Teen Critical After Highway 97 Wreck; FHP Says It Was The At Fault Driver’s Second Wreck Of The Day
March 10, 2023
A teen girl was critically injured when the car in which she was riding was rear-ended Thursday afternoon on Highway 97, and troopers say it was the second wreck of the day for the at-fault driver.
A Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 51-year old Pensacola woman was northbound on Highway 97 at Pilgrim Trail when she rear-ended a Hyundai Sonata driven by a 56-year old Molino woman., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Hyundai then left the roadway and crashed into a large tree.
The driver of theHyundai and a 15-year old female passenger were transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital.
According to FHP, it was the second crash on Thursday for the pickup truck driver; troopers said she was involved a wreck earlier in the day while driving a car. FHP said the woman was not impaired and was issued a citation.
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Tate Aggies Blast Washington 18-4 (With Gallery)
March 10, 2023
The Tate Aggies blasted the Washington Wildcats 18-4 Thursday night.
Brayden Touchstone led the Aggies in the hitting onslaught, going 5-6 with a seventh inning home run. Cliften Quiggins went 4-6, while Drew Reaves and Madox Land were 3-4.
Four pitchers — Aiden Byrd, Colton Swiers, Rilee Lowery and Tristin Lynn — combined to allow just four hits and three runs while striking out 15.
The Aggies will host the annual Aggie Classic next week during spring break.
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Fire Marshal Now Investigating Suspicious Century Mobile Home Fire
March 10, 2023
The Florida State Fire Marshal is now investigating the cause of a fire at a vacant mobile in Century early Thursday morning.
The fire was reported by a passerby about 4:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of North Century Boulevard, just south of Upton Road.
The single-wide mobile home was fully involved in fire when the first units arrived on scene and was a total loss, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
The fire was brought under control by 5:04 a.m. There were no injuries reported.
The southbound lanes of Highway 29 were closed during the incident.
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Northview Shuts Out Pensacola Christian 12-0 (With Gallery)
March 10, 2023
Three pitchers combined to throw a shutout Thursday night in Bratt as the Northview Chiefs beat the Pensacola Christian Academy Warriors 12-0 in five innings.
Jamarkus Jefferson earned the win in one and two-thirds innings, giving up one hit, no runs, one walk and striking out three. Tyler Shaw went for one and a third innings with no runs, not hits, one walk and three strikeouts. Kaden Odom was on the mound for two innings with no runs, no hits, two walks and five strikeouts.
Josh Landis went 2-3, and Grayden Sheffield was 2-2 to lead the Chiefs at the plate. Odom, Jefferson, and Shaw added one hit each.
Odom had four stolen bases on the night.
Northview will head to Santa Rosa Beach Friday night to take on South Walton before sitting out spring break next week.
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Sexual Offender Accused Of Assaulting Century Correctional Institution Officer
March 10, 2023
Inmate Victor A. McFadden, a convicted sex offender, assaulted an officer at Century Correctional Institution, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
“Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued,” FDC said.
McFadden, 35, is serving a three year sentence out of Lake County for traveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sexual offense, and sending harmful information to a minor.
Tate Softball Beats Navarre; Gulf Breeze Tops Northview
March 10, 2023
Tate 10, Navarre 7
The Tate Aggies held on to beat Navarre 10-7 Thursday night in Navarre.
Tied in the top of the seventh inning, Cookd doubled on an 0-2 count to score three runs.
Jordan Smith pitched the win for the Lady Aggies, allowing one hit, one run, no walks and striking out five in three and two-third innings. Peyton Womack tossed one-third of an inning, giving up three hits and three runs. Kate Balagbagan went for three, allowing three runs, four hits, no walks and striking out four.
Amburleigh Laird went 2-4 at the plate to lead the Aggies. Olivia Latner had a homer in the third inning. Balagbagan, Womack, Lacy Wilson, Charlie Vinson, Mackenzie Cook and Tristen Showalter tallied one hit Thursday night.
The Lady Aggies will take a long spring break, returning to action on March 21 with a trip to Pace.
Gulf Breeze 10, Northview 1
The Northview Chiefs lost to Gulf Breeze 10-1 Thursday night in Gulf Breeze.
Emma Gilmore went for two in the circle, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out three. Aubrey Stuckey pitched four, allowing seven hits and eight runs while getting one strikeout.
Makayla Golson led the Chiefs at bat, going 2-2 including a homer in the third inning.
Northview will be back in action following spring break at Pensacola Catholic on March 21.
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Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Tops Washington
March 10, 2023
The Tate Aggies girls tennis team earned an overall win over Washington Thursday afternoon. The team improvies to 8-1. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Used Facebook To Lure Minor For Sex, Task Force Says
March 9, 2023
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly sending an obscene photograph and trying to lure an underage girl for sex through Facebook. She was actually a police officer.
Terry Maurus Jackson, Jr., 40, was charged with using a computer to seduce, solicit, or lure a child, and distributing obscene material to a minor.
Jackson allegedly sent a nude photograph of his privates and groomed a 13-year old persona into meeting to have sex, according to an arrest report.
A detective assigned to the North Florida Internet Crime Against Children (ICAC) Task Force used a covert Facebook profile that contained images of her as a juvenile. She was contacted by Jackson who asked if she was single, if she wanted to “smoke weed” and what part of town she lives, according to his arrest report. During the conversation, the detective states that she is 13-years old. He provided his phone number and began to try to make a plan to meet the girl, the report continues.
During subsequent conversation, Jackson is again told the girl is 13, and he continues to groom her, convincing her to skip school and meet him or go to Pensacon with him before having sex, the arrest report continues.
When Jackson was arrested at his residence on Well Line Road, Jackson told the deputy that he knew what he was being arrested for, and that his Facebook account had been hacked. Jackson’s phone was seized at the time of his arrest.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday with bond set at $20,000.
The North Florida ICAC Task Force is composed of law enforcement officers from federal, state and local agencies and is responsible for investigating crimes involving the exploitation of children, specifically those that are facilitated using the internet and related technology.
Upcoming Forest Tour Near Walnut Hill To Focus On Preparing For Natural Disasters
March 9, 2023
The Florida Forest Service in partnership with the Florida Land Stewardship Program is hosting a workshop for hurricane preparation and recovery of forested lands on March 23.
The event will be on the Chris Jones property at 3700 Highway 97A in McDavid from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch provided. The cost is $15 per person and space is limited. Those interested may register and pay at https://fls-tour032323.eventbrite.com/.
Topics will include selecting the right tree species and planting stock, improving the stand to enhance forest health and wildlife habitat, preparing for and recovering from hurricanes and other natural disasters as well as discussing the sources of technical and financial assistance available to landowners.
For more information, contact Escambia County Forester Cathy Hardin at Cathy.Hardin@FDACS.gov or (850) 587-5237, or Chris Demers at cdemers@ufl.edu or (850) 846-2375.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
March 9, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their February Students of the Month. They are kindergartners Laila Hale and Camden Clarke. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.