Tate Defeats South Warren, Kentucky, 6-5
April 4, 2023
The Tate Aggies defeated South Warren, Kentucky, 6-5 Monday night at Tate.
Kate Balagbagan went five and a third innings for Tate, allowing four runs and eight hits while striking out one. Jordan Smith was in for one and two-thirds of an inning in relief, giving up two hits and one run while striking out three.
Kara Wine went 3-3 for the Aggies including a home run in the third. Lacy Wilson was 3-3, Blakely Campbell was 2-3, and Olivea Latner added a hit for Tate.
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Escambia Deputies Arrest Man For Allegedly Stabbing Woman Multiple Times
April 3, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrested an attempted homicide suspect Monday morning.
Patrick Henderson stabbed a female victim and told her “I am going to kill you” during an argument on Sunday, according to the ECSO.
Deputies responded to a gas station in the 4500 block of North W Street in reference to a reported cutting. They found the victim there suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Henderson and the victim got into an argument at a nearby residence and she went to the gas station to call 911, according to investigators She was transported by Escambia County EMS to a local hospital for treatment.
After searching all night, ECSO deputies located Henderson Monday morning in the area of Biggs Lane and Palafox.
Driver Killed In Wreck On UWF Campus
April 3, 2023
A Pace man was killed in a single vehicle traffic crash early Monday morning on the campus of the University of West Florida.
Troppers said the 21-year old was traveling west on Campus Drive at a high rate of speed approaching a curve when he failed to maintain control of his vehicle. The vehicle crossed over the grassy median and sideswiped a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The man was pronounced deceased at the scene of the 2:13 a.m. wreck on Camps Drive near Campus Lane.
UWF said the man was not a student or affiliated with the university in any other way.
DeSantis Signs Bill To Allow Carrying Of Concealed Weapons Without A Permit
April 3, 2023
Monday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB-543, touted as the “Constitutional Carry ” bill.
The bill allows Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a government issued permit. The bill will go into effect on July 1, 2023, making Florida the 26th state to enact constitutional carry legislation.
It will end the need to obtain any government permit to concealed carry a gun; however, it does not allow for open carry.
Escambia County Considers $1 Million FEMA Drainage Project In Century Town Limits
April 3, 2023
Escambia County is set to award a contract worth nearly $1 million for a drainage project in the town of Century, and it is expected that most of the cost will be covered by FEMA. If not, the county will be on the hook for nearly three-quarters of a million dollars.
During Hurricane Sally in 2020, flooding “supercharged” the existing drainage system in Century, overtopping Front Street at flooding yards on Front Street and Jefferson Avenue, according to the county. An existing 18-inch concrete pipe cracked, and an existing six-inch cast iron pipe became plugged with debris.
The Front Street Drainage Repairs FEMA Project is designed to replace and improve a failing stormwater drainage outfall system located on private property by routing around it. Improvements consist of a new stormwater system, roadway improvements, concrete curbs, valley gutters, and ditch-bottom inlets.
The lowest and responsible bid received for the project was $993,312.98, to Chavers Construction.
FEMA obligated $242,809.60 for this project in November 2021. The current approved amount makes it a large FEMA project, which allows for the current obligated amount to be adjusted to cover all documented costs incurred (actual costs).
According to Escambia County, it is anticipated that $943,647.33 (95%) of the entire cost, will be reimbursed by FEMA and the State of Florida, and Escambia County would be responsible for the remaining 5% of the entire cost, or $49,665.65.
But if FEMA determines the additional costs to be ineligible, Escambia County would be responsible for the remaining amount of $750,503.38.
Escambia County will consider awarding the contract at a regular meeting on Thursday. If approved, construction is expected to begin in May 2023 with a completion by February 2024.
Pictured: This map, provided by Escambia County, shows a proposed FEMA drainage improvement project in Century. Image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Security Screenings Begin At Courthouse In Escambia, Alabama
April 3, 2023
New security procedures are in place at the Escambia County (AL) Courthouse in Brewton.
All visitors to the courthouse will be required to go through security screening at the front entrance. All persons, purses and bags will be searched and screened for prohibited items.
According to the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, prohibited items include guns, knives, bats, nunchucks, brass knuckles, ammunition, swords, lighters, pepper spray, or any other item that would be deemed dangerous.
“We are sorry for any inconvenience but your safety while visiting an Escambia County facility is our top priority,” the sheriff’s office said. “Please plan accordingly and if you have court, arrive early. The Sheriff’s Office does not issue tardy notes and can’t excuse you from being late.”
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Northview Boys Weightlifting Headed To Regions; Several Lifters Take First At Districts
April 3, 2023
The Northview High School boys weightlifting team finished as district runner-ups, and several team members earned individual district championships.
Dustin Santinelli earned the district championship in the 119-pound class with a total of 355 pounds. Tony Antrim won the 129-pound class with a total of 360-pounds. Blake Yoder won the district title in the 199-pound class with a total of 525 pounds.
Other medalists included Danny McGaha, third place in the 139-pound division; Jacquez Moore, third place in the 169-pound division; Kaleb Selig third place in the 199-pound division; and Daniel Earnest, third place in the 219-pound division.
Teams at the meet also included Jay, Catholic, and Baker.
“I am very proud of our guys’ consistency this season. We are looking forward to regionals,” Northview boys weightlifting coach Jace Gandy said.
The regional championship will be Friday, April 7 in Port St. Joe.
Pictured top: District medalists from the Northview High School boys weightlifting team. Pictured below: The complete team. Photos for NorthEsambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Girls Tennis Improves To 12-1 With Win Over Pace
April 3, 2023
The Tate High School Aggies girls tennis team defeated Pace Friday 6-1. With the win, the improve to 12-1 for the season. The Tate girls tennis team’s last home match is Monday against Gulf Breeze. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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AAA: Gas Prices Likely To Rise After Production Cuts
April 3, 2023
Florida gas prices increased 10 cents per gallon last week, and additional price hikes are likely to come, after Saudi Arabia unexpectedly announced plans to cut oil production, according to AAA.
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ countries announced surprise plans to cut oil production by more than a million barrels per day, beginning in May. The cuts are reportedly an effort to prop up oil prices, which recently plummeted to 15-month lows due to fuel demand concerns created by the banking crisis.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.27. A North Escambia low of $3.18 was at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Pensacola prices were as low as $3.08 at the warehouse clubs.
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Tate High Students Prepare 57,600 Meals For The Needy (With Gallery)
April 2, 2023
Tate High School FFA and volunteers worked Friday to package 57,600 meals for the community through Meals of Hope.
“Food insecurity is real within Escambia County,” said Austin Courson, agricultural educator and FFA advisor. “It’s important to FFA and other local organizations to partner together and help fight food insecurity for many within the Pensacola region. This gives our students hands-on experience while encouraging them to work together to meet the needs of our community.”
They exceeded their goal of feeding 55,000 with the Meals of Hope project by packaging these meals in under three hours.
All the packaged meals will be distributed to families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsors include the Florida Farm Bureau, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Big John’s Heating and Air, The Mathes Group, and Pensacola Energy.
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Volunteers included current students in Tate’s FFA, softball, baseball, football, Early Childhood Academy and Tate FFA Alumni.
Meals of Hope is a nonprofit organization that is committed to bringing people together to fight the hunger epidemic.
Pictured: Tate High School students and volunteers prepared 57,600 meals for the community through the Males of Hope program on Friday. Photos by Erica Langton and Avery Kreiser/Tate High School Yearbook for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
