Cantonment Man Charged With Inappropriately Touching Underage Girl
May 11, 2022
A Cantonment man is accused of inappropriately touching an underage girl.
Cecil Allen Hanna, 67, was charged with felony lewd and lascivious behavior with a victim 12 to 16 years old. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $20,000 bond minutes after he was booked.
In March, the victim disclosed that she and her sister were sleeping in the loft area of a home two years prior with Hanna behind her, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families. Hanna then placed his hand on her breast and told her the next morning not to tell her mother, the report continues. A year later, he allegedly made an inappropriate comment to the girl.
The victim’s sister told investigators that her sister had told her about the incident, but Hanna had never touched her inappropriately. She said he has made inappropriate comments to her, but she was not able to remember what he said, the report states.
The victim’s mother did not learn of the allegations until March, and she confronted Hanna, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Hanna told the mother that he was asleep and did not realize he was touching the girl, the report states. The mother then informed Hanna that he needed to leave the home.
Hanna notified Sheriff’s Office investigators that he had retained an attorney and would not be speaking with them.
The relationship between Hanna and the family was redacted from the arrest report. However, the report states it was not a domestic violence incident.
Century Explores Community Inventory As Part Of $35,000 Competitive Florida Partnership Grant
May 11, 2022
Century, with the assistance of FloridaWest, was one of just eight small and rural communities in the state awarded a $35,000 Competitive Florida Partnership Grant.
The grant will be used to elevate the area’s education, training and skilled workforce to meet current industry and business demands.
Tuesday morning, FloridaWest held a meeting to discuss a community inventory — what businesses, services, community organizations and other groups exist in Century — and how to connect those groups with the local workforce.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity partners with communities to help them leverage this unique assets and set realistic goals. They will also work to connect the communities like Century with available state and federal resources.
The grant was awarded on a cost reimbursement basis.
Pictured: Community partners discuss a $35,000 Competitive Florida Partnership Grant and a community inventory during a meeting Tuesday morning in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fire In Beulah Regional Park Restroom Under Investigation
May 11, 2022
A fire in the restrooms at the Beulah Regional Park is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded about 5:45 Tuesday morning to the fire, which caused minor damage.
The official cause of the fire has not been determined. However, a sign on a restroom door later Tuesday indicated that the restrooms are closed due to vandalism.
There were no injuries reported.
The park is located at 7820 Mobile Highway, just east of Highway 99.
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Two Kids, Adult Driver Seriously Injured In Beulah Crash
May 11, 2022
There were multiple injuries in a two vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Beulah.
The crash occurred about 2:15 p.m. on Mobile Highway near Jamesville Road, about a half mile east of Beulah Elementary School.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 39-year old female driver from Pensacola was traveling east on Mobile Highway when she swerved left into oncoming traffic to avoid a stopped vehicle. She hit an oncoming pickup truck driven by a 24-year old man from Lillian, Alabama. The pickup truck and a trailer it was towing overturned into a ditch.
The SUV driver and a 14-year old female passenger were seriously injured. Another passenger in the SUV, a seven year old boy, was critically injured.
The pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries. His passenger, a 24-year old male from Cantonment, was not injured.
Troopers said everyone involved in the crash was wearing a seat belt.
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Northview Headed To Regional Final After 7-3 Win Over Paxton
May 11, 2022
The Northview Chiefs beat Paxton 7-3 Tuesday night in Bratt in the 1A regional semifinals.
Jamarkus Jefferson earned the win for the Northview Chiefs, allowing two hits and two runs in four and two-thirds innings while striking out six. Burkett threw two and one third innings in relief.
Jefferson and Wyatt Scruggs led Northview at the plate, both going 2-3. Burkett, Luke Bridges and Kaden Odom each added a hit.
Northview will travel to top seed Holmes County Friday night in Bonifay for the regional final. Holmes County advanced by beating jay 7-3 Tuesday night.
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Tate Falls Short In Regional Quarterfinal
May 11, 2022
The Tate Aggies fell short in the 6A regional quarterfinals Tuesday night, losing 3-1 to First Coast in Jacksonville.
Josiah Glodfelter went six innings for Tate, giving up four hits and three runs in six innings while striking out a dozen and walking just one.
Madox Land led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-4. Clif Quiggins, Bray Touchstone, Frankie Randal, Jackson Penton and Cade Kelly had one hit each for Tate.
The Tate Aggies finished their season at 23-4.
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Wahoos Blast Past Rocket City
May 11, 2022
Griffin Conine hit a two-run triple and circled the bases on a throwing error in the eighth inning, breaking a late tie and leading the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to a 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday evening.
With two outs and two men on base in the eighth in a 1-1 game, Conine hit a liner past a diving Trey Cabbage in right field to put the Blue Wahoos ahead by a pair. When the relay throw to third went into foul territory, Conine completed the circuit for the biggest play of the night.
The game began as a pitchers’ duel, as Pensacola’s George Soriano and Rocket City’s Brett Kerry traded zeroes. The Trash Pandas took the game’s first lead in the third inning on an Orlando Martinez RBI single, but the Blue Wahoos turned a Conine walk and a Luis Aviles Jr. sacrifice fly into the tying run in the fourth. Soriano delivered his first Double-A quality start, striking out a season-high eight batters over 6.0 one-run innings.
Conine’s triple against Sean McLaughlin (L, 1-2) made a winner of Josh Simpson (W, 2-0), who continued his dominant run with 2.0 scoreless relief innings and has now started his season with 15.2 scoreless frames.
Eli Villalobos (S, 2) allowed a solo home run to Braxton Martinez in the ninth, but struck out the next three batters to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Wednesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
McDavid Man Accused Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
May 10, 2022
A McDavid man is accused of ramming a vehicle with three occupants.
Jimmy Robert Wiggins, Jr., 43, was charged with two counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of criminal mischief. He was released on a $9,000 bond.
The incident occurred April 4, and Wiggins was just recently arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Wiggins was driving a 2008 red Dodge Ram when he allegedly began to follow a SUV on Rigby Road near Bratt. Three individuals inside the SUV told deputies the same details, according to an arrest report.
The incident stemmed from an alleged relationship that one of the female SUV occupants was having with another man, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
There were no injuries in the incident, and the SUV had about $300 in damages to the passenger side of the rear bumper.
One of the three SUV occupants declined to press charges.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships To Tate, Northview Seniors
May 10, 2022
The Barrineau Park Historical Society recently awarded two academic scholarships.
Northview High School senior Ethan Kilburn was awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship. He plans to attend the University of West Florida in the fall to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.
Tate High School senior Alyssa Daniels was awarded a $1,000 Stephen Jogan academic scholarship. She will attend the University of Florida in the fall and major in sports management.
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Otto Hill Recreation Area Closed For Renovations
May 10, 2022
The Otto Hill Recreation Area along the Perdido River is closed for renovations, according to the Northwest Florida Water Management District. No timeframe has been announced for reopening.
The Otto Hill Recreation Area is located at 2401 Jacks Branch Road, just south of Fillingim Landing. It has a pavilion, portable toilet and reservation only campsite in addition to river access.
There are several short hiking trails — one of which leads to a picturesque sandbar approximately 100 yards from the main camp site. Under normal conditions, the river is shallow enough in this area to provide a fantastic swimming spot for children, according to the water district.
A short swim or paddle across the river leads visitors to another sandbar and more sunbathing opportunities.
Pictured: The Otto Hill Recreation Area on the Perdido River off Jacks Branch Road. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
