One Injured In Cantonment Rollover Wreck
May 26, 2018
One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover early Saturday morning in Cantonment.
The driver lost control an flipped their vehicle off the roadway about 2:55 a.m. on County Road 97 and Britt Road. One person was transported to the hospital by Escambia County EMS with non-life threatening injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Driver Injured In Collision With Utility Pole
May 26, 2018
One person was injured in a collision with a utility pole in Cantonment early Saturday morning.
The accident was about about 3:45 a.m. on South Highway 95A near Archer Road. The driver’s injuries were not life-threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Scott Declares State Of Emergency In Florida Due To Alberto
May 26, 2018
Today, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties as the state continues to monitor and prepare for Subtropical Storm Alberto. By declaring this state of emergency, Governor Scott is ensuring that state and local government has ample time, resources and flexibility to get prepared for this storm.
Governor Scott said, “As we continue to monitor Subtropical Storm Alberto’s northward path toward Florida, it is critically important that all Florida counties have every available resource to keep families safe and prepare for the torrential rain and severe flooding this storm will bring. Today, I have declared a state of emergency in all 67 Florida counties to make sure that our state and local governments are able to coordinate with federal partners to get the resources they need. Yesterday, I directed the State Emergency Operations Center activate to Level 2 and I will continue to be in constant communication with state and local emergency management officials as this storm approaches Florida.
“If any Florida family doesn’t have an emergency preparedness plan, now is the time to act. Remember, the track of these storms can change without notice. Do not think that only areas in the cone will be impacted – everyone in our state must be prepared. I encourage every Floridian to visit FloridaDisaster.org and get your plan before this storm hits so you can keep your family safe. We will continue to provide updates to Florida’s residents and visitors and do everything to prepare for and respond to this storm.”
Scott said the Florida National Guard has 5,500 members available for deployment if needed, and state agencies are actively monitoring Alberto and standing by to respond as needed.
Free Beans And Rice Saturday
May 25, 2018
Rain or shine, St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will be distributing free dried beans and rice at the church on Saturday, May 26 from 9 to 11 a.m.. Anyone who needs them can pick up rice and beans as long as supplies last. St. Monica’s is located at 699 S. Hwy 95-A in Cantonment.
Vehicle Overturns In Walmart Parking Lot After Driver Hits Fire Hydrant
May 25, 2018
Two people were injured when a driver flipped a vehicle in the parking lot of the Ensley Walmart Friday afternoon.
The driver hit a fire hydrant in the parking lot just before 2 p.m., causing the vehicle to overturn onto its roof. Two people were transported to the hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the incident.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Name Released Of Atmore Man Found Dead In A Field
May 25, 2018
Authorities have released the name of a man found dead in a field in Atmore Thursday evening.
He has been identified as 63-year old Clinton Dortch of Atmore.
Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said his body was discovered by family members in a field on Northgate Drive, off Highway 21 North.
Dortch reportedly lived nearby and would often walk through the field. He was last seen on Monday, according to Brooks.
An autopsy will be performed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to determine the exact cause of death.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Escambia County Offers Sand For Sandbag Storm Prep
May 25, 2018
Escambia County is offering sand for sandbags for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations (map):
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 County Road 4
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297-A
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St.
- Ferry Pass Middle School – 8355 Yancey Lane, sand will be on the northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road
Sandbags can be purchased at most local hardware or home improvement stores, typically for a low cost.
Tate High School Class Of 2018 Graduates
May 25, 2018
The Tate High School Class of 2018 graduated Thursday morning at the Pensacola Bay Center.
“Without imperfections, sadness or failure, there really is no purpose to life,” Valedictorian Mollie Jean Anderson told her fellow graduates.
“If all of us were able to fly through life without failures or drama, we would have no life lessons to learn. If all of us were to live forever, there would be no no reason to live in the moment. And if were just handed everything in life, there would be no reason for us to strive to be our best.”
“Our biggest obstacle is the fear that we will fail in life,” Anderson added. “”Remember Class of 2018, if we are afraid to risk making mistakes, we will never learn to be brilliant.”
There were 97 graduates in the class that earned a final weighted GPA of 4.0 or above and 191 with a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher, Principal Rick Shackle said.
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said the Tate High School Class off 2018 collectively earned $5 million in scholarship money.
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Graduates in the Tate High School Class of 2018 were:
Top 10 Percent
Mollie Jean Anderson -Valedictorian
Rosemary Virginia Smyth – Salutatorian
Matthew Gordon Blalock
Ashlyn Brooke Adams
Seth Tyler Godwin
Hannah Marie Huggins
Victoria Caroline Kelson
Hunter Scott Welch
Nathaniel Allen Walker
Shelby Melissa Jackson
Dylan Charles Brown
Riley Katherine Orr
Emma Katherine Grissom
Maurice Vonsha Hendricks
Madisyn Maelynn Mitchell
Allison Nicole Payne
Brandon Michael White
Ethan Andrew Hayes
Tyler Jacob Kintz
Thomas George Young
Jolie Rebecca Wise
Sydni Michael Solliday
Virginia Leigh Vaughan
Jodie Katherine Clanton
Elise Gabrielle Felt
Nicole Lauren Woods
Prestina Gail Sullivan
Joshua Nathanael Perdue
Kaitlyn Nicole Mcconkey
Kinsey Allison Gill
Jonathan Thomas Creek
Sarah Lindsey Washler
Camryn Brooke Daniels
Matthew Allen Sharpsteen
Samuel Lee Peterson
Ulysses Enrique Silguero
Daniel Wolff Hughes
Hannah Elizabeth Wellenkamp
Lathan David Lee
Kelsey Leighann Strength
Carley Marie Pope
Arial Elizabeth Hill
Josiah Michael Little
Olivia Jacquelin Brown
Jade Minori Edmonds
Sean Benton Rollins
Margaret Kathleen Pearce
Miranda Christine Avery
Trevor Logan Wiggins
Nathan Christopher Tubbs
Johnathon Kennedy Roy
Alphabetic Order
Charles Barrett Aaron
Briana Kelly Agcaoili
Imani Deshone Allen
Blake Aaron Anderson – Highest Honors
Cora Ann Andrews – Highest Honors
Kayla Mariah Andrews
Kyla Maria Andrews
Kameron Harold Armour
Emily Ann Arnold – Honors
Paul Thomas Ashton
Mckenna Reece Attaway
Grace Elizabeth Atteberry
Ethan George Austin – Highest Honors
Mikhail Quincy Autrey
Alexander James Babkin – Highest Honors
Savannah Bryce Bailey
Destini Kay Baines
Breonna Baker
Kylie Noelle Ball – Highest Honors
Angelina G Barco
Ray Allen Barker
Jonah Levi Barnes – Honors
Justin Remington Barnett
Ariel Nichole Barnette
Thomas Scott Barrow
Tiffany Simone Bartholemew
Maegan Rae Bass
Steven Edward Bates
Dametrius Nathaniel Baxley
Victoria Leigh Beard – Highest Honors
Jonathan Alexander Bennett
Ariana Marie Bice-Ortiz
Lauryn Taylor Birky
Mary Jordan Bishop – Honors
Megan Riley Blanchard
Emyiah Zhane Blanton
Ethan Reed Bloodworth – High Honors
Brenton Patrick Boone
Charles Jack Booth – Highest Honors
Aaron Mateo Bowen
Courtney Lynn Bowen – Honors
Gage Douglas Bowen
Joseph Alan Bowen
Kyle Michael Boyd – Honors
Gary Bradsher
Ginger Nicole Branham
Kyndal Julieann Bray – High Honors
Dakota Cameron Brazwell
Dakota Micheal Brooks
Jakob Avery Brooks
Cameron Cody Browder
Alexander Daniel Brown
Hannah Ruth Brown – Honors
Caroline Mackenzie Bruns – Honors
Troy Buchanan
Bekka Renae Buck – Honors
Jazmin Makenzee Buck
Jared Maurice Bullock
Carson Monroe Burgess
Aleaha Molly Burleigh
Kamron Alex Burnham
Christdelynn Summer Burns
Kierstin Marie Burt
Audrey Michell Bush – Honors
Jordan Renea Byrd
Jacob Robert Caddell
Tatyana Na-Om’i Caldwell
Salvatore John Caligiuri
Kristen Joyce Campbell – Honors
Zachary Clark Capehart – Highest Honors
John Tyler Capers
Marcus Daniel Capozzolo
Jaylin Joseph Carroll
Ataylor Christiana Carter
Kirsten Marie Carter
Gabriel Mathew Castro
Kayleigh Ann Cawthon
John Thomas Chamblee – High Honors
Khalil Jihad Chance – Highest Honors
Haley Alexis Chandler
Gabriella Delynn Chavez
Jasmine Nicole Chesteen – High Honors
Hamp Chever – High Honors
James Wilburn Chism
James Turner Cobb
Jacob Alexander Cochran
James Elijah Collins
Caleb Andrew Colon – Highest Honors
Rebecca Lynn Compton – Highest Honors
Leah Danielle Conklin – Honors
Lane C Connors – High Honors
Sharkia Tremeira Cooks
Donnie Tyler Courtney
Nadya Laniece Cowell
Jerni Lee Crabtree
Dylan Malone Cranford
Michael Dylan Cravatt
Lindsey Marie Crawford – Honors
De’avion Qua’sandri Dailey
Shante’ Monique Daniels – Honors
Brett Lee Davis
Destiny Rae Davison – High Honors
Brayden Michael Debusk
Ashley Nicole Dederick
Taylor Renee Delacruz
Bethany Louise Demuth
Jesus Alejandro Diaz-Sevilla – Honors
Kaylin Lea-Anne Dion
Milana Grace Dodson
Sydney Elise Doggrell – Highest Honors
Zachary Daniel Donaldson
Zoe Danielle Donaldson
Lillianna Grace Doolin – Honors
Tyler Emmett Dorsett
Audra Rose Doucette
Pace Michael Dowhal
Sue Ellen Stoecker Dumaguing – High Honors
Elizabeth Marie Durazo
Jonae Raquell Dye
Trent Bailey Dyer
Kevin Lawrence Early – High Honors
Brenna Elaine Ebitz – Highest Honors
Tara Noelle Elder
Jasmine Faith Enriquez
Katelyn Lashae Estill
Payton Olivia Estridge – Honors
Andrew Christian Evangelista – Honors
Kaylee Marie Everett – Honors
Bethany Farina – Highest Honors
Garrett Tyler Fenn
Tatiana Symone Floyd
Ahqwaya Maquina Foreman
Carl Wallace Foster
Robert Dawson Foster – Highest Honors
Dylan Neil Frederick
Dillan Coral Frisbie
Tatyana Mar’kasha Frost
Taylor Danielle Fuller
Scott Ian Fullerton
Brett Austin Galbreath
Nadiah V Gardner – High Honors
Morgan Larue Ghiorso
Jeffrey Thomas Gibbs
Deleigha Teundra Gibson
Courtnee Daniell Gill – Honors
Tyler Ruben Glass
Hannah Grace Gliott
Juanito Emilio Gonzalez – Honors
Scott Richard Gonzalez
Daulton Riley Goodale
Havana Faith Goodman
Moesha Denise Grandison
Amanda Deaunne Grant – Highest Honors
Joshua Keith Green – High Honors
Robert Christopher Green
Ronald Ryan Greene
Aidan Sebastian Gregg
Javon Tre’visaye Grice
Hayden Walker Griffith
Hayley Gale Groff – Honors
Kayley Diane Groff – Honors
Kendaisha Franchesca Gross – Highest Honors
Jillian Claire Gullahorn
Drew Zaylan Gulley
Morgan Leigh Guyette-Lancto – Highest Honors
Seth Starr Hagle
Shannon Reid Halfacre
Kortnee Alexis Hall
Alexandra Dale Hamilton
Logan Elizabeth Hamlin – Highest Honors
Parker Chase Hand
Zachary Chase Hardee
Braxton Allen Harding
Samantha Leigh Harrell
Michael Carlton Harrelson
Heather Ann Hart
Brendan Peter Harte – Honors
Khavory Laquan Hartwell
Brittany Noel Harvell – Honors
Alexandra Lynn Hatley
Emma Taylor Hedgepeth – Honors
Jordan Lee Heiny
Bailee Dawne Hempfling
Johnathan W Hendren – Honors
Miller Tate Hendrix
Brennan Charles Hicks
Shawn Tyler Hill
Tristen Jonathan Hill
Richmond Anthony Ho
Jeremiah Kamuela Hodge
Alexis Maria Holley
Kayvon Jacquez Holt
Brandon Lee Hood
Andrew Jacob Hoskins – High Honors
Alexandria Madison Howard
Caitlin Elizabeth Howard – Honors
Hayley Nicole Howard – Highest Honors
Kiley Faith Hudson
Deion Rowmello Hughes-Bess
Mason Jackson Humphries
Logan Leiterman Hunt
Wyatt Todd Hurst
Dawson Joseph Hux
Noah Joseph Hyatt
Zachary Richard Hyatt – High Honors
Christopher Hykes – Honors
Ashlyn Nicole Ivey – Honors
Tyler Alexander Jacke – High Honors
Kylee Marie Jackson – Highest Honors
Brady Conner Jacobs – Honors
Trent Mcsween Jeffcoat
Ashton Mitchell Johnson
Jacob Robert Johnson
Jaderian Keondre’ Johnson
Michael Tyler Johnson
Djimon Cinque Jones
Jessica Nichole Jones – Honors
Kayla Nicole Jones
Shermari Shaundel Jones
William Curtis Jones – Highest Honors
Dwayne Christopher Kelley – Honors
Zachary Tate Kempf – Honors
Kelly Michael Kennedy – Honors
Trinity Layne Kennedy – Highest Honors
Sydney Abbrielle King
Travis Von King
Blessing Leanne Kirk – Highest Honors
Brianna Nicole Koger
Peyton Elise Kozma
Hunter Lee Lambert
Henry Allen Langford
Reid Douglas Lassiter
Leanna Lynn Launstein – Honors
Woodnise Lauvince
Paula Allison Lavallee
Summer Nicole Lavallee
Hannah Angel Lawrence
Jayda Antoinette Lawrence
Azalyn Thi le
Dayton Todd Leckenby
Andrew Thomas Lee
Cheyanne Elizabeth Lee
Samuel Douglas Lee
Kayla Daiana Lett
Michael Antonios Lett – Highest Honors
Jessica Olivia Lewis – High Honors
Tavion Reshard Lockett
Trista Elise Lorenzana
Kyle Dylan Lovell – Honors
Madison Rose Lubin
Ashley Ruth Brianne Lundquist – Honors
Natasha Shana Madison
Brynna Kaeden Magruder
Bailey Ann Malvitch
Mathew Dean Manning
Candice Sierra Marshall
Janyia Rayianna Martin
Sage Brooke Marvin – Highest Honors
Tyler Bruce Massingale
Cheyenne Marie Mccarty
Tyree Christopher Mccarty
Jonathan Parker Mcclure
Sarah Caitlyn Mccool – Highest Honors
Bryce Andrew Mccoy – Highest Honors
Mykayla Deshay Mccray
Aurora Star Mcelveen
Christian Logan Mcghee – Honors
Molly Michelle Mcghee
Patrick Stephen Mchaney
Madilynn Rhae Mckinney
Rebecca Ann Mcleod
Shelby Elizabeth Mcmanus
Ashley Nichole Medici – Highest Honors
Emily Nicole Medley
Naomi Alexis Mehler – Highest Honors
Richard Alan Melton – Highest Honors
Lindsay Marie Mendiola – Highest Honors
Daymian Llord Meyer – Highest Honors
Kailyn Alyss Meyer
Allison Caid Miller
Cassandra Nicole Miller
Chance Austin Mitchell – Honors
Dustin Andrew Mitchell
Zaria Nytia Montgomery
Courtney Shea Moody – Honors
Gabriela Corrinne Moore
Kalaysha Talisha Moore
Kaleb Grayson Moore
Cameron James Morris
Chancy Megan Morris
Audrey Jean Morsch
Michael Samuel Morton
Crosby Alden Mowry
Jaxon Timothy Nagim
Kaycee Nicole Napie
Amber Skye Neal – Honors
Madisen Ann Nelson – Honors
Zachary Adam Nelson
Tuyen Thanh Nguyen
Tavares Cormail Nichols
Deazia Lebra Nickerson
Andrue James Nolen – Honors
Adam James Norre – Highest Honors
Blake Michael Norre – High Honors
Christian Connor Nowicki-Todavich – Honors
Jacob Edward Nowling
Frances Isabella Nunley
Rubin David O’donovan
Michaela Hope Overbey
Mallory Brooke Overstreet – High Honors
Charles Wesley Page
Ladarryl Derrell Paige
Skye Gabrielle Papillion
John Makennon Park
Jovan Gabrielle Parker
Anaya Naomi Nac Parnell – Honors
Jasmine Maxine Parsons – Honors
Krista Shayne Perry
Mary Elizabeth Phifer
Claire Alison Pierce
William Tyler Pierce
Jacob Timothy Pierle – High Honors
Sara Danielle Pigg
Hannah Nicole Plant
Kyle Joseph Polk
Brandon Robert Pollock – Honors
Dakota Len Porter
Austin Tyler Powell
Darren Bernard Price
Jamya Crisdasia Purifoy
Janya Janay Purifoy
Peyton Neal Purvis
Micah Grace Pyle
Luke Derrick Racine – Highest Honors
Donovan Charles Ray
Madison Claire Rayfield – Highest Honors
Terrell Bryshawn Rease
Taylor Rae Reaves
Mykaela Leeann Reed – High Honors
Kaitlyn Autumn Reeves – Highest Honors
Peter Anthony Reisterer
Richard Lawrence Renduels
Jennifer Brenn Repine
Gabriel Sebastian Reyes
Rusty Allen Richardson
Jasmine Yuchun Riddell
Allison Caroline Roach
Brianna Camilia Robbins – Honors
Albert Dale Roberts
Victoria Lynn Roberts
Amanda Marie Robinson
Dialmarie Isabelle Rodriguez
Liza Christina Rodriguez – Honors
Michael Hunter Rogers
Emily Grace Rohde
Carmen Lee Rolin
Taylor Victoria Rouchon – Highest Honors
Noah Zachery Rowell – Honors
Alexandria Taylor Rutledge
Joseph Michael Rzepka – Honors
Miranda Lynn Sanders
Daniella Sandoval
Samantha Lee Sanford – Honors
Lyric Yvette Savage – Honors
Savannah Marie Schaff
Sidney Josephine Schaff
Brooke Jean Schaufel
Madison Scout Seaber – Highest Honors
Devin James Searcy – Highest Honors
Lillian October Sellers – High Honors
Samantha Marie Sewell – Highest Honors
Levi Walker Shaffer – High Honors
Jamie Nicole Sharit
Maggie Olivia Sharritt
Dalton Neal Shenberger
Jesse Tate Sherrill – Honors
Dylan Kaileb Shipman
Alyson Michelle Shiver – Honors
Charletta Le’ann Shoemo
Gabriel Kristopher Short
Dawon Kweku Siaw
Cameron Javon Simmons
Tyler Charles Simon
Kaylie Elizabeth Simpson
Kathryn Danielle Skipper – Honors
Colin Shea Smith
Kevin Logan Smith
Lauren Taylor Smith – Honors
Nicholas Ray Smith
Katie Breann Snyder – High Honors
Zachary Adam Sorrels – Honors
Charles Vernon Spencer
Anthony Scott Stafford
Christopher Blaine Stafford
Jessica Lee Stanfill
Jeremiah Alexander Stearns
Sabra Colleen Stewart – High Honors
Jonathon Erich Stier
Ethan Chase Stillwell – Highest Honors
Jay Christopher Stromgren – Honors
Ja’lashia Nykeba Suggs – Honors
Holley Dawn Summers
Christopher a Sweatman – Honors
Nickolas Manuel Tafolla
Makayla Ryan Tainter
Alexya Mechelle Taylor
Kelli Kristine Taylor
Devin Donye Thomas
Jerol James Thomas – Highest Honors
Latoya Nakeshia Thompson
Garrett Michael Todd – Honors
Zachary William Toole – Highest Honors
Samuel Dalton Tubbs – Honors
Nolan Andrew Tuck
Madison Elaine Tur
Alondra Johanna Ubeda
Colby James Vann
Christian Lee Vannice
Anita Cheyanne Varnell
Alexander Ray Vassaur
Nina Ventura
Phillip Randolph Victor
Benjamin David Wagner – Honors
Chance William Wallace
Jasmine Edna Walton
Abigail Ann Ward
Austin Dwight Watson
Shawnderrick Tyrese Weaden
Patrick Michael White
Levi Ashton Wildt
Danielle Marie-Yv Williams
Latoya Lachelle Williams
Kenyon Rene Wolfe
Elizabeth Wolfenden
Kyanna Dominique Woods
Natalie Elizabeth Woods – Highest Honors
Casey Devynn Wright
Elijah Alexander Wright
Jasmine Deyanaira Yambo-Schellang
Alexander Wesley Young – Honors
Christian Deshon Young
Seth Michael Young
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NOAA Predicts A Near Or Above Normal 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season
May 25, 2018
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a 75-percent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will be near- or above-normal.
Forecasters predict a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season for the upcoming hurricane season, which extends from June 1 to November 30.
“With the advances made in hardware and computing over the course of the last year, the ability of NOAA scientists to both predict the path of storms and warn Americans who may find themselves in harm’s way is unprecedented,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The devastating hurricane season of 2017 demonstrated the necessity for prompt and accurate hurricane forecasts.”
NOAA’s forecasters predict a 70-percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). An average hurricane season produces 12 named storms, of which 6 become hurricanes, including 3 major hurricanes.
Free Summer Meals At The Century, Molino And Main Libraries
May 25, 2018
West Florida Public Libraries is partnering with Feeding the Gulf Coast as a feeding site for Feeding the Gulf Coast this summer. The program will run from Tuesday, May 29 to Friday, Aug. 3 for children 18 years of age and younger.
Meals will be available as follows:
- Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A : Monday-Friday, breakfast from 9-10 a.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
- Century Branch Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd: Tuesday-Friday, lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
- Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St.: Monday-Friday, breakfast from 9-10 a.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.