Two Injured In Two Wrecks That Slowed Highway 29 Traffic Tuesday Afternoon
April 24, 2024
Two people were injured in one of two crashes minutes apart on Highway 29 near Cantonment Tuesday afternoon.
The first crash (pictured above and two photos below) happened about 4:33 p.m. on Highway 29 at Neal Road when a Chevrolet Sedan and an older model Chevrolet Caprice collided. The Caprice came to a stop about 500 south of the intersection, slowing southbound traffic. Two people were transported by Escambia County with non-life-threatening injuries.
The second unrelated wreck (pictured bottom) happened about five minutes later on Highway 29 near Success Drive. The driver of a Chevrolet SUV was southbound when they lost control, crossed over Highway 29 and came to a stop in the median on the northbound side. There were no injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating both wrecks.
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North Escambia Baseball Battle: Tate Gets Senior Night 8-4 Win Over Northview (With Gallery)
April 24, 2024
In the Baseball Battle for NorthEscambia, the Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 8-4 in their first meeting in at least the last 20 years.
On senior night, Tate senior had a big day, going 3-3 including a double in the sixth inning.
Madox Land was 3-4, and Conner Hassell also had three hits for the Aggies.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Tate pitching team of Nate Conners, Hayden St. Amant, Zane Warrington, Land and Neal Croom combined for the Aggies to allow two hits and four runs while striking out six and walking 11.
Jayden White took the loss for the Northview Chiefs, going three innings and giving up six runs and five hits while striking out one and walking one Aggie.
Dane King and Grayden Sheffield each had one hit and one RBI for Northview. Jase Portwood also drove in one run. Portwood was one the mound for two, allowing no hits, no runs, no strikeouts and walking one; and B Smith pitched one, surrendering three hits and two runs as he recorded no strikeouts and no walks.
Up next, Tate will take on Gulf Breeze at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Northview will round out their regular season in a big game at Jay at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Both teams were coming in with losses in their last game and have similar records as the regular season winds down this week. Following Tuesday’s game, 1A Northview is 9-13, and the 6A Aggies are 11-12.
Tuesday was senior night for the Tate Aggies, and they honored a big Class of 2024 before the game. Tate honored senior players Neal Croom III, Conner Hassell, Cole McNair, Gabe Patterson, Clif “Junebug” Quiggins, Trey Rebber, Hayden St. Amant, Ketch King, and Bray Touchstone. They also recognized senior managers Josh Murph and Jack Wallace.
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Inmate Flown To The Hospital After Incident At Century Correctional Institution
April 24, 2024
An inmate was flown to an area hospital after an incident at Century Correctional Institution early Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
“FDC staff observed an inmate with injuries at Century Correctional Institution. The inmate was transported to an outside hospital for further evaluation.” FDC told NorthEscambia.com in an emailed statement.
The inmate was a trauma alert and was airlifted to an area hospital, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue Public Information Officer Davis Wood.
The Department of Corrections stopped short of saying exactly what happened to the inmate.
“The Florida Department of Corrections is committed to providing for the safety and wellbeing of all inmates in custody. Inmates who cause harm to others are held accountable for their actions. This includes administrative sanctions, placement in restrictive housing and criminal charges if applicable. This is done for the safety of staff and other inmates,” FDC said.
The Office of Inspector General is the lead investigative agency, and further information has not been released as an active investigation continues.
The incident was reported about 4:15 a.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview Lady Chiefs Beat Washington 19-2
April 24, 2024
Jamison Gilman drove in four tuns one four hits as the Northview Chiefs beat Washington 19-2 Tuesday in Pensacola.
Mikayla McAnally opened in the circle for the Chie’s, giving up one hit and no runs in two innings while striking out six and recording no walks. Daviona Randolph went two innings in relief, giving up two hits and two runs and she had three strikeouts and no walks.
Bailey Burkette and Braylen Shelley had two hits for the Lady Chiefs. Riley Brooks, Avery Stuckey, Kylee Langham, Mary Clayton Dawson and McAnally had one.
Northview will host Gulf Breeze Friday at 6 .
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Check Your Tickets: No One Has Claimed $66,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Davisville
April 24, 2024
Check your tickets. It’s been two months since someone purchased a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Davisville.
The Quick Pick ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop at 11208 Highway 97 was one of two winning tickets in the February 24 evening drawing and is worth $66,372.08. The other winning ticket was sold in Clearwater.
The winning numbers were 3-6-22-26-28.
Winners have up to 180 days to claim a winning Florida Lottery ticket.
Tate Has Tough Time In Loss To Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
April 24, 2024
The Tate Lady Aggies had a tough time Tuesday evening keeping up as they lost 13-0 to Gulf Breeze.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Jordan Smith took the loss for Tate, giving up four runs and six hits while striking out two and walking one. Peyton Womack went four innings in relief, surrendering five hits and nine runs while striking out two and walking seven.
The Lady Aggies had no hits and two walks on the evening.
Tate will regroup and look for a “W” Thursday at Choctaw,
In junior varsity action, Tate beat Gulf Breeze 10-2 Tuesday afternoon.
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Patchy Fog Overnight
April 24, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Overnight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Berry Delivers Walk-Off Magic For Blue Wahoos With Game-Winning Hit
April 24, 2024
by Bill Vilona
Jacob Berry had reached base twice, albeit without a hit, before stepping to the plate in the ninth-inning with a chance to be the game’s star.
He made it happen.
With two outs and the crowd at Blue Wahoos Stadium cheering in support, Berry connected on a two-strike pitch and laced a single that got past the glove of Biloxi right fielder Carlos Rodriguez for what became a walk-off 5-4 comeback win Tuesday night against the Shuckers.
It was the Blue Wahoos’ second walk-off win in 10 home games this season and began the second of consecutive homestands in a jubilant way. They had their first walk-off in the second game of the season.
The Shuckers (10-6), who entered with wins in eight of their previous nine games and were tied for the best start in the Southern League, took a 4-3 lead in the ninth when Zavier Warren led off with a single against Blue Wahoos reliever Raffi Vizcaíno. The next batter, Lamar Sparks, walked to put two on with no outs.
Ethan Murray then followed with a run-scoring double and Mike Boeve walked to load the bases.
And then came the game’s pivotal defensive moment.
Shuckers first baseman Ernesto Martinez hit a hard shot down the first base line that Zach Zubia fielded, threw to the plate to get the force out, and Pensacola catcher Joe Mack turned the double play by throwing to Cody Morissette covering first.
Vizcaíno then struck out Justin Dirden to end the inning and pump energy into the Blue Wahoos dugout.
Dalvy Rosario led off the bottom of the ninth with a single. Tanner Allen had a sacrifice bunt to move him into scoring position. With one out, Mack then tied the game with his first Double-A hit, a double into the left-center gap. Berry, who had reached on an error and walk earlier in the game, stayed patient and got a pitch to make solid contact for the game winner.
The Blue Wahoos took a 3-1 lead with a big inning in the fifth. Harrison Spohn and Rosario began with singles. Allen was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Paul McIntosh tied the game with an infield groundout and Mack laced a ball that first baseman Martinez misplayed into a 2-run error.
Blue Wahoos starter Jonathan Bermúdez was again solid with his third start, giving up three hits and recording five strikeouts.
The teams will have a quick turnaround for game two of this season. They will play at 11 a.m. Wednesday in a special Education Day game – one of two this season. The other will occur in the next Blue Wahoos homestand on May 8.
School children from various elementary and middle schools in the three-county area will attend the game with classmates and be treated to lunch and free tickets.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Biloxi Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Wednesday, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium
Clear, Middle 50s Tonight
April 23, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
How Cute! Beulah Middle Welcomes Three New Kids
April 23, 2024
Beulah Middle School has welcomed three new kids recently to their farm.
FFA members were excited that they made their debut five days early. All were healthy, and mom is doing a fantastic job.
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