Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
December 22, 2022
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their Students of the Month.
They are:
Kindergarten: Bradley Linton and London Mixon
- 1st Grade: Anna Cox
- 2nd Grade: Brayden Mullins and Kolin Rogers
- 3rd Grade: Charlie Trawick and Ryan Hoomes
- 4th Grade: Cohen Linton and MaryStephen Moody
- 5th Grade: Jayden Carter and Sawyer Odom
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School Janitor Charged With Lewd Act With Georgia Teen; Soliciting Local Student, And Child Porn
December 21, 2022
A school janitor from Beulah is facing multiple charges after allegedly exchanging explicit videos and messages with a teen in Georgia and attempting to solicit a local student.
Eric William Poston, 24, was charged with possession of child pornography, lewd and lascivious sexual offense involving a juvenile, using a computer to solicit or lure a child, transmitting harmful material to minors, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Poston worked as a contracted janitor at Warrington Elementary School and befriended a 13-year old female student at Bellview Middle School while he was working there, according to an arrest report. He allegedly attempted to meet her outside of school and provide her with marijuana, alcohol and electronic cigarettes.
Poston told deputies that he had three non-nude images of the student on his phone, and he denied having sent or exchanged nude images with her, the report continues. The victim told deputies that Poston used Instagram to send an explicit picture of himself to other possible students, but the name of the school was redacted from the report.
The ECSO seized the phone and obtained a search warrant.
The search found that Poston was a member of a group chat named “14-18 teens” and appeared to have exchanged nude images with a 16-year old female 10th grade student in Georgia. Investigators found that he had sent and received several explicit messages and videos with the girl, the arrest report states.
Poston was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $60,000 bond.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Poston was employed by ABM Industries, not the Escambia County school district.
ECUA Sanitation Truck Rolls Over In McDavid
December 21, 2022
There were no serious injuries reported when a Emerald Coast Utilities Authority sanitation truck rolled over near McDavid Tuesday afternoon.
The ECUA truck came to rest on its side at Highway 29 and Mystic Springs Road, just under a mile south of the McDavid Fire Station. There were no other vehicles involved.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. The McDavid and Century stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Christmas Trees Honor Those That Serve
December 21, 2022
An outdoor Christmas tree display in Century in honoring those that serve.
The display has a tree decorated for each of five branches of the military.
The trees are located on private property but visible from Jefferson Avenue just south of East Highway 4.
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Shop With A Cop Makes Christmas A Little Brighter For Local Kids (With Photo Gallery)
December 21, 2022
Christmas was a little brighter this year for several children from across Escambia County, thanks to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Shop with a Cop.
The Escambia County School District identified the children with families that needed a little extra help.
Each child submitted a wish list, and a deputy shopped for them. Their gifts were wrapped and placed in a winter wonderland at the ECSO.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
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Northview’s John Michael Ward Had 15 D1 Offers. He Chose South Alabama.
December 21, 2022
Northview High School lineman John Michael Ward committed Tuesday to the University of South Alabama Jaguars.
Ward had 15 Division 1 college offers, including UAB, Colorado State, Appalachian State, Georgia State and others.
“I chose close to home,” Ward said. “South had a great season last year, and I just really felt like being a part of it. I just love the coaches, love the players, and I’m ready to get back at it.”
During his senior season, Ward had 126 tackles, 30 for a loss and 70 pancake blocks in 12 games as the Chiefs finished as state 1R runner-ups.
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UWF Ranked No. 4 In Final 2022 AFCA D2 Coaches’ Top 25 Poll
December 21, 2022
The UWF football team was ranked fourth in the final 2022 AFCA Division II Coaches’ Top 25 Poll that was announced by the American Football Coaches Association.
UWF went 12-2 and advanced to the national semifinals of the NCAA Division II Football Championship, marking the program’s third appearance in the Final Four in four all-time postseason appearances since 2017.
This is the third time in the last five seasons to have a top four final ranking and the fourth time in that same span to be in the top 12. UWF has previously ended the 2017 season at No. 2, 2019 at No. 1 and 2021 at No. 12.
The Argonauts also won a share of the Gulf South Conference Championship for the second-consecutive year, going 6-1 in the league’s regular-season.
UWF is 56-21 all-time in six seasons since starting the program in 2016, and 12-3 in NCAA D2 Championship play, with the highest postseason winning percentage in D2 history at .800.
Photo: Morgan Givens/UWF.
Highway 29 Reconstruction Project In Century Set To Begin In January
December 20, 2022
Work is expected to begin in January on a $4.7 million Florida Department of Transportation safety improvement project on Highway 29 in Century.
FDOT plans a major reconstruction of Highway 29 from just south of East Highway 4 to the Alabama state line. The project includes the roadway reconstruction, curb and gutter, drainage upgrades, signal loop replacement, driveway modifications, and sidewalks.
A curve at Jackson Street (pictured inset and shown in graphic below) will be realigned with drainage improvements; the curve has been the site of several truck accidents in recent years.
The state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis included $3,278,228 for the project.
FDOT has not announced a specific construction start date.
Pictured: Looking south into Florida on Highway 29 in Century. Pictured inset: Part of a Highway 29 safety improvement project will include the realignment of this curve. Graphics below show project details. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Need Those Gifts Wrapped? The Tate Band Has You Covered
December 20, 2022
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations through Christmas Eve. Look for the tent at JCPenney on North Davis Highway, just outside the entrance closest to Academy Sports.
Tate Band Gift Wrap Schedule:
- Dec. 21 — noon – 8 p.m.
- Dec. 22 — noon – 8 p.m.
- Dec. 23 — noon – 8 p.m.
- Dec. 24 — 9 am – 4 p.m.
Pictured. The Tate Showband gift wrapping tent outside JCPenney, next to Academy Sports.. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Snow, Santa And Gifts For All: Christmas Parade At Escambia Westgate
December 20, 2022
Every child received a gift during a Christmas parade 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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