Free Sand For Flood Prep Available In Escambia County
April 9, 2024
Escambia County has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas in advance of possible severe storms on Wednesday.
Winds will increase throughout the day on Wednesday, and Escambia County can expect to see wind gusts outside of severe storms of over 50 mph, and up to 80 mph during severe storms. Flash and minor river flooding are possible, with rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches expected and locally higher amounts around 6-8 inches.
The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297A
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School -available on northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.
Pictured: Sand as seen at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Design Underway For New Carver Park Community Center
April 9, 2024
Design plans are underway for a new county community center in Cantonment.
The proposed 3,200 square feet modular building will be located in Carver Park at Webb and Washington streets.
For nearly a decade, the very active Cantonment Improvement Committee has operated from a much smaller 600 square feet building that was dedicated as the Carver Park Resource Center. They have used the small space for computer instruction, food distributions, after-school programs, and meetings.
Escambia County earmarked $1.6 million of RESTORE funding last year for a new Carver Park Community Center. Last month, the county commission awarded a $216,195 contract to Dean Design Build, Inc. to design the new pre-manufactured modular building like the one recently completed at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park.
The preliminary site design is done and is set for a pre-application meeting on Wednesday with the Escambia County Development review committee.
The new facility will be located in the area of the existing Carver Park Resource Center and will be capable of accommodating a medium to large dividable meeting room, a warming kitchen, office space, a computer area and a storage room that can be utilized for food distribution, according to the county.
“I’m proud of another substantial county investment in the Carver Park community,” Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said. ” I could not be more thankful for the Cantonment Improvement Committee and all the positive changes they’ve spearheaded in their community over the last ten plus years.
“I can’t wait to see all the good work they will do and all the lives they will change in the new facility,” Barry continued.
The site plan also shows a new parking area with a drive-thru covered 12×12 canopy at the rear of the building. The current resource building will be moved and remain on site.
Pictured: The site design concept for a new Carver Park Community Center in Cantonment. Pictured inset: The 2015 ribbon cutting of the current Carver Park Resource Center. Pictured below: U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz meets with local citizens inside the current cramped resource center in 2018. Pictured bottom: The new Carver Park Community Center will be a modular building like the one recently completed at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park pictured during SEC soccer games on Saturday, April 6, 2024. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview And Beulah Middle FFA Chapters, Tate FFA Advisor Finalists For State Awards
April 9, 2024
Two local FFA chapters and one advisor were announced Monday as finalists for state FFA awards.
Beulah Middle School and Northview High School FFA chapters have been named finalists for the 2024 Chapter Agriculture Advocacy Award. Formerly the Food for America program, this program is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level.
Melissa Gibbs of the Tate High School FFA has been named a finalist for the Timothy H. Cribbs Advisor of the Year. The purpose of the FFA Advisor of the Year award is to recognize educators who have made a positive difference in the lives of their students. Individuals nominated must have taught for at least three years and have provided outstanding service to their FFA chapter, agricultural industry, and agricultural education.
State winners will be announced during the 96th annual Florida FFA state Convention in Orlando this June.
Pictured: The recent Fresh from Florida event at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Convicted Felon Facing Charges After Shooting Himself In The Foot In Bratt, Tossing Gun, ECSO Says
April 9, 2024
A convicted felon is facing charges after shooting himself in the foot at a home in Bratt and then tossing the gun, according to authorities.
Austin Lane Mosley, 28, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and destruction of evidence.
On January 16, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting victim at a home in the 6000 block of Morton Road. That’s where they found Mosley in the living room with a gunshot wound to his right foot.
He first told deputies that he had been shot by someone before running to his mother’s residence where he told her to call 911. He would not describe the firearm or how and where the incident occurred, according to an arrest report. He later told deputies that the shooting happened at Travis Nelson Park on Highway 4 before saying it occurred at Still Bridge before changing his story to state it happened in the backyard, the report states.
His mother told deputies Morris was on the phone arguing with a woman in the backyard and told her that he would kill himself before she heard a gunshot, the report states.
Mosley was transported to Baptist Hospital for treatment.
Deputies searched Travis Nelson Park and the area of Still Bridge but were unable to locate a firearm.
The ECSO said Mosley eventually admitted to shooting himself in the foot before throwing away the firearm to prevent it from being collected as evidence.
Mosley was also charged with aggravated battery when the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant for allegedly slapping his girlfriend across the face in February at a residence on Hecker Road in Century.
Mosley remained in the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning with bond set at $22,500.
Photos: Bratt Elementary Students View Solar Eclipse
April 9, 2024
Students at Bratt Elementary School had a chance to watch the eclipse Monday peering through clouds for a glimpse.
Escambia County Public Schools canceled all outdoor activities that were not approved by school principals. Students were instructed on safety protocols before viewing in organized activities such as the viewing at Bratt.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Eclipse The Pine Forest Eagles (With Photo Gallery)
April 9, 2024
The Northview Chiefs eclipsed the Pine Forest Eagles 6-3 Monday night in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Eagles were first on the board to take the lead in the first.
The Chiefs pulled ahead to a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the second on a Colby Pugh triple and scores on Jackson Bridge’s contact on a fielder’s choice, a ground out by Brady Smith and a sacrifice fly from Robbie Bodiford.
Grayden Sheffield opened on the mound for Northview, giving up no hits and two runs over four innings while striking out eight and walking four. Jackson Bridges surrendered four hits and four runs in four innings of relief, striking out three and walking one.
Jase Portwood and Wyatt Scruggs had two hits each for the Chiefs.
Up next, Northview will travel over to T.R. Miller on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ice Flyers To Host Round One SPHL Playoff Game Wednesday
April 9, 2024
The Pensacola Ice Flyers will host round one game one of the SPHL Playoffs.
The game, which is slated against the Peoria Rivermen, will take place on Wednesday, at 7:05 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.
In what promises to be an electrifying matchup, the Ice Flyers are calling on fans to create a sea of white in the stands for a “white out” game.
Tickets are available for purchase online on Ticketmaster or in-person at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office.
FHP: Woman Fired Rifle At Vehicles During I-10 Eclipse Shooting Spree
April 8, 2024
Monday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of an active shooter on I-10 in Holmes County. The suspect was reportedly a female who had recently checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.
The suspect, driving a purple Dodge Challenger with Georgia plates, entered Interstate 10 (I-10) at the 112-mile marker and traveled westbound.
Within five miles of entering the interstate, the suspect fired multiple shots into another vehicle traveling along the interstate, striking the passing car multiple times. FHP said.
The driver was struck by glass fragments from the window and grazed on the arm by a bullet; however, he was able to steer his vehicle onto the shoulder of the road, away from the suspect.
Continuing westbound on I-10, the suspect shot at another vehicle near the 107- mile marker, hitting the driver in the neck. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and was receiving treatment.
Responding Troopers located the suspect near the 96- mile marker and conducted a felony traffic stop. After the suspect was taken into custody, troopers recovered an AR-15 and a 9mm handgun within the purple Challenger.
The suspect, identified as Taylon Nichelle Celestine, 22, of Georgia, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Holmes County Jail where she was booked for attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and improper discharge of firearm
Te Florida Highway Patrol Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence (BCII) is conducting the investigation, which is ongoing. Further details will be released when available.
Photos: North Escambia Area Eclipse
April 8, 2024
It was all about location as Monday afternoon’s eclipse was eclipsed by clouds over much of the North Escambia area.
For a NorthEscambai.com reader photos gallery, click here.
Residents in the southern part of the county had a better look at the celestial show, which reached its peak at 1:55 p.m. with coverage ranging from 76.6% in downtown Pensacola to 78.7% in Century to 79.6% in Atmore. The local area did not experience totality.
Mark you calendars…today was the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044 in the northwest. There will be another one in 2045 — and good new there. The North Escambia area will be in the path of totality on August 12, 2045.
NorthEscambia..com and reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
County Approves $1 Million Project To Pave Molino Dirt Road
April 8, 2024
The Escambia County Commission has approved a contract of just over $1 million to pave a Molino dirt road.
The contract was awarded to Site and Utility, LLC for $1,076,908.75 to pave the 0.39 mile length of Four Star Farm Road that runs south off Molino Road. The project will include associated drainages work as part of the county’s ongoing Dirt Road Paving Program.
The county received nine proposals and one “no bid” response with Site and Utility, LLC, determined to be the lowest cost responsive bidder and recommended for award.
The project will take approximately 330 days to complete.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
