ECSO Hosts Free Movie Night In Beulah
May 27, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office hosted free movie night Friday evening at the Escambia County Equestrian Center in Beulah.
Free hotdogs and hamburgers were available before the showing of “Onward”.
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Tate High Class Of 2023 Graduates (With Complete Graduate List, Gallery)
May 26, 2023
Over 400 members of the Tate High School Class of 2023 graduated Thursday morning at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Valedictorian of the Class of 2023 is Chloe Elizabeth Cole; salutatorian is Rebekah Lynn Kelly.
“The measure of success is based on the happiness and joy you wake up with, and the feeling of passion you have while doing what you do whether it’s work or school,” Cole said. “When working to accomplish your future goals, make sure you’re living with purpose, and when you obtain your goals know that you truly succeeded. Class of 2023, live a life with purpose from here on out.”
Collectively, the Tate High School Class of 2023 earned $5.1 million in scholarships and performed 14,600 hours of community service. Thirty-one percent of the class has a GPA of 4.0 or higher.
Honors and early graduates are noted as follows:
* With Honors
** With High Honors
*** With Highest Honors
²⁴Early Graduate Class of 2024
Top 10 Percent:
Chloe Elizabeth Cole ***
Rebekah Lynn Kelly ***
Anthony Eugene MacWhinnie ***
Alahna Danielle Erd ***
Olivia Kate Sarikaya ***
Matthew Allen Josephs ***
Aniyjah Breon Hooker ***
Annalisa Marion Pusateri ***
Casey Ryan Adams ***
Adriana Faith Guthrie ***
Margaret Elizabeth Shaffer ***
Samantha Nichols LeTourneau ***
Ian Alexander DeLay ***
Caleb William Feliciano Rodriguez ***
Angel Noelle Pittman ***
Gabriel Allen Josephs ***
Anna Riley Jackson ***
Kalysta Nicole Brown ***
Luke Wesley Lentz ***
Stephen Michael Byrd ***
Raegan Renee’ Kimbro-Cothron ***
Evan Isaiah Graves ***
Sandra Lee Guarino ***
Krista Brooke Boyington ***
Ayden Scott Palmer ***
Paige Madison McKinney ***
Ashlie Nicole Houdashelt ***
Ellee Grace Adams ***
Baylor Austin Locke ***
Jacob Alexander Bures ***
Ryleigh Nicole Maxwell ***
Emily Helene Sanders ***
Ethan Sanz ***
Anthony Andrew Erie ***
Callie Michelle Gunter ***
Gianni Paolo Carollo ***
Karigan Mikel Kowal ***
Savannah Grace Guilford ***
Tori Riley King ***
Michael Chase Moulton ***
Taylor Marie Walker ***
Ava Elizabeth Mabry ***
Isabella Lovisa Borg ***
Complete list in alphabetical order:
Ashley Danielle Abney ***
Casey Ryan Adams ***
Ellee Grace Adams ***
Kamron Albaniel
Emalee Grace Albritton
McKenzie Rae Alfred ***
Camille Noelle Anderson
Haley Michelle Anderson ***
Haylee Marie Andrews **
James Edward Andrews
Johnathan Eugene Ard
Eric Arguelles
Kaleb Atreyu Arnold
Carlos Austin
Maxwell Kody Avant
Mariah Lynn Baculi
Hayden Frances Ballinger *
Tobias Logan Banks ***
Devan Michael Barone
David Alexander Barrera ***
Madison Elise Barrett
Kaleb Alexander Bates ***
Lucas Andrew Baxter
Amelia Ann Beaulieu
Caleb Michael Bell *
Gabrielle Lucille Bella *
Landry Kate Bellard *
Frederick Mekhi Benjamin ***
Darien Christopher Bennett
Kyle Lloyd Bennett
Chad Christian Bettis
Tristan Wayne Bird
Madison Mae Blackwell
Trinity Faith Blackwell
Ayden Matthew Blair ²⁴
Lavarion James Blanton
Raelyn Paige Blocker *
Jacoby Keith Bolden
Javaun Rashad Bolden ***
Thomas Paul Bond ***
Collin James Boothe
Isabella Lovisa Borg ***
Kayla Nicolle Boyanowski *
Krista Brooke Boyington ***
Emily Noelle Brabner **
Kassidy Leigh Brantley ²⁴
Katelynn Ann Brasch
Calvin Douglas Brewer ***
Jade Walkeyin Brewer ***
Alexis Leilani Brightley
Kaylen Joy Brock **
Derek Jermaine Brooks
Ansli Lynn Brown ***
Kalysta Nicole Brown ***
Naishawn Isaiah Brown
Tyler Matthew Brown *
Katelynn Brownworth *
James Michael Bryan
Brady Ashton Bryant
Tess Ryann Buehler
Michael Le Bui ***
Jacob Alexander Bures ***
Chloe Nicole Burton
Kelly Marie Buzbee *
Isaiah Ezekiel Bynum *
Aidan C Byrd **
Destiny Elisa Byrd ***
Serenity Rayne Byrd
Stephen Michael Byrd ***
Kyle Wade Cagle ***
Evan Caldwell ***
Carmelo Marcellus Campbell
Gianni Paolo Carollo ***
Jayden Dakota Carter
Victor Alexis Ceniceros
Hannah Elizabeth Cerverizzo
Jacob Michael Chaney
Ethan Scott Chavers *
Davian Calimlim Christian
Evan Lee-Ellis Clapper
Jamilee Michelle Clark ²⁴
Zyrell Jerome Clay-Simmons
Dakotah Zachary Clayton
Aletheia Marie Clevenger ***
Chloe Elizabeth Cole ***
Riley Nicholas Coleman ***
Anthonie Colon ***
Jobey Piper Conrad ***
Justin Dane Cook
Landon Parker Cook
Mackenzie Caroline Cook
Latavious Devon Cooks
Ethan Linnwood Corker
Amara Kailene Cormier
Benjamin Craig Creech
Spencer Ling Cristofoletti ***
Kierstin Nikole Crooke *
Nia’ Nicole Crystal Croom *
Riley Payton Crosby
Ava Claire Culbertson ***
Phoenix Barrett D’Alemberte
Audra Kathryn Davis ***
Caroline Elizabeth Davis ***
Darren D Davis
James Blake Davis
James Michael Dean
Sabianna Mariah Dean
Ian Alexander DeLay ***
Jordan Lee DeLong **
Jacob Scott Demmon ***
Haley Paige Denham ***
Mykayla Derouin *
Claire Rose Diamond *
Christopher Ryan Doss
Makayla Lorin Dove *
Riley Elise Dufour
Bayle Cile Dunn *
Blake James Dunn
Treveon Lavon Durant
K’lahni Dyer
John Earl Edlund
Darius Robert Ehresman
Conner Edwin Engle
Kareem Waleed Eqab *
Alahna Danielle Erd ***
Anthony Andrew Erie ***
Cameron Evans *
Olivia Evans ***
Trinity Imani Fairley ***
Joseph Michael Farina **
Caleb William Feliciano Rodriguez ***
Kaleb Cane Fincher
Madison Mae Flannigan ***
Adam Gage Fleshner
Jada Elizabeth Floyd
Jala Michelle Floyd
Jalen Isaiah Floyd
Javin Clinton Floyd
Tyler James Fortson
Elijah Ivan Clay Fowler
Nathan Isaah Fowler
Nicklas Allen Fowler *
Savanna Jahan Freeman
Emalee Carrel Ann French
Aubriana Rose Frick
McKenzie Jean Froman **
Maryah Patrice Frye *
Jace Truett Fryman **
Gabriel Fuentes
Alicia Lillian Garcia ***
Caden Mark Garcia
Mia Emmarie Garrido Pujols *
Isziah Gabrielle Gary
Elijah Gaston
Kathryn nichole Geisler
Landen Clayton George
Nicholas Caden Godwin
Sarrah Makayla Goodyear ***
Evan Isaiah Graves ***
Mckenzie Lee Gray *
Harry Charles Green
Jonathan Drake Greitzer *
Madison Nicole Grimm **
Bela Ryanne Groce
Brennen Taylor Grubbs
Justin Eugene Grzywa
Sandra Lee Guarino ***
Gavin W Gudmunson
Owen Nathaniel Guilford *
Savannah Grace Guilford ***
Callie Michelle Gunter ***
Miah Mykaela Guntner
Adriana Faith Guthrie ***
Christian Raymond Hadder
Gabrielle Marie Hadder
Qimerra Nydia Hall
Di-Anna Grace Hare
Ethan John Harper
Jaiden Tyler Harris
Joshua Harris III
Makiya Adriel Harris ***
Hunter Rose Hartjen ***
Emily Hope Hartsaw ***
Alyse Ariana Hayes ***
Morgan Renea Helms ***
Amee Rose Hendrix
Apricio Kimani Henry
Dakoda Ryan Hill
Karson Lane Hill
Natasha Eliazbeth Bauer Hillman
Caitlyn Amanda Hindsman
Justice Ann Hinkson
Alyson Nichole Hintz *
Dylan Mackenzie Hodges
Aniyjah Breon Hooker ***
Aiden Michael Hotchkiss **
Ashlie Nicole Houdashelt ***
Carly Ann House
Tonyzha Nichelle Hudson
Morganne Elizabeth Hunter-Jones
Tyler Edward Hurley
Adyson Sarah Illian
Maleigha Lynn Irwin ***
Samuel Chet Ishee ***
Alberto Izaguirre-Munoz
Anna Riley Jackson ***
Cassandra Leigh Jackson *
Shaikel Lashawn Jefferson
Aleya Tatianna Jenkins
Ashanti Shania Jenkins
Grace Jenkins ***
Sean Patrick Jensen
Noah Michael Jerkins *
Analise Jean Johnson
Autum Lee Johnson
Leterrianna Danyell Johnson *
Ryan Lamar Johnson
Clarice Johnston
Benjamin Reese Jones
Kamden Tanner Jones **
Savionne Keante Jones **
Rodney James Jordan ***
Gabriel Allen Josephs ***
Matthew Allen Josephs ***
Catherine Elizabeth Keeler ***
Caden Kelly *
Rebekah L Kelly ***
Cameron Graham Kent *
Nathan Daniel Killingsworth ***
Raegan Renee’ Kimbro-Cothron ***
Riley Michael Kimmons
Ambreesia Jewel Jaylien King ***
Kyre Daniel King
Tori Riley King ***
Kacy Lee Knable
Karigan Mikel Kowal ***
Isabella Deborah Kramer ***
Avery Elizabeth Kreiser
Kaitlyn Anne Kuehmeier ***
Colin Edward Wayne Lamica
Erica Renee Langton
Brittney Rae Larrington
Madison Marie Lascell *
Jasmin Alanah Lawrence
Doanh Trung Le ***
Gary Patrick Lee *
Luke Wesley Lentz ***
Julia Renee Lepley ***
Samantha Nichols LeTourneau ***
Avery Renee’ Leventhal ***
Jonathan Levin
Celtin Gage Lidard *
Neyanie Jaleen Linares ***
Lucas Preston Litchfield
McKenzie Nicole Little ***
Baylor Austin Locke ***
Ethan Tyler-Ivan Loenichen
Calandria La’Ren Long ***
Antonio Ray Lopez
Rilee David Lowery ***
Aleigha Mervine Lowry ***
Haylie Ann Luberti
Tristin Brice Lynn
Ava Elizabeth Mabry ***
Anthony Eugene MacWhinnie ***
Kaela Breanne Makris
Heidy M Maldonado Perez
Sha’Corey Joseph’nek Marioneaux
Lelane James Marshall-Gilley
Cameron K Martin
Connor Reid Mason
Natalie Christine Massie
Ryleigh Nicole Maxwell ***
Aynjel Nevaeh McAdams
Ethan Dacoda McAnally *
Aidan Jonathan McCabe
Marcell Devion McCants
Hunter Gauge McDonald
Kaden Lee McDonald *
Jayden Timothy McGatha
Reagan Brenna McGee ***
Abigail Nichole McGlamery
Aidan Mose McKinney ***
Paige Madison McKinney ***
Jacob Dylan McLemore
Darrell Wayne McMann
Brian Keith McManus ***
Arianah Desiree McNeil ²⁴
Aspen Rhea Meadows *
Korbin Skylar Menser ***
Lileah Jade Messick
Zedian Dayvon Middlestadt
Eddie Miller
Zachary Michael Milstead
Aaron Brody Minnick
Jaxson Bryce Mobley ***
Juho Moon ***
Olivia Lee Morehouse ***
Grace Nicole Moseley
Michael Chase Moulton ***
Mason Jeremiah Mulholland ***
Saniyah Akai Muse
Maecy Ann Mysak
Juan Felipe Navarrete **
Connor Jackson Neel
Jackson Lewis Nelson *
Mia Grace Nelson
Nokomis Leigh Netzer
Brayden Christopher Noble
Alexis Jennifer Obert
Joseph Cameron Obregon
Morgan Ann Marie Odom **
Tanner Troy Odom *
Alyssa Bernice Oesterreich **
Brandon Charles O’Gwynn
Evan Tyler O’Neal *
Leila McKenzie Owens ***
Madison Lynn Owens
Ayden Scott Palmer ***
Sydney Danielle Panici *
Caroline Banks Paravicini *
Cameron Riley Partrick ***
Alyssa Kay Pearson ***
Levi Cole Penfold ***
Jackson William Perreyclear
Gabriel Alexander Perry *
Triston Perry
Angel Noelle Pittman ***
Emma Grace Pittman
Brayden Monroe Powell
Brody Jackson Preston
Alexis Sierra Price
Rylee Christophe Pritchett
Kornesha Santoria Purifoy
Annalisa Marion Pusateri ***
Wesley Jordan Rabago ***
Briana Kathleen Ragan
Alyssa Rahmlow *
Leilani Ramos ***
Melanie D Ramos *
Frank William Randall
Drew Aaron Reaves ***
Lexus Lynn Reaves
Jaxon Quinn Reedy
Lakelon Renaud ²⁴
Elise Gabrielle Renshaw
Logan Todd Rines *
Dylan Parker Robinson
Kaleb Chandler Robinson ***
Shalaia My’lee Robinson *
Des’Tynie Marie Robinson-Brightwell
Jinald Trent Rodgers
Roy Rodriguez ***
Nathan James Roehrig
Payton Michael Ronnolof
Lucas Jack Rudd **
Tanner Lenn Runnels
Nathan Martin Rupert
Audree Russell *
Pattylind King Sablan *²⁴
Madison Raine Salter ***
Emily Helene Sanders ***
Ethan Sanz ***
Ilyas Michael Sardar **
Jamil Sardar ***
Olivia Kate Sarikaya ***
Victoria K Satterwhite *
Lainey Marie Sayre ***
Celeste Marie Scapecchi
Abigail Joan Scileppi ²⁴
Matthew Lee Sedlak
Myah Vay Sellars
Jason Ibrahim Semaan
Jayde Leia Seward
Kal’el Luke Seward
Margaret Elizabeth Shaffer ***
Presley Ryan Sheffield **
Rasheed Mohammad Shublaq
Joshua Edward Shuff
Derick Luciano Sierra
Michael Thomas Silcox ***
Caleb Lee Simmons
Kimberly Anne Simon **
Sydney Danielle Singleton
Alexis Marie Smart ***
Donovan Matthew Smith **
Hannah Faith Smith **
Joseph Anthony Smith
Mariah Lashay Smith
Maxwell Alexander Smith ***
Peyton William Souza
Gianna Demari Stallworth
Marek William Stephen
Savannah Nicole Stephens ***
Caiden Matthew-River Stone ***
Jordyn Tymar Straughn
Barrett Matson Swindell
Cheyenne Tacy ²⁴
Brianna Ali Taft
Natalya Alina Tag
Alice Josephine Thibodeaux
Devante Michael Thomas
Ariel Rebecca Thrasher
Elise Zaniah Turner ***
Jacob Morgan Turner **
Nicholas Uelman
Ta’niya Ki’ara-Cherri Underwood
Stephen Michael Vance
Lauren Alexandra Vaughn **
Nathan Carlos Ventura
Diago Villarente
Charli Elizabeth Vinson ***
Quyen Kim Vo
Taylor Marie Walker ***
Destiny Mariah Ward
Katey Marie Warne
Edward Joseph Wason
Delaney Grace Weaver ²⁴
Jaxson Rielly Weinman
Ethan Xander West **
Caleb Michael Westergreen
Taylor Paige Whalen ***
Lyllian Lily Wheeler
Anna Marie Whetzel ***
Analiese Marie White
Brianna Lynn White ***
Jaimie Addison White
Katelyn Frances White
Caitlin Marie Wickham
Brooklyn Paige Wilcox ***
Courtney Anna Williams ***
Hunter Shane Williams
Joshua Emmanuel Williams
Taylor Renee Williams *
Cara Lynn Willis ***
James Michael Willis *
Maurice Antonio Willis
Elisa Jean Wilson
Caleb Shane Wise ***
James Darren Wright ***
Mark Anthony Yuhasz
Giselle Francoise Zayszly ***
Loghan Montana Zellers
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Northview High Class Of 2023 Graduates (With Complete Graduate List, Gallery)
May 26, 2023
The Northview High School Class of 2023 graduated Thursday afternoon at the Pensacola Bay Center.
Valedictorian of the Class of 2023 is Drake Allen Driskell , and salutatorian is Blake Richard Yoder.
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“His greatest gift of all is, He has called us to wake each and every morning for as long as we can remember,” Driskell said after thanking God. “We often take that for granted; none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. None of us even know if we will make it through today. We were given a solid reminder that in the early morning hours of Friday, March 17.”
On that morning, class member Kara Elizabeth Santorelli was killed in a wreck near Molino.
“We continue to mourn for Kara,” he said. “We must not be saddened by the fragility of our lives. We know that today could be our last but that does not mean we should live, like there is no tomorrow.”
“God has entrusted various different callings and gifts among those present here today. But it is our job to do with those talents what He intended us to do,” Driskell added.
The graduation ceremony paused for a moment of silence for Santorelli before diplomas were presented. Her diploma along with a cap, gown and Class of 2023 tassel were in a shadow box placed on a chair with the graduates.
Principal Mike Sherrill said in the Class of 2023, there was one senior with a GPA greater than 5.0 and 26 with a 4.0 GPA or higher. Collectively, the class earned over $1.7 million in scholarships.
Here is the complete graduate list for the Northview High School Class of 2023:
Summa Cum Laude 4.0 and above
- Drake Allen Driskell – Valedictorian
- Blake Richard Yoder – Salutatorian
- Erich Webb Amerson
- Leah Kalyn Anderson
- Terrell Luke Bridges
- Ethan Scott Collier
- William Cross Goslee
- Gaberiel Kohle Harigel
- Cayla Jocelyn Houston
- Meredith Makenzie Johnston
- Shelby Lynn Kent
- Emily Grace Levins
- Sarah Kennedy Long
- Bayllon David Matson
- Elianna Teresa Morales
- David Kaden Odom
- Chase Randal Pugh
- Wyatt Lee Ramsey
- Madison Lee Rowinsky
- Leila Katherine Sanders
- Dustin James Santinelli
- Alana Gayle Shelly
- McKenna Rae Simmons
- Aubrey Michelle Stuckey
- Preston Clay Wilson
- Charles Michael Wood
Magna Cum Laude 3.85 and above
- Logan Taylor Faith
- Caitlyn Sarah Gibson
- Emma Sage Gilmore
- Daniel Liam McGaha
Cum Laude 3.5 and above
- Ryan Steven Andrews
- Riley Marie Blackwell
- Cason Terry Burkett
- Michael Bo Cody
- James Matthew Gruenwald
- Chase Eben Hampton
- Trent Austin Knighten
- Arianna Nicole Littler
- Braeden O’Bryan McGhee
- Megan Taylor McGhee
- Jaidyn Gaia Nordman
- Devin Jeremy Wade Okahashi
- Julia Saige Roberson
- Wesley Sanders
- Vivyan Rebekah Smith
- Kristopher Kole Stewart
- Payton Jean Stoner
Graduating in alphabetical order
- Brendon-Jovahn Toves Barcinas
- John Caleb Beczkowski
- Leah Kaitlyn Berry
- Cody Lockart Beverly
- Brody Lane Black
- Michael Odell Bowen
- Aiden Sean Broadhead
- Na’khya La’shay Brown
- Anastasia Marie Bryan
- David Cordell Bryant
- Greyson Michael Burkette
- Kadence Marie Burklund
- Landon Michael Chavers
- Nathan Ryan Chavers
- Aron Isiah Chavira
- Bailey Joy Danielson
- Kevin Joshua Diamond
- Brittany Ann Fell
- Kailey Lynn Fisher
- Austin James-Monroe Floyd
- Josie Marina Franklin
- Miranda Nicole Frantz
- Donovin James Gamewell
- Payton Trey Gilliam
- Philip Earl Gilman, Jr.
- Lisa Froese Ginter
- Bradley Ryan Hamilton
- Caleb Mason Hassebrock
- Maliki Maulik Haynes
- Kerry John Hicks, Jr.
- Collin Clay Howard
- Johnnie Lynn Howell, Jr.
- Wyatt Lee Jarvis
- Jamarkus Devon Jefferson
- Ashton Anthony Julian-Watts
- Olivia Paige Lassiter
- Sarah Grace Long
- Keeth Cooper Martinez
- Raven Cheyenne McCarthy
- Leah Elizabeth McCoy
- Ruth Nicole Mobley
- Alexis Linda Moya
- Ashley Charlene Nims
- Corey Blaize Parrish
- Kyleigh Adrianna Peebles
- Derek Anthony Peters
- Rustin Kyle Pope
- Matthew Howard Pruitt
- William Grant Ray, Jr.
- Jacob Joseph Glen Reid
- Adian Juel Rodriguez
- David Zane Rolin
- Simeon Sanders
- Tyler Jim Shaw
- Jamiah Danieal Shoemo
- Anthony Dewayne Slate, III
- Paige Elizabeth Smith
- Anna Leigh Spence
- Alyssa Paige Stabler
- John Michael Ward
- Briar Colton Weaver
- T’ahna Ahmir Wesley
- Gage Rowan Wilson
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Authorities Searching For Missing Century Woman Last Seen In Flomaton
May 26, 2023
Authorities are searching for a 33-year old Century woman last seen three months ago in Flomaton.
Britton Leigh Baisden left the Flomaton area on March 23 and has not been seen since, according to information just released. Her direction of travel was not known.
The Flomaton Police Department said she lives in Century but was known to frequently travel through Flomaton.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811 or their local law enforcement agency.
NOAA Predicts A Near Normal 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
May 26, 2023
NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year.
NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season.
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less active than recent years, due to competing factors — some that suppress storm development and some that fuel it — driving this year’s overall forecast for a near-normal season.
After three hurricane seasons with La Nina present, NOAA scientists predict a high potential for El Nino to develop this summer, which can suppress Atlantic hurricane activity. El Nino’s potential influence on storm development could be offset by favorable conditions local to the tropical Atlantic Basin.
NOAA is forecasting a range of 12 to 17 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 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). NOAA has a 70% confidence in these ranges.
“As we saw with Hurricane Ian, it only takes one hurricane to cause widespread devastation and upend lives. So regardless of the number of storms predicted this season, it is critical that everyone understand their risk and heed the warnings of state and local officials. Whether you live on the coast or further inland, hurricanes can cause serious impacts to everybody in their path,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
DeSantis Signs Bill With Expanded Sales Tax Holiday, Permanent Exemption For Baby Products
May 26, 2023
Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed what he says in the largest tax relief plan in Florida’s history, providing Florida families with $2.7 billion in tax relief during the 2023–2024 fiscal year. The tax relief package includes a permanent exemption for baby and toddler necessities such as strollers, cribs, diapers, and baby wipes. Additionally, the tax relief package includes two back-to-school sales tax holidays lasting 14 days each, two disaster preparedness sales tax holidays lasting 14 days each, and a freedom summer sales tax holiday on recreational items and children’s toys that will last from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Permanent sales tax exemptions included in the tax relief package will save Florida families nearly $234 million. Those exemptions are targeted to cover baby and toddler needs like cribs, playpens, strollers, child safety products, diapers, baby wipes, bottles, and clothing and shoes for children under age 5. Other items permanently exempt from sales tax will include oral hygiene products like toothbrushes and toothpaste and firearm safety devices.
- Sales tax holidays included in the tax relief package for the 2023–2024 fiscal year:
- Back-to-School sales tax holidays will take place July 24 – August 6, 2023, and January 1 – January 14, 2024.
- Disaster Preparedness sales tax holidays will take place May 27 – June 9, 2023, and August 26 – September 8, 2023.
- The Freedom Summer sales tax holiday lasts from Memorial Day through Labor Day of this year.
- The Tools and Equipment sales tax holiday will take place from September 2 – September 8, 2023.
Additionally, the tax relief package includes a one-year sales tax exemption on gas stoves and Energy Star appliances. There will also be a reduction in the tax rate on business rent from the current 5.5% down to 4.5% effective December 1, 2023, to help small businesses keep more of their profits.
“Because of President Biden’s disastrous economic policies, Florida families are feeling the pressure of inflation on their wallets,” said DeSantis. “But in Florida, we are ensuring that our state’s economic success gets passed on to the people that made it possible. I will continue to push smart fiscal policy that will allow Florida families to keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets. Stronger families make a stronger Florida.”
Palacios Leads Pensacola To 6-2 Win Over Braves
May 26, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos got back in the win column on Thursday night, defeating the Mississippi Braves by a score of 6-2.
Luis Palacios (W, 2-1) took charge in a strong pitching performance, allowing two runs over 6.0 innings to earn the win.
The Blue Wahoos scored three runs on four singles in the first against Domingo Robles (L, 3-3), with RBI singles from Victor Mesa Jr. and Will Banfield followed by a double steal and a throwing error on catcher Tyler Tolve.
Banfield added another RBI single in the third as part of a three-hit night to extend the Pensacola lead to 4-0. Drew Lugbauer hit a two-run homer in the fourth, his third homer in as many nights, to account for Mississippi’s only offense of the night.
Ynmanol Mariñez drove in a pair with a two-run double in the eighth for his first Double-A hit, and Sean Reynolds locked down the win with a pair of hitless innings of relief.
The Blue Wahoos remain 5.0 games clear of second place Montgomery in the South Division with 27 games to play in the first half.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Braves on Friday at Trustmark Park.
written by Erik Bremer
ECSO: Century Man Threw Brick Or Rock Through Woman’s Window
May 25, 2023
A Century man is facing a felony charge after allegedly throwing a brick or rock through a woman’s window.
Brooks Griggs III, 53 , was charged with felony launching a missile into a dwelling and misdemeanor criminal mischief between $200 and $1,000.
Griggs allegedly threw a brick or rock through a window on Pond Street. A resident told deputies that she observed Griggs running away, and she said everyone in the neighborhood had been “having issues” with him destroying their property, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Griggs later arrived back at his home in a vehicle, sticking his head out of a passenger window and asking deputies if they were looking for him, according to an arrest report. He was then detained.
Brooks remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday with bond set at $15,500.
Rabid Fox Bites Three In Bratt, Rabid Bat Reported In Florida; Now A Rabid Bat Is Confirmed Near Flomaton
May 25, 2023
Days after three people were bitten by a rabid fox in Bratt and someone had an encounter with a rabid bat in Escambia County, Florida, officials say someone was exposed to a rabid bat near Flomaton.
On Wednesday, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the rabies exposure near Flomaton.
“This should be a stern reminder that all pets should be properly vaccinated against rabies, given the circumstances of rabid animals now in the same general area,” Alabama Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Dee W. Jones said.
Last Friday, the Florida Department of Health (DOH-Escambia) issued a Rabies Alert for Escambia County, Florida, after three people were confirmed to be exposed to a rabid fox and one person was exposed to a rabid bat.
While the Escambia health department did not specify a location, NorthEscambia.com independently confirmed that three people were bit by a rabid fox in Bratt, in the general area of Northview High School and Travis Nelson Park.
“Rabies is a potentially fatal disease. It is important not to handle wild animals, to be aware of unusual acting animals, and to keep pets vaccinated against rabies,” said Marie Mott, DOH-Escambia administrator.
Mott recommended the following precautions:
- Keep rabies vaccinations up to date for all pets and at-risk livestock.
- Do not allow your pets to run free. Follow leash laws by keeping pets and livestock secured on your property. If your pet or livestock are bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately and contact Escambia County Animal Services at (850) 595-0097.
- Support animal control in efforts to reduce feral and stray animal populations.
- Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or regularly vaccinated.
- Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals with outdoor food sources such as uncovered trash or litter.
- Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home.
- Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly.
- Prevent bats from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, churches, schools, and other similar areas, where they might come in contact with people and pets.
- Persons who have been bitten or scratched by wild or domestic animals should seek medical attention and report the injury to the DOH-Escambia at (850) 595-6700.
New: Get Your Vehicle Registration In Molino – Without Waiting In Line
May 25, 2023
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford has introduced a new way to pick up registrations from his office in Molino without the need to get in line.
The Molino tax collector office now has ExpressWay lockers.
Here’s how it works:
- Renew your registration online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
- Receive an email from “Luxer One” when your registration is ready.
- Scan your pickup code at the locker.
- No need to wait in line.
The Escambia County Tax Collector Molino Office is located at 6440 North Highway 95A, in the Molino Community Center complex.
Contributed photo.