Fire In Beulah Regional Park Restroom Under Investigation
May 11, 2022
A fire in the restrooms at the Beulah Regional Park is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Escambia Fire Rescue responded about 5:45 Tuesday morning to the fire, which caused minor damage.
The official cause of the fire has not been determined. However, a sign on a restroom door later Tuesday indicated that the restrooms are closed due to vandalism.
There were no injuries reported.
The park is located at 7820 Mobile Highway, just east of Highway 99.
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Two Kids, Adult Driver Seriously Injured In Beulah Crash
May 11, 2022
There were multiple injuries in a two vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Beulah.
The crash occurred about 2:15 p.m. on Mobile Highway near Jamesville Road, about a half mile east of Beulah Elementary School.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 39-year old female driver from Pensacola was traveling east on Mobile Highway when she swerved left into oncoming traffic to avoid a stopped vehicle. She hit an oncoming pickup truck driven by a 24-year old man from Lillian, Alabama. The pickup truck and a trailer it was towing overturned into a ditch.
The SUV driver and a 14-year old female passenger were seriously injured. Another passenger in the SUV, a seven year old boy, was critically injured.
The pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries. His passenger, a 24-year old male from Cantonment, was not injured.
Troopers said everyone involved in the crash was wearing a seat belt.
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Northview Headed To Regional Final After 7-3 Win Over Paxton
May 11, 2022
The Northview Chiefs beat Paxton 7-3 Tuesday night in Bratt in the 1A regional semifinals.
Jamarkus Jefferson earned the win for the Northview Chiefs, allowing two hits and two runs in four and two-thirds innings while striking out six. Burkett threw two and one third innings in relief.
Jefferson and Wyatt Scruggs led Northview at the plate, both going 2-3. Burkett, Luke Bridges and Kaden Odom each added a hit.
Northview will travel to top seed Holmes County Friday night in Bonifay for the regional final. Holmes County advanced by beating jay 7-3 Tuesday night.
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Tate Falls Short In Regional Quarterfinal
May 11, 2022
The Tate Aggies fell short in the 6A regional quarterfinals Tuesday night, losing 3-1 to First Coast in Jacksonville.
Josiah Glodfelter went six innings for Tate, giving up four hits and three runs in six innings while striking out a dozen and walking just one.
Madox Land led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-4. Clif Quiggins, Bray Touchstone, Frankie Randal, Jackson Penton and Cade Kelly had one hit each for Tate.
The Tate Aggies finished their season at 23-4.
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Wahoos Blast Past Rocket City
May 11, 2022
Griffin Conine hit a two-run triple and circled the bases on a throwing error in the eighth inning, breaking a late tie and leading the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to a 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday evening.
With two outs and two men on base in the eighth in a 1-1 game, Conine hit a liner past a diving Trey Cabbage in right field to put the Blue Wahoos ahead by a pair. When the relay throw to third went into foul territory, Conine completed the circuit for the biggest play of the night.
The game began as a pitchers’ duel, as Pensacola’s George Soriano and Rocket City’s Brett Kerry traded zeroes. The Trash Pandas took the game’s first lead in the third inning on an Orlando Martinez RBI single, but the Blue Wahoos turned a Conine walk and a Luis Aviles Jr. sacrifice fly into the tying run in the fourth. Soriano delivered his first Double-A quality start, striking out a season-high eight batters over 6.0 one-run innings.
Conine’s triple against Sean McLaughlin (L, 1-2) made a winner of Josh Simpson (W, 2-0), who continued his dominant run with 2.0 scoreless relief innings and has now started his season with 15.2 scoreless frames.
Eli Villalobos (S, 2) allowed a solo home run to Braxton Martinez in the ninth, but struck out the next three batters to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Wednesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
McDavid Man Accused Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
May 10, 2022
A McDavid man is accused of ramming a vehicle with three occupants.
Jimmy Robert Wiggins, Jr., 43, was charged with two counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of criminal mischief. He was released on a $9,000 bond.
The incident occurred April 4, and Wiggins was just recently arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Wiggins was driving a 2008 red Dodge Ram when he allegedly began to follow a SUV on Rigby Road near Bratt. Three individuals inside the SUV told deputies the same details, according to an arrest report.
The incident stemmed from an alleged relationship that one of the female SUV occupants was having with another man, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
There were no injuries in the incident, and the SUV had about $300 in damages to the passenger side of the rear bumper.
One of the three SUV occupants declined to press charges.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships To Tate, Northview Seniors
May 10, 2022
The Barrineau Park Historical Society recently awarded two academic scholarships.
Northview High School senior Ethan Kilburn was awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship. He plans to attend the University of West Florida in the fall to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.
Tate High School senior Alyssa Daniels was awarded a $1,000 Stephen Jogan academic scholarship. She will attend the University of Florida in the fall and major in sports management.
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Otto Hill Recreation Area Closed For Renovations
May 10, 2022
The Otto Hill Recreation Area along the Perdido River is closed for renovations, according to the Northwest Florida Water Management District. No timeframe has been announced for reopening.
The Otto Hill Recreation Area is located at 2401 Jacks Branch Road, just south of Fillingim Landing. It has a pavilion, portable toilet and reservation only campsite in addition to river access.
There are several short hiking trails — one of which leads to a picturesque sandbar approximately 100 yards from the main camp site. Under normal conditions, the river is shallow enough in this area to provide a fantastic swimming spot for children, according to the water district.
A short swim or paddle across the river leads visitors to another sandbar and more sunbathing opportunities.
Pictured: The Otto Hill Recreation Area on the Perdido River off Jacks Branch Road. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
For The 11th Year, Navy Federal Recognized As Fortune 100 Best Company To Work For
May 10, 2022
For the 11th straight year, Navy Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune, remaining the only credit union to be recognized on this annual list. With over 8,000 employees at its Greater Pensacola Operations, Navy Federal also remains the largest private sector employer in Northwest Florida.
“Our team members are what make up Navy Federal’s award-winning culture,” said Kara Cardona, executive vice president of Greater Pensacola & Contact Center Operations at Navy Federal Credit Union. “Whether it’s guiding a member on the frontline or executing on big ideas that improve our employee experience, they always fulfill the mission and so it’s only right we take care of them with that same commitment.”
Rankings are based on company data and confidential employee feedback from surveys that assess how well the company is creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
Navy Federal was No. 76 on the list. Fortune also noted that:
- 96% of employees consider the employee benefits offered to be special and unique.
- 95% of Navy Federal employees are proud to tell others where they work.
- 94% of employees feel good about the ways Navy Federal contributes to the community.
- 91% of employees feel treated as an equal employee, regardless of position level.
“We’re proud of our team and their dedication to outstanding service,” said Britton Bloch, vice president of talent acquisition strategy and recruiting of Navy Federal. “We believe when employees feel valued and taken care of well, they experience more joy at work and are highly engaged in serving our members and our mission.”
In addition to the Fortune 100 selection, Navy Federal is regularly recognized for its quality work environment that allows employees to develop professionally through various offered trainings while prioritizing our members and our mission. The credit union ranked #7 among large organizations on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld 2021 Best Plac
2022 Escambia County Disaster Guide Now Available For Download
May 10, 2022
The 2022 Escambia County Disaster Guide is now available for digital download and will soon be available in print.
The guide includes need-to-know local information on hurricanes and other hazards including flooding, tornadoes, extreme temperatures, fires, terrorism, pandemics, earthquakes, nuclear explosions and more.
To download the guide (pdf, 54 MB), click or tap here.