2014 In Photos: February

December 28, 2014

We are looking back at the top events of 2014  in photos. Today, we are featuring photos from February.

High winds toppled an 18-wheeler and caused about $100,000 in damage to a farm near Walnut Hill.

The annual Miss Northview High School Pageant was held in February. Winners were: Third Runner-Up Olivia Neal, First Runner-Up Jessica Amerson, Miss NHS 2014 Anna Fischer, Second Runner-Up Danielle Scott and Fourth Runner-Up Julie Hester.

Dry weather led to several brush fires, including this out of control wildfire near Barrineau Park.

Century resident Della Godwin turned 102 in February.

Hundreds attended the annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Auction in Walnut Hill.

Softball got underway for the Northview Chiefs.

A natural gas dispute over a North Escambia territory fired up between the Town of Century and Pensacola Energy.

The Northview High School annual NJROTC inspection was held.

The Tate High School Drama Department presented “Good News”.

Cleanup continued on a 30,000 gallon acid spill during a train derailment that occurred in February in McDavid.

Bratt Elementary School held a technology showcase.

A new farm bill was signed into law as local farmers worked to find out what the bill would mean for their operations.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held multi-agency exercise in Walnut Hill in which shots were fired and a hazard materials teams worked to neutralize dangerous chemicals.

The Tate High School Mock Trial team recently won first place in the Circuit 1 Competition.

One person was injured in this collision between a car and an 18-wheeler on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.

New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during  candlelight ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School.

Gov. Rick Scott stopped by Rep. Clay Ingram’s Tallahassee office to discuss the 2014 legislative session.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News