Sunny, High Near 90 Today
May 11, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Wahoos Blast Past Rocket City
May 11, 2022
Griffin Conine hit a two-run triple and circled the bases on a throwing error in the eighth inning, breaking a late tie and leading the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to a 4-2 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Tuesday evening.
With two outs and two men on base in the eighth in a 1-1 game, Conine hit a liner past a diving Trey Cabbage in right field to put the Blue Wahoos ahead by a pair. When the relay throw to third went into foul territory, Conine completed the circuit for the biggest play of the night.
The game began as a pitchers’ duel, as Pensacola’s George Soriano and Rocket City’s Brett Kerry traded zeroes. The Trash Pandas took the game’s first lead in the third inning on an Orlando Martinez RBI single, but the Blue Wahoos turned a Conine walk and a Luis Aviles Jr. sacrifice fly into the tying run in the fourth. Soriano delivered his first Double-A quality start, striking out a season-high eight batters over 6.0 one-run innings.
Conine’s triple against Sean McLaughlin (L, 1-2) made a winner of Josh Simpson (W, 2-0), who continued his dominant run with 2.0 scoreless relief innings and has now started his season with 15.2 scoreless frames.
Eli Villalobos (S, 2) allowed a solo home run to Braxton Martinez in the ninth, but struck out the next three batters to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Wednesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Ian Fraser King
May 11, 2022
Ian Fraser King, 83, of Molino, FL passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; parents, Edward and Joan King; sister, Alison Diana Jones; and daughter, Angela Bonifay.Surviving are his children, Deborah Rossi (Robert), David King (Jackie), and Ted King (Jenny); grandchildren, Stephen Rossi, Jordan Jack, Jennifer Sanderson, Ian Nowling, and Olivia and Amelia King; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Julia Montesi; and a loving, extended family.
Ian (John) was born in Sutton Coldfield, England.He immigrated to the United States with his family living in River Edge, NJ and Bethel, CT.After high school, he became a US citizen and served in the US Navy for four years.While in the Navy he met and married his wife, Lillian.After the Navy, he raised his family in Pace while working for Air Products.He retired after 39 years and moved to Molino.His retirement years were spent working on and enjoying his property and scuba diving with his sons.He donated over 18 gallons of blood during his lifetime.He supported his church by serving as a trustee, maintaining the church, and singing in the choir (terribly!).He helped his wife establish the Molino Mid-County Historical Society and with the transformation of the vacant Molino School into the Molino Community Complex.
Donations in John’s memory may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6915 US 29, Molino, FL 32577.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Rossi, Robert Rossi, Brian Montesi, Robert Mobley, Alan Smith, and Ted Hassebrock.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 12, 2022, 9:30-11:00am at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.Funeral services will be at the church immediately after visitation. Interment will follow in Aldersgate United Methodist Church Cemetery.
McDavid Man Accused Of Two Counts Of Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
May 10, 2022
A McDavid man is accused of ramming a vehicle with three occupants.
Jimmy Robert Wiggins, Jr., 43, was charged with two counts of felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of criminal mischief. He was released on a $9,000 bond.
The incident occurred April 4, and Wiggins was just recently arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Wiggins was driving a 2008 red Dodge Ram when he allegedly began to follow a SUV on Rigby Road near Bratt. Three individuals inside the SUV told deputies the same details, according to an arrest report.
The incident stemmed from an alleged relationship that one of the female SUV occupants was having with another man, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
There were no injuries in the incident, and the SUV had about $300 in damages to the passenger side of the rear bumper.
One of the three SUV occupants declined to press charges.
Barrineau Park Historical Society Awards Scholarships To Tate, Northview Seniors
May 10, 2022
The Barrineau Park Historical Society recently awarded two academic scholarships.
Northview High School senior Ethan Kilburn was awarded a $1,000 academic scholarship. He plans to attend the University of West Florida in the fall to pursue a degree in cybersecurity.
Tate High School senior Alyssa Daniels was awarded a $1,000 Stephen Jogan academic scholarship. She will attend the University of Florida in the fall and major in sports management.
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Otto Hill Recreation Area Closed For Renovations
May 10, 2022
The Otto Hill Recreation Area along the Perdido River is closed for renovations, according to the Northwest Florida Water Management District. No timeframe has been announced for reopening.
The Otto Hill Recreation Area is located at 2401 Jacks Branch Road, just south of Fillingim Landing. It has a pavilion, portable toilet and reservation only campsite in addition to river access.
There are several short hiking trails — one of which leads to a picturesque sandbar approximately 100 yards from the main camp site. Under normal conditions, the river is shallow enough in this area to provide a fantastic swimming spot for children, according to the water district.
A short swim or paddle across the river leads visitors to another sandbar and more sunbathing opportunities.
Pictured: The Otto Hill Recreation Area on the Perdido River off Jacks Branch Road. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
For The 11th Year, Navy Federal Recognized As Fortune 100 Best Company To Work For
May 10, 2022
For the 11th straight year, Navy Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and Fortune, remaining the only credit union to be recognized on this annual list. With over 8,000 employees at its Greater Pensacola Operations, Navy Federal also remains the largest private sector employer in Northwest Florida.
“Our team members are what make up Navy Federal’s award-winning culture,” said Kara Cardona, executive vice president of Greater Pensacola & Contact Center Operations at Navy Federal Credit Union. “Whether it’s guiding a member on the frontline or executing on big ideas that improve our employee experience, they always fulfill the mission and so it’s only right we take care of them with that same commitment.”
Rankings are based on company data and confidential employee feedback from surveys that assess how well the company is creating a great employee experience that cuts across race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of who employees are or what their role is.
Navy Federal was No. 76 on the list. Fortune also noted that:
- 96% of employees consider the employee benefits offered to be special and unique.
- 95% of Navy Federal employees are proud to tell others where they work.
- 94% of employees feel good about the ways Navy Federal contributes to the community.
- 91% of employees feel treated as an equal employee, regardless of position level.
“We’re proud of our team and their dedication to outstanding service,” said Britton Bloch, vice president of talent acquisition strategy and recruiting of Navy Federal. “We believe when employees feel valued and taken care of well, they experience more joy at work and are highly engaged in serving our members and our mission.”
In addition to the Fortune 100 selection, Navy Federal is regularly recognized for its quality work environment that allows employees to develop professionally through various offered trainings while prioritizing our members and our mission. The credit union ranked #7 among large organizations on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld 2021 Best Plac
2022 Escambia County Disaster Guide Now Available For Download
May 10, 2022
The 2022 Escambia County Disaster Guide is now available for digital download and will soon be available in print.
The guide includes need-to-know local information on hurricanes and other hazards including flooding, tornadoes, extreme temperatures, fires, terrorism, pandemics, earthquakes, nuclear explosions and more.
To download the guide (pdf, 54 MB), click or tap here.
Sunny, And Getting Warmer Each Day
May 10, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
Northview, Tate Begin Regional Tournament Play This Evening
May 10, 2022
The Tate Aggies and Northview Chiefs begin regional play this evening.
6A Baseball
In 6A baseball, No. 1 seed Pace will host No. 8 Forest (Ocala), and No. 5 Tate will travel to First Coast (Jacksonville). Both games are at 7 p.m. Tuesday with the winners meeting on May 13 in the regional semifinal.
1A Baseball
In 1A baseball, No. 1 seed Holmes County will host No. 4 Jay, and No. 2 Northview will host #3 Paxton. Both games will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. The winners will play in the regional final on May 13.
1A Softball
In 1A softball, No. 1 seed Jay will host No. 4 Northview and No. 2 Holmes County will host Paxton on Thursday, May 12 in the regional semifinal. The winning teams will meet in the regional final on May 17.
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