Man Critically Injured In Molino ATV Accident
September 12, 2019
An adult male was seriously injured in a rollover all-terrain vehicle accident in Molino Wednesday night.
The man, reportedly in his 50s, was injured about 7:35 p.m. in the 6800 block of North Highway 95A, near Kemala Avenue. He was transported by Escambia County EMS to the Molino Fire Station and airlifted as a “trauma alert” to an area hospital. An update on his condition was not available.
Further details have not been released.
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First Responders Dedicate New Library Flagpole On 9-11
September 12, 2019
A new American flag and flagpole were dedicated Wednesday at the Flomaton Public Library by local first responders honoring 9-11. Both were donated by Modern Woodmen. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Sunny Days, Then Approaching Tropical Rains
September 12, 2019
Rain chances will climb into the weekend due to the approach of a tropical system over the weekend. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Byrneville Elementary Halts Multi-Million Dollar Construction Plans
September 12, 2019
Byrneville Elementary School’s board of directors officially decided Wednesday afternoon to halt plans for a multi-million dollar construction project, instead opting to look at renovations and upgrades on the current campus.
At one time the charter school’s board of directors discussed $7.7 million for a new building with 10 classrooms, a 1,000 square foot multipurpose room and associated spaces, and a new cafetorium with a serving kitchen. The board’s banker told them earlier this year that the school can afford a loan of just $2.185 million with an enrollment of 205 students. Byrneville’s current enrollment stands at 185.
“We have to have more students to build the whole thing,” board chair Melanie Killam said Wednesday. “We could modify it to fit what we have.” She mentioned that perhaps a four classroom building could be constructed, but that would force the board to take ownership of the property from the Escambia County School District and assume responsibility for all facility repairs.
“We are back to square one. If we start building, we have to start paying for all the insurance and all that has to be done,” Killam said.
“We know that we don’t have the money to build what we were going to do. We need to update,” said board member Brandy Carter. “Spruce it up.”
The board decided to meet again with their architect and explore renovation and upgrade options.
Byrneville Elementary’s main building was constructed in 1941, and many classrooms and the school’s library are located in aging portables.
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Two Sentenced For Murder During Fake Cash Marijuana Deal
September 12, 2019
Two Escambia County women have been sentenced for a murder during a marijuana deal gone wrong over counterfeit cash.
Shauntareeya Jones and Shalen Yeldon were sentenced for the June 20, 2018, shooting death of Jaquan Berry.
Jones was sentenced to 15 years in tate prison for manslaughter with a weapon. Yeldon was sentenced to 48 months in prison for accessory after the fact to second degree murder.
The investigation showed that Yeldon contacted Berry via social media in an effort to buy marijuana. The defendants tried to pay Berry with a counterfeit $100. Berry attempted to get his marijuana back after realizing the money was counterfeit. There was a struggle and Jones shot Berry four times in the upper chest. Berry was pronounced deceased at the scene.
After the shooting, Yeldon and a third co-defendant, Deon Nettles, helped to clean the car of broken glass and shell casings. Nettles has was previously sentenced to 96 months in pison for his role in the crime.
McArthur Elementary And PTA Honored As National School Of Excellence
September 12, 2019
McArthur Elementary School and their PTA have been recognized by the National PTA as a School of Excellence.
National PTA School of Excellence is a recognition program that supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.
Schools and their PTA’s must decide to team up and enroll in this eight step, year-long, program. They then deploy a baseline survey, set objectives, follow a “Roadmap to Excellence,” and conduct a second survey as parts of their action plan for school improvement. Their plan must also incorporate the PTA National’s Standards for Family-School Partnerships. Their improvement is tracked and when successful, a school and PTA team can earn the designation of a School of Excellence.
“I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone for your support that makes this award possible. It is an honor to work for a school district that supports our students, families and staff. This award is possible because of everyone’s dedication for excellence and I am glad to be a part of this organization,” McArthur Principal Dr. Tama Vaughn said when she shared the news with Escambia County School District leaders.
No other school in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties received the designation.
Tate High Boys Golf Off To Strong Start
September 12, 2019
The Tate High School boys golf team is off to a great strong start to the 2019 season. The team has wins in its first three matches posting team scores of 180, 168 and 179. This week, the team finished fifth in a 17 team match. Ethan Beaver posted the lowest score shooting a 76 during the 18 hole event.
Other team members are Jackson Penton, JT Semple, Trent Callahan, Jace Anthony and Peyton Caslow.
IMPACT 100 Names 15 Finalists for $1.1 Million In Grants
September 12, 2019
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, announced the 15 grant finalists selected for 2019 on Wednesday.
Eleven of the 15 finalists will each receive a grant of $106,000 at the IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Annual Meeting on October 13.
The 15 finalists are:
ARTS & CULTURE
- EHS Band Boosters Association, Inc.
- Project: EHS Band Equipment Upgrades for Young Gifted Students
- First City Arts Alliance, Inc. dba First City Art Center
- Project: Creating Space for Educating and Inspiring Youth
- Pensacola Little Theatre, Inc.
- Project: On the Fly at Pensacola Little Theatre
EDUCATION
- Santa Rosa County 4-H Association, Inc.
- Project: 4-H Field Education Facility
- The Global Corner, Inc.
- Project: The Global Corner 2.0 – Expanding Horizons in Our Community
- The Secret Place Home, Inc.
- Project: The Therapeutic Impact Classroom
ENVIRONMENT, RECREATION & PRESERVATION
- Children’s Home Society of Florida, Inc.
- Project: Keeping Families on the Right Track
- Splash Cats, Inc.
- Project: Just Keep Swimming
- Tennis-4-Everyone, Inc.
- Project: Oakcrest Elementary/Ebonwood 10 & Under Tennis Courts
FAMILY
- Baptist Health Care Foundation, Inc.
- Project: Life-Saving Skills for Families: Hitting the Streets to Keep the Beat Alive
- Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
- Project: Building Homes, Communities, and Hope, One Family at a Time: Tools for Construction Site
- Young Men’s Christian Association of Northwest Florida, Inc. dba YMCA of Northwest Florida
- Project: The Wheels on the Bus
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- Healing Paws for Warriors, Inc.
- Project: Save a Veteran/Rescue a Dog
- Health and Hope Clinic, Inc.
- Project: IMPACT100: How to Save a Life
- Manna Food Bank, Inc., dba Manna Food Pantries
- Project: Generating Hope to End Hunger
Finalists will present their projects to the IMPACT 100 membership at the organization’s annual meeting October 13.
With 1,166 members this year, IMPACT 100 is able to award $106,000 each to eleven nonprofit organizations in our community for a total impact of $1,166,000. In the 16 years since its inception, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area has awarded 98 grants totaling $10,498,000 to 72 nonprofit organizations serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. After the 2019 grants are awarded in October, IMPACT 100 will have awarded 109 grants totaling $11,664,000.
Online Threat Leads To Lockdown At Pine Forest, George Stone, Longleaf
September 11, 2019
Pine Forest High School, George Stone Technical College and Longleaf Elementary were placed on lockdown Wednesday after a student made an online threat, but it was later determined that the alleged threat had nothing to do with any of the schools.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office about a social media threat that matched the name of a George Stone student.
The student was questioned but not charged with any crime. Deputies say the student was not the person that made the threat.
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Vehicle Stopped By Guardrail Protecting House
September 11, 2019
A car slammed into a guardrail at a Century intersection Wednesday morning, stopping short of hitting a nearby house.
The juvenile driver of a Volkswagen sedan apparently rounded a curve and failed to stop at a stop sign on Jefferson Avenue at Pond Street. The vehicle went through the intersection and hit the guardrail designed to protect a house about 10 feet away.
The driver and two other juveniles in the vehicle were not seriously injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released any additional information.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded.
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