Keith Picotte

May 12, 2010

Keith Picotte, 39, of Molino, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Keith was most passionate and proud of his children and family. He was grateful to God for life and loved cooking, fishing, mechanics, motorcycles and his friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Picotte, and brother, Kirk Picotte.

Keith is survived by his three children; eldest son and wife, Keith and Leticia Picotte, son, Kane Picotte, and daughter, Michelle Picotte; mother, Linda Gates; brother and sister-in-law, Sean and Pamela Hobbs; niece, Bethany; nephew, Reid Hobbs; grandmother, Rose Reid; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.

A visitation was held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with a service following at 11:00 AM.

Billy Beck III

May 11, 2010

Taken at a young age, Billy Beck III is preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy Sr. & Jeanette Beck and his uncle Jerry Beck.

He is survived by his parents, Billy Jr. & Cathy Beck; brothers, Victor (Desiree) and Austin Beck; grandparents, C.A. & Mildred Longo; aunts & uncles, James Beck, Darlene Thompson, Susan Fonté, Anthony Longo and Charles Longo; his girlfriend, Jesseca Madrid; and close friends, Jason Fetters, Clint Wooten & Cami Wooten and a host of other family and friends.

Superman loved to draw and fish the Bob Sikes Bridge, Ft. Pickens and area ponds and creeks. One can imagine that he’s finally found that perfect fishing hole.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 12th at 6:30pm at the entrance of Ft. Pickens. The Service will be conducted by Rev. Gene Hudson of Pine Forest Assembly of God Church.

Congressman To Hold Telephone Town Hall Meeting On Oil Spill

May 11, 2010

Constituents can join Congressman Jeff Miller tonight for a “tele-town hall meeting” as he discusses the latest information surrounding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The tele-town hall meeting will be held at 6:45 p.m. During the townhall, residents of Northwest Florida will hear from Miller about the most recent developments in the Gulf and be able to participate by asking questions.

To participate, dial (888) 886-6603 ext.14760 at 6:45 p.m.

U.S. Marshals Locate Fugitive Child Sex Offender Living With His Mother

May 11, 2010

Monday morning, a convicted child sex offender that had been living with his mother in Century for the past three months was busted after he was located by U.S. Marshals.

squarebillyray.jpgBilly Ray Square, 54, of Century, was booked into the Escambia County Jail a a felony charge of sex offender violation/failing to register as required. He was released from jail on $5,000 bond.

Square was convicted in 1993 of indecent liberty with a minor in Wilson County, North Carolina, according to court records. He was later incarcerated in Florida and released  in October, 2009, at which time he moved to New York. Early this year, he moved back to Century to live with his mother, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.

On February 5 of this year,  his New York state benefits card was used at T.C. Foods on West Cervantes Street in Pensacola. It was used again on March 1.

Monday morning, the U.S. Marshal’s Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force made contact with Square at 506 North B Street in Pensacola. While he was being interrogated by federal agents, Square admitted that had been living with his mother at 8815 Blackmon Street in Century for the past three months, according to the ECSO report.

Records checks revealed that Square had not registered the address with the State of Florida, as sex offenders are required to do upon moving to the state.

Square is due to appear in Escambia County Circuit Court on June 3.

About 250 Hired For Oil Spill Jobs, Over 4,000 Apply

May 11, 2010

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More than 4,000 people applied for oil cleanup jobs through Workforce Escarosa during the past week, including about 300 that applied in Century.

Some of those people will go to work as early as today or tomorrow. Many of the first 250 new hires were individuals with OHSA Hazwoper certification. If the need for employees expands, those with expired OHSA certifications, TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Creditial) cards or previous oil spill cleanup experience will likely be the next hired.

Most of those being offered jobs received phone calls on Monday.

Advanced Employment Solutions (AES), a Texas based workforce development and talent acquisition company, partnered with Workforce Escarosa to fill positions such as general laborers, crew leaders, site supervisors, site safety representatives and lead safety representatives.

AES General Manager James Fries said the duration of the jobs will depend upon the amount of damage and the cleanup time, however he predicts the process will take between 3-18 months. Positions will range from $10 to $18 an hour and may involve extensive travel depending on the landfall of the spill.

Pictured: Area residents apply for oil cleanup jobs last Wednesday morning in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

New Map Shows Updated Hurricane Evacuation Zones

May 11, 2010

2010evaczones.jpgA new interactive map shows new hurricane evacuation zones in Escambia County that reach inland all the way to the North Escambia area.

The Escambia County Division of Emergency Management has worked with the County’s Development Services Bureau planning staff, Geographical Information Services Division, Office of Transportation and Traffic Operations and the West Florida Regional Planning Council to derive new, more refined evacuation zones for Escambia County based upon news storm surge data estimates from the state.

“Zoning changes may affect flood insurance requirements for homeowners in these areas. Please check with your insurance agent now if you are in an evacuation zone,” said John Dosh, Escambia’s emergency management chief.

To view the new evacuation zones, visit click here.

The old evacuation zones stretched as far north as just north of Nine Mile Road along the Perdido and Escambia Rivers only for category 3 or greater storms. The new evacuation zones stretch as far north as North Barth Road along the Escambia River and Vantage Road on the Perdido River — locations that are prone to flooding.

“The new map reduces the overall size of evacuation zones, while more accurately depicting low-lying areas,” Dosh said.

The new plans will eliminate evacuation zone references based up the category of the storm. Rather than the category evacuation zones, the county will instead identify evacuation zones with an A, B, C, D, and E reference.

While the new evacuation zones stretch further inland into North Escambia based upon storm surge date, the overall number of people that would be ordered to evacuate will be reduced.

“In turn, this may reduce the financial burden and hardship that evacuations bring to local businesses and citizens that will no longer need to evacuate,” Escambia County Fire Chief Frank Edwards wrote in a memo to the Escambia County Commission.

Residents that are in the new evacuation zones have received, or will soon receive, a postcard in the mail during the month of May.

Valentino Trial Moved To Okaloosa

May 11, 2010

valentino.jpgAn Okaloosa County judge will hear the criminal case of an Escambia County commissioner facing campaign related charges, according to an order issued Monday by Escambia Chief Judge Terry Terrell.

Escambia County Commissioner Gene Valentino pleaded not guilty last week in Escambia County Circuit Court. He is charged with the solicitation of a political contribution in a building owned by a governmental agency.

Valentino is accused of accepting a campaign donation at his county office from Pensacola developer Dan Gilmore on November 5, 2009.

The charge is a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in the county jail and a $1,000 fine. Valentino is due back in court for a jury trial in late June.

Pictured: Commissioner Gene Valentino’s Escambia County Jail booking photo, click to enlarge.

10 Alleged Gang Members Busted In Drug Sweep

May 11, 2010

About half of the members of a local gang are now behind bars after a Monday roundup by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement filed charges against eight known gang members and two gang associates. They were all, according to authorities, members of a criminal street gang known as the “Garnet Circle Boys”, a group that operates primarily out of Brownsville.

Arrested were:

  • George Davis, 22, two counts sale of cocaine, bond $200,000.
  • Myron Dale, 18, two counts sale of cocaine, bond, $100,000.
  • Kareem Black, 21, counts sale of cocaine, bond, $150,000.
  • Joseph F. Booker, 20, one count sale of cocaine, bond, $50,000.
  • Aaron Booker, 18, three counts sale of cocaine, bond, $150,000.
  • Cordeal Hawthorne, 23, two counts sale of cocaine, bond, $100,000.
  • Lawon Dale, 16, two counts sale of cocaine. Juvenile so no bond.
  • Alvin Brock, 19, three counts sale of cocaine, bond $150,000.
  • Darrius Gaston, 15, three counts sale of cocaine, two counts shoplifting, bond, $150,000. (associate member)
  • Dequian Watson, 16, two counts sale of cocaine. Juvenile so no bond. (associate member)

The Gang Unit and FDLE Agents said they believe that there are over 20 documented gang members or associates with this gang and that well over half are now in jail or have active warrants for their arrest.

During the round-up of the suspects, which began about 1:00 Monday afternoon, over $1,200 in cash along with a quantity of cocaine, marijuana and a vehicle were seized. The operation continued through afternoon and evening, with the last suspect being booked into the Escambia County Jail just after 11 p.m.

“This is further proof of the commitment to clean up not only Brownsville but other communities within our county with the continued work by not only our agency but FDLE to eradicate gang activity,” Sheriff David Morgan said.

This investigation still remains open and more arrests are expected as the investigation continues, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Tuesday’s Escambia Oil Update

May 11, 2010

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Here is the latest Deepwater Horizon oil spill information specific to Escambia County for Tuesday, May 11:

  • The oil spill is now 129 miles from the city of Pensacola.
  • Based on the latest projection from NOAA, Escambia County is not anticipating any direct oil impact in the next 48 hours
  • Escambia County beaches remain clear and beautiful.
  • Please continue to support our beach and waterfront businesses and restaurants.
  • Tarballs have been reported in Dauphin Island, Alabama though none have washed ashore in Escambia County, Florida. Tarballs are fragments or lumps of oil weathered to a semi-sold or solid consistency, feel sticky, and are difficult to remove from contaminated surfaces. If you observe any evidence of oil on Florida’s coastline, leave the area and report the incident to 1-866-448-5816.

British Petroleum (BP)

  • Currently 5,600 feet of BP’s boom is staged in Pensacola with an additional 10,000 feet of boom on order.
  • A local BP community outreach and claims office has been established for citizens at 435 East Government Street. A local phone number will be posted soon.
  • BP Vessels of Opportunity – see the master vessel charter agreement and vessel requirements checklist online www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com.
  • BP claims categories
  • BP is working on the following programs:
  • Shoreline Assessment and Clean Up Plan
  • Pre Impact Debris Removal Program
  • BP officials request residents be wary of scam artists posing as BP contractors. Do not sign any documents in return from money from BP or anyone else until you know the extent of your loss. BP officials carry proper identification badges or business cards.
  • BP does not use contractors to contact or solicit volunteers for cleanup. All training offered by BP is free. There are no fees for classes or registration.
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research who is contracted by BP to provide assistance to oiled wildlife. The service recognizes Tri-State’s expertise in wildlife oil spill response, and while many wildlife organizations and individuals have expressed interest in providing assistance, all rehabilitation efforts must be coordinated through the service and Tri-State. Coordination is vitally important for recovery and research efforts, and specific safety and other requirements must be met before anyone will be allowed on-site for any participation. If you already have wildlife training, call BP at 1-866-557-1401.

Federal (NOAA)

  • NOAA modified and expanded the boundaries of the closed fishing area to better reflect the current location of the oil spill, and extended the fishing restriction until May 17. See details.

State of Florida (DEP, FWC)

  • Weather conditions remain favorable. Wind and currents continue to keep the plume away from the Florida coast for at least the next 72 hours according to DEP.
  • DEP Guidelines for Protecting Shoreline from Oil Spill Impacts
  • Homeowners may be able to help prevent oil from reaching private property or damaging sensitive vegetation by utilizing sorbent booms.
  • Booming and alternative absorption measures should be coordinated through Escambia County as incorrect boom placement in navigable waterways can create a serious hazard.
  • Coordination with state and local entities is important to ensure that booming or alternative measures being used do not impede navigation and are not more harmful to the natural environment in the long-run.
  • If a boom is placed by a private citizen, that individual assumes responsibility for the boom, including the chance it could dislodge into the water or be harmful to wildlife.
  • Booms placed by private citizens that become impacted by oil are the responsibility of that individual and require special authorization for removal and proper disposal.
  • Do not place hay bales, sandbags or other unapproved devices along the shoreline, as the overall debris from disposal of such methods would increase and could cause serious long-term damage.
  • Do not attempt to clean impacted beaches or attempt to rescue oiled wildlife. Touching oil is a health risk and disposing of it improperly could cause additional environmental damage.
  • Authorized protective measures should be conducted in a manner that provides protection to, and does not disturb, native vegetation, species and their habitat.
  • Taking or capturing any species, nests or eggs listed as an endangered species is not permitted.
  • For more information on types of protective measures, contact BP’s community information line, 1-866-448-5816.
  • The Florida Small Business Development Center Network is part of the state’s EOC Emergency Support Function as a responder for assistance in business recovery. The Mobile Area Commands are fully self-contained and staffed by SBDC Certified Business Analysts experienced in assisting businesses impacted by disasters, including assistance with federal and state disaster loan programs. MACs have been deployed in Escambia County. SBDC staff are meeting with area business leaders and available to provide technical assistance to local businesses. For more information, please visit www.floridasbdc.org/Special Programs/bcrm.asp
  • The seafood off Florida’s coast in state waters are safe. There are no health alerts at this time.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has temporarily suspended the restriction on use of purse seines landward of the COLRGEGS demarcation line in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
  • Affected businesses should file a claim with BP via the hotline number, 800-440-0858. Additional guidance to help small businesses survive a disaster can be found at www.MyFloridaCFO.com or by calling 850-413-3089 or toll-free 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236).
  • At this time, there are no indications of health risks to Floridians due to the Deepwater Horizon incident. The Department of Health and DEP are closely monitoring health and environmental impacts to Florida’s beaches and will issue an advisory if conditions become unsafe.
  • The training classes offered through BP are free. If you feel that you have been approached fraudulently, please call the Attorney General’s Office fraud hotline at 1-866-966-7226.
  • The state emergency operations center remains at a level 2 activation.

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Staff

  • There are currently no opportunties for volunteers. As they become available, they will be posted to www.VolunteerFloridaDisaster.org.
  •   CANCELED- The special Board of County Commissioners’ Meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 13 has been canceled.
  •   CANCELED- The Commmittee of the Whole scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 13 been rescheduled to Thurday, May 27 at 9 a.m..
  • On inland waters (bays, bayous, estuaries, rivers), private property owners may install oil absorbent material, booms or fences on private property above the mean high waterline (MHWL) only. No material may be installed or sprayed below the MHWL.
  • On gulf-front property, the use of silt fences, obstructions, hay bales, peat, surfactants or other material is not approved. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is the permitting agency for beaches and coastal systems. No obstructions to sea turtle nesting behavior is allowed.
  • Oil is a hazardous material. It should only be handled by professionals trained in handling hazardous material.
  • Avoid entering areas where oil can be seen or smelled. Avoid direct skin contact with oil, oil-contaminated water, sediment and wildlife. Do not swim, ski or fish in areas affected by the oil spill. If you get oil on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water. Do not eat dead fish, fish with oily residue, or fish that have a petroleum odor. Restrict pets from entering oil-contaminated areas.
  • If citizens see anything unusual on the beaches they feel they need to report:
  • Contact the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce at 850-492-4660 on Perdido Key
  • Report to the lifeguards on duty on Pensacola Beach
  • Deflective boom – large floating barriers that help contain floating oil – has been deployed around sensitive shorelines. .
  • Escambia County is coordinating with the Coast Guard regarding additional potential deployment sites. See boom deployment progress report and map.
  • Escambia County has posted a PowerPoint presentation of Oil Spill Response Strategies at www.escambiadisasterresponse.com.
  • Boom has been deployed in all locations of the Local Action Plan and Addendum One. Staff continues to evaluate areas to determine if more boom is needed and is monitoring all deployed boom.
  • To keep waterways open as long as possible, boom will be “wet staged” at some locations. When floating petroleum becomes an imminent threat, boom will be fully deployed. “Fully deployed boom” is described as boom anchored into a functional configuration.
  • Environmental staff completed collecting sediment, water and oyster tissue samples. Samples have been sent to a lab for analysis. Environmental staff also completed pre-assessments on air quality.
  • Escambia County is evaluating several operational options from contractors for coastal protection and recovery. The county is considering every viable proposal, coordinating with Unified Command and will share information as it is approved.
  • All along gulf-front shoreline beaches are small, basically clear and somewhat “pointy” plankton. The pteropod, also known as the sea butterfly, is a larval snail that is naturally occurring. Although they are fairly sharp and may stick your fingers and hands when picked up or your foot when you step on them, they do not pose a threat to people. They are not washing ashore due to anything oil-related.
  • Residents and business owners with water access on their property should have pre-assessments prepared (photos, video, etc. documenting the current condition of the property).
  • The brown foam seen on the beaches recently is not associated with the oil spill. This is a common natural occurrence, especially in the spring, when fish are spawning and there are hard winds, rain, and wave action.
  • The EOC remains at level 2 activation. This is a minimal activation with only specifically involved agencies. Meetings of all essential local emergency support agencies are held daily.

Local Beaches

  • Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key remain open. The water is clear and air quality is good.
  • SRIA lifeguards continue patrolling beaches for oil from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

City of Pensacola

  • The City of Pensacola continues to coordinate with Escambia County officials.

Training Opportunities

  • The second training class for Vessels of Opportunity will be held Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. This training is for licensed charter boat captains only. More than 100 captains received the training on Friday. For more information, call 281-366-5511. To pick up or deliver your completed packet, go to BP’s Community Outreach office at 435 East Government Street.
  • BP to offer training in conjunction with OSHA and the Coast Guard. Health, Safety and Environmental Training has been a key focus to properly prepare those interested in participating in shoreline clean up. The training is fit-for-purpose based on whether you are a volunteer, contractor or vessel owner. The Post-Emergency Spilled Oil Response Training Modules were prepared by Texas Engineering Extension Service with review and approval provided by BP, OSHA and US Coast Guard personnel.
  • The training is for those registered in the Vessel of Opportunity program or as a contractor who wants to participate in clean up. The non-contaminated beach clean up “volunteers” will receive a basic BP health, safety and environmental orientation which as been endorsed by OSHA and the the Coast Guard.
  • To be included as a volunteer, please contact the BP volunteer hotline at 1-866-448-5816. Your contact information will be gathered and you will contacted when opportunities arise in your area. If you are interested in assisting in shoreline oil spill clean up operations, and you live in one of the coastal states (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama or Florida), you can request placement in a spill response course by emailing Horizonresponse@pecpremier.com . This course is not a guarantee of employment but provides credentials needed to be hired for spill cleanup work by BP contractors.
  • As the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill response continues to evolve, Escambia County will be transitioning its health and safety training to BP.
  • If you have completed the county’s four-hour training, your contact information will be forwarded to the appropriate organizations. When the need for volunteers arises, you will be contacted. Volunteer opportunities may include tasks such as distributing water to BP-contracted paraprofessionals or assisting with community outreach programs.
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has determined volunteers cannot be used in any situation where they may come in contact with oiled shorelines or oiled wildlife. There are three modified modules being offered with OSHA approval to allow for more intense participation.
  • Level 1 (Basic Health and Safety Training): a volunteer who will never come in contact with spilled oil. This is a condensed version of the original four-hour class.
  • Level 2 (Contractors and Paraprofessionals): those individuals working at a staging site.
  • Level 3 (Wildlife Recovery and Rehabilitation): a person trained in the recovery, rehabilitation and clean-up of wildlife. This is a graded certification course. Individuals must be affiliated with an approved volunteer organization to participate in this six-hour module.
  • OSHA has established guidelines for any individual working in an area where they may be exposed to petroleum-contaminated materials. In accordance with these guidelines, modules one, two and three are required for anyone seeking contract employment with BP as a paraprofessional who may potentially work directly with the spill.
  • Beginning Thursday, May 13, BP will offer all three levels of training.
  • For more information on BP’s volunteer and paraprofessional training schedule, visit their training contractor’s web site: www.pecpremier.com.
  • Escambia County’s final OSHA approved health and safety training courses for Tuesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 12 are still open.
  • This is for the health and safety training. This is not training for handling oiled wildlife.

Safety Messages


Wildlife

  • Do not attempt to rescue oiled or injured birds or wildlife. Doing so can cause additional injuries.
  • If oiled, injured or dead wildlife are found, call the Oiled Wildlife Hotline at 1-866-557-1401. Please provide location of where the wildlife was sighted.
  • Remember that May is the hatching season for many birds and reptiles.

Boats

  • Boats should keep a safe distance from the booms. Do not drive boats over booms.
  • Boat owners are urged to dry-dock boats.
  • Do not drive your boat through slicks or sheens.

Beaches and Waterways

  • Citizens should take precautions around waterways to avoid contact with oil substances.
  • Officials are closely monitoring potential public health and environmental concerns.

Personal Safety (if areas are affected by oil)

  • Avoid areas where oil can be seen or smelled. If you see or smell oil, leave immediately.
  • Avoid direct skin contact with oil, oil-contaminated water and sediments.
  • Do not swim or ski in areas affected by the oil spill, and if you travel through the area by boat, take precautions when hoisting the boat anchor. If you get oil on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.
  • Do not fish in the oil spill-affected waters.
  • Do not harvest and eat dead fish, fish with oily residue or fish that have a petroleum odor.
  • Young children, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions should avoid the area.
  • Restrict pets from entering oil-contaminated areas.
  • Those near Florida’s Gulf Coast may detect an odor because of the oil spill. Some people are more sensitive to these odors and may experience nasal irritation and feelings of nausea. In combination with seasonal allergies, such as sensitivity to pollen or pre-existing respiratory conditions such as asthma, some people may experience more severe symptoms.
  • Individuals who have pre-existing medical conditions, such as asthma or other respiratory illness should contact their health care provider if feeling symptomatic.
  • Report oiled shorelines to 1-866-448-5816.

Business Information

  • BP has established a claim system and toll free number, 1-800-440-0858. This system will allow people to begin the process to recover lost income or recoup damage related expenses.
  • If you are not satisfied with BP’s resolution, there is an additional avenue for assistance available through the Coast Guard once BP has finalized your claim. Those who have already pursued the BP claims process can call the Coast Guard at 1-800-280-7118.
  • More information about what types of damages are eligible for compensation under the Oil Pollution Act as well as guidance on procedures to seek that compensation can be found at www.uscg.mil/npfc.
  • Take detailed records of canceled reservations. It is important that when these cancellations occur, the canceling party is questioned whether the cause is because of the oil spill. If the answer is yes, keep a record of the person’s name and contact information, and also the revenues lost as a result of the cancellation.
  • Businesses, including shops, restaurants, sport fishing charters, watersports rental companies, etc. that may be negatively impacted, are asked to keep detailed profit and loss records should a claim need to be presented.
  • Calculate estimated losses for a six-week period and be able to provide records, sales receipts and documentation to support your claim. One good option is to compare business to a five-year average of revenues between May and June, which can offer insight as to the damages incurred.
  • Make a detailed list of assets, including non-structural, and include appropriate records to support the list. Example: if your hotel or restaurant is within walking distance to the beach and that beach has oil reach its shores, the business’s assets could be damaged even though there is no physical damage to the structure. It is important to record this depreciation.
  • To register as a consultant, contractor, vendor or submit information on alternative response technology, services products or suggestions, call BP at 281-366-5511.

Citizen Information

  • The Citizen Information Center phone remains open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 850-471-6600.

Log-A-Load Bass Tourney Benefits Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

May 11, 2010

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The 14th Annual Log-A-Load for Kids Bass Fishing Tournament was held this past weekend to benefit Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.

Ken Sessions and Greg Sessions won the tournament with a total catch of four fish at 13.32 pounds and a second lunker of 5.09 pounds. For the win, they received $5,352. Second place went to Larry Bullock and Roger Caldwell with 8.9 pounds with a lunker at 5.09 pounds. Third place went to Joey Mann and Jack Jenkins with 8 pounds.

More than $12,000 in cash and prizes were awarded at the tournament.

There were 88 boats in the benefit bass tournament at the Swamp House Marina and Landing in Pensacola. All proceeds will benefit children in need at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.

Pictured: 14th Annual Log-A-Load for Kids Bass Fishing Tournament winners Ken Sessions and Greg Sessions. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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