Rain And Possible Severe Storms
January 29, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. High near 67. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Escambia County Deputy Apparently Rear-Ends Semi
January 28, 2013
There were no serious injuries when an Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy apparently rear-ended a semi about 2:40 Monday afternoon on Highway 29 at East Kingsfield Road. There was no word on the cause of the crash. The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Reader submitted photos courtesy Cari Hadley (above) and Jerah Parker (below) for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Bank Robbed
January 28, 2013
An Escambia County bank robbery is under investigation.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a bank robbery in progress at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Wells Fargo Bank, 6425 Mobile Highway. The suspects were described two black males that were wearing masks and were armed.
The suspects entered the bank demanded money before fleeing. The suspects are believed to be in a newer model, gray, four door, Toyota Tundra pickup.
If anyone has information on the robbery, they are asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Convicted Molino Sex Offender Pleads, Faces Additional Sentence
January 28, 2013
A convicted sex offender from Molino that fathered a child with a 16-year old is facing an additional sentence after a Friday court appearance.
Archie Eley Brooks, 39, pleaded no contest to one felony count of failing to report a name or residence change. He will be sentenced in March.
Once he released from jail after serving time for unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, Brooks reported a new permanent residence on Olive Road. Authorities later determined he was not living at that address, according to an arrest report.
Brooks original sex offender charge stemmed from a two-year relationship with an underage female.
In a February 2, 2010, interview, the victim told investigators that “the relationship started when suspect Brooks moved in with her family and the two shared a room” at her family’s home on Pine Circle Drive in Molino. The victim “stated that Brooks knew she was 16 at the time they began their sexual relationship,” according to the sheriff’s office report.
Brooks told investigators that he had a sexual relationship with the victim in which she became pregnant, according to the incident report, and that he knew the victim was 16 at the time. Brooks told deputies that the relationship lasted about two years until it ended on the victim’s 18th birthday.
Brooks remains in the Escambia County Jail awaiting his sentencing.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
January 28, 2013
The following students were named to the second nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School:
Mrs. Barberree’s Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
Ayden Atallah
Luke Diamond
Maddie Mae Driskell
Alex Dunsford
Tyler Gilmore
Olivia Griffis
Daisy Johnson
Mia Kornegay
Madison Levins
Allie Odom
Ian Watson
Jayden White
Mrs. Rogers’ Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
Nicole Briscoe
Layla Brown
Ashton Covan
Kerissa Dortch
Anna Dunsford
Hunter Johnson
Kelan Jurey
Evin Matlock
Addisen Miller
Blake Shaw
Mallory Smith
Mrs. Dawson’s First Grade:
A Honor Roll
Madalyn Grimes
Tyson McBride
Reygan Steadham
Ms. Thornton’s First Grade:
A Honor Roll
Riley Dawson
Meredith Johnston
Tyler Riggs
A/B Honor Roll
Alexa Castro
Nolin Godwin
Josh Johnson
Aydan Smith
Leif Waters
Mrs. Marshman’s Second Grade:
A Honor Roll
Aloysia Dortch
Kayla Johnson
Jessica Loftis
Kaden Odom
A/B Honor Roll
Briana Dunsford
Chase Hampton
Johnnie Howell
Emily Lambeth
Tiana White
Dreama Wright
Mrs. Weaver’s Second Grade:
A Honor Roll
Drake Allen Driskell
Emily Levins
A/B Honor Roll
Leah Anderson
Hunter Barnes
Josh Diamond
Marina Franklin
Micaleb Guntrum
Jamarkus Jefferson
Grace Long
Zane Rolin
Aleigh Thornton
Mrs. Dunsford’s Third Grade
A Honor Roll
Hunter Borelli
A/B Honor Roll
Dakota Bush
Cole Dunsford
Tessa Flowers
Jace Gifford
James Loftis
Torka Mills
Dillon Spears
Harley Walker
David Ward
Mrs. Gilmore’s Fourth Grade
A Honor Roll
Maille Kilcrease
A/B Honor Roll
Logan Bryan
Brianna Colter
Abigail Levins
Tyler Merchant
Jalexis Robinson
Tyler Rolin
Mrs. Johnston’s Fifth Grade
A Honor Roll
Madicyn Bell
Skyler Busbee
Ian Gifford
Alex Glidewell
Chandler Hinote
Lea Nall
Cloe Smith
Savannah Steadham
Nicky Trump
Olivia Watson
Ashten Wright
A/B Honor Roll
Hannah Merchant
Kelli Merchant
Waylon Milstead
Tyler Newton
Valorie Padilla
New Playground Installed At Molino Community Complex
January 28, 2013
A new, brightly-colored playground has been installed behind the new Molino Community Complex on Highway 95A. The complex also includes a museum, tax collector office, tax appraiser office and a library. The library will be opened in the coming weeks. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Body Found Behind Hwy 29 Business Is Identified; Investigators Seek Info
January 28, 2013
The body found Friday afternoon behind a Highway 29 business was that of a 35-year old Pensacola woman, investigators said.
The body of Melisa Midori Townsend was found in a field behind Alternative Powersports, near Kenmore Boulevard. Investigators said it appeared that the body had been at the location for a few days at the time of discovery.
Her next of kin were notified Sunday. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking to speak to anyone that may have seen Townsend in the last couple of weeks. She was known to frequent the areas of Davis Highway, Brent Lane, Pensacola Boulevard, Olive Road and Burgess Road.
Anyone with information about Townsend during the last two weeks is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Tate Pitcher Riley Hodge Signs With Tallahasee Community College
January 28, 2013
Tate High pitcher Riley Hodge has signed a scholarship to play for Tallahassee Community College next season. Hodge compiled a 5-1 record last year while posting a 1.06 ERA.
Pictured above are: TCC Head Coach Angelo Nicolosi, Riley Hodge, (back row) mother Robbie Hodge, father Wayne Hodge and Tate Head Coach Greg Blackmon. Pictured below: Hodge and his Aggies teammates. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Learn About ECUA, Neighborhood Watch
January 28, 2013
The Mid-County Neighborhood Watch will meet tonight with an opportunity for attendees to learn about the services provided by ECUA.
The group meets at 6:30 p.m. in room 123 of the new Molino Community Complex at 6450 Highway 95A. Guest speaker will be Jim Roberts, public information office for the ECUA.
Everyone in the Molino community is invited to attend.
Local Students Named To All-State Music Groups
January 28, 2013
Several local students were selected to participate in the Florida Music Educators Association All-State groups at the recent FMEA conference in Tampa.
After going through an extensive audition process, 11 students represented the Escambia County School District:
- Middle School Treble Chorus — Emma Jenkins, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Mixed Chorus — Seth Godwin, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Honors Band — Randi Avery, Ransom Middle
- Middle School Honors Orchestra — Cade Howell, Bailey Middle
- All-State High School Mixed Chorus — Katelyn Godwin, Tate High
- All-State High School Mixed Chorus — Eion Blanchard, Tate High
- All-State High School Concert Band — Jacob Howard, Tate High
- All-State High School Symphonic Band — Katie Massey, Tate High
- All-State High School Honors Orchestra — Daniel Adams, Escambia High
- All State Elementary Chorus – Lorna McLendon, N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts
- All State Elementary Chorus — Nathaniel Harding, A. K. Suter Elementary
Additionally, Baily and Workman middle schools were presented with the Music Enrollment award for having high enrollment in music courses.
Pictured: Randy Avery, who was named to the FMEA Middle School Honors Band, and Ransom Middle School Band Director Janie Walker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.