Photos: Opening Day For Century Little League
March 31, 2019
Saturday was opening day for the Century Little League. The teams were introduced before an ceremonial opening pitch at the first games of the season at Showalter Park.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Armed Home Invasion Robbery
March 31, 2019
An Escambia County man is headed to prison for an armed home invasion robbery.
Philip Joseph Wood was sentenced to 15 years state prison by the Honorable Judge Jan Shackelford. Ten years of that sentence is a mandatory minimum that must be served day for day. On January 10, 2019, Wood pleaded straight up to the court to home invasion robbery with a firearm, two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and five counts of grand theft of a firearm.
The charges arose from an incident on October 11, 2017, where Wood, armed with a firearm, and two co-defendants entered the home of the victims and robbed the victims. Wood and his co-defendants stole five firearms from inside the residence. While inside the residence, the victims were threatened by Wood with the firearm.
Today Is Deadline To Pay Escambia County Property, Tangible Taxes
March 31, 2019
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford is reminding local residents that 2018 unpaid real estate and tangible property taxes become delinquent April 1. Penalties of three percent for real estate taxes and one and one-half percent for tangible taxes will be assessed. To avoid the penalty, payment must be made by March 31.
Payment options include:
- online by midnight CDT, March 31, at EscambiaTaxCollector.com;
- mailed with a March postmark;
- left by midnight CDT, March 31 in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations; or
- by phone at (850) 438-6500, ext. 3252 by close of business March 29.
Since the deadline falls during the weekend, when all offices are closed, customers can make their payment in person without penalty on current 2018 taxes at any tax collector office on Monday, April 1.
Taxpayers are encouraged to visit the tax collector’s virtual office at EscambiaTaxCollector.com to pay online 24 hours a day. Online services allow customers to pay their taxes, search records, print receipts, renew vehicle and vessel registrations and many other services. Customers who decide to visit one of four offices can join the line online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com and manage their time their way. Citizens select an office location and type of service, receive a message with approximate service time and then continue their regular activities until the service time approaches.
Customers can visit the payment center at EscambiaTaxCollector.com to check the status of property taxes, pay online or print a receipt. Taxpayers are encouraged to contact the tax collector’s office by email ectc@EscambiaTaxCollector.com or by phone with any questions.
Pictured: The Escambia County Tax Collector office in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Two Local Men Killed In Baldwin County Wreck; Three Others Injured
March 30, 2019
Two local men were killed and three people were injured in a wreck Saturday in Baldwin County.
Alabama State Troopers said Steve A. Leonard, age 57 of Atmore was driving south on Baldwin County 87 near Cowpen Creek Road when his 2009 Dodge Ram collided head-on with a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. He was transported to University Hospital in Mobile where he succumbed to his injuries. A passenger in his vehicle, Michael Wayne Leonard, age 54 of Century, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Blaine Gregg, 37, of Elberta, was injured and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola following the 8 a.m. crash. Two children, one from each vehicle, were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital. All of the injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Alabama troopers are continuing to investigate.
Judge Denies Bond Reduction For Man Accused Of Killing Siblings In Collision
March 30, 2019
A judge says the man accused of killing two siblings in a driving under the influence crash will stay behind bars if he can’t afford a $1 million bond.
Hunter Black is accused of killing 15-year-old Sean Banks and 22-year-old Antoinette McCoy in January in an early morning crash on Kingsfield Road. He is currently facing two counts of vehicular manslaughter and two counts of DUI manslaughter.
In a court filing , Black’s attorney says he lacks the financial means to post the bond. The attorney also said Black lives in Cantonment “with his family and has resided in the area for his entire life,”. But a judge has now denied that motion.
A Florida Department of Law Enforcement report showed there was no alcohol found in Black’s system, but it was positive for Xanax and chemicals that can be linked to THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
Northview Gets Another District Win Over Jay (With Gallery)
March 30, 2019
The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals 3-2 in a district matchup Friday night in Bratt.
Seth Killam earned the win, giving up two runs on four hits, walking one and striking out 10 in seven innings.
Josh Majors took the loss for Jay, going for four innings while allowing six hits, three runs and striking out four. Miller tossed two innings in relief.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Nick Venable led the Chiefs at the plate going 2-2 with a run. Also for Northview: Billy Rolin R; Killam 1-2, R; Jackson Moore 1-3, RBI; Adam Aliff 1-2; Jacob Bryant 1-3, RBI. Venable stole three bases for the Northview, while Killam took two and Aliff and Bryant stole one each.
Senior Trevor Flowers homered for Jay, and senior Dutch Burkhead had a triple.
The Chiefs were coming off a 5-0 shutout of Jay Thursday night in Jay and are now 4-0 in the disrict. Northview will host Flomaton Monday night, and Jay will be at Washington High in Pensacola.
Tate Beats Washington In District Game; Honors ‘98 Championship Team
March 30, 2019
Tate 11, Washington 5
The Tate Aggies picked up another district win Friday night, 11-5 over Washington.
Cole Fryman earned the win for Tate in three innings, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out two. Four other pitchers — Ethan George, Brantley Culbertson, Jace Dunsford and Easton Sidner all record outs on the way to the Tate win.
Mason Land and Hunter McLean led Tate at the plate with three hits each.
Tate was coming off a 17-1 blowout win over Washington on Thursday.
The Aggies are 10-1-1 on the season. Next week, they will play Denmark, GA, on Tuesday and Tallahassee Lincoln on Friday.
Before Friday night’s game, Tate honored their 1998 state championship team. The pitching staff was led by Frankie McGill who won the 1998 Gatorade player of the year for Florida, and Brad Sollon went on to
pitch in the majors for Cincinnati. The team went 32-3 with 322 runs, 38 home runs, a .380 team batting average, a .516 on-base percentage, 83 stolen bases and a 1.83 team ERA.
Tate 15, Washington 3 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies beat Washington 15-3 Friday afternoon.
Sexual Assault Suspect Behind Bars
March 30, 2019
An Escambia County man is accused of attempted sexual assault is behind bars.
The assault happened March 26 in the area of Beverly Parkway and W Street. He was last seen leaving the area on an orange bicycle, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Ivyuan Beasley was taken into custody Friday in connection with the incident. He’s being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $430,000 attempted sexual battery assault, kidnapping, battery, and indecent exposure.
Jim Allen Elementary Names March Students Of The Month
March 30, 2019
Jim Allen Elementary School has named their March Students of the Month. They are Tristian Jones and Alivia McGlothlin. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Weightlifting Competes At Regionals; Kite Takes First And Advances To State
March 30, 2019
The Northview Chiefs boys weightlifting team competed that the Region 1-1A weightlifting meet Friday at Baker High School0
Individually, junior Trent Kite won the 129-pound region championship and earned an automatic bid to the FHSAA state championship weightlifting meet. Kite totaled 400 pounds on his two lifts and beat the second place lifter by 30 pounds overall. This is the second consecutive Region 1-1A Championship for Kite.
Also placing for the Chiefs were:
154-pound weight class: Jarius Moorer, 5th
169-pound weight class: Daniel Merit, 4th
183-pound weight class: Aunterio Minor, 6th
219-pound weight class: Jacob Hawkins, 5th; Lance McLaughlin 6th
As a team, the Chiefs placed fifth among the 16 total schools, falling to Panama City Arnold, Wewahitchka, Panama City Mosley and Baker, respectively.
The state championship will be held on Saturday, April 13 in Panama City.
