Prep Football Schedule; Live Scores Tonight
September 21, 2012
Here is a schedule of high school football games in the North Escambia area tonight.
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FLORIDA
- South Walton at Northview, 7 p.m.
- Escambia at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Bay at West Florida, 7 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
- Pensacola High at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- Arnold at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- Crestview at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- OPEN: Jay, Washington
ALABAMA
- Flomaton at Mobile Christian
- Escambia County (Atmore) at UMS Wright
- Escambia Academy at Morgan
- Bayside Academy at TR Miller
- Southside Selma at WS Neal
Escaped Prisoner Captured Off Nine Mile Road
September 21, 2012
An inmate worker who left his assigned work area this morning at the Escambia County Animal Shelter on Fairfield Drive has been captured near Nine Mile Road.
Alexander G. Kent, 36, asked to use the restroom at the shelter and did not return to his work. Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies established a perimeter around the animal shelter and used a K-9 in an attempt to track Kent. Deputies received information that Kent was hiding at a residence on Bowman Avenue, just off Nine Mile Road, and he was arrested at that location.
He was booked into the Escambia County Jail on one court of escape.
One Injured In Accident With Paint Truck
September 21, 2012
One person was injured when a construction vehicle was rear-ended on Highway 29 in McDavid Friday afternoon.
The driver of a pickup truck, 40-year old Gary Hutchings of Pensacola, slammed into a “buffer arm” on a truck that was stopped in the roadway just over the crest of a hill, controlling traffic for a paint striping crew on Highway 29 just south of Main Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver of the construction vehicle. 54-year old Johnny Pressley of Pensacola, was transported by ambulance to Baptist Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Hutchings was not injured.
Hutchings was cited for careless driving, according to the FHP>
The McDavid and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Fire Chief Resigns
September 21, 2012
Escambia County Fire Rescue Chief Daniel R. Spillman has submitted his letter of resignation.
According to the letter, Spillman’s resignation will be effective December 18. His last day in the office will be October 19, and he will use accumulated leave to reach December.
Spillman did not provide a reason for his resignation.
“I have appreciated the opportunity to serve. If I can be of service in the future please do not hesitate to call,” he wrote in the letter to Mike Weaver, Public Safety director.
Daniel R. Spillman was announced as the new county fire chief in January 2011. Spillman was selected after a review of 20 candidates that applied for and met the minimum qualifications for the $81,000 a year job.
Spillman was chief of the Seminole Tribe Fire Rescue in Hollywood, Florida, prior to coming to Escambia County. From 1983 to 2005, he worked as the Deputy Chief of the Tallahassee Fire Department where he retired. During his tenure, the City of Tallahassee combined forces with the county fire departments which were primarily volunteer. With a bachelors degree from Florida International University in Fire Science and Safety, Spillman has 36 years experience in the fire service and emergency medical service fields.
Neiko Robinson Suspension Cut By Two Games; Officials Take Issue With FHSAA Policy
September 21, 2012
The Florida High School Athletic Association has cut Northview Chiefs senior Neiko Robinson’s suspension from six games to four.
Robinson was suspended after being ejected in the fourth quarter of a preseason kickoff game. Robinson, a transfer from the Flomaton Hurricanes and a verbal commitment to Penn State, was tossed out of the game for throwing a punch. His younger brother, Neino Robinson, was flagged for pass interference, and a brief scuffle followed.
In appealing the six game suspension, Northview did not deny that Robinson was guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct. Instead, school officials took issue with the severity of the penalty. A new FHSAA sportsmanship policy went into effect a year ago calling for an automatic six-game suspension for a player ejected for being involved in a fight.
“A six game penalty in a sport like football is excessive,” Escambia Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said. “Six games in football is most of a season; six games in basketball can be what, a couple of weeks? We are hoping that the FHSAA will take a look at that policy.”
Thomas made it very clear that Robinson was guilty of the unsportsmanlike conduct, as did Northview High School Principal Gayle Weaver.
“He did commit unsportsmanlike conduct,” Weaver said. “But we felt that the number of games was too severe in relation to the number of games in the sport.”
In reducing the suspension by two games, the FHSAA said Robinson will face school discipline.
Northview will require that Robinson make an apology to his team, a public apology to the school, visit Ernest Ward Middle School and “speak to their athletes advising them of the importance of good sportsmanship”, and participate in other Northview sports by mentoring younger players, according to Weaver’s appeal letter to the FHSAA.
“It is most important that he learn not only from his mistakes but also that, as a senior, he has the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others, while providing him with the opportunity to make a life beyond his small community,” Weaver wrote to the FHSAA. “He made a mistake. Please help us to help him to turn it into a redemptive opportunity.”
“He has a future ahead of him in football, having received offers from Penn State and Purdue, among others,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said in his letter to the FHSAA. “He loves the game and has learned a valuable lesson.”
Robinson will sit out Friday night’s game against South Walton as the fourth game of his suspension. With the reduced suspension, he will be eligible to play September 28 against Gulf Breeze and in Northview’s first district game October 5 against the Jay Royals.
Pictured top: Senior Neiko Robinson picks up yardage for the Northview Chiefs before being ejected from an August 24 preseason game against Panama City Bay. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
FEMA Denies Hurricane Isaac Claims By Escambia, Santa Rosa
September 21, 2012
FEMA has denied assistance to Escambia and Santa Rosa County to cover costs associated with damage and cleanup from Hurricane Isaac.
A preliminary damage assessment found Pensacola Beach lost 250,000 cubic yards of sand, which will cost about $8 million to fix. Perdido Key lost 180,000 cubic yards and had up to $6.3 million in damage. About $10.4 million of the Escambia damage was eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Santa Rosa County estimates $704,000 in damages in the unincorporated areas — $4,000 to parks and $700,00 for Navarre Beach erosion and total damages of $1.2 million.
In a letter to Gov. Rick Scott, FEMA said the damage sustained across Florida was not of such severity and magnitude to qualify for assistance.
“Certainly we are surprised and disappointed with FEMA’s decision to deny assistance to the Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Isaac,” said Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver. “We feel strongly that the nearly $11 million in damage Escambia County sustained from Isaac is significant and should qualify for relief. We stand ready to join Governor Scott in appealing this decision to FEMA.”
Scott has already asked the Division of Emergency Management to appeal the denial.
UWF Finalizes Purchase Of Scenic Hills Country Club
September 21, 2012
The University of West Florida is celebrating a partnership between their property development company Business Enterprises, Inc. and the Scenic Hills Country Club.
BEI’s purchase of the 150-acre, 18-hole Jerry Pate designed golf course was recently finalized for about $2.2 million without using any taxpayer dollars. The purchase is expected to generate additional income for the UWF in the future while enhancing the educational experience for UWF students.
Man Gets Two Life Sentences For Double Murder
September 21, 2012
An Escambia County man was convicted Thursday afternoon for a double murder two years ago.
Jeremy Jenkins, 26, received two life sentences immediately after the guilty verdict for the October 13, 2010, shooting deaths of De’neisha Kimbrell Lewis and Corleis Dion Robinson.
Deputies first responded to a weapons discharge call at the Royal Crest Apartments, 190 Old Corry Field Rd. in Pensacola. Upon arrival deputies made contact with a private security officer who stated he had heard several shots from the complex. Deputies began walking the complex and found Lewis, 19, and Robinson, 22, lying outside an apartment. Both victims had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined that they had been the victims of a robbery.
25 Year Prison Sentence Handed Down For Robbing Taxi Driver
September 21, 2012
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to prison for robbing a taxi driver.
D’Andrea Lydell Robinson was sentenced to 25 years state prison by Judge Gary Bergosh for robbery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
On October 30, 2011, Robinson and two other individuals called Yellow Cab and requested a taxi. When the taxi arrived all three men held the taxi driver, Wiley Dickerson, Jr., at gunpoint and demanded money. When Dickerson did not immediately comply, he was shot in the leg. He then handed over his money and was ordered by the men to drive away.
Dickerson ended up turning around and pursuing the three men who were now fleeing on bicycles. Dickerson caught up with and struck Robinson’s bicycle with his taxi, throwing him to the ground. When Robinson fell, he dropped his cell phone and a firearm.
Ballistics analysis determined that the gun dropped by Robinson fired the shot that hit Dickerson. Additionally, the cell phone dropped by Robinson had been used to summon the cab, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
JV Football: Baker Over Northview; Tate Beats Escambia (With Gallery)
September 21, 2012
Tate picked up a win while Northview took a loss in junior varsity football action Thursday afternoon.
The JV Tate Aggies defeated the JV Escambia Gators 34-14 in Pensacola. The JV Aggies will host Pine Forest next Thursday night at 6:30.
In Bratt, the Baker Gators defeated Northview 14-6. Northview’s lone touchdown came on a 6-yard run from Hunter Sherouse . The Chiefs went for two, with sophomore Keondre Lett coming just short of the end zone. The JV Chiefs will will host Escambia County High School of Atmore Monday night at 6:30.
For a photo gallery from Northview versus Baker, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
