Escambia Team Wins Florida 4-H Food Challenge
March 7, 2023
Two Escambia County 4-H teams placed first in the inaugural Florida 4-H Food Challenge held at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
The Flaming Clovers (pictured below) from Escambia County placed first in the intermediate age division (age 11-13).
In the senior division (ages 14-18), Oh Crepe and the Spice Girls (Pictured above) placed first. They will represent Florida at the National 4-H Food Challenge in Texas that will take place in the fall.
The Florida 4-H Food Challenge provides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to work in teams of three or four youth to create a dish using a predetermined set of ingredients and cooking utensil/equipment. Each team has 40 minutes to plan and prepare a randomly assigned dish (appetizer, side dish, main dish, or dessert) using a “mystery” ingredient while being judged on their food safety skills, teamwork, and ability to manage time and resources. Then youth present their finished dish, deliver a five-minute presentation, and answer questions about their dish from a panel of judges.
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Woman Indicted On 13 Credit Card Fraud Counts In Escambia, Alabama
March 7, 2023
A grand jury has indicted a Brewton woman on 13 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card in Escambia County, Alabama.
Angel M. Boyd, 49, was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center before being released the following day on a $100,000 bond.
“The indictment was the result of a fraud complaint that was filed in reference to unauthorized purchases that had been made on a credit card that did not belong to Angel Boyd,” Sheriff Heath Jackson said. “This is still an active investigation and other charges are expected.”
Northview Chiefs Shut Out Central 15-0 In Five
March 7, 2023
Three pitchers threw a combined shutout Monday night as Northview beat Central 15-0 in five innings.
Tyler Shaw went for two innings for Northview, allowing no hits, no runs, and no walks while striking out five. Jayden White pitched an inning, allowing two hits, no run, no errors and no strikeouts. Brodie Rhodes went for two, allowing no hits, no runs, no walks and striking out five.
Rhodes, Grayden Sheffield, Josh Landis, Jayden White, Tyler Shaw, Trent Knighten and Tyler Riggs each had one hit for the Chiefs.
Northview will host Pensacola Christian on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
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Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Century Correctional Institution Officer
March 7, 2023
Inmate Scott W. Tubb assaulted an officer at Century Correctional Institution, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Tubb, 44 is serving a one year, six months and 25 days sentence from Walton County for burglary and grand theft.
“Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued,” FDC said.
Special Election Watch: Century Candidates Report $380 To Begin Their Campaigns
March 7, 2023
The first financial reports are in for the four candidates seeking two seats on the Century Town Council in a March 28 special election.
Financial contribution totals reported by the candidates ranged from $50 to $130, and expenditures ranged from zero to $89.01 for the period February 18 through qualification deadline day on February 24.
Seat 3
- Shelisa McCall reported a $130 contribution to self. She did not report paying the $50 qualification fee for the office on her report. Instead, she showed zero expenditures and a balance of $130.
- Evelyn Webber reported a $50 contribution to self and paying the $50 qualification fee for a $0 balance.
Seat 4
- Edward Hammond reported total contributions to self of $100. He reported the $50 qualification fee, $20 to self for supplies and $19.01 to Tammy Hammond for business cards from an online company. That left a balance of $10.99.
- Alicia Johnson reported a $100 loan to self and paying the $50 qualification fee for a $50 balance.
Editor’s note: It is not unusual in local races for candidates to begin their campaigns with a contribution or loan to themselves in order to pay initial expenses.
Overturned Truck, Lumber Block I-10 Ramp
March 6, 2023
An overturned semi-truck closed the entrance ramp from Pensacola Boulevard to I-10 Monday.
The truck driven by a 54-year old Pensacola man came to rest on its side, scattering its load of lumber.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a strap broke on the trailer, causing the truck’s load to shift.
The driver was not injured, and the ramp has since reopened.
Pictured top: An overturned truck that was hauling lumber shortly after an 11:40 a.m. crash on an I-10 entrance ramp. Pictured below: The lumber remained shortly after 5 p.m., but the truck and trailer had been removed.
Escambia To Consider OLF-8 Proposals In April. Right Now, $38 Million Is Top Offer.
March 6, 2023
Escambia County is set to consider offers for OLF-8 at an April 6 public meeting.
There are two offerson the table now for the 540 acre county-owned property on Nine Mile Road.
Breland Companies of Huntsville, Alabama, had made a $35 million cash offer for the property. Breland, according to the company, is a nearly 50-year old real estate development firm that has developed over 500 residential communities with over 30,000 units, plus multi-family, office and retail developments. Those developments have been anchored by companies that include BJ’s Wholesale, Starbucks, Chipotle, Outback, Deluth Trading, and others.
Homebuilder D.R. Horton made a $33 million proposal, but then upped it to $38 million after Breland’s offer.
A third company has expressed interest in submitting a proposal but at last report had not.
It is expected that Breland and D.R. Horton will make their proposals before the Escambia County Commission on April 6.
A master design plan approved by the commission is in place for the property with a combination of commerce, residential and amenities.
Breland said in their proposal that they would follow the master plan while D.R. Horton said they would write a master plan of their own.
The commission has formally acknowledged receipt of the offers and directed the county administrator and attorney and have non-exclusive negotiations with both parties and any other company that makes an offer.
Susan Hendrix Named Escambia County Employee Of The Month
March 6, 2023
The Escambia County Commission has recognized Susan Hendrix as the March 2023 Employee of the Month. She is a director’s aide for Extension Services.
Hendrix began her career with Escambia County on November 16, 2004. As the director’s aide, she is responsible for managing day-to-day operations for the Extension and 4-H offices. She addresses challenges with ease while verifying and approving department payroll, hiring, training and employee evaluations.
She collaborates with other county departments for several tasks, including scheduling work crews, maintenance for three buildings, personnel matters, a multitude of reporting needs throughout the year and preparing the department’s annual budget. She also works with the county to acquire funding to support departmental team-building exercises and frequently recognizes county staff’s strong work ethics and skills.
Hendrix’s colleagues have also recognized her commitment to Escambia Extension and 4-H. She has worked tirelessly to connect with more 4-H volunteers and youth in Escambia County to champion the growth of the 4-H program and regularly works with agents and staff in all stages of program planning to help 4-H shine. She also works closely with the 4-H bookkeeper to maintain Escambia County’s 4-H Foundation, the largest such foundation in Florida. The foundation aids in connecting programs and 4-H volunteers and youth throughout the county.
“Susan is a true champion of our office,” said Nick Simmons, Escambia Extension Services director. “She is a morale booster and a hard worker who is always willing to step up and accommodate her colleagues without compromising her professionalism. Her passion for 4-H and Extension Services shines through in her work. She is most deserving of the Employee of the Month award, and we are all proud to recognize her outstanding leadership and contributions to 4-H, Extension Services and Escambia County.”
Outside of her duties with the county, Hendrix is an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she is involved with her Connect Group serving in ministries such as meal prep and delivery for families in need.
EREC Crews Head To Kentucky To Assist With Power Restoration Follow Big Storms
March 6, 2023
Crews from Escambia River Electric Cooperative departed early Sunday morning to help Farmers RCCC in Kentucky restore power.
Storms with near hurricane force winds moved through Kentucky on Friday, leaving 16,000 Farmers customers without power in Glasgow and other communities east and northeast of Bowling Green, Kentucky.
By Sunday, about 10,000 customers had been restored, according to Farmers.
Pictured: (L-R) EREC’s Ken Blair, Christian Kent, Jacob Polk, Tyler Prescott and Kyle Strickling depart early Sunday morning for Kentucky. Kevin Macht (not pictured) also traveled to assist. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pine Meadow Elementary Holds School Carnival
March 6, 2023
Pine Meadow Elementary School held their school carnival Saturday on the Tate High School football field.
The event featured games, door prices, bounces houses, face painting, a basket auction, food trucks, vendors and more.
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