Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
February 5, 2018
Monday, Feb. 5
Escambia County Fire Rescue Firefighter Interviews – 8 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. “W” St.
Selection Committee, Facilities Management Director Short List of Applicants – 3 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Escambia County Fire Rescue Firefighter Interviews – 8 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. “W” St.
Planning Board – Rezoning – 8:30 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Planning Board – Regular – 8:35 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Committee of the Whole – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Contractor Competency Board – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Thursday, Feb. 8
4-H Foundation and Financial Committee Meeting – 5 p.m., Langley Bell 4-H Center, 3730 Stefani Road
Friday, Feb. 9
Value Adjustment Board Regular Meeting – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Monday, Feb. 5
Escambia County Fire Rescue Firefighter Interviews – 8 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. “W” St.
Selection Committee, Facilities Management Director Short List of Applicants – 3 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Escambia County Fire Rescue Firefighter Interviews – 8 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. “W” St.
Planning Board – Rezoning – 8:30 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Planning Board – Regular – 8:35 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Committee of the Whole – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Contractor Competency Board – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Thursday, Feb. 8
4-H Foundation and Financial Committee Meeting – 5 p.m., Langley Bell 4-H Center, 3730 Stefani Road
Friday, Feb. 9
Value Adjustment Board Regular Meeting – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Spring Book Fair This Week At Ernest Ward Middle School
February 5, 2018
The Ernest Ward Middle School Spring Book Fair is going on this week.
The book fair will be open from 9 a.m. until 2:52 p.m.
Students may visit the fair during lunches, according to the following schedule, and at their teacher’s discretion:
Monday, 2/05— All PE classes
Tuesday, 2/06– All elective classes
Wednesday, 2/07– All social studies classes
Thursday, 2/08– All science classes
Friday, 2/09– All language arts classes
Students may also shop with their parents during lunches. However, parents and all visitors must first sign-in with the front office and complete the visitor process.
Century Joins West Florida Regional Planning Council
February 5, 2018
The Town of Century is joining the West Florida Regional Planning Council.
The $500 annual membership fee includes a seat on the planning council’s board of directors.
The mission of the West Florida Regional Planning Council is to provide professional planning, coordinating and advisory services to local governments, state and federal agencies and the public to preserve and enhance the quality of life in northwest Florida, according to their website.
Attempted Murder Suspect Captured Sunday
February 5, 2018
An attempted murder suspect was captured after a manhunt Sunday morning not far from 5 Flags Speedway.
Barry “B” Locklear III was captured at the corner of Pine Forest and Stratford Roads after he was tracked down by a K-9.
Locklear was named as a suspect in a shooting that left 21-year-old Darmichael Vershawn Turner critically injured on January 27.
He is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond on multiple charges, including attempted first degree murder, robbery, vehicle theft, grand theft, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, using a weapon during a felony, kidnapping/hostage, aggravated battery and aggravated assault.
Turner was found on the porch of a home on Forest Park Drive with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital. The victim’s current condition is not known.
Northview’s Walker Places In State Weightlifting Championship
February 5, 2018
Northview High School’s Natasha Walker placed 14th overall in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Weightlifting State Championship in the Class 1A Unlimited Division. Walker set a personal maximum of 190 pounds in the bench press and had 165 pounds as her best clean/jerk. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Aggies Name 2018 Baseball Teams
February 5, 2018
The 2018 Tate High School baseball teams were recently named. Team members are:
2018 Varsity Baseball Team
- Blake Anderson
- Justin Barnett
- Steven Bates
- Ethan Bloodswoth
- Gabe Castro
- Jace Dunsford
- Cole Fryman
- Ryan Green
- Reid Halfacre
- Zach Hyatt
- Trent Jeffcoat
- Kaden King
- Trey LaFleur
- Mason Land
- Darrien McDowell
- Hunter McLean
- Michael Potss
- Hunter Riggan
- Jesse Sherrill
2018 JV Baseball Team
- Cameron Bailey
- Will Clary
- Brantley Culbertson
- Ben Farina
- Brett Fillingim
- Ethan George
- Grant Gill
- Jordan Jarman
- Patrick Lascell
- Adam Nisewonger
- Aaron Noach
- Treveor Norton
- Bryant Orr
- Easten Sidner
- Cody Simpson
- Chase Tolbert
- Josh Turner
2018 9th Grade Baseball Team
- Sean Banks
- Dalton Bowen
- Carson DeFerriar
- Jaydon Fryman
- Dylan Godwin
- Brennon Graham
- Zakry Licastro
- Jacob McBride
- Trenton Norton–
- Joseph Pusateri
- Jacori Simpkins
- Jonah Smith
- Tryler Swauger
Sunday Morning Fire Damages Church, Fire Marshal Investigating Cause
February 4, 2018
The Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a church fire Sunday morning in Jay .
About 8 a.m., a passerby noticed smoke coming from the eaves of the Concord Primitive Baptist Church on Highway 89 about two miles south of Jay High School. Firefighters arrived to find fire in the attic space of the main building, according to Jay Fire Chief Tony Simmons. He said they were able to pull down the ceiling and extinguish the fire. He said the church suffered fire damage in the attic, plus additional water damage.
There was no one at the church at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries reported.
The Jay, Allentown, Berrydale, Century and Flomaton fire departments responded to the blaze.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Man Charged With Battery On His Mother
February 4, 2018
UPDATE: Charges in this case were dropped. Click here for details.
A Century man was jailed for aggravated battery on his mother.
Javis Cain Grimes, 33, was charged with felony aggravated battery causing bodily harm.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aggravated battery on Gilmore Road near Century where Grime’s mother told deputies that he had shoved her into a wall. Deputies noted in their report that she suffered a one-inch cut over her eye that appeared to needed stitches.
A witness told deputies that Grimes had been drinking heavily and “smoked a blunt” before he “just went crazy”, according to an arrest report.
Grimes was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
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%.