New: Get Your Vehicle Registration In Molino – Without Waiting In Line
May 25, 2023
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford has introduced a new way to pick up registrations from his office in Molino without the need to get in line.
The Molino tax collector office now has ExpressWay lockers.
Here’s how it works:
- Renew your registration online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
- Receive an email from “Luxer One” when your registration is ready.
- Scan your pickup code at the locker.
- No need to wait in line.
The Escambia County Tax Collector Molino Office is located at 6440 North Highway 95A, in the Molino Community Center complex.
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Second Candidate Prefiles For Escambia School Board District 5
May 25, 2023
A Cantonment man is the second person to prefile for the District 5 seat on the Escambia County School Board.
Joshua Matthew Luther prefiled Wednesday with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
United Way To Offer Mini Grants Up To $5K For Local Nonprofits
May 25, 2023
United Way of West Florida is introducing a new funding opportunity designed to build capacity of nonprofits in our community.
The United Way of West Florida will offer mini grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in Santa Rosa County and Escambia County.
This initiative will provide funding of up to $5,000 to agencies seeking to develop their organizational structure, pursue short-term organization development goals, or execute a one-time project.
“We are particularly interested in supporting grassroots agencies making a positive impact on marginalized communities residing in hard-to-reach areas with limited resources,” said United Way of West Florida CEO Laura Gilliam. “We are committed to becoming more accessible to these types of nonprofit agencies in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.”
To be eligible for consideration, agencies must be registered 501(c)3 organization focusing on education, health, and financial stability services. They must demonstrate financial trustworthiness, maintain an active Board of Directors, and operate with an organizational revenue under $250,000. The application period for mini grants will open in July 2023.
For further information about funding from United Way of West Florida or details on how to apply for mini grants, please contact Mary Zaledonis at mary.zaledonis@uwwf.org.
Blue Wahoos Walked Off By Mississippi Braves
May 25, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos suffered a frustrating defeat on Wednesday night, falling 2-1 to the Mississippi Braves in 10 innings after taking a 1-0 lead to the bottom of the ninth.
Drew Lugbauer tied the game for Mississippi in the ninth with a solo homer, and Tyler Tolve ended the game in the tenth with a two-out RBI single to bring home the winning run.
Pensacola managed only four hits in the game, with a Nasim Nuñez sacrifice fly in the third sending in their lone run of the night.
Jonathan Bermudez was outstanding in his second Blue Wahoos start, fanning eight batters over 6.0 scoreless innings. Cristian Charle worked 2.0 scoreless innings of relief before Brady Puckett (L, 0-1) allowed the game-tying homer to Lugbauer in the ninth and the walk-off single to Tolve in the tenth.
Lugbauer’s homer was his second in as many games for Mississippi, and the 13th in his career against the Blue Wahoos to lead all active Southern League opponents.
José Montilla worked the first four innings for the Braves in a spot start, and Hayden Deal, Jake McSteen and Kyle Wilcox (W, 1-0) each contributed 2.0 scoreless innings of relief to keep Pensacola from adding to their lead.
The Blue Wahoos remain 5.0 games clear of second place Biloxi and Montgomery in the South Division with 28 games to play in the first half.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Braves on Thursday.
written by Erik Bremer, Blue Wahoos; photo Chris Harris Mississippi Braves
Cantonment Man Charged With Allegedly Choking His Girlfriend
May 24, 2023
A Cantonment man is facing charges after allegedly choking his girlfriend on two different occasions.
Brandon Charles Manley, 23, was charged with two felony counts of domestic battery by strangulation and two counts of felony battery with a prior conviction.
Manley allegedly choked his girlfriend on May 1 and May 22. She told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that she began slamming car doors during a verbal altercation with Manley. He grabbed her, shoved her around the house, hit her, choked her and impeded her ability to breathe, according to an arrest report.
“This has been an ongoing occurrence where Manley has choked her. In the past she has been afraid to report Manley’s actions to law enforcement due to fear of retaliation,” the arrest report states.
According to the ECSO, Manley was previously convicted of battery in October 2019.
Manley remained in the Escambia County Jail due to a probation violation charge.
Onward: ECSO To Host Free Movie Night Friday In Beulah
May 24, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will host a free movie night Friday evening at the Escambia County Equestrian Center in Beulah.
Free hotdogs and hamburgers will be served at 5:30 p.m., and the movie “Onward” will begin at 6 p.m.
The Escambia County Equestrian Center is located at 7750 Mobile Highway.
Pictured: A December 2022 Escambia County Sheriff’s Office movie night at Anthony Pleasant Park in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Names 2023 Honors Graduates
May 24, 2023
Northview High School has named their Class of 2023 honors graduates.
They are:
Summa Cum Laude 4.0 and above
- Drake Allen Driskell – Valedictorian
- Blake Richard Yoder – Salutatorian
- Erich Webb Amerson
- Leah Kalyn Anderson
- Terrell Luke Bridges
- Ethan Scott Collier
- William Cross Goslee
- Gaberiel Kohle Harigel
- Cayla Jocelyn Houston
- Meredith Makenzie Johnston
- Shelby Lynn Kent
- Emily Grace Levins
- Sarah Kennedy Long
- Bayllon David Matson
- Elianna Teresa Morales
- David Kaden Odom
- Chase Randal Pugh
- Wyatt Lee Ramsey
- Madison Lee Rowinsky
- Leila Katherine Sanders
- Dustin James Santinelli
- Alana Gayle Shelly
- McKenna Rae Simmons
- Aubrey Michelle Stuckey
- Preston Clay Wilson
- Charles Michael Wood
Magna Cum Laude 3.85 and above
- Logan Taylor Faith
- Caitlyn Sarah Gibson
- Emma Sage Gilmore
- Daniel Liam McGaha
Cum Laude 3.5 and above
- Ryan Steven Andrews
- Riley Marie Blackwell
- Cason Terry Burkett
- Michael Bo Cody
- James Matthew Gruenwald
- Chase Eben Hampton
- Trent Austin Knighten
- Arianna Nicole Littler
- Braeden O’Bryan McGhee
- Megan Taylor McGhee
- Jaidyn Gaia Nordman
- Devin Jeremy Wade Okahashi
- Julia Saige Roberson
- Wesley Sanders
- Vivyan Rebekah Smith
- Kristopher Kole Stewart
- Payton Jean Stoner
Escambia County Schools Volunteers Of The Year Named
May 24, 2023
The Escambia County School Board recently honored the Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year.
They are:
- Outstanding Student Volunteer – Madison Noble, Kingsfield Elementary School
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Breanna Parsons, Blue Angels Elementary School
- Outstanding Senior Volunteer – Gwen Wright, Ensley Elementary School
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Turkey Out Of Season, Captive Racoon, Fishing Violations
May 24, 2023
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement recently reported the following activity:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Specialist Allgood was conducting resource inspections when he observed a vessel with fishing rods returning to a boat ramp. While conducting a fisheries inspection on the vessel, Officer Allgood found the subject to be in possession of two greater amberjack during a closed season and one undersized gray triggerfish. Officer Allgood issued resource citations to the individual.
Investigator Livesay was on land patrol when he heard a shot near his location and found a vehicle parked on a small piece of private property that bordered a much larger tract of Gulf Power property. Investigator Livesay waited near the truck until a male dressed in camouflage exited the Gulf Power property. The individual claimed he was out for a walk and not hunting. Investigator Livesay did a quick search of the area and did not locate anything and released the individual. Because Investigator Livesay was confident the shot he heard came from the area, he continued to search for evidence with the help of Lieutenant Lambert and Officer Specialist Hahr. Investigator Livesay located a dead wild turkey hung in a tree along with a loaded shotgun and a camouflaged jacket on Gulf Power’s property not far from where the subject exited the woods. Investigator Livesay spoke to the subject who admitted to trespassing and killing the turkey out of season. Investigator Livesay issued the subject a notice to appear violation for killing the wild turkey out of season.
Officer Allgood received information regarding a raccoon being kept in captivity. Officer Allgood investigated and spoke to the owner of the residence and determined he didn’t have a permit to keep wildlife. Officer Allgood issued the appropriate citations and returned the raccoon to the wild.
Officers Allgood and Hahr conducted a resource inspection on a vessel with fishing rods at the Pensacola Pass. During their inspection, the officers located three gray triggerfish that appeared to be undersized. The officer measured the fish and determined they were all undersized. Resource citations were issued accordingly.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
FWC Aviation Pilot Tolbert developed information on a vehicle and individuals who were repeatedly trespassing in a closed area on the Eglin Reservation and possibly committing theft. Officer J. Mullins and Reserve Officer H. Jones contacted the subject’s vehicle and two subjects in a closed area on Eglin. They were each charged with entering a closed area and having no Eglin permits. Eglin officials charged them both with theft of government property and their vehicle was seized. They were also issued administrative notices not to return to Eglin under penalty of law. One of the individuals had an active warrant and was transported to Okaloosa County Jail.
Officer Corbin located an advertisement of personal watercraft for rent online in Navarre. Officer Corbin conducted a livery inspection at the residence/place of business. The livery did not display the proper boating safety signage, did not possess proper pre-ride/pre-rental forms, did not have a livery permit, and subjects had not taken the required boating safety course. The livery owner was issued notice to appear citations and warnings for various violations.
Officer Corbin observed a sign advertising pontoon boats and paddleboards for rent in Milton. Officer’s Matechik and Corbin conducted a livery inspection at the residence/place of business. The livery did not display the proper boating safety signage, did not possess proper pre-ride/pre-rental forms, and did not have a livery permit. In addition, the rental vessel registration was not properly displayed and the address on the registration had not been updated. The livery owner was issued a notice to appear citation and several warnings for the violations.
Officer Corbin was patrolling the Navarre Beach Causeway when he observed two subjects who had been fishing pack their gear in their vehicle and leave. One of the subjects was known to have a suspended/revoked fishing license and both subjects had suspended/revoked driver’s licenses. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was issued a notice to appear for driving on a suspended license. The other subject was cited for not having a fishing license and fishing on a suspended/revoked fishing license.
Officer Corbin received a complaint of a derelict vessel near a dock in Gulf Breeze. The dock owner advised the vessel had sunk a few years ago at the dock and the weather caused the vessel to move to its current location, approximately 30 feet from the dock. The vessel and owner of the vessel were identified. The vessel owner acknowledged his vessel sank and he never removed it from the water. The owner was issued a notice to appear citation for storing a derelict vessel on state waters.
Blue Wahoos Run Wild, Begin Mississippi Road Trip With 7-1 Win
May 24, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos stole a season-high five bases, including their first steal of home since 2018, as they started their 12-game road trip with a 7-1 win over the Mississippi Braves on Tuesday night.
Forced into a bullpen game after a late scratch of scheduled starter Patrick Monteverde, the Blue Wahoos patched things together with Zack Leban, Dylan Bice (W, 1-0), Zach Willeman and Josan Méndez to win their second game in a row.
In the third, Cody Morissette swiped home on the back end of a double steal with Nasim Nuñez for only the fifth steal of home in Blue Wahoos history, and the first since Aristedes Aquino achieved the feat on July 19, 2018.
That would be the only run allowed by Braves starter Luis De Avila (L, 1-4), but the Blue Wahoos tacked on three in the sixth and three more in the ninth. All six subsequent runs were unearned, as the Blue Wahoos took advantage of a pair of crucial Mississippi errors.
In the sixth, Victor Mesa Jr. reached on a strikeout when the throw from catcher Tyler Tolve hit him in the baseline. Will Banfield brought home a run with a sacrifice fly before Bennett Hostetler drove in two more with a two-out RBI single. Hostetler finished the night 3-for-4.
In the ninth, an error from second baseman Luke Waddell opened the door for RBI singles from Troy Johnston and Banfield to put the game out of reach.
Mississippi’s lone run came on a solo homer from Drew Lugbauer against Willeman in the seventh.
The Blue Wahoos remain 5.0 games clear of second place Biloxi in the South Division with 29 games to play in the first half.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Braves on Wednesday at Trustmark Park.
written by Erik Bremer