Wahoos Start Final Road Trip With Win Over Barons
September 4, 2024
written by Erik Bremer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos began their final road trip of the regular season with a bang on Tuesday night, riding a four-run first inning to a 5-1 win over the Birmingham Barons.
Paul McIntosh blasted a three-run homer, his third long ball in the past three games, to cap the four-run first inning. Luis Palacios (W, 9-7) handled the rest, working 5.1 innings of one-run ball for his 19th career Blue Wahoos win to tie a career franchise record.
The first batter of the game, Andrew Pintar, reached on a missed catch error from Barons first baseman Shawn Goosenberg and scored on a Graham Pauley sacrifice fly. With two outs and two on in the inning, McIntosh launched his homer off the left field videoboard for a 4-0 Pensacola lead.
All four runs were unearned for Barons starter Riley Gowens (L, 1-3), who was handed the tough-luck loss.
The Barons got a run back in the first inning when Rikuu Nishida singled and scored on a wild pitch in his Double-A debut. That was all Palacios would allow, pitching into the sixth inning for his first winning decision since late July.
The Blue Wahoos added an insurance run in the sixth on a Johnny Olmstead RBI triple, and relievers Matt Pushard, Chandler Jozwiak and Dale Stanavich combined for 3.2 innings of scoreless relief to close out the win.
The Blue Wahoos gained a half game on Biloxi and a full game on Mississippi in the chase for a potential Southern League wild card spot. With 11 games remaining, they are 3.5 games back of the Shuckers and 2.5 games behind the Braves.
The series continues Wednesday in Birmingham, with a 7:00 CT.
Nine Mile Road Dodge’s Convenience Store Shut Down Suddenly Tuesday
September 3, 2024
The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store on East Nine Mile Road closed suddenly Tuesday morning.
All signage and branding were removed from the store, the parking lot was closed off, and vendors were apparently removing their products from the building.
NorthEscambia.com reached out to the company’s home office in Tupelo, Mississippi. We were told they would not make any comment to the media by a representative that then hung up the phone.
The Pensacola location of Dodge’s has been removed from the company’s website, and a Facebook page for the location says it is permanently closed. “Store Closed” signs were also posted at the entrance.
In response to a Facebook question we posted, the company confirmed, “…we are closing our Pensacola location.”
The location was constructed in 2001, according to Escambia County tax records.
Pictured: The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store on East Nine Mile Road as seen Tuesday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Injured in Cantonment Crash
September 3, 2024
One person was injured in a traffic crash Tuesday afternoon afternoon at Highway 29 and Morris Avenue in Cantonment.
The wreck happened shortly after 1:00 p.m. and resulted in one adult being transported to a local hospital by Escambia County EMS. Three other individuals, including two children, were evaluated by first responders but declined transport, according to Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the accident. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Update: Missing Man Last Seen In Beulah Located
September 3, 2024
UPDATE: Lyen Nathaniel Johnson has been located.
A Florida Purple Alert was issued late Monday night for 31-year-old Lyen Nathaniel Johnson.
Johnson was last seen in the area of Beulah Road and Nine Mile Road on Monday. He was wearing a white shirt with red designs, tan pants, and black shoes.
He may be driving a white 2010 Chevy Suburban Florida with Jacksonville Jaguar Tag #J1BIN, and a Florida Gators tag on the front. He is described as 5′9″, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
A Florida Purple Alert is an emergency alert system used to assist in the location of missing adults who are suffering from a mental or cognitive disability.
Cantonment Man Charged With Possessing Drugs, Two Daggers While Riding His Bike
September 3, 2024
A Cantonment man has been charged with possessing drugs and two daggers.
Victor Jerome Jenkins, 55, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a concealed weapon by a convicted felon.
A deputy patrolling the area of West Michigan Avenue and Armenia Drive stopped Jenkins as he was riding his bicycle about 2:09 a.m. on August 22 with no red light on the rear of the bicycle. A records check indicated that he had an outstanding warrant from Santa Rosa County.
A search of Jenkins revealed a white substance in his backpack that field tested positive for methamphetamine and two concealed fixed bladed daggers. Deputies also reported finding a glass smoking pipe on Jenkins’ vest pocket.
Jenkins was also given a verbal warning for no visible red light attached to the rear of his bicycle.
Victor remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $16,000.
House Makeover: Molino Fire Station Edition
September 3, 2024
Call a house makeover, Molino Fire Station edition.
As we recently reported, career fighters are now staffing the Molino Fire Station 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means they are working, eating, sleeping, and just hanging out between calls at the Molino Fire Station.
Now that crews are living in the station, it’s undergoing a bit of a makeover. We stopped by and took an impromptu tour recently with Escambia County Fire Rescue Chief Adam Harrison and Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. It’s only fair to note that what you see in these photos depicts a real working fire station. The firefighters did not have a chance to “straighten up” for visitors in advance.
There’s still painting to be done, a new Viking stove will be installed, and other working and aesthetic upgrades will take place.
The Molino Fire Station was constructed as a volunteer firehouse. Molino is now what is known as combination department –volunteers would still respond to calls alongside the paid crews.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Fire Rescue Mourns Passing Of Chief Mark Clark
September 3, 2024
Escambia County Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of Chief Mark Clark.
Clief Clark faithfully served the residents of Ferry Pass and Escambia County for 34 years.
Clark passed away Saturday, September 1 surrounded by family, friends, and his fellow firefighter brothers and sisters
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Pete The Cat Wins ‘Kids Votes Count’ Poll At West Florida Libraries
September 3, 2024
Pete the Cat was named the overwhelming winner of the 2024 Kids’ Votes Count poll at the West Florida Libraries.
“It was not even close,” Assistant Director of Library Services Christal Bell-Rivera said.
The program was designed to help engage kids of all ages in the voting process by encouraging them to exercise their right to vote for their favorite literary character. The voting coincided with the August Primary early voting period for adults.
Over 600 kids voted during the event, choosing from a field of candidates that included:
- Eragon
- Groot
- Harry Potter
- Luffy
- Pigeon
- Nancy Drew
- Amelia Bedlia
- Pete the Cat
- Katniss Everdeen
Pigeon fished a distant second in the voting, while Harry Potter came in third.
Pictured top: Reading Pete The Cat at the Molino Branch Library recently were: (L-R) Molino Library Branch Manager Rachel Kahalley, WFPL Assistant Director of Library Services Christal Bell-Rivera, and Director of Library Services Todd Humble. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge. Pictured below: The 2024 Kids’ Votes Count at the Century Branch Library.
Bonus Photos: Northview Cheerleaders, Fans, Band And NJROTC
September 3, 2024
Here’s a bonus NorthEscambia.com photo gallery highlighting the cheerleaders, band, NJROTC and fans from the Destin at Northview game.
For the gallery, click or tap here.
For a game action story and gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Rain Chances Increasing, Milder Temps Later This Week
September 3, 2024
North Escambia residents can expect a mix of sunshine and scattered thunderstorms this week. While temperatures will remain warm, a noticeable cooling trend is expected late in the week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87.