Snow, Santa And Gifts For All: Christmas Parade At Escambia Westgate
December 9, 2023
Every child received a gift during the annual Christmas parade Friday at Escambia Westgate School.
The gifts were thanks to the employee-supported non-profit Ascend Cares, and the gifts were delivered by the Grinch and Santa Claus.
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Northview High School Band Holds Winter Concert
December 9, 2023
The Northview High School Band’s annual Winter Concert was held Friday night in the school’s theatre.
The festive concert featured both Northview’s Jazz Band and Concert Band.
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Hometown Christmas: Century Holds Annual Parade
December 9, 2023
The annual Christmas Parade rolled through Century Friday afternoon, featuring local floats and plenty of throws.
Floats included a reproduction of the historic Old 100 logging train once used by the Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company.
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FPL Surprises Escambia Veteran And Family With Christmas Decor
December 9, 2023
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), with help from the Navy-Marine Relief Corps Society surprised local Veteran Anthony Riley and his family with much-deserved holiday cheer, energy efficient decorations and presents as a thank you for his dedication to his community and country.
This marked the 16th consecutive year of FPL’s holiday program, which gives back to local heroes, like Anthony, for their service. Riley served in the Navy for 14 years, stationed on the USS John C. Stennis, the seventh of the Nimitz-class of nuclear-powered supercarriers in the United States Navy. He was the only soldier to reach second class in his department. Now retired, Anthony’s commitment to service is still evident in his everyday life, supporting his extended family through medical challenges.
FPL surprised the family this week with thousands of LED lights, solar-powered decorations and other energy-efficient décor.
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Cantonment Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Two Children
December 8, 2023
A Cantonment man is charged with allegedly sexually abusing two children who lived with him.
Nathan Toms, age 49 of Winter Circle, was charged with four counts of sexual battery against a victim over age 12 but under 18, four counts of molesting a child aged over 12 but under 15 and two counts of child abuse.
Two children told authorities that he sexually abused them between January 2017 and December 2019, according to an arrest report.
One of the children said the family “relied on Nathan financially” while living with him and they “did not want to upset the family dynamic”.
According to the report, Toms admitted during a phone call to sexually abusing the two children.
Seven other siblings lived with the family, and deputies state in their report, “There are concerns for the additional minor children between the ages of 10 and 17 still residing in the home with Nathan.”
Toms was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $710,000.
Two Finalists Named For Escambia Children’s Trust Director
December 8, 2023
There are two finalists for the next executive director of the Escambia Children’s Trust.
They are:
- Lindsey Cannon — regional executive director for the Children’s Home Society and
- Walker Wilson — executive director of the Downtown Improvement Board.
The ECT’s first executive director, Tammy Greer, resigned unexpectedly back in August.
Cannon and Wilson will be officially considered by the full ECT board at an upcoming meeting.
Northview High Students Receive Required CPR Training
December 8, 2023
Nemours Children’s Health Pensacola continued their work this week towards the goal to provide hands-on CPR training to every eleventh grade student in the Escambia County Public School District. These trainings, held in partnership with the American Heart Association, are led by Nemours Childrens Health pediatric specialists as a way to ensure that every high school in the Escambia County Public School District is able to meet the Florida statute that requires students in 9th and 11th grade to participate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
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Northview High School was the second school to receive training in the 2023-2024 school year. Students gathered in the gym to learn how to properly perform chest compressions on CPR manikins. According to the American Heart Association, immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. With more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occurring outside of a hospital setting each year, bystander intervention plays a crucial role in patient outcome.
By the end of the school year, more than 2,000 students across seven Escambia County high schools will have received training on how to effectively administer CPR, as well as instruction on how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
In addition to training provided by Nemours Children’s Health, Escambia County Public Schools have also received CPR Training kits donated by the American Heart Association. In the coming years, these kits will provide the opportunity for thousands of students to learn life saving CPR skills that could make the difference between tragedy and survival/recovery for a cardiac arrest victim.
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University of West Florida To Mark Over 100,000 Graduates At Fall Commencement
December 8, 2023
The University of West Florida will reach a significant milestone, officially surpassing 100,000 graduates during the University’s Fall 2023 Commencement this Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Pensacola Bay Center.
“Our 100,000 alumni have boldly entered the world and dynamically impacted their professions and communities,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders. “Today, you’ll find our graduates filling roles as accountants and educators, nurses and military leaders, entrepreneurs and engineers. We are proud of their many accomplishments, and their support of the University as alumni tells us they are proud of their alma mater.”
UWF alumni have made their mark in all 50 U.S. states and in 70 countries around the world. The University has nine regional alumni chapters throughout the country that foster local connections to the UWF community.
UWF Alumni Association president Whitney Fike said the 100,000 milestone represents a lot more than an impressive number.
“The achievement of 100,000 alumni symbolizes a vast network of success stories, shared experiences, and continuing connections,” Fike said. “Each graduate contributes to the university’s legacy, and together, we celebrate the collective impact of knowledge, achievement, and lifelong connections forged within the UWF community.”
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Rain Moving In For The Weekend
December 8, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. South wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Clinic To Assist Participants In Restoring Driving Privileges
December 8, 2023
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver License Clinic on Friday, March 15, 2024, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or canceled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building located at 190 Governmental Center in Pensacola.
Registration will begin on December 15, 2023, at 9 a.m., and is open to the first 150 registered participants. To register, go to https://escambiacountydriverlicenseclinic2024.eventbrite.com.
Registered participants should closely monitor the email address provided at registration, as email will be the primary form of communication between participants and the clinic staff. Additional information may also be requested by email. Failure to provide requested information may result in cancelled registration.
Individuals who registered for previous clinics and failed to appear will be automatically placed on the waiting list until all eligible participants have had an opportunity to register. The waiting list does not transfer to future clinics; therefore, participants will be required to re-register in order to participate in the future. Walk-ins will not be able to participate.
Staff from the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office, Florida Department of Revenue, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the State Attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender, along with judges and court staff, will work together to assist registrants and provide individualized information relevant to each participant’s personal circumstances. The goal of the clinic is to provide “one-stop shopping” for citizens to interact with the appropriate state agencies and/or the court so they can determine how to regain their driving privileges. The clinic will not be able to assist individuals with licenses revoked, suspended, or cancelled due to out-of-state matters. Additionally, the clinic will not waive outstanding financial obligations or address pending criminal charges or charges for which an individual is currently on probation.
Driver licenses may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including failure to pay traffic tickets or child support, accumulation of too many points on one’s driving record, or designation as a habitual traffic offender. Licenses may also be revoked as a consequence of entering a plea to certain crimes, such as driving under the influence or certain drug-related offenses.