Man Charged With Beating Elderly Man In The Street; Abusing Girl
April 27, 2010
A Century man remains in jail after allegedly beating an elderly man with a stick and abusing the elderly man’s granddaughter.
Daryl Lamar Brown, 42, is charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older and cruelty toward a child after the Sunday afternoon incident. He is being held in the Escambia County jail with bond set at $100,000.
Escambia County deputies responded to Jefferson Street near the intersection of Mincy Court about 6:30 p.m. Sunday to find a 66-year old man lying in the street with blood pooled next to his head. The victim was transported by ambulance to Jay Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The victim told deputies that he confronted Brown about hitting “the children” at Brown’s house. The victim said he had a knife in his hand, but never threatened Brown, the arrest report stated.
The victim told deputies that he left Brown’s yard when asked, then Brown began hitting him with what appeared to the handle of a shovel, the ECSO reported stated.
The victim’s wife told deputies that the couple received a call to check on a 16-year old juvenile because Brown had beaten her up. The victim’s wife said her husband was hit in the chest and head by Brown. Another witness said Brown threatened to kill the victim, and two other witnesses corroborated the victim’s statement, the sheriff’s office report stated.
Brown was sitting in a chair in the front yard of his residence when deputies arrived. He told deputies that the victim came at him with a knife, and he defended himself. According to the arrest report, none of the witnesses told Deputy Scott Mashburn that they had seen a knife.
Brown was also charged with abusing the 16-year old. The girl told deputies that Brown slapped her in the face approximately three times, pushed her in the tub and told her that he was going to kill her, according to the arrest report.
Highway 97 At Highway 29 Traffic Delays Expected Wednesday
April 27, 2010
Traffic on Highway 97 at the intersection of Highway 29 will encounter intermittent lane restrictions on Wednesday as crews from Panhandle Grading & Paving perform resurfacing operations.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
This work is part of the $5.7 million resurfacing project on Highway 97 from Highway 95A to the Alabama state line. The 22 mile project is scheduled to be complete in the fall.
You’re Invited: Arts Day At Molino Park
April 27, 2010
The public is invited to help Molino Park Elementary School celebrate the arts this Friday.
The annual Arts Day at Molino Park Elementary will be fun-filled, art filled day of artists, crafters, bands, singers and musicians, according to event organizers. The event will be from 8 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. Friday, with the Molino Park Roundup ‘10 featuring the best homegrown talent from North Escambia at 12:45.
Visitors are welcome, but should check in at the front office for a visitor’s pass.
Ernest Ward Middle School Releases Honor Roll
April 27, 2010
Ernest Ward Middle School has released its honor roll for the third nine weeks.
Students on the Ernest Ward Middle School Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll are:
Sixth Grade All A’s
Tristan Barrett
Haley Brown
Jacob Dunsford
Dariane Guy
Abbie Johnson
Trevor Levins
Jason Ogle
Bethany Reynolds
Savanna Roux
David Thorpe
Bradley Van Pelt
Haylee Weaver
Sixth Grade A’s and B’s
Jadlyn Agerton
Katelyn Born
William Brown
Breanna Campbell
Hunter Commander
Hunter Connell
Sara Dutton
Leah Fischer
Amber Freeman
Nathan Galvan
Saige Garrett
Hannah Ging
Christopher Grant
Cheyenne Gray
Lorri Harrell
Jordan Helmken
Zachary Holland
Tonie Johnson
Kendral Langford
Trevor Lassiter
Charles Lee
Thomas Moore
Meagan Ogle
Brianna Parker
Liberty Peebles
Wesley Peebles
Jason Perritt
Olivia Price
Jamilia Smiley-Knight
Jordan Taylor
Harmoni Till
Brittany Ward
Carly Ward
Courtney Weekley
Seventh Grade All A’s
Shalmali Bhadkamkar
Megan Bryahn
Austin Cunningham
Auden Lassitter
Benjamin Linam
Jessica McCullough
Aaron McDonald
Amy Murph
Jaylen Parker
Mallory Ryan
Samantha Sharpless
Danielle Suggs
Chelsea Turner
Tamara Wise
Seventh Grade A’s and B’s
Robert Andreoli
Autumn Ates
Penny Banda
Reagan Bell
Annie Bobo
Tristan Brown
Kristen Byrd
Kendal Cobb
Tiffani Cruce
Elizabeth Fillingim
Hannah Gibson
Christian Gould
Kyndall Hall
Davy Hanks
Julie Hester
Victoria Inghram
Adriann Lee
Logan Lee
Madison McGhee
Breanna Payne
Tristan Portwood
Madison Presley
Rachel Sepulveda
Rickey Smith
Morgan Ward
Kelton Wooten
Eighth Grade All A’s
Kasie Braun
Tamara Green
Jessica Lowery
Hilery Scott
Courtney Solari
Jennifer Spears
Danielle Steadham
Victoria Wright
Eighth Grade A’s and B’s
Mariah Albritton
William Andreoli
Jodie Ard
Madison Arrington
Samantha Barrow
Skye Brown
Trey Boutwell
Dale Brown
Audrey Byrd
Katelynne Calloway
Lana Clayton
Morgan Digmon
Anna Donald
Anna Fischer
Brittany Flota
Brannon Freeman
Marina Gray
Casey Jackson
Courtney Jones
Justin King
Chloe Leonard
Courtney Lewis
Rebekah Miles
Emily Nicholson
Izeyic Phifer
Rachel Presley
Tiffani Pritchett
Ronald Pritchett
Danny Slay
Mason Solchenberger
Jeremy Stacey
Lily Townson
Chelsea Ward
Courtney Weaver
Raven Weaver
House Won’t Ban Sending A TXT While DRVN
April 27, 2010
Sending a TXT to your BFF while you are DRVN won’t be outlawed by the Florida House this year.
A key lawmaker said Monday a ban on texting while driving won’t get a vote in the House this year.
Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, said there wasn’t time left in the session to pass the measure, and that there was significant opposition in the Republican-controlled House to the proposal, which was the subject of several pieces of legislation this year.
“It’s intellectually dishonest,” to pursue the ban, said Bogdanoff. “There’s lots of things people do in their cars that are distracting….that are just as dangerous. To single out one activity is not the right approach.”
She said there are already laws about careless driving and reckless driving. Bogdanoff declined to say she was killing the bill. “Sometimes the clock just runs out,” she said.
Cool Overnight
April 27, 2010
We’ll have clear skies and cool temps for tonight.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89
Register Now For June’s 5K Race For The Blueberries
April 27, 2010
The Escambia County Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau invites runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers to join the 5K Race for the Blueberries.
The event will be Saturday, June 12, beginning at 8 a.m. with a staggered start. The race will be one of the many fun activities offered at the Blueberry Jamboree, to be held at Barrineau Park Community Center and Historical Society, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road in Molino.
Pre-registration is $15. Registration forms can be found by clicking here or by calling (850) 475-5220. Registration is $20 on the day of the event. T-shirts will be given to all registrants and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners.
For more information, please contact the Recreation Division, 475-5220, e-mail recreation@co.escambia.fl.us, or visit our web site at www.blueberryjamboree.com.
The Blueberry Jamboree is sponsored by several local organizations, including NorthEscambia.com.
County Offers Landfill Tour
April 27, 2010
If you want to know what happens to your trash and recyclables at the landfill, there’s a tour for you on Wednesday.
The Escambia County Division of Solid Waste Management will host public tours at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at the Perdido Landfill at 13009 Beulah Road. Tours will include a look at the recycling center, the landfill and the citizen’s convenience center.
To RSVP or for more information, contact the Division of Solid Waste Management at (850) 937-2160. Walk-ins are welcome.
Fire Destroys Cantonment Mobile Home; Blamed On Space Heater
April 26, 2010
Fire destroyed a Cantonment mobile home this morning, but the resident was able to escape without injury
The fire was reported about 8:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Garman Road, located off Becks Lake Road east of Highway 29. The resident told firefighters that the fire started with a space heater.
The Cantonment, Molino, Ensley, Beulah, Ferry Pass and Bellview stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the blaze. Firefighters reported the mobile home to be fully involved upon their arrival.
Big Week For Northview, Jay In Tournament Play
April 26, 2010
Tuesday will be a big day for the sports programs at both Northview and Jay High School.
For the Lady Chiefs, will be a softball regional quarterfinal at home in Bratt. For the Chiefs, it will be game one of District 1-2A baseball tournament 50 miles away in Baker. And for the Jay Royals, it also be the opening day of district baseball play in a tournament that could eventually pit the Royals against the Chiefs.
Softball
The brackets are set for the Florida High School Athletic Association softball regional quarterfinals this week, with the District 1-2A champion Lady Chiefs taking on District 2-2A runner up Sneads at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Bratt.
Northview (24-3) is coming off a 5-4, seven inning championship win last Thursday night over the Baker Gators (15-8). Sneads (19-7) lost their district championship game last week to South Walton (19-5) , 1-0 in 10 innings.
The winner of the Northview versus Sneads game will advance to the regional semifinals Friday against the winner of Tuesday’s South Walton and Baker matchup. The regional finals are set for Tuesday, May 4.
Admission for each game during this week’s playoff series at Northview is $6 for all ages.
Baseball
Pairings for the District 1-2A tournament this week in Baker came down to the flip of a coin for four teams, including Northview and Jay.
The Chiefs and the Royals were tied for the spot in the district with Jay getting the number one seed on a coin toss. The Baker Gators took the third seed spot after winning a coin toss with Freeport.
The tournament began Monday with Ponce de Leon beating Freeport 9-8, advancing to play Jay in the first semifinal at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Also Monday, Baker beat Pensacola Christian Academy 8-7, advancing to face Northview at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the second semifinal game.
The tournament championship game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.