Taking A Bite Out Of Hunger: Peanut Butter Drive Underway
September 24, 2016
In an effort to boost the supply of the most requested food pantry item, peanut butter, UF IFAS Escambia County Extension is teaming up again with the Florida Peanut Producers Association to help “Take a Bite out of Hunger” by participating in a local peanut butter drive.
Residents are asked to help meet the challenge of collecting 1,000 pounds of the versatile food by donating unopened jars of peanut butter at one of five locations now through Wednesday, November 23. All peanut butter collected will be donated to local food pantries in December.
Drop-off locations:
- Escambia County Administration, 221 Palafox Place, 4th Floor
- Escambia County Extension Office, 3740 Stefani Road
- Escambia County Farm Bureau,153 Highway 97, Molino
- Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 North W Street
- Gilmore Services, 31 East Fairfield Drive
Many families in our community experience food insecurities. They rely upon food pantries to supplement their family’s meals and reduce worries about running out of food. To help meet the need of providing healthy options for our residents in need, this is the fourth year UF IFAS Escambia County Extension has participated in the peanut butter drive.
Last year, more than 2,800 jars of peanut butter were donated to local food pantries.
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Escambia Attorney Indicted On Federal Tax Charges
September 24, 2016
An Escambia County attorney has been indicted on federal income tax charges.
James R.J. Scheltema, 56, of Pensacola, made an initial appearance Friday in the U.S. District Court in Pensacola after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with filing false tax returns and tax evasion. The indictment was announced by Christopher P. Canova, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
The indictment alleges that Scheltema filed false tax returns, claiming a total tax of $18 for 2011 and $1,369 for 2012, when he knew his total tax exceeded that amount. The indictment further alleges that Scheltema attempted to evade paying tax on his taxable income of $598,291 for the calendar year 2013 by failing to file a timely income tax return and later filing a false tax return.
The arraignment is scheduled for September 28. The case resulted from an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg is prosecuting the case.
Northview Beats Vancleave
September 24, 2016
The Northview Chiefs beat the Vancleave (MS) Bulldogs Friday night on the road, 25-3.
“It was a great four quarter game from our guys,” Northview Head Coach Dereck Marshman said. “We preached all week about how physical Vancleave was. Our guys responded and dominated physically for four quarters.”
“I felt it was by far our most complete game. Couldn’t be more proud about how we imposed our will to win tonight,” Marshman added.
The Chiefs were first on the scoreboard of the Mississippi school with a Luke Ward touchdown with 3:30 on the clock in the first. A missed extra point, and Northview was up 6-0. Just seconds before the half, Ward was in for another TD, 13-0.
With 6:41 in the third, the Bulldogs kicked a 39-yard field goal to make the score 13-3. The Chiefs struck again with 1:14 left in the third, Ward scored his third touchdown of the night, 19-3.
Seconds into the fourth quarter, Northview added another touchdown, this time from Hunter Edwards to make it 25-3.
With his three touchdowns, Ward had 18 carries for 125 yards. He also had 58 yards in the air. Edwards had a rushing touchdown, while Jeremiah Woods had 14 carries for 54 yards.
Defensively, Edwards recorded nine tackles, one QB sack and an interception. Jared Aliff had six tackles and two sacks. Neikel Robinson had an interception and two punt returns for 65 yards. Ward also had one punt return for 45 yards.
The Chiefs are on the road again next Friday night, this time to Maplesville, AL, about 30 miles north of Selma.
Look for a photo gallery by Monday on NorthEscambia.com
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
Hot, Slight Rain Chance
September 24, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Niceville Tops Tate
September 24, 2016
The last time the Tate Aggies played Niceville, it ended with a 21-20 Aggie win that put Tate in the Final Four. But Friday night was a different story, as Niceville powered to a surprising 39-3 win over Tate.
Tate’s only score of the night came on a 40-yard field goal from with 1:30 to go in the first to make it 14-3.
Next Friday night, the Aggies head to Washington High School at 7:30 p.m.
A photo gallery will be posted by Monday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Pleads Guilty In Federal ISIS Investigation
September 24, 2016
An Escambia County man has pleaded guilty to federal investigators in an ISIS related investigation.
Robert Blake Jackson, 31, of Pensacola, pleaded guilty Friday to making materially false statements in a federal investigation.
In October 2014, Jackson’s Facebook profile contained comments, photos, and videos expressing support for extremist terrorist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS). In January 2015, a Pensacola telemarketing corporation reported they recently fired Jackson for viewing ISIL-related and other terrorist-related websites and videos on his work computer.
In June 2015, during an interview with the FBI, Jackson stated that he never posted any pro-ISIL or violent content and that he only used the internet at work to search news sites. At his plea hearing, Jackson admitted that these statements were false.
Jackson faces a maximum of five years in prison. Jackson is currently in federal custody at the Santa Rosa County Jail. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 12 at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola.
This case resulted from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the other members of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg is prosecuting the case.
Molino Volunteer Fire Open House Today
September 24, 2016
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue will hold an open house this afternoon.
The event will be held from 2-6 p.m. with a variety of activities for the entire family. There will be free food, free music, vendors and family fun events.
A Little Mr/Misss Firefighter Contest is scheduled for 2:00. At 3:00 there will be live music from the Southern Revival Band. At 4:00, there will be a two-cell burn demonstration with fire safety tips and information and a silent/live auction at 5:30 p.m.
Pictured: Last year’s Molino Fire Station Open House. File photos, click to enlarge.
High School Football Finals
September 24, 2016
Here’s a look at Friday night’s high school football final scores:
FLORIDA
Northview 25, VanCleave MS 3
Niceville 39, Tate 3
Graceville 50, Jay 7
West Florida 42, Gulf Breeze 33
Pine Forest 23, Milton 20 OT
Catholic 35, PHS 34
L.C. Columbia 40, Escambia 20
Navarre 48, Fort Walton Beach 6
Bay 28, Washington 12
Baker 56 Rocky Bayou 6
ALABAMA
Resurrection Catholic MS 21, Escambia Academy 20 OT
Escambia County (Atmore) 34, Hillcrest Evergreen 14
T.R. Miller 34, Tallassee 27
Carroll 21, W.S. Neal 0
Flomaton – OFF
Boil Water Notice Lifted For East Nine Mile Road, Holsberry Road Area
September 23, 2016
The affected area included:
- E. Nine Mile Road, from Palafox St. to Chemstrand Road
- Holsberry Road
- Nims Ln.,
- Holsberry Ln.,
- Tulsa Dr.,
- Sprague Dr.,
- Craft St.,
- Saleta St.,
- Strandview Dr.
- Holsberry Pl.
- Edith Ln.
- Allison Ln.
Results of two independent bacteriological samples have both returned as clear. PBWNs are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.Pediatric Dental Clinic Opens Next Month In Century
September 23, 2016
Pediatric dental services will be available in Century beginning next month.
Escambia Community Clinics will open their new ECC Century Pediatric Dental Clinic at 501 Church Street on October 10.
The clinic will provide important oral health care services for children 0 to 20 years of age, and will provide dental exams, dental x-rays, dental cleanings/dental hygiene, dental extractions, fillings and tooth restorations, dental sealants and fluoride varnish, and oral health education.
The ECC Century Pediatric Dental Clinic is now accepting calls for appointments Monday through Friday during business hours at (850) 724-4054. The child-friendly clinic will be open every Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Once open, same day appointments may be available, depending on clinic schedule.
ECC said all children should see the dentist for a dental exam by the time they are 1 year old to help them start off a lifetime of healthy teeth, and tooth brushing should begin by the time the first baby tooth erupts.
ECC Century Pediatric Dental Clinic accepts children covered by Florida Medicaid ages 0-20, children with DentaQuest dental insurance, children with no insurance (parents must complete ECC financial eligibility paperwork and receive approval for ECC charity/sliding fee program), and the clinic also accepts some private dental insurances.
Organizers said Escambia Community Clinics plans to add a medical clinic at the same Century location in early 2017 as well as a pediatric medical site in the old Winn Dixie in Cantonment.
Since 1992, the mission of Escambia Community Clinics has been to provide comprehensive primary and preventive health care to the citizens of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties and surrounding areas, with a special focus on access to care for the under-insured, uninsured, working poor and medically needy. ECC currently provides a wide range of services for both children and adults at eleven locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. During 2015, ECC provided over 98,500 patient visits to 32,622 individuals.
ECC locations include a satellite medical location at 748 Highway 29 in Cantonment.
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