Frances Wilson Dortch
July 8, 2022
Frances Wilson Dortch, age 82, of Davisville, FL passed away at her residence on May 24, 2022. She was born on November 18, 1939 in Century, FL to Lonnie and Irma Adell Miller Wilson. She was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Clark Wilson and her sister, Oleda Steege.
She is survived by her husband, Franklin E. Dortch of Davisville, FL; her son, Paul E. (Carolyn) Dortch of Poarch, AL; her daughters: Marliss Dortch of Davisville, FL, Cathryn Dortch (Jimmy) Reynolds of Oak Grove, FL, Charlotte Dortch (Doug) Purvis of Robinsonville, AL, Shannon Dortch (Michael) Doremus of Bratt, FL; ten grandchildren which includes CPL Logan Doremus in the United States Marine Corps and many great grandchildren including PFC Austin Greenwood in the United States Army.
Graveside services will be held Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Dr. Tim Tew officiating. Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Matthew Reynolds, Aaron Purvis, Randall Rolin, Nathan Dortch, Luke Moye, Brodie Rolin and PFC Austin Greenwood.
Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Mack, Mike Helton, Rodney Helton, Brian Fayard, Jonathan Wilson and Thomas Miller.
Here Are Some Insider Tips For Enjoying The Blue Angels At Pensacola Beach
July 8, 2022
There’s nothing quite like experiencing the Blue Angels along Pensacola Beach. You’d be hard pressed to find a prettier backdrop than Pensacola Beach to watch the mind-blowing aerial maneuvers the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team has perfected over the past seven decades.
The annual beach air show has become a rite of passage for locals. So, for those who want to experience the Pensacola Beach Air Show too when it takes to the skies, here are a few insider tips to help you maximize the fun from the Santa Rosa Island Authority:
Carpool and arrive early. Like really, really early. Make like you’re going sunrise fishing, early. We cannot stress this point enough. Traffic coming over the bridge can often take hours if you wait too late to leave, and the Casino Beach parking lot often is filled up by 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. So plan on packing up and heading out in the wee morning hours to avoid the traffic jam getting onto the island and find a decent parking spot.
Do yourself a favor and get a SunPass. You can pick one up at CVS, Publix or Walgreens. But don’t forget to activate your SunPass online first! All four toll lanes coming onto Pensacola Beach accept the SunPass. Without SunPass, you’ll get a toll-by-plate invoice in the mail.
If the Casino Beach parking lot is full Saturday, trolleys are in service all day to help take people to and from Casino Beach. So park and hop on a free trolley.
The prime spot to view the show is at center point, just east of the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier at Casino Beach. Tents are allowed, but please be courteous to your new daylong neighbors.
It’s going to be a looong day in the sun. So pack accordingly and stay hydrated! Bring the essentials – bring plenty of water, snacks, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. You’ll also want to include an umbrella, beach chairs, towels, floaties, and a cooler. But remember, glass is not allowed on the beach!
This is not an occasion for Fido, or any other pets for that matter. Dogs are only allowed at the two designated dog beaches on either side of the island, neither of which are a great vantage point for the air show. Pets are not allowed anywhere else. And any person found leaving a pet unattended in a vehicle may face criminal charges.
For the safety of all spectators and air show participants, the Santa Rosa Island Authority is requiring the public to suspend all flights of unmanned aircraft, or drones, during the air show hours of the Pensacola Beach Air Show week.
There are plenty of vendors on hand selling all the forgotten essentials, plus food, drinks, souvenirs, etc.
The civilian stunt plane acts begin just before noon. Lifeguards keep all beachgoers out of the Gulf while the show is happening overhead. The civilian acts last for about an hour or so, from noon to 1 p.m.
After the civilian acts finish, go take a dip in the Gulf! This will be your last chance to cool off before the Blues take to the sky at 2 p.m.
Lifeguards are on hand to provide any needed first-aid help. Mist stations are set up next to the public safety building and restrooms, for anyone needing to cool off quickly.
Once the air show ends, believe us when we say you won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Instead of folding up your chairs and packing up your tents in a mad dash to go get stuck in beach traffic, rather, sit back and enjoy the beautiful view, sharing stories about your favorite maneuvers.
When it’s time to pack up and leave, remember: Please Leave Only Your Footprints Behind! For the safety and enjoyment of all Pensacola Beach visitors and the preservation of the island’s flora and fauna, please take all that you came with and help keep our beach pristine.
Wahoos Split Double With M-Braves
July 8, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos got great starting pitching on both ends of their doubleheader against the Mississippi Braves on Thursday, winning 3-1 in eight innings in game one behind Eury Pérez and falling 3-2 in game two despite six no-hit innings from Zach McCambley.
In game one, Eury Pérez was dominant once again. The 19-year-old, fresh off being named Miami’s representative to the prestigious SiriusXM Futures Game later this month, allowed only two hits and struck out 10 batters while completing 6.0 innings for the second time in his career.
One Braves hit, though, was a solo home run to Justin Dean to put Mississippi ahead 1-0. Freddy Tarnok was sharp as well, holding the Blue Wahoos to one single over 6.0 scoreless innings. Down to their last out in the seventh and final inning, Pensacola got a pinch-hit RBI single from Norel González to tie the game 1-1.
Josh Simpson (W, 4-1) kept the game tied in the bottom of the seventh to force an extra eighth inning, where the Blue Wahoos scored a pair of runs against Coleman Huntley III (L, 1-1). José Devers scored on a wild pitch to put the Blue Wahoos ahead 2-1, and Victor Victor Mesa delivered a two-out RBI single to extend the lead to 3-1. Simpson retired the Braves in order in the bottom of the inning to nail down the win.
In game two, the Blue Wahoos got a pair of early RBI hits from Devin Hairston to take a 2-0 lead in support of Zach McCambley. The righty pitched the best game of his Double-A career, striking out six batters and taking a no-hitter into the sixth and final inning.
Three outs away from the fourth no-no in Blue Wahoos history, McCambley issued a lead-off walk to Drew Lugbauer before departing with 100 pitches thrown. Colton Hock (L, 5-3) entered, and the All-Star reliever immediately gave up a single to Cade Bunnell to break up the no-hit bid. Riley Delgado followed with a bloop single to load the bases, followed by a pair of RBI groundouts to tie the game 2-2. Pinch hitter Yariel González ended the game with a walk-off single.
Tyler Ferguson (W, 3-1) was the fifth and final pitcher for Mississippi in the bullpen game, striking out three batters in the top of the seventh to earn the win.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the M-Braves on Friday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Molino Man Took Jewelry, Adult Toy During Burglary, ECSO Says
July 7, 2022
A Molino man is accused of breaking into his neighbor’s home on Sunshine Hill Road, stealing jewelry and an adult toy.
Brandon David Edmonson, 42, was charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, possession of burglary tools with the intent to use, criminal mischief and petit theft.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report, Edmonson was captured on video pacing back and forth in front of a residence before entering through a window air conditioner opening. A screwdriver, which was swabbed for DNA, was located near the air conditioner, and the window was broken. A deputy was able to positively identify Edmonson from the video, the report states.
The residents reported that a gold necklace, gold bracelet and a choker necklace– valued at $40 each — were missing, along with an adult toy valued at $50.
Deputies were unable to locate Edmonson following the June 21 burglary, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Thursday morning with bond set at $21,000.
It’s Budget Time: Escambia County, Century Beginning Budget Workshops
July 7, 2022
Both Escambia County and Century are moving into the process of establishing their budgets and tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.
Escambia County will hold all-day budget workshops at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13.
Century’s mayor will meet with staff members the next three Thursdays — July 7, 14 and 21 — at 3 p.m. The town council will hold a budget meeting on August 9.
Either entity may schedule additional meetings. All meetings are open to the public.
The new fiscal year begins October 1, 2021, for both Escambia County and Century.
More Sun And More Heat, Scattered Afternoon And Evening Showers Into The Weekend
July 7, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Otherwise mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 86. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Florida Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday Ends Today
July 7, 2022
Today is the final day of Florida’s Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday with tax on outdoor recreation items, live events, museums and more.
Through July 7, there is no tax in Florida on the retail sale of admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, specified performances, movies, museums, state parks, and fitness facilities. Also exempt from sales tax during this holiday period are eligible boating and water activity supplies, camping supplies, fishing supplies, general outdoor supplies, residential pool supplies, and sporting equipment.
A summary of tax free items is below. Click the poster above to enlarge, or for a complete detailed list click here for a printable pdf.)
Cantonment Rotary Club Swears In New Officers
July 7, 2022
Cantonment Rotary recently held a Change of Command ceremony. The new club president is Tony Lee (pictured bottom) and Dustin Vaughn was pinned as president elect (pictured first below). The new officers and board members were sworn in (pictured above) by Cantonment Rotary member Deb Held, who is also the district area governor. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Six Suspects Arrested In Stolen Vehicle, Tag Case
July 7, 2022
The Escambia County Sheriff Office arrested six suspects during a case involving five stolen vehicles and multiple vehicle tags.
The stolen vehicles recovered were a 2018 Ford F150, a 2004 Jeep Wrangler, a 2007 Pontiac G6, a 2003 Chevrolet 1500, and a 2005 Toyota Camry.
The following suspects were arrested:
- Robert Dalton Goodwin, 22 of Pensacola — dealing in stolen property. Jailed, $10,000 bond.
- Frankie Michelle Schultz, 46 of Pensacola — dealing in stolen property. Jailed, $10,000 bond.
- Alyssa Marie Blackburn, 22 of Pensacola — for petit theft, dealing in stolen property, and fraud uttering. Released, $2,000 bond.
- Jesse Allen Geoghahan, 26 of Cantonment — grand theft of a motor vehicle. Released $2,500 bond.
- Gavin Kyle McCurley, 28 of Pensacola — grand theft of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief, and grand theft. Jailed, $10,500 bond.
- Jeb Stuart Pickford, 42 of Cantonment — failure to appear. Released, $250 bond.
M-Braves Open Series With 5-1 Win Over The Blue Wahoos
July 7, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos were kept quiet at the plate on Wednesday, falling 5-1 to the Mississippi Braves in their series opener.
A.J. Ladwig (L, 2-3) turned in a quality start, but took the loss as the Pensacola offense mustered only three hits in a dominant pitching effort from Jared Shuster (W, 5-7) and the Mississippi staff.
The Braves jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first, as C.J. Alexander hit a hanging slider into the right field bullpen for his 15th home run of the year. After a Yariel Gonzalez double in the second, Hendrik Clementina brought him home with a sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 2-0.
Shuster completed 6.0 shutout innings, allowing only three hits and striking out four. Ladwig completed 6.0 frames as well, earning a quality start, but the early damage was too much to overcome.
Clementina added a solo homer in the seventh against new Pensacola reliever Sean Reynolds, and the Braves tacked on a pair of runs in the eighth with RBI singles from Cade Bunnell and Andrew Moritz against Eli Villalobos.
Ray-Patrick Didder hit a solo homer in the ninth to break up the shutout bid, but Justin Maese got J.D. Orr to fly out with the bases loaded to snuff out Pensacola’s final attempt at a rally and end the game.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the M-Braves with a doubleheader on Thursday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos