J.M. Tate High School Class Of 2019 Graduates
May 30, 2019
The 505 members of the J.M. Tate High School Class of 2019 graduated Wednesday night.
“Behind every one Tate High School graduate here tonight are numerous people who have influenced our lives – parents, guardians, teachers, family, friends, and everyone else who has helped us grow along the way,” said Valedictorian John David Dixon, a self-described math nerd. “The time and effort you have invested into helping us has multiplied greatly. I think I can speak for all of us when I say we certainly wouldn’t be where we are right now without your love and support.”
“We faced some struggles, but the Class of 2019 has already shown that we can do great things. Now we are about to join those that have graduated before us in a world full of infinite potential, but I know that we are prepared for it…Thanks to everyone that has supported us, the probability of success is high, and our impact on the community will grow exponentially with time,” Dixon said. “What I mean is, we are going to add up to something amazing.”
Salutatorian of the class is Aaron Hunter Harberson, and 130 class members, 24 percent of the class, has a GPA of 4.0 or greater.
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said the Tate High Class of 2019 has earned over $5 million in scholarships.
The complete graduate list is follows the photos below.
Tate High School Class of 2019
(Top Ten Percent graduates are noted with an *asterisk)
- Bristal Paige Aaron
- Caleb Michael Abney
- Hunter Jacob Adams
- Jay Allen Adams
- Jason Alarcon
- Jake Grafton Specht Alexander
- Robert Miquel Alger
- Breasia Chantel Allen
- Jade Nicole Allen
- Jessica Marcella Alvarado *
- John Michael Alvarez
- Edward Louis Armour
- Maximiliano Arroyo
- Gwendolyn Grace Austin
- Morgan Briann Austin
- Kerry Alexander Avant
- Jonathan Thomas Bailey
- Christopher Ryan Balk
- Alexandria Rena Banks
- Camron Anthony Banks
- Justin Dylan Bankston
- Julia Nicole Banta *
- Emma Anne Baransy
- Matthew Garrett Barnes
- Haley Ann Barrera *
- Dylan Lane Bass
- Jackson Evan Beal
- Makayla Jalexis Bedden
- Kyler Drew Beech
- Kennedy Layne Bellard
- Jordyn Alivia Bennett
- Tyce Richard Bethard
- Rachel Loyce Bethea *
- Yasaman Bineshtarigh
- Katlin Marie Bird
- Jaylen Trent Blackman
- Autumn Paige Blackwelder
- Cecilia Marie Bleam
- Kinsley Addison Bodie
- Bryce Alan Boudreau
- Amanda Jane Breeden *
- Hayley Jenna Brock
- Deontrey Anthony Brown
- Evan Livingston Brown
- Hunter Gregory Brown
- John Emmett Brown IV
- Lauren Li Brown *
- Christopher Wayne Bullard
- Mikala Marie Bundy
- Kevin DeShawn Burgess Jr.
- Matthew Eric Burgess
- Kylan Bratton Buring
- William Alexander Burns *
- Lillian Elayne Byers
- Jaiden Teal-Marie Byrd
- Damon Lane Caldwell
- Ashton Grace Campbell *
- Destiny Alexis Campbell
- Reginald Savalas Campbell Jr.
- Charles Joshua Carpenter
- Da’Veon Rydell Carter
- Katelyn Nicole Carter
- Wesley Chase Cartwright
- Kassidy Paige Caskey
- Jonah Marquez Cass
- Alexis Dawn Caudle
- Payton Carter Caughey
- William James Chapman
- Jared Austin Clarke
- William Douglas Clary
- Isiah Milik Clausell
- Tanner Ryan Clifton
- Thomas Joel Cobb
- Miles Cavanaugh Coburger
- Gracie Irene Cole *
- Patrick Matthew Cole
- Brenda Alexandria Collins
- Jay Garrett Comans
- Tyler Keith Comans
- Tanner Freddie Thomas Combs
- Cameron Clarke Comer
- Ashleigh Elizabeth Condon
- Autumn Marie Conn
- Dillon Joseph Conti
- Gabrielle Nicole Corceone
- Madison Noelle Cothran
- Alivia Rose Coval
- Amber Christine Covalt
- Chaise Ashley Craft
- Ceanna Alexis Craig
- Gabrielle Ann Marie Creel
- Brantley Reid Culbertson
- Kayla Ke’asia Dailey
- Daniel Andrew Davis
- Troy Lamar Davis
- Amber Gailynn DeCoux
- Jacob Aaron DeLuca
- Theodore Alan Devary
- John David Dixon *
- Dylan Nicholas Dorion *
- Bryanna Marie Doster
- Kayla Averee Doten
- Taylor Elizabeth Downing
- Gavin Wade Ducker
- Hailey Elizabeth Dukes *
- Jace Alexander Dunsford
- Rebekah Ann Dwyer
- Bradley Troy Edgar *
- Randall Bryce Edgar
- Rebecca Marie Ellis
- Alexis Leigh Emerson
- Jazmine Marie Endress *
- Ghada Waleed Eqab
- Dominic Richard Erie *
- Jake Thomas Estes
- Faith Marie Evans
- Madison Kate Fall *
- Benjamin Dominic Farina
- Mackenzie Alexandra Fehrenbach
- Benjamin David Ferguson
- Brett Asa Fillingim *
- Samantha Danielle Findley
- Taylor Preston Finney
- Rose Elizabeth Flowers
- Ally Elizabeth Floyd
- Jada LeScha Floyd
- Justin Devon Foley
- Denver Cole Forbush
- Kaylee Lynn Ford
- Cason James Forst
- Willow Leigh Fowler
- Brooke Madison Freeman
- Arianna McKala Friedl
- Keaton Nicole Fuqua
- Hunter Dewayne Gafford
- Jackson Dupree Gallagher
- Natalie Kate Gandy *
- Melissa Alarcon Garcia
- Marissa Dionne Garner
- Timothy Braden Garrett
- Anna Marie Gaut
- Joshua Nathan Lee Gines
- Torryn Nicole Given
- Angela Christine Glassman
- Shelby Grace Glover
- Zakary Gannon Goldhagen
- Elise Marie Gomez
- Breeanna Nichole Gonzalez
- Jennifer Nicole Good
- Haley Grace Goodman
- Ezekiel James Goodwin
- De’Shaun Jeremiah Goriola
- Rebecca Lynn Goza
- Mattie McQueen Graham
- Molly Ruth Graham
- Jeremy Charles Grandison Jr.
- Jaylin Anthony Green
- Jordan Gregory Green
- Keasia Marshae Gregory
- Faith Carroll Grover *
- Michael Lee Grubbs
- Briar Keith Gunn-Norton
- Devon Alexander Guthrie
- Krysanne Elisabeth Hagen
- Cole Jeffrey Hager
- Eden Faith Hale
- Jacob Kyle Hale
- Abigayle Joy Hamilton
- Hannah Marie Hamilton
- Aaron Hunter Harberson *
- Donnie Lee Harris
- Jackson Matthew Harris
- James Calvin Harris
- Nathan Paul Harris
- Tory Nadine Hassebrock
- Skylar Alexis Hawkins
- Raliegha Tehyana Heard
- Trenton Alexander Heiny
- Christopher-James Heriberto Helt
- Russell Chase Helton
- Khaled Ziad Helwih
- Rilee Denise Hempfling
- Nishea Samone Hendricks *
- Destiny Chardae’ Herbert
- Payton Leigh Herring
- Elexia René Hill
- Karen Alexis Hill
- Britney Cheyanne Hinton
- Malina Ho *
- Jonathan Na kana ela Hodge
- Ivory Lee Holland III
- Charlize Irene Horten
- Kaleb Michael Hoskins
- Jayln Nicole House
- Madeline Ashley Hughes
- Shelby Shyanne Hughes
- Berkeley Kate Humphreys
- Danielle Irene Huntinghouse
- Thomas Kyle Ikner
- Sasha Phoenix Isaak *
- Elijah Warren Jackson
- Kaylee Jo Jackson
- Shantoya Shantel Jenkins
- Jordana Rebecca Jernigan *
- Julia Alexus Jimenez
- Austin Wilson Johnson
- Deonsey Lonte Johnson Jr.
- Jolie Celina Johnson
- Tyndarreus Xavier Johnson
- Rylee Dale Jones
- Ryan Kendrick Joseph
- Isaiah Bobby Jowers
- Kinzi Elizabeth Kaeser
- Joseph Martin Kalb
- Emileigh Alaijah Reanne Keener
- Sierra Lyn Kelley
- Thomas Cole Kelley
- Gabriel Ray Kendall
- Andrew Stuart Kerns
- Kara Bernice Killam *
- Bailey Renee Kimbro
- Dustin Michael Kimbro
- Kaden Ryan King
- Zachary Adam Kirkland
- Dakota Ra’marius Markellas Knight
- Breanna Renee Kretzer
- Ryan Joseph Kroll
- Nathan James Kust
- Raymond LaFleur III
- Richard Huang Lam
- Mason Robert Land
- Patrick Angelo Lascell
- Carly Brooke Lawrence
- Sabrina Marie Lawyer
- Amanda Blane Lee
- Breyanna Mikal Lee
- Robyn Carmella Lee
- Taylor Grace Lentz
- Benjamin Edward Lewis
- Jack Ethan Livingston
- Gabrielle Alise Marianna Locke *
- Kilea Lynn Logan
- Alysha Leann Lollie
- Kendall Noel Lombardo
- Brianna Nicole Long
- Caleb Matthew Loving
- Chase Allen Lowe
- Mark John Regala Lozano
- Elena Nicole Lucci
- Alexander Edward Ludgate
- Michelle Oliveira Luther *
- Meghan Noelle Lyons
- Tavares Marquet Madison Jr.
- Braden Sully Makris
- Christian Michael Martinet
- Leif Kelly Marvin
- Blake Airon McAnally
- Carlisa Mya’na McBride
- Erin Leigh McCafferty
- Abbigale Reece McCammon
- Elijuah Rashawn McCants
- Jyanna Layel McCants
- Brooklynn Ashley McCoy *
- Joslynn Camille McDole
- Levi Joseph McDonald
- Hannah Grace McGahan
- Jason Stewart McGowan Jr.
- Chandler Cole McGuffey
- Hunter Mitchell McLane
- Hunter Ryan McLean
- Shelby Leigh McLean
- Dawson Bryce McNair
- Joshua Emanuel McNeil
- Gracie Layne McNeill
- Michael Joseph McPherson *
- Elyssa Di-Ann McQuaid
- Zachary Curtis McQuaid *
- Hunter Shane McQueen
- Lauren Faith Medford
- Mackenzie Irene Meier
- Adrienne Alana Lee Merideth
- Precious Deyanna Merritt
- Riley Lauren Middleton
- Malika Yasmeen Miller
- Rosalyn Louleen Miller
- Aiden Daniel Mills
- Yaseen Edrees Moftaqir
- Devin Amanda Monasterio
- Mathew Logan Monie
- Chloe Divine Montgomery
- Deeasha Lashaya Moore
- Althea Tanyela Moorer
- Charity LaDawn Moorer
- Ja’kerriyah Destiny Michelle Moorer
- Gabriel Colton Moraes
- Conner Scott Morgan
- Megan Stephanie Ann Morin
- Zachary Chase Morris
- Sandra Dianne Morrison
- Shaunessy Darnell Moss
- Aniya Simone Mullin
- Elijah James Murphy
- Martavius D’Vun Murry
- Danielle Lynne Myers
- Kazumi Nakamura
- Caleb Morcellus Nance
- Leslie Michelle Nelson
- Logan Keith Nelson
- Denali Elisabeth Netzer *
- Dajah Ma’sadie Nicholson
- Kyler Jayce Nielsen
- Austin Lane Nims
- Madeline Elizabeth Norman
- Emily Kyndall Nutt
- Peter Scott Oakes
- Madeline Renee Obregon
- Christopher Michael Odom II
- Mia Colleen Rose O’Hara
- Naomi Jayne Overholt
- Naomi Ruth Chavers
- Cassilyn Giselle Owens *
- Keion Jajuan Owens
- Melody Qing Owens *
- Olivia Claire Oxendine
- Jackson Noah Palmer
- Patrick Brian Palmer Jr.
- Zachary Reid Panici
- Kirsi Celeste Patel *
- Tulsi Prakash Chandra Patel
- Jerry Edward Patti II
- Anthony Sean Pearson
- John Matthew Pearson
- Meghan Andrea Pehacek
- Malloreigh Kadelina Pellizzeri
- Ralph David Pellizzeri Jr.
- MacKenzie Free Pennell
- Nicole Alexa Perrault
- Camden Michael Perry
- Riley Preston Peters
- Seth Benjamin Peterson
- Meghan Lee Petro
- Kayla Michelle Phillips
- Shelby Lynn Phillips
- Aaron James Pickett
- Heaven Leigh Pittman
- Lauren Nicole Plumb
- Jazmynn Tenaye Pointer
- Milton Antonio Ponce
- Emilee Kaye Potter
- Michael Wayne Potts
- Dylan Allen Powell
- Patrick Wayne Powell
- Mackenzie Erin Presley *
- Hunter Scott Presswood
- Katelauren Kirwan Price
- Mitchell Andrew Priest
- Tia Dione Pryear
- Timothy Dewell Pryear Jr.
- Azaya Jamez Purifoy
- Jarquarius Tae’von Qualls
- Jazmyn Danielle Quarells
- Alafaire Ruth Rafferty *
- Ariel Donya’ Randall
- Tyler Olen Ratliff
- Joseph Austin Raughton
- Lauren Elizabeth Rawls *
- Jacob Warren Reed
- Madison Hailey Reed
- Cynthia Ashley Reichelderfer *
- Adalynn Taylor Respress
- McKenzie Alise Ricardy
- Allison Mercedes Rice
- Ryan Michael Richard
- Hunter Wade Riggan
- Felipe Rios
- Sarah-Lynn Claire Roberson
- Kathleen Marie Rockey
- Madison Michelle Rollins
- Javione Markeis Ross
- Ethen Marcus Rowland
- Avery Leigh Royer
- McKenna Paige Royer *
- Spencer Ryan Ruiz
- Briana Elizabeth Sabin *
- Joseph Grant Saeva
- Elizabeth Grace Sainata
- Dylan Scott Samojedny
- Carter Alexander Sarikaya
- Samuel Wilson Schelling
- Cian Boru Schoppman
- Kasey Elizabeth Scott *
- Thomas William Scott Jr.
- Jack Owen Seaber
- Senenge Eva Seagraves
- Chandler Tyson Sears
- Lauren Michelle Seibert *
- Brendan Michael Sellers
- Matthew Ezra Sellers
- Austin James Serwack
- Kristen Dawn Settles
- Akira Faith Seward
- Seifeldin Ibrahim Shalaby
- Cordia Lynn Robbie Mary Shaw
- Teri Annette Shepard
- Elijah Landon Shinnick
- Kourtney Denae Shiver
- James Russell Shufelt Jr.
- Easton Drake Sidner
- Cameron Ryan Silcox
- Cody Michael Simpson
- Vantasha Valentina Vasser Sistrunk
- Camryn Nicole Skipper
- Sara Elizabeth Slavey
- Aidan Foster Sloman *
- Keri Jane Smith
- Kinzie Brooke Smith
- Skylar Maurine Smith
- Tahnia Marie Smith
- Garrett Dean Snyder
- Disha Dharmendra Soni *
- Shirley Fay Sorrell
- Kaitlin Bree Sprague
- Makenna Charlene Stafford *
- Julie Marie Stanton
- Olivia Paige Starnes
- Alyssa Dawn Stephens
- Hunter Anthony Stephens
- Sarah Elizabeth Stephens
- Eve Elisabeth Stepherson
- Kayla Rose Sticken-Belanger
- Peyton Mackenzie Stieffel
- Jeremy Edward Stier
- Cole Michael Stokes
- Michael Alan Stough
- James Regan Streit
- Lauren Taylor Stroehl
- Graham Benjamin Stumpf
- Julian Carroll Suggs III
- Jacob Lee Summers
- Drexel O’Keith Sutton Jr.
- Raegan Nicole Tainter
- Grace Emerson Talbert
- Nicolas Ray Talley
- Kyle Oarde Tango
- Grace Ann Tara
- Scott William Taylor
- Tristan Thomas Taylor
- Zion Alvonn Taylor
- Jack Ryan Teague
- Jordan Delaney Tecumseh
- Katlyn Anne Telhiard
- Breanna Cheyenne Temple
- Martin Douglas Thomas III
- Tyra Daniette Thomas
- Tanner David Thompson
- Colby Charles Timbes
- Kardarius Dakota Toole
- Jordan Chase Torrez
- Abigail Lauren Touchstone
- Isaac Liam Townsend
- Zachary Stephen Townsend
- Noah Jennings Tucker
- Daniyah Annette Turner
- Gage Hillman Turner
- Shannon Nicole Turner
- Zachary Alan Turner
- Drake Anthony Tyree
- Ian Matthew Vance
- Alaina Brooke Vaughn
- Diana Grace Miranda Vega
- Mason Cole Vickers
- Lindsay Taylor Vinson
- Robert Donald Vose *
- Sophia Ana Walter
- Porcelain Aleeya Ward
- Raeli Anne Ward
- Arun Bryce Watson
- Grace Isolete Gracio Watson
- Leslie Ernestine Weaden
- Claire Marie Weaver
- Casey Alexander Welch
- Emily Katherine Werkeiser *
- Thailan Jamar Westley
- Hunter Clint Whatley
- ChrisJen Raligha Wheeler
- Brittany Jean White
- Jon Brian Whiting Jr.
- Kireyanna Rachelle Whiting
- Tyler Austin Whitmire
- Cori Aaliyah Williams
- Daria Monét Williams
- Emma Catherine Williams *
- Le’Ondra Monet Williams
- Gregory Alexander Williamson *
- Jassamyn Lynn Wood
- Jarian Rashaad Woods
- Tykeria Deashia Woods
- JéLiyah Ariana Worsham
- Andrew Carson Wright
- Alexandra Nichole Yasurek
- Cheyenne Elaine Young
- Jaysea Hope Young
- Lena Samer Yousef
- Joseph Francois Zayszly IV
- Megan Ann Zimmerman *
Pictured top: Superintendent Malcolm Thomas; Valedictorian John Dixon; Salutatorian Aaron Harberson; Kara Killam student body president, Rachel Bethea, senior class president Photos courtesy Kevin Adams and Brad Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECSO: Suspect Shoved Deputy, Ran Out Of His Shoes During Cottage Hill Foot Chase
May 30, 2019
Deputies say a Cantonment man literally ran out of his shoes while being chased by deputies in Cottage Hill, and he is also accused of shoving a deputy.
Cody Brooks Holland, 22, was charged with felony battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and possession of drug paraphernalia.
An Escambia County deputy was on patrol on Williams Ditch Road when he observed two males sitting on top of a rock in front of the Cottage Hill Baptist Church. They told him they were just waiting for a ride. When the deputy ran a radio check on Holland, he was informed he had an outstanding failure to appear warrant.
When the deputy proceeded to handcuff Holland, he asked to hug his friend and proceeded to do so without waiting for answer, an arrest report states.
When the deputy attempted to handcuff him, he pushed his friend and deputy away, according to the report. The deputy gave chase as Holland ran eastbound on Williams Ditch Road.
After repeated warnings during the chase, the deputy fired his taser at Holland but missed. The deputy tripped and fell on the taser wires, suffering an abrasion to his elbow. He observed Holland run behind a home on Williams Ditch Road.
A perimeter was established, and an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit arrived to assist in the search. Holland literally ran out of his shoes, which were located on Williams Ditch Road, according to the ECSO.
When Holland was located, he claimed he did feel a taser probe behind his leg. Escambia Fire Rescue responded, but he refused medical treatment.
In a black bookbag that had allegedly been in Holland’s possession, deputies reported finding a broken glass pipe, three baggies of suspected spice and Holland’s identification.
Holland remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning.
International Paper To Host $65K Grant Application Info Meeting
May 30, 2019
International Paper Pensacola Mill will award $65,000 in foundation grants in 2019 and is hosting a free workshop to review the application process with interested nonprofit organizations and federal entities.
The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the mill’s Employee Development Center at 375 Muscogee Road in Cantonment. The meeting will focus on eligibility, criteria and restrictions. Reservations to attend the workshop are required as space is limited; however, attendance is not mandatory for eligibility.
The International Paper Foundation makes sustainable investments to address critical needs in the communities where employees live and work.
Signature Causes include:
- · Education – Programs focused on helping children succeed via a comprehensive approach to education. Priority is given to literacy programs from birth through 3rd grade.
- · Hunger – Programs dedicated to improving food security throughout our communities.
- · Health & Wellness – Programs that promote healthy living habits.
- · Disaster Relief – Programs that help communities prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
Funding also is available to address environmental initiatives (forests, water and air), employee involvement grants and other critical community needs.
Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or qualifying federal entity to apply for a grant. To be considered, organizations must have a program that addresses critical community needs and have measurable objectives to demonstrate impact. Details on grant eligibility, guidelines and restrictions are available at www.ipgiving.com. Applications will be accepted at www.ipgiving.com until Monday, July 15, 2019.
To reserve your seat at the workshop, contact Whitney Fike, communications manager, via email whitney.fike@ipaper.com or (850) 968-3076.
Pictured: Last year’s IP Giving award winners (above) and a pre-application workshop. File photos.
Century Splash Pad Reopens
May 30, 2019
The Century Splash Pad at Showalter Park has reopened, according to the town. It was closed for about a week due to electrical maintenance. NorthEscambia.com file photos.
The splash pad was scheduled to open this year the week of March 18 for spring break. The opening was delayed about a month, also due to electrical issues.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
$1.3 Billion Pennsylvania Casino Sale To Poarch Creek Indians Approved
May 30, 2019
The $1.3 billion Poarch Creek Indians’ purchase of a Pennsylvania casino has received regulatory approval.
PCI Gaming Authority d/b/a Wind Creek Hospitality (WCH) said Wednesday that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved a transaction under which WCH will acquire the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for a total enterprise value of $1.3 billion.The closing of the transaction comes after approximately 14 months of regulatory review and other customary closing conditions.
“We are pleased with the decision of PGCB and anticipate moving quickly to close the transaction. I look forward to welcoming all the Sands Bethlehem employees to the Wind Creek family,” said Wind Creek President/CEO Jay Dorris.
The Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, which will be integrated into the WCH portfolio as Wind Creek Bethlehem, represents Las Vegas-style resort located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, approximately 80 miles from New York City. Amenities include: a 282-room AAA Four Diamond hotel, a 183,000 square foot casino floor featuring 3,000 slots and electronic table games, 200 table games, numerous food and beverage outlets, a 150,000 square foot retail mall, and a multi-purpose event center.
“The purchase of the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is a valuable addition to the Tribe’s existing gaming portfolio. This investment will expand and complement our already extensive Wind Creek Hospitality brand’s offerings, and bring added economic growth to the Lehigh Valley.” WCH anticipates an immediate effort to expand the property to include construction of a 300-room hotel adjacent to the casino. WCH also plans to move forward with renovation of the existing No. 2 Machine Shop Bethlehem Steel site with ideas such as an adventure and water park that will include a 400 or so room hotel,” Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Chair and CEO Stephanie Bryan said.
Kids Have Blast With Moon Rocks At Molino Library; More Programs Planned
May 30, 2019
Nearly 130 kids and adults had a blast Wednesday during a moon rock program at the Molino Branch Library, and there are more chances to check out this out of the world program.
The real moon rocks and meteorite samples are on loan from NASA.
For a photo gallery, click here.
During Summer STEAM programs the library, the items will be on display, and there will be a program of activities to explore lunar science and cosmic impacts.
The remaining program schedule is as follows (North Escambia locations are bolded):
- Thursday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library
- Thursday, May 30, 2 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
- Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. – Genealogy Branch Library
- Friday, May 31, 2 p.m. - Century Branch Library
- Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m. – Tryon Branch Library
- Saturday, June 1, 2 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
- Tuesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
- Tuesday, June 4, 2 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Armed Robbery Of An Individual Under Investigation
May 29, 2019
Deputies responded to the armed robbery of an individual Tuesday night in Cantonment.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report about 7:45 p.m. in the area of West Roberts Road and Monica Lane, just east of Pine Forest Road. A black male armed with a knife reportedly robbed another male that was walking on the side of the road. There were no injuries reported.
The suspect was described as being 5′6″ and about 200 pounds with short black hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
The ECSO set up a perimeter and searched with K-9 units, but the suspect was not immediately located.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Scott Pushes Hurricane Preparedness At Escambia County Stop
May 29, 2019
Tuesday, Senator Rick Scott held hurricane preparedness press conference at Pensacola Hardware ahead of this weekend’s hurricane supply sales tax holiday and the first day of hurricane season on June 1.
Scott joined local officials and representatives from the Small Business Administration and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to share resources and tools available to Floridians ahead of storm season.
Local hurricane preparedness information can be found here.
The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 31 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. During the holiday, sales tax will not be collected on the following popular items (for a complete listing of these items and other information, click here):
- A portable self-powered light source selling for $20 or less.
- A portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or Weatherband radio selling for $50 or less.
- A tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $50 or less.
- A ground anchor system or tie-down kit selling for $50 or less.
- A gas or diesel fuel tank selling for $25 or less.
- A package of AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for $30 or less.
- A nonelectric food storage cooler selling for $30 or less.
- A portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage selling for $750 or less.
- Reusable ice selling for $10 or less.
Pictured: Senator Rick Scott talks hurricane preparedness during a stop Tuesday at Pensacola Hardware. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Smoker Grill Blamed For Structure Fire
May 29, 2019
A smoker grill is being blamed for a fire that destroyed a detached storage building Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to the a home at 9 1/2 Mile Road and Bowman Avenue about 1:20 p.m. to find flames and smoke showing from a wood frame shed that had already burned mostly to the ground.
An investigation by Escambia Fire Rescue determined the smoker grill had been placed to close to the 300 square foot structure, sparking the blaze.
The structure was a total loss, but a nearby home did not sustain any damage. There were no injuries.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Names May Students Of The Month
May 29, 2019
Bratt Elementary School has named their May Students of the Month. They are:
Pre-K
Ruth Bryan
Addison Godwin
Kindergarten
Tray Hartley
Weston Jones
Bella Coy
Chole Weaver
1st Grade
Houston Smith
Tikiya Sy;ria
Ivyonna Knight
Serenity Davis
Anniston Salter
2nd Grade
Mya McCants
Kendall Corey
Javan Thompson
Aubrey Flowers
3rd Grade
Parker Gainey
Jackson Sellers
Wyatt Mooney
Landon Allcock
Mackenzie Winchester
4th Grade
Savannah Lowry
Mikayla Ray
Presley Johnson
5th Grade
Gavin Laskley
Jeremy Thomas
Savannah Barrow
Kenslee Chavira
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.