Bargains Galore: Escambia Schools To Hold Surplus Auction
February 7, 2012
The Escambia County School District will hold a surplus auction Wednesday.
The auction will take place at 9 a.m. at the Hall Center Annex, formerly the old Brown Barge school site, at 151 East Fairfield Drive.
The public is invited to attend and bid on televisions, audio visual equipment, food service equipment and small wares, cameras, shop tools, and many more items. The public may view the merchandise one hour earlier from 8-9 a.m.
For more information, contact Richard Gibbs and Equipment Company at (850) 944-4374.
Sunny Skies
February 7, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Escambia Man Gets 35 Years In Federal Drug Conspiracy
February 7, 2012
Erick D. Smith, 30, of Pensacola, was sentenced to 35 years in prison late Friday afternoon for his conviction on charges relating to a conspiracy to distribute cocaine in Pensacola, announced United States Attorney Pamela C. Marsh, Northern District of Florida.
The federal indictment alleged that Smith and Telly J. Hill were involved in the distribution of large amounts cocaine as well as the possession of firearms in the Lincoln Park area of Pensacola.
During Smith’s trial last year, the jury received evidence regarding several cocaine transactions involving Smith and other men from Foley, Alabama. The jury also viewed fingerprint evidence and telephone records linking Smith to the transportation of cocaine, as well as hearing testimony regarding the seizure of tens of thousands of dollars, casino records documenting Smith’s habit of gambling his ill gotten gains, and the seizure of several vehicles which he utilized during the course of the conspiracy.
Chief United States District Judge M. Casey Rodgers sentenced Smith based on the facts surrounding the case, Smith’s perjury during the trial, and his prior state felony convictions. In December 2011, co-defendant Hill was sentenced to life plus 10 years consecutively, for his role in the conspiracy and a drive-by shooting he committed in as part of the drug organization’s operations.
U.S. Attorney Marsh praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as well as the Pensacola Police Department and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
“The Department of Justice and this office will continue its close partnership with law enforcement to vigorously pursue the strongest sanctions against those who plague our communities with drug and gun violence,” said Marsh. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.
Ernest Ward Students Of The Month Named
February 7, 2012
Ernest Ward Middle School Students of the Month for January have been named. They are (from left) Ian Schneider, seventh grade; Emily Walston, eighth grade; and Josh English, sixth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gov. Scott Appoints One To Escambia Early Learning Coalition
February 7, 2012
Monday, Governor Rick Scott announced the appointment of Alexis Bolin to the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County.
Bolin, 67, is a realtor with ERA Legacy Realty. She was appointed for a term that began Monday and ends April 30, 2015.
Monday Night Forecast
February 6, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Double Murder Victims Identified
February 6, 2012
The names of the victims of an Escambia County weekend double murder have been released.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Investigators identified the victims at 27-year old Lacreatia Long and 35-year old Ramone Walker, both of Pensacola.
The two victims were found shot to death shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday in their respective homes on North Spring Street. Investigators are continuing to follow-up on leads and ask that anyone with information concerning the shootings contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP (7867).
Fire Claims The Lives Of Two Children
February 6, 2012
An early Monday morning fire in Escambia County has claimed the life of sisters — 10-year old Te’laysia Jackson and 8-year old Te’sjohnna Sanford.
The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Gregory Street in Pensacola, just east of North Pace Boulevard. The small wood frame home was fully engulfed when the first firefighters arrived on the scene. The children were reportedly found in a back bedroom of the home.
The children’s mother and another adult were left homeless by the fire. They have been provided a hotel room by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State and Pensacola Fire Marshal’s offices.
Pictured: Two young girls died in this house fire early Monday morning in Escambia County. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Charged In Connection With Meth Lab
February 6, 2012
A Cantonment women has been charged in connection with an active meth lab found by a resident near a Cantonment road last year.
Cynthia Marie Greenhill, 41, was arrested recently on outstanding warrants for methamphetamine production, possession of drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine trafficking.
In late May, a resident of Eight Mile Creek Road in Cantonment found a cooler and duffel bag near the road in a wooded area and called the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Inside, deputies found an active “one pot” meth lab, a pill bottle with the name Cynthia Greenhill and a woman’s green dress.
Greenhill’s fingerprints were found on several of the meth lab items, according to an arrest report.
When questioned, Greenhill told deputies that she is a meth addict and was at a nearby hotel in late May. She said that she was in the hotel room with an unknown Hispanic male that was manufacturing meth in the hotel room. She said she had a seizure and the male disposed on the meth lab in a location unknown to her.
Workforce Escarosa Named One Of State’s Best Job Agencies
February 6, 2012
Workforce Escarosa has been named as one of the top 10 regional workforce boards in Florida by Gov. Rick Scott. Workforce Escarosa was No. 4 on the governor’s list.
The number of job placements in December were used to formulate the rankings among state-sponsored job placement agencies.
Workforce Escarosa, under the leadership of Board Chair Jay Overman and Executive Director Susan Nelms, operates three locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to assist with job placement.
Those locations are:
- The Pensacola Center, 3670-A North”L” Street
- The Century Center, 8120 North Century Boulevard
- The Milton Center, 5725 Highway 90
For more information, visit www.workforceescarosa.com.