These New ‘Kids’ At Beulah Middle May Just Be The Cutest Thing You See Today
April 21, 2022
The two new “kids” at Beulah Middle School may just be the cutest thing you see today.
At 10:02 p.m. Wednesday, the Beulah Middle family welcomed two new kids to the farm.
Ms. Ruby gave birth to a boy and a girl. Mom and kids were both doing fine.
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Escambia Man Gets 27 Years On Child Porn Charges
April 21, 2022
An Escambia County man has been sentenced on multiple child porn counts.
Scott Alexander Chappelear was sentenced to 27 years in state prison and designated a sexual offender by Judge John Simon. Chappelear entered a plea straight up to the court on 15 counts of possession of child pornography, six counts of transmission of harmful materials to a minor, and one count of using a computer to solicit the sexual conduct of a child.
FDLE began its investigation in August 2021. An undercover agent, posing as a 14-year old female, began communicating with Chappelear, who tried to coax the “child” into performing sexual acts and sent adult pornography, according to the agency.
Chappelear believed that he was communicating with a minor child. During the course of the communications, Chappelear solicited sexual acts, transmitted pornography, and agreed to meet with the undercover agent.
FDLE said Chappelear also agreed to meet the person he thought was a 14-year old girl at Shoreline Park in Gulf Breeze.
A search warrant was served at his home at 8126 Crystal Wells Place, off East Olive Road. Agents found dozens of child sexual abuse material photos with some children as young as one to three years of age on two of his cell phones, according to the report.
“This defendant posed a significant danger to the community. He went from possessing child pornography to actively seeking out minor children online. This sentence will ensure that the community is safe from any future actions of Mr. Chappelear,” said prosecuting attorney Carrie Gilmer.
This investigation and arrest were conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Tate Aggies Varsity Beats Pine Forest; JV Eagles Top Tate
April 21, 2022
Tate 2, Pine Forest 1
The Tate Aggies defeated the Pine Forest Eagles 2-1 Wednesday night.
Dalton Biggs earned the win for Tate, going five and two-thirds innings while allowing one run, one hit and striking out nine. Reaves threw one and on-third innings in relief allowing one hit and striking out one Eagle. Bray Touchstone was 1-3 for the Aggies.
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Pine Forest 3, Tate 1 (JV)
In junior varsity action, Pine Forest topped Tate 3-1.
In four innings, Cameron Patrick allowed two hits and three runs while striking out four. McNair and Lynn
Ketch King and Anthony Longo each had one hit for the JV Aggies.
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Blue Wahoos Get First Home Game Win Of The Season
April 21, 2022
Jerar Encarnacion had four RBIs, including the game-tying double and game-winning home run, to lift the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to a 6-4 win over the Montgomery Biscuits on Wednesday night.
Encarnacion tied the game 4-4 with a two-out, two-run double in the sixth, and provided the decisive blow with a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to give the Blue Wahoos their first home win of the season.
Cody Mincey delivered 5.0 solid innings in his second Double-A start, allowing three runs on three hits. Brett Wisely hit a solo homer in the second and a Grant Witherspoon RBI single in the third as the Blue Wahoos fell behind 3-1.
Biscuits starter Caleb Sampen allowed only one hit in his 3.0-inning start, an RBI triple to Griffin Conine that put Pensacola on the board. A solo homer from Montgomery’s Hill Alexander in the top of the sixth gave the Biscuits a 4-1 lead, but the Blue Wahoos charged back against Michael Costanzo in the bottom of the sixth.
On a windy night, a dropped infield fly off the bat of Paul McIntosh brought home a run to bring the score to 4-2. With two outs, Encarnacion drove a two-run double into the right field corner to tie the game 4-4.
Josh Simpson (W, 1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth, and Encarnacion lined a go-ahead two-run homer off the top of the left field wall against Trevor Brigden (L, 1-2) to give Pensacola their first lead. Simpson returned for the ninth, striking out three more batters to close the door.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Montgomery Biscuits on Thursday night.
$7.2 Million In Safety Improvements Begin Next Month On East Nine Mile Road
April 20, 2022
The Florida Department of Transportation is set to begin work next month on a $7.2 million project to improve safety on a 2.3 mile segment of East Nine Mile Road.
Planned safety improvements between Chemstrand Road and Baldridge Road include:
- Widening the turn lanes to include five-foot bicycle lanes in each direction.
- Traffic signal upgrades.
- Guardrail, pavement markings, and sidewalk enhancements.
- Drainage improvements.
- Milling and resurfacing all turn lanes and bicycle lanes.
FDOT said the project is anticipated to be complete by the Summer of 2023.
During construction, drivers and bicyclists can expect lane closures and traffic shifts. Lane closures will be limited to the 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. timeframe seven days a week. Pedestrian detours will be in place while sidewalk improvements are underway.
Century Joins Area Governments In Calling For State Review Of FPL’s Rates
April 20, 2022
The Century Town Council on Tuesday night agreed to have Mayor Ben Boutwell write a letter to the Florida Public Service Commission asking them to reconsider Florida Power & Light’s rate structure.
Escambia County, Pensacola, Milton, Gulf Breeze and Crestview have already sent similar letters to the state.
Pictured: The Century Town Council Tuesday night: (L-R) Sandra McMurray Jackson, Luis Gomez, Jr., Dynette Lewis and James Smith. Council member Leonard White participated by Zoom. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Over $6,000 Stolen During Vehicle Burglary At Pine Forest Road Walmart
April 20, 2022
Over $6,000 in cash was stolen during a vehicle burglary Tuesday afternoon at a Pine Forest Road store.
The burglary happened about 1:30 p.m. at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in the 9300 block of Pine Forest Road, near Nine Mile Road.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’’s Office, the suspect left the scene in a newer model BMW SUV with tinted windows and a temporary tag.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Gilmore Has Two Home Runs, Including Grand Slam, And Dixon Homers At Northview Routs Escambia; Tate Beats Crestview
April 20, 2022
Northview 19, Escambia 3
Emma Gilmore led the Northview Chiefs in a 19-3 rout of Escambia Tuesday night in Pensacola,
Gilmore had two home runs, including a grand slam, with six total RBIs on three hits. Kayla Dixon also had a home run in the
And in the pitcher’s circle, Gilmore went a complete five inning game, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out six.
Gilmore and Dixon had three hits each for Northview. Chloe Ragsdale, Jamison Gilman, and Watson each had two hits. Berklee Hall, Kaitlin Gafford, Aubrey Stuckey, and Aubree Jordan added one hit apiece.
Tate 15, Crestview 6
The Tate Lady Aggies beat Crestview 15-6 Tuesday night.
Kate Balagbagen went three innings in the circle for the Aggies, allowing six runs and eight hits while walking one.
The Aggies had three home runs for the night — Sophia Jones in the first inning, Kara Wine in the third and Olivea Latner in the seventh inning.
Latner led the Aggies with three hits. Jones, Christina Mason, Lacy Wilson, Wine, and MacKenzie Cook had two hits each, and Jordan added one.
Pictured top: Northview’s Kayla Dixon (left) had one home run, and Emma Gilmore had two, including grand slam, for Northview Tuesday night against Escambia. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Beats Washington; Escambia Tops Northview
April 20, 2022
Tate 11, Washington 1
The Tate Aggies beat Washington 11-1 Tuesday night.
Ethan McAnally went for a complete game for Tate, giving up one run and three hits while striking out two.
Bray Touchstone, Cade Kelly, Madox Land, Clif Quiggins and Drew Reaves each had one hit for the Aggies.
Escambia 14, Northview 3
The Escambia Gators beat the Northview Chiefs 14-3 Tuesday night in Pensacola.
Trent Knighten, Kaden Odom, Jamarkus Jefferson, Rustin Pope, Ethan Collier and Cason Burkett had one hit each for Northview.
Pictured: The Tate Aggies beat Washington 11-1 Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Police Name Six Burglary And Theft Suspects, Several Are From Florida
April 20, 2022
The Flomaton Police Department has named multiple suspects in several burglaries and thefts.
At the time of their announcement, one of six suspects had been arrested.
Police Chief Charles Thompson said most of the suspects are from Florida and crossed the state line.
“Flomaton, Alabama, is no place for crime and I will continue to see that every resource I have at my disposal is used to combat it,” the chief said.
Anyone with information on any of the suspects is asked to contact the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 256-5811 or their local law enforcement agency.
According to Flomaton Police:
- Tristan Qualls is wanted for burglary in the third degree, criminal trespassing in the third degree, and two counts of theft of property fourth degree. Qualls is accused of stealing fishing gear from and burglary of a local bait shop, stealing a ladder from a residence, and trespassing and stealing a sandwich from the Circle K. Police said Qualls admitted to some of his crimes.
- Kara Turner has been charged with one count of burglary third, two counts of theft of property fourth, and theft of property second. Turner is accused of stealing a firearm, and the burglary of a residence. Police say she confessed.
- Christina Metcalf is wanted for burglary in the third degree and two counts of theft of property in the fourth degree. She is also accused of a residential burglary.
- Cameron Biggs is wanted for burglary in the third degree and two counts of theft of property in the fourth degree. Biggs is accused of burglary of a residence and also theft.
- Lynsey Nix is wanted for burglary in the third degree and two counts of theft of property in the fourth degree. Nix is being accused of burglary of a residence and also theft. She was observed on a hidden camera and confessed to her crimes, according to police.
- Brandon Mathis is wanted for burglary in the third degree and two counts of theft of property in the fourth degree. Mathis is also accused of burglary of a residence and also thefts. He was observed on a hidden camera and confessed to her crimes, according to police.
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