Two Escambia Sheriff’s Office K-9s Retire
April 28, 2022
Two Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9s are retiring.
A celebration was held Wednesday for K-9 Thor and K-9 Bady. They enjoyed pup-safe cakes and received a jar of treats from Sheriff Chip Simmons.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Blanked In Biloxi
April 28, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos got another solid start from Cody Mincey, but couldn’t get the bats going in a 2-0 to the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday night.
A two-run homer from Joey Wiemer in the first inning gave Biloxi an early lead, and Shuckers starter Tyler Herb (W, 2-1) struck out eight over 6.0 scoreless innings as he kept the Blue Wahoos at bay.
Mincey (L, 0-1) recovered to complete 5.0 innings on only 70 pitches, but the early home run was too much to overcome.
Pensacola got a pair of singles from Luis Aviles, Jr., a single from Troy Johnston and a double from Griffin Conine in their second shutout loss of the season. A trio of lefty relievers – Josh Simpson, Andrew Nardi and Jefry Yan – struck out five Biloxi batters over 3.0 scoreless innings for the Blue Wahoos. Robbie Hitt (S, 1) worked a tidy ninth to earn the save.
The game was played in just over two hours, the fastest game for the Blue Wahoos this season.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Biloxi Shuckers on Thursday night.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
ECUA Conducting Controlled Burn At CWRF Near Gonzalez
April 28, 2022
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is conducting a controlled burn Thursday and Friday in the area of the Central Water Reclamation Facility (CWRF) in Gonzalez.
The burn will be dependent upon daily weather conditions and an approved permit from the Florida Forest Service.
Conditions will be evaluated each morning and ECUA’s burn-certified contractor will conduct the burn operations, which are scheduled to begin at approximately 9 a.m. each day. These burn activities are a part of ECUA’s management plan for the ecological restoration of forest lands at the CWRF site.
The ECUA’s CWRF property is in the Gonzalez community and mostly lies south of Becks Lake Road, west of the Escambia River. A small amount of ECUA’s property north of Becks Lake Road will be included in this prescribed burn operation.
Although efforts will be made to ensure smoke will not affect roadways, drivers should exercise caution in the event smoke does lead to reduced visibility on the area’s roads.
New Beulah Fire Station Groundbreaking Set; May Be Named ‘The Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station’
April 27, 2022
Escambia County is set to break ground on the new Beulah Fire Station on May 6, and it will likely be named in honor of two local heroes.
“It will be my intention to dedicate the facility to two men and their families who have sacrificed so much over the years to this community and this station,” Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh wrote on his blog.
He intends to ask the commission to approve the name “The Bradshaw-McNair Fire Station” in honor of Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw who died in the line of duty in November 2019, and Chief Steve McNair who dedicated over 50 years to fire service in Beulah.
A paid fire crew has staffed the current Beulah Fire Station since October 2021 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Volunteers cover responses at other times.
The groundbreaking is scheduled for Friday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. and will be open to the public. The new station will be built directly behind the current fire station on Nine Mile Road.
Pictured top: Chief Dwain S. Bradshaw (left) and Chief Steve McNair (right). NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Man Wins $1 Million In Lottery Scratch-Off Purchased At Nine Mile Publix
April 27, 2022
An Alabama man won a $1 million Florida Lottery scratch-off prize after a stop at a Nine Mile Road Publix.
Earnest Dillard, age 47 of Mobile, claimed the $1 million prize in the 500x Cash Scratch-Off game at lottery headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
Dillard purchased his winning ticket from the Publix on Nine Mile Road at Pine Forest Road. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the $50 winning ticket.
Alabama Reopens Driver’s License Offices After Week Closure
April 27, 2022
Alabama has reopened driver’s license offices across the state after migrating from a decades old system into the new Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Driver License System, simply known as LEADS.
Alabama citizens now have access to a variety of new options and such enhanced services as allowing individuals to pre-apply for the Alabama Driver License and enter all necessary information prior to visiting a local office.
Additionally, the system now offers expanded online services including but not limited to:
- Ability to update their addresses
- Ability to pay and reinstate their licenses
- Ability to upload U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Medical Cards
- Ability to view Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Hazmat background checks
- Ability to issue duplicate licenses to eligible foreign nationals
- Ability to pre-apply for individuals who are requesting an Alabama License for the first time
In addition to the new hardware, tremendous amounts of data received since 1970 has been converted into LEADS.
Cantonment Man Fled Disturbance, Jumped On Vehicle And Tossed Drugs, ECSO Says
April 27, 2022
A Cantonment man allegedly damaged items at a Gonzalez home during a disturbance, damaged a vehicle by jumping on it and tossed a bag containing marijuana has he ran from deputies.
Courtney Markeet Thompkins, 28, was charged with criminal mischief, possession of marijuana over 20 grams, and resisting arrest without violence.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call in the 2000 block of Chemstrand Road.
Deputies said Thompkins fled the scene.
While running Thompkins dropped a dark-colored backpack, containing a felony amount of marijuana, and then began jumping fences to get away, according to the ECSO.
Deputy Smith and K-9 Heist began tracking Thompkins, who had multiple outstanding felony warrants.
While fleeing from deputies, Thompkins ran through the intersection of Longbranch Road and Liberty Loop Drive where he jumped on top of a Kia Santa Fe, causing damage to the roof, deputies said.
Thompkins had outstanding warrants for larceny, criminal mischief, vehicle theft, battery and possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon.
Tate Improves To 20-2 With Win Over Niceville; Northview Gets Big District Win Over Jay
April 27, 2022
Tate 9, Niceville 6
The Tate Aggies beat Niceville 9-6 Tuesday night.
Josiah Glodfelter went three innings for Tate, allowing four runs, four hits and striking out three. Dalton Biggs allowed three hits and two runs while striking out seven in four innings.
Madox Land led the Aggies at the plate, going 3-3. Frankie Randall and Kirk Mosley had two hits each. Ethan McAnally, Jay Davis and Bray Davis had one hit apiece.
The Tate Aggies are now 20-2 on the season.
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Tate 5, Niceville 0 (JV)
Northview 9, Jay 5
The Northview Chiefs got a big district win Tuesday night over Jay 9-5.
Jay’s Dunsford homered in the first inning to give Jay a 3-0 lead, but Northview sealed the win with a six-run third inning.
Jamarkus Jefferson pitched the win for the Chiefs, allowing nine hits and five runs in six innings while striking out seven. Odom pitched one inning in relief, allowing one hit and striking out one.
For Jay, pitcher Andrew Diamond allowed seven runs, and eight hits while striking out one in two and third innings. Kaden Strength and Justin Smarr pitched in relief.
Josh Landis led Northview at the plate, going 3-3. Jefferson, Odom, Luke Bridge and Rustin Pope each had two hit. Ethan Collier added one.
For Jay, Diamond, Elijah Melvin, Ethan McDonald and Kade Kilbreath had two hits each.
Pictured Tate varsity and junior varsity beat Niceville Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Students Of Year Honored From Each Escambia District School By ECCPTA
April 27, 2022
The Escambia County Council of PTAs and PTSAs held their Student of the Year Awards Tuesday night at Washington High School.
The following students were recognized:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
A.K. Suter — Alexa Brooks
Bellview — Elliott Crocker
Beulah — Morgan Fuqua
Blue Angels — Abel Brown-Adams
Bratt — Jeremy Lane Lisenby
Brentwood — Ananda Hall
C.A. Weis — Skylah Jones
Cordova Park — Aaliyah Smith
Ensley — Eva Estrup
Escambia Westgate — Jubal Johnson
Ferry Pass — Aden Khan
Global Learning — Journee Williams
Helen Caro — Xavier Blacksher
Jim Allen — Maddox Mims
Kingsfield — Shaelyn Salter
L.D. McArthur — Jasmine Evans
Lincoln Park — Aiden Major
Longleaf — Kiptyn Crosby
Molino Park — Zanylah Staten
Montclair — Morgan Burnette
Myrtle Grove — Lynx Powell
N.B. Cook — Sklyer Chiasson
Navy Point — Grettel Centeno
O.J. Semmes — Kamiaz Randall
Oakcrest — Thomas Joseph Musick
Pensacola Beach — Lauren Kalb
Pine Meadow — Caleb McCraney
Pleasant Grove — Braiden Morin
R.C. Lipscomb — Carver Quinn
Reinhardt Holm — Derenya Griffin
Scenic Heights — Ma’lik Lee
Sherwood — Cristian West
Warrington — Alyana Pugh
West Pensacola — Keria Nolan
MIDDLE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS, SPECIAL CENTERS
Bellview Middle School — Nhu Hoang
Beulah Academy of Science — Brooklyn Carmack
Beulah Middle — Eleazar East
Brown Barge Middle — Sammy Sells
Ernest Ward Middle — Dallas McCarthy
Escambia Westgate — Elizabeth Jackson
Ferry Pass Middle — Me-Kayla Dixon
J.H. Workman Middle — Addison Cook Rayauna Stokes
Bailey Middle — Isabella Kirk
Ransom Middle — Aveononna Shatina Powe
Warrington Middle — J’Kyla Huff
Success Academy — (did not participate)
Washington High — Shayla Griffin
Henry McMillan School — Marvin Eugene Watts, Jr.
Escambia High — James Wheeler
Escambia Westgate — Aryauni Moultrie
Northview High — Michael Odell Bowen
Pace Center for Girls — Avery Jones
Pensacola High — Nataniel Agustin
Pine Forest High — Amanda Taylor
Tate High — Carter Pitts
West Florida High — Devin Lowell
Tate Lady Aggies Get Big 18-3 Senior Night Win Over Washington
April 27, 2022
The Tate Lady Aggies earned a big 18-3 senior night win over Washington Tuesday night.
Jordan Smith earned the win in the circle for Tate, allowing seven hits and three runs while striking out three.
Courtney Lundquist and Kennedy Turner led the Lady Aggies at the plate with three hits each. Christina Mason and Sophia Jones had two hits each. Karea Wine, Jordan Smith and Michayla Kent each had a hit.
Before the game, Tate honored seniors Sophia Jones, Aaliyah Jordan, Michayla Kent, Courtney Lundquist, Christina Mason and Kennedy Turner.
