Results: Escambia Schools Battle Of The Books
May 16, 2018
Battle of the Books is an annual competition that challenges students to read a set of books designated as Sunshine State Readers for grades 3-8 or Florida Teen Reads for grades 9-12.
Teams are formed at each grade level to compete and see who remembers the most facts, or who can make the best comparisons and connections between the books. Team members have been reading these books all year and they have been quizzing each other and practicing for the battle for months. They must work together and quickly to get all of the questions answered within a 12 minute time limit. This year, 95 teams, comprised of 429 students from K-12 schools in Escambia County, competed in the Battle.
Winnders were:
Third Grade:
- Beulah Elementary School
- Bellview Elementary School
- Oakcrest Elementary School
Fourth Grade:
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Lipscomb Elementary School
- Hellen Caro Elementary School
Fifth Grade:
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Beulah Elementary School
- Ferry Pass & Hellen Caro Elementary schools (tie)
Middle School:
- Brown Barge Middle School (Team A)
- Brown Barge Middle School (Team C)
- Bailey Middle School (Team A)
High School:
- Booker T. Washington High School
- Tate High School (Team A)
- Escambia High School (Team A)
Bond Denied For Man Charged With DUI Death Of Sisters
May 16, 2018
Tuesday afternoon, a judge ordered a man accused of two counts of DUI manslaughter held without bond as he awaits trial for the death of two girls in Pace.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 35-year old Kailen Kelly of Pace, was traveling at a high rate of speed when he crossed into another lane on Woodbine Road and slammed his 2008 Ford pickup head-on into a 2010 Buick driven by 39-year old Melanie Harrell of Pace. . Stormie P. Harrell, 7, and Michaela D. Sidney, 17, were killed. Melanie Harrell and 18-year old McKenzie Murphy were hospitalized but have been released.
Kelly will remain in jail until his trial begins in July.
Testimony Tuesday morning indicted Kelly’s license was suspended until April 2018 — reinstated just days before the crash — after he refused to submit to a DUI test in Okaloosa County in 2017. His past includes threatening a person with a firearm and discharging a firearm in Escambia County and two prior DUI convictions.
He had a blood alcohol level of .149, had marijuana in his system and refused a breath test after the double fatal crash May 6, according to testimony. He showed no remorse, and a 12 pack of beer was found in his truck.
Kelly is facing charges of two counts of DUI-vehicular manslaughter, DUI with serious bodily injury to another, refusing to submit to a DUI test after license suspension, reckless driving, fleeing/eluding police and other traffic offenses.
Pictured top: Kelly’s vehicle following a double fatal crash. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pace Gets Regional Semifinal Win Over The Tate Aggies
May 16, 2018
The Pace Patriots defeated the Tate Aggies in the 7A regional semifinal Tuesday night in Pace.
Tate held a 4-1 run lead at the end of the first. Pace added five for the lead in the sixth, with Tate answering with two to tie it in the top of the seventh.
Raymond Lafleur hit a home run in top of the first with a line drive to right field, scoring Michael Potts for a 4-0 Aggie lead. Ryan Greene homered on a line drive to right field in the top of the seventh, scoring Darrien McDowell to tie it up 6-6.
The Patriots advance to the regional final on May 22.
Schools Win Smarter Lunchroom Awards
May 16, 2018
Rachael Terrin, of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, attended the may Escambia County School Board meeting Tuesday to present the Healthier U.S. School Challenge Smarter Lunchrooms Awards.
The award recognizes schools for their efforts in improving food and beverage offerings, teaching kids about nutritious food choices and being physically active, providing opportunities for physical activity, and having supportive school wellness policies.
Bronze Awards were earned by: A.K. Suter Elementary School, Beulah Elementary School, Blue Angels Elementary School, Bratt Elementary School, Cordova Park Elementary School, Hellen Caro Elementary School, Lipscomb Elementary School, N.B. Cook Elementary School, Pine Meadow Elementary School, and Scenic Heights Elementary School.
Silver Awards were presented to: Bellview Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School, Ensley Elementary School, Global Learning Academy, Jim Allen Elementary School, Lincoln Park Elementary School, Longleaf Elementary School, McArthur Elementary School, Montclair Elementary School, Navy Point Elementary School, Oakcrest Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School, Warrington Elementary School, and West Pensacola Elementary School.
(District 5/North Escambia schools are in bold.)
Wahoos Beat The Shuckers
May 16, 2018
Aristides Aquino belted a pair of home runs to help the Blue Wahoos even the series against the Biloxi Shuckers with a 10-8 win.
Pensacola and Biloxi traded runs in the first inning and Aquino put the Blue Wahoos back in front with a solo home run on the first pitch of the second inning. The Blue Wahoos rallied for three runs in the third to go up 5-1. The first three hitters reached with singles before Brian O’Grady ripped an RBI double down the right field line. Daniel Sweet scored the third run of the frame on a ground out from Nick Longhi.
After the Shuckers cut the score to 5-4, the Blue Wahoos rallied again with four runs in the top of the sixth. Aquino struck again with a two-run shot after Longhi led off with a single. After Shed Long singled home Chris Okey, Luis Gonzalez belted a ground rule double to score Long and cap the four-run sixth and stretch the lead to 9-4.
Pensacola picked up a valuable insurance run in the eighth inning to briefly make it 10-5 before Biloxi responded with a pair of runs in the bottom of the inning. The Shuckers got a run and brought the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Carlos Navas got Jake Hager to fly out in foul territory down the right field line to end the game.
Vladimir Gutierrez pitched 4.1 innings in the start for Pensacola. He allowed four runs on six hits with a season-high eight strikeouts. Gutierrez took a no-decision with Rafael De Paula (W, 1-3) getting the win with two innings pitched in relief. Adrian Houser (L, 0-1) gave up five runs (4 ER) on seven hits with three strikeouts.
Pensacola looks for its third series win of the season. RHP Wyatt Strahan (4-2, 6.75) will get the start for the Blue Wahoos against Shuckers LHP Kodi Medeiros (3-1, 3.34).
One Injured In Highway 95A Cantonment Crash
May 15, 2018
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash Tuesday about 6:20 p.m. on Highway 95A near Tate School Road. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Highway 29, Well Line Road Wreck
May 15, 2018
There were no injuries in a crash about 4:00 Tuesday afternoon at Highway 29 and Well Line Road in Cantonment. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Park Burglary
May 15, 2018
A Cantonment man stands accused of a burglary at Ashton Brosnaham Park.
Justin Scott Martin, 24, was arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief. He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,500.
A nearby resident reported that Martin had stayed with him a few nights and had a box of athletic and other items that he stated were found in the park of 10 Mile Road.
According to an arrest report, deputies recovered many items valued at over $2,300, including gloves, whistles, clothing, Gatorade, two laptop computers, a printer and a golf cart charger.
The equipment belong to a soccer league that uses the park.
Florida Department of Corrections Honors Fallen Officers And Staff
May 15, 2018
Monday, the Florida Department of Corrections honored fallen correctional officers and employees during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Wakulla Correctional Institution.
On this solemn day, we take time to remember and honor the members of our Department who have fallen while protecting Florida’s communities. This year, we honor Sergeant Thomas Crosby. It is never easy to add a name to this wall, but here our fallen officers are memorialized eternally. We are forever grateful for their service,” FDOC Secretary Julie Jones said.
The name of Sergeant Thomas Crosby, Florida State Prison, will be added to the memoria. He had more than 13 years of service with the department when he passed away on duty from natural causes.
Century Little League Receives $3,000 Donation (With 8U Game Photos)
May 15, 2018
The Pensacola Sports Association made a $3,000 contribution to Century Little League.
The check was presented Monday between games at Showalter Park.
Pensacola Sports is a private not-for-profit agency primarily funded from revenues generated from membership and events. The group’s focus is education, inspiration and participation in various team, individual, amateur and professional sports activities.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
