Atmore Police: Pensacola Man Charged After Drugs, Fake Money, Car Chase, Shots Fired Incident
March 28, 2023
A Pensacola man is facing charges in Alabama on drug charges after what Atmore Police described as incident involving fake money for drugs, a car chase and shots fired.
Charles Robinson Anthony, 26, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia charges filed by the Atmore Police Department.
Sunday, Atmore Police responded to a reported shots fired incident in the area of Highway 21 and Poarch Road, near the Wind Creek Casino. In an area parking lot, a deputy from the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office spotted one of the vehicles described by a witness as being involved in the incident. When the deputy approached the driver, later identified as Robinson, he ran from the scene but was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, according to Atmore Police Sgt. Darrell McMann.
“Officers interviewed Robinson and were able to determine through statements and evidence that Robinson attempted to sell narcotics to suspects in a second vehicle who attempted to pay Robinson with fake currency with “Motion Picture Only” stamped on the fake currency,” McMann Said. “The second vehicle sped away and Robinson began pursuing the vehicle. During the pursuit, one of the occupants of the vehicle shot at Robinson striking his vehicle at least one time.”
Police said the occupants of the second vehicle were not located.
“The incident is still under investigation and additional charges are forthcoming,” McMann added.
Northview Drops Monday Night Game To West Florida (With Gallery)
March 28, 2023
West Florida 11, Northview 5
The Northview Chiefs took an early lead but couldn’t hang on Monday night as they lost to West Florida 11-5.
The Chiefs took a 2-0 lead on a Josh Landis double in the bottom of the first inning before West Florida tied it up in the top of the third. The Jaguars jumped ahead with five runs in the fifth.
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Tyler Shaw went for six innings for Northview, giving up six hits and seven runs while striking out eight. Kayden Odom pitches two-thirds of the final inning, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out one. Landis tossed one-third of an inning, giving up two hits and four runs.
Landis was 4-4 at the plate for the Chiefs. Northview also had one hit each from Shaw, Luke Bridges, Rustin Pope, Jamarkus Jefferson, Wyatt Scruggs and Cason Burkett.
On Tuesday, the Chiefs will host the Washington Wildcats at 7:00.
Northview 8, West Florida 2 (JV)
Also Monday, the Northview Chiefs junior varsity team beat the West Florida High Jaguars JV team 8-2.
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No Injuries On School Bus Rear-Ended By Pickup Truck In Cantonment
March 27, 2023
There were no injuries reported on an Escambia County school bus rear-ended Monday afternoon on Highway 297A in Cantonment.
The crash happened about 1:50 p.m. on Highway 297A at Pemberton Lane. A pickup truck crashed into the rear of bus 31-17, causing significant damage to the front of the truck and damage to the rear bumper of the bus.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further information.
This was the second significant crash in Cantonment during the past week involving an Escambia County school bus. On March 21, a bus driver pulled into the path of a car driven at a high rate of speed on Highway 29 at Archer Road, FHP said. None of the students on the bus was injured, and the driver of the car suffered minor injuries.
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Tate Softball’s Strike Out Cancer Game Is Friday
March 27, 2023
The Tate Aggies 13th Annual Strike Out For Cancer softball game will be this Friday. Last year, the event raised $31,000 for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
The Aggies will host the West Florida Lady Jags; the junior varsity game will be at 5 p.m. and the varsity game will follow at 7 p.m.
Admission is by donation. Fish dinners will be $15, and egg rolls will be $2 or three for $5. Other concessions will be available.
Pictured: The 2022 Strike Out Cancer event raised $31,000 for the American Cancer Society. NorthEscambia.com file photos by Stephani Pyron and others, click to enlarge.
Just One Century Candidate Responds To Our Questions Before Tuesday Special Election
March 27, 2023
NorthEscambia.com submitted a questionnaire to each of the four candidates seeking two seats on the Century Town Council.
Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall.
The questionnaire was created as a secure Google Form. Each candidate received the exact same questions in the same order, and they were warned that responses would not be spell checked or edited. A link to the questionnaire was texted to the cell phone listed by each candidate with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections. Additionally, a link to the response form, an advance copy of the questions and detailed instructions were emailed to the email address each candidate listed on Supervisor of Elections forms. They were given a deadline of just over seven days to complete and submit their responses. This was a free service offered equally to each candidate.
Only one candidate, Alicia Johnson, submitted a response; three did not submit a response or make any contact with NorthEscambia.com regarding the questionnaire.
Here is the response. Click the linked candidate name to continue:
Century Town Council, Seat 3
- Shelisa McCall (no response received)
- Evelyn Webber (no response received)
Century Town Council, Seat 4
- Alicia Johnson (click for responses)
- Eddie Hammond (no response received)
George Stone Technical College Top 10 In State Industry Certifications
March 27, 2023
George Stone Technical College ninth in Florida for industry certifications earned by students, according to the school district.
GSTC students earned 330 industry-recognized certifications across a multitude of industries and disciplines. The certifications ranked GSTC and the Escambia County Public Schools ninth out of 67 counties for the most certifications earned among technical colleges and centers throughout the state of Florida.
“I’m extremely proud of the accomplishments of our students and the efforts of our teachers. These certifications are a result of their hard work and commitment to their craft,” said GSTC Principal TJ Rollins.
Atmore Man Charged With Fleeing From Florida Deputies
March 27, 2023
An Atmore man is facing a felony charged after allegedly fleeing from Florida deputies on Pensacola Beach.
Stanley Maliek Griffin, 25, was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement with lights and siren activated.
While patrolling the area of Via De Luna Drive and Avenida 14, an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy reported that when he got behind a black Chevrolet Impala, it made an abrupt u-turn and began traveling west on Via De Luna before coming to a complete stop in the left lane of travel. The deputy’s blue lights and siren were not activated at the time.
The deputy turned on blue lights and siren, at which time Griffin drove away at about 30 mph before stopping just over a mile away at the Hampton Inn, according to an arrest report.
Deputies reported three open 12-ounce Big Wave Golden Ale beer bottles and one 750 ml Sunshine Bliss Grape Vine Wine bottle in plain view inside the vehicle.
In addition to the fleeing and eluding arrest, Griffin was also cited with possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and for stopping on a highway.
Griffin was released on a $2,500 bond.
Escambia Man Gets Six Years For Beating Small Dog
March 27, 2023
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to six years in prison for beating a small dog.
Andrew Vetters was sentenced to aggravated animal cruelty and trespassing after previously pleading no contest.
According to investigators, Vetters entered his roommate’s private bedroom without her permission and abused her dog.
“This abuse was captured on a camera and the disturbing footage depicted the defendant as he violently beat the small dog on several occasions,” the State Attorney’s Office said.
Once released from prison, Vetters will be on probation for four years.
Florida Gas Prices Slip About A Dime
March 27, 2023
Florida gas prices are still responding to a big drop in the oil market that occurred two weeks ago, according to AAA.
The state average declined nine cents per gallon last week, with retail prices averaging $3.37 per gallon on Sunday. In Escambia County, the average was lower at $3.25. In North Escambia, gas prices bottomed at at $3.18 Sunday at a station on Muscogee Road, while in Pensacola a low of $3 a gallon could be found on Nine Mile Road.
After plunging 17% to a new 2023 low – two weeks ago - the U.S. price of oil recouped some of those losses last week, after rising 4%. That could limit how much further gas prices fall. Since it often takes two weeks for retail prices to adjust to movement in the futures market, it’s possible that retail gas prices fall a little further this week, before leveling out or inching higher next week.
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Blue Jacket Jamboree, Easter Egg Drop And Livestock Show Held Saturday In Molino (With Photo Galleries)
March 26, 2023
Hundreds of people attended the Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino Saturday.
The Easter Bunny was on hand for a big egg hunt. The event also included arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, a car show and more.
All proceeds from the Blue Jacket Jamboree will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
For a Blue Jacket Jamboree photo gallery (including egg hunt and car show), click or tap here.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree was held in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show. For a photo gallery from the livestock show, click here.
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