Two Accused Of Stealing Tools From Their Employer

February 1, 2023

Two men are accused of stealing tools from their employer.

Russell Chase Helton, age 21 of Walnut Hill, and Hunter Thomas Lee, age 22 of Pensacola, were both charged with burglary and two counts of grand theft, all felonies.

Helton and Lee were both working for Eager Beaver Electrical but failed to show up for work on December 30. According to the company, tools were discovered missing from the their assigned work van and three other vans. The owner of the company told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that both suspects were seen on video taking the tools, according to an arrest report.

The tools, valued at $2,289, included a DeWalt saw and bag, and Milwaukee drills, impact driver and drill bits, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

Helton and Lee were released on $15,000 bond each.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News

Mostly Cloudy Tonight; Rain Arrives Thursday Afternoon

February 1, 2023

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Three Northview FFA Students Place At District Competition

February 1, 2023

Three Northview High School FFA students placed at district competitions on Tuesday.

Wyatt Ramsey placed first in extemporaneous public speech. Josh Nichols placed second at safe tractor operations, and Leila Sanders placed second at the district discussion meet. Ramsey will advance to the state competition in June.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News

Byrneville Elementary Holds Science Night With Pensacola MESS Hall (Photo Gallery)

February 1, 2023

Byrneville Elementary School teamed up with the Pensacola MESS Hall for a Family Science Night Tuesday at the school.

Students took part in fun STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities included a wind tube, optical illusions, electricity, shells, a secret message challenge and more.

The Northview High School NJROTC assisted with the activities.

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