Escambia Property Tax Reminder Bills Are In The Mail
March 17, 2022
Property tax reminder bills began to arrive in mailboxes across Escambia County on Wednesday, according to Tax Collector Scott Lunsford.
If you have not yet paid your 2021 taxes, you can avoid interest and penalties by paying before April 1.
“If you have already paid your property taxes but received a reminder notice, it is possible that your payment was received after we began the process of creating the bills,” according to Lunsford.
To check the status of your payment, or pay online, visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
Northview, Tate Release Football Schedules. And Yes, The Coaching Brothers Will Face Off.
March 17, 2022
The Northview Chiefs and the Tate Aggies have announced their 2022 football schedules. And, yes, the coaching brothers will face off.
It’s the first season for Rhett Summerford as the new head football coach for the Aggies. Rhett’s brother Wes is the current head football coach at Northview.
And it will be brother versus brother on September 9 when the Tate Aggies host the Northview Chiefs.
Complete schedules for both teams are below.
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Curtis Phillip Cook
March 17, 2022
Curtis Phillip Cook, a resident of Cantonment, Florida passed away on March 15, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born on June 26, 1948 in Century, Florida to Phillip Cook and Lillian Cook (Hoover)Harris. He graduated from Chumuckla High School in 1967. Curtis joined the US Army in 1969 serving until 1971 as an E5/ SP5. He worked at International Paper from 1971 until 2005.
Curtis enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, wood working, basketball and working with his tools.
He is preceded in death by his father, Phillip Cook; and step-father, Hoover Harris.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Cathy Cook; his children Vicky (Buffy) Cook, Danna (Lonnie) Cobb, Jimmy (April) T. Waldrop, Cassy (Gordon) Gardner, Phillip (Kristi) Cook, Kolby (Brittany) Cook, Ryan Booth, Kristen Booth; mother, Lillian Jordan Cook Harris; sisters, Carol (Ron) Bryant; Glenda Davidson; along with 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Hertiage Baptist Church in Cantonment, Florida. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be: Will Coley, Matthew Cook, Randell Bell, Tony Bell, Jimmy Waldrop, Scott Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers: Kolby Cook and Ryan Booth.
Cleveland Chase Lamb
March 17, 2022
Cleveland Chase Lamb, 93 (better known as C. C. Lamb), passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 in Hurtsboro, Alabama at his home. He slipped away peacefully in his sleep to his Eternal rest. Chase had a recent profession of faith and baptism on February 11, 2022.
He was born in Swannanoa, NC on October 3, 1928. His family moved to the Gonzalez. Fl. area in 1935. After graduation from Tate High School, He began employment with St. Regis Paper Mill, working as a millwright while also farming full time on their 153-acre farm in Cottage Hill, Fl. After retiring from the mill in 1970, they purchased a farm in Hurtsboro, Alabama in 1971 and began a full-time venture in cattle farming. After an adventurous and successful endeavor, Chase closed the corral gates for the last time in 2018, fully retiring from farming.
He is pre-deceased by his wife of 60 years, Joe Ann Lamb, and two grandchildren: Steven Chase Lamb II and Anna Louise Brown.
He is survived by his children, David Lamb of Omaha, Neb., Doug Lamb and wife Wanda of Seale, Al., Steve Lamb of Seale, Al., Sue Lamb Brown and husband Stephen C. Brown of Cantonment, Fl., Teresa Tipton of Cantonment, Fl., Robert (Ted) Lamb of Cantonment, Fl., and Mary Mathews and husband Sam Mathews of Hurtsboro, Al. Chase and Joe Ann also leave behind 29 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. An old donkey, Jake and a feisty cat “Kitty” also survive him.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 3 p.m. CST at Hatchechubbee Baptist Church with visitation following the service.
He will be interred at Cottage Hill Community Cemetery in Cottage Hill, Fl., beside Joe Ann. Private family viewing at Faith Chapel North will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. CST prior to the graveside service.
Graveside services will be held in Cottage Hill, Fl. at the Cottage Hill Community Cemetery on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at noon, CST. Visitation will follow for family/friends while sharing a meal together at Cottage Hill Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Faith Chapel North, Highway 29 in Cantonment, Fl. has been entrusted with arrangements.
Delorise W. Cole
March 17, 2022
Mrs. Delorise W. Cole, age 80, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She has resided in Atmore, AL; most of her life. She was baptized in 1964 and a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness of Atmore, AL. She was dedicated fulltime service of Jehovah and Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Cole valued her time seeking first to her kingdom. She enjoyed fishing, crocheting, sewing, dancing, cooking baking, and working puzzles. She loved the ministry of sharing with others about the Kingdom of God.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard (Leonea Moffet) Washington, husband, Julian Howard Cole, daughter, Joyce Marie Cole, five sisters, Alice Adams, Mary Holt, Katie Lawson, Carry Washington, Leona Washington, five brothers, Johnny B. Washington, Charles Washington, Amos Washington, Tommy Washington, and James Washington.
She is survived by her one son, Timothy Cole, of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Angelia Deloris Cole. Of Atmore, AL; Remonda Cole, of Atmore, AL; five grandchildren, Tocarra Cole, Elbony Cole, Damien Cole, Christopher Cole, Amber Graham, two great-grandchildren, Virgil Peoples, Jr; Jaydan Peoples, other relatives, and friends.
Tate Beats Noble, Oklahoma, In Aggie Classic Play
March 17, 2022
In the Tate Aggie Classic Wednesday, the Tate High School Aggies defeated Noble, Oklahoma, 8-6.
Earlier at Tate High, Noble defeated Second Baptist of Houston, Texas, 13-5.
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Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Shed Fire Not Far From McDavid Fire Station
March 17, 2022
Escambia County Fire Rescue quickly extinguished a shed fire Wednesday night in McDavid.
The fire was reported about 7:40 p.m. in the 700 block of North Century Boulevard, about a half mile north of the McDavid Fire Station.
The fire was knocked down in just moments. There were no injuries reported and no word on the cause of the fire. No damage was reported to a nearby home.
The McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Flomaton Fire Department were dispatched. Many of those units were canceled before arrival.
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Escambia Motorcyclist, 51, Killed In Gulf Beach Highway Crash
March 16, 2022
A 51-year old Escambia County man was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday afternoon on Gulf Beach Highway.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist was headed north on Gulf Beach Highway when he traveled off the roadway onto the right shoulder about 3:30 p.m.
Troopers said he was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased on scene. The rider was wearing a helmet, according to FHP.
There were no other vehicles involved.
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Escambia School Board Considers Rule To Make It Illegal To Have A Gun In A Vehicle On A Campus
March 16, 2022
The Escambia County School Board is considering an emergency rule that will make it illegal to have a weapon in a vehicle on a school campus.
Right now, Florida law says it’s technically legal for anyone 18 or older to have a lawfully concealed firearm in their vehicle.
The school district currently has rules against a weapon in a vehicle on a campus, but a violation only leads to school disciplinary action. Without a waiver in place, as mentioned in the statute above, law enforcement does not have the ability to make an arrest for breaking the law.
Next week, the Escambia County School Board will consider an emergency rule to waive the exception, making it illegal for anyone to have a firearm or other weapon in their vehicle. If approved at their Tuesday meeting, the emergency rule will be in place for up to 90 days while the district works on a permanent rule following a formal rulemaking and advertising process. (The complete rule, as proposed, is below.)
The school board is taking action after a rifle was found inside a vehicle on the Tate High School campus last month.
An AR-15 rifle along with four magazines and 34 rounds of ammunition were found February 15 inside an 18-year old student’s truck while it was parked on campus, and the student was suspended. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said it was determined in consultation with the State Attorney’s Office that no law was broken because the school district had not ever approved a waiver like the emergency rule currently under consideration.
The student and a 16-year old were later charged with felony grand theft of a firearm after the weapon was reported as stolen.
Proposed Emergency Rule:
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West Florida High Cheerleader Jazmine Olsen Signs With West Kentucky
March 16, 2022
West Florida High School cheerleader and cheer captain Jazmine Olsen signed Tuesday with Western Kentucky University, a team that won a national championship last year. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
