Retired Deputy Wayne Gulsby Inducted Into U.S. Police Canine Hall of Fame
March 22, 2024
Retired Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Wayne Gulsby of Molino was inducted into The United States Police Canine Association Region 1 Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday.
Gulsby’s law enforcement career began when he started working at the Escambia County Road Prison at age 20. Two years later, he transferred to the Escambia County Jail as a corrections officer. In 1001, he took over the only canine position in the jail, working with a single purpose K-9 named Magic. In 1992, he was promoted out of K-9 to the position of corporal at the jail.
While working at the jail, he attended the police academy at George Stone.
After completing the police academy at working at the jail for another nine years, he took a voluntary demotion with a pay cut to become a deputy sheriff. In 2000, he was partnered with a K-9 named Duke and assigned to the ECSO Street Crime Unit. He was assigned to do school searches and K-9 demonstrations.
He received numerous awards and certifications over the years.
Pictured: Retired Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Master Deputy Wayne Gulsby and his wife Abbie. Photos by Mary Land for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge
Pace Tops Tate 14-4 To Win Aggie Classic (With Gallery)
March 22, 2024
The Pace Patriots won the 29th annual Aggie Classic championship Thursday night 14-4 over the Tate Aggies.
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Sammy Roberts earned the win for the Patriots, giving up three hits and one run in five innings, striking out one and walking one.
Logan Kimmons took the loss for the Aggies, going three and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs and six hits while striking out three and walking three.
Ketch King went 1-for-3 at the plate and one RBI to lead the Aggies. Kaleb Posta, and Brayden Beck each added one hit for the Aggies.
Grant Walters was 3-3 for Pace with a home run and three RBIs. Glenn Brooks also had a Patriot homer.
The Patriots were undefeated in the Aggie Classics, while Tate was 3-1.
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Mobile Driver’s License, Tax Collector Services Were In Century Thursday
March 22, 2024
Driver’s license and other tax collector services were available in Century Thursday,, and MILO will be returning next month.
Mobile Licensing and Identification Office (MILO) is a fully functional tax collector office on wheels, offering a range of services. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration, receive a parking placard, transfer a title, pay property taxes, and apply for a business tax receipt. Written and driving tests are not available from the MILO unit.
MILO is scheduled to be back at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on April 18 and May 16.
Pictured: A citizens receives services at MILO at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on Thursday. NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Choctaw Softball Gets Past Tate 2-1 (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2024
The Tate Lady Aggies fell 2-1 to Choctaw Thursday night at home.
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Peyton Womack went seven innings for the Lady Aggies, surrendering two runs on four hits while striking out two and walking six.
Lacy Wilson, Kate Balagbagan, Blakely Campbell, and Peyton Womack each had one hit Tate.
Up next, the Lady Aggies will host Milton after spring break on April 4. The Strike Out Cancer Game that was set for March 22 has been rescheduled due to weather for April 5.
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Third Republican Prefiles For Escambia Commission District 5
March 22, 2024
A third candidate has prefiled for Escambia County Commission District 5 race in the 2024 election.
John Taylor, Jr. of Jacks Branch Road filed his paperwork as a Republican Thursday morning with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Incumbent Steven Barry and James Hilburn have also prefiled.
Northview Beats Gulf Breeze 7-1
March 22, 2024
The Northview Chiefs beat the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 7-1 Thursday night in Gulf Breeze.
Jamison Gilman earned the win for the Lady Chiefs, giving up five hits and one run in seven innings, while striking out five and walking one.
Avery Stuckey and Chloe Ragsdale both had two hits for Northview. Ragsdale and Mikayla McAnally drove in two runs each for NHS.
Pictured: On their senior night, the Gulf Breeze Dolphins honored the senior Northview Chiefs. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Milton
March 22, 2024
Tate boys and girls tennis took wins over Milton Thursday. The boys won 7-0, going to 10-1 overall. The girls improved to 6-4 on the season with their 4-3 win. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Gets 3-2 Walk-Off Win Over T.R. Miller
March 22, 2024
The Northview Chiefs had a 3-2 walk-off win over T.R. Miller Thursday night in Bratt.
Starting pitcher Brady Smith gave up seven hits and two runs in six innings, striking out six and walking one. Grayden Sheffield surrendering zero hits, striking out one and walking two during a scoreless inning in relief.
Jayden White had two RBIs for Northview. Sheffield was 1-3 at the plate.
Up next, Northview will beat Pine Forest on March 28 and J.U. Blacksher on March 29.
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Boil Water Notice Issued For Portion of Chemstrand Road And Area
March 21, 2024
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED.
Due to a broken 12-inch water main, ECUA has issued a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of Chemstrand Road and the surrounding area.
Specifically, the boil water notice includes:
- Chemstrand Rd. (Address Range: 8702 – 9131)
- Camden Rd. (Address Range: 106-310)
- Topeka Rd. (Address Range: 207-301)
- Kaylyn Rd. (Address Range: 211-293)
- Lost Oak Dr.
- Beland Rd.
- Kokomo Rd.
- Bellington Rd.
- Arcadia Rd.
- Barker St.
- Fula Dr.
- Crum Ave.
- Danestar Dr.
- Sabrina Dr.
This story will be updated when the advisory has been lifted.
The notice was issued after a 6-inch water main was damaged by a contractor working in the area. Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Residents located in the specified boil water notice area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use eight drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Two independent bacteriological samples have been initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours and the notice will be rescinded at that time.
ECUA crews have completed the repairs and flushed out the lines. Residents within the area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Molino Felon Nabbed By U.S. Marshals Charged With Meth, Fentanyl, Cocaine Trafficking, Weapons Violations
March 21, 2024
A convicted Molino felon nabbed by U.S. Marshals has been accused of trafficking in methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, and weapons possession after fleeing from deputies.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said he had enough fentanyl in his possession to kill every resident in Escambia County plus 25,000 visitors.
David Denver Holland, 42, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in cocaine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing and eluding from a marked patrol vehicle with lights and siren activated, and operating a motor vehicle without a license. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at just over half million dollars. Jail records show he also has a detainer from the U.S. Marshals with an active warrant for federal violation of probation.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed Holland around a black BMW 540i parked behind the Red Roof Inn in the area of Wilde Lake Boulevard and Lavelle Way. He then walked to a nearby gas station before returning to the vehicle and driving away, an arrest report states.
Holland then began to travel eastbound on I-10 at speeds over100 mph, deputies said. The deputies attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens but terminated the pursuit. Holland exited at Highway 29. Deputies later seized the vehicle after it was located parked at a residence on Hope Drive. The observed a man later identified as Holland fleeing from the vehicle. A K-9 was used unusually at the time to locate Holland, and warrants were later issued for his arrest.
A search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, and deputies reported locating illicit items including:
- A safe was located in the trunk containing $14,000, 590 grams of methamphetamine, 170 grams of cocaine and 699.5 grams of fentanyl.
- a black digital scale with residue
- four cell phones
- Four .44 caliber rounds in a bag on top of the center console
- a black Smith & Wesson loaded with seven rounds in the magazine and one round in the chamber.
A U.S. Marshals Task Force later arrested Holland. In his shoulder bag, deputies and marshals reported finding:
- $5,120 in U.S. Currency
- 476.5 grams of methamphetamine
- 41 grams of heroin
- 159.5 grams of cocaine
- miscellaneous drug paraphernalia items
- a smart phone
- a lock picking set
Federal court records show Holland was sentenced in 2019 to 60 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. In 2017, Holland was sentenced to state prison for possession of heroin, possession of cocaine and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Editor’s note: The labels on the photograph were added by the ECSO prior to release.