Local Students Attend Model UN Conference

March 17, 2016

The Northview High School Model United Nations Team recently took part in the 37th annual  Florida High Schools Model United Nations conference in Orlando.

The high school conference was modeled after real debate and United Nations actions and programs.

Northview Model UN team members were Jessica Amerson, Madison Weber, Moriah McGahan, Carly Ward, David Thorpe, Hadley Woodfin, Zach Sheldon, Ellie Amerson, Alayna Brown, Sarah Perritt, Triston Long and Catie Clayton. The group is sponsored by teacher Anna Barry.

This year, two nations were represented by the Northview team:  The Republic of Lithuania and the Kingdom of Belgium.  There were a total of 298 delegates and the conference and 24 different high schools, including one  from Turkey.

The NHS team consisted of 12 delegates who were involved in the following committees: Security Council, UN Office of Drugs and Crime, World Health Organization, Ad Hoc, UN Women, General Assembly Third, and the European Union.  All of the delegates worked diligently to draft resolutions to world problems.

Two years ago, Northview became the first Escambia County public school to participate in a Florida High Schools Model United Nations conference.

Pictured: The Northview high School Model United Nations Team. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Northview Splits Softball Double Header At Chipley

March 17, 2016

The Northview Chiefs went 1-1 away at Chipley in a double header Wednesday.

In the first game, the visiting Chiefs lost to the Fighting Tigers 2-0 on 3 defensive errors. Neither team recorded a hit in the game. Tori Herrington pitched 7 innings striking out 8, allowing no hits, 1 walk, 2 runs and 0 earned runs.

The Chiefs won the second contest 4-3 over the Fighting Tigers. Tori Herrington pitched 7 innings striking out 7, allowing 7 hits, 0 walks, 3 runs and 2 earned runs. Batting for the Chiefs were Kendall Enfinger: 3-4 with 2 singles, a double and a run. Tori Herrington: 2-3 with 2 singles, a walk and 2 RBI’s. Aubree Love: 1-4 with a single. Laurie Purdy: 1-3 with a single. Jamia Newton: 1-3 with a single and 2 runs. Lydia Smith: 1-3 with a single. Alana Brown: 1-3 with a single. Brittany McLemore: 0-3 with a run.

The Chiefs will be home on Monday, March 28 for a division game against South Walton at 5:00.

Tate Remains Undefeated In Aggie Classic

March 17, 2016

Tate 8, El Reno (OK) 1

The Tate High School Aggies remained undefeated in the Aggie Classic Wednesday with an 8-1 win over El Reno, OK.

Tate hitters – Branden Fryman 3-4, 2 runs; Reid Halfacre 1-1, triple, 2 runs; Cole Halfacre 3-3; Hunter NeSmith 1-2, 2 RBIs, run; Logan Blackmon 1-2; Josh Kea 1-2. WP – Jake Davis (4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 4 K, 3 BB).

Other Wednesday Scores

Stillwater (OK) vs. Leon, n
Edmond North (OK) 7, Maryville (TN) 2
West Florida 10, Coweta (OK) 0
Muskogee (OK) 6, Emery/Weiner (TX) 5
Milton 9, Shawnee (OK) 2
Jenks (OK) 6, Christ Presbyterian (TN) 0
Morris (OK) vs. Gulf Breeze, n
Second Baptist (TX) 7, Pryor (OK) 4
Washington (OK) vs. Escambia, n
Next Level Baseball (AL) 5, Piedmont (OK) 2
Union (OK) vs. Chiles, n

Thursday, March 17

At Tate High School

4 p.m. – Gulf Breeze vs. Stillwater

7 p.m. – Tate vs. Milton

At Milton High School

4 p.m. – Washington vs. Second Baptist

7 p.m. – Next Level vs. Jenks

At Gulf Breeze

4 p.m. – Edmond North vs. Chiles

7 p.m. – Maryville vs. Muskogee

At Escambia

4 p.m. – Christ Presby. vs. Union

7 p.m. – Escambia vs. Shawnee

At West Florida High

4 p.m. – El Reno vs. Coweta

7 p.m. – West Florida vs. Piedmont

At Woodham Middle

4 p.m. – Leon vs. Pryor

7 p.m. – Morris vs. Emery

FEMA Denies Public Assistance For Tornado Recovery

March 16, 2016

Escambia County received notification that FEMA has denied the state’s request for an emergency declaration as a result of the February 2016 tornadoes and severe weather.  FEMA determined that the damage did not meet the severity to receive supplemental federal assistance for public assistance, or aid to local governments.

“Based upon our review of all of the information available, it has been determined that the damage was not of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state, affected local governments and voluntary agencies,” Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator, wrote.

No response has yet been received for the request for individual assistance and SBA assistance.  Governor Scott’s office has indicated they will be contacting President Obama about the original request for federal assistance for Escambia County residents.  If individual assistance is approved, disaster assistance like low interest loans, grants, and temporary housing assistance may be offered.

Trump, Clinton Tops In Escambia County

March 16, 2016

Escambia County voters chose Donald Trump in the Republican primary on Tuesday, while Hillary Clinton was the choice of the Democrats.

Here’s the breakdown with the unofficial totals, with all precincts reporting:

Slight Chance Of Rain Wednesday, Rain For Thursday, Friday

March 16, 2016

Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 10 mph.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

USDA Accepting Tornado Recovery Applications In Century Today

March 16, 2016

USDA Rural Development will be at the Century Town Hall today from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. to meet with applicants interested in information about USDA’s Single Family Housing Loan Program for new construction, repair, renovation or purchase of a home or the Single Family Housing Repair Loan/Grant Program for minor repairs.

Staff will be on hand to accept applications, meet with clients, gather information, and provide advice and services. Income limits apply and the property must be owner occupied to receive assistance.

For more information, call the USDA Rural Development Crestview Area Office at (850) 682-2416.

The Century Town Hall is located at 7995 North Century Boulevard.

NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Cantonment Man Wanted By ECSO, ATF On Drug, Weapons Charges

March 16, 2016

A Cantonment man is wanted by local and federal authorities on drug and weapons charges.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Gun Crimes Response Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are attempting to locate 30-year old Keith Prim. According to jail records, Prim recently listed his address as being in the 2400 block of Stacey Road in Cantonment.

Prim has active federal warrants for possession of a firearm by a felon and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Anyone with information on Prim’s whereabouts is asked toe call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9630 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.

Rubio Drops Out After Trump Wins Florida

March 16, 2016

Real-estate magnate Donald Trump won a crushing victory in the Florida Republican presidential primary Tuesday night, turning what was originally expected to be a race between two of the state’s favorite sons into the death knell for the last Florida candidate standing.

As unofficial results showed U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio handily losing his home state, the onetime Tea Party hero who became the establishment’s best hope in 2016 told supporters in Miami that he was suspending his presidential campaign. His exit came less than a month after former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush dropped his presidential bid.

With more than 97 percent of precincts reporting, Trump had almost 46 percent of the vote to Rubio’s 27 percent — a difference of more than 430,000 votes out 2.3 million cast. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas came in third with 17 percent of vote, and Ohio Gov. John Kasich was a distant fourth with less than 7 percent. The win gives Trump all 99 of Florida’s elected delegates to the Republican National Convention this summer.

On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton routed U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Clinton had more than 64 percent of the vote, to 33 percent for Sanders.

Rubio left the race continuing to question whether Trump, who has a showman’s flair and a knack for causing uproars with heated and sometimes outlandish comments, was the best representative for the Republican Party in November.

“America needs a vibrant conservative movement, but one that’s built on principles and on ideas, not on fear, not on anger, not on preying on people’s frustrations,” Rubio said. ” … But after tonight it is clear that while we are on the right side, this year, we will not be on the winning side.”

In victory remarks at Mar-a-Lago, a Palm Beach estate owned by his business organization, Trump applauded Rubio.

“He’s tough, he’s smart, and he’s got a great future,” Trump said.

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Blaise Ingoglia, who doubles as a state representative, praised Rubio in a statement issued by the party.

“He contributed mindful, substance based arguments and articulated conservative ideals since the start of his presidential bid,” Ingoglia said. “His optimistic message and commitment to American exceptionalism has helped keep conservative values in focus for 2016.”

In a statement issued less than an hour earlier, Ingoglia devoted one sentence to congratulating Trump before pivoting to a Republican vow to beat Clinton in the general election.

Florida Democrats didn’t even bother to conceal their glee at the end of Rubio’s presidential bid.

“Florida Democrats knew that once Americans got to know Marco, they would see what those of us in the Sunshine State have known all along: Rubio is nothing more than a self-centered career-politician heavy on ambition and light on substance,” party Chairwoman Allison Tant said in a statement issued after the result became clear.

It was a stunning downfall for a young, charming figure who rose from relative obscurity to become speaker of the Florida House and then U.S. senator before he was 40 years old. In 2010, Rubio stared down essentially the entire GOP establishment to drive then-Gov. Charlie Crist out of the party; he beat Crist and then-Democratic Congressman Kendrick Meek in a three-man Senate race that November.

Rubio also crafted several different and at times seemingly contradictory images for himself. In his U.S. Senate campaign, he cast himself as a leader of the tea party movement angry at both the Democratic and Republican establishments.

After the Republicans lost a second straight presidential election in 2012, he took on comprehensive immigration reform — a priority of the GOP establishment, and one Rubio was forced to abandon during his presidential run.

Over the last several months, he still continued to be seeking a durable template for his campaign. Rubio started as the optimistic, young face of the party; then, as February wore on, he became sharply and often personally critical of Trump. At one point, Rubio implied that a sensitive part of Trump’s anatomy was small — a comment Rubio later said he regretted.

Meanwhile, Trump surged to the front of the Republican pack while savaging Bush, who started the race as a favorite, but never figured out how to deal with Trump and dropped out of the race after disappointing showings in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

In a move apparently aimed at boosting either Bush or Rubio, the Republican Party of Florida decided to make its primary winner-take-all, giving whoever carried the state a sizable chunk of the 1,237 delegates needed to win the GOP presidential nomination. Some saw the vote as the decisive battle between the fresh-faced Rubio and Bush, his political mentor.

Instead, with Bush out and Rubio faltering, Florida shaped up a battle for survival for the state’s junior senator. It was a battle he lost Tuesday.

by Brandon Larrabee, The News Service of Florida

Voter Turnout At 48.75%; Almost Half Of Voters Skipped Local Precinct

March 16, 2016

The overall turnout for Tuesday’s Presidential Preference Primary in Escambia County was 48.75 percent. Among Republicans, the turnout was 56.43 percent. Among Democrats, the  turnout was 38.97 percent.

Almost half of all voters skipped the polls on Election Day in Escambia County. Of all voters, 55.3 percent voted on Tuesday, 26.3 percent voted by mail, and 18.3 percent voted early.

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