Tate Students Present Vocal Performances For School Board
March 23, 2024
Three talented Tate high School students performed this week for the Escambia County School Board.
Violet Manning was first, singing “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid. She was followed by Max Troung, who sang “I’m Alive” from Next To Normal. Isabella Brown closed out the performance with an animated rendition of “Parents Lie” from Freaky Friday the Musical.
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Century Owes FDOT Over A Half Million Dollars For Highway 29 Utility Relocation
March 22, 2024
Relocating utilities for a current Highway 29 construction project will cost the Town of Center over a half million dollars over the next 15 years.
A $4.7 million Florida Department of Transportation safety project to resurface Highway 29 between Henry and Cottage streets began in January 2023. FDOT will also upgrade traffic signals, drainage structures, pavement markings, and driveways, while also improving curb ramps and sidewalks to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
While the Highway 29 project is a state project, the Town of Century was required to relocate water, sewer and natural gas lines at the town’s expense.
In August 2022, it was estimated that the total cost would be $264,772.83, with the town making payments over a decade.
Now that the utility relocation is nearing completion, the new total is $554,964.
The town council this week authorized Mayor Luis Gomez, Jr. to sign a 15-year promissory note with FDOT for the full amount.
The entire project is expected to be completed later this year.
Pictured: Work on Highway 29 in Century as seen Thursday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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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