Murder Charges Expected After Cantonment Shooting Victim Dies
May 3, 2011
A woman shot outside a Highway 29 convenience Sunday morning has died, and charges against a North Escambia man are expected be upgraded to murder.
Jennifer E. Gilbert, 22, of Pensacola, was shot in the head outside the Circle K and Wendy’s on Highway 29 at Kingsfield Road just after 9 a.m. while she was seated in her Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Gilbert was transported by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital where she passed away Monday afternoon.
Attempted murder charges were filed Sunday against 30-year old Isreal Marell Taylor of Bateson Lane, Cantonment, but those charges are expected to be upgrade to at least second degree murder. He remains in jail on $300,000 bond.
Pictured above: A Pensacola woman was shot at the Circle K at Highway 29 and Kingsfield Road Sunday morning. Pictured inset: An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office crime scene investigator photographs the car in which Jennifer Gilbert was shot. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Obama Announces Osama bin Laden Is Dead
May 2, 2011
An intelligence-driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden yesterday, President Barack Obama announced in a nationally televised address from the White House late last night.
“Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan,” Obama said. “A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability.
“No Americans were harmed,” he continued. “They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.”
Obama noted that bin Laden had been al-Qaida’s leader and symbol for more than 20 years and continued to plot attacks against the United States and its allies.
“The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al-Qaida, yet his death does not mark the end of our effort,” Obama said. “There is no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must, and we will, remain vigilant at home and abroad.”
The president revealed that shortly after taking office in January 2009, he ordered CIA Director Leon E. Panetta to make bin Laden’s death or capture the top priority of the U.S. war against the al-Qaida terrorist organization.
“Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden. It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground,” he said. The president said he met repeatedly with his national security team as information developed indicating bin Laden was at a compound in Pakistan, and that last week he determined enough information was available and authorized the operation.
The president emphasized that the war against al-Qaida is not a war against Islam.
“Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader,” he said. “He was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al-Qaida has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.”
Counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped in finding bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding, the president said.
“Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people. Tonight, I called [Pakistani] President [Asif Ali] Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts. They agree that this is a good and historic day for both of our nations, and going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al-Qaida and its affiliates.”
The president praised those who worked to find bin Laden and those who carried out the operation that killed him.
“Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome,” he said. “The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.
“We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation,” he continued, “for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.”
By John D. Banusiewicz
American Forces Press Service
for NorthEscambia.com
Pictured: Pres. Barack Obama announces Sunday night during a televised speech that Osama bin Laden is dead. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Facebook Friend Reaction: Osama Bin Laden Dead
May 2, 2011
After the announcement Sunday night that terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden was dead, we asked our Facebook friends what they thought. A sampling of the responses are below.
You can join in the discussion in our comment section at the bottom of the article, or click here to join our thousands of Facebook friends.
- “It is great news; a real morale builder. Great job by our troops; way to go! Now is it time to bring our troops home? The mission seems to be accomplished, Mr. President.” — Scobie Wilcoxon, Sr., McDavid
- “I think the troops should receive the credit THEY deserve not Obama & I think America needs to have its guard up for retaliation…he didn’t do it alone, he was just the ‘head clown.’ — Jackie Morgan, Barrineau Park
- “I have always supported our troops sorry it took so long, but Thank God it is over. Sorry for the families who have lost so much. I think they should burn his body at Ground Zero so some maybe able to put closure to what they lost. He does not even deserve a proper burial.” — Kimberlie Miller, Molino
- “The mission is not over, there will be retaliation and more lives lost. We just (expletive) off a whole bunch of his followers but the fight will sill be worth it! God Bless America.” — Sara Lowery, East Brewton
- I am an Air Force wife whose husband is in Afghanistan. Even though we miss him so much, I am so thankful for men like him who leave their families to fight and keep us safe.” — Emily White, Flomaton
- “Good,good,good…I do worry of his followers cauing problems so continue to pray to keep troops safe and for them to capture Osama’s top men and come home safe. This has been a long journey for all men/women serving and the spouses/moms/dads/aunts/uncles.” — Jennifer Peebles, McDavid
- “Have you hugged a soldier today?” — Susan Langston, Pensacola
- “I guess, at a minimum, this at least gives a little bit of justice to the friends and loved ones I/we have lost for what seemed to be a lost cause. Kudos to all who have served, suffered and lost for the greater good. I only hope this brings some closure to the families and friends of the American Soldier, Sailor, and Marine.” — John G. Jones, Atmore
- “What a great day for America & our Wonderful military! Thank You Bush because if it wasn’t for him this never would happen! Sad thing is what will America have to go thru now that this Evil man is in fact dead?” — Lindy Broome, Molino
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“I think it is wonderful. The celebration at the White House is also great. I know there are many families who lost someone during 9/11 or lost someone in the military since who feel a huge joy over this. We all know that there could be some following problems, but for now lets rejoice at something we have all been waiting for since 9/11. Obama has proven to be a great President, but we need to remember he did not do this alone.” — Pennie Wright, Atmore
- “Nah, I disagree. Bush had nothing to do with this. Any president would have done what he did. He just happened to be president when it actually happened. Not to demean the man, but that was pure coincidence.” – John B. Jones, Atmore
- “Good Job to our troops!!!” — Brandi Mattheiss, Cantonment
- “I also am a veteran. We have to continue to take the fight to them.” — Casey Pritchett, Century
- “There are so many things to be said…. But put simply, It was all in God’s timing and I praise the Lord that this war wasn’t in vain. We need to be in prayer now more than ever for our nation, our military and each other. I thank God for my loved one’s that have served and are serving to make this day possible.” — Melanie Dix, Walnut Hill
- “I feel like the rest of the nation does right now. I feel like singing “God Bless America”, saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and shooting off fireworks…It took almost 10 yrs, but it has been done.” — Rhonda Corley, Cantonment
- “As a Navy wife facing my husbands first deployment soon I am relieved that there is one less thing for me to worry about and I think we are finally starting to see a faint glimmer of light at the end of this war. This is one giant step towards bringing our men and women home. Thanks to our troops who are still putting it all on the line everyday to keep us here in the US safe your are doing an amazing job keep up the fight .” — Lindsay Rector, Bratt native in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Blog: Where Were You That September Morning?
May 2, 2011
We had several requests Sunday night for a blog that we published back on September 11. With the announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, we felt it an appropriate time to rerun this blog post from September 11. Your thoughts and comments are welcome below.
September 11, 2001. It’s been nine years. We’ll all ask each other, “where were you”. So here’s my story.
Life, at least when that morning began, seemed good. I’ve always been a work at home dad, so I was home with my two girls. The youngest was almost four months old, and the oldest was approaching her fourth birthday. It was a normal morning. The little one was asleep, “fat and happy” as we used to say, after a morning bottle. The oldest was in the living room just a few feet from my office watching PBS Kids on the TV as I worked on a project for a client.
Then this arrived in my inbox:
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 08:52am– World trade center damaged; unconfirmed reports say a plane has
crashed into tower. Details to come.
I got up, walked to the living room and flipped the TV to CNN. They were talking about how a pilot could make such an error, hitting such a large building. They were speculating that it was just a small plane. But then as the TV news helicopters zoomed their cameras in closer, the anchors were beginning to notice what I had already thought….those holes the tower were to big to have been a small plane.
I called my wife at work in Atmore. She had seen the breaking news email, and had tried to visit the CNN website to see the story. If you remember trying to use the internet that morning, it was near impossible to get a news website to load; they were all overloaded. She was unable to see the pictures. I was describing what I saw on the TV to her.
I managed to grab a picture from CNN via my web server and then download and email it to her. We were speculating about how it could happen when the second one hit.
I remember saying “wait, hold on, wait…”. I told her what I just watched on the TV. The second plane had hit the other tower. We quickly decided that we were at war as the anchors on TV speculated again that perhaps there was a problem with some navigational system, causing jetliners on a beautiful, clear morning in New York to fly into some of the tallest structures in the world.
Another breaking news email arrived:
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:21am– Second plane crashes into World Trade Center.
She and I began to speculate ourselves that we were at war. What would we do? What should we do? What about the kids? It was not panic, understand, but just that protective momma and daddy instinct, I suppose. Prayer. That was a good idea. Maybe go to the bank and get out a little cash. That seemed like a good idea. How would you prep for a war on American soil? We were not sure.
I continued to relay information about what I was seeing on TV to my wife at work, who, in turn, would relay the information to her coworkers. They had a TV, but no cable service or antenna. They ended up fashioning a homemade antenna to see a fuzzy picture.
Meanwhile, the breaking news emails kept arriving…
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:32am– Sources tell CNN one of two planes that crashed into World Trade
Center was an American Airlines 767.
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:42am– President Bush calls plane crashes at World Trade Center a
terrorist act.
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:45am– Significant fire at the Pentagon. Details to come.
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:46am– White House evactuated. Details to come.
The Pentagon on fire? The White House evacuated? Notice that in CNN’s email they were in such a hurry that they misspelled “evacuated”. One sentence at a time, the situation became more grave.
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 09:55am– CNN confirms a plane hit the Pentagon
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:03am– One of World Trade Center towers collapses; fire forces
evacuation of State Department
Subject: CNN Breaking News
From: BreakingNews@CNN.COM
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 10:30am– Second World Trade Center tower collapses in Manhattan
Over and over, we watched those towers collapse on TV, and we watched our Pentagon burn.
Our almost four year old asked a lot of questions. “Were people hurt? Did they need a Band-aid?” The magnitude of the event was lost on a four year old. Looking back at those first few hours, I think the magnitude of the event was lost on all of us.
Like many Americans, I sat glued to the TV that day, continuing to watch the video of the towers falling. Our almost four year old asked if another building fell down or if it was the same one. It was time to change the channel on the TV.
You might remember that many of the entertainment TV stations ran network news feeds. Others just simply ran screens about the day’s events. There was no USA network, no ESPN, no MTV. But on PBS, we found children’s programming at a time it was not normally on. For a little while, sitting in the living room floor holding my kids, the world stopped turning that September day, as we watched Big Bird and the Cookie Monster.
Country artist Alan Jackson later wrote a song “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?”.
Some of those lyrics:
Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cryDid you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don’t know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left belowBut I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love
Where where you when the world stopped turning that September day? Your comments are welcome below.
Congressman Jeff Miller Statement On Osama’s Death
May 2, 2011
Shortly after Pres. Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden. Congressman Jeff Miller released the following statement Sunday night:
“Tonight’s confirmation of the killing of Osama Bin Laden by a United States operation is a significant development in the Global War on Terror.
This is a particularly profound moment for the American people. We will never forget those who lost their lives in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as those who lost their lives fighting terror in the field. Our brave men and women in uniform have neutered al Qaeda, and the death of Bin Laden is a significant, symbolic blow to the remnants of the terror network.
Bin Laden created and funded the al Qaeda terror network, which was responsible for numerous attacks including the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. As one of the first Members of Congress sworn in after the 9/11 attacks, and as Member of the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees who has traveled to Afghanistan and Pakistan, I have focused on national defense and security issues. I am eternally grateful for our military and intelligence professionals who serve around the globe.
The death of Bin Laden does not mean the United States can let down its guard. We must remain diligent in the defense of our homeland and in the elimination of terrorist threats against America.”
Suspect Jailed In Hit And Run
May 2, 2011
A 20-year old wanted for murder in connection with a hit and run has been transferred to the Escambia County Jail.
Phillip Michael Chevalier of Cantonment was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on March 8 in St. Johns County, Florida. He’s facing a felony murder charge for the May 6, 2010, hit and run death of 23-year old Billy G. Beck III on Chemstrand Road in Escambia County.
Chevalier was transferred Saturday from the St. Johns County Jail to the Escambia County Jail were he was booked on charges of homicide, hit and run and a probation violation. He remains jailed without bond.
Beck, 23, was walking on Chemstrand Road when he was struck by at least three vehicles. Chevalier, identified by the Florida Highway Patrol as the driver of the first vehicle to strike Beck, fled the scene. Beck’s family maintained that foul play may have been involved in the crash; however there were few leads or witnesses, according to the FHP.
On February 27, Florida Highway Patrol investigators developed additional evidence that led to arrest warrants being issued for Chevalier for felony murder and leaving the scene of accident with death.
Log A Load Bass Tourney To Benefit Children’s Hospital
May 2, 2011
The 15th annual charity Log A Load For Kids Bass Tournament is coming up this weekend to benefit Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
The event will take place Saturday, May 7 at the Swamp House Marina and Landing in Pensacola with $10,000 in guaranteed prize money, including a $3,000 first place prize.
Entry fees are $120 by May 6 or $140 day of the tournament for a two person team. Pre-register at A-1 Accessories/Small Engines on Highway 29 in Cantonment. For more information, click here for a tournament flyer.
Not About The Catch: Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo Held In North Escambia
May 1, 2011
“I think I got a big one!”
The sounds of excitement were all around Saturday for the 37th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill.
Over the history of the fishing rodeo, it has been held at locations ranging from Ft. Pickens to the Three Mile Bridge in Pensacola. Since 2001, it has been held at Jantz’s Catfish Pond on South Highway 99, just off Highway 97.
Dozens of volunteers stood ready Saturday to help the disabled. They baited hooks, tossed a line and offered words of friendly encouragement.
Dozens of disabled people were registered in Saturday’s fishing rodeo. They were from around the area, including Pensacola and Century. Several residents from the Century Care Center participated. The Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization. Escambia Grain in Walnut Hill supplies the cold drinks, Escambia River Electric Cooperative supplies the ice, the Walnut Hill Mennonite Youth Group supplies and serves the lunch, and the Masons from Milton volunteer to set up the fishing tackle and help clean the fish.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from the 37th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
About 800 Graduate From UWF
May 1, 2011
About 800 students graduated from the University of West Florida on Saturday. The following students from Escambia and Santa Rosa County met the 2011 spring semester graduation requirements.
Cantonment
Associate of arts: Danielle Dunn, Ashlee Mobley, Katelyn Williams.
Bachelor’s degree: Hannah Aviles, David Bell, Eric Berggren, Kevin Branch, Amanda Breaux, Thomas Broxton, Kevin Bunch, Audrey Burch, Amanda Byers, Cody Castleberry, Yun-Wei Chang, Virginia Coleman, Michael Curran, Melissa Garcia, Rachel Godwin, Kyle Hall, Tranecia Harris, Rebekah Johansen, Paula-Jean Johnson, Mary Jones, Matthew Kirkland, Christina Kwon, Joseph Lee, Kimberly McCullough, Amanda Palmer, John Pavlus, Steven Perz, Jessica Phelps, Joseph Potts, Cynthia Priggemeier, John Przybylowicz, Kayla Rawson, Jimmy Reaves, Elizabeth Sandberg, Christopher Sherwin, Jennifer Simmons, Joshua Stanton, Amy Ste.croix, Jacqueline Steiner, Jeremy Thompson, Amber Toop, Marisa Vulcano, Kristen Whiddon, Taylor Whittle, Jonathan Wiggins.
Master’s degree: Wayne Abrahamson, Lorraine Henseler, Brandy Ingram, Michael Mills, Catherine Rudd, John Stelzer, Jean Stout.
Doctoral degree: Dana Boddy.
Century
Bachelor’s degree: Oliver Amerson, Tiffany Berry, Stella Harrelson, Amy Underwood.
McDavid
Bachelor’s degree: Kari Johnsen, William Lucas, Amanda Moretz, Adrea Watford.
Molino
Associate of arts: Kimberly Hardin.
Bachelor’s degree: William Gilley, Jeremy Greenwell, Stacey Hardin, Christina Harman, Tiffany Patterson, Kathryn Venettozzi.
Master’s degree: Leilani Mason.
Walnut Hill
Associate of Arts: Keswanna Johnson
Bachelor’s degree: Whitney Phillips.
Pensacola
Associate of Arts: Andrew Adcox, Lauren Bell, Danielle Cavener, Amanda dela Cruz, Anthony Griffin, Jennifer Harrison, Kristy Horner, Kayla Jordan, Justin Lane, Qing Lin, Kaitlin Mitchell, Robert Murphy, Mellissa Murray, Thao Nguyen, Kadija Peart, Ashley Perkins, Javarius Powell, Ilea Roller, William Van horn, Laura Wermers, Tiffany Wilcox.
Bachelor’s degree: Clarence Abercrombie, Erin Abercrombie, Garion Adkins, Bree Agustin, Sandra Akins, Juliette Albesa, Ashley Allen, Jami Allred, Precious Amos, Roseann Amos, Diana Anglero, Laura Arnold, Hillary Asid, Shelley Austin, Jorge Avino, Joshua Baber, Felicia Batzloff, Jeffrey Beacham, Stacy Bennett, Helen Billy, Karri Bisbee, Michael Blake, Brianne Blizzard, David Blum, Vitor Boccardo, Igor Bogunovic, Andrew Bonner, Zachary Bookout, Alicyn Booth, Justina Bowen, Stephanie Bowling, Mary Bradford, Daniel Braun, Titus Brewster, Rose Bridges, Farren Brooks, Stephanie Browning, Latasha Bryant, Renee Burkenpas, Christina Campbell, Elizabeth Carnes, Shaun Carpentier, Jason Case, Derrick Castillo, Kristen Cavener, Yen Chau, Po-Wei Chou, Brandon Clark, Jessica Clark, Sharon Clark, Jarett Coleman, Krystal Coleman, Cydney Colley, Derek Corporon, Kathryn Coseo, Andrya Crossland, Stacy Daniel, Tifany Daniels, Susan Dark, Kristina Davis, Matthew Davis, Natalie Davis, Jason Daw, Brett Deavenport, Nancy Dennis, James Denunzio, Christopher Dewey, Lianne Diehl, Kyle Dilbert, Samuel Dirden, Elana Dodge, Michael Dorsey, Rosella Dozier, Thom Drew, Shane Drye, Jason Dubose, Hypaesha Dunn, Timothy Dyson, Shawn Eckhouse, Kathleen Ehlers, Donald Elder, Michael Ellis, Stephanie Encinas, Meagan Enderson, Jessica Engel, Natalie Esson, Hollie Evans, Nathanial Ferguson, Ashley Ferrell, Emmalee Fournier, Ayla Freeman, Betsy Freeman, Carolyn Fritz, Richette Gaines, Nicholas Garza, Kristen Gibbs, Amy Gibson, Jordan Gilliland, Carolyn Glass, Chris Glenn, Julian Glover, Kimberly Goebel, Thiago Gomes, Jeremy Gorday, Tawnee Gordner, Adrian Gordon, Samone Gould, Gary Graves, Jeremy Gray, Ryan Gray, Cody Greene, Samantha Greenwood, Mary Greer, Megan Griffin, Axel Grissett, Pamela Guzman, Stephen Hafner, Joshua Haggard, John Hahn, Jordan Hall, Kristin Hall, Dale Halstead, Jimmy Hamamoto, Brenda Hamilton, Megan Hansen, Samantha Hansen, Sara Harlow, Christopher Harrington, Sarah Harvell, Capri Harvey, Jonathan Harwood, Ashley Heiser, Shelley Henseler, Stuart Hibyan, Donald Hill, Derek Hodge, Jeffrey Hoffman, Joshua Hogan, Michael Hogan, Christean Hollinger, Timothy Holmes, Michelle Hoover, Ashlee Hudnall, Joseph Jackson, Samir Jaga, Devina James, Michael Jansen, Kelle Kabaci, Amy Karl, James Kelly, Kevin Kelly, Bethany Kelvington, Peter Kennedy, Ashley Kerr, Michael Key, Ryan King, Travis King, Amy Kuhnen, Bruno Kuloba, Catherine Landers, Christy Larsen, Jason Lautier, Jessica Lee, Lauren Lentile, Brittany Lepinay, Courtney Lepinay, Christopher Leuchtman, Charlyne Lewis, Drysanna Lewis, Laura Lloyd, Jessica Locklear, Courtney Loeb, Haley Long, Melissa Lopez, Drew Lovelace, Gary Macmullen, Heather Madden, James Magaha, Racheal Makla, Jacquelyn Manfredo, Faustino Martinez, Samantha Matthews, Wilmer McCants, Shane McClure, Heather McGovern, Richmond McKay, Ricardo McKenzie, Alexia McLendon, Drew Memtsas, Patrick Meza, Emily Milford, Mary Mills, Kendrick Mitchell, Kyla Mucci, Mary Mundy, Yazmine Nanasca, Emily Nash, Lindsey Neese, Soyong Newman, Diane Nguyen, Honey Nguyen, Michelle Nguyen, Tam Nguyen, Cindy Nichols-Harigel, Katie Norenberg, Lauren Novatka, Gabriel Odom, Jessica Oehmsen, Jaqueline Pablo, Gregory Padgett, Aimee Pardini, Jeffrey Parks, Keena Parshotam, Lisa Pate, Monty Pate, Dhara Patel, Patricia Pearce, Lauren Pearcey, Brittany Peck, Valery Peters, Joshua Peterson, Erin Phillips, Johnna Phillips, Nicholas Plombon, Richie Postrano, Liberty Preston, Felicia Qualls, Ana Quesada, Brian Quinn, Regina Ramirez, Trevor Redding, Stephanie Reed, Travis Reed, Marigold Reyes, Jessica Reynolds, Ryan Rietz, Sebastian Rivera, Amanda Robar, Chad Robbins, Sloan Robbins, Logan Roberts, Melissa Rodriguez, Micah Roland, Laura Rondinelli, Jose Rozo, Alice Rush, Benjamin Rush, Robert Rutledge, Alyssa Louise San Luis, Sara Schell, Christopher Schofield, Jennifer Schultz, Kristen Scott, Manoocher Sharifi, Seneca Shelton, Claire Siniard, Meagan Skeen, Christina Smith, Kimberly Smith, Rachel Smith, Shane Sockwell, Katie Soles, Marianne Stchur, Ronald Stephon, Preston Stokes, Angelica Sullivan, Sean Taylor, Keith Teague, Shannon Teefey, Kimberly Thompson, Benjamin Thorn, Brittany Thorsen, Tatum Tirado, Kristen Todd, Adriana Torres, Christie Torres, Jamie Turner, Andreha Upshaw, Luis Uribe, Gregory Uzdevenes, Daniel Valentine, Michael Vasilou, Tuan Vu, Kathryn Walker, Matthew Walker, Adrienne Wallace, Adam Ward, Na keshia Watson, Jonathan Watts, Laurel Watts, Debbie Weathersbee, Corey Weaver, Sean Webster, Ian Werth, Jamie White, Joanna White, Vanessa White, Robert Whitfield, Kasey Wicker, Lakesha Williams, Melissa Williams, Annie Wingett, Christopher Wood, Dan Woodcock, Emily Woodrum, Ginger Woods, Michelle Woolwine, Brittany Worley, Jennifer Wyatt, Bryan Yerks, Joshua Zeller, Shaina Ziggler.
Master’s degree: Glenda Adams, Theresa Agosto, Alice Bancroft, David Beddick, Richard Benjamin, Catherine Bogese, Beate Bolton, Tramaine Breaux, Ryan Broome, Karen Broughton, Tiffany Chen, Ashley Clark, Megan Clarke, Leteja Crenshaw, Robert Cross, Marguerette Cutaio, Laura Dulin, Laquita Extine, Pauline Flores, Kristi Ging, Joy Goetter, Adrian Goss, Veronda Griffin, Julie Grimsley, John Gunther, Brooke Hardy, Ian Harvey, Lydia Henderson, Sunne Heubach, Robert Hill, Samantha Hill, Erica Hilton, Ashley Hogan, Kenny Holmes, Michelle Horton, Patrick Houghton, Tricia Hubbell, Richard Hurst, Shabnam Irwin, Larry James, Terry Johnson, Jolee Josephs, Nathan Kinard, Colby Kinder, Eric Kollar, Matthew Kuza, Adam Leja, Christina Lewis, Kathryn Lewis, Meiga Loho-Noya, Kendra Lukowski, Rhonda Lundy, Marcia Massie, Jennifer Maule, Laura McEntire, Kevin McGlone, Jennifer Melcher, Shanon Menda, Dolor Meyer, Brian Nanney, Concetta Nelson, Shante’ Newton-Meyer, Tuyet Nguyen, Micha Owens, Melissa Padgett, John Pantages, Kate Peabody, Ashley Pennewill, Teri Perkins, James Poindexter, Robert Randolph, Kasi Rhyne, Kelly Richter, Jan Robbins, Sandra Rock, Catherine Romero, Patrick Ryan, Mary Shepherd, John Shiefer, Jessica Simmons, Erika Smith, Jeremy Sparks, Jonathan Sparks, Sabrina Stewart, Stacey Taylor, Travis Tharp, Jose Ugarte, Kathryn Van Dyck, Lindsay Whidden, Joseph Williams, Luminita Williams, Matrice Woods, Thomas Yarbrough, Karen York.
Specialist’s degree: Kathryn Clark, Maureen Cowart, Christopher McFarland, Elizabeth Orfanello, Vicki Yelder.
Doctoral degree: Michelle Gaudette, Pearl Peters.
Pensacola Beach
Bachelor’s degree: Amber Baughn, Michael Studer.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Gulf Breeze
Associate of Arts: Jennifer Holder.
Bachelor’s degree: Thomas Cahill, Sarah Clark, Misty Clarke, Kristy Colbert, Heather Delacruz-Stevens, Paula Diehnelt, Philip Elsas, Mary Fossbender, Laura Gincauskas, Robert Griffin, Ashley Hellums, Sean Henderson, Molly Hollingsworth, Adam Horton, Corissa Ipock, Carly Langmaid, Michelle Lawson, Joel Lorenz, Patrick Los, Peter McKinney, Karl McMillen, Kismet Mepham, Kimberly Messer, Kyle Messer, Whitney Morgan, Ava Nelson, Allie Norse, Melissa Oakes, Jarrod Palmer, Meagan Rea, Danza Riatusso, Ashley Rotolo, Jacob Rouden, Steven Scherling, Ryan Schnippert, Rebecca Sheeder, Nicholas Spencer, William Thomas, Robert Uniacke, Matthew Warren, Ashley Weatherall.
Master’s degree: Katelynn Asbell, Jaime Aughtman, Karla Caillouet, Gwendolyn Cobb, Jessica Gillis, Karen Lynch, Patrick Lynch, Connie Painter, Carrie Phelps, Nicholas Smith, Erika Wilhite.
Jay
Bachelor’s degree: Bryan Harper, Natalie Hawsey, Melody Helms, Jill Massey, Lindsey Peacher, Alicia Thrush.
Milton
Associate of Arts: Glenn Grantner.
Bachelor’s degree: Samantha Adams, Ashley Anderson, Michelle Baker, Lacy Barentine, Elizabeth Barragan, Grace Borelli, William Borelli, Alisha Clary, Brooke Coulter, Tanya Cronin, Kristel Davenport, Angela Dees, Monica Denney, Elizabeth Dunn, Maria Dunn, Robert Ebanks, Travis Erickson, Susan Fitzpatrick, Kristen Georgiades, Daniel Goff, Michael Hamel, Alixandra Heckman, Ryan Holtman, Thomas Jenson, Theresa Kemp, Ashley Kirkland, Jillian Marcanio, Julian Mastroni, Madison Maughon, Jowanda McCrabb, Chad McDaniel, Tiffany McWilliams, Darcy Morgan, Chandra Murray, Erika Myers, Rebekah Neely, Jonathan O’Neil, Caitlin Peacher, Richardson Perez, Samuel Peterson, Ali Priest, Carla Salter, Miranda Schulz, Hillary Shouppe, Brian Spotts, Lindsey Stephan, Katrina Stubblefield, Timothy Swager, Rebecca Thomas, Tatyana Weisenbarger, Bret Wilbanks.
Master’s degree: Sara Baggett, Mary Beverly, Amy Cash, Jonathan Creel, Karen Crisco, Christopher Gregory, Audrey Harding, Summer Hargraves, Ashlea Jensen, Erica Mack, William Milam, Dustin Pappas, Carla Quinn, Timothy Rowell, Sheramy Scott, Michael Shouppe, Jean Siebenaler.
Doctoral degree: Regina Lipnick.
Navarre
Associate of Arts: Alisha Malies.
Bachelor’s degree: Jennifer Beaton, Matthew Bogan, Jasmine Brockhum, Jason Burt, Christina Cole, Patrick Crowley, Kayla Davis, Heather English, Michael Esquitin-Preston, Richard Gauthier, Katelynne Grissom, Zachery Haden, Kelly Hagen, Michael Hite, Shasta Hunt, Tomie Leonard, Leslye McClennahan, Brittany McPherson, Joel Moore, Trisha Palpallatoc, Anthony Percy, David Perkins, Stephanie Pfiester, Jessica Pickering, Robert Pickering, Talia Rivas, Patrick Rizzo, Mellie Roberts, Alexandra Rosier, Shaun Sizemore, Chelsea Stewart, Gaby Stockman, Beverly Torres, Brian Vander wilt, Todd Wiegman, Ian Williams
Master’s degree: Caroline Clark, Celena Hayes, Cynthia Hudson, Joanna Scott, Margaret Wallek.
Specialist’s degree: Beth Baker, Angelica Jackson.
Doctoral degree: Amy Bush.
Pace
Associate of Arts: Alexander Dufano, Emily Hawkins, Sylvia Kratz, Sophie Tan.
Bachelor’s degree: Melody Alviola, Lisa Bailey, Ashley Barfield, Amanda Barnhill, Wallace Brown, Alexander Caldwell, Richard Chambers, Amanda Clanton, Brittany Collier, Autumn Dunn, Celeste Dunn, Tonya Errickson, Bonnie Forrest, Matthew Foster, Daryl Freeman, Kenneth Gill, Patricia Gillespie, Matthew Harley, Donald Hartsell, Lindsay Hill, Ryan Holladay, Tara Holstein, Michele Hutson, Elizabeth Isphording, Joseph Jones, Marci Kennison, Nathalie Ledesma, Jona Leonard, Danielle Macdonald, Christopher Mallick, James Martin, Courtney Murphy, Erica Pounds, Amanda Reaser, Jennifer Reid, Daryl Robinson, Heather Robinson, Jessica Rogers, Regina Rutherford, Mark Still, Melanie Sullivan, Carmen Terrell, Brittany Urnick.
Master’s degree: Stefanie Boardman, Eric Cook, Jennifer Cox, Linda Dimaria, Micheal Franklin, Christopher Larimer, Mallory Rogers, Ashley Rudd, Cynthia Simpson, Mary Sumner, Holley Williamson.
Doctoral degree: Brigette Robinson.
Second Mistrial For Billings Murder Suspect Stallworth
May 1, 2011
The second trial of Billings murder suspect Donnie Stallworth of Brewton ended with another mistrial Saturday afternoon.
Stallworth is facing two counts of first degree murder in connection with the shooting deaths of the Beulah couple in July 2009 — one of seven people charged in the double murder. The former Air Force staff sergeant went on trial last month, but a judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not decide his fate during nine hours of deliberations. His second trial this week came to an end Saturday when the jury announced they were deadlocked after two days of deliberations.
Judge Nick Geeker has scheduled a third trial for Stallworth beginning May 23.
Stallworth was accused of being in the home at time of the murders, armed with a gun. The accusations came from two co-defendants, 16-year old Rakeem Florence and 21-year old Fredrick Thorton. Both pleaded not contest to a lessor second degree murder charge in exchange for their testimony.