Local FFA Members Shine At FFA Sub District Contests
December 16, 2023
Local FFA students recently competed in the FFA Sub District Contest. Results were as follows:
High School:
Extemporaneous Public Speaking:
1st – Tyler Riggs (Northview High School)
2nd – Gabriel Flores (West Florida HS)
3rd – Marianne Gunter (Central High School)
Prepared Public Speaking:
1st – Bella Trivison (West Florida High School)
2nd – Isabelle Jenkins (Florida Virtual)
3rd – Jackson Bridges (Northview High School)
Parliamentary Procedure:
1st – Northview High School
2nd – Milton High School
3rd – West Florida High School
Safe Tractor Operations:
1st – Hunter Hall (Central High School)
2nd – Jayden Franklin (Northview High School)
7-9th Grade Creed Speaking:
1st – Grace Walters (Jay Middle School)
2nd – Emily Fickett (Beulah Middle School)
3rd – Grace Oliver (Northview High School)
Middle School:
Opening and Closing Ceremonies:
1st – Jay Middle School
2nd – Beulah Middle School
3rd – Ernest Ward MS
Extemporaneous Public Speaking:
1st – Estella Perea (Beulah Academy)
2nd – Alesia Steele (Beulah Middle School)
Prepared Public Speaking:
1st – Caleb Pitts (Beulah Middle School)
2nd – Luke Graham (Beulah Academy)
Parliamentary Procedure:
- 1st – Beulah Mi ademy MS
The FFA Members participated in a stocking stuffing community service activity during their lunches. Before award announcements the students voted on the Sub-district officers for the coming year:
- Chair: Isabelle Jenkins (Florida Virtual)
- Co-Chair: Gabriel Flores (West Florida)
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Three More Red Bulbs Placed on County Wreath, Total Now at 6
December 16, 2023
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed three more red bulbs on the wreath in 2023 following Wednesday’s multi-residential structure fire and a Thursday residential structure fire.
At 3:33 p.m. on Wednesday, ECFR responded to a multi-residential structure fire at the 2200 block of Gloria Circle. Upon arrival, flames were seen from the second-floor balcony of the two-story apartment complex. Due to the significance of the fire, additional units were called, including mutual aid assistance from Pensacola’sand Santa Rosa. With the additional units and rapid water application, the situation was controlled by 3:54 p.m. Due to the fire damage to the top floor unit and the water damage to the bottom unit, two families were displaced. ECFR conducted the investigation and determined the fire was caused by discarded smoking materials. Minor injuries were sustained to two individuals during the fire, but all refused transportation to the hospital. The American Red Cross assisted those displaced by the fire.
At 12:08 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, ECFR units responded to a residential structure fire at the 3800 block of West Lloyd Street. A working bedroom fire was seen upon arrival. ECFR immediately went to work, bringing the situation under control by 12:30 a.m. with rapid water application. Damages were limited to the bedroom, but the occupants will be displaced while repairs occur. The American Red Cross assisted those displaced. There were no injuries or fatalities. ECFR determined the cause of the fire was due to an electric heater in one of the bedrooms.
The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is 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 are 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 will be replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in a residential home.
Free Dog And Cat Adoptions At The Escambia Animal Shelter Through Sunday
December 16, 2023
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters- Holiday Hope” event through Sunday, December 17.
During this time, adoptions for all cats and dogs 1 year or older will be free. Puppies will be available for $50 and kittens will be available for $25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. View all adoptable pets at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center on 24petconnect.com.
“We are excited to partner with Bissell Pet Foundation for their ‘Holiday Hope’ adoption event,” said John Robinson, Director for the Department of Animal Welfare. “We have around 100 animals that would love to have a new family to celebrate this holiday season. We hope you will come to the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, now open seven days a week, through Dec. 17, to help make these amazing dogs’ and cats’ holiday wishes come true.”
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition, the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is also open on Sundays until Dec. 17 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Man Charged After Drug Raid Just Off Busy Esacambia County Intersection
December 16, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit, with the assistance of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, executed a search warrant just off a busy Escambia County intersection on Friday.
The warrant was served in the 5900 block of Walton Street, just off the Airport Boulevard and Davis Highway intersection.
During the search, they located the items pictured (the items were labeled by the ECSO). Rickey Shawn Hall, 27, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, and/or deliver and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
He wwas booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $7,500.
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Santa Visits During Christmas Event At Carver Park
December 16, 2023
The Cantonment Improvement Committee recently held a Christmas in the Park event at Carver Park with a special visit from Santa Claus. Photos for NorhtEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Becoming Likely By Saturday Evening
December 16, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast
Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Pensacola Airport Expanding Parking For The Holidays
December 16, 2023
Pensacola International Airport will convert the employee parking lot north of the terminal building to public parking Saturday, Dec. 16, adding 187 additional spaces for customer parking.
The purpose of this adjustment is to accommodate heightened demand during the holiday season, providing visitors with increased convenience and accessibility. The Special Holiday Parking Lot will be priced at a flat rate of $40, and vehicles must be removed by Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. The lot will then be modified and converted to a standard surface lot and subject to an hourly/daily rate.
In addition to the Special Holiday Parking Lot, 226 spaces will be added to Economy Lot 1 on a temporary basis which will bring the total of new spaces to 413 in the next two weeks — and total public parking to 3,847.
“We remain dedicated to providing a Fly Easy experience for all travelers and appreciate the community’s support as we navigate the challenges of growth and ultimate expansion of our facilities,” Airport Director Matt Coughlin said.
Pensacola International Airport and the City of Pensacola appreciate the community’s understanding through the holiday season and during this period of rapid growth.
Molino Man Charged With Residential Burglary
December 15, 2023
A Molino man has been charged with a residential burglary.
Kenneth Shane Mason, 33, was charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property and providing false ownership to a secondhand dealer.
Mason allegedly burglarized a residence on Muscogee Road, taking baseball cards worth $5,000, jewelry items $1,600 worth of collectable coins, a laptop, cell phones and cash. Several of the items were sold or pawned, according to an arrest report.
Mason was developed as a suspect because he lives in a camper on the victim’s property, the report states.
Mason was booked into the Escambia County Jail where he remained with bond set at $25,000.
Check Your Tickets: No One Has Claimed $104K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold In Davisville
December 15, 2023
So far, no one has claimed over $100,000 for a winning November 26 Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Davisville.
The ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop next to the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 was the only winning ticket in a Sunday evening drawing and is worth $104,191.62.
The Sunday evening winning numbers were 4-7-16-25-34.
As of last night, the prize had not been claimed.
Florida Lottery Draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the applicable draw date. Once the applicable time period has elapsed, the ticket will expire.
Registration Opens Today For Court Clinic To Assist Participants In Restoring Driving Privileges
December 15, 2023
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver License Clinic on Friday, March 15, 2024, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or canceled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building located at 190 Governmental Center in Pensacola.
Registration will begin on December 15, 2023, at 9 a.m., and is open to the first 150 registered participants. To register, go to https://escambiacountydriverlicenseclinic2024.eventbrite.com.
Registered participants should closely monitor the email address provided at registration, as email will be the primary form of communication between participants and the clinic staff. Additional information may also be requested by email. Failure to provide requested information may result in cancelled registration.
Individuals who registered for previous clinics and failed to appear will be automatically placed on the waiting list until all eligible participants have had an opportunity to register. The waiting list does not transfer to future clinics; therefore, participants will be required to re-register in order to participate in the future. Walk-ins will not be able to participate.
Staff from the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office, Florida Department of Revenue, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the State Attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender, along with judges and court staff, will work together to assist registrants and provide individualized information relevant to each participant’s personal circumstances. The goal of the clinic is to provide “one-stop shopping” for citizens to interact with the appropriate state agencies and/or the court so they can determine how to regain their driving privileges. The clinic will not be able to assist individuals with licenses revoked, suspended, or cancelled due to out-of-state matters. Additionally, the clinic will not waive outstanding financial obligations or address pending criminal charges or charges for which an individual is currently on probation.
Driver licenses may be suspended for a variety of reasons, including failure to pay traffic tickets or child support, accumulation of too many points on one’s driving record, or designation as a habitual traffic offender. Licenses may also be revoked as a consequence of entering a plea to certain crimes, such as driving under the influence or certain drug-related offenses.