JV Football: Northview Chiefs Host The Escambia Gators (With Photo Gallery)
September 27, 2013
The freshman Escambia High School Gators defeated the junior varsity Northview Chiefs 15-0 Thursday in Bratt.
The JV Chiefs will continue their season October 3 as they host the Jaguars of West Florida High School and October 17 as they host the Baker Gators. Both games kick off at 6 p.m. in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs hosted the Escambia Gators Thursday in Bratt. Cheerleader photos by Delaney Reynolds. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tonight’s High School Football Schedule
September 27, 2013
Here’s a look at the Friday night football schedule for tonight:
Going to a game? Email your photos and score update to news@northescambia.com.
FLORIDA
- Choctawhatchee at Northview, 7 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Jay at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
- West Florida at Alma Bryant (Ala.), 7 p.m.
- Pace at Madison County, 6:30 p.m.
- *Bay at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- PHS at New Orleans Jesuit, 7 p.m.
- *Rutherford at Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
- Navarre at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- OPEN: Escambia, Washington
ALABAMA
- Jay at Flomaton
- Clarke County at T.R. Miller
- W.S. Neal at Hillcreast
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Faith Academy
- Morgan at Escambia Academy
Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
September 27, 2013
An Escambia County man was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges after investigators determined he had downloaded sexually explicit pictures and movies of children
from the internet onto his home computer.
Calvin Louis Bridges, 28, of 2126 Schwab Court was charged with 14 counts of possession of obscene material/child pornography. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail on a $28,000 bond.
Bridges was arrested at his home after agents with the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force initiated a search warrant at his residence Thursday after he was identified via the internet as downloading child pornography.
Additional charges are possible, and the investigation is continuing to determine if he transmitted files and/or downloaded additional child pornography, authorities said.
Task force members from the Office of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Walton County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Pensacola Police Department with this investigation.
Ernest Ward Beats Excel (With Photo Gallery)
September 27, 2013
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat the Panthers of Excel Thursday night, 42-30.
Ernest Ward will travel to Foley on October 8 before ending their season with a 6 p.m. home game in Walnut Hill against T.R. Miller.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Ernest Ward Middle School beat the Excel Panthers Thursday night. Cheerleader photos by Delaney Reynolds. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lady Chiefs Earn District Win Over Freeport
September 27, 2013
The Northview Lady Chiefs earned another district volleyball win Thursday over Freeport.
Meeting on neutral ground in Jay, Northview beat Freeport 25-18, 14-25, 25-14, 15-25, 15-7. Lily Townson had two kills, 13 assists and 15 digs. Danielle Steadham had one ace, eight kills, five blocks and 18 digs.
The Lady Chiefs will host Baker at home on Tuesday.
West Florida JV Defeats Catholic
September 27, 2013
The junior varsity West Florida Jaguars beat Catholic’s Crusaders Thursday evening. Pictured: West Florida Quarterback Gavin Grant of Walnut Hill throws a pass for Jaguars touchdown. Submitted cell phone photo by Nancy Thomas, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Office Unveils ‘Take Back Your Streets’ Video
September 27, 2013
“Take Back Your Streets” is the title of a new public outreach campaign launched Thursday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in response to ongoing acts of gun violence in the county. The campaign is aimed at encouraging community involvement in reporting crimes and combating gun violence.
Sheriff David Morgan, School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, FBI Resident Agent in Charge James Stewart, Pensacola Police Department Chief Chip Simmons, Mayor Ashton Hayward, ATF Resident Agent in Charge Randy Beach,Commissioner Lumon May and Pastor Rodney Jones presented the first of three public service announcements at Thursday’s meeting. Two more videos will follow over the coming months.
The videos encourage members of the community to work actively with law enforcement to solve and prevent crime.
Two Alarm Fire At Pine Forest Road Business
September 27, 2013
The cause of a two-alarm commercial building fire on Pine Forest Road Thursday night is under investigation.
Firefighters at the Bellview Fire Station looked almost directly across the street from their station about 9:30 p.m. and noticed the heavy smoke coming from Southern Floor Systems at 7012 Pine Forest Road, just north of Longleaf Drive. Smoke and flames were visible from the 50,000 square foot warehouse building.
There were reports that possibly explosive materials were stored in one part of the building, but there were no explosions reported. By 10:10 p.m., firefighters reported that they believed the fire was out.
There were no reports of injuries.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
Pictured above and below: A fire at Southern Floor Systems on Pine Forest Road Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Bratt Crash
September 26, 2013
There were no injuries in an accident when a pickup and its load hit the Beaver Dam Bridge in Bratt Thursday afternoon.
The driver of a pickup truck hauling a second pickup on a vehicle trailer lost control and slammed into the guardrail on the West Highway 4 Bridge about 4 p.m.. The driver and his two passengers were not injured. The accident did slow traffic for a period, with one lane of West Highway 4 blocked.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash.
Tuesday night, a pickup truck ended up in Beaver Dam Creek during an accident at the same location. Click here for that story and photos.
Pictured: There were no injuries in this Thursday afternoon crash on West Highway 4 in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Investigators Locate Persons Wanted For Questioning In Murder
September 26, 2013
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday morning that investigators are no longer seeking to question several individuals in connection with the September 19 murder of 14-year old Kenteyonna Anderson.
Investigators said they are no longer looking for Juvonte Huff, Javonte Pope, Christianna Jones, Qiusjhinee Miller, Jaquest Norris and Zachary Brooks.
Anderson, 14, was outside with friends when a fight erupted nearby and shots rang out, according family members. She was reportedly struck multiple times in the chest. She was transported by ambulance to Baptist Hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
Anyone with information on the murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620. Callers are not required to provide their name and may be eligible for a cash reward.