Grand Opening Held For Pump Hair Studio, Century’s Newest Business
October 15, 2024
A ribbon cutting was held Monday afternoon for a new hair salon in Century, the first ribbon cutting for a new business in the town in quite some time.
Pump Hair Studio is located at 8351 North Century Boulevard, next door to CVS.
Owner Tabitha Schoonover said he is proud to be part of the Century community as she opens.
“I grew up in Century, and I hate to see a lot of these buildings closed down,” Schoonover said after the ribbon cutting. “So, I said from the beginning that if I ever open up anything, it will be in Century. I want our town to be better.”
With about seven years’ experience, she is a graduate of George Stone Technical College. She has worked at Fantastic Sams, Ulta Beauty and on her own. She is license master in Redken hair color and others.
Eyelash artist Misty Gafford is also located inside the studio.
For an appointment or more information, call (850) 366-4036.
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Northview Beats Laurel Hill In Three Sets In Volleyball Rural District 1 Quarterfinal
October 15, 2024
The Northview Chiefs beat the Laurel Hill Hoboes in three straight sets Monday in the quarterfinals of the FHSAA Rural District 1 volleyball tournament.
Northview won by scores of 25-15, 25-19, 25-8.
No. 4 seed Northview will face No. 1 seed Jay at 4 p.m. Tuesday in semifinal action as No. 2 Baker plays No. 3 Central at 6 p.m. The semifinal games are all at Baker High School. The championship game is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Baker.
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Tate Aggies Fall To Pace In District Tournament Volleyball Opener
October 15, 2024
The No. 5 Tate Aggies fell to the No. 4 Pace Patriots 3-0 Monday night in Pace during the quarterfinals of the FHSAA 6A District 1 volleyball tournament.
Pace won by scores of 25-16, 25-21, 25-16.
Pace will face No. 1 seed Gulf Breeze in Gulf Breeze Tuesday.
The season ended for the Aggies at 14-10.
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Escambia County Jail Inmate To Be Charged With Beating Death Of Fellow Inmate
October 15, 2024
An Escambia County Jail inmate will be charged with the beating death of a fellow inmate, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say 36-year-old Jorge Luis Velasquez beat 42-year-old Kevin Tavall Johnson as they were in the same cell. Velasquez was charged with aggravated battery, while Johnson was hospitalized for treatment. Deputies were notified Saturday that Johnson had passed away from his injuries.
Jail records show Velasquez was first arrested on October 3 for trespassing, damaging property and resisting arrest. He was then charged with aggravated battery on a jail detainee, which is expected to be upgraded. He was also wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is being held without bond.
Johnson was arrested in March on larceny and drug charges, according to jail records.
Woman Charged After Chasing Kids With A Knife At Cantonment Birthday Party, ECSO Says
October 14, 2024
A woman was charged after allegedly chasing kids around with a knife and cutting one of them at what was described as a children’s birthday party late Sunday night in Cantonment.
Lisa Marie Bryant, 44, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated felony child abuse.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Bryant became irate at the birthday party on Irene Lane off Taylor Street about 11:19 p.m. Sunday and started to chase people.
Deputies said a 17-year-old was cut on the hand during the incident. The small laceration was not considered severe.
Bryant remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond. No further details about what led to the incident have been released.
Impact 100 Awards 12 Grants Totaling Over $1.2 Million
October 14, 2024
Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area on Sunday announced 12 grants totaling over $1.2 million to area nonprofit organizations.
The grant recipients of $100,670 each were:
ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY
Parent Booster USA, Inc., dba Navarre Band Parent Association, Inc.
Bands are Instrumental
West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc., dba UWF Historic Trust
Pensacola Children’s Museum: Our Town: A Space for All
EDUCATION
Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers, Inc.
Destination Independence
Pyramid, Inc.
Driving Innovative Opportunities for People with Disabilities
ENVIRONMENT & RECREATION
Dixon School of Arts and Sciences, Inc.
IMPACT 100 Natural Wonders Park at Dixon School of Arts and Sciences
Friends of Pensacola State Parks, Inc.
Inclusive Playground in Big Lagoon Park
FAMILY
My Father’s Arrows, Inc.
Rolling On to a Bigger Vision
Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Inc.
Cases for Kids
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Inc.
From Paris to Pensacola “Let us go to the Poor”
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Escambia County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.
Healthy Start Mobile Stork Stock
Ministry Village at Olive, Inc.
Tender Hearts Caring Hands Building
Vision of Hope, Inc.
Journeying to Independence
With 1,208 members this year, Impact 100 was able to award 12 grants of over $100,000 each to nonprofit organizations in the community for a total impact of over $1.2 million. Since its inception, Impact 100 has awarded 165 grants totaling more than $17 million to worthy nonprofits serving area communities.
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Tickets On Sale Now For SEC Soccer Tournament At Ashton Brosnaham Park
October 14, 2024
Twelve nationally ranked Southeastern Conference soccer teams will be competing for the SEC Championship title from Sunday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 10, at Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex off East 10 Mile Road.
Tickets are now one sale at pensacolasports.org. All-tournament passes are $45. Individual session tickets for the first round, quarterfinals and semifinals are $12 for adults and $7 for students/military. Tickets for the championship game on Sunday, Nov. 10, are $17 for adults and $12 for students/military. Taxes and service fees are included in the listed ticket prices. Kids 12 and under wearing a soccer jersey get in free with a paying adult on Sunday, Nov. 3 and on Tuesday, Nov. 5. A clear bag policy is in effect for this event. Admission is free for children 5 and under at all games.
This is the third year that Pensacola will host the tournament. Pensacola first hosted the tournament in 2022 and set SEC records for attendance.
“I’m so excited to host all of our friends from the SEC again this fall at the beautiful Ashton Brosnaham facility. I ask all sports fans in Escambia County to come to at least one game while the SEC tournament is here and see the elite play from these extremely talented student athletes,” Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said recently.
“The Pensacola community has embraced and welcomed our staff, the teams and the players over the last two years,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “The SEC Soccer Tournament is an outstanding experience for SEC soccer fans from across the region and will provide our student-athletes with lasting memories.”
On championship game day, Nov. 10, there will be a free Fan Fest from 11:30 a.m. until the start of championship game. There will be music, food trucks and interactive activities for all ages to enjoy.
Over the last seven years, the SEC has earned 52 NCAA Tournament bids – an average of more than seven per year – with all 14 member institutions making at least two appearances during that span. Eight different SEC teams have advanced to the Round of 16 since 2013 and the league has placed teams in the NCAA quarterfinals in nine of the last 10 seasons.
Pictured: The first record-setting SEC Women’s Soccer Tournament at Ashton Brosnaham Soccer Complex in October 2022. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Former Car Wash on Nine Mile Road Eyed For Drive-Thru Coffee Shop
October 14, 2024
A former car wash on Nine Mile Road could become a coffee shop soon.
A proposal set for an Escambia County Development Review pre-application meeting this week shows the nearly 30-year old building at 500 East Nine Mile Road being converted into a drive-thru coffee shop.
The plans (pictured left click to enlarge) were filed by Blue CPM, a commercial real estate firm. The name of the coffee shop has not been announced.
The building, which was constructed in 1997, was previously used as a car wash. The proposal shows using the existing structure and drive-thru section already in place inside the building. There will be no additional or expansions to the existing structure, according to the proposal, but there will be interior modifications. There will be no outside seating, and 12 parking spaces are in the proposal. Two small non-attached structures on the half-acre property will be removed.
The existing owner, Phoenix Fairfield LLC, bought the building in November 2023 for $395,000, following the closure of the car wash in mid-2023.
Estimated traffic of the drive-thru is around 40 vehicles per hour at its busiest.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee has not yet set a public hearing on the proposal.
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Tate Cheerleaders Hold Lil Aggies Fall Clinic
October 14, 2024
The Tate High School Cheerleaders held their annual Lil Aggies Fall Clinic over the weekend.
The Lil Aggies were able to show off their new skills during a parent’s showcase.
They will cheer during the home football game this Friday night, October 18.
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Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
October 14, 2024
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for October. They are Mileigh Clifford and Charles Waters, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.