Ernest Ward Journalism Students Tour WEAR 3 TV Studio
March 7, 2018
Journalism students from Ernest Ward Middle School recently visited the WEAR 3 studios in Pensacola. They were able to tour the station and watch a live “Dayside” news broadcast from behind the scenes. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Senate Approves Year Round Daylight Savings Time
March 7, 2018
Northwest Florida took a big step toward year-round daylight saving time after a Senate vote Tuesday.
Floridians will change their clocks forward on Sunday, but that could become a thing of the past under a proposal that cleared the Legislature on Tuesday. The Senate voted 33-2 to give final approval to a measure (HB 1013) intended to eventually keep Florida on daylight-saving time throughout the year. Sen. Doug Broxson, whose district includes Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, voted in favor of the bill.
The next stop is the desk of Gov. Rick Scott, whose office said he will review the proposal after formally receiving it. If Scott signs the bill, Congress would ultimately be responsible for approving the proposed change.
If approved, Northwest Florida would be one hour ahead of neighboring Alabama during part of the year, including winter. For example, on Christmas Day if it were 10 a.m. in North Escambia, it would be 9 a.m. in Atmore.
The idea of year-round daylight-saving time has been promoted as a way to help the state’s tourism industry, as people would be able to stay out later with the additional sunlight.
Hawaii and most of Arizona currently don’t participate in switching from standard time to daylight-saving time and back. They stay on standard time throughout the year.
by The News Service of Florida with contribution from NorthEscambia.com
Pictured: This clock in Flomaton, AL, would be one hour behind neighboring Century, FL, several months out of the year if year-round daylight saving time is implemented in Florida. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Big Softball Wins For Northview, Tate Aggies
March 7, 2018
The Tate and Northview softball teams recorded big wins Tuesday night:
Tate 15, Washington 3
The Tate High School Aggies beat the Washington Wildcats 15-3 Tuesday night.
Avery Beauchaine got the win for the Aggies in six innings, allowing four hits, three runs and two errors, while walking two and striking out eight.
For Tate: Belle Wolfenden 1-3, 3B, R; Kayliegh Cawthon 1-1, R; Shelby McLean R; Hannah Brown 2-2, 3B, 3R; RBI; Shelby Ullrich 2-3, R; Ashley Lunquist 1-2, RBI; Bailyn Murdy 2-4, 3B, 2RBI; Madisen Nelson 1-3, R, RBI; Kyndal Bray 1-1, R; Ryleigh Cawby 1-2, 2B, R, RBI; Katie Synder 1-1, 2R; Sydni Solliday 1-3, 3B, R, 2 RBI; Amber DeCoux 2R; Avery Beauchaine 1-4; Taylor Hedgepeth 1-2, RBI
Northview 17, Baker 1
Tori Herrignton had eight strikeouts in five innings for the Lady Chiefs while driving in a homerun at the plate.
For Northview:
Ashley Ragsdale 2-4, 2RBI; Kendall Enfinger 3-4, RBI; Tori Herrington 3-3, 4RBI, HR; Aubree Love 2-4, 2RBI; Lydia Smith 2-4, 4RBI; Heather Knowles 1-2, RBI; Rylee Huskey 1-2, RBI; Sullivan 1-3, RBI.
Tate 22, Washington 0 (JV)
Lilly Locke homered over the right centerfield wall as the junior varsity Tate High School Aggies shut out the Washington Wildcats 22-0 Tuesday.
Flag Football: Northview Falls To Pensacola High
March 7, 2018
The Northview Chiefs flag football team opened their premiere season Tuesday afternoon with a 37-0 loss at Pensacola High School. The Lady Chiefs will travel to Pine Forest High School to take on the Lady Eagles next Monday at 5 p.m. Pictured top: Savannah Spence gain yardage for the Northview Lady Chiefs Tuesday at Pensacola High School. Pictured below: Susannah Amerson punts for Northview. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Old Man Winter Is Back In Florida: Lows Back Into The 30’s
March 7, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Anthony “Larry” Corrone
March 7, 2018
Mr. Anthony “Larry” Corrone, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Century, FL.
Mr. Corrone was a native of West Haven, CT, former resident of Bethany, CT, and has resided in Century, FL, for the past 6 years. He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. VFW Life Member of Connecticut, where he served as Judge Advocate and was the owner operator of Amity Excavating.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Susan Joan Corrone of Century, FL and one son, Lawrence John (Lesley) Corrone of Bethany, CT.
Deputies Seek Man For Questioning In 2017 Nine Mile Road Homicide
March 6, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man for questioning only in connection with homicide just over a year ago.
The ECSO said they want to talk to 32-year-old Jovan Lidell Proctor about a January 6, 2017, homicide in the 130 block of East Nine Mile Road, near Holsberry Road.
Deputies said a drug deal went bad, and Allen Ray Elliott was shot about 5:45 p.m. in the area behind Vannoy’s Tires. He died from his injuries on the way to the hospital.
Anyone with information on Proctor’s whereabouts or the shooting is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Pictured top: The scene of a shooting on East 9 Mile Road on January 6, 2017.. Pictured below: Deputies escort an ambulance from the scene. NorthEscambia.com file photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Godwin Named Interim Century Town Clerk
March 6, 2018
Kim Godwin has been named Century’s interim town clerk.
She will be taking over for Leslie Howington, who submitted her resignation effective Friday (previous story…).
Godwin is a certified clerk. She will continue to service Century as gas superintendent during the interim period.
Century Mayor Henry Hawkins said the town will advertise the town clerk position by next week on NorthsEscambia.com and the weekly Tri-City Ledger newspaper in Flomaton.
Pictured top: New Interim Town Clerk Kim Godwin takes minutes during a Monday night meeting of the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
ECAT Planning Expanded Local North Escambia Service
March 6, 2018
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) is planning an expanded service in North Escambia as soon as October 1.
ECAT General Manager Mike Crittenden told the Century Town Council Monday night that the county transit system is looking to purchase two 9-10 passenger vehicles to run an “on demand” service. The vehicles will be based in Century and serve communities including Century, Bratt, Walnut Hill and Molino.
Riders will call ECAT a day in advance to schedule a ride in the area with pickup at the their home or other location and local transport within the area. The vehicles will not run fixed-stop routes, but will connect to current fixed route ECAT service to Pensacola.
Crittenden said the service will likely charge ECAT’s current rate of $2.50 to $3.50 per ride, Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. — or other days and hours to be determined based upon public input.
ECAT is applying for two grants to purchase the vehicles and provide the service; however Crittenden said the service will still be a go without the grants. ECAT will present realigned routes at an upcoming Escambia County Commission meeting that may cut lower performing routes elsewhere in the county but the service to Century from Pensacola through Cantonment and Molino will remain.
“The current route (to Pensacola), won’t be going anywhere,” he said.
The Century Council voted to a send a letter of support for the expanded service to the Escambia County Commission.
Pictured: Escambia County’s Transit Division Manager Tonya Ellis and General Manager Mike Crittenden address the Century Town Council Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Grad Appears On National TV During Oscars, More Appearances To Come
March 6, 2018
Northview High graduate Lakelynn Parker had a (sort of) Oscar moment Sunday night during the national broadcast, and we’ll be seeing more of her on national TV in the coming weeks.
T-Mobile debuted a new commercial titled “Parade” during the Oscars. It begins with seemingly disheartened boy outside his New Orleans home. But things come to life as a parade of people wearing T-Mobile pink approaches, including a shot, albeit very brief, of Parker on horse JoJo.
The Oscars commercial and several others were filmed about a month ago in New Orleans.
“It’s been so hard to hold this in,” Parker said. “It was a great experience. Everyone was so professional and fun to work with. Getting to ride JoJo made it even better.”
Monday, T-Mobile also debuted their campaign on social media with a video that features a longer scene with Parker. And we’re told there should be additional national television ads and social media posts to come over at least the next month.
As for the experience, Parker said it was a great experience working on the ad campaign and the people involved with it.
“I loved meeting so many new friends,” she said.
Parker, of Molino, said she hopes to land more commercials, and would even like to do stunt work.
And if you think you remember Parker from another recent NorthEscambia.com story, you’re right. She was in camouflage, not rhinestone cowgirl pink, in a story about two local young people that rescued and owl. [Read ...]
To view the Oscar’s T-Mobile “Parade” ad, click here. For the social media ad, click here to visit the NorthEscambia.com Facebook page.
Pictured: Lakelynn Parker in New Orleans in a television commercial. First below and inset courtesy T-Mobile. Additional photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
