A Warmer Wednesday, Very Slight Chance Of An Afternoon Shower
May 4, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Northview Softball Beats Paxton, Will Face Jay For District Championship
May 4, 2022
The No. 3 Northview Lady Chiefs beat No. 2 Paxton 4-3 Tuesday night in the district semifinals in Paxton.
They will advance to the district championship in Jay at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Jay Royals. No. 1 Jay beat No 4. Baker 12-0 Tuesday.
Northview’s Jamison Gilman allowed five hits and three runs while striking out five over six innings. Emma Gilmore pitched one inning in relief, allowing one hit and striking out two.
Kaitlin Gafford and Kayla Dixon had two hits each for the Lady Chiefs. Gilman, Gilmore, and Kailyn Watson each had one hit.
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Escambia Extension Offering ‘Basics Of Canning’ Class
May 4, 2022
Escambia County Extension will offer a class this month on the Basics of Canning on Saturday, May 14.
Participants can learn how to preserve fruits and vegetables.
The program will take place from 10 a.m. until noon at the Extension office at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Register online and buy tickets in advance at Eventbrite for $10 (plus fee) or $12 if preregistered by check only. The registration deadline is May 12. Call (850) 475-5230.
Tate Lady Aggies Fall Short in District Semifinals
May 4, 2022
The No. 4 Tate Lady Aggies fell short in the 1-6A district semifinals Tuesday as they lost to No. 1 Pace 4-0.
Tate’s Courtney Lundquist gave up three runs on five hits in five innings while striking out four. Jordan Smith pitched one inning, surrendering one run.
Kara Wine went 2-3 with a double to lead the Lady Aggies at the plate. Lacy Wilson and Aaliyah Jordan added one hit each.
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M-Braves Top Wahoos 3-2 Despite Didder’s Dinger
May 4, 2022
Ray-Patrick Didder had three hits against his former team, including his third home run of the season, but the Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell short in their series opener against the Mississippi Braves by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday night.
George Soriano (L, 0-1) had his longest start of the season, allowing three runs on six hits over 5.0 innings, but was outdueled by Mississippi’s Darius Vines (W, 2-1), who held Pensacola to two runs, one earned, over 5.0 frames.
The Braves struck first in the second inning on C.J. Alexander’s first home run of the season. Didder evened the score with a solo blast of his own in the third, but Mississippi scored two more in the fourth to take the lead for good. Drew Lugbauer blasted a solo homer off of Soriano to start the inning, and a Justin Dean sacrifice fly followed to make the score 3-1.
Didder led off the fifth inning with a single, stole second and took third on a throwing error before scoring on a Jerar Encarnacion groundout. That cut the deficit to 3-2, but the Blue Wahoos couldn’t put anything together on offense for the rest of the night. Victor Vodnik (S, 1) worked a quick ninth to earn his first save.
Anthony Maldonado, Jefry Yan and Josh Simpson each contributed a scoreless inning of relief for Pensacola. Simpson has now started his season with 12.1 scoreless innings of three-hit baseball with 25 strikeouts.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Mississippi Braves on Wednesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Angel Luis Ortiz-Hernandez
May 4, 2022
Angel Luis Ortiz-Hernandez, 90, of Molino, Florida departed on Thursday April 28, 2022 while at home. Angel was born to Candido Ortiz and Christina Castro on January 13, 1932, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. He shared many great memories of growing up with his 17 brothers and sisters.
On July 16, 1951 Angel was inducted in the Army at Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico and served in the Korean War. Received Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Stars; United Nations Service Medal; and Combat Infantry Badge. Served from 1951 to 1953 as SFC and transferred to reserve service 1954 to 1959.
On May 14, 1955 in Pureto Rico. Angel wed his best friend and the love of his life., Carmen A. Camacho. Their union spanned for 67 years and produced three lovely children, Gilbert, Nydia and Lissett.
He is survived by his wife Carmen A. Ortiz at home; daughters, Nydia Santana, Lissett Ortiz, Waleska Camacho Cruz; son-in-laws, Felo Santana, Steven Cruz; granddaughters, Cynthia Ortiz, Elizabeth Ortiz, Alanis Cruz Camacho, Gianely Cruz Camacho; Grandsons, Feliciano Santana, Angel Santana; Great grandson, Christian Santana; godson, Victor Camacho; and also loved by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Gilbert Ortiz on January 8, 2022, his parents Carmen A. Camacho and Angel Luis Ortiz-Hernandez; brother-in-law Victor Camacho on January 7, 2022.
A celebration of life for Angel Luis Ortiz-Hernandez will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday May 5, 2022 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Pastor Phil Fisher will be officiating.
Tyler Lee Weaver “Weaver”
May 4, 2022
Tyler Lee Weaver “Weaver” age 20 of Jay, passed away too soon on May 1st, 2022. Tyler was born to Robert and Anita Weaver in Pensacola, Florida on October 3rd, 2001. He grew up in Jay, Florida and was a member of the Jay High School graduating class of 2020.
Tyler enjoyed playing football, hunting, midnight fishing trips with guys, riding his dirt bike, working on his new motorcycle, and spending time with Hayleigh, his family, and his friends. Tyler seemed to have a hard shell, but he actually wore his heart on his sleeve. He was slow to show his emotions, but would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Tyler will always be remembered for his work ethic, his ability to make a friend anywhere he went, and always being in a good mood. He had a beautiful smile, a contagious laugh, and could always light up the whole room.
Tyler had already worked and excelled in many job fields in his young life including; spray foam applicator, boilermaker, welder, equipment operator; working with electrical contractors, home remodelers, high power voltage companies, and solar contractors. Two weeks ago he started his own business, NWF Cleaning Solutions, a solar panel cleaning company. Despite his short life, Tyler had accomplished much through hard work and was always trying to better himself, especially now for his growing family.
Tyler is survived by his parents, Robert and Anita Weaver; his future wife, Hayleigh Dyal and the son they are soon expecting, Liam Zayne Weaver; one sister, Sierra Robinson; Grandparents, Bobby Kelso and Charlotte Lombardo, Anita Miller, Teresa Campbell, and Great grandmother, Betty Hawkins; Brother in Law, Trystin Dyal; Aunts and Uncles, Chere Kelso, Larry Haynes, Kenny Kelso, Crystal Weaver, and Angelia Robinson; he is also survived by a multitude of special aunts and uncles, cousins, other family members, and close friends.
Tyler is preceded in death by his great great grandmother, Elfreida Fuqua (Nanny), great great grandfather, Jackie Hawkins, great great grandfather, Ray Dixon, and grandfather, Greg Miller, and mother in law, Kristy Dyal.
Services will be held Friday, May 6th, 2022, at 5pm at Jay Funeral Chapel, with Robbie Rawls officiating. The family will be accepting friends at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please donate to the dedicated Paypal account (@Rweaver72) or Venmo (@Robert-Weaver-96) that has been set up for Hayleigh and the baby for their future needs.
Cantonment Man Accused Of Molesting Girl Under 12
May 3, 2022
A Cantonment man is accused of molesting a girl under age 12.
Brandon Christopher White, 31, was charged with felony sexual molestation of a victim under 12 years of age. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $100,000.
White allegedly touched the female victim inappropriately over a period of about three years.
According to an arrest report, White admitted that about one year ago, the victim fell asleep in his bed and when he woke up, “he was scratching her back with his hand under her shirt, and his other hand was on her buttocks”.
“Brandon said it was scary for him, and he became concerned about falling asleep with people,” the report continues.
The victim told investigators that he had touched her in other inappropriate ways, the report states.
According to investigators, the victim disclosed the sexual abuse and was terrified that White had impregnated her. She said that she had watched a show in which an 11-year old girl became pregnant and died.
“Because (the victim) did not understand what had to happen to become pregnant and remained terrified that she was would die, (redacted) brought her to the hospital to get a pregnancy test,” the report states.
Two Charged After Stolen Vehicle Recovered At Molino Store
May 3, 2022
Two people were charged after deputies recovered a stolen vehicle at the Tom Thumb in Molino.
Melissa Renee Andrews, 31, was charged with dealing in stolen property, and Justin Michael Odom, age 27 of Cantonment, was charged with resisting an officer without violence.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Tom Thumb Sunday to recover a gray Chevrolet Equinox that had been reported stolen from Atmore.
Deputies found Andrews and Odom inside the vehicle. When a deputy approached, he was met by Justin Michael Odom who stated his name was “Charlie Odom”. While the deputy investigated his real identity, Odom took off running through the Highway 29 and Highway 97 intersection.
The deputy gave chase and tackled Odom.
The ECSO said a brief struggle followed before Odom was handcuffed. He suffered minor road rash from the tussle.
Odom was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond due to a probation violation. Andrews remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Mostly Sunny, High Today In The Upper 80s
May 3, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.