Deidra’s Gift Donates School Supplies To Bratt Elementary
August 3, 2019
The group Dedria’s Gift donated book bags filled with school supplies Friday to Bratt Elementary School. The supplies were distributed in memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton’s 3A Back Of The Year Da’Quan Johnson Commits To Troy
August 3, 2019
Flomaton High School senior Da’Quane Johnson announced Friday on social media that he has committed to the Troy Trojans as a safety.
Johnson led the Flomaton Hurricanes to the 3A station championship last season, playing mostly quarterback. He was named Alabama’s 3A Back of the Year.
“First, I would like to thank GOD for giving me the ability to play this sport! Without him I wouldn’t have the blessing I have now,” Johnson said in his announcement. “I also want to thank my head coach for helping me through this process and for being a great male figure in my life! From taking me to camps, making sure I’m accountable for anything I do, and for teaching me how to be a better man! Also a big thank you to all the coaches that believed in me to play at the next level, but at the end it comes down to One school that I feel like I can be the best I possibly can be and that is at Troy University.”
Last season for Flomaton, he completed 93-of-177 passes for 1,965 yards and 23 TDs. He rushed for 2,411 yards and 30 TDs on 304 carries, according to AL.com. In the championship game against Piedmont, Johnson carried the ball 43 times — a Super 7 record — and was named MVP. He also made 37 tackles on defense last season and had four interceptions.
Flomaton Coach Doug Vickery said Johnson picked Troy over South Alabama, Southern Miss, UAB, Tulane, Army, Florida Atlantic and others.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Escambia Purchasing $2.9 Million In Breathing Equipment For Fire Department
August 3, 2019
Escambia County is spending $2.9 million to replace expired breathing equipment for Escambia Fire Rescue.
The Escambia County Commission approved the $2,905,922.45 purchase from Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. The county will receive a $25,000 trade-in credit, leaving the total cost at $2,880,922.45.
Escambia County will purchase 320 new self-contained breathing apparatus devices, or SCBAs,s and about 1,000 45-minute air cylinders — enough for every fire station across the county.
It was estimated that it would cost upwards of a half million dollars to repair and recertify the existing equipment.
Ten-8 was the only one of four companies submitting a bid meeting the requested specifications. Two firms were non-responsive, in that they offered a make and model of self-contained breathing apparatus that was not acceptable, while a third firm submitted a “no bid” response.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
Man Gets Jail Time For Stealing Car From Molino Restaurant Then Returning It
August 2, 2019
A man has been sentenced for stealing a car from a Molino restaurant before returning a short time later.
Tommy George Craig was sentenced to 11 months and 30 days in the county jail, with credit for 26 days served, for grand theft auto.
Witnesses told deputies they watched March 13 as Craig walked around the parking lot of Jimmy’s Grill on Highway 29 and then entered a vehicle. They said he pulled the vehicle from the back of the business to the front parking lot before returning back behind the business, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The vehicle had been left unlocked with key fob on the center console.
All Students At 45 Escambia Schools To Receive Free Lunch, Breakfast
August 2, 2019
Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students, regardless of income, during the upcoming school year at 45 schools in Escambia County.
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program means that parents of the students at these schools are not required to submit an application for the Free and Reduced Meal program at that school. However, siblings attending schools not on the CEP list will need to apply for eligibility.
The free meal schools are selected upon income levels.
Participating schools are:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Bellview Elementary
Bratt Elementary
Brentwood Elementary
Byrneville Elementary
C.A Weis Elementary
Ensley Elementary
Ferry Pass Elementary
Global Learning Academy
Holm Elementary
Jim Allen Elementary
Lincoln Park Elementary
Lipscomb Elementary
Longleaf Elementary
McArthur Elementary
Molino Park Elementary
Montclair Elementary
Myrtle Grove Elementary
Navy Point Elementary
Oakcrest Elementary
Pine Meadow Elementary
Pleasant Grove Elementary
Scenic Heights Elementary
O.J. Semmes Elementary
Sherwood Elementary
Warrington Elementary
West Pensacola Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Bellview Middle
Beulah Middle
Ernest Ward Middle
Ferry Pass Middle
Jim Bailey Middle
Warrington Middle
Workman Middle
High Schools
Escambia High
Northview High
Pensacola High
Pine Forest High
Washington High
OTHER SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
Camelot
Capstone
Escambia Westgate Center
Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy
Success Academy
Lakeview Center
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Woman Pleads Guilty To Throwing Drink At Congressman Matt Gaetz
August 2, 2019
The woman accused of throwing a drink at Congressman Matt Gaetz during a June town hall meeting in Pensacola has pleaded guilty in federal court.
Amanda L. Kondrat’Yev, 35, was charged with assaulting a U.S. Congressman for throwing the drink at Gaetz as he was leaving his “We Won’t Back Down” town hall event at a Pensacola restaurant. The drink hit Gaetz in the back as he was making his way to his waiting car outside the main entrance of the Brew Ha Ha Restaurant.
She will be sentenced in October.
Free School Supplies, Haircuts And More Saturday In Molino
August 2, 2019
Victory Assembly of God will hold their Day of Hope Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The event will feature free backpacks, school supplies and student haircuts. Children must be present to receive supplies, and everything is while supplies last.
Victory Assembly of God is located at 1895 Victory Road (along Highway 29, just south of Barrineau Park Road and the Molino Forestry fire tower).
Two Escambia Deputies Honored By MADD For DUI Enforcement
August 2, 2019
Escambia County Deputy Sam Shelley (pictured left) and Deputy William Henley were both recognized at the MADD Northwest Florida annual ceremony for DUI Enforcement.
Henley received the Century Award for making over 100 DUI arrests in Escambia County during 2018 and was a nominee in the individual category for Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement.
Deputy Sam Shelley was an Outstanding Dedication to DUI Enforcement (Individual Category) nominee.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida’s Five Day Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Is Underway
August 2, 2019
Florida’s five-day Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is underway until through Tuesday.
During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including:
- Certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item
- Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item
- Computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item
For a detailed list of items included, click here.
ECSO: Video Shows Suspect Open Fire In Ensley Neighborhood
August 1, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man captured on video firing a gun in an Ensley neighborhood.
The ECSO released the video Thursday showing the incident about 10:50 a.m. July 22 in the 8800 block of Figland Avenue. The video appears to show the suspect exit a dark colored sedan and walk down the street with a firearm. He walks back and forth on the street, looks around, and fires multiple shots before running back to the vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
