Sheriff’s Office To Host Church Safety And Security Workshop
February 11, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is inviting all ministers and concerned church members to attend a special conference on “Church Safety and Security” next week.
“Our places of worship should be regarded as safe havens where the community can worship and experience fellowship free from worries about violence, theft or unethical behavior,” said Sheriff David Morgan, “I encourage all citizens to arm themselves with the knowledge necessary to prevent fraud, theft and other crimes.”
The workshop is free and is designed to assist citizens in their efforts to reduce crime in our places of worship and in their communities. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 18 at 6 p.m. at the ECSO Main Administration Building at 1700 West Leonard Street.
To register, call Deputy Delarian Wiggins at (850) 436- 9496.
Pictured: The McDavid United Methodist Church. NorthEscambia.com photo.
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Book Fair Underway At EWMS
February 11, 2014
A Scholastic Book Fair is underway this week at Ernest Ward Middle School. Students are allowed to shop during scheduled time periods and during lunch.
The Book Fair is open from 9:30 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. daily through Friday. Sales are cash only.
Tate High Mock Trial Team Wins Circuit 1 Competition
February 11, 2014
The Tate High School Mock Trial team recently won first place in the Circuit 1 Competition.
Senior Chance Sturup and sophomore Sarah Cagle also won the “most effective attorney” awards in the competition. The team is coached by their debate teacher Emily Cordon, and attorney coaches Travis Johnson of the Meador & Johnson Law Firm, and Brian Kirkland of the Kirkland & McGhee firm.
The team will travel to the state competition in March in Orlando. Sponsors are currently needed….email ECordon@escambia.k12.fl.us.
Pictured: (front, L-R) Caroline Pierce, Madie Nelson, (middle row) Ryan Monson, Jessi Merritt, Tori VanScyoc, Aubreona Moffet, Sarah Cagle, Lauren Kirkland, Katie Woods, Eric Esselburn, teacher Emily Cordon, and (back) Chance Sturup. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘One More Special Adoption Day’ Thursday At The Animal Shelter
February 11, 2014
“One More Special Adoption Day,” a public animal adoption day in Escambia County, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather and will take place on Thursday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola.
Additionally, the Escambia County Animal Shelter will honor “Manager’s Special” rates tomorrow, February 11, and the day of the event, Thursday, February 13. Manager’s Special rates are $55 for dogs 3 years old or younger and $35 for dogs older than 3. Cats 3 years old or younger will be available for $30 and $20 for cats younger than 3.
Hosted by Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC), One More Special Adoption Day will be held in an effort to assist in the adoption of local animals to loving homes by offering reduced adoption rates and gift bags to the first 100 pet adoptees.
During the event, the Escambia County Animal Shelter will host a food drive for cats and dogs of all ages. Escambia County Animal Control, Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sherriff’s office will be on hand during the event for meet and greet opportunities and pet owner safety tips.
Cold Rain Tuesday Night, Wednesday
February 11, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday: Showers. High near 45. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
- Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Workforce Escarosa Changes Name To CareerSource Escarosa
February 11, 2014
Local nonprofit employment and training agency Workforce Escarosa rebranded Monday as CareerSource Escarosa as part of a new universal identity to better align Florida’s nationally recognized workforce system. The change is part of a statewide initiative to improve organizational awareness and access to services for job seekers and businesses.
The new state brand, CareerSource Florida, is a result of extensive market research and input from local leaders, employers, job seekers, workforce professionals and community partners throughout Florida. Across the state today, all 24 regional workforce organizations and the nearly 100 career centers they direct, along with the state workforce board, began operating with their newly adopted brand identities.
CareerSource Escarosa remains committed to providing outstanding customer service. There will be no changes to the programs/services offered at their three career centers in Pensacola, Century and Milton.
Pictured: The sign change at the main Careersource Escarosa Center in Pensacola, formerly known as Workforce Escarosa. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gulf Power Storm Team To Assist In North Georgia
February 11, 2014
A Gulf Power storm team of more than 80 line personnel and support staff hit the road Monday afternoon to assist sister company Georgia Power. They traveled to north Georgia in advance of a winter storm expected leave an inch of ice and several inches of snow behind by late Tuesday.
“Storm trips like this keep our crews sharp and we bring new skills back that help us right here at home,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power Corporate Communications manager. “Our crews were in Texas following a winter storm to help restore power this past December — and that experience paid off when it came to restoring power in our own Northwest Florida ice storm.”
Pictured: A Gulf Power storm team readies to depart for north Georgia Monday. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nehesi Nefretarik Jones
February 11, 2014
Mr. Nehesi Nefretarik Jones, 38, of Century, transitioned into sweet rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Specialty Select Hospital in Pensacola.
He was a native of Flomaton and lived in Los Angeles for many years before returning to Milton and Century.
He was a graduate of Animo South High School in South Los Angeles, and he attended El Camino Community College in Gardenia, CA.
Mr. Jones was a member of the West Angeles C.O.G.I.C in Los Angeles, where Bishop Charles Blake was his pastor. In his leisure he enjoyed traveling, singing, music, basketball, fishing and the company of being around people.
Memories of his life will live on in the hearts of his mother, Valerie Jones of Century; his father, Ezzard Bright of Century; one sister, Candasi Neilly of Pensacola.; two brothers, Trentice Jones and Keith Neilly, both of Los Angeles; and two grandmothers, Barbara Ries and Ella Rose Culliver, both of Century.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 15, at the Longmire/Jones Memorial Chapel of Turner Funeral Chapel, with Minister Travis Griffin officiating and Turner Funeral Chapel directing.
No Injuries In Jacks Branch Road Wreck
February 10, 2014
There were no injuries in a two vehicle wreck involving a cable company van and a Chevrolet Impala Monday morning on Jacks Branch Road. The wreck was reported just after 8:35 a.m. just near Vantage Road. All patients refused transport to the hospital. The cause of the accident has not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol as they continue their investigation. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century To Seek Unpaid License Fees From Insurance Companies
February 10, 2014
The Town of Century is turning to a Florida League of Cities program to collect local business taxes from insurance agencies.
Under the Delinquent Local Business Tax Collection Program created in 1951, the League .researches and initiates collection procedures for unpaid local business taxes from insurance companies.
Program participants receive 50 percent of the collection. They can add these companies to their current list in order to receive 100 percent of future collections