Photos: Northview Baseball Clinic
March 3, 2013
The Northview Chiefs baseball team held a training camp Saturday. From pitching to catching, the camp focused on the basics of improving play for machine pitch through senior league players.
Under the supervision and direction of Northview’s Head Coach Marty Lister, players were taught the necessary skills to become a better player. All aspects of the games were covered such as, base running, stealing bases, pick-off moves for both pitchers and catchers, batting and throwing.
All camp participants received one-on-one instruction from the Northview players.
Pictured: A Northview Chiefs baseball camp Saturday morning in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Birth: Ellison Harper Miller
March 3, 2013
Ellison Harper Miller was born January 22, 2013, at 3:43 p.m., weighing 7-pounds 0.5-ounces and 19¾ inches long. She was welcomed by parents Eli and Sarah Miller and big brother John Parker.
Her maternal grandfather is John Johnson of Bratt, and paternal grandparents are Joyce and Ronnie Crutchfield of Cantonment and Jimmy and Becky Miller of Molino.
Photo by Dellaina Jordan Photography.
Freezing Saturday Night
March 2, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Escambia Special Olympics Held At Tate (With Gallery)
March 2, 2013
The track and field portion of the Escambia County Specials Olympics was held Friday at Tate High School.
Hundreds of athletes from over a dozen schools took part in Friday’s event. Hundreds of Tate High students also took part, running events and serving as volunteer “buddies” for the athletes.
The day included track and field events, softball and tennis ball tosses, and other competitive events — plus fun events like fishing games, a petting zoo, face painting and more.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Friday’s track and field events Special Olympics held Friday at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escaped Prisoner From Walnut Hill Recaptured; Woman Charged With Helping Him
March 2, 2013
A Walnut Hill man wanted for escaping from a work release program is back behind bars.
Ronald Wayne Boone, Jr., 35, walked away from his work release assignment on February 22. Deputies caught up with him Thursday at a hotel on Plantation Road. He was charged with escape and returned to the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Linda Faye Slayton, age 32 of Pace, was charged with aiding an escape for allegedly helping Boone. She is also facing amphetamine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. She remained in the Escambia County Jail Saturday with bond set at $11,000.
Bone was serving time on charges that included grand theft auto. An Escambia County deputy spotted a black Ford Mustang in January 2012 with a paper tag while on routine patrol in the area of North Highway 99 and Lambert Bridge Road. The deputy recognized the vehicle has one that was reported stolen by the Atmore Police Department.
He followed the vehicle north on Highway 99 to Highway 4 and then north on Highway 97 while awaiting the arrival of backup. As backup arrived, a traffic stop was conducted in Davisville on Highway 97 at the Piggly Wiggly, just south of the Alabama state line.
At the time of his arrest, Boone was wanted on an outstanding grand theft auto charge in connection with a 2000 GMC Sonoma reported stolen January 2 from the 4700 block of West Highway 4.
Man Taken Into Custody After Driving Along Catfish Pond Levee
March 2, 2013
A man was taken into protective custody Friday afternoon after driving a couple of hundred feet along the levee of a former catfish pond before coming to a stop.
A driver on Highway 97 reported the man driving erratically just south of Tungoil Road about 2:15 p.m. before he turned off the roadway and along the levee of the drained pond. The man was evaluated for medical issues by Atmore Ambulance and the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
The adult male was taken into protective custody by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and transported to a Pensacola health care facility. Florida’s Baker Act allows officers to take an individual into custody when it is believed they are a danger to themselves or others. Names of individuals involved in Baker Act proceedings are not released.
Pictured: The driver of this truck turned off Highway 97 and drove a couple of hundred feet along the levee of a drained catfish pond south of Walnut Hill. Pictured below: The unidentified man was taken into protective custody. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview’s Got Talent
March 2, 2013
Northview High School held their annual talent show Friday night.
Winners were:
1st place - Dance Group
2nd place — Guitar Trio
3rd place — Alison Bardin
Honorable mentions — Morgan Ward, Anna Donald
“Crowd Pleaser” — Northwest Florida Swim Team
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Talent show first place winners “Dance Group”. Pictured inset: Honorable mention winner Morgan Ward. Pictured below: Second place winning guitar trio. Pictured below: The “Northwest Florida Swim Team”. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FWB Man Charged With Traveling To Escambia To Meet Teen
March 2, 2013
A Fort Walton Beach resident was arrested Friday night after he drove to Escambia County believing he was going to have sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl.
Joshua Patrick Baker, 22, of 554 Kanuah Dr., Fort Walton Beach, was charged with obscene communications using a computer to solicit parent/guardian consent, traveling to meet using a computer to solicit parent or guardian, and using a two-way communicate device to facilitate a felony.
Pensacola Police Department Detective Jeff Brown said Baker began talking with him via the internet on Tuesday and thought he was arranging to have sex with the Brown’s daughter. Baker coordinated tonight’s meeting through Brown.
When Baker arrived at their agreed upon location around 7 p.m., he was met by Brown and placed under arrest. Brown said officers are trying to determine if Baker had contact with any children.
In addition to the Pensacola Police Department, the investigation included members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force., U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), FBI and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
No-Hitter For Jay Baseball; Mercy Rule Softball Win For Northview, Loss For Jay Royals (With Gallery)
March 2, 2013
Friday night was good to the Northview Lady Chiefs as their winning streak continued, and to the Jay Royals with a no-hitter mercy win over Chipley.
Northview 10, Freeport 0
Misty Doran pitched a no hitter as the Northview Lady Chiefs beat Freeport Friday night in Bratt 10-0 in a game that ended in the sixth inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. With the win, the Lady Chiefs improved their perfect season record to 5-0. The Lady Chiefs will be in action again on Tuesday as they host Flomaton. First pitch for the JV will be at 4:00, and the varsity plays at 6:00.
For a Northview versus Freeport photo gallery, click here.
Jay 13, Chipley 0
The Jay Royals beat Chipley 13-0 Friday night in a mercy rule win. Jay pitcher Dalton Edwards tossed a no-hitter for the Royals on the road at Chipley. The Royals will be in action gainst Monday at Century. The JV plays at 4:30 and the varsity takes the mound at 6 p.m.
Baker 10, Jay 0
In softball action, the Baker Gators defeated the Jay Royals 10-0 Friday night in Jay. The Lady Royals will host Holmes County next Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Pictured top: Northview beat Freeport 10-0 Friday night in Bratt. Pictured inset: Mistry Doran crosses home plate for Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Free Spay/Neuter Program Now Available To Escambia Residents
March 2, 2013
A free spay/neuter program is now available for Escambia County residents who meet income guidelines.
The free program is available to Escambia County residents with a household income of $35,000 per year or less through a local animal group, Pet Come Home, Inc., and the Escambia County Low-cost Spay/Neuter program.
Pet Come Home, Inc. was awarded a $25,000 grant through the Florida Animal Friends license plate grant program to fund this program, which is expected to fund approximately 1,000 surgeries through August 2013. Pet Come Home has partnered with Emerald Coast Animal Allies, another local animal rescue, to administer the grant.
Those interested in the free spay/neuter program can sign up at one of the Spay Your Pets! Application Stations being held all over the County or at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Details can be found at www.spayyourpets.org or by calling (850) 780-3223, and choosing option #3.
To participate, applicants need to prove income and residency in Escambia County, FL. Applicants must bring the required proof of residency with them when they apply. All animals are required to have current rabies vaccinations to participate. If the pet does not have the required shots, rabies shots are available for $15 through at the Escambia County Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Program and can be purchased when the pet in brought in to be spayed or neutered. Every dog and cat in Escambia County must have a rabies vaccination license. Licenses are $11 per pet, or $7 for pet owners that are 60+ years old. The license fees go to support the Spay/Neuter Program.
Applications will be taken at upcoming events:
- March 9, 1:30-4:00 p.m. – Fran’s Country Grill, 5939 Highway 29 N, Molino, FL. No rabies shots will be offered; do not bring your pet.
- March 23, Noon-4:00pm – PetSmart, 6251 Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL. Rabies shots will not be available at this location
- March 24, 2013 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Tractor Supply Company, 3 W Nine Mile Rd.. Rabies shots will be available at this location for $13.