Highway 164 Now Open
June 3, 2013
After a three month closure, Highway 164 from Velor Road to Pine Barren Road has re-opened. The route was closed to traffic on March 1 after an inspection revealed structural deficiencies with a 55-year old bridge between Walnut Hill and McDavid. Repairs to the bridge took about a month longer than originally anticipated. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Remaining Graduation Dates
June 3, 2013
Here are the remaining graduation dates and times for schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties:
Tuesday – Escambia
at Pensacola Bay Center
- Pine Forest High, 11 a.m.
- West Florida High, 2:30 p.m.
- Tate High, 6 p.m.
Tuesday – Santa Rosa
- Central School, 6 p.m., CHS gym
Johnson Avenue To Close Tuesday
June 3, 2013
Johnson Avenue between Chisholm Road and Stockdale Avenue will close Tuesday, June 4, for approximately two weeks to through traffic.
The closing is in conjunction with an existing Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) project and drivers are urged to follow detour routes. For more information, contact Ron King at (850) 932-5342.
Ernest Ward Names May Students Of The Month
June 3, 2013
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for May. They are (L-R) Lari McCann, seventh grade; Austin Smith, sixth grade; and Kayleigh Linam, eighth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seed To Plate: Learn More About Your Home Garden
June 3, 2013
The Escambia County Extension Service will host “Seed to Plate – Healthy and Productive Home Gardents” on Thursday, June 6.
The program is for those that have a home garden but want to learn how to get more out of it. Participants will learn the basics of safe garden production and tips for home food preservation. Appropriate shoes for a garden tour should be worn.
The program will take place at the Escambia County Extension office on Stephani Road at 6 p.m. Cost is $5. Register by calling Fran Lainhart at (850) 475-5230 or emailing lainhaf@ufl.edu.
Gaetz: Nobody Knows Who Tally Politicians Are
June 3, 2013
Planning to continue touring Florida with the House speaker, Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said that most Florida residents have a disconnect with state government.
“The first thing that Tallahassee politicians probably need to reflect upon is that nobody knows who they are, nobody knows why they think they are so important,” Gaetz (pictured) said during an interview on The Florida Channel’s “Florida Face to Face” show.
“Only in Tallahassee, inside the echo chamber here where people talk to each other and think they’re hearing the voice of God, are politicians that important. When you’re in a classroom, when you’re in a children’s advocacy center, when you’re in a National Guard armory, then you find out who’s really important.”
Gaetz and Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, spent two days last week making appearances in Brooksville, Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland and Lake Wales to discuss the recent legislative session. Gaetz said he and Weatherford plan to go to every region of the state during the summer.
“It’s just two guys who get along with each other pretty well, spending time trying to find out how people are reacting to what the Legislature has done and where we need to do better,” Gaetz said.
by The News Service of Florida
Despite $3,000 Reward, No Arrests In 2011 Cow Strangulation Case
June 3, 2013
Just over two years later, there have been no arrests in what was called a surprising case of animal cruelty — the dragging and strangulation death of a pregnant cow in Enon on Memorial Day 2011 — despite reward money totaling $3,000.
The owner of the pet Jersey cow found the animal dead in a pasture just behind his house on Highway 97A as he checked on his animals. Thin twine — often called grass string – had been tied several times around the cow’s neck and had apparently strangled the animal as it was dragged through the pasture. The cow was found on its side, with its head upside down and its horns pushed several inches into the dirt.
Authorities suspect the death could have resulted from a prank gone wrong since school was about to end and the cow’s owner was a school bus driver.
“Viciously killing a pregnant cow for an apparent prank is an inexcusably cruel crime and anyone who would do that can be capable of hurting people, too,” said Jennifer Hobgood, Florida state director for The Humane Society of the United States. “We hope our reward helps bring justice in this horrible case.”
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the cow’s death. The Junior Humane Society is now offering an additional $500 reward.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Pictured: An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office crime scene investigator photographs a pregnant cow that was apparently strangled to death in Enon on Memorial Day 2011. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photo, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Releases Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Roll
June 3, 2013
The following students were named to the fourth nine weeks honor roll at Bratt Elementary School:
All A’s
- Abbie Buford
- Aiden Broadhead
- Alexis Evans
- Allyson Jones
- Amber Gilman
- Angel Schoonover
- Anna Adams
- Anna King
- April Johnson
- Ashlan Harigel
- Ashton Cloud
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Autumn Williams
- Ava Gurganus
- Bailey Van Pelt
- Bailie Merchant
- Bentley Van Pelt
- Berklee Hall
- Braeden McGhee
- Brody Black
- Bryce Hall
- Caitlyn Gibson
- Carsyn Dortch
- Cassie Davis
- Cassie Mullins
- Colby Morris
- Conner Byrne
- Connor Wolfe
- Dallon Rackard
- David Gilley
- Emilee Cabral
- Emma Gilmore
- Erich Amerson
- Gage Eicher
- Gage Lambert
- Hannah Hughes
- Hunter Johnson
- J.P. Gilman
- Jaquez Moorer
- John Bashore
- Kadence Calvert
- Kara Hawkins
- Karlee Criswell
- Kayla Campbell
- Keaton Brown
- Kendall Wise
- Kenna Redmond
- Kennedy Long
- Lane Wilson
- Leah Berry
- Leah Hetrick
- Libby Pugh
- Luke Bridges
- Madison Peterson
- Maggie Amerson
- Maggie Godwin
- Mary Paige Nassar
- Mayson Edwards
- McKenna Simmons
- Mia Starns
- Olivia Boatwright
- Rabekah Abbott
- Raegan Abbott
- Ryan Dove
- Sarah Bailey
- Sarah Branch
- Sarah Long
- Sarah Margaret Hetrick
- Savannah Doremus
- Savannah Spence
- Scotty Elliott
- Shelby Cotita
- Shelby Godwin
- Sophie Cotita
- Summer Waters
- Tucker Hall
- Zane Gurganus
- Zykuria Fountain
All A’s and B’s
- A’laysha Huff
- Abigail Nelson
- Adam Peterson
- Addison Albritton
- Addison White
- Adrianne Shanks
- Ahmad Elliott
- Allie Brantley
- Alyssa Stabler
- Anija Mcneir
- Anna Lee
- Ansleigh Maholovich
- Anyis Cabral
- Arquavian Smith
- Ashton Watts
- Audrey Odom
- Ben Wilson
- Blaize Parrish
- Breyden Freeman
- Bryuana Bivins
- Caden Peterson
- Cadynce Chason
- Cameron Cloud
- Carter Sigafoose
- Cassidy Boutwell
- Cassidy White
- Clay Wilson
- Cody Edwards
- Cody Thomas
- Colton Dockens
- Cordarrius Thomas
- Daelyn Fine
- Dennis Pittman
- Destiney Bradley
- Devon Spencer
- Elijah Amerson
- Franki Daw
- Gabe Henderson
- Gracie Godwin
- Houston Lowry
- Irmani Dixon
- Jackson Edwards
- Jacob Conley
- Jacob Findley
- Jacob Hughes
- Jaimee Taylor
- Jakob Gibson
- Jamyla Feagin
- Jarvis Skanes
- Jason Fayard
- Jaxon Singleton
- Jaylon North
- Ji’keir Hudson
- John Michael Ward
- Jonathan Gibbs
- Jonathan Windham
- Joseph Parker
- Joshlynn Helton
- Joshua Zisa
- Juliana Bryan
- Kaden Dove
- Kailey Fisher
- Kaleigh Macks
- Kaylee Sawyer
- Keazia Washington
- Kinzie Rackard
- Kohle Harigel
- Kyle Blanton
- Landon Chavers
- Lexi Broadhead
- Macie Buford
- Madelin Sheedy
- Madelyn Berry
- Makayla Garrett
- Malachi Bolen
- Martina Howard
- Matthew Pruitt
- Megan McGhee
- Michael Merchant
- Michael Sanders
- Miyhanna Davidson
- Neionni Findley
- Page Ross
- Paige Gibbs
- Paris Burt
- Paris Findley
- Raleigh Gibson
- Raycer Watson
- Reid McCall
- Riley Balckwell
- Rosa Carter
- Ryleigh Barnes
- Savannah Roley
- Shane Hardin
- Shelby Rice
- Sheyenne Dillon
- Summer Harrell
- Tahna Wesley
- Tanner Boone
- Tatum Hasting
- Taviana Parker
- Teriana Redmond
- Tobias Madison
- Tony Hall
- Travis Nelson
- Trent Knighten
- Tyler Cloud
- Tyteanna Dubose
- Ty Wise
- Vivyan Smith
- Wyatt Dillon
- Wyatt Windham
Wahoos Erupt For Record 11-4 Win Over Montgomery
June 3, 2013
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos erupted on offense for a team record 11 runs in an 11-4 win over the Montgomery Biscuits on Sunday night at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala.
Pensacola claimed the initial lead in the second inning on a solo home run by Travis Mattair, his sixth of the season. Brodie Greene doubled home David Vidal later in the inning before Devin Lohman scored on a Danny Vicioso single. The Blue Wahoos added to their lead with a pair of runs in the third on an RBI double from Lohman and a wild pitch.
The Biscuits plated a pair of runs in the third against Wahoo starter Chad Rogers and added another in the fourth on a solo home run by Keith Castillo, who ended up finishing the night a triple shy of the cycle. Rogers left the game early with an undisclosed injury in the fourth inning with one out. He was charged with three runs on three hits in the no-decision.
Already leading 5-3, the Wahoos exploded for six runs in the seventh to put the game out of reach. Pensacola sent 10 batters to the plate in the inning and tallied six hits. Ryan LaMarre, David Vidal and Devin Lohman all had RBI hits in the inning before Danny Vicioso capped it with a two-run homer to left, his first of the season.
Shaun Ellis, Brian Pearl and Chris Manno combined to finish the final 5.2 innings. The only run the trio allowed was a mop-up unearned run in the ninth. Ellis (1-1) earned the win after working 2.2 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and struck out one. Biscuits starter Jake Floethe (0-1) took the loss in his Double-A debut. He was charged with the first five runs on five hits over four innings.
Vicioso led the way offensively with a 3-for-5 game and three RBI. Vidal, Lohman and Greene each added two-hit games to spark the offense.
Pensacola looks to continue the momentum in the second game of the five-game set on Monday. The Wahoos will turn to LHP Ryan Dennick (2-5, 2.57) against Montgomery RHP Jacob Thompson (4-5, 5.47). First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. from Riverwalk Stadium.
story by Kevin Burke
Missing 2-Year Old Escambia County Boy Found Dead
June 2, 2013
Authorities have located a missing 2-year old missing in the Warrington area since 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Hezekiah Brooks was found unresponsive in the backseat floorboard of a car “after an exhaustive search” of his Hermey Avenue neighborhood, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
First aid was rendered by responding officers and EMS, but all attempts at resuscitation failed. The cause of death is undetermined at this time pending an investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Sunday’s four hour search involved multiple agencies, including the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Search and Rescue, the Coast Guard and numerous others. Sheriff David Morgan expressed his gratitude to all that assisted in the search.