Salzman, Andrade Named To Florida House Leadership Positions
December 18, 2024
Two members of the Escambia County legislative delegation have been named to leadership positions by Florida House Speaker Danny Perez. The committee announcements were released Tuesday.
Distract 1 Rep. Michelle Salzman was named chair of the Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee.
Salzman was also named to the:
- Commerce Committee
- Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Judiciary Committee
- Rules & Ethics Committee
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
District 2 Rep. Alex Andrade was named chair of the Health Care Budget Subcommittee.
Andrade was also named to the:
- Budget Committee
- Health & Human Services Committee
- Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
- Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students, Employee Of The Month
December 18, 2024
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named Students of the Month and their Employee of the month.
The are:
- 8th grade- Greyson Maughon
- 7th grade- Carrie Emmons
- 6th grade- Antonia Hayes
- Employee: Lauren Hicks.
Pictured (L-R): Ernest Ward Middle Principal Tyvanna Boulanger with Students of the Month Greyson Maughon, Carrie Emmons, and Antonia Hayes; and Employee of the Month Lauren Hicks. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Eglin Air Force Base Said To Be Source Of Boom, SpaceX Splashes Down
December 17, 2024
Residents across the area felt or heard a big boom early Tuesday afternoon,
Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore said Santa Rosa County was notified by Eglin said the base was the source of the boom. Eglin officials did not specify exactly what caused the boom, but we’ve learned a SpaceX capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico south of Panama City at 12:39 p.m,.
“At 1:39 p.m. EST, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida, marking the return of the company’s 31st commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for NASA,” NASA said. “The spacecraft carried back to Earth thousands of pounds of supplies and scientific experiments designed to take advantage of the space station’s microgravity environment after undocking at 11:05 a.m. Dec. 16, from the forward port of the space station’s Harmony module.”
Local emergency officials in Escambia County were not notified in advance of a potential sonic boom.
NorthEscambia.com was flooded with people saying they heard or felt an explosion that rattled their homes and businesses.
Dogs Rescued From Fire That Damaged Cottage Hill Home
December 17, 2024
Firefighters rescued several dogs from an attic fire that damaged a Cottage Hill home Monday night.
There was reportedly no one home at the time of the 8:19 p.m. fire in the 100 block of Eden Lane, just off Highway 95A.
At least two dogs found inside the home received care and oxygen using special pet masks by Escambia County Fire Rescue. One dog was transported to an emergency veterinarian, but we are told it did not survive.
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The Bureau of Fire and Arson is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Cantonment, Molino, Ensley, Beulah, and Bellview stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
NorhtEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour; submitted photos courtesy Judith Fehl.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 17, 2024
Jim Allen Elementary School recently announced their November Students of the Month. They are third graders Grace Donald and Logan Pelletier. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Picking Up A Little Extra Money By Mowing Library Lawn, Installing Christmas Lights
December 17, 2024
The Town of Century will pick up a little extra money over the next year for mowing and outside Christmas decorating the Century Branch Library.
It’s the renewal of a contract first executed in December 2023.
The town will mow and provide lawn maintenance at the county-owned library building, which is adjacent to the Century Town Hall. The town is responsible for inspecting the library grounds every two weeks and providing upkeep, including mowing, blowing, trimming, edging the debris pick up. The county will pay the town $300 per month.
In addition, the town will install Christmas lights around the eaves of the library to match those at town hall, with the county providing up to a $150 reimbursement.
The Escambia County Commissioner approved the agreement renewal at their meeting last Thursday, ratifying a contract approved the town back in late November.
Pictured: Christmas lights at the Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Lady Aggies Down Northview (With Photo Gallery)
December 17, 2024
The Tate Lady Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 70-23 Monday night during Ugly Sweater Night at Tate’s Fryman Gym.
Sam Williams led the Aggies on the court with 23 points. Brelynn Morris added 18 for Tate, while Taylor Malone had 10 points and Sarah Mitchell contributed eight. Other Aggie scorers were Amerie McGee with five, Kahri Davis with four and Kaylie Mitchell with two. Northview stats were not reported.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Tate Lady Aggies will host Navarre on Wednesday in their final game until the new year. Northview will enjoy a long winter break until a January 9, 2025, game against Pensacola Catholic.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Funerals Services Announced For Hattie Marie McGary, Owner Of Cantonment Cafe
December 17, 2024
Funeral services have been set for Hattie Marie McGary, 80. The beloved owner of the soul food restaurant Hattie Marie’s Cafe in Cantonment passed away on December 10.
Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Friday, December 27 at Joe Morris & Sons Funeral Home at 701 North DeVillers Street. Services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 28 at Deliverance Tabernacle Christian Center North at 1780 West Detroit Boulevard.
Line up for the funeral procession will be Monday, December 30 from 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. at Joe Morris with an 11 a.m. committal service to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
The cafe will be closed for a few weeks with planned reopening on Sunday, January 5.
Tate Aggies Win Two Over The Atmore Blue Devils
December 17, 2024
The Tate Aggies won two of the Escambia County High Blue Devils Monday night in Atmore.
The Tate varsity defeated Atmore 86-67, and the JV Aggies beat ECHS 58-25.
For more photos from varsity action, click here.
The Aggies play next at the Escambia Gators, and host Navarre on Friday night to round out the calendar year.
Photos by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Took $20K In Merchandise From Walmart Stores Across Southeast, Police Say
December 17, 2024
An Escambia County man has been charged with allegedly stealing over $20,000 in merchandise from Walmart stores throughout the Southeast.
The Fairhope Police Department charged Harold Mahan with first degree retail theft and third degree property theft.
“He has stolen over $20,000 in merchandise from Walmart stores throughout the Southeastern states, including Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida,” Fairhope Police said Monday.
Mahan is reported to have taken nearly $4,000 worth of items from the Walmart store in Fairhope in the last few weeks, police said.
Additional details have not been released.