Tate Varsity Shuts Out Pine Forest, As JV Wins; Tate Freshmen Beat Navarre
March 9, 2022
Tate 13, Pine Forest 0
Two Tate Aggie pitchers combined Tuesday night to shut out Pine Forest 13-0.
Josiah Glodfelter went six innings for Tate, allowing no run on one hit, walking none and striking out 11. Ethan McAnally pitched one inning, striking out two and walking one.
Drew Reaves led Tate at the plate as he went 4-5 with two homeruns. Kirk Mosley an Jackson Penton added three hits each for the Aggies. Clif Quiggins, Jay Davis and Cade Kelly had a couple of hits apiece.
For more photos from varsity and JV play, click here.
Tate 11, Pine Forest 4 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies beat Pine Forest 11-4 Tuesday.
Cole McNair started on the plate for the Aggies, striking out one and allowing one hit with no runs. Cameron Partrick pitched two, allowing four runs, one hit and striking out two.
Allan Beasley led at the plate for the Aggies, going 3-3 with four RBIs. Neal Croom and Trey Rebber had one hit each.
Tate 7, Navarre 4 (Freshman)
The Freshmen Tate High School Aggies beat Navarre 7-4 on Tuesday.
Nathan Ozuna opened at the plate for the Aggies going for one inning, allowing one run and striking out three. Braden Beck was up for one inning, allowing two runs and striking out one. Trevor Land went for three, allowing three hits, one run and striking out six.
Brayden Waler, Zane Warrington, Tyler Folmar, and Brady Smith had one hit each at the plate for the Aggies.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Tate High Tennis Beats Navarre
March 9, 2022
The Tate High School Boys tennis team beat Navarre High 4-3, and the Tate Girls defeated Navarre 6-1 on Tuesday. Up next, Tate tennis will host the Pace Patriots on Thursday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
18-Year Old Facing Felony Charge For Stolen AR-15 Rifle Found In His Vehicle On Tate High Campus, ECSO Says
March 8, 2022
An 18-year old is facing a felony charge in connection with a rifle allegedly found in his truck on the Tate High School campus last month.
Caden Edward Sterling was charged with grand theft of a firearm. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $2,500.
On February 15, Sterling was found to be in possession of a stolen 300 caliber AR-15 rifle along with four magazines and 34 rounds of ammunition, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. Sterling told deputies that he obtained the gun from “an unknown male for an unknown reason” and could offer no further information or documentation, an arrest report states.
The gun had been reported stolen by an Escambia County man that told deputies it had been taken from his son’s locked bedroom. The man stated that, against his will, his daughter had been seeing a boy, according to the report.
The report states the father took his daughter’s cell phone and identified Sterling as the boy.
The sister of the 15-year old told deputies her sister told her that Sterling has admitted stealing the gun from the house and taking it to school, according to the report.
Sterling’s mugshot was unavailable from the Escambia County Jail, which cited a Florida statute that exempts the release of photographs of current or former law enforcement personnel, their spouses and their children.
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Battery Of His Pregnant Girlfriend
March 8, 2022
A Cantonment man has been charged with the alleged aggravated battery of his pregnant girlfriend.
Jacob Dillan Grice, 24, was charged with felony aggravated battery offender knew the victim was pregnant
The victim told deputies that they were at the residence of a family member when she decided to take him home because he had taken Xanax and consumed too much alcohol. She stated he became angry because she would not stop at a store to get him beer. Grice allegedly grabbed her by the hair and pulled her to the ground before he poked her in the eye while trying to hit her in the face.
A report states the woman was treated for an eye injury by Escambia County EMS, and deputies.
Grice told deputies he is currently dating his accuser, and he knew that she was pregnant.
Grice was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
Retiring Old Glory: American Legion Post, Northview NJROTC Hold Flag Ceremony
March 8, 2022
The Northview High School NJROTC recently participated in a cooperative flag retirement with the Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion in Atmore. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Miracle League Of Pensacola Needs Buddies For The Spring Season
March 8, 2022
The Miracle League of Pensacola is looking for volunteers to serve as buddies during the spring season.
Buddies can volunteer for one or two games or the entire season. Individuals and groups are welcome to participate.
To volunteer or for more information, call Volunteer Director Mike Norre at (850) 384-3489.
FDLE Charges Two Bank Employees With Fraud, Identity Theft
March 8, 2022
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested two bank employees in Escambia County for fraud and identity theft.
Tiwuan Williams, 26, and Stephon Pugh-Davis, 27, for scheme to defraud, criminal use of personal identification information, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and conspiracy to commit a felony.
The investigation began in June 2021 when a local financial institution reported suspected internal fraud being committed by employees Williams and Pugh-Davis.
Agents discovered that Williams recruited other employees, including Pugh-Davis, to provide him with customer account details in order to facilitate fraudulent transfers into money mule accounts. A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.
The investigation showed that Williams attempted to facilitate the transfer of more than $165,000 through more than 30 victim accounts, while Pugh-Davis assisted with more than 20 of the fraudulent transfers, according to FDLE.
Williams was arrested on March 4, while Pugh-Davis was arrested Monday morning. Each was booked into the Escambia County Jail on a $300,000 bond.
FDLE did not identify the financial institution involved.
Florida Now Has An Official State Dessert. And It Is…
March 8, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a Senate bill designating an official state dessert.
The bill was signed by DeSantis during a ceremony Monday in Plant City, Florida.
Florida’s new official state dessert is strawberry shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping. The official designation is a tribute to Florida strawberry farmers who produce 75% of the winter strawberry crop in the United States.
“Signing this bill at the Strawberry Festival is one way that we are supporting our Florida strawberry farmers and is a tribute to the more than 10,000 acres of strawberries that are grown in the greater Plant City area,” said DeSantis.
“As a fifth generation Floridian and a native of Plant City, I am delighted and proud that our Governor and the Legislature are making Strawberry Shortcake the official state dessert,” said Attorney General Ashley Moody. “I hope everyone tries a bite of Strawberry Shortcake in celebration.”
And what about key lime pie? That’s the official state pie.
New Ordinance Requires County Employees To Quit Before Running For County Commission
March 7, 2022
Escambia County has approved an ordinance that requires county employees to resign before running for the county commission.
The commission backed away from previous discussion of an ordinance that would require a resignation to run for any political office and settled on just candidates for the five commission seats. On a motion from Commissioner Doug Underhill, the ordinance passed 5-0.
The ordinance applies to employees of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, but not the commissioners themselves as they don’t work for the BOCC.
Free Soup Day Held At Century Park
March 7, 2022
St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church held a Free Soup Day, Saturday at Nadine McCaw Park in Century. There was free cooked soup, crackers and soda for everyone in attendance. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
