Cantonment Man Charged With Battery, False Imprisonment Of Ex-Girlfriend
January 5, 2024
A Cantonment man is charged with the battery and false imprisonment of his ex-girlfriend.
Daniel Shawn Brown, 51, was charged with battery, larceny, kidnapping false imprisonment, hindering communications and violation of a domestic violence injunction.
Brown allegedly prevented his ex-girlfriend from leaving his room at the Home Stay Lodge on Davis Highway, punched her in the eye and took her phone, purse and keys.
After being prevented from leaving for an entire day, she was eventually able to “become violent” and run away from the motel and call for help, an arrest report states.
‘Keep the Wreath Green’ Ends with 13 Residential Fires In Escambia County
January 5, 2024
Escambia County recorded 13 residential structure fires in December, represented by 13 red bulbs at the conclusion of “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
“Keep the Wreath Green 2023 proved to be an improvement compared to totals from previous years,” said ECFR Fire Chief Adam Harrison. “However, there were still 13 occasions where Escambia County residents were displaced from their homes during the holiday season. Throughout 2024, Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to include fire safety in their New Year’s resolutions.”
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign wass a collaborative initiative with the city of Pensacola to promote fire safety during the month of December. During the month-long campaign, five-foot wreaths were on display at 21 county fire stations and five city fire stations, as well as Escambia County’s Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building downtown, the Escambia County Public Safety Building and Pensacola City Hall. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb was replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential homes.
Free smoke detectors are available from ECFR…call at 850-595-HERO (4376)
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Longtime Escambia 4-H Supporter, State Hall Of Fame Member Anne Peterson Passes Away
January 5, 2024
Anna Bell Peterson of Century, a longtime supporter of 4-H in Escambia County and state hall of fame member, passed away January 2 at the age of 83.
For over 40 years, Anne Peterson served as a volunteer for Escambia County 4-H. Anne began at an early age taking riding lessons in a barn led by a local 4-H horse club leader. That barn was where she began to adopt the knowledge and culture she would strive to emulate for the remainder of her 4-H volunteer career. Anne’s early years largely impacted her path in life, and ultimately led her to volunteer with 4-H.
Anne began volunteering with a club as a young adult, and from there pursued every opportunity to continue her service. From volunteering at county events to volunteering at sleep over camps like Camp Timpoochee during the summer, she took the opportunities she believed in most and supported them whole-heartedly. Anne served on multiple committees and boards at the local, district, and state levels with the goal of sharing her experiences and looking for ways to make the 4-H program stronger and better. From the horse program to the legislative program, Anne participated in the planning and execution of county, district and statewide events. Anne even volunteered on the Area North 4-H Horse Show Committee and State 4-H Horse Advisory Committees, even though she did not have any youth who compete in the events.
Anne invested years of volunteer service in 4-H, but she also shared with others her dedication and passion for 4-H and youth development, which continued to inspire the youth and families she worked with. Anne’s impact was felt in the projects she took on, but her ever-steady impact on the individuals she encountered, reached far beyond what is immediately observable. Anne never strayed far from her passion that was sparked in that barn, and as she continued to serve others, leaving her fingerprints on their lives as well as the 4-H program. Anne received multiple awards for her service over the years, some of which include the 2019 Florida 4-H Horse Program Elaine Keir Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Award, and an induction into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame.
Anne demonstrated an astounding longevity in her volunteer career.
A visitation for Anne Peterson will be held Monday, January 8, 2024, from 3- 4 p.m. at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, Florida, followed by a memorial service at 4 p.m.
Information courtesy UF/IFAS Extension.
Rosanna Newman Named Escambia Westgate Teacher Of The Year
January 5, 2024
Rosanna Newman has been named the Escambia Westgate School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NorthEscambia.com is welcoming 2024 honoring the Teachers of the Year from North Escambia schools over the next several days. Escambia County’s overall Teacher of the Year will be named in February.
Saturday Auburn University License Plate Event Expanded To Include Other Specialty License Plates
January 5, 2024
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, will host an event to issue specialty license plates benefiting local causes on Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Marcus Pointe office located at 6451 North W Street, Pensacola. Appointments are encouraged and may be made at EscambiaTaxCollector.com
The Auburn University license plate is the second license plate to be authorized in Florida for an out-of-state university. Universities must sell 3,000 pre-sale vouchers before a license plate may be manufactured and sold to the public. The University of Georgia became the first to achieve this goal last year. The University of Alabama is working to become the third but needs to sell an additional 780 pre-sale vouchers before the license plate may be issued and made available.
In addition to the Auburn University license plates, attendees may purchase a voucher for the University of Alabama license plate, a University of Georgia license plate, a University of West Florida license plate, or a Blue Angels license plate. The proceeds from these plates benefit local schools or organizations.
Appointments can be made at https://www.jotform.com/build/233536730009048 or by visiting EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
New Executive Director Of The Escambia Children’s Trust Asks For A Pay Increase
January 4, 2024
The new executive director of the Escambia County Children’s Trust is getting a raise before her first day on the job.
Lindsey Cannon asked that her salary be increased by $5,000 to $125,0000 a year plus benefits.
Cannon and Walker Wilson were named the two finalists for the position. Cannon is currently the executive director for the Children’s Home Society of Florida for the western and Emerald Coast region. Wilson is the executive director of the Pensacola Downtown Improvement Board.
The taxpayer-funded salary was advertised at $120,000 a year plus benefits.
The ECT board is set to vote on the raise at their next meeting on January 10.
The first executive director of the taxpayer funded ECT, Tammy Greer, resigned unexpectedly back in August.
Christy Mills Is Tate High School’s Teacher Of The Year
January 4, 2024
Christy Mills has been named the Tate High School Teacher of the Year.
Mills is currently the senior class counselor as well as the guidance department chair.
“Mrs. Mills is a proud graduate of Tate High School and began her teaching career at Tate in 2005. We are extremely proud to have Mrs. Mills represent Tate High School as our Teacher of the Year. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to our students, parents, faculty and staff,” the school said.
NorthEscambia.com is welcoming 2024 honoring the Teachers of the Year from North Escambia schools over the next several days. Escambia County’s overall Teacher of the Year will be named in February.
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Clear And Cold Tonight; Rain Moves In Friday Afternoon
January 4, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Temperature rising to around 62 by 2am. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers, mainly after noon. High near 63. Windy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. Windy, with an east wind around 25 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
So When Do The Kids Go Back To School?
January 4, 2024
We’ve had lots of parents asking when Christmas break ends, so here goes…
Escambia County Public School students will return to class on Monday, January 8.
They will have their next day out of school on Monday, January 15, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Fourth Candidate Prefiles For Escambia School Board District 5
January 4, 2024
A fourth person has prefiled for the District 5 seat on the Escambia County School Board.
Thomas C. Harrell prefiled Wednesday with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Jim “Andy” Taylor , Joshua Matthew Luther, and Scott Taylor previously prefiled.
The Escambia County School Board is a nonpartisan office on the 2024 ballot.