Northview Sets Homecoming Parade; Entries Now Accepted
October 6, 2017
The annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade has been set for Friday, October 13.
The parade will line up at 12:30 p.m. and travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High. Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. For a printable entry form, click here. Entries are due by October 10.
Contact Perry Byars at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248 or email pbyars@escambia.k12.fl.us for more information.
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 13 against the Catholic Crusaders.
Pictured: The 2016 Northview High Homecoming Parade in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Scott Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Nate
October 6, 2017
Twenty-nine counties along the Gulf Coast –including Escambia and Santa Rosa — were put under a state of emergency Thursday, as Florida prepares to feel impacts from Tropical Storm Nate.
Gov. Rick Scott visited the emergency operation centers in Escambia and Bay County Thursday, and is expected to return to Escambia County on Friday.
Scott said he issued the broad emergency declaration because the path of the storm remains unknown.
Still, parts of Florida, particularly in the western Panhandle and the Big Bend region, should brace for high winds, rains, storm surges and the potential for tornadoes over the weekend.
“It seems like this is going to impact all the counties that didn’t have major impact from (Hurricane) Irma,” Scott said during a press briefing at the Bay County Emergency Operation Center.
Nate is forecast to reach the northern Gulf Coast this weekend as a Category 1 hurricane, with residents from Louisiana through the Florida Panhandle advised to monitor its progress.
After reviewing the 2 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Florida State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Stan Wilcox released a statement that “the Florida State vs. Miami football game will kick off as scheduled at 3:30 p.m. EDT” on Saturday in Tallahassee.
The Legislature is scheduled to begin a committee week Monday in Tallahassee, and no changes had been announced.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, whose office Wednesday released a preliminary report estimating the agriculture industry suffered $2.5 billion in damages from Hurricane Irma, advised people Thursday not to become complacent.
“There have been many years where Florida has had multiple storms in one hurricane season,” Putnam said. “So don’t think we’ve already checked the box for 2017.”
Florida went more than a decade without a direct hit by a hurricane but in the past 13 months has felt the impact of three named storms, including Irma.
Scott said the state of emergency will allow counties to work with each other, the state and federal governments to ensure needed resources are available for the possible impacts of the storm.
The measure would also allow for tolls to be lifted, the suspension of state entry rules on commercial vehicles involved in relief efforts and for local governments to waive rules regarding contracts and the hiring of temporary and full-time employees.
With seaports, utilities and the state Department of Transportation monitoring the storm, Scott said up to 7,000 members of the Florida National Guard are available for deployment.
The state has about 400 guard members assisting with the removal of debris from Irma in the Keys.
Scott said preparations are needed as Nate could stall in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, intensifying and changing course.
“In Florida, we always prepare for the worst,” Scott said. “While the track seems to be shifting west, we can’t take any chances.”
Scott said officials should have a better idea in the next 24 hours on the potential path of the storm.
“If this storm slows down, there is a greater chance it’s going to a little further to the east,” Scott said. “Also remember, we’re on the bad side of the storm.”
The 29 counties in Thursday’s order were already under a pair of other hurricane-related states of emergency.
Scott on Monday imposed a 60-day statewide emergency to help accommodate people from Puerto Rico who relocate to Florida due to Hurricane Maria.
An executive order on Sept. 4 placed all 67 counties under a state of emergency for 60 days in advance of Irma.
The counties under the latest order are: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Baker, Union, Bradford, and Alachua.
by The News Service of Florida
Volleyball: Royals Defeat Chiefs
October 6, 2017
The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs 3-2 Thursday night in Bratt.
Northview won the first set 25-13 before Jay powered ahead to take the second set 25-14. Northview came out on top of the third set, 25-16. Jay won the final two sets by the scores of 25-15 and 15-12.
Teriana Redmond led the Chiefs with 17 digs, 8 blocks and 3 kills. Olivia Porter had 9 aces for the Lady Chiefs.
In junior varsity action, Jay beat Northview 25-14, 25-17.
Northview is scheduled to host Milton on Monday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Students Out On Monday; UWF Closing
October 6, 2017
Escambia County students will be out of school as previously scheduled on Monday.
Monday, October 9, 2017 is a scheduled professional development day for teachers and staff in the Escambia County (FL) School District, students do not attend school on this date. Staff and teachers should plan to attend scheduled professional development training sessions on Monday, as scheduled, unless they are informed otherwise.
All Escambia County schools will be in session on Friday and all sports and extracurricular activities will go on.
Superintendent Malcolm Thomas and district administration will monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Nate. All district employees, families and staff are urged to do the same.
Any necessary updates will be announced by automated phone calls, district website updates, through local news media and via school district social media.
University of West Florida
In order to provide the campus community with the opportunity to prepare for potential weather conditions, all UWF locations will be closed Saturday, Oct. 7 at noon through Monday, Oct. 9. This includes all classes, events, campus activities and online courses.
Two Injured In Highway 4 Rollover Wreck
October 5, 2017
Two people were injured in a single vehicle rollover accident near Byrneville Thursday evening.
The driver of Ford Ranger pickup reportedly swerved to miss an animal and lost control of his truck and a loaded boat trailer on West Highway 4 near Dora Killam Road. The pickup and trailer separated, with the truck overturning on the south shoulder of the road and the boat and trailer overturning on the north shoulder.
A male in the pickup was trapped and extricated by firefighters using the Jaws of Life while a female was pulled from the wreckage by bystanders.
Both accident victims were transported by ambulance to Jay Hospital with injuries that were not considered severe.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details have not been released. The Century and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department, Escambia County EMS, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Scott Holds Tropical Storm Nate Briefing In Escambia County
October 5, 2017
Florida Gov. Rick Scott held a briefing on Tropical Store Nate with local officials at the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center this morning.
“This storm has the potential to become a hurricane and impact the Florida Panhandle this weekend, and families must be ready,” Scott said. “I have been receiving regular weather briefings from the Division of Emergency Management on Tropical Storm Nate.”
For more on Nate, including the latest forecast maps, click here.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Royals Name Homecoming Court
October 5, 2017
Members of the Jay High School Homecoming Court have been named. They are (L-R) Emily Brown, junior; Makenna Locklin, freshman; Kameryn Lewis, senior; Kolby Bray, senior; Autumn Ates, senior; Briannah Lowe, senior; and Lydia Bell, sophomore. Jay will celebrate Homecoming Week October 16-20, with the Royals hosting J.U. Blacksher (Uriah, AL) on the 20th. Prior to homecoming, Jay will host the Northview Chiefs this Friday night and have an open night on October 13. Courtesy photo for NorthEcambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview NJROTC Annual Inspection Held (With Photo Gallery)
October 5, 2017
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing face to face scrutiny with a Navy captain.
Cap. Mark Goto, Commanding Officer, Navy Medicine Operational Training Center, NAS Pensacola, conducted the inspection. The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. The commander also conducted a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
One by one, Capt. Goto went face to face with each cadet, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience and conducting a complete inspection of their uniform.
“I want you to think big dream, set big goals, and decide today where you want to take that journey,” Goto told the cadets.
“Make this world…a better place,” he said.
Northview’s NJROTC is led by Company Commander Cadet LCDR Oscar Rodriguez and Executive Officer Cadet Lt. Wyatt Morris.
For a photo gallery from the inspection, click here.
Several cadets were promoted during Wednesday’s review:
Exemplary Personal Appearance award/ribbon:
Cadet Rebekah Amerson
Cadet Haley Black
Cadet Destiny Braddock
Cadet Keaton Brown
Cadet Lance McLaughin
Cadet Andria Odom
Cadet Maxwell Odom
Cadet Kyle Sconiers
Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Cadet Joshua Wilson
The following cadets were recognized for their “Superior Performance” in the unit. They were given a command coin by Capt. Goto.
Cadet Oscar Rodriguez
Cadet Hayley Ward
Cadet Ryan Sconiers
Cadet Maggie Lane
Cadet Keaton Brown
Cadet David Lamb
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle Student Wins Firetruck Ride To School
October 5, 2017
Peniel Otabil, 11, arrived at Ransom Middle School in grand style Wednesday morning on a firetruck.
Otabil was one of six winners in the West Florida Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Club contest to receive a firetruck ride to school. The firetruck rides were the prize for children ages 6-11 who read more than 50 hours during the Summer Reading Club, which ran from May 30 through July 31.
This year, 2,884 children from infant to 17 years old signed up to participate in the Summer Reading Club, and 130 children from the participating libraries read at least 50 hours. Of those, 72 were ages 6-11 and were eligible for the drawing for the six firetruck rides. Other prizes included tool sets, bicycles and pedal cars.
Ransom Seventh Graders Vote On Their Favorite Things
October 5, 2017
Seventh grade students at Ransom Middle School voted on their “My Favorite Things” on Wednesday.
The 463 students cast their ballots on real voting machines provided by the office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford, providing them an opportunity to learn about the voting process.
Winners of the Ransom Middle School seventh grade vote on “My Favorite Things” were:
Automaker – Chevrolet
College – Alabama
Fast Food – Chick-Fil-A
President – Donald Trump
Music – Hip Hop
Sport – Football
School Subject – P.E.
(Complete results are at the bottom of this page.)
Pictured: Seventh grade students at Ransom Middle School cast their vote for “My Favorite Things”. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
