Molino: Sheriff’s Department To Hold Safety Seminar Tonight
December 1, 2009
A community safety awareness seminar will be held at 6:00 tonight in the Molino Park Elementary cafeteria with training from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. For more information, call (850) 587-5152.
The safety seminar was organized after two home invasions were reported in Molino. In both cases, juvenile cheerleaders reported that they were attacked in their homes by a masked man.
Shooting Investigation Leads To Cache Of Guns, Money
December 1, 2009
A shots fired called led Escambia County deputies to a cache of guns, drugs and a large amount of money Sunday afternoon off Highway 29 in Pensacola.
About 3:00 Sunday afternoon deputies responded to the 900 block of Broad Street for a reported disturbance involving shots fired. According to witnesses, the suspects occupied both a white Chevrolet Impala and a white Kia parked on the corner of Broad Street and Regiment Drive. That is where they began shouting at each other, exchanged gunfire and left before the arrival of law enforcement.
The sheriff’s office was later contacted by Xavier Tyrone Moore, 34 of Pensacola, who stated that while standing in his front yard he was approached by the occupants of the Chevrolet Impala which lead to a verbal argument over drugs and threats were made to kill Moore. The argument escalated to gunfire and Moore admitted to defending himself with a firearm. Moore, who is a convicted felon, was still in possession of the gun.
Patrol deputies, using information obtained by Moore, located the other suspects and a number of guns including an assault rifle, drugs and approximately $10,000 in cash. The sheriff’s office contacted the ATF and a federal investigation continues.
Those arrested where:
- Xavier Tyrone Moore, 34 of Pensacola, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- Ulysses Earl Beck, 26 of Pensacola, for aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in public, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and criminal mischief.
- Terrence Letrell Woods, 29 of Pensacola for aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in public, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and criminal mischief.
A warrant affidavit was completed for Darius Andreas Brooks, 22 of Pensacola for aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in public, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and criminal mischief.
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Brooks is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 850-436-9630 or Crime Stoppers at 850-433-STOP (7867).
Hurricane Season Comes To An End
December 1, 2009
The 2009 Atlantic hurricane season officially came to an end at midnight tonight, marking the close of a season with the fewest named storms and hurricanes since 1997 thanks, in part, to El Niño.
Two systems, Claudette and Ida, brought tropical storm force winds to the northern Gulf Coast. For the first time in three years, no hurricanes hit the U.S. There were 38 hurricane hunter aircraft reconnaissance missions flown by NOAA and the U.S. Air Force over the Atlantic Basin this year compared to 169 in 2008 – another indication of a less active season.
Nine named storms formed this year, including three hurricanes, two of which were major hurricanes at Category 3 strength or higher. These numbers fall within the ranges predicted in NOAA’s mid-season outlook issued in August, which called for seven to 11 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to two major hurricanes. An average season has 11 named storms and six hurricanes, including two major hurricanes.
“The reduced activity was expected and reflects the development of El Niño during the summer,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. “El Niño produced strong wind shear across the Caribbean Sea and western tropical Atlantic, which resulted in fewer and shorter-lived storms compared to some recent very active seasons.”
“El Niño is expected to reach peak strength this winter, and will likely continue into the spring. It is far too early to say whether El Niño will be present next summer,” added Bell. NOAA will issue its initial 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Outlook in May, prior to the official start of the season on June 1.
NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth’s environment—from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun—and conserves and manages our coastal and marine resources.
Pictured above: 2009 Atlantic storm tracks. Click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Citrus Sale Ends Today
December 1, 2009
Today is the final day to place your order in the annual Northview High School FFA citrus sale.
The NHS FFA is selling citrus in attractive 2/5 or 4/5 bushel boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from RiverBrite in Vero Beach.
Orders must be made by the end of school today. The delivery date is Tuesday, December 15.
For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be dropped off at the school office.
Fruits available include red apples, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and Hamlin oranges. Mixed trio half bushels are also available.
For more information, call 327-6681, ext. 248.
Molino Teen Has Four Top 10 Finishes In National Kart Championships
November 30, 2009
A Molino teen had four top 10 finishes this weekend in the National Indoor Kart Championships in Batesville, Mississippi.
Jarrett Parker, 15, finished eighth in the Junior 3 Heavy Feature kart race Friday with a time of 3:43.662, just 6.936 off first place. In the Junior 3 Animal Lite Feature, Parker finished tenth, with a time of 15:10.899, 3.125 off first place.
In the Junior 3 Pro Feature, Parker was ninth, with a time of 7:09.350, 6.364 behind first place. In the Junior 3 Animal Feature, he was eighth, finishing 6.919 off first with a time of 5:43.825.
In the Junior Pro 3 race Saturday night, he started in the rear in the 20th position, working his way up for a ninth place finish in the 2o-lap race.
Parker, a Northview High School freshman, won the state championships in both Alabama and Mississippi this year. He has previously competed, either winning or placing, in races across Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama.
Jarrett, who has been Kart racing since 2003, is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
This weekend’s National Indoor Kart Championship will air on ESPN2 and The Outdoor Channel sometime in 2010.
Pictured above: Molino teen Jarret Parker has made it big the in the world of kart racing. Pictured top inset: Parker after a big win. Pictured bottom inset and below: Parker at the National Indoor Kart Championship this weekend in Mississippi. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Highway 97 Repaving Work Set To Begin This Week
November 30, 2009
Work is set to begin this week on a $5 million resurfacing project on Highway 97 from Molino to Alabama that will take about 10 months to complete.
The entire 22.5 mile length of Highway 97 will be repaved from County Road 95 in Molino across Highway 29 to the Alabama state line. No major drainage changes are expected to the route’s 55 cross drains under the highway, with the exception of some possible changes near the intersection of Highway 97 and Crabtree Church Road. There will also be new and replacement guardrails installed along the state highway.
“They will probably start with some isolated drainage work,” according to Tanya Branton, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation. “There should not be any major lane closures in the first few days.”
Once work begins on the actual highway, work crews will restrict traffic to one lane through the work zone. Weather permitting, the project should be completed in September 2010.
“They will maintain accesses to businesses and residences during the process,” she Branton said.
Existing 12 foot wide travel lanes and five foot paved shoulders will be milled and resurfaced. This project does not include the four-laning of Highway 97. A four lane highway is not in any of the state’s current plans for Highway 97.
NorthEscambia.com will work with the Florida Department of Transportation and the contractor to keep you updated on the status of the project.
Pictured above: Highway 97 (running left to right in the photo) in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Trial Delayed For Bratt Man Accused Of Child Molestation
November 30, 2009
Trial has been delayed again for a Bratt man charged with allegedly abusing two girls — one just five years old.
Jody Posey, 71, of 7100 North Pine Barren Road, was arrested in early March by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department and charged with three felony child sexual abuse charges. His trail was scheduled to begin today in front of an Escambia County Circuit Court jury, but was delayed due to Hurricane Ida. He had been scheduled to appear on November 10 for a plea hearing prior to trial, but court cases on that date were all rescheduled due to Ida.
Posey is now scheduled to appear in court January 12 for a plea hearing, and his jury trial is set for February 1.
Posey has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
He was originally held without bond, but Circuit Judge Michael Allen approved a bond reduction request in the case. Posey remains free on $200,000 bond.
Cyber Monday: Save On NorthEscambia.com Advertising
November 30, 2009
If you want advertise on NorthEscambia.com, we’ve got some good news for you. We are having a “Cyber Monday” sale on advertising, giving business owners and managers the opportunity to save 33% on our new advertising packages.
We are opening up many more advertising slots on the area’s most popular local news source, and they are discounted for any business that inquires about advertising during the NorthEscambia.com Cyber Monday sale.
If you are interested in advertising on NorthEscambia.com, make sure you send an email to news@northescambia.com or use our contact form by midnight tonight during our “Cyber Monday” sale. You must include your name, the name of your business, a valid email address and a contact phone number.
Contacting us about advertising does not obligate you to make any purchase. We will send you an email late in the day on Monday with all of the advertising details. You will have up until December 4 to decide to make your investment in advertising here on NorthEscambia.com.
Cyber Monday is the term that refers to the Monday following Black Friday. Most online retailers hold a Cyber Monday sale; it is traditionally the busiest day of the year for online retailers.
Advertising opportunities are limited, so respond early. Some restrictions apply. If you responded to our Black Friday sale, there’s no need to respond to this offer; it is the same savings opportunity.
Weather: Rainy Days Ahead
November 30, 2009
A series of cold fronts will mean increasing colder days and nights in the coming days, as well as rain.
Some of the rain might be heavy by Tuesday and Tuesday, possibly dropping two or three inches in some areas. By Thursday, north winds will usher in several days of temperatures in the 60’s and overnight lows in the 20’s and 30’s.
Here is your official North Escambia weather forecast:
- Today: Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 53. Breezy, with a east wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. High near 66. Breezy, with a east wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 25.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
North Escambia Students Of The Month Named For November
November 30, 2009
Escambia County Students of the Month for November have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
The following students were named from North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt Elementary: Aiden S. Broadhead, PK; Ta’keyzha D. Johnson, fourth grade.
- Jim Allen Elementary: Deontrey A. Brown, third grade; Kayla A. Doten, third grade.
- Molino Park Elementary: Meredith F. Morgan, third grade; Leonard R. Solano, third grade.
- Ernest Ward Middle: Timothy M. Born, eighth grade; Jensyn L. Warner, sixth grade.
- Ransom Middle: Lauren A. Spencer, seventh grade; Chandler W. Cotton, seventh grade.
- Northview High: David A. Lambert, 11th grade; Holly N. Dickson, 10th grade.
- Tate High: Leslie A. Godwin, 12th grade; Dalton S. Campbell, 10th grade.
Pictured top: David Lambert and Holly Dickson, Northview High School’s Students of the Month for November. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.