Blue Wahoos Win Third Straight
June 10, 2012
Blue Wahoos pitchers allowed just one unearned run in Pensacola’s 3-1 win over the Birmingham Barons on Saturday night at Regions Park in Hoover, Al. The win is the Blue Wahoos’ third straight win over the Barons and their fifth win in their last six games.
Pensacola did all of their damage in the top of the first. Ryan LaMarre led off the game with a solid single before Didi Gregorius doubled down the right field line which plated LaMarre all the way from first base. Gregorius came home later in the inning on a double by Josh Fellhauer. He later scored on a groundout by Yordanys Perez. After the Blue Wahoos claimed a 3-0 lead, the pitching took over.
Kyle Lotzkar went five innings in the start for Pensacola. The only run he allowed was Tyler Saladino after he reached on an error in the bottom of the second. Erik Morrison singled home Saladino for the Barons only run of the game, which was unearned. Lotzkar only allowed one more hit over his final three innings as he earned his third win of the season.
The bullpen took over in the sixth and allowed just two singles over the final four frames. Wilkin De La Rosa worked two scoreless innings allowing just one single. Curtis Partch came in to earn the save by working a pair of scoreless innings. He struck out two over his two innings. The save was his first of the season.
Birmingham starter Nester Molina didn’t allow more than one baserunner in an inning after the second. He was charged with all three first-inning Blue Wahoos runs in his fifth loss of the season.
The Blue Wahoos have already secured their first series win since beating Jacksonville three-out-of-five May 17-21 in Jacksonville. Pensacola improves to 6-2 against the Barons this season.
Pensacola will look for their fourth straight win on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Wahoos will send right-hander J.C. Sulbaran (4-4, 4.40) to the mound against Birmingham righty Brandon Kloess (2-2, 1.91). This will be the first start of the season for Kloess and the just the third of his career. First pitch is set for 4:00 p.m.
Gallery: Dozens Of Reader Submitted Flood Photos
June 10, 2012
NorthEscambia.com readers and Facebook fans sent us dozens of flooding photos from across Escambia County Saturday.
To view a photo gallery of reader submitted photos, click here.
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Pictured top: A flooded apartment complex in southwestern Escambia County. Pictured below: Walmart on Navy Boulevard. Reader photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Delays 8U Tourney At NWE; Games Monday
June 10, 2012
Saturday’s game was rained out in the 2012 8U Machine Pitch District Baseball Tournament at the Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park.
Atmore defeated Northwest Escambia 14-2 Friday night in game one. The tournament will continue Monday and Tuesday between Atmore, Tri-County and NWE.
The revised game schedule is as follows:
Monday
5:30 p.m. — Tri-County vs. Atmore
7:30 p.m. — Loser of the 5:30 game vs. NWE
Tuesday
5:30 p.m. — Teams TBA
7:30 p.m. — (if needed) Teams TBA
Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for ages 6-18, and free for children under 5.
Blue Wahoos All-Star Closer Advances To Triple-A Louisville
June 10, 2012
Blue Wahoos closer Donnie Joseph, who was recently named to the Southern League All-Star Team, has been promoted to Triple-A Louisville. Joseph leaves Double-A tied for the league lead in saves with 13, also good for tops among the entire Cincinnati Reds organization. Joseph was named the Reds Minor League Pitcher of the Month for May just prior to getting named an all-star.
In 25 relief appearances for the Fish, Joseph owned a 4-2 record and a dazzling 0.93 ERA (3 ER in 29.0 IP).
“Donnie moving up to Triple-A, I think, is certainly well deserved and probably overdue,” said Blue Wahoos manager Jim Riggleman. “It was very generous of the Reds to keep him in Pensacola for as long as he was here. He did a great job. I think the key is he threw strikes. His slider speaks for itself, nobody really hit his slider. I didn’t see him last year, but looking at the walk totals, it appears that he threw more strikes this year to go along with his great slider, and he’s ready for the next step.”
To fill the spot on the roster, RHP Mark Serrano has been activated from the disabled list.
Pictured: Wahoos’ closer Donnie Joseph has been promoted to Triple-A Louisville. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Free Hunter Safety Course Offered In Escambia County
June 10, 2012
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a free hunter safety course in Escambia County.
The course will be held at W.J. Woodham Middle School at 150 East Burgess Road in Pensacola. Instruction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 12, 14, 19 and 21. The range portion of the class will be June 23 from 7-10 a.m.
An adult must accompany children under the age of 16 at all times. Students are encouraged to bring a pencil and paper with them to take notes.
The hunter safety course is required for people born on or after June 1, 1975, to purchase a Florida hunting license. The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
People interested in attending this course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at (850) 265-3676. For more information on this course, call George Warthen at (850) 265-3676.
Escambia Road Closure Information
June 10, 2012
Here is the latest road closure information (7 p.m.) from the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center:
- Segura Street – Closed between Segura and Sorrento
- Saufley Pines Road – Closed between Saufley Landfill berm and Saufley Field Gate
- Saufley Field Road – Closed between Blue Angel Parkway and Saufley Field Gate
- 10910 Oak Valley Road – Road washed out at pipes
- Kenmore Avenue – Closed between Old Palafox and Highway 29
- Sandra Drive – Closed
- Oak Valley and Bridge Creek Terrace – collapsed – closed
- Little Creek Bridge – bridge collapsed – road passable
- Bauer Road at Weekly Bayou – closed
- Grand Lagoon Boulevard – closed
- Ponte Verde – closed between Gulf Beach Highway and Ponte Verde Cove and closed southeast of 5589 Ponte Verde
- “T” Street – closed between Jordan Street and Hernandez
- Coral Creek Drive – closed
- North “M” Street and Leonard Street – closed
- Bellview Avenue – closed between Blue Angel and Fence Line Road
- Shoemaker and Mobile Highway – Red light out – Use Caution
- Creek Ridge Drive and Blue Ray – One lane closed
- Highway 98 at Hunter Point Apartments – One lane closed
- Bauer Road by new Sportsplex – Some lanes closed
- Highway 98 at Blue Angel Parkway – East bound closed – West bound open
- Gulf Beach Highway/Atlanta – Open
- Gulf Beach Highway/Shorewood – Open
- Johnson’s Beach Road – 3 to 4 inches of water – road is passable
- Creek Ridge/Blue Ray – 3 to 4 inches of water – road is passable
- Calle Juela/Via de Luna Drive – Open
- Highway 98/72nd Avenue traffic light is operable and working
- Fort Pickens Road at Margaritaville – water on east bound lane
- Gate to Fort Pickens closed by Park Service
- “P” Street from Loretta to Massachusetts – Open
- Bauer Road (south of Sorrento) from Sorrento to Gulf Beach Highway is open
- Gulf Beach Highway/Augusta – passable, minor standing water
- Sandy Creek subdivision on Fairfield Drive – passable, minor standing water
- Lake Air/72nd Avenue – passable, minor standing water
- Blue Angel/Highway 98 traffic light is operable and working
- 3’ x 6’ sinkhole on the county right-of-way of Gulf Beach Highway, 60’ east of Longwood
If you do have to travel, do not attempt to drive across a flooded road. Turn around, don’t drown.
Traffic lights may also be out. If you approach a traffic signal that is out it must be treated as a four-way stop. If the signal is flashing the side that is flashing red must yield to traffic.
Santa Rosa Emergency Information
June 10, 2012
Here is the latest emergency information from Santa Rosa County:
Emergency management, fire department, road department, and law enforcement staff continue to address issues, dispatch resources, and monitor weather conditions and river levels.
Weather Storm Information
· Santa Rosa County remains under a flood warning until 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10 and a flash flood watch until Monday morning, June 11.
· The National Weather Service advises an additional four to eight inches of rainfall can be expected today, with larger amounts in some areas.
Preliminary Damage Estimates
· Fire departments will be conducting preliminary damage estimates today. Information will be released as it is available. Residential flooding primarily occurred in the low-lying areas of Gulf Breeze and Midway.
· A home in the 5400 block of Woodsman Drive was struck by lighting about 7 a.m. on Sunday. The roof sustained damage, but no fire occurred.
Beach Conditions
· Red flags are currently flying at Navarre Beach. Beachgoers and swimmers should heed the red flag warnings and stay out of the water as deadly rip currents and rough surf conditions are present.
· On Saturday, June 9 two swimmers and one first responder were transported to local hospitals after being rescued from the Gulf of Mexico by Navarre Beach Fire Department staff.
Sand Bags
Sand is available at following location. Residents should bring shovels and be prepared to fill and load their own bags:
· Tiger Point Park (sand only)-1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze
· The intersection of Pine Forest Road and Carroll Road in Milton
· Sandbags can be purchased at local home improvement stores or picked up at no charge at Midway Fire District Station located at 1322 College Pkwy. There is a 25-bag limit per vehicle.
Traffic Conditions
· Most of the standing water on the roadways from Saturday’s rain receded overnight. However, roads that are currently clear may flood quickly with today’s forecasted additional rain. Standing water creates a serious road hazard, even when only a portion of the roadway is flooded.
· Any closures will be announced as they occur. Dangerous road conditions can be reported to (850) 983-5372.
· Residents are asked to restrict unnecessary driving this evening and Sunday as much as possible.
· No streets are currently closed.
· The following street are open with hazards:
Milton, Avalon & Pace Areas
- Robinson Point Road
- Abby Street
· Do not remove road barricades on closed roads or bridges. Even after the water has receded, public works crews must complete safety inspections.
· Most deaths from flooding in the United States are due to people driving their cars into flooded areas. For pedestrians, just 6 inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock a person off their feet- “Turn around, don’t drown.”
· Citizens are asked not to drive around looking at the flooding. The motion from the vehicles will push water into homes and cause additional property damage.
Shelters
· The American Red Cross is on stand by to open a public shelter if needed.
Latest Info: Santa Rosa Flooding Update
June 9, 2012
Here is the latest flood information from Santa Rosa County:
The emergency operations center is currently not activated. However, emergency management, fire department, road department, and law enforcement staff continue to address issues, dispatch resources, and monitor weather conditions and river levels.
Citizens are asked not to drive around looking at the flooding. The motion from the vehicles is pushing water into homes and causing additional property damage.
Weather Storm Information
- Santa Rosa County is under an urban and small stream flood advisory until 6:30 p.m.
- Santa Rosa County remains under a flash flood warning until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 9 and a flash flood watch until Monday morning, June 11.
- The national weather service advises that the rain should decrease in the evening hours, but is expected to redevelop on Sunday, June 9 with a similar amount of rainfall.
- A tornado touch down was reported by a Santa Rosa Sheriff Deputy in the area of Gulf Breeze Flea Market moving north. The deputy on scene advised large amount of debris but no structural damage.
Sand Bags
Sand will be available starting at approximately 6:30 p.m. at the following location:
- Tiger Point Park (sand only)-1370 Tiger Park Lane
- Residents should bring shovels and be prepared to fill and load their own bags. Sandbags can be purchased at local home improvement stores or picked up at no charge at Midway Fire District Station located at 1322 College Pkwy. There is a 25-bag limit per vehicle.
Shelters
- The American Red Cross is on stand by to open a public shelter if needed.
Flooded Areas
- Approximately 40 houses are reported as having some level of flooding.
- Venetian Way- residential flooding threatening
- Harrison Ave.- residential flooding
- Seminole Trail.- residential flooding threatening
- Calvin Dr. – residential flooding
- Adrian Way .- residential flooding threatening
- Ramblewood Ln. – residential flooding
- Circle Dr. – residential flooding.
Traffic Conditions
- Most low lying areas of the county are flooded, though the water is starting to recede in many areas. However, roads that clear overnight may flood with tomorrow’s forecasted additional rain. Standing water creates a serious road hazard, even when only a portion of the roadway is flooded.
- Any closures will be announced as they occur. Dangerous road conditions can be reported to (850) 983-5372.
- Residents are asked to restrict unnecessary driving this evening and Sunday as much as possible.
The following streets are closed:
Milton:
- Jasmine Street
- Andrew Jackson
- Broad Street between Dixon Street and Quinn Street
· The following street are open with hazards
- Milton, Avalon & Pace
- Robinson Rd. at Garcon Point Rd.
- Coachman Rd.
- I-10 at Avalon Blvd.
- Floridatown Rd. near Andrew Jackson
- Robinson Rd. at Garcon Point Rd.
- Dalton Cir.
- Midway:
- Windward Cove Ct.
- Sterling Point Rd.
- Pennsylvania Avenue
- Maplewood Dr.
- Redwood Ln.
- Circle Dr.
- Ramblewood
- Duke Dr.
Latest Update: State Of Emergency, Tate, Molino Park Open As Shelters
June 9, 2012
Here is the latest information from the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center:
· The American Red Cross has opened an additional shelter at Tate High School, 1771 Tate High School Road in Cantonment. Access to Tate is only available through the north entrance.
· The shelter at Ferry Pass Middle School is currently at capacity (239 people). Anyone needing shelter should go to either Molino Park Elementary, 899 Highway 97, or Tate High School. Molino Park is the designated pet shelter. Proof of vaccinations and license is needed for all pets. The shelter at East Brent Baptist Church is now closed.
· Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) is currently transporting approximately 100 residents on three buses from East Brent Baptist Church to Ferry Pass Middle School. The church is now closed as a shelter.
· While the area is currently seeing a lull in the rain fall, forecast models indicate the rain will pick up again after midnight tonight.
· Residents who are seeing high water in their area should evacuate before the next forecast round of rain approaches. Rain is forecast to last until Monday morning.
· Residents are requested to stay home and not travel tonight. Many roads are flooded and impassable.
· If you do have to travel, do not attempt to drive across a flooded road. Turn around, don’t drown.
· Several traffic lights are also out. If you approach a traffic signal that is out it must be treated as a four-way stop. If the signal is flashing the side that is flashing red must yield to traffic.
· At 3 p.m. today, Escambia County declared a local state of emergency
· The Emergency Operations Center is now at Level I, full activation
· The National Weather Service is forecasting an additional 12 to 15 inches of rainfall between now and midnight Sunday night. This makes the total projected rain fall for this event between 20 and 30 inches.
· Residents living in low lying areas and areas prone to flooding are encouraged to evacuate.
· Escambia County Emergency Management has activated its Citizen Information Line. Residents can call (850) 471-6600 for information.
· Residents are requested to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary. As night falls it will be more difficult to see flooded roads.
· The American Red Cross has opened a shelter for residents affected by today’s flooding conditions. The shelter is located at East Brent Baptist Church, 4801 North Davis Highway in Pensacola. Residents should bring along their disaster kits, which include clothing, food and water and necessary supplies for any elderly or babies in the family.
Pictured top: Flooding at the Burger King at Brent Lane and Palafox. Pictured inset: A flooded residential area in the area of Highway 98 and Blue Angel. Pictured below: The lighter colors in the graphic below indicate 12-16 inches of rain as of noon. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Images: Latest Rainfall Estimates, Weather Radar
June 9, 2012
The map above shows rainfall estimates as of 3 p.m. this afternoon with as much as 18-20 inches of rain in southwestern Escambia County. An estimated 6-8 inches has fallen in the area o the Pensacola Airport, Nine Mile Road and Davis Highway, and 5-6 inches is estimated in the Ensley, Nine Mile Road area.
In North Escambia, only 1-3 inches of rain has fallen.
