No Serious Injuries In Highway 97 Wreck
April 21, 2021
There were no serious injuries reported in a two vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Dogwood Park Tuesday night.
The crash happened about 8 p.m. on Highway 97 near Hendricks Lane, north of White Ash Road. The front passenger side of a SUV and the side of a passenger sedan collided, sending both vehicles off the roadway.
Everyone involved initially refused transport to the hospital, but one person requested that Escambia County EMS return to the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating how the crash occurred. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Tate Baseball Celebrates Senior Night With Win Over Washington, Honors Memory Of Sean Banks
April 21, 2021
The Tate Aggies celebrated Senior Night with a 13-4 win over Washington High Tuesday.
Before the game the Aggies honored the memory of Sean Banks, who was killed in a January 2019 wreck. Banks would have graduated with the Tate Class of 2021. Sean’s mother, Davisa Banks, was presented with flowers as were the other senior moms, and she stood in Sean’s place in a senior player photo.
Other seniors honored Tuesday night were: Dalton Bowen, Jadon Fryman, Dylan Godwin, Jordan Jarman, Zak Licastro, Joseph Pusateri and Tanner Rouchon.
For a Tate Baseball Senior Night and game action photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above: Tate High School baseball seniors (L-R) Jordan Jarman, Joseph Pusateri, Dalton Bowen, Zak Licastro, Davis Banks honoring the memory of her late son Sean Banks, Dylan Godwin, Jadon Fryman and Tanner Rouchon. Pictured below: Tate defeated Washington Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
Want A Goat? Sheriff Chip Simmons Will Sell You One Thursday
April 21, 2021
Need a goat? Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons will be happy to sell you one.
In March, the goat was found wandering in the area of Quail Hollow Boulevard north of Nine Mile Road. A deputy gave the goat a ride to the sheriff’s office where it was fed and given a “place to crash”, according to the EcSO. No one claimed the goat.
The goat will be sold to the highest bidder at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 22 in a sheriff’s livestock sale. The sale will be held at Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Substation at 5844 North Highway 29 in Molino.
For more information, call (850) 436- 9477.
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Sacred Heart Adds New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Dates
April 21, 2021
Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart will offer additional opportunities to get the COVID-19 vaccine on April 26 and April 27 in the gym at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ascension Sacred Heart added the two vaccination clinics in anticipation that more clinics might be needed to offset the government’s pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
- On April 26, Ascension Sacred Heart will provide up to 800 doses of the Moderna vaccine to Florida residents 18 and older.
- On April 27, the clinic at Olive Baptist Church will provide up to 800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine to anyone 16 and older.
Online appointments can be made at www.GetSacredHeartCare.com. The clinics will offer either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, which require two shots about 3-4 weeks apart.
Century Council Forced To Cancel Meeting After Three Members Are No Shows
April 20, 2021
The Century Town Council was unable to conduct business Monday night after three members skipped their meeting.
Council president Luis Gomez, Jr. and Seat One member Dynette Lewis were present Monday night, but three members must be present for a quorum. James Smith, Jr. Leonard White and Sandra McMurray-Jackson were not present. No reason was given for their absences, but NorthEscambia.com later learned that Jackson was ill.
“I apologize when the public and the press has more initiative to come out then the council,” Gomez said. “There’s nothing I can do. Everybody is an adult, you know. I can’t make anybody do anything, but I am going to address it.”
The council was set to consider several important issues Monday night, including franchise fee increases for Gulf Power and Escambia River Electric Cooperative, new members and meetings for the Charter Review Committee, consideration of two new employees recommended by the mayor, repairs to a town owned building in the industrial park, paying bills and other items.
Gomez and Lewis did allow a few members of the public to speak before the meeting was adjourned.
In early April, only Gomez and Smith attended meeting in which the council was to sit at the Community Redevelopment Agency, leading to a cancellation of that meeting. White and Jackson also missed the April 5 council meeting.
Pictured: Luis Gomez, Jr. and Dynette Lewis were the only council members to attend a Monday night meeting of the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Beulah Publix Set To Open April 28
April 20, 2021
The new Publix in Beulah will open on April 28, and it will be the first supermarket in the fast growing area.
The Publix Nine Mile Crossing store at 8684 Beulah Road is 48,387 square feet. It will feature standard departments including bakery, deli, produce, seafood, meats, cheeses and floral. The store will have a drive thru pharmacy and in-store pickup will be available.
Nine Mile Crossing has space for nine other tenants, with just one of those spaces still available. The names of the tenants have not yet been announced.
Pictured: A look back at the construction of the new Publix in Beulah as seen on September 6, 2020. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Escambia (AL) Corrections Officer Charged After Allegedly Smuggling Spice, Meth Into Jail
April 20, 2021
A now former Escambia County (AL) correctional officer was arrested by local and federal authorities after allegedly smuggling drugs in the county jail.
Bethany Whiting, 36, was arrested by Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office investigators and the FBI for an ethics violation of using a position for personal gain. She is accused of smuggling both spice and methamphetamine into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton while she was employed as a correctional officer, according to Sheriff Heath Jackson.
Investigators said Whiting collected money from an inmate in exchange for bringing the narcotics into the detention center.
Whiting resigned her position during the investigation. She was released from jail on a $100,000 bond.
“We will continue to hold our employees accountable and prosecute anyone who decides to tarnish the badge that most of us so proudly wear,” Jackson said. “We refuse to let a few bad apples spoil the bunch and will continue to make an example out of anyone who breaches the public’s trust.”
Tate Aggies Girls Tennis Takes Runner-Up Spot At Districts, Advances To Regionals
April 20, 2021
Tate Aggies Girls Tennis is the District 1-3A runner-up spot Monday and advance to regionals on Tuesday. Big wins from Kingsley Cline and seniors Ana Sanchez and Gwen Ward helped secure the victory for Tate. Photos for NorthEscambia.com,
Krul Lake Repairs Expected To Be Finished In About Two Weeks
April 20, 2021
Repair work on Krul Lake in the Blackwater State Forest is expected to be completed soon.
The 6.5 acre lake was drained for maintenance.
“We’re looking at two weeks to finish the repairs at Krul according to contractors,” Joe Zwierzchowski, spokesman for the Florida Forest Service, told NorthEscambia.com.
Krul Lake is filled from springs located on the north end of the lake and is popular summer swimming area. The Krul Recreation area, located about a half mile east of Munson, also features restrooms and showers, hiking trails, a gristmill, a suspension bridge over Sweetwater Creek, and a picnic area.
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Tate Baseball Beats Niceville, Escambia Tops Northview; Tate Softball Shuts Out Milton
April 20, 2021
BASEBALL
Tate 5, Niceville 4
The Tate Aggies defeated Niceville 5-4 Monday night.
Ethan McAnally led on mound for Tate, lasting two innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two and walking one. Tucker Griffin, Riley Lowery, Jackson Penton and Jadon Fryman also pitched, allowing a combined total of three runs, seven hits while walking two and striking out six.
Zak Licastro went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI to lead the Aggies at the plate. Fryman, Drew Reaves, Jordan Jarman, Penton and Frankie Randall had one hit each.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Escambia 6, Northview 5
The Escambia Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs 6-5 Monday night in Pensacola.
SOFTBALL
Tate 10, Milton 0
The Tate Lady Aggies shut out the Milton Panthers 10-0 Monday night.
Abbie Burks pitched a complete five inning game, allowing four hits, no runs, no walks and striking out four.
Hannah Halfacre led the Lady Aggies at bat, going 2-4 with one run and three RBIs. Taylor Greene, Cam Wolfenden, Madison Holland, Sophia Jones and Courtney Lundquist each had one hit for Tate.
Pictured: Tate defeated Niceville 5-4 in Niceville Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Laura Glodfelter, click to enlarge.
