Escambia Graduation Rate Increases; West Florida, Northview, Tate On Top
February 4, 2018
West Florida, Northview and Tate high schools led the pack as the graduation rate in Escambia County increased last year.
“State-wide graduation rates were released last week and everyone in Escambia County should be proud of the fact that our 2016-2017 high school graduation rate increased again this year, to reach a new high of 79.5 percent,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said of the ninth annual increase. “This graduation rate represents students who have graduated in four years. This means better opportunities for our students and our community.”
“In 2008 we were at 55% for our overall graduation rate and only 44% for our graduate rate for African American students,” Thomas said. “This year we are at 79.5% for our total graduation rate and 70.9% for our African American students.”
The 2016-2017 high school graduation rate for each school in Escambia County was as follows:
- West Florida High School 99.0%
- Tate High School 84.7%
- Northview High School 83.9%
- Pensacola High School 80.9%
- BT Washington High School 79.2%
- Escambia High School 77.4%
- Pine Forest High School 76.3%
“A student doesn’t become a high school graduate overnight, or even over the course of their senior year. We begin working toward graduation as soon as they arrive in kindergarten,” Thomas said.
Some Sunshine For Our Super Sunday Afternoon
February 4, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Low around 44. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Northview NJROTC Places Second At FAMU Meet
February 4, 2018
The Northview High School NJROTC placed second overall in drill and second overall in the field meet at Florida A&M University Field Meet last weekend.
The cadets won trophies in 10 categories:
- Personnel inspection, commanded by Cadet Oscar Rodriguez
- Unarmed Basic team, commanded by Cadet John Gulledge
- Armed Basic team, commanded by Cadet Ryan Sconiers
- Unarmed Exhibition team, commanded by Cadet Rebekah Amerson
- Armed Exhibition team, commanded by Cadet Wyatt Morris
- Color guard, commanded by Cadet Keaton Brown
- Push-up team, commanded by Cadet Crystal Douglas
- Sit-Up team, commanded by Cadet Crystal Douglas
- Individual push-ups, first place overall Cadet Colton Dockens
- Individual sit ups, second place overall Cadet Ryan Sconiers
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Brush Fire Threatens Structures Near Molino
February 4, 2018
Firefighters battled a brush fire Saturday in the 5600 block of North Highway 95A in Molino. The fire threatened several structures, but it was quickly extinguished. The Molino, Cantonment, Beulah, Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue were dispatched to the fire. There were no injuries. NorthEcscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and readers submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Sports Note: Jay Girls JV Basketball Finishes Undefeated Season
February 4, 2018
The Jay High School Lady Royals junior varsity girls basketball team finished their season undefeated. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
DHSMV Launches MyFlorida Mobile App; Pay And Renew Registrations
February 4, 2018
To expand customer options for motor vehicle and vessel registration renewal services and to offer additional conveniences to customers, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has partnered with PayIt, LLC to launch a mobile app called MyFlorida. In addition to allowing credit card payments, the app offers customers the option to use a checking account to remit payment and generates more specific clearance information for the customer in the instance there is a stop preventing registration of the vehicle or vessel.
“Customers continually request more convenient options for receiving required driver license or motor vehicle services, and it is critical that the department remain agile to meet their needs,” said DHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “DHSMV is committed to identifying efficiencies for our customers, and this new app provides an additional option for customers to complete their registration renewals anywhere, anytime.”
“Tax Collectors and the department are continually looking for ways to innovate in the area of e-government service delivery to our customers,” said Sharon Jordan, Suwannee County Tax Collector and President of the Florida Tax Collectors Association. “This app is another option our customers can use to conduct business.”
MyFlorida is available on all mobile devices and allows customers to securely renew a registration on an eligible vehicle or vessel and receive a digital document to use until the registration arrives in the mail. Customers choosing to use the app will pay a convenience fee to PayIt of $4.00 for transactions paid by a credit card, or $3.75 for transactions paid through their checking account, and can renew up to five vehicles and/or vessels at once with only one processing fee. The MyFlorida app is available to download for free now via iTunes and Google Play.
In addition to the app, customers may still choose to complete renewal transactions in an office or online via www.GoRenew.com.
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
February 3, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly hitting a toddler with various objects.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was called to the emergency room at Sacred Heat Hospital where they made contact with Albert Lee McClammy and a 3-year old suffering from two black eyes, one of which was swollen shut and bruising to his torso, face and head.
McClammy told deputies that he was watching his fiance’s child while she was at work and the child fell off a scooter. When the mom returned home and found the injuries, she did not believe the injuries were consistent with a fall from a scooter. The child told investigators at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House that McClammy hit him with baseball and pushed him while he was in a car seat, causing his head to hit a window, an arrest report states. He also allegedly hit the child in the face with a toy remote control police car and put a rag in his mouth. The baseball referred to by the child was later found to be hard stress ball.
McClammy was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond
Clouds Build, Rain For Tonight And Sunday
February 3, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature rising to around 56 by 5am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before noon. High near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Multiple Injuries In Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Crash
February 3, 2018
Three people were reported to be injured in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
The accident happened about 5:55 p.m. Friday, with one vehicle coming to rest in the intersection and one crashing into a ditch. The accident shut down the intersection, with traffic routed through the Tom Thumb parking lot.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Woman Allegedly Exploited Elderly Woman With Dementia To Take Molino Property
February 3, 2018
A Cantonment women has been charged with exploiting an elderly woman with dementia to obtain a property in Molino that has been involved in a long-standing family dispute.
The property valued at $260,000 once belonged to the parents of 59-year old Fran Fillingim Rogers and her sister.
Clinical evidence showed the victim is suffering from dementia and needs round the clock care at the Sabel House. Her communications skills are severely degraded, and she requires assistance performing routine daily activities, according to investigators.
Rogers, accompanied by her realtor, went to the Sabel House in the evening and had the victim signed a quitclaim deed conveying the Molino property to Rogers. The realtor prepared the document and signed it as a witness. The quit claim deed was recorded with the Escambia County Clerk of Courts the following day.
The Florida Department of Children and Families found that the elderly woman was victimized, the arrest report states, noting that the victim has dementia and cannot make decisions for herself.
Rogers was charged with exploitation of the elderly, grand theft in excess of $100,000, and unlawful filing of a false document against real or personal property.
Rogers was released the same day she was arrested from the Escambia County Jail on a $60,000 bond.