All Star High School Basketball Games Are Friday Night
March 15, 2024
It’s East vs. West as local high school seniors battle to see who’s the best in the Pensacola Sports’ High School All-Star Series Basketball Games. The Friday night event showcases top players from Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Escambia County High Schools. Student athletes are nominated by their coaches and every player gets a chance to shine in their final high school game.
The girls game is at 5 p.m., followed by the boys at 7 p.m. Both are at the University of West Florida.
WEST BOYS ROSTER
Head Coach: Terrence Harris – Pensacola High School
Zachary Clarke — Pensacola — PG/SG
Braylen Steele — Pensacola — SG/PG
Nathanael Hodgins — Pensacola — PF/C
Jackson Pearson — Catholic — SF/PF
Cameron Lasquety — Catholic — Shooting Forward/Small Forward
Dominick Nicholson — West Florida — Combo Guard
John Anderson — West Florida — C/F
Amir Young — West Florida — SG/PG
Lucas Williams — Tate — PG/SG
Evan Bignell — Tate — SF/PF
Deonne Williams — Tate — PF/C
Tay’Shaun Gilchrist — Escambia — PG/SG
Joshua Jackson — Escambia — Point Guard
Travion Killette — Escambia — SG/Wing
Maurice Smith — Pine Forest — PG/SG
Antonio Montgomery — Pine Forest — SG/PG
Jacob Spence — Northview — Center/PF
Jikeir Hudson — Northview — G/SG
Austin Dunsford — Northview — SG/PF
Logan Brown — Washington — Wing
EAST BOYS ROSTER
Head Coach: Ryan Ottensmeyer – Gulf Breeze High School
Trent Peak — Gulf Breeze — Guard
Tre Ennis — Gulf Breeze — Point Guard/Guard
Ethan McDonald — Jay — PG/G
Mason Allen — Jay — Forward
Javon Purvis — Pace — Shooting Guard
Darius Cunningham — Navarre — Guard/Small Forward
Jonah Forrest — Navarre — Guard
Cristopher (CJ) McKinley — Milton — PG/SG
Robert Spells — Choctaw — Guard/PG
Chris Pitts — Choctaw — C/F
Isaac Hancey — Choctaw — Guard
Andrae Jackson — Baker — Point Guard
Makhi Jones — Crestview — Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Josiah Klauser — Crestview — Forward 4-Man/Center
Kamari Bowers — Fort Walton Beach — Power Forward/Center
Demitri Womack — Fort Walton Beach — SG/PG
Devin Hicks — Rocky Bayou — Shooting Guard/Point Guard
Lathan Johnson — Rocky Bayou — Shooting Forward/Shooting Guard
Kaden Ellison — Central — Guard
WEST GIRLS ROSTER
Head Coach: Alison Davis- Pensacola High School
Isabella Jariala Escambia — Forward
Sophie Burns — Catholic — PF/C
Maddie Hammergren — Catholic — Forward/PF
Erica McCray — Pensacola — G/F
Aaleyah Jackson — Pensacola — G/F
Ter’koiyah Long — Pensacola — PG/SG
Jordan Latham — Pensacola — Center/Forward
Ty’Deasia McKenzie — Northview — SG/PG
Mayson Edwards — Northview — SG/Forward
Malonie Curry — Northview — PG/SG
Niylia Wilkins — Pine Forest — Guard/PG
Aniya Jackson — Pine Forest — SG/F
EAST GIRLS ROSER
Head Coach: Meghan Darhower – Niceville High School
Madison Simmons — Navarre — PG
Kensington Perez — Navarre — Forward
Jada Savage — Milton — PG/G
Gabi Wright — Milton — SG/G
Sydney Athearn — Rocky Bayou — SG/PG
Maddie Grimes — Jay — PF/C
Alexis Seiuli — Fort Walton Beach — SG/PG
Adaysha Holliness — Fort Walton Beach — F/C
Laramie Boykin — Laurel Hill — SG/SF
Jalion Smiley — Laurel Hill — SF/SG
Madyson Boydstun — Crestview — SG/PG
Gracie Boydstun — Crestview — C/PF
Aisley Shields — Pace — PG
Emily Neal — Pace — Post
Olivia Howell — Choctaw — Guard/SF
Anna Kimball — Niceville — PF/Center
Kiyah Hatcher — Niceville — Guard/SF
Driver Killed While Leaving Mobile Highway Walmart Parking Lot
March 14, 2024
One person was killed in a crash in front of the Walmart of Mobile Highway Thursday morning.
A Honda sedan driven by an 83-year old Pensacola man pulled out of the Walmart parking lot near Cherokee Trail amd into the path of a Volkswagen driven by a 28-year old Pensacola man, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The 83-year old was pronounced deceased following the crash.
FHP is continuing their investigation.
File photo.
Tate High School Hosts District Special Olympics (With Photo Galleries)
March 14, 2024
Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held Wednesday at Tate High School with about 400 student athletes and nearly 700 Tate student volunteers assisting as “buddies” and event workers.
The event began with a Special Olympics Torch around the track at Carl Madison Field at Pete Gindl Stadium. The National Anthem was performed by Tate senior Ella Kizer.
For a a photo gallery, click or tap here.
For a second photo gallery, click or tap here.
Photos Tate High Yearbook for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Elementary Spring Carnvial Is Friday
March 14, 2024
The Molino Park Elementary School 2024 Spring Carnival will be held Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the school.
There will be games, food, music, vendors, a bake-off, live and silent auction, and much more at the event sponsored by the Molino Park PTA.
Carnival tickets are $5 for 20 punches.
Molino Park Elementary School is located at 899 Highway 97, about a mile north of Highway 29.
Cantonment Man Charged With Fleeing From Escambia Deputy
March 14, 2024
A Cantonment man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Edmond Marquis Richburg, 31, was charged with fleeing or eluding a law enforcement officer with lights and siren activated, operating a motor vehicle as a designated habitual offender, and obstructing justice without violence.
An ECSO deputy activated his emergency lights and siren in to stop a vehicle driven by Richburg on North Palafox Street for a tag light violation and improper wind tint.
Richburg refused to stop until he pulled into a residence on Hollingsworth Avenue, exited the vehicle and began to argue with the deputy, according to an arrest report. He refused to walk to the deputy’s vehicle until several other deputies arrived on scene.
“At which time he was forced into the back seat of patrol vehicle,” the report continues.
The report notes that Richburg’s license was suspended for five years in January 2023, and the window tint allowed 5% of light through, 23% below the legal limit.
FPL Seeks Back-to-Back Rate Decreases In April And May
March 14, 2024
Florida Power & Light Company customers could see back-to-back rate decreases after the company today asked state regulators to approve a reduction beginning in May to reflect lower fuel prices. Rates are already scheduled to decrease in April.
If the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approves FPL’s request, a typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill would be more than $14 lower in May than it is today. Individual bills vary based on customers’ energy usage.
Rates are going down in April because a temporary surcharge to recover restoration costs from past hurricanes ends March 31. That means a typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill will fall nearly $7.
PL asked the PSC to reduce the fuel charge on customer bills to reflect lower projected prices for natural gas, which is used in FPL’s power plants to generate electricity. If the PSC approves, a typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill would fall about $7.70 beginning in May.
“We are committed to providing reliable energy and keeping customer bills as low as possible. While we are pleased with the possibility of back-to-back rate reductions, we also encourage customers to take advantage of tools and tips from our energy experts to help customers reduce their energy usage and make their bills even lower,” said Armando Pimentel, FPL president and CEO.
Tate Falls To Crestview On The Road
March 14, 2024
The Crestview Bulldogs defeated the Tate Aggies 7-1 Wednesday night in Crestview.
Kaleb Posta took the loss for the Aggies, giving up three runs on four hits, striking out one and walking two over four innings.
Conner Hassell went 2-3 at bat for the Aggies with a double. Brayden Beck was 1-3 with one RBI, and Madox Land was 1-3. Sheppard Edgar went for one and a third inning on the mound, surrendering one hit and four runs, striking out one and walking three. Logan Kimmons tossed two-thirds of an inning, giving up one hit, no runs, striking out one and walking one.
Tate will be at Gulf Breeze Thursday at 7 p.m.
Tate Aggies Tennis Boys and Girls Defeat Escambia Gators
March 14, 2024
The Tate Aggies tennis boys and girls teams both defeated the Escambia Gators this week.
The boys were victorious 7-0, and the girls won 5-2 at Escambia.
The boys record improves to 6-1 so far for the season, and the girls are now 4-3.
Up next, the Tate varsity will be at Navarre Thursday.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Increasing Rain Chance Friday
March 14, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Light northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68
Salzman To Host Constituent Services Day On Friday Along With Multiple Officials, Agencies
March 14, 2024
The office of Florida Representative Michelle Salzman, in partnership with local, state, and federal officials will host in-person mobile office hours to assist constituents with casework issues.
The Constituent Services Day will be held Friday, March 15 from 2:30 p.m.to 4:30 p.m. at 275 W Airport Blvd, Unit B, in Pensacola.
“I am excited to host this upcoming community outreach event. It gives elected officials the wonderful opportunity to reach out to our constituents and help with their government related issues,” Salzman said.
These office hours offer constituents who do not live close to one of the district offices a more convenient way to receive county, state, and federal casework assistance.
Staff will be present from the offices of Salzman, Congressman Matt Gaetz, Senator Marco Rubio, Escambia Commissioner Lumon May, and ECUA.
In addition to elected offices, the event will host several personnel from the Pensacola VA Clinic, including VA Whole Health and VA Women Veteran Services, along with the Pensacola Vet center and Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.