Man Wanted On Fentanyl And Firearms Charges
February 26, 2022
The Escambia County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man on fentanyl and firearms charges.
On February 23, the ECSO Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at the Pampered Paws Resort in the 4900 block of Mobile Highway. Once inside the pet business, ECSO investigators located a felony amount of fentanyl and five firearms. Investigators determined two of the five guns were stolen.
Cameron Eric Paulchek is wanted for trafficking fentanyl with intent to sell and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is also wanted for an outstanding battery warrant.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
The ECSO has not detailed the connection between Paulchek and the business.
Tate Takes Two From Navarre; Escambia Sweeps Northview
February 26, 2022
The Tate Aggies swept two from Navarre Friday, while the Northview Chiefs dropped two to Escambia High.
Tate 10, Navarre 0
Fresh off a 10-0 shutout of Crestview Thursday night, the Tate Aggies shut out Navarre 10-0 Friday night.
Rilee Lowery went four innings, allowing one hit, no runs and striking out four. Ethan McAnally closed allowing one hit, no runs and striking out two.
Madox Land was 2-2 with three RBIs to lead the Aggies at the plate. Drew Reaves, Kirk Mosley, Clif Quiggins and Cade Kelly had one hit each.
Tate 5, Navarre 2 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies topped Navarre 5-2 Friday.
Gabe Patterson earned the win for the for the JV Aggies, going for three innings, allowing no runs on wo hits and striking out eight. Cameron Partick and Cole McNair closed in relief.
Anthony Longo led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-2. Patterson, Ketch King, Floyd and McNair each added a hit for Tate.
For more Tate varsity and JV photos, click here.
Escambia 4, Northview 3
The Escambia Gators got a late 4-3 win over the Northview Chiefs Friday night in Bratt.
Jamarcus Jefferson allowed five hits and two runs while striking out five in five and a third innings. Cason Burkett threw four and two thirds innings in relief.
Cason Burkett, Luke Bridges, Kaken Odom, Wyatt Scruggs and Trent Knighten had one hit apiece for the Chiefs.
Escambia 6, Northview 2 (JV)
The Northview Chiefs JV fell to Escambia 6-2 Friday.
In three innings, Northview’s C Allen allowed four hits and four runs while striking out three. C Mills allowed one hit and two runs and sat down one in one inning. J White threw one inning.
Pugh went 1-2 for Northview, and Mills was 1-1.
Pictured: Tate varsity and junior varsity beat Navarre Friday. Photos by Laura Glodfelter for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Highway 297A Area
February 26, 2022
A boil water notice been lifted for ECUA customers in the area of Highway 297A due to a water main break Wednesday morning.
The boil water notice is no longer in effect for customers on Highway 297A and side streets from West Kingsfield Road south to Pinebrook Circle, also including Sceptor Court, Meander Lane, Meander Circle and Brookwood Place.
A 12-inch main at Highway 297A and Meander Lane was broken Wednesday morning.
Map: ECUA
New Weekly COVID-19 Cases In Escambia County Continue To Fall Sharply
February 26, 2022
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Escambia County continues to fall sharply.
There were 273 new COVID-19 cases reported over the last week in Escambia County, according to the Florida Department of Health and the CDC. There were 1,541 cases reported two weeks ago and 542 cases one week ago.
Here is the latest data from FDOH and the CDC:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 77,519 (+273)
Positivity rate last week: 7.1%
Current Case Rate per 100k: 83.5
People vaccinated: 170,440 (+134)
Full vaccination rate (age 5+): 58.5%
New hospital admissions: 71
Current hospitalizations (as of Friday): 66
Total deaths reported last 7 days: 0
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 99,025 (+203)
Positivity rate last week: 16.28%
Current Case Rate per 100k: 108.6
People vaccinated: 99,025 (+74)
Full vaccination rate (age 5+): 56.5%
New hospital admissions: 13
Total deaths last 7 days: 0
Statewide cases:
Florida resident cases: 5,800,561 (+25,640)
Case positivity rate: 5.6%
Case Rate per 100k: 193.3
Deaths: 69,790 (+119)
Data sources: CDC, Florida Department of Health, Escambia County
Woman Charged With Allegedly Stealing Items Valued At $8,000 From Barn
February 25, 2022
An Atmore woman is accused of stealing items from a barn in Escambia County, Florida.
Kelsey Alanna Taylor, 25, was charged with felony burglary of an unoccupied structure and felony grand theft.
Taylor and another suspect allegedly took a 54-inch Grasshopper zero turn mower, air compressor, shop fan and a string trimmer from an Escambia County barn. The total value of the items was placed at $8,000. The second suspect’s name was redacted from the arrest report because their arrest was pending at the time.
The victim told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that at no time did anyone have permission to remove items from the barn.
Taylor and the second suspect told deputies that they were given permission to remove items from the barn to replace items they already had stored in the barn that were damaged by water. Both admitted to taking the fan, string trimmer and air compressor with permission, but denied that they removed the lawnmower, according to an arrest report. At last report, the mower had not been recovered.
Taylor and the second suspect sold the air compressor and shop fan for $200, the report states.
Taylor was arrested in Escambia County, Alabama, and later extradited to Florida to face the charges against her. She was later released from the Escambia County (FL) jail on a $10,000 bond.
Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Auction Is This Saturday
February 25, 2022
The 47th Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction will be held this Saturday, February 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The auction includes not only farm equipment, but also household items like tools and small equipment, lawn and garden items, antiques and more.
The sale takes place at the Walnut Hill Community Center, 7850 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School. The deadline for adding lots is 8:00 the morning of the auction.
This is an open, no reserve sale. Ten percent of the price will be assessed to the buyer for all lots sold, with a $500 maximum. There is a $5 minimum fee per lot, and sellers must be present to “no sale” a lot. Settlement must be made the day of the sale with cash, check, cashier’s check or credit card. All sellers will be paid by a check in the mail.
For more information or consignments, call (850) 294-0395 or (850) 380-9973.
Tri-City Children’s Choir Rehearsals Begin Next Week; Still Time To Register Your Child
February 25, 2022
Rehearsals begin next week for the Tri-City Children’s Choir (TCCC), a regional initiative of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, and there’s still time to register.
TCCC will welcome young singers in grades 2-6 who reside in the Century, Flomaton, Jay and surrounding area.
The choir will be under the direction of Holley Driver, a Century-based music teacher.
Singers will meet weekly on Thursdays, with the spring session March 3-May 12 from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. at Century First United Methodist Church, 530 Church Street. TCCC is a tuition-based program and costs $5-$15 per week. Families may choose the weekly amount that works best for their household finances, and scholarships are also available.
For more information on joining the choir, or make a contribution, visit www.tricitychoir.org.
Driver taught music in the Escambia County School District for over 15 years, served as the choral director at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino for nine years, and teaches in her own studio.
Tate Shuts Out Crestview, Northview’s Landis Throws Shutout Over West Florida
February 25, 2022
Tate 10, Crestview 0
Two Tate Aggie pitchers combined Thursday night to shut out the Crestview Bulldogs 10-0 in six innings.
Josiah Glodfelter went five innings for Tate, allowing no runs, two hits, walking one and striking out six. Dalton Biggs was on the mound for one inning, allowing one hit, walking one and striking out three.
Jay Davis had two hits and three RBIs on two at bats for the Aggies. Frankie Randall went 2-3 for Tate. Drew Reaves, Madox Land and Cade Kelly each added an Aggie hit.
Click here for more photos from Tate varsity and JV.
Tate 8, Crestview 4 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate High Aggies beat the Crestview Bulldogs JV 5-4 Thursday night.
Neal Croom got the win for Tate, going two innings and allowing two hits, no runs and striking out four.
Connor Baer, Hayden St. Amant, and Tristin Lynn also worked the mound for the win, allowing a combined five hits and four runs while striking out four.
Northview 12, West Florida 0
Josh Landis threw a shutout Thursday night as the Northview Chiefs beat West Florida 12-0.
Landis allowed no runs on two hits while striking out two.
Rustin Pope led the Chiefs at the plate, going 3-4 with four RBIs. Landis, Luke Bridges,, Ethan Collier, Kaden Odom, and Cason Burkett also had hits for Northview.
Pictured: Tate Aggies varsity and junior varsity defeated Crestview Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward FFA Presents ‘Golden Cow Dung Award’ To Teacher Robin McCall
February 25, 2022
Ernest Ward Middle School teacher Robin McCall received the annual “Golden Cow Dung Award” from members of the Ernest Ward FFA Thursday morning. The award features a large piece of cow dung, painted a golden color and mounted on a board painted in school colors.
McCall received the award during National FFA Week as a “thank you” for supporting FFA.
(Cow dung, in case you didn’t know for sure, is what you are probably thinking it is. It’s that natural byproduct that cows drop in the field. The award is 100% real dung spray painted a golden color. The golden piece is actually the original award piece created and painted in 2009.)
The Ernest Ward FFA students also held an appreciation breakfast for teachers and other staff members.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Missing, Endangered Man Last Seen Near Beulah Today
February 25, 2022
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing and endangered adult male last seen Thursday near Beulah.
James Monroe Hadley, 47, was last seen in the area of Nine Mile Road and I-10 wearing dark khaki shorts and a white t-shirt.
He is described as being 6-foot, 2-inche tall, 230 pounds with short blonde hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.