Escambia Graduation Rate Increases; West Florida, Northview, Tate On Top
February 4, 2018
West Florida, Northview and Tate high schools led the pack as the graduation rate in Escambia County increased last year.
“State-wide graduation rates were released last week and everyone in Escambia County should be proud of the fact that our 2016-2017 high school graduation rate increased again this year, to reach a new high of 79.5 percent,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas said of the ninth annual increase. “This graduation rate represents students who have graduated in four years. This means better opportunities for our students and our community.”
“In 2008 we were at 55% for our overall graduation rate and only 44% for our graduate rate for African American students,” Thomas said. “This year we are at 79.5% for our total graduation rate and 70.9% for our African American students.”
The 2016-2017 high school graduation rate for each school in Escambia County was as follows:
- West Florida High School 99.0%
- Tate High School 84.7%
- Northview High School 83.9%
- Pensacola High School 80.9%
- BT Washington High School 79.2%
- Escambia High School 77.4%
- Pine Forest High School 76.3%
“A student doesn’t become a high school graduate overnight, or even over the course of their senior year. We begin working toward graduation as soon as they arrive in kindergarten,” Thomas said.
Northview NJROTC Places Second At FAMU Meet
February 4, 2018
The Northview High School NJROTC placed second overall in drill and second overall in the field meet at Florida A&M University Field Meet last weekend.
The cadets won trophies in 10 categories:
- Personnel inspection, commanded by Cadet Oscar Rodriguez
- Unarmed Basic team, commanded by Cadet John Gulledge
- Armed Basic team, commanded by Cadet Ryan Sconiers
- Unarmed Exhibition team, commanded by Cadet Rebekah Amerson
- Armed Exhibition team, commanded by Cadet Wyatt Morris
- Color guard, commanded by Cadet Keaton Brown
- Push-up team, commanded by Cadet Crystal Douglas
- Sit-Up team, commanded by Cadet Crystal Douglas
- Individual push-ups, first place overall Cadet Colton Dockens
- Individual sit ups, second place overall Cadet Ryan Sconiers
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Brush Fire Threatens Structures Near Molino
February 4, 2018
Firefighters battled a brush fire Saturday in the 5600 block of North Highway 95A in Molino. The fire threatened several structures, but it was quickly extinguished. The Molino, Cantonment, Beulah, Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue were dispatched to the fire. There were no injuries. NorthEcscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and readers submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Sports Note: Jay Girls JV Basketball Finishes Undefeated Season
February 4, 2018
The Jay High School Lady Royals junior varsity girls basketball team finished their season undefeated. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
DHSMV Launches MyFlorida Mobile App; Pay And Renew Registrations
February 4, 2018
To expand customer options for motor vehicle and vessel registration renewal services and to offer additional conveniences to customers, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has partnered with PayIt, LLC to launch a mobile app called MyFlorida. In addition to allowing credit card payments, the app offers customers the option to use a checking account to remit payment and generates more specific clearance information for the customer in the instance there is a stop preventing registration of the vehicle or vessel.
“Customers continually request more convenient options for receiving required driver license or motor vehicle services, and it is critical that the department remain agile to meet their needs,” said DHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “DHSMV is committed to identifying efficiencies for our customers, and this new app provides an additional option for customers to complete their registration renewals anywhere, anytime.”
“Tax Collectors and the department are continually looking for ways to innovate in the area of e-government service delivery to our customers,” said Sharon Jordan, Suwannee County Tax Collector and President of the Florida Tax Collectors Association. “This app is another option our customers can use to conduct business.”
MyFlorida is available on all mobile devices and allows customers to securely renew a registration on an eligible vehicle or vessel and receive a digital document to use until the registration arrives in the mail. Customers choosing to use the app will pay a convenience fee to PayIt of $4.00 for transactions paid by a credit card, or $3.75 for transactions paid through their checking account, and can renew up to five vehicles and/or vessels at once with only one processing fee. The MyFlorida app is available to download for free now via iTunes and Google Play.
In addition to the app, customers may still choose to complete renewal transactions in an office or online via www.GoRenew.com.
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Child Abuse
February 3, 2018
A Cantonment man has been charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly hitting a toddler with various objects.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was called to the emergency room at Sacred Heat Hospital where they made contact with Albert Lee McClammy and a 3-year old suffering from two black eyes, one of which was swollen shut and bruising to his torso, face and head.
McClammy told deputies that he was watching his fiance’s child while she was at work and the child fell off a scooter. When the mom returned home and found the injuries, she did not believe the injuries were consistent with a fall from a scooter. The child told investigators at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House that McClammy hit him with baseball and pushed him while he was in a car seat, causing his head to hit a window, an arrest report states. He also allegedly hit the child in the face with a toy remote control police car and put a rag in his mouth. The baseball referred to by the child was later found to be hard stress ball.
McClammy was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond
Multiple Injuries In Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Crash
February 3, 2018
Three people were reported to be injured in a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
The accident happened about 5:55 p.m. Friday, with one vehicle coming to rest in the intersection and one crashing into a ditch. The accident shut down the intersection, with traffic routed through the Tom Thumb parking lot.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Woman Allegedly Exploited Elderly Woman With Dementia To Take Molino Property
February 3, 2018
A Cantonment women has been charged with exploiting an elderly woman with dementia to obtain a property in Molino that has been involved in a long-standing family dispute.
The property valued at $260,000 once belonged to the parents of 59-year old Fran Fillingim Rogers and her sister.
Clinical evidence showed the victim is suffering from dementia and needs round the clock care at the Sabel House. Her communications skills are severely degraded, and she requires assistance performing routine daily activities, according to investigators.
Rogers, accompanied by her realtor, went to the Sabel House in the evening and had the victim signed a quitclaim deed conveying the Molino property to Rogers. The realtor prepared the document and signed it as a witness. The quit claim deed was recorded with the Escambia County Clerk of Courts the following day.
The Florida Department of Children and Families found that the elderly woman was victimized, the arrest report states, noting that the victim has dementia and cannot make decisions for herself.
Rogers was charged with exploitation of the elderly, grand theft in excess of $100,000, and unlawful filing of a false document against real or personal property.
Rogers was released the same day she was arrested from the Escambia County Jail on a $60,000 bond.
Two Injuries In Two Highway 29 Crashes, One Wreck Involves An Ambulance
February 3, 2018
Two people were transported to the hospital and about a half dozen others were uninjured in two wrecks Friday night on Highway 29 at 10 Mile Road.
The two injured were in the first crash at the intersection and were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
The second crash was minor and involved a van and an Escambia County EMS unit responding to the first accident. There were no injuries in the second crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Jay’s Watson Takes Second In State Weightlifting Championship
February 3, 2018
Haylee Watson of Jay High School placed second in the state weightlifting championships Friday in the Class 1A-139 lbs. Division. Watson had a bench press of 185 pounds, just five pounds of first place and a clean/jerk of 165 pounds, equal to the first place finisher.
Pictured top: Haylee Watson, far left, placed second in her division in the state weightlifting tournament. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
