Cantonment Man Charged With Hitting His Brother In The Head With A Coffeepot
March 24, 2022
A Cantonment man is facing a felony charge after allegedly hitting his mentally disabled brother in the head with a coffeepot.
Blanchewon Freeman Nettles, 37, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Nettles told deputies that his brother pushed him and continued to strike. Nettle went into his bedroom and grabbed a coffeepot and threatened to hit his brother with it, an arrest report states.
Nettle said that as his brother approached him again, he hit him in the head with the coffeepot, breaking it, the report continues.
The brother suffered cuts and was transported to West Florida Hospital for treatment.
Family told deputies that the victim is mentally handicapped and does not know right from wrong.
Nettles was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
Go Baby Go! Ascend Cares To Donate Modified Ride-On Cars To Escambia Westgate
March 24, 2022
Ascend Cares will donate “Go Baby Go” mobility cars to Escambia Westgate School.
“Go Baby Go” is a program that provides modified, ride-on cars to young children with disabilities so they can move around independently. The cars were created for the school’s younger students and will create an opportunity for students to learn and increase independent skills.
Ascend Cares and nearly 30 employees modified 11 of the cars back in December. The cars will be donated this Friday morning.
The modified toy cars give children with mobility disabilities a chance to play and socialize with their peers more easily. Research has shown that independent mobility is linked to cognitive, social, motor, language and other developmental benefits in young children. Being pushed in a stroller or being carried from one place to another is fundamentally different from having active control over one’s own exploration, which is where the developmental gains are seen.
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With 1,142 Members, IMPACT 100 Will Award Over $1.1 Million To Local Nonprofits In 2022
March 24, 2022
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropic organization, has announced 1,142 members for 2022.
IMPACT 100 will give back $1,142,000 by awarding 11 transformative project grants of $103,820 each to nonprofit organizations serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties on October 16, 2022. This is the ninth consecutive year that IMPACT 100 has been able to award over one million dollars in grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Pensacola Bay Area.
This is the 19th year IMPACT 100 will have awarded grants to local nonprofit organizations. After awarding the 2022 grants, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area will have funded 142 grants, totaling $15,092,000.
“I am so proud of the women of IMPACT 100. Through the combined efforts of 1,142 women, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area will be able to award grants totaling $1,142,000 to 11 nonprofit organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties,” said Roz Leahy, president of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area. “What a wonderful, giving community we live in! The spirit of philanthropy is alive and well among us as demonstrated by the 1,142 women who have chosen to be a part of IMPACT 100 in 2022.”
In October of this year, IMPACT 100 will award grants in each of five focus areas for a total of 11 transformative grants in the areas of: Arts, Culture and History; Education; Environment & Recreation; Family; and Health & Wellness. Due to the overwhelming response to the membership drive, one additional grant will be awarded in one of the five focus areas for a total of 11 transformative grants.
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area will host a free nonprofit workshop for those considering applying for a grant on Tuesday, April 19 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center. Speakers will be Dr. Irv Williams PHD, MCAP, director, Specialty Programs Lakeview Center Inc. and Emily Lalas, senior auditor of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Free Beans And Rice Giveaway Saturday In Cantonment
March 24, 2022
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church is continuing its food ministry with a free beans and rice giveaway this Saturday
On the last Saturday of every month, St. Monica’s gives away dried beans and white rice to anyone in need from 9-11 a.m., or while supplies last. Other non-perishable food items are included when available. There is no paperwork required.
St. Monica’s is located at 699 South Highway 95A, just north of Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Tate Varsity Shuts Out Escambia And JV Wins 14-4; Tate Freshmen Defeat Pace 8-4
March 24, 2022
Tate 5, Escambia 0
The Tate Aggies shut out Escambia 5-0 Wednesday night.
Dalton Biggs started for Tate, going one inning, allowing one hit with no runs and striking out six. Ethan McAnally pitched for one inning, allowing one hit, no runs and striking out two.
Kirk Mosley and Jackson Penton had two hits each to lead the Aggies at the plate. Madox Land, Clif Quiggins, Drew Reaves, Bray Touchstone and Cade Kelly each had one hit.
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Tate 14, Escambia 4 (JV)
With an eight-run second inning, the JV Tate Aggies powered past the Escambia Gators 14-4 Wednesday.
Colton Swiers pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit. Gabe Patterson tossed three, giving up one run on two hits and striking out five. Tristin Lynn spent one inning on the mound, allowing two runs on one hit and striking out one.
The Aggies were led at the plate by Cole McNair and Allan Beasley with two hits each. Josh Murph, Neal Croom, J Sadar and Ketch King each added one hit.
Tate 8, Pace 5 (Freshmen)
The Tate Freshmen Aggies defeated Pace 8-4 Wednesday afternoon.
Taite Davis earned the win for Tate, going four innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits. Posta threw one inning in relief, allowing four runs on four hits.
Brady Smith and Tyler Folmar both had a couple of hits for the Aggies. Brayden Beck and Zane Warrington added one hit each.
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Escambia Man Gets 45 Years On Child Porn, Animal Sex Charges
March 24, 2022
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison on child porn and animal sex charges.
Andrew Alexander Thompson entered a plea straight up to the court on 12 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of sexual activity involving animals.
The charges stemmed from an investigation conducted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. During the execution of a search warrant at Thompson’s home, law enforcement found multiple hard drives, a phone, and a computer that contained child pornography. It was later determined that the he possessed over 2,000 images and videos of child pornography.
During the course of the investigation, it was found that Thompson recorded himself participating in sexual activity with a dog in the home.
Prosecuting attorney Carrie Gilmer stated, “Based off of everything discovered during this investigation, this Defendant posed a serious danger to the community. This sentence was needed to protect and prevent the continued victimization of children.”
Tate Football’s Jaxson Stafford Inks With Belhaven University
March 24, 2022
Tate High School football’s Jaxson Stafford has signed with Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
State Attorney Will Not Prosecute Man That Shot At Pensacola Police SWAT
March 23, 2022
The State Attorney’s Office has announced that they will not prosecute Corey Marioneaux Jr. who shot at the Pensacola Police Department SWAT team.
“Careful review of the case has determined that there is insufficient proof to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that Marioneaux knew that he was firing at a police officer.,” the SAO said.
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announced Wednesday that after “diligent investigation and review” no criminal prosecution will be commenced against for the shooting incident that occurred during the lawful execution of a search warrant at his residence on February 3.
Marioneaux was arrested by the Pensacola Police Department after discharging a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol as officers made entry into his residence. The officers knocked and announced their presence by shouting “Pensacola Police Search Warrant” three times at approximately 5 a.m. before utilizing a ram to breach the front door.
Marioneaux, apparently awoken by the knock-and-announce, fired once from the central hallway of his residence at the exact moment the door burst open.
The projectile struck the tempered glass window of a ballistic shield wielded by a Pensacola Police officer positioned outside the doorway. The officer returned fire by discharging one shot. No one was injured in the exchange of gunfire.
Marioneaux, exhibiting shock, immediately put his firearm down, and stated that he was sorry, and that he didn’t know it was the police. He also stated that he thought the police were people who were looking for him, apparently fearful of others in the community who he felt intended him harm.
The SAO said knowledge is an essential element of the offense. The evidence would show that Marioneaux fired the shot at the exact moment the door burst open. Under the unique set of circumstances, he did not have adequate time to perceive and appreciate that it was a uniformed police officer equipped with a ballistic shield on the other side of the door. The manner in which he repudiated his intent to fire upon a police officer substantiates his claim that he did not know it was the police when he fired the shot.
Photos: Pensacola Police Department.
Train Blocks Highway 4 Crossing In Century
March 23, 2022
A CSX train blocked the East Highway 4 crossing just east of Highway 29 in Century for a period of time Wednesday morning.
Local officials reported the crossing was blocked for over an hour.
There was no word why the train stopped. By 11:20 a.m., the crossing was clear.
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Cantonment Man, 72, Critically Injured In Wreck After Possible Medical Emergency
March 23, 2022
A Cantonment man was transported to the hospital in critical condition after an interstate wreck Tuesday night.
The 72-year old man was traveling eastbound on I-10 near the I-110 overpass when he experienced a possible medical emergency, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. His Cadillac XT5 SUV left the roadway and collided with multiple traffic barriers before crossing into the westbound lanes of I-10.
A passenger in the vehicle, a 66-year old Cantonment woman, received minor injuries.