Tate Cheerleaders Win Regional Championship, Jay Takes Runner-up; Both Advance To State Finals
January 27, 2024
The Tate High School Cheerleaders won the Region 1 Championship and will advance to the state finals on Saturday, February 3 in Lakeland.
Tate took first place in the FHSAA Region 1 Small Varsity division at Port St. Joe High School.
The Jay Royals cheerleaders were named the Region 1 Runner-Ups and will also advance straight to the FHSAA State Finals in Lakeland.
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Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth Over $120,000 Sold In Molino
January 26, 2024
Someone is over $120,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Molino.
The ticket sold at the Molino First Stop on Highway 95A at Molino Road was the only winning ticket in the Thursday evening drawing and is worth $122,318.87
The Thusday evening winning numbers were 1-17-23-26-36
DeSantis Appoints Commissioner Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
January 26, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed county commissioner Robert Bender as Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Bender, of Pensacola, is an Escambia County Commissioner, representing District 4. Active in his community, he is a current member of the Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors, the Gulf Consortium Board of Directors, and is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Institute for County Government. Bender earned his bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College and his master’s degree in business administration from Emory University.
Former Escambia County Supervisor Of Elections David Stafford stepped down effective January 15 after 19 years in office to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency as an Election Security Advisor
Stafford asked DeSantis to consider appointing his Chief Deputy Supervisor Sonya Daniels to fill the final year of his term.
Rep. Matt Gaetz Announces 2024 Service Academy Nominations
January 26, 2024
Thursday evening, .S. Congressman Matt Gaetz (FL-01) announced his 2024 Service Academy Nominations for Florida’s First Congressional District at Navarre High School, including students from Northview and Tate High schools.
During the event, Rep. Gaetz nominated the following students to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy:
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
- Jesse Burks, Great Mills High School (MD)
- Megan Corcoran, Florida Virtual High School
- Reeve Dwyer, Fort Walton Beach High School
- James Ervin, St. Mary’s Ryken High School (MD)
- Bailey Gable, Choctawhatchee High School
- Benjamin Johnson, Navarre High School
- Jacob Lawrence, West Florida High School
- Benedict Josef Maranon, AFNORTH International School (Netherlands)
- Edward O’Brien, Tate High School
- Alexis Parker, Pace High School
UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
- Akadian Campbell, Baker High School
- Jhonatan Cardenas, Niceville High School
- Darrell Dunham, Trinitas Christian Academy
- Katelynn Johnson, Navarre High School
- Elizabeth Killman, Niceville High School
- Gabriel Mallard, Vilseck High School (Germany)
- Tanushri Maskar, Northview High School (GA)
- James Olman, Snowshine Homeschool
- Roman Romero, Zama High School (Japan)
- Clayton Root, Perdido Key Home Academy
- Wyatt Scruggs, Northview High School (FL)
- Zachary Simon, Pace High School
- Ryan Stevenson, Stuttgart High School (Germany)
- Griffin Woodley, Niceville High School
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY
- Jackson Arthaud, Ramstein High School (Germany)
- Lauren Bage, Choctawhatchee High School
- Emory Carroll, Pace High School
- Rafael Garcia, Gulf Breeze High School
- Matthew Jackson, Niceville High School
- Davin McArty, Crestview High School
- Rayne Mendez, Niceville High School
- Nathaniel Nocher, Crestview High School
- Alexander Porter, Fort Walton Beach High School
- Noah Scopac, Niceville High School
- Sarah Stillman, Gulf Breeze High School
- Carter Tobik, Fort Walton Beach High School
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
- Van Carter, Niceville High School
- Kain Doebele, Crestview High School
- Austin Klidy, Choctawhatchee High School
- Jesse Lee, Navarre High School
- Michael Mancuso, Gulf Breeze High School
- Brenner Mavity, Navarre High School
- Samantha McCraney, Niceville High School
- Andrew Nettles, Gulf Breeze High School
- Anna Roth, Stuttgart High School (Germany)
- Gennaro Smith, Navarre High School
Alabama Executes Inmate With New Nitrogen Gas Method At Atmore Prison
January 26, 2024
Kenneth Eugene Smith was the nation’s first execution by nitrogen hypoxia Thursday night at Holman Prison in Atmore.
Smith was sentenced to death for the 1988 capital murder of Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett in Colbert County.
Smith’s last words, according to media witnesses, included: “Tonight Alabama causes humanity to take a step backwards…. Thank you for supporting me. Love all of you.” Whne the nitrogen as began to flow, Smith smiled and nodded toward his family and signed “I love you.”
According to al.com, “Witnesses saw Smith struggle as the gas began flowing into the mask that covered his entire face. He began writhing and thrashing for approximately two to four minutes, followed by around five minutes of heavy breathing.
His official time of death was 8:25 p.m.
“On March 18, 1988, 45-year-old Elizabeth Sennett’s life was brutally taken from her by Kenneth Eugene Smith. After more than 30 years and attempt after attempt to game the system, Mr. Smith has answered for his horrendous crimes,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said.
““The execution was lawfully carried out by nitrogen hypoxia, the method previously requested by Mr. Smith as an alternative to lethal injection. At long last, Mr. Smith got what he asked for, and this case can finally be put to rest.
“I pray that Elizabeth Sennett’s family can receive closure after all these years dealing with that great loss.”
Rain Likely Friday Night Into Saturday Morning
January 26, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 70. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Pensacola Fitness Shooting Suspect Gets Life In Prison For Murder
January 26, 2024
An Escambia County man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for a May 2022 murder of murder of Carla Williams inside Pensacola Fitness on 9th Avenue
Kennon Farrow pleaded guilty in December and received a mandatory life sentence on a first degree premeditated murder charge. He also pleaded guilty to violation of an injunction against domestic violence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Farrow entered the plea two days after Judge John Simon ruled he was competent to stand trial for the murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Williams, 48, was an associate professor and former basketball player at Pensacola State College.
Photos: Local Officials Read To Lipscomb Elementary Students
January 26, 2024
First responders, elected officials, school district personnel and community partners read to students to help Lipscomb Elementary School celebrate Literacy Week Thursday morning.
Deputy Superintendent Shenna Payne, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, Pensacola Police Chief Eric Randall, Commissioner Steven Barry and several others dazzled and entertained students with lively readings of children’s classics.
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ECSO: Escambia Felon Shot Dog After It Bit His Lip
January 26, 2024
An Escambia County man is accused of shooting his dog after it bit his lip.
Nathaniel Bradley, 36, was charged with animal cruelty, using a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
A witness told deputies that he was in his room with Bradley’s dog when Bradley walked in, appearing to be intoxicated.
Bradley started “to get in the dog’s face” before the man warned him the dog would bite him, according to an arrest report. The dog then bit Bradley on the lip.
Bradley then exited the room threatening the dog that was following him, the report continues.
Deputes found the dog with a gunshot wound to the left leg in a kennel on the front porch. The gun was located in Bradley’s room. Deputies noted in the report that Bradley appeared “extremely intoxicated.”
The dog was transported by Escambia County Animal Control for treatment.
Century Correctonal Inmate Assaulted Officer, FDC Says
January 26, 2024
A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted a correctional officer recently, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Inmate Tiyari Hogan assaulted a correctional officer by pushing the officer, and the incident was captured on camera, according to FDC.
Cotney was serving a five-year sentence on drug charges out of Walton County.