Register By Wednesday For Lil’ Aggies Basketball Cheer Clinic
January 8, 2024
The Tate High School Cheerleaders will host their Lil Aggies Basketball Cheer Clinic on Friday, January 12.
All Lil Aggies will participate in a clinic on Friday afternoon and cheer the first half of the basketball game with the Tate Cheerleaders that evening. Athletes will receive an official Tate face tattoo, pizza before the game, and free admission into the basketball game.
The clinic is for kindergarten to eighth grade. Cost is $55 per athlete. Drop-of time is 4:30 p.m. on January 12 with the game at 7 p.m.
The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 10.
For more info and a registration form, click here (pdf).
Gearlene Mccorvey-Johnson Is The Beulah Middle School Teacher Of The Year
January 8, 2024
Gearlene Mccorvey-Johnson was named the Beulah Middle School Teacher of the Year.
NorthEscambia.com is welcoming 2024 honoring the Teachers of the Year from North Escambia schools over the next several days. Escambia County’s overall Teacher of the Year will be named in February.
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Registration Underway For Century Baseball Association
January 8, 2024
Registration is underway for the upcoming Century Baseball Association season. There are divisions for all ages including weeball, tee ball, softball and baseball.
Online registration open through February 3rd at https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2161922
Registration for tee ball is $85 and wee ball is $40
In person registration January 27th at Showalter Park from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Check, cash, credit or debit.
Registration should be complete by February 3.
Nancy Carol Harvell
January 8, 2024
Nancy Carol Harvell, 73, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside on January 2, 2024. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on January 5, 1950 to Mary Goodale and Joe Eddins. She was married to David Harvell for almost 50 years. Nancy had her own business making elephant ears and funnel cakes for Harvell Concessions. She could stretch elephant ears like no one else. She was a member of Moose Lodge, and enjoyed coaching her girls in their early years of softball. Nancy even played on an adult league with her younger daughter once or twice. She had a passion for her family, her pugs, her chickens, and she loved gardening. She had a green thumb and could grow anything you gave her. She had a beautiful smile that would light up the room, plus had the biggest caring heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Maggie Goodale and Joe Eddins; spouse, David Harvell; brother, Harold Eddins; sisters, Lillie Kee, Evelyn Roch, Peewee Sangester, Christine Bland, Velmer Wright.
She is survived by daughters, Charlene Abendan (Richard), Tammy Nichols (Donald); step-daughters, Emily Kenny (Steve), Karen Harvell (Jennifer); grandchildren, Nicholas Abendan, Michael Abendan, Seth Nichols, Nathan Nichols, Justin Mahomy, Hanna Shatley, Gabriel Harvell.
Pallbearers will be Richard Abendan, Donald Nichols, Nicholas Abendan, Michael Abendan, Seth Nichols, and Nathan Nichols.
Visitation service will be from 10:00am until 11:00am on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32505. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Burial will be at Dry Springs Cemetery in Walnut Hill, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, Florida is entrusted with arrangements.
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Tresspass Hunting On Private Property
January 8, 2024
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following recent activity:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Oficers Burkhead, Mullins and Wilkenson and Lieutenant Berryman as well as deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and K-9 unit located an individual trespassing on private property without permission and appeared to be hunting. The subject they located was arrested a year prior for hunting on the same property without permission. The officers were able to obtain a trail camera photograph of the subject trespassing and they located clothing and shoe prints that matched what the subject was wearing in the photograph. The officers placed the subject under arrest for trespass after warning. The subject was transported and booked into the Escambia County jail.
Officer Lugg received a tip from an Escambia County deputy regarding a subject who parked a vehicle and entered private property on foot to hunt with a firearm [Read more...]. The deputy stated the subject was a convicted felon. Officers Burkhead and Wilkenson responded to the scene along with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. They located the individual on the property as well as a modern firearm he had hidden in the woods. The officers conducted a records check and found the subject to be a convicted felon as well as having an active domestic violence injunction placed against him rendering him unable to legally possess firearms. The officers located the vehicle he was operating on the property and found the license plate attached to the vehicle was not assigned to it. The subject subsequently admitted he placed a different plate on the vehicle. A search revealed the subject was in possession of marijuana under 20 grams. Officer Burkhead placed the subject under arrest for numerous charges including possession of a modern firearm as a convicted felon, violation of a domestic violence injunction, attaching tag not assigned, and possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. The subject was booked into the Escambia County jail facility.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Roberson found a treestand site baited for deer on the Yellow River Wildlife Management Area. Officer Roberson followed a trail from the site to a nearby home. He spoke to the owner of the residence who after a short interview admitted to placing the bait. Officer Roberson issued a notice to appear citation for the violation.
This report represents some events the FWC handled during the time period; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
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Florida Gas Prices Average 8 Cents Higher Than Last Week
January 8, 2024
Florida gas prices averaged $3.16 per gallon on Sunday, according to AAA>. The state average is 8 cents more than a week ago, yet only 2 cents more than what drivers paid on Christmas Day. Sunday’s state average is also lower than what drivers paid a year ago, when drivers paid $3.30 per gallon.
Florida drivers have seen some volatility in prices at the pump in recent weeks and that trend could continue in the coming weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gasoline supplies are strong right now, due to strong refinery activity and seasonally low demand. That would normally help keep gas prices low, but oil prices remain propped up by concerns over the possibility of widening conflict in the Middle East.”
Crude oil prices – which influence more than half the price of gasoline – closed at $73.81 per barrel. That’s nearly $2/b (3%) more than the week before.
The cheapeast metro market in Florida was Penacola at $2.98 a gallon on average Sunday night. In North Escambia, a low of $2.79 could be found Sunday NIght at stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment. On East Nine Mile in Pensacola, prices were as low as $2.66.
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Increasing Threat Of Severe Storms, Possible Tornadoes Monday Night Into Tuesday Morning
January 7, 2024
There is an increasing risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe storms and tornadoes late Monday night into Tuesday morning. A slight risk of severe weather is in place across the entire area. We are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for damaging winds of 70+ mph and tornadoes (a couple of which could be strong EF2+ tornadoes) Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Outside of storms, very strong winds are expected to impact the entire area.
Based on the latest assessment, the greatest risk for tornadoes is from 3am to 9am on Tuesday. Conditions will go downhill quickly during that timeframe where we expect to go from a few storms to widespread severe storms.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 62. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 51. Windy, with an east wind 20 to 30 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
This Is Who Claimed A $104K Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold In Davisville
January 7, 2024
We now know who had a winning $104,000 Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $100,000 sold in Davisville in November.
The quick pick ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop next to the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 was the only winning ticket in the November 26 Sunday evening drawing and was worth $104,191.62.
According to the Florida Lottery, the cash option on the winning ticket was claimed by Paul W. Murray III of Daphne, Alabama.
The winning numbers were 4-7-16-25-34.
Escambia VAB Hearing, Agenda Review Canceled This Week
January 7, 2024
The Value Adjustment Board hearing and Agenda Review, originally scheduled for 8:30 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, have been canceled. The Value Adjustment Board hearing will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Community Redevelopment Agency, originally scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, will now take place at 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 prior to the start of the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Florida Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Is Continuing
January 7, 2024
As students head back to school in January, Florida is holdinh its second, two-week ack-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from Monday, January 1, 2024 through Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Parents will get a break from the state’s sales tax on school-related items, just like each Fall.. No Florida sales tax or local option tax will be collected during this time on the sale of the following items:
- Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item
- Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less
- Personal computers, laptops, monitors, and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use
Among the allowed school supplies are the following: calculators, colored pencils, crayons, pens, construction paper, lunch boxes, notebooks, glue, paste, staplers, markers, rulers, and scissors.
Examples of learning aids and jigsaw puzzles include electronic or interactive books, flashcards, memory games, puzzle books, search-and-find books, toys intended to teach reading or math skills, and stacking or nesting blocks or sets.
For detailed information, click or tap here (pdf).