Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month
January 30, 2024
Ernest Ward Middle School has announced their December Students of the Month. They are (L-R) eighth grader Hunter Parker, seventh grader Shelby Riffenburg and sixth grader Josiah Randolph. They are pictured with Principal Tyvanna Boulanger. Photo for NorthEscambambia.com, click to enlarge.
Community Health Pharmacist Awarded Grant To Improve Antibiotic Use
January 30, 2024
A Community Health Northwest Florida pharmacist has been awarded a grant to enhance patients’ use and knowledge of antibiotics.
Ryan Pinto, PharmD, received the $5,000 highly competitive research grant that will be used to help patients in underserved rural North Florida using antibiotics to treat infections. He was one of only eight people in the U.S. to receive the American Society of Health System Pharmacists Foundation Pharmacy Resident Research Grant.
A Pensacola native, Pinto is working for one year at CHNWF as a resident as part of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health (CoPPS, IPH).
Pinto will be part of a research team that will investigate the impact of an antibiotic stewardship program. This enables collaborative work with a doctor to ensure that patients receive appropriate antibiotics and improves the health of those with infections.
After earning a Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University, Pinto returned to Pensacola to care for a familiar population. He says many of the people who visit the center’s pharmacy don’t have a primary care doctor.
“I’m honored and grateful to receive a grant that will have a direct impact on the people who may not receive this attention elsewhere,” Pinto said. “I’m learning a lot and enjoy working with the FAMU faculty and staff and the Community Health staff.”
The grant’s funding will provide resources and be used to hire a biostatistician to manage information obtained through surveys of providers and patients of Community Health. The questionnaires will help determine what they understand about antibiotics and how they should be used to treat illnesses.
A priority for the research led by pharmacists is to educate the community about changes in guidelines and directions for taking antibiotics.
Okere is the mentor to pharmacy residents at the center. Encouraging patients to ask pharmacists questions is another priority for residents because they often don’t have pharmacists to counsel them.
“Patients can experience side effects if given the wrong antibiotic which can lead to them going to the hospital. Our goal is to help prevent adverse effects from occurring,” Okere said.
Okere is optimistic about the study’s outcomes as a precursor to another sizable grant the center has applied for to widen research and reach.
The ASHP Foundation grant “supports quality health service research focused on practice advancement conducted by residents in ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency programs or by residents in pharmacy residency programs” who have applied for ASHP accreditation.
Additional Development Proposed In Devine Farm Area Would Bring ‘Wildwood Estates’ To 1,067 Lots
January 29, 2024
Additional phases with 215 news lots would bring a development in the area of Devine Road and South Country Road 97 to a total of 1,067 lots, on 777 acres, according to county applications.
The first three phases with 451 lots — Bookhaven 1 and 2, and Iron Rock 1 — are completed. The next three phases, Bookhaven 3 and 4, and Iron Rock 2 are under construction with 401 additional lots.
The remaining phases of Wildwood Estates are currently undeveloped, according to filings with the Escambia County Development Review Committee. Phase 7 will include 13 lots. There are 43 lots proposed for Phase 8 and 159 for Phase 9 in the plans filed by Devine Farms, LLC/Rodney Sutton.
An amended development between Escambia County and Devine Farms, Inc allows up to 1,200 lots.
The plans are in the staff internal review process with no public meeting yet scheduled before the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
2024 Northview Baseballl Roster Announced
January 29, 2024
The Northview Chiefs have named their 2024 baseball team.
The roster is:
- Robbie Bodiford
- Jack Boutwell
- Jackson Bridges
- Luke Chavers
- Ayden Crabtree
- Taylor Curtis
- Kobi Fiorenti
- Tyler Gilmore
- Brayden Gindl
- Gage Harrison
- Nate Jones
- Kelan Jurey
- Dane King
- Rylan Minor
- Easten Odom
- Jase Portwood
- Colby Pugh
- Brodie Rhodes
- Wyatt Scruggs
- Grayden Sheffield
- Brady Smith
- James Smith
- Will Strawbridge
- Jayden White
Jay Woman Claims Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth Over $120,000 Sold In Molino
January 29, 2024
A Jay woman has claimed a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket purchased in Molino.
The Florida Lottery said Tara Dawn Kerr took the cash option in claiming a ticket worth $122,318.87. The ticket was sold at the Molino First Stop on Highway 95A at Molino Road and was the only winning ticket in the Thursday evening, January 25 drawing.
The January 25 winning numbers were 1-17-23-26-36.
Near Freezing Monday Night
January 29, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Man Armed With Machete Arrested After Standoff With Escambia Deputies In Bratt
January 28, 2024
A man allegedly armed with a machete was taken into custody after a standoff with deputies Saturday morning in Bratt.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5700 block of Dortch Road, just off West Highway 4, after the residents reported that a man that does live there had barricaded himself inside the home with a machete and was refusing to leave.
According to the callers, “the suspect claimed he would die before going to prison,” Sgt. Melony Peterson said.
Responding deputies made entry after a short time to find 32-year old Nathan Arron Mack hiding under a bed. He was taken into custody without incident.
Peterson said it was later determined that Mack was originally welcomed into the home by the residents but later refused to leave.
“He started to act out of sorts which scared the victims, so they exited the home,” Peterson said.
There were no injuries reported in the incident.
Mack was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of drug paraphernalia and trespassing. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 29 Rollover Crash
January 28, 2024
There were no serious injuries reported in a rollover crash Saturday morning on Highway 29 in McDavid.
The teen driver lost control and ran off the roadway about 10:40 a.m. in the area of Champion Drive and the West Fraser Sawmill. The vehicle came to rest on its roof in brush in the ditch.
Reports indicated the teen was able to get out of the vehicle before firefighters arrived.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details.
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2024 Tate Lady Aggies Softball Rosters Announced
January 28, 2024
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Tate softball has announced their 2024 Lady Aggies roster. Play begins with a Pre-Season Classic at Tate February 13 and 15. The regular season begins February 20 as the Lady Aggies host Crestview.
VARSITY
- Kate Balagbagan
- Olivea Latner
- Kylea Gibbs
- Elizabeth Mcvay
- Lacy Wilson
- Tristen Showalter
- Amburleigh Laird
- Blakely Campbell
- Kara Wine
- Aubree Jordan
- Jordan Smith
- Carlyn Ham
- Peyton Womack
- Kaylie Mitchell
JUNIOR VARSITY
- Kinzlee Biggs
- Peyton Wilson
- Jordyn Banks
- Madison Smillie
- Aubree Gorum
- Kacie Tolbert
- Carmen Morris
- Keanna Smith
- Chloe Engle
- Olivia Messer
- Paisley Smith
- Kierstyn Phillips
- Kingsley Wann
- Tatianna Yahle
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
P.C. Wu Receives God In Government Award
January 28, 2024
Leaders from across the area gathered Saturday morning at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola for the 47th Annual Governmental Prayer Breakfast.
P.C. Wu was named the 2024 recipient of the God in Government Award.
The purpose of the prayer breakfast, which transcends denominational and political affiliation, is to encourage moral and spiritual values in government. The breakfast was started by a group of ministers from the Greater Cantonment-Ensley Ministerial Alliance and is today led by a diverse committee that believes in preserving the original mission of encouraging moral and spiritual values in government.
The 2023 recipient Chip Simmons presents the 2024 God in Government Award recipient P.C. Wu. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
