Beulah Ag, FFA Students Create 200 Valentine’s Arrangements For Nursing Home Residents
February 16, 2025
The agricultural students and FFA members at Beulah Middle School made Valentine’s Day a little happier for residents of two different nursing homes.
They created 200 floral arrangements to share with the nursing home residents Not only did they learn to share love, but they also learned about the floriculture industry, according to organizers.
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Ernest Ward Names Students Of The Month
February 12, 2025
Ernest Ward Middle School named their December students and employee of the month.
They are:
- 6th Grade: Haley Miller
- 7th Grade: Dillan Seamans
- 8th Grade: Bailey Yuhasz
- Employee of the Month: Amanda Bailey
Pictured (L-R) Amanda Bailey, Haley Miller, Dillan Seamans, Bailey Yuhasz., and Principal Tyvanna Boulanger.
Emergency Dispatcher Gerry Steege Named Escambia Employee Of The Month
February 9, 2025
Gerry Steege, emergency communications dispatcher in the Escambia County Emergency Communications Division has been named the county’s February 2025 Employee of the Month.
“Thank you for recognizing my hard work,” said Steege. “I’m honored to be chosen as Employee of the Month. I’m so glad to be part of Emergency Communications. I appreciate the recognition and will continue to push for excellence. It’s motivating to see my contributions valued. Thank you so much again.”
As an emergency communications dispatcher, Steege dispatches fire and EMS units while maintaining constant communication with responders, processing 9-1-1 calls, and providing lifesaving pre-arrival and post-dispatch instructions.
Steege has served as a dedicated volunteer firefighter with the Walnut Hill Fire Department. Due to his service and extensive knowledge of Walnut Hill and the surrounding communities, Steege was able to provide vital information to Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS during the recent snowstorm that helped fire rescue and EMS units navigate hazardous roadways.
“Throughout the heavy snowstorm that blanketed Escambia County, Gerry’s knowledge of the North Escambia communities and its roadways proved critical as EMS and fire crews responded to emergency calls,” said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “His years of service as a firefighter in Walnut Hill extended to his role as a first responder in Emergency Communications as a dispatcher. We are grateful for his steadfastness to the citizens of Escambia County.”
Outside of his normal dispatch and volunteer firefighting duties, Steege has taken on additional equipment replacement projects, including his research, procurement, and installation of the necessary replacement parts for outdated Emergency Communications consoles resulting in significant cost savings for Escambia County taxpayers.
“Gerry’s dedication and extra effort in researching and installing replacement parts for Emergency Communications consoles not only saved Escambia County money but also highlighted his value as a team member who goes above and beyond,” said Emergency Communications Chief Andrew Hamilton. “We are proud to recognize one of our own who contributes so much behind the scenes.”
Pictured top: Gerry Steege with his family, alongside Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore (second from left) and Communications Deputy Chief Mark Carter (left). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lipscomb Elementary Celebrates January Leaders Of The Month
February 6, 2025
Lipscomb Elementary School celebrated their January Leaders of the Month.
The students showcase the fourth habit of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Habit 4 Think Win-Win.
Lipscomb said the students have “demonstrated exceptional teamwork, kindness, and the ability to create solutions where everyone benefits”.
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Photos: Sailing With GL52 Southern Series Yachts On Pensacola Bay
February 6, 2025
The GL52 Southern Series will host two, three-day events in March and April in Pensacola. The regattas will be a mix of professional and amateur sailors that will be preparing in the waters off Pensacola the next couple of months.
Six of the 14 GL52 North American fleet teams will race in Pensacola Bay twic over the next couple of month. They will be racing 52-foot yachts that a are operated by more than a dozen crew members each.
Wednesday afternoon, NorthEscambia.com had a chance to take the waters of Pensacola Bay on one of those yachts.
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A partnership between the City of Pensacola and American Magic includes the regattas. American Magic signed lease in 2024 to establish a high-performance sailing center at the Port of Pensacola.
Legendary sailor Linda Lindquist took part in Wednesday’s day on the water. She is first and only all-women’s team to complete for America’s Cup, and she is also the fleet manager.
“The talent on these boats and their discipline from Olympics, inshore offshore to literally hundreds of different programs at this point that they’ve raced on in their lives,” Lundquist said.
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Northview NJROTC Cadets Undergo Inspection (With Gallery)
February 6, 2025
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing face-to-face scrutiny with retired Marine captain.
The inspection was conducted by C Capt. Regan Kieff, USMS (Ret). Capt. Kieff went face to face with the cadets, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience.
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The day’s events began with a command brief and included drill and personnel inspections, exhibition teams, and a pass in review.
Several cadets were promoted and received awards:
Promoted to E-3
- Antonio King
- Aliyah Reed
- Ja’keriyah Deonja Jacobs
Promoted to E-4
- Trinity Bryan
- David Edwards
- Eli Wiggins
- Lauren Stinson
- Brandon Stinson
- Wyatt Mooney
- Ryan Martin
- India Lyons
- Nicholas Long
- Logan Jordan
Promoted to E-5
- Hector Fernandez
- Camden Borelli
- Makennah Kimbrel
Promoted to E-6
- Brandon Odom
Promoted to E-8
- Asher Creighton
- Nicholas Kahalley
- Hayden Gipson
- Alexis Strength
- Mason Bodiker
- Xyria Martin
- Kaiden Hall
Exemplary Appearance Awardees
- Chase Smith
- Lauren Stinson
- Brandon Stinson
- Camden Borelli
- Rozalynne Mathis
- Asher Creighton
- Hayden Gipson
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Northview NJROTC Place In Air Rifle Championship, Stinson Qualifies For Nationals
February 3, 2025
The Northview NJROTC places sixth out of 14 teams in the Area 16 Air Rifle Championship in Anniston, Alabama.
They were led by Lauren Stinson and her 11th place overall finish out of 134 shooters and Kate Stinson’s 2nd place finish which qualified her for nationals, February 17-18 in Annison.
Stinson also finished second place overall in the standing position.
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Celebrate Literacy Week: Bratt Elementary Hosts Family Literacy Night
January 31, 2025
It’s Celebrate Literacy Week at schools across Escambia County.
Thursday evening, Bratt Elementary hosted a Family Literacy Night. Students and parent took part in literacy activities, and students also received a book and learning activities to take home.
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Celebrate Literacy Week: Career Dress Up Day At Lipscomb Elementary
January 30, 2025
It’s Celebrate Literacy Week at schools across Escambia County.
Wednesday at Lipscomb Elementary School was “Constructing Young Minda Career Dress Up Day”. Students went to school dressed in their career attire as community leaders and workers took time out of their busy schedules to read to them.
Participants included the Escambia County Public Schools and Superintendent Keith Leonard, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department, Fishbein Orthodontics, Escambia County Property Appraiser Bubba Peters, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry and more.
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CIC Holds 10,000 Pound Food Distribution In Cantonment
January 29, 2025
The Cantonment Improvement Committee held a 10,000 pound food distribution Tuesday afternoon at Carver Park on Webb Street.
Volunteers from the Ascend Cares Foundation and Grocery Advantage in Cantonment assisted CIC with the distribution.
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