Biscuits Power Past Blue Wahoos 5-3 Thursday
July 23, 2021
Despite a late push from the Wahoos, Pensacola couldn’t surmount a four-run deficit and lost to the Biscuits 5-3 on Wednesday night at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium.
Jake Eder (L, 3-4) tied his career high with four runs allowed in 4.1 innings of work. The left hander breezed through the first couple of innings but ran into trouble in the third.
After a pair of walks in the third, Xavier Edwards grounded a double inside the third-base line for a two-run double to put Montgomery ahead 2-0. After the Biscuits tacked on another run in the fourth, Eder gave up a double to Edwards prior to being lifted from the game in favor of Andrew McInvale. Unfortunately for the Wahoos, McInvale surrended a two-run homer on an 0-2 pitch to Jonathan Aranda, which gave the Biscuits a 5-0 lead.
Pensacola chipped away against the Biscuits in the second half of the contest. Nick Fortes lined an RBI double to left to put Pensacola on the board in the sixth.
In the seventh, after a J.D. Osborne single, Riley Mahan hit his second of two doubles to put runners at second and third with nobody out. Pensacola used a couple of productive RBI outs to bring home both runners and cut the deficit to 5-3.
In the eighth, JJ Bleday led off the inning with a double to deep right; however, the offense came to a stop shortly after as the Wahoos could not bring him home in the frame. Joel Peguero (S, 1) then retired the Wahoos in order in the ninth to close out the game.
The fourth game of the series begins on Friday at 6:35 PM CT. RHP Zach McCambley (0-1, 5.79) will make his third career Double-A start for the Wahoos. He will be opposed by the combination of LHP Kenny Rosenberg and RHP Adrian De Horta.
Hosea Wilson Fitch Jr.
July 23, 2021
Hosea Wilson Fitch Jr., 93, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at West Florida Hospital. He was born in Lake City, South Carolina and had 8 siblings.
He is survived by one sister, Ann Ward and his 3 children; Darlene Alden, Nelda Sansone, and Anthony Fitch and additionally; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild that is due on August 26th of this year. He was preceded in death by his wife Nell Fitch in 2006, his and her parents, 7 of his siblings, and grandson, Scott E. Collins. After his discharge from the Navy after WWII, he attended Seminary College in Waxahachie, Texas for two years and became a Lay Minister for many rural Methodist churches. He had a deep love and reverence for his Personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served Him faithfully throughout his life by helping those in need and bringing people to Christ. He always gave freely of himself, his time, and had a driven love for humanity. In the 1950’s he began working at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in the Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF) where he became a supervisor and retired in the late 1980’s. He was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed any time spent on the water fishing.
Visitation and Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Family Visitation from 12:00p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friends Visitation from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. , and the Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Faith Chapel North Chapel followed by Interment at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North located at 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL is entrusted with the arrangements.
Sgt. Maj. Samuel A. Jackson
July 23, 2021
Sgt. Maj. Samuel A. Jackson, USMC, Retired, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of July 16th, 2021, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He spent over 30 years in service to his country, and was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was born on November 5, 1945 to Albert and Minnie Jackson in Aliceville, Alabama. He graduated from W.S. Neal High School in East Brewton, Alabama before joining the Alabama National Guard in 1963. He enlisted in the Marines in 1965. While stationed in Hawaii in 1968, he married fellow Marine Clarice (Schwieters) Jackson. In 1972 their daughter, Cheryl was born. After duty stations in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Norway, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida, he settled with his family in Pensacola, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his nephew Timothy Thompson and niece Anissa Ann Lowell.
He is survived by his wife, Claire, and their daughter, Cheryl Jackson, and grandchildren Brendan, Ethan, and Megan (Landrum); sisters Barbara (Jim) Harrison, Martha (Glenn) Cook, Ellen Thompson and Diane Breseda; his brother, Thomas W. (Terry) Jackson, along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
His loved ones will remember his rugged exterior and warm and compassionate heart. He worked tirelessly and always with a purpose. His dedication to his family, friends, neighbors, and community was inspiring.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 9945 Hillview Dr, Pensacola FL 32514. There will be a military internment service at 2:30pm at Barrancas National Cemetery.
By the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Samuel A. Jackson.
At Least One Injured In East Roberts Road Crash
July 22, 2021
At least one person was reported injured in a traffic crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 95A at East Roberts Road. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Fire Damages Apartment Building Off Fowler Avenue
July 22, 2021
Escambia Fire REscue responded to an apartment fire early Thursday morning.
The fire in the 700 block of Tumbleweed Trail, off Fowler Avenue, was reported at 2:39 a.m. in a two-story, four-unit apartment building.
The fire originated in the second floor apartment and was through the roof when firefighters arrived. Four hose lines were rapidly deployed, stopping the fire from extending to the other units.
ECFR efforts saved numerous personal items for the occupants residing in the three other apartments. There was heavy fire damage to the attic, heavy water and fire damage to one apartment with water damage to the first floor apartments and some water damage to the adjoining second floor apartment. Occupants of the apartment with the fire and the downstairs apartment were not at home during the fire. The fire was reported to be out by 3:50 a.m.
Smoke alarms were present, and the occupants of the adjoining second floor apartment were awake and smelled smoke. There were no injuries reported.
A cat was rescued from the main fire apartment and turned over to the animal control officer since the occupant was not at home.
The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations conducted the cause and origin and determined the fire was caused by electrical wiring associated with the main power to the electric stove.
The American Red Cross provided lodging to some of the residents.
Pine Forest Road Family Dollar Robbed At Gunpoint Thursday Morning
July 22, 2021
An Escambia County Family Dollar was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning.
The robbery occurred about 9 a.m. at the Family Dollar on the corner of Pine Forest Road and North Blue Angel Parkway.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
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ECUA Recyclables Going Into The Landfill After Facility Fire; Customers Encouraged To Stay In Recycling Habit
July 22, 2021
Recyclables in Escambia County are going into the landfill following a recycling facility fire last week, but the Emerald Coast Utility Authority is encouraging residents to stay in the recycling habit.
The fire, possibly sparked by a propane tank or a battery, appeared to have originated in a chute in the metal sorting area the afternoon of July 15 at ECUA’s Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) located at the Perdido Landfill in Beulah.
“In addition to the fire damage, there is also a lot of water damage to materials and electrical systems,” ECUA Public Information Officer Nathalie Bowers told NorthEscambia.com Wednesday afternoon. She said the recyclables still being collected are being landfilled because there is simply to place to store them until the facility is back up and running.
“ECUA maintenance crews and contractors are working diligently to clean up and repair the areas that were damaged by the fire in order to bring MRF operations back as soon as possible. Meanwhile, we are continuing normal recycling collections and urge our customers to keep in the positive recycling habit,” Bowers said.
ECUA has also put the brakes on recyclables normally processed at the MRF from other cities, counties and commercial entities.
Bowers also praised MRF staff for their quick actions to save machine such as backhoes from the building, along with Escambia Fire Rescue personnel that responded.
Pictured above and below: Inside the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at the Perdido Landfill as cleanup was beginning. Pictured bottom: Smoke pours from the MRF on Thursday, July 15. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fundraiser Underway For Volunteer Firefighter In Need Of Kidney Transplant
July 22, 2021
A fundraiser is underway for a firefighter in need of an immediate kidney transplant.
Cody Green and his wife Sarah have a two-year old son. Cody is a Florida Forest Service wildland firefighter, and he is a volunteer firefighter at the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
Cody suffers from focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a serious condition in which scar tissue develops in parts of the kidney, and it can lead to full kidney failure.
About a year and a half ago he was at 40% kidney function, and doctors thought he would be able to live without dialysis or need of transplant until he was older in his 40s or 50s. But about six months ago he had only 15% kidney function left and within two months was at just 7%.
To donate to the Cody Green Transplant Fundraiser on Facebook, click or tap here. To donate on GoFundMe, click or tap here.
Lower Rain Chances, Higher Temperatures Expected
July 22, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is
Cantonment Man Charged With Battery, Strangulation Of His Pregnant Girlfriend
July 22, 2021
A Cantonment man is accused of the battery and strangulation of his girlfriend, who is 10 weeks pregnant with his child at the time.
Donquies A. Sledge III, 20, was charged with domestic aggravated battery on a pregnant female, domestic battery by strangulation and grand theft.
The victim told deputies that she had been living with Sledge, her boyfriend, since November 2020. She said she purchased a new car and registered it in her name. When Sledge arrived home from work, he became involved in a verbal altercation over the vehicle, according to his arrest report.
The victim said her boyfriend believed the car to be his and was upset because she was driving it. She said the altercation became physical, and he allegedly grabbed her iPhone and ripped a necklace from her neck. Sledge pushed her into a wall, put both of his around her neck and choked her until she passed out, the report states. He also allegedly bit her on her elbow and bent her index finger back until it was almost broken.
A deputy noted that the victim suffered numerous injuries.
Sledge remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $7,000.