Deadline Is Friday For Discount On Real Estate, Tangible Property Taxes
November 29, 2018
A 4 percent discount on payment of real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Friday, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford.
To receive the 4 percent discount, payments must be:
- mailed with a November postmark;
- left by midnight, November 30, in a 24-hour drop box available at all locations; or
- made online by midnight, November 30, at EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
Taxpayers are encouraged to visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com to pay online 24 hours a day to pay their taxes, search records, print receipts, renew vehicle and vessel registrations and many other services. Customers who decide to visit one 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.
To check the status of your taxes, pay online or print a receipt, visit the payment center at EscambiaTaxCollector.com. Taxpayers are encouraged to contact the tax collector’s office by email ectc@EscambiaTaxCollector.com or by phone with any questions.
Lawmakers Wants To Make It Harder To Pass Constitutional Amendments
November 29, 2018
After an election in which voters approved 11 constitutional amendments, a Republican House member Wednesday filed a proposal aimed at making it harder to pass future ballot measures.
The proposal, filed by Rep. Rick Roth, R-Loxahatchee, would require support from two-thirds of voters for passage of constitutional amendments. That would be up from the current 60 percent threshold.
Roth’s proposal is filed for consideration during the 2019 legislative session, which starts in March. It is a proposed constitutional amendment because the 60 percent threshold was put into the Florida Constitution in 2006. If approved by lawmakers, Roth’s proposal would go on the 2020 ballot.
Voters this year approved 11 of 12 proposed constitutional amendments. Seven of the measures were placed on the ballot by the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, three were placed on the ballot by the Legislature, and two went on the ballot after petition drives. The only proposal that failed would have increased the homestead property-tax exemption.
by The News Service of Florida
Ransom Middle Chorus Holding Winter Market And Rummage Sale Saturday
November 29, 2018
The Ransom Middle School Chorus will hold their First Annual Winter Market and Rummage Sale Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
There will be homemade items, crafts, independent distributors, rummage sale items and more — with gift wrapping available. There will be a doughnut sale in the morning and pizza for sale for lunch.
Santa Claus will be available for pictures from noon until 2:30 p.m.
Vendors spaces are $25 with vendors keeping all their profits. The vendor fees will benefit the chorus program. For more information, call (850) 512-7152.
Ransom Middle School is located at 1000 West Kingsfield Road.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Honor Roll
November 28, 2018
Byrneville Elementary School named the following students to their honor roll for the first nine weeks of the school year:
Mrs.Barberree-Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
- Bailey Brunson
- Ava Conrad
- Luke Craft
- Gracie Levins
- Kaison Lewis
- Cohen Linton
- MaryStephen Moody
- Paisley Rogers
- Jaxon Wilson
- Xander Wise
Mrs. Seales-Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
- Ivyonna Adkins
- Zaylee Baker
- Easton Burris
- Gavin Malarik
- Le’Marion Mixon
- Cory Shaw
- Deuce Simmon
- Wy’Naejah Thomas
Mrs. Slade-Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
- Bionca Buckhault
- Charley Cooley
- Lynlee Hetrick
- Amari Lett
- Kinsley McKinnon
- Caroline McLellan
- Hudson Moody
- Callum Waters
Ms. Godwin-1st Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Sawyer Odom
- Bentley Sanders
- Nevaeh Tidd
- Caesar Whorff
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Rilee Campbell
- Jayden Carter
- Maggy Dunsford
- Lainey Dunford
- Eli Evans
- Emily Jones
Mrs. Hall-1st Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Madelyn Faulk
- Brandon Lambeth
- Hailey Levins
- Kyle Lowery
- Douglas Maxwell
- Cam’Ron Reed
- Jakiy’rah Thomas
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Trusten Brown
- Russell LeMesurier
- Brian Madison
- Keaten Odom
- Natalia White
Mrs. Linton-2nd Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Allison Grant
- Bryce Yoder
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Natalie Rogers
- Ember Claire Waters
Mrs. Moorhead-2nd Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Anastacia Cooley
- Bryce Miller
- Kaden Smith
- Olivia Levins
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Ty Jackson
Mrs. Dunsford-3rd Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Briley Beers
- Emma Godwin
- Olivia Thomas
- Zane Weaver
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Madelyn Calloway
- Meeyah Lassitter
- Katelyn Levins
- Nicholas Long
- Warner Maxwell
- Olina Miles
- Audrina Wood
Mrs. Weaver-3rd Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Sydney Little
- Lola Weldon
- “A/B” Honor Roll :
- Jaxon Anderson
- Zaiden Baker
- Blaine Buckhalt
- Lyla Calloway
- Sierra Carnley
- Brysen Findley
- Elizabeth Gilley
- Mason McKinnon
- Darien Smith
- Cecelia Whorff
Mrs. Marshman-4th Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Allison Yoder
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Taylor Curtis
- Kayden Harwell
- Gabrielle Hawsey
- Cannon Whorff
Mrs. Thornton-4th Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Lexi Bingham
- Michael Brazwell
- Jase Portwood
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Caleb Levins
- Isaiah Phifer
Mrs. Johnston-5th Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- Elizabeth Coleman
- Mary-Clayton Dawson
- Luke Godwin
- Savannah Hudson
- Makenzie Levins
- Andy Plant
- Christian Velazquez
A/B” Honor Roll
- Emily Carter
- Wyatt Pawless
- Malia Smith
Mr. Williams-5th Grade
“A” Honor Roll
- London Brooks
- Ryder Lee
- Michael McGhee
- Braxton Wagner
“A/B” Honor Roll
- Cameron Bourgeois
- Tyler Carach
- Hanah Lambeth
- Allie Odom
- Evelyn Smith
Grover Robinson Sworn In As Pensacola’s New Mayor
November 28, 2018
Former Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson was sworn in as Pensacola mayor Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, the Pensacola City Council elected Andy Terhaar as council president and P.C. Wu as council vice president.
Councilmembers Ann Hill, Jared Moore and Sherri Myers also took the oath of office (below). They were joined by their family members and friends.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
House Fire In Century Investigated As Arson
November 28, 2018
A Tuesday fire at a home in Century is under investigation as a possible arson.
The fire in the 300 block of East Pond Street was reported about 2 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find a mattress burning in the master bedroom of the home. The fire was quickly extinguished.
Witnesses said a man they identified as the resident of the home walked away after the fire started.
The home suffered smoke and water damage. It also had obvious damage that reportedly occurred well before the fire…including multiple broken windows and other indoor damage.
The fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department and Escambia County EMS responded to the blaze.
The home was constructed to replace a home heavily damaged in a February 2016 tornado.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore YMCA Will Close Permanently On Friday
November 28, 2018
The Atmore YMCA will permanently cease operations and close Friday afternoon at 5 p.m.
The Atmore YMCA has served Atmore and surrounding areas since June 1995, but fundraising and membership efforts were not enough to keep the facility open. Two full time and nine part-time employees are losing their jobs.
The facility announced a closure in 2014, but an influx of community funding kept the doors open. At last count the Y had over 600 members.
The YMCA will hold an “estate sale” on December 8 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and December 9 from noon until 4 p.m. to sell assets. Funds will be used to pay outstanding debts.
Pictured top: The Atmore Area YMCA building. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Donates $500 To Ernest Ward Middle
November 28, 2018
The Barrineau Park Historical Society has donated $500 to Ernest Ward Middle School.
Ernest Ward agriculture teacher Cynthia Wilson submitted a grant application to supplement expenses for animal care.
There are 160 students in the ag program at Ernest Ward. The Barrineau Park Historical Society is a Partner in Education with Ernest Ward Middle.
Pictured: (L-R) Ernest Ward Principal Nancy Perry, Barrinueal Park Historical Society President Craig Exner, ag teach Cynthia Wilson and BPHS member Bonnie Exner. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Gets 15 Years For Drug Trafficking
November 28, 2018
An Escambia County man has been sentenced on drug trafficking charges.
Judge Scott Duncan sentenced Martavion Jones, Sr. to 15 years state prison for trafficking in heroin and cocaine and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
The 15 years will be served day for day as a minimum mandatory sentence. Jones was also fined $150,000.
Jones had an active warrant for his arrest when, on November 7, 2016, Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies observed him enter a residence located in 2400 block of North E Street. Deputies obtained a search warrant and located a large quantity of narcotics, including heroin and cocaine, and six firearms in the residence.
Jones had multiple prior felony convictions.
Two Seriously Injured In Santa Rosa County Wreck
November 28, 2018
Two people were seriously injured in wreck Tuesday morning in Santa Rosa County.
Douglas Kelley, age 71 of Pace, pulled his Ford F250 out of a private drive and into the path of a Ford Ranger that was traveling east on Willard Norris Road. His vehicle was hit by a Ford Ranger driven by 20-year old Cody Bundy of Jay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.
Kelley was transported to the Santa Rosa Medical Center, and Bundy was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
Kelley was cited with failure to yield right of way.