Cooler Weather Returns, Lows In The 50’s
September 19, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Many Florida EBT Cards To Be Deactivated Friday
September 19, 2012
The Florida Department of Children and Families is reminding those who receive food assistance, Temporary Cash Assistance, Refugee Assistance, and Food Assistance Employment and Training payments that their old Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with the flag design will be deactivated this Friday.
The new card was phased in beginning in January 2012 and has already been distributed to most clients. Changing the cards allows for increased security and durability. Any client who still has the old card needs to call 1-888-356-3281 to receive a new ACCESS card, which has a lighthouse design.
Similar to a commercial credit or debit card, the new ACCESS card has an expiration date and will be replaced automatically every four years with a new design. Authorized retailers statewide have been informed of this change.
Man, Age 72, Gets 30 Years For Child Porn
September 19, 2012
A 72-year old Santa Rosa County man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child porn.
Joseph Richard Robson, Sr. received the sentence after he pleaded guilty to production and receipt of child pornography.
According to his plea, special agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI), with the assistance of members of the Northern Florida Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC), executed a federal search warrant at Robson’s residence. Agents seized a number of computers, cameras, storage devices, and other items.
Forensic analysis revealed that, during 2010, Robson “used, persuaded, induced, enticed, or coerced an eight-year old child to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct”, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Between 2010 and 2012, Robson received and stored approximately 6,085 files that contained images and/or videos of child pornography, the DOJ said.
As part of his sentence, Senior United States District Judge Roger Vinson also imposed 10 years supervised release, with the conditions that Robson attend sex offender treatment and that he register as a sex offender.
Cross Country: Jay, PCA, Northview, Ernest Ward, Central
September 19, 2012
Pensacola Christian and Jay High were the top winners at a cross country meet held Tuesday afternoon at the Jay City Park.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Results were as follows:
TOP BOYS TEAMS
- Pensacola Christian, 20 points
- Jay, 64 points
- Central, 72 points
- Northview, 89 points
- Ernest Ward Middle, 136 points
TOP GIRLS TEAMS
- Jay, 24 points
- Pensacola Christian, 44 points
- Central, 61 points
- Northview, 86 points
- Ernest Ward Middle, 148 points
TOP BOYS
- Micah Kemp , Jay – 17:43
- Joshua Balentine , PCA – 17:55
- Justin Jexel , PCA – 18:17
- Jeremy Carlson , PCA – 18:20
- Kody Johnson , PCA – 18:58
- Daniel Posey , PCA – 19:31
- Chris Peterson , PCA – 19:32
- Hunter Stewart , PCA – 19:34
- Cody Wolfe , Jay – 20:06
- Isaac McGahan , Northview – 20:25
- Kyle Fuller , Central – 20:28
- Mark Foley , Jay – 21:31
- Josh Strength , Central – 21:46
- Nick Lambert , Northview – 22:35
- Keifer Boyett , Central – 22:41
- Morgan Givens , Central – 23:24
- Nick Pooley , Central – 23:39
- Heath Sheldt , Ernest Ward – 23:40
- Nathan Barnes , Northview – 23:41
- Joey Belanger , Jay – 23:47
- Joshua Borelli , Northview – 23:48
- Noah Goodson , Jay – 24:54:00
- Garrett Price , Central – 25:03
- Lee Henning , Central – 25:50
- Eli Harbison , Northview – 27:19
- Zachary Calloway , Northview – 28:09
- Austin Gonzalez , Jay – 29:44
- Logan Purvis , Ernest Ward – 30:09
- Jimi Brooks , Ernest Ward – 30:13
- Logan Calloway , Ernest Ward – 30:27
- Dawson Brown , Ernest Ward – 30:41
- Aaron Dees , Ernest Ward – 30:44
- Gavin Coon , Northview – 30:55
- Korbin Bryan , Ernest Ward – 40:03
TOP GIRLS
- Lauren Cochran , PCA – 21:01
- Jessica Thornton , Jay – 21:36
- Jorja Agrait , Jay – 22:21
- Sarah Jacobs , PCA – 22:39
- Savannah Brown , Jay – 23:48
- Carsen Arrant , Jay – 23:50
- Georgia Goetter , Northview – 24:00
- Jenna Thornton , Jay – 25:02
- Beth Smith , Central – 25:11
- Megan Henderson , PCA – 25:13
- Beth Hopkins , Central – 26:17
- Erica Waters , Central – 26:26
- Ann Brock , PCA – 26:30:00
- Brandi Bradley , Central – 26:56
- Cameron Dilliard , Central – 27:02
- Monica Smith , PCA – 27:26:00
- Kennedy Fuller , Central – 27:46
- Zacarra Davis , Northview – 27:44
- Jazzlyn Franklin , Northview – 28:05
- Moriah McGahan , Northview – 28:12
- Kendra Weekes , Jay – 28:13:00
- Ashley Joiner , Northview – 28:53.4
- Allaina Morrow , Central – 28:53.7
- Mason Solchenberger , Northview – 29:10.1
- RayAnn Free , Jay – 29:10.4
- Bethany Reynolds , Northview – 29:34
- Lydia Smith , Ernest Ward – 29:49:00
- Victoria Amerson , Ernest Ward – 30:13
- Mikayla Gagnon , PCA – 30:48
- Lexxi Baggett , Ernest Ward – 36:06
- Cailee Wilburn , Ernest Ward – 36:17
- Rebekah Amerson , Ernest Ward – 37:41
- Sarah Perritt , Ernest Ward – 38:54
- Hannah Ellis , Ernest Ward – 41:29
Northview, West Florida Only Area Teams State Ranked
September 19, 2012
Two Escambia County football teams are in the state rankings this week.
The Northview Chiefs (2-1) held on to their No. 4 ranking this week in Class 1A behind Union County (3-0), Trenton (3-0), and Holmes County (3-0),.
The West Florida Jaguars (3-0) debuted in the state rankings this week at No. 10 in Class 5A.
Pictured top: The Northview Chiefs, ranked No. 4 in the state in Class 1A, defeated Chipley last Friday night. Pictured below: The West Florida Jaguars, ranked No. 10 in Class 5A, beat 6A Tate High School last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
At The Library: See Dancing Dogs And A Blue Kazoo
September 19, 2012
Children of all ages can see dancing dogs and a blue Kazoo at the Century Branch Library.
Dogs can be trained to sit, stay and roll over….but square dance? The Five Flags Dog Training Club will present a boot-slappin’ good time as they put their pups to the challenge Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library at 4 p.m.
On Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon, the Blue Wahoo’s mascot Kazoo will be at the Century Branch Library. September is National Library Card Sign-up month, and to celebrate the West Florida Library has teamed up with the Blue Wahoos. There will be lots of fun and frivolity for children of all ages.
The Century Branch Library is located at 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 256-6217.
Another Human West Nile Case Confirmed
September 19, 2012
Another human case of the West Nile Virus was confirmed Tuesday in Santa Rosa County, bringing the two-county area total to 12 cases and one death.
Two cases have been reported in Santa Rosa, while 10 cases with one fatality have been reported in Escambia County. A death from West Nile was also reported in Okaloosa County.
“The confirmation of a second case of West Nile virus in our county means that it is extremely important for people to follow the recommended precautions,” Sandra Park-O’Hara, administrator for the Santa Rosa County Health Department.
Residents are advised to attempt to avoid going outside between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are the most active, to use a mosquito repellent and to wear protective clothing. Residents should also work to remove any standing water around the outside of their homes.
Escambia Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges
September 19, 2012
An Escambia County man was arrested Tuesday morning after an almost month-long investigation determined he was downloading child pornography from the internet.
Ryan Campbell Williams, 33, of 711 Underwood Ave., Apt. 300 C, was charged with possession of child pornography. Additional charges are anticipated, said Pensacola Police Department Detective Jeff Brown.
Williams, who is unemployed, was arrested around 9 a.m. during a search warrant at his apartment. The warrant was served by Pensacola Police and members of the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which includes members of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security.
Brown said officers seized two computers, several thumb drives and several CDs from the apartment. Evidence of child pornography has been found on one of the computers; the other items will undergo forensic review, investigators said.
Brown said the investigation began August 23 after Williams was identified as trafficking in child pornography using the internet.
While it is unknown exactly how many photographs and movies Williams has that contain child pornography, Brown said it is believed the collection is extensive and includes
male and female children.
Brown said officers are not aware of Williams having personal contact with children, but that remains under investigation.
Volleyball: Jay Defeats Northview
September 19, 2012
Jay defeated Northview in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball action Tuesday in Jay.
In varsity play, Jay downed Northview 25-21, 25-22, 20-25, 15-25, 15-11. For the Lady Chiefs, Misty Doran had 17 kills and two aces, and Shelley Mothershed had two aces, two kills and 11 assists.
In junior varsity action, the Lady Royals defeated Northview 25-16, 25-15. Kyndall Hall had one ace, one kill and one assist for the JV NHS Lady Chiefs.
On Monday, Northview beat Jay in varsity action, and Jay downed Northview’s JV.
On Thursday, the Northview Lady Chiefs will host Laurel Hill in Bratt beginning at 4:30. Also Thursday, Jay will host Flomaton starting at 4:30.
Pictured: Action between Northview and Jay Monday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Alabama Voters Approve $437 Million General Fund Amendment
September 19, 2012
Alabama voters approved an amendment to transfer over $437 million from a state trust fund by a 2-to-1 margin Tuesday.
The constitutional amendment will make $145.8 million transfers yearly for three fiscal years from the Alabama Trust Fund to the General Fund where it can be used to fund the state’s prisons, courts, Medicaid and other programs.
A plan will be developed to repay the money, according to Gov. Robert Bentley.
Bill Armistead, chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, said in a written statement Tuesday night that his party is ready to introduce legislation mandating the repayment.
“I am also confident that they will continue to right-size our state government, so that necessary services can continue to be met in the most cost effective way possible,” Armistead wrote. “Under the continued Republican leadership, we must make sure that we never find ourselves in a similar situation again. Republicans were sent to Montgomery to bring spending under control. I applaud them in their efforts to do so far, and encourage them to continue to remain faithful to the mandate set before them.”
Meanwhile, Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Mark Kennedy released a statement praising the amendment passage and blaming state Republican’s for the amendment’s necessity.
“The people of Alabama have not only saved countless friends and neighbors from losing jobs and the most basic services but have also saved the Republican legislative supermajority from a catastrophic mess,” Kennedy said. After over a hundred years of Democrats getting the job done and making tough decisions on behalf of all Alabamians, it took only two years for the Republican supermajority in the legislature to bring the state to the brink of a financial catastrophe — threatening countless seniors and vulnerable Alabamians with losing the most basic of care, literally putting lives in jeopardy.