Fall Carnival Today At Jim Allen Elementary
October 3, 2014
Jim Allen Elementary School will host their annual fall carnival this afternoon.
The event will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the school at 1051 Highway 95A. There were will be food, games, prizes, a hayride, dunking book and much more.
Tickets and wristbands will be sold during this event. All proceeds from ticket sales and food will benefit the school. Everyone is welcome for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
Man Gets Life Without Parole For Child Abuse
October 2, 2014
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the sexual battery of a child.
Vance Auris McMillan, 31, was found guilty Wednesday of sexual battery on a child less than 12 years of age following a jury trial in Santa Rosa County. Circuit Judge John F. Simon immediately sentenced McMillan to life in prison without parole.
In May 2013, McMillan sexually molested the eight-year old girl at a home in Milton. The child disclosed the abuse to her mother who immediately reported it to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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October 2, 2014
- weather – wet
- dove season/hunting licenses
- NWE / cowboy football
- homecoming parade
- atmore freds
- dannheiser
- early voting
- rv group officers
- no arrest carjacking, or fake cop
- tommy weaver dedication — homecoming stuff
- kenya brat telementary
- flomaton ambulance
- century road ROW paving
- bigamy??
- covenant hospice training
- jim allen carnival friday
- no arrests — carjacking
- teepees, sheets, hall decorations
ECSO: Century Man Threatens To Kill His Mom Over Her Cooking
October 2, 2014
A 19-year Century resident allegedly threatened to kill his mother with a knife because he was upset over the lunch she prepared.
Austin Lane Mosley, 19, was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the incident in the 200 block of Hudson Hill Road.
His mother told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that she and Mosely got into an argument over the food she had made for lunch, and he grabbed the food and threw it on the floor. As she grabbed her cell phone, Mosley tried to grab the phone and began to swing several punches that missed the 41-year old female, an arrest report states. Mosley then waved what appeared to be a black filet knife at his mother from outside a window, stating that he was going to “filet her open”, the report states.
A witness told deputies that he also heard Mosley threaten to kill his mother.
Mosley was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond. He was released Wednesday night on a $100 bond after the bond amount was lowered by Judge Ross Goodman.
Rain, Then Turning Cooler
October 2, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Friday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
- Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Local Option Sales Tax Meeting Monday At Ransom Middle
October 2, 2014
A Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Town Hall meeting will take place Monday at Ransom Middle School, 1000 West Kingsfield Road, at 5:30 p.m.
Future LOST Town Hall meetings will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, October 7, 5:30 p.m. at Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Ave
- Tuesday, October 14, 5:30 p.m. at Brownsville Community Center, 3100 West DeSoto Street
- Thursday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. at Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Road
- Monday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 Nine Mile Road
- Thursday, October 23, 5:30 p.m. at Jim Bailey Middle School, 4110 Bauer Road
- Tuesday, October 28, 6 p.m. at Pensacola Beach Community Church, 918 Panferio Drive
Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium To Be Dedicated Tonight At Northview
October 2, 2014
The football stadium at Northview High School will be formally dedicated as the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium during a special ceremony at 6:00 tonight. The dedication will include the unveiling of a Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium sign and a Chief statue with plaques donated by the Northview classes of 2013 and 2014.
The Escambia County School Board voted in May to rename the stadium.
Tommy Weaver was a longtime DCT and Ag instructor and assistant coach who passed away suddenly at the age of 61 in March 2012. The Chiefs’ entire 2012 state championship football season was dedicated to Weaver.
The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony. Guest speakers will include Superintendent Malcolm Thomas; School Board member Bill Slayton; former coaches Bobby Simpson, Lorenzo Jones and Sammy Day; representatives of the classes of 2013 and 2014; community members; friends; and family members, including son Toby Weaver.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Monday Is Voter Registration Deadline; Florida Democrats Outnumber Republicans
October 2, 2014
With the November elections little more than a month away, Floridians face a Monday deadline to register to vote.
Meanwhile, Florida Republicans and Democrats are trying to mobilize supporters, particularly because of the hard-fought race for governor.
As of the August 26 primary elections, Florida had about 11.8 million registered voters, with Democrats holding a registration edge of about 450,000 over Republicans. As of September 30, Republican voters outnumbered Democrats in Escambia County by about 15,000 voters.
There were 87,424 Republicans registered in Escambia County, 72,183 Democrats and 35,092 claiming no party affiliation, according to the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Northview Names Homecoming Court; Plans Parade, Lunch, Pep Rally
October 2, 2014
It’s homecoming week at Northview High School, culminating Friday with a parade, the naming of class maids and homecoming queen, and football against the Jay Royals.
The parade will line up on the campus of Bratt Elementary School beginning at noon. The parade will begin at Bratt Elementary at 1 p.m. and end with a pep rally in the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium at Northview High. (The general public should not enter the Bratt Elementary campus.)
A homecoming meal will available Friday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. from the football concession stand to support the Tommy Weaver Scholarship Fund. The $7 meal will include a BBQ pork sandwich, chips, dessert and drink.
Friday night homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set for 7 p.m.
A silent auction will be held during the game near the home concession stand for three NHS JV All American Cheerleader who are raising the money to attend the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade. Items include a hotel getaway.
Pictured top: Northview’s 2014 Homecoming Court (front, L_R) junior Bethany Reynolds, junior Jadlyn Agerton, freshman Bailee Hinote, freshman Jerni Crabtree, freshman Hanna Mascaro, senior Kamryn Brock, sophomore Morgan Myrick, (back, L-R) sophomore Peighton Dortch, sophomore Mallory Gibson, junior Brianna Taylor, senior Morgan Ward, senior Kendal Cobb, senior Jessica McCullough and senior Teamber Moorer. Pictured below: Seniors Kamryn Brock, Kendal Cobb, Morgan Ward, Jessica McCullough and Teamber Moorer. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Apply Now For Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program In Escambia County
October 2, 2014
The Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications in Escambia County for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program.
“Invasive cogongrass spreads quickly and aggressively and can cause long-term problems if left untreated,” said State Forester Jim Karels. “In addition to reducing the productivity and value of forests and rangelands, it can greatly increase the risk and severity of wildfire.”
Cogongrass is an invasive, non-native grass, which occurs in Florida and several other southeastern states. Cogongrass infestations negatively affect tree regeneration, growth and survival, as well as wildlife habitat, native plant diversity, forage quality and property values. They also increase the risk of wildfires and alter fire behavior.
The Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program is offered for non-industrial private lands in all Florida counties. It provides reimbursement of 50 percent of the cost to treat Cogongrass infestations for two consecutive years.
Applicants who wish to conduct treatments in 2014 may apply through October 3. Applicants who wish to conduct treatments in 2015 may apply from October 6 through February 27, 2015.
To learn more about this program and obtain an application form, contact the Escambia County Forester in Molino at (850) 587-5123 or visit www.FloridaForestService.com. All qualifying applications will be evaluated and ranked for approval. This program is supported through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service.
Pictured: Invasive cogongrass in bloom. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.