Century when she was attacked by Austin. Charges in that case were dropped after the victim refused to testify against Austin.
Whittington Retires From Central Water Works
June 10, 2013
Joe Whittington recently retired as general manager of Central Water Works. He held the position and was a board member for 20 years.
Whittington first became involved with the water system after retiring as an engineer and moving to the Byrneville community. He volunteered countless hours overseeing the daily operations of Central Water Works and was instrumental in securing millions of dollars in grants for upgrades to the water system.
Pictured: Central Water Works President Gary Welch presents plaque to Joe Whittington on his retirement in appreciation of his contributions to the community and water system. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS Students Receive Industry Certifications In Business Apps
June 10, 2013
Numerous Northview High School students received industry certifications during the last school year in business applications including Photoshop, Word, Excel and Access. Those students were:
PHOTOSHOP
- Rebecca Lynn Boutwell
- Kasie Lee Braun
- Tristan Taylor Brown
- Mashama Ashaki-k Codrington
- Holly Merlice Cofield
- Zachary Andrew Cole
- Devon Leon Cottrell
- Tiffani Amber Cruce
- Morgan Nicole Digmon
- James Austin Dorriety
- Casey Hunter Godwin
- Landon David Godwin
- Marina Nikol Gray
- Kaitlyn Grace Kline
- Indigo Zen Knoble-Rodriguez
- Courtney Elizabeth Lambert
- Jason Kade Parham
- Tristan Hunter Portwood
- Samantha Elizabeth Sharpless
- Rickey Heath Smith
- Courtney Yvonne Solari
- Chelsea Brooke Ward
- Kelton Joe Wooten
DREAMWEAVER
- Victoria Anne Wright
FLASH
- Kasie Lee Braun
- Anna Elizabeth Donald
- Shaina Eleece Gibson
- Victoria Anne Wright
WORD
- Joshua Joseph Borelli
- Kaitlyn Noelle Abbott
- Jadlyn Skye Agerton
- Mason Dylan Baker
- Autumn Cheyenne Bobo
- Trey Brian Boutwell
- Kasie Lee Braun
- Kira Nerys Cartwright
- Hope Marie Coggins
- Lawrence CW Douglas
- Desiree Nicole Elliard
- Hannah Elizabeth Fiellin
- Leah Grace Fischer
- Marcus Hunter Godwin
- Dariane Breeze Guy
- Dillon Wade Hall
- Blaze Thomas Harkness
- Briana Rolonda Harris
- Jordan Noelle Helmken
- Brayden William Hubbard
- Abbie Elizabeth Johnson
- Kaitlyn Nicole Kleinatland
- Luke Alexander McDaniel
- Teamber Marie Moorer
- Catherine McKenzie Nassar
- Stephanie Diane Roach
- Rachel Caroline Sepulveda
- Johnnie Marie Smith
- David Franklin Thorpe
- Garrett Mason Turner
- Courtney Bryce Weekly
- Victoria Anne Wright
- Ashley Suanne Young
POWERPOINT
- Kaitlyn Noelle Abbott
- Jadlyn Skye Agerton
- Sean Thomas Allister
- Aaron Devin Armstrong
- Mason Dylan Baker
- Olivia Antoinette Bellamy
- Autumn Cheyenne Bobo
- Joshua Joseph Borelli
- Katelyn Michelle Born
- Trey Brian Boutwell
- Kasie Lee Braun
- Alexandria Lachelle Burt
- Kira Nerys Cartwright
- Hope Marie Coggins
- Gavin Aubrey Coon
- Iyanna Latice Davidson
- Tyaisha Monique Davison
- Eddmin Theola Davison
- Lauren Vanessa Deloach
- Kasey Ray Dorch
- Lawrence CW Douglas
- Ashley Lynn Duncan
- Desiree Nicole Elliard
- Hannah Elizabeth Fiellin
- Leah Grace Fischer
- Kaylee Elizabeth Foster
- Ramsey Wade Gafford
- Nathan Anthony Galvan
- Marcus Hunter Godwin
- Cheyenne Raven Gray
- Dariane Breeze Guy
- Dillon Wade Hall
- Michael Anthony Hall, Jr.
- Blaze Thomas Harkness
- Briana Rolonda Harris
- Jordan Noelle Helmken
- Zachary Tyler Holland
- Brayden William Hubbard
- Cordell Anton Jackson
- Abbie Elizabeth Johnson
- Hannah Elaine Johnson
- Samantha Diana Johnson
- Benjamin Adam Kaderly
- Kaitlyn Nicole Kleinatland
- Logan Lambeth
- Shelby Mae Lewis
- Luke Alexander McDaniel
- Teamber Marie Moorer
- Issac Shelton Moorer
- Catherine McKenzie Nassar
- Courtney Paige Peebles
- Tiffani Nichole Pritchett
- Kortney Mechelle Reid
- Stephanie Diane Roach
- Merena Lane Roley
- Savanna Brianne Roux
- Natassja Samone Scott
- Hilery Danielle Scott
- Rachel Caroline Sepulveda
- Jamilia Nicole Smiley-Knight
- Johnnie Marie Smith
- Sharnice Labraishia Spears
- O’Neshia Kuiana Spencer
- David Franklin Thorpe
- Garrett Mason Turner
- Ariel Caitlyn Walters
- Courtney Bryce Weekly
- Takeya Monique Williams
- Victoria Anne Wright
- Ashley Suanne Young
OUTLOOK
- Kaitlyn Noelle Abbott
- Jadlyn Skye Agerton
- Sean Thomas Allister
- Mason Dylan Baker
- Olivia Antoinette Bellamy
- Autumn Cheyenne Bobo
- Joshua Joseph Borelli
- Trey Brian Boutwell
- Kasie Lee Braun
- Kira Nerys Cartwright
- Hope Marie Coggins
- Iyanna Latice Davidson
- Tyaisha Monique Davison
- Lauren Vanessa Deloach
- Lawrence CW Douglas
- Desiree Nicole Elliard
- Hannah Elizabeth Fiellin
- Leah Grace Fischer
- Marcus Hunter Godwin
- Dariane Breeze Guy
- Dillon Wade Hall
- Blaze Thomas Harkness
- Briana Rolonda Harris
- Jordan Noelle Helmken
- Brayden William Hubbard
- Abbie Elizabeth Johnson
- Benjamin Adam Kaderly
- Kaitlyn Nicole Kleinatland
- Logan Lambeth
- Shelby Mae Lewis
- Luke Alexander McDaniel
- Teamber Marie Moorer
- Issac Shelton Moorer
- Catherine McKenzie Nassar
- Tiffani Nichole Pritchett
- Kortney Mechelle Reid
- Stephanie Diane Roach
- Savanna Brianne Roux
- Hilery Danielle Scott
- Rachel Caroline Sepulveda
- Johnnie Marie Smith
- O’Neshia Kuiana Spencer
- David Franklin Thorpe
- Garrett Mason Turner
- Ariel Caitlyn Walters
- Courtney Bryce Weekly
- Takeya Monique Williams
- Victoria Anne Wright
- Ashley Suanne Young
EXCEL
- Joshua Joseph Borelli
- Trey Brian Boutwell
- Kira Nerys Cartwright
- Lawrence CW Douglas
- Desiree Nicole Elliard
- Hannah Elizabeth Fiellin
- Leah Grace Fischer
- Marcus Hunter Godwin
- Briana Rolonda Harris
- Jordan Noelle Helmken
- Abbie Elizabeth Johnson
- Kaitlyn Nicole Kleinatland
- Teamber Marie Moorer
- Rachel Caroline Sepulveda
- David Franklin Thorpe
- Garrett Mason Turner
- Courtney Bryce Weekly
- Sean Thomas Allister
- Michael Anthony Hall, Jr.
- Logan Lambeth
- Shelby Mae Lewis
- Savanna Brianne Roux
- Hilery Danielle Scott
- O’Neshia Kuiana Spencer
ACCESS
- Joshua Joseph Borelli
- Lawrence CW Douglas
- Luke Alexander McDaniel
WORD EXPERT
- Joshua Joseph Borelli
Scott Signs ‘Bong Ban’
June 10, 2013
Stores selling certain hardware typically used for smoking marijuana have until July 1 to unload those items. Among about the bills signed last by Gov. Rick Scott was the “bong ban” bill (HB 49), which prohibits the sale of metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic smoking pipes, chillums or bongs.
The bill allows pipes to continue to be sold that are primarily made of briar, meerschaum, clay or corn cob, which are typically used to smoke tobacco.
The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, has said the bill wouldn’t eradicate pot smoking, but “we’re going to stop making it convenient.”
Support The Chiefs: Join The Northview Quarterback Club
June 10, 2013
The Northview High School Quarterback Club is gearing up to prepare to support another season of Chiefs football.
The QB club depleted most of its funds helping the Chiefs get to Orlando for their state championship win, and the group is already working hard to get ready for this season. Thousands of dollars were spent on items such as charter buses for the players, pre-game and post-game meals, concession stand operation, spirit items, fireworks, programs and more.
Families can support the Chiefs by joining the Quarterback Club for just $10 per family per year. All of the proceeds go directly to help the school, the football program and the students.
The next meeting of the Northview High School Quarterback Club is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Northview Media Center. Everyone is welcome.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Wahoos, Braves Suspended With Wahoos Up 4-0
June 10, 2013
With the Blue Wahoos leading the Mississippi Braves 4-0 in the middle of the fourth inning, the umpires delayed the game for a second time because of rain. Eventually, the game was suspended and will be finished as part of a doubleheader on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Trustmark Park.
Ray Chang got the Blue Wahoos on the board with a three-run home run in the top of the first inning with two outs. Pensacola added another run when Corey Wimberly singled home Brodie Greene from third in the second inning. The game was delayed following that at bat for one hour and 30 minutes. When the game resumed the teams made it through the top of the fourth before getting delayed for a final time.
The two teams will complete the nine-inning resumption of Sunday’s suspended contest and follow it up with a seven inning game approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. RHP Drew Hayes will pitch the completion of Sunday’s game, and Shaun Ellis will start game two for the Blue Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos are trying to de-rail the Braves’ chance at a first-half division title. After Pensacola’s win over the Braves on Saturday night, Mississippi finds themselves a half-game behind the Mobile BayBears who lost on Sunday night in extra innings to the Tennessee Smokies.
Pictured: Rain suspended the Blue Wahoos game against the Mississippi Braves Sunday night in Pearl, MS. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries Reported In Cantonment Wreck
June 9, 2013
There were no serious injuries reported in a two vehicle crash just after 1:00 Sunday afternoon at Jacks Branch and Muscogee Roads in Cantonment. The wreck did block the highway for a short period.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details have not been released. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
Pictured: The scene of a wreck Sunday after noon at Jacks Branch and Muscogee Road in Cantonment. Reader submitted photo by Kimberly Blackwell, click to enlarge.
Demolition Set To Begin At Ernest Ward Middle
June 9, 2013
Visible progress toward the construction of a new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill could come as early as this week.
A few portable buildings will be relocated and the “Ag Building” will be demolished in the coming days to be replaced by temporary portable buildings during the construction process. The new school is expected to open in the fall of 2016.
Once the new campus is complete, the current administration building is slated to become a maintenance facility, while the current gymnasium and football stadium will remain. The remainder of the current main school building will be demolished.
The $16.5 million, 115,202 square foot building is being designed by Sam Marshall Architects of Pensacola, while Greenhut Construction Company of Pensacola will provide “Construction Management at Risk Services” — the overall planning, coordination and control of the project from beginning to completion.
Pictured: The “Ag Building” at Ernest Ward Middle School could be demolished as early as this week as progress is made toward a new $16.5 million campus. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Killed, Two Seriously Injured In Mobile Highway Crash
June 9, 2013
One person was killed in a late Saturday afternoon traffic crash in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 22-year old Daniel E. Howard of Pensacola was traveling westbound in a 1998 Chevrolet SUV on Mobile Highway near the Alabama state line when he attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. Howard lost control of his vehicle and began to rotate. The driver of an oncoming 2008 Volkswagen attempted to take evasive action, but the two vehicle collided. Howard’s vehicle came to rest off the highway in the edge of a wooded area.
Howard was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Volkswagen, 51-year old Teresa K. Hart of Pensacola, and her passenger, 50-year old Daren Coats of Pensacola, were seriously injured. Both were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man Shot Twice In Possible Drug Deal Gone Bad
June 9, 2013
An Escambia County man was shot Saturday afternoon in Ensley in what deputies say may have been a drug deal gone bad.
A 41-year old man was shot in the hand after being approached by two black males near the intersection of Vickie Street and Washburn Street, just north of Johnson Avenue. As the victim turned away, he was shot again in the back, according to Sgt. Corey Cephas, spokesman for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were serious not considered to be life threatening.
The suspects have been described only as two black males.
Further details, including the identity of the victim, have not yet been released by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.