Tate Aggies Grad Christina Mason Named FCSAA DI Softball Player of the Week
February 24, 2024
The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) has named 2022 Tate graduate Christina Mason of Cantonment as their DI Softball Player of the Week.
Mason is a Northwest Florida State College sophomore third baseman from Cantonment. This week she batted .842 (16-for-19) with 12 runs scored, five doubles, four home runs and 19 RBIs in six games. She also had six straight multi-hit games, helping the Raiders to a 6-0 week, outscoring opponents 77-5. Mason homered in three straight games vs. Iowa Western (2-for-2, HR, 5 RBI), Lamar State-Port Arthur (3-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBIs) and Northwest-Shoals (3-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs). She finished the week going 3-for-4 and three RBIs vs. Jones.
Grandson Charged With Escambia County Double Homicide
February 23, 2024
An Escambia County man has been charged with the double homicide of his grandparents.
Jordan Dominique King, 24, was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond Thursday night.
He was taken into custody Thursday afternoon shortly after his grandparents were found beaten to death. Deputies responded to Greenbrier Boulevard near Sugar Creek Drive, just east of the intersection of Guidy Lane and East 10 Mile Road, about 12:40 p.m. and located a male and female deceased in separate rooms inside the residence. Reports indicate they died from blunt force trauma.
King was immediately developed as a person of interest and taken into custody a short time later.
Photos: Molino Park Elementary Holds Family Science Night
February 23, 2024
Molino Park Elementary held a Family Science Night Thursday night in conjunction with the Pensacola MESS Hall.
Students and their families learned about math, science, engineering, wind tubes, circuits and more.
Photos for NothEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Commission Approves Exclusive Two Week OLF-8 Contract Negotiations With Beulah Town Center
February 23, 2024
The Escambia County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to enter into two weeks of contract term negotiations with developer Beulah Town Center, LLC for 290 acres of OLF-8 on Nine Mile Road in Beulah.
During the meeting, Beulah Town Center’s Fred Hemmer introduced Rob Ahrens, a principal with Metro Development of Tampa.
“We know the quality of work that they do,” Hammer said of Metro, described as one of the largest master plan developers in the United States.
“We don’t do strip centers. That’s not how we are going to make a community successful,” Ahren said.
Ahearns said his firm focuses on communities following master plans along with providing amenities for residents.
The motion by District 1 Commissioner Bergosh was to give Beulah Town Center exclusively two weeks to bring back their best and highest final offer. To date, they’ve offered $20 million dollars for 290 of the 500-plus acres of land.
Another company, Precision Capital, has offered $21 million for 290 acres.
The county administrator and attorney can still receive any other offers during the two week period.
The commission is reserving ownership of 250 acres for economic development.
Northview Chiefs Beat Pensacola Catholic 12-2 (With Gallery)
February 23, 2024
With eight runs in the third inning, the Northview Chiefs easily defeated the Pensacola Catholic Crusaders 12-2 Tuesday night in Bratt.
Jamison Gilman earned the win for the Lady Chiefs, giving up one hit and two runs in five innings.
Kylie Langham had an over the fence homer for the Chiefs, and Mikayla McAnnally had an in-park home run.
Chloe Ragsdale, Jamison Gilman, Mary Clayton Dawson, and Daviona Randolph each had added a hit for Northview.
The Chiefs had no errors in the field.
Northview will host J.U. Blacksher of Uriah, Alabama, next Monday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Auction Is Saturday
February 23, 2024
The 47th Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction will be held Saturday, February 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The auction includes not only farm equipment, but also household items like tools and small equipment, lawn and garden items, antiques and more.
The sale takes place at the Walnut Hill Community Center, 7850 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School. The deadline for adding lots is 8:00 the morning of the auction.
This is an open, no reserve sale. Ten percent of the final price will be assessed to the buyer for all lots sold, with a $500 maximum. There is a $5 minimum fee per lot, and sellers must be present to “no sale” a lot. Settlement must be made the day of the sale with cash, check, cashier’s check or credit card. All sellers will be paid by a check in the mail.
For more information or consignments, call (850) 324-3358.
Pictured: Hundreds attended the annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club 2023 farm equipment auction. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Lady Aggies Down Navarre 2-1 On 2 RBI Kara Wine Homer
February 23, 2024
The Tate Aggiest defeated Navarre 2-1 in a Thursday night district game.
The Aggies were first on the board at Charlene Varnell Field in Cantonment with a center field home run from Kara Wine, scoring two runs.
Jordan Smith earned the win for Tate, allowing one hit and one run while striking out two and walking one over five innings. Kate Balagbagen threw a couple of innings in relief for the Lady Aggies, allowing no hits and no runs.
Olivea Latner went 2-3 forTate, while Tristen Showalter, Amburleight Laird, and Blakely Campbell had one hit each.
The Lady Aggies will be at Pine Forest on Friday.
Also Thursday night, Tate JV defeated Navarree 15-0.
Photo by Dellaina O’Donovan for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FFA Week: Drive Your Tractor To School Day (With Photo Gallery)
February 23, 2024
Jay High School held their annual “Drive Your Tractor To School Day!” on Thursday.
It’s an annual part of the Jay FFA’s celebration of National FFA Week.
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No Serious Injuries In North Highway 99 Crash
February 22, 2024
There were no serious injuried reported in a single vehicle wreck near Bratt Thursday afternoon.
The driveer of a sedan lost control and left the roadway on North Highway 99 south of Breastworks Road abotu 1:30 p.m. The vehicle then struck a tree.
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Two Found Murdered In Escambia County; ECSO Questioning Victims’ Grandson
February 22, 2024
UPDATE (3:29 PM): ECSO deputies have located the grandson and he has been taken into custody.
Two people were found murdered at a home in Escambia County Thursday afternoon. and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking to question the victims’ grandson.
Deputies responded to Greenbrier Boulevard near Sugar Creek Drive, just east of the intersection of Guidy Lane and East 10 Mile Road, about 12:40 p.m. and located a male and female deceased inside the residence.
“We are currently investigating this as a double homicide, and are looking to speak to the grandson, 24-year-old Jordon Dominique King. Please do not approach him, call law enforcement,” Sheriff Chip W. Simmons said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
No additional information has been released as a homicide investigation continues.