Splash Pad Could Be Coming To Beulah Park
September 14, 2019
Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says he is interested exploring a possible splash pad for Beulah Park.
“I have been asked about the feasibility of bringing one of these amenities out to the residents that live near Beulah Park,” he wrote on his blog Friday. “so I have had some staff looking into this.:
Bergosh said that initial research shows the cost would be between $75,000 and $90,000, but there are other costs to be considered. He said a system that uses a continual supply of potable water would have a lower construction cost but a higher water bill. Or a system that recirculates the water would need to be monitored and checked to assure cleanliness, but that might could be done by county staff at the nearby Equestrian Center.
“If it is deemed feasible and practical, I will set aside some of my discretionary LOST (local option sales tax) funds to construct this amenity,” Bergosh said. “I hope we can get this done–it would be great for the county to have one of these for the many children who do not have access to pools or other bodies of water in the heat of our summer.”
Pictured: A splash pad that opened in Atmore last year at a cost of $150,000. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tallahassee Leon Downs Tate
September 14, 2019
Tallahassee Leon defeated the Tate Aggies 31-16 Friday night.
It was the second road trip in a row to Tallahassee for the Aggies, thanks to the FHSAA’s new district alignments.
The Aggies took an early lead thanks to a Keaton Solmonson 64-yard touchdown run, 7-0 Tate. Leon tied it up a few minutes later, but the Aggies were on top 10-7 in the first quarter with a 25-yard field goal from senior kicker Matthew Johnson.
Tate’s other score for the night came as time expired on a 43-yard pass from senior quarterback Ethan George to junior Kesean Williams.
The Aggies (1-3, 0-2) will finally be back in their house at Pete Gindl Stadium next Friday night as they host Crestview.
NorthEscambia.com file photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Opens Regional Play With Win Over Excel
September 14, 2019
The Flomaton Hurricanes opened regional play with 30-8 win over Excel Friday night.
Da’quan Johnson punched it in for a short touchdown to give the Canes an early 8-0 lead with a good two point conversion. After a 56-yard run to inside the 5-yard line by Alex Cash, Flomaton expanded their lead with short touchdown run from Travon Brown. With another good two point conversion, the defending 3A state champions were up 16-0 on their home turf.
Excel added a TD and a 2-pointer in the second to make it a 16-8 ballgame. Johnson added another Flomaton touchdown, for a 22-8 Hurricane lead on their way to a 30-8 win.
The Flomaton Hurricanes are now 3-0 on the young season. They will travel to Fairhope to take on St. Michael Catholic next Thursday at 7 p.m. before hosting Escambia County High School on September 27.
Also Friday night, Flomaton Varsity Cheer announced the Hurricane Strong Spirit Scholarship. It will be awarded a graduating 2020 senior in memory of Kelsie Padgett. In 2018, Kelsie passed away after a battle with brain cancer.
Photos for Sheridan Rowell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Finals
September 14, 2019
Here are Friday night finals from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
Baker 14, Northview 12 [Details, photo gallery...]
Tallahassee Leon 31, Tate 16 [Game details...]
Lake City Columbia 21, Pine Forest 13
West Florida 55, Arnold 14
Catholic 34, St. Stanislaus (Miss.) 26
Washington 35, Gulf Breeze 29
Choctaw 50, Pensacola High 22
Milton 21, Fort Walton Beach 7
Mosley 8, Pace 6
Tallahassee Lincoln 35. Navarre 20 (Thursday)
Jay – Off
Escambia – Off
*District game
ALABAMA
Escambia County (Atmore) 19, Hillcrest 15
Escambia Academy 38, Clarke Prep 0
Flomaton 30, Excel 8 [Details, photos...]
T.R. Miller 44, St. Michael Catholic 21
Clarke County 21, W.S. Neal 0
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Early Morning Fire Damages Structure In Jay
September 14, 2019
Fire damaged structure on in Jay early Saturday morning.
The fire was reported about 1:40 a.m. in the 3800 block of Williams Avenue between Spring Street and Alabama Street. The building was unoccupied.
There were no reports of any injuries, and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
Responding units included the Jay Volunteer Department, Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department and the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
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Today’s College Football Games (And Where To Watch Them)
September 14, 2019
Here is the college football TV schedule, including game times and TV channels for week 3. All times are Central.
Miami (OH) at Cincinnati | 11 a.m. | ESPNU
Pitt at No. 13 Penn State | 11 a.m. | ABC
Chattanooga at Tennessee | 11 a.m. | SEC Network
Arkansas State at No. 3 Georgia | 11 a.m. | ESPN2
Kansas State at Mississippi State | 11 a.m. | ESPN
Furman at Virginia Tech | 11 a.m. | ACC Network
N.C. State at West Virginia | 11 a.m. | FS1
Eastern Michigan at Illinois | 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 6 Ohio State at Indiana | 11 a.m. | FOX
No. 21 Maryland at Temple | 11 a.m. | CBSSN
The Citadel at Georgia Tech | 11 a.m. | ACC Network Extra
Air Force at Colorado | 12 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Albany at Monmouth (FCS) | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Eastern Kentucky at Indiana State (FCS) | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Florida Atlantic at Ball State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Norfolk State at Coastal Carolina | 1 p.m. | ESPN3
Drake at South Dakota State (FCS) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Duquesne at Youngstown State (FCS) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Central Connecticut at Valparaiso (FCS) | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
New Mexico at No. 7 Notre Dame | 1:30 p.m. | NBC
Akron at Central Michigan | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Illinois State at Eastern Illinois (FCS) | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Houston Baptist at South Dakota (FCS) | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
East Carolina at Navy | 2:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Memphis at South Alabama | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Army at UTSA | 2:30 p.m. | NFL Network
Stanford at No. 17 UCF | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
No. 24 Southern California at BYU | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
Georgia Southern at Minnesota | 2:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
UNLV at Northwestern | 2:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 2 Alabama at South Carolina | 2:30 p.m. | CBS
Oklahoma State at Tulsa | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2
North Greenville at Western Carolina (FCS) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Southeastern Louisiana at Ole Miss | 3 p.m. | SEC Network
Colorado State at Arkansas | 3 p.m. | SEC Network
No. 19 Iowa at Iowa State | 3 p.m. | FS1
Arizona State at No. 18 Michigan State | 3 p.m. | FOX
Louisville at Western Kentucky | 3 p.m. | Stadium
Bethune-Cookman at Miami | 3 p.m. | ACC Network
Kentucky Christian at Morehead State (FCS) | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Eastern Washington at Jacksonville State (FCS) | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Montana State at Western Illinois (FCS) | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
North Texas at California | 3:15 p.m. | Pac-12 Networks
Idaho State at No. 11 Utah | 3:15 p.m. | Pac-12 Networks
Cal Poly at Oregon State | 3:15 p.m. | Pac-12 Networks
Louisiana Tech at Bowling Green | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Idaho at Wyoming | 4 p.m. | ESPN3
UMass at Charlotte | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Miss at Troy | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Buffalo at Liberty | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
South Carolina State at South Florida | 5 p.m. | ESPN3
Samford at Wofford (FCS) | 5 p.m. | ESPN3
North Carolina A&T at Charleston Southern (FCS) | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
North Carolina Central at Gardner-Webb (FCS) | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Ohio at Marshall | 5:30 p.m. | Facebook
New Hampshire at Florida International | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Texas State at SMU | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Georgia State at Western Michigan | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Murray State at Toledo | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Duke at Middle Tennessee | 6 p.m. | Facebook
Kent State at No. 8 Auburn | 6 p.m. | ESPN2
No. 9 Florida at Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN
Lamar at No. 16 Texas A&M | 6 p.m. | ESPNU
Weber State at Nevada | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Jacksonville at Presbyterian College (FCS) | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Alabama A&M at North Alabama (FCS) | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Abilene Christian at Central Arkansas (FCS) | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
UT Martin at Southern Illinois (FCS) | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Austin Peay at Mercer (FCS) | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
UVA-Wise at Tennessee Tech (FCS) 6 p.m. ESPN+
TCU at Purdue 6:30 p.m. Big Ten Network
Northwestern State at No. 4 LSU 6:30 p.m. SEC Network
Southeast Missouri State at Missouri 6:30 p.m. SEC Network
Florida State at No. 25 Virginia 6:30 p.m. ACC Network
No. 1 Clemson at Syracuse 6:30 p.m. ABC
Texas Southern at Louisiana 6:30 p.m. ESPN3
Hawai’i at No. 23 Washington 6:30 p.m. Pac-12 Network
VMI at East Tennessee State (FCS) 6:30 p.m. ESPN+
Missouri State at Tulane 7 p.m. ESPN3
Northern Illinois at Nebraska 7 p.m. FS1
San Diego State at New Mexico State 7 p.m.
No. 12 Texas vs. Rice (NRG Stadium) 7 p.m. CBSSN
No. 5 Oklahoma at UCLA 7 p.m. FOX
Portland State at No. 22 Boise State 9:15 p.m. ESPN2
Texas Tech at Arizona 9:30 p.m. ESPN
Montana at No. 15 Oregon 9:45 p.m. Pac-12 Network
Woman Charged With Hit And Run Involving Bicyclist
September 13, 2019
A woman was charged with hitting a bicycle rider and leaving the scene early Friday morning.
Cheyenne Cerda, 23, was headed south on New Warrington Road near Elm Street about 4 a.m. when she struck 37-year old Jason Shaeffer as he rode his bicycle on the outside shoulder. Shaeffer was wearing reflective clothing and his bicycle was equipped with flashing lights.
A witness was able to provide the Florida Highway Patrol with the license plate number from Cerda’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra, and the FHP received a phone tip on the vehicle’s location. Troopers responded and found Cerda still behind the wheel. The vehicle had significant damage to the front end, and car parts found at the scene of the crash matched her vehicle.
Cerda told troopers she thought she hit a mailbox.
Cerda was charged with felony leaving the scene of a crash with serious injury and careless driving. Her bond was set at $2,000.
Shaeffer was transported to Baptist Hospital with serious injuries.
Molino Man Charged With Trying To Steal Gun As Deputies Watched
September 13, 2019
A Molino man was charged after allegedly trying to steal a handgun from a pickup truck in Davisville as Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies watched.
Ilence James Hamm, 47, was charged with first degree felony armed burglary. He was later released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Marathon gas station in the 10000 block of Highway 97 in reference to a trespassing complaint. Deputies made contact with Hamm who was asked to leave the store by the manager, and advised to leave the property by deputies, according to an ECSO report.
Deputies watched as he left the store and walked away on Highway 97 where he stood in front of a residence for approximately seven to eight minutes before he proceeded into the yard where a pickup was parked, the report states. Deputies watched as he approached the pickup, made two laps around it and proceeded to the rear of the truck for 10-15 minutes. He then proceeded to driver’s door, looked around and opened the pickup door. The three deputies immediately responded.
As Hamm saw the deputies leaving the nearby store, he closed the door and proceeded to the back of the truck and toward the driveway. He spontaneously told the arriving deputies that the was a gun in the door of the truck, and he was immediately detained.
Deputies made contact with the resident who stated that Hamm had obviously tried to remove the handgun from the holster but had failed due to its locking style.
Century Collects $28K For Gulf Power Gas Pipeline Easement, Will Use For Their Own Gas Fund
September 13, 2019
Century has received $28,000 for granting a permanent easement to Gulf Power for the installation of a natural gas pipeline on a piece of property the town owns on Tedder Road.
The town will reserve the money in their general fund and then transfer it to their gas fund after the new fiscal year begins on October 1. That will allow the troubled gas fund to record the income in the new fiscal year.
The pipeline is part of a Gulf Power project to convert Plant Crist from coal to natural gas. The proposed natural gas pipeline will run about 39 miles from the existing Florida Gas Transmission Pipeline near the Florida/Alabama border outside Century south through McDavid, Molino and Cantonment to Plant Crist on Pate Street just northwest of the University of West Florida. Over 85 percent of the proposed route would be located on existing corridors like Gulf Power transmission line corridors.
Gulf Power is paying the town $28,000 for the 50-foot easement that will temporarily be expanded to 95 feet during construction.
The entire parcel is 23.53 acres along Tedder Road just west of the Century Work camp and Elsie Davis Road. A Gulf Power high voltage electrical transmission line already traverses the property, and the natural gas pipeline will be installed parallel to and just west of the electrical line, according to town documents.
The pipeline will be at least 36 inches deep, allowing the town to construct any needed driveways across the easement with the approval of Gulf Power. The parcel of land is currently mostly wooded and not used by the town for any purpose.
No Serious Injuries In Cantonment Highway 29 Crash
September 13, 2019
There were no serious injuries in a traffic crash Thursday night in Cantonment. A Chevrolet pickup and a Nissan Sentra collided shortly after 8 p.m. on Highway 29 at Woodbury Circle. The Florida Highway Patrol investigated and has not released further information. Reader submitted photos by Dylan Shipman, click to enlarge.
