More Photos – New Langley Bell 4-H Center
April 29, 2015
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Pictured: The new Langley Bell 4-H Center on Stefani Road will open Saturday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FWC Encourages Boaters To Take Online Education Course
April 21, 2015
From April 20-26, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) encourage boaters to “Spring Aboard” by enrolling in a boating education course.
Working in partnership with the states, some providers are offering discounts for students who enroll in or complete a course during the Spring Aboard campaign. It is a unified effort to remind boaters to prepare for boating season.
“An informed and knowledgeable boat operator is more likely to recognize hazardous conditions on the water and avoid a boating mishap,” said NASBLA President Eleanor Mariani. “Classroom courses are offered through local boating safety organizations, such as the Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons. Online courses are also available and provide state-specific information. Completion increases your chances for having fun on the water.”
Florida law requires completion of an approved course, verified by NASBLA as meeting the national boating education standard, for individuals born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, who operate a motorboat of 10 horsepower or greater.
“Florida’s boating accident statistics indicate that 70 to 80 percent of vessel operators involved in fatal accidents never completed a formal boating education,” said FWC Capt. Tom Shipp. “We’re hoping to decrease those numbers across the board.”
For a summary of Florida’s available courses, please visit: http://myfwc.com/boating/safety-education/courses/
Failing Pavement Replaced At Escambia Fire Stations
March 23, 2015
Several Escambia County fire stations experienced pavement failure and have been upgraded with stronger pavement sections to accommodate heavier loads associated with heavy loads created by tanker trucks and fire equipment. The project included pavement upgrades at the Cantonment, Brent, Osceola and Pleasant Grove fire stations.
Pictured: Before (below) and after photos of pavement replacement at the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Nursing Home Approved For Escambia County, New Beds For Santa Rosa
March 19, 2015
The state Agency for Health Care Administration said Wednesday it has given final approval to new or expanded nursing homes in a dozen counties — including a new facility in Escambia County and new beds in Santa Rosa County.
The approval process involves issuing what are known as “certificates of need,” and the agency’s tentative decisions were subject to legal challenges. The agency said Wednesday it had issued certificates of need for projects that went unchallenged.
Those projects, totaling 762 nursing-home beds, include new $19 million, 90-bed facility to likely be located in the general area of Nine Mile Road and and the University of West Florida. The agency also approved a $3.3 million, 30-bed addition to a current 60-bed facility on Glover Lane in Milton.
The approvals, through what is known as the “certificate of need” process, came after lawmakers last year approved a measure to lift a new bed moratorium in place since 2001.
Crist Says He Won’t Run For Office In 2016
March 17, 2015
After losing a bid to unseat Republican Gov. Rick Scott in November, Democrat Charlie Crist ended speculation Monday that he could run for the U.S. Senate in 2016.
“As members of the Florida Democratic Party, we stand for something — fairness, growing the middle class, and policies that strengthen future generations,” Crist, who lost a 2010 Senate bid to Republican Marco Rubio, said in a Facebook post. “I will not be seeking office in 2016, but I will be working alongside you. Too much is at stake for our beautiful Florida to be on the sidelines.”
The 2016 Senate race is drawing heavy speculation, as Rubio weighs whether to run for the presidency or to seek re-election. U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., has emerged as a potential Democratic candidate, but questions swirled around Crist, who was elected governor as a Republican in 2006 and later became an independent before running last year as a Democrat.
by The News Service of Florida
Byrneville Elementary School Releases Honor Roll
January 28, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School has released their honor roll for the second nine weeks:
Kindergarten: Mrs. Barberree’s Class
All Satisfactory
Nathan Carter
Autumn Coleman
Clay Everly
Gabrielle Hawsey
AKeylah Jefferson
Caleb Levins
D’Angelo Phifer
Jase Portwood
Will Sloan
Isaiah Therrell
Zachary Weaver
Cannon Whorff
Allison Yoder
Kindergarten: Mrs. Coleman’s Class
All Satisfactory
Kaidance Blalock
Keiyon Brown
Kayden Harwell
Haley Kamm
Wesley Lambeth
Aleah Therrell
Kindergarten: Ms. Rice’s Class
All Satisfactory
Camden Borelli
Kallie Harwell
Layla Jordan
Brayden King
Jamahri Simpson
Bonnie Trump
James Victor
First Grade: Mrs. Dawson’s Class
All A’s:
London Brooks
Luke Godwin
Jaycee Harvell
Evelyn Smith
A’s and B’s:
Brodie Coleman
Christian Velazquez
First Grade: Ms. Thornton’s Class
All A’s:
Wade Bailey
Elizabeth Coleman
Katherine Johnson
Ryder Lee
A’s and B’s:
Mary-Clayton Dawson
Savannah Hudson
Makenzie Levins
Easten Odom
Andrew Plant
Bree Robertson
Charlee Weaver
Second Grade: Mrs. Linton’s Class
All A’s:
Kelan Jurey
Riley Long
Evin Matlock
Mia Turner-White
A’s and B’s:
Ayden Atallah
Gavin Beasley
Jaci Jackson
Alli Odom
Second Grade: Mrs. Weaver’s Class
All A’s:
Logan Bevins
Maddie Mae Driskell
Madison Levins
Addisen Miller
Jayden White
Brian Yoder
A’s and B’s:
Madeleine Atallah
Luke Diamond
Tyler Gilmore
Braden Glick
Zachary Herndon
Mia Kornegay
Blake Shaw
Third Grade: Mrs. Dunsford’s Class
All A’s:
Sarah Bailey
Alexa Castro
Riley Dawson
Madalyn Grimes
Meredith Johnston
Tyson McBridge
Tyler Riggs
A’s and B’s:
Adrianna Atallah
Kaylie Glick
Nolin Godwin
Kaylee Hamilton
Takayla Lewis
Aydan Smith
Joe Wright
Fourth Grade: Mrs. Gilmore’s Class
All A’s:
Drake Allen Driskell
Bradley Hamilton
Emily Levins
Kaden Odom
Tiana White
Blake Yoder
A’s and B’s:
Hunter Barnes
Briana Dunsford
Marina Franklin
Eli Jackson
Emily Lambeth
Bailie Merchant
Dreama Wright
Fourth Grade: Mrs. Marshman’s Class
All A’s:
Aloysia Dortch
Kayla Johnson
Jolee Sloan
Abby Weber
A’s and B’s:
Leah Anderson
Josh Diamond
Johnnie Howell
Sarah Long
Fifth Grade: Mrs. Johnston’s Class
All A’s:
Hunter Borelli
Kaitlin Gafford
Jace Gifford
Torka Mills
Shelby Rice
A’s and B’s:
Cody Adams
Tanner Boone
Dusty Carnley
Taylor Levins
Harley Walker
David Ward
Anthoni Weaver
Burglars Strike Three Schools
January 28, 2015
Three Escambia County schools were burglarized early Tuesday morning.
The burglars hit Pine Forest High School, West Florida High School and George Stone between 4 and 5 a.m. At least two iPads and two laptop computers were taken from Pine Forest and George Stone, while baseball equipment was reported missing from an outside shed at West Florida High.
Authorities said bolt cutters were used to gain entry. The Escambia County School District has surveillance video of the suspects, but that video has not yet been made public by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
All three schools are adjacent on Longleaf Drive.
Anyone with information on the burglaries is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Video: Molino Park Elementary Reading Flash Mob
January 27, 2015
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Miracle League Registration Information
January 22, 2015
www.miracleleaguepensacola.org
Spring Registration 2015
Saturday, January 24th 9 am to 3 pm
Saturday, January 31st 11 am to 4 pm
Sunday, February 1st 10 am to 3 pm
MLP Park 9 Mile Road
Pensacola, Florida
(Across from Hillcrest Baptist Church)
Registration Fees: $40.00 4 to 11 years
$45.00 12 to 18 years
$50.00 19 and older
The Miracle League of Pensacola provides physically and mentally challenged individuals a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field. MLP offers a unique and memorable opportunity for these exceptional people to experience baseball.
Volunteers Welcome!
James Daryl Cook
January 22, 2015
James Daryl Cook of Molino, age 69, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2015. James grew up in Georgianna, Alabama. He was known as an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and had a passion for old cars. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family and taking care of his beloved wife. James was looking forward to meeting his new grandson and great-granddaughter.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Jinnie “Marguritte”; son, Daryl (Marsha); daughter, Joanie (Jim) Poston, and son Wade (Krysten); his grandchildren, River, Hunter, Brook, Eric, Aaron, and Nathan; and his sister, Frances (Billy) Davis.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Merrel Cook and Janie Bell Cook; brothers, Donald Ray Cook and Rufus Tommy Cook; and sister, Margaret Jean Cook.
Pallbearers will be John Edmonson, Bill Motley, Josh Johnson, Matt Milstead, Joseph Dutcher, and Dray Daughenbaugt.
Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Busby, Willie Stephens, and George Pate.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, 2015, at Faith Chapel North at 11 a.m. with Bro. Rusty Knowles officiating. All are welcome to gather one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow the service at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Molino.
Arrangements entrusted to Faith Chapel North.