Flomaton Hurricanes Blow Past Northview Chiefs (With Photo Gallery)
August 26, 2023
The Flomaton Hurricanes blew past the Northview Chiefs 35-14 Friday night in Flomaton.
Flomaton was first on the board 7-0 after a 52-yard touchdown from senior Jaxson Fillmore on the Canes’ first play of their second drive. Northview’s Devin Kelly tied it up 7-7 with a TD early in the second quarter.
At the half, it was an even 7-7 on a very hot night at Hurricane Field.
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Northview pulled ahead with 6:01 in the third quarter with a 20-yard run from senior Wyatt Scruggs.
But in the fourth quarter it was all Flomaton as they scored three unanswered touchdowns in the span of just over three minutes.
Fillmore had five touchdowns for FHS, rushing for over 340 yards on 29 carries.
Northview will travel to Atmore next Friday night to take on the Escambia County Blue Devils. Flomaton will host Walton.
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Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Cantonment Man On Drug, Weapon Possession Charges
August 26, 2023
A Cantonment man was arrested recently after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of drugs and a gun.
William Austin Thomann, 26, was charged two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a synthetic cannabinoid, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also giving a warning for a headlight infraction that led to the traffic stop.
After a K-9 alerted, deputies searched the vehicle and reported finding a .22lr rifle with 24 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamger, 17 grams marijuana, synthetic cannabis, methamphetamine, 0.2 grams of fentanyl, and a grinder containing marijuana.
Thomann was released from the Escambia County Jail with bond on a $9,500 bond.
High School Football Scoreboard
August 26, 2023
Here are high school football scores from around the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Pine Forest 48, Tate 21
- Flomaton 35, Northview 14 [Recap, photos]
- Jay 20, Vernon 13
- Escambia 31, West Florida 20
- Washington 39, Pensacola 0
- Pensacola Catholic 34, Navarre 27
- Pace 41, Choctaw 17
- Milton 7, Orange Beach 0
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 35, Northview 14
- Escambia County (Atmore) 20, Cottage Hill 3
- Escambia Academy 23, Valiant Cross 7
- T.R. Miller 26, Hillcrest-Evergreen 20 OT
- W.S. Neal 22, Georgiana 12
Pictured: The Flomaton Hurricanes topped the Northview Chiefs 35-14 Friday night Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Brush Fire Near Beulah Burns 86 Acres, May Smolder Until It Rains
August 26, 2023
A two acre brush fire on Hurst Hammock Road in Beulah on Wednesday quickly expanded due to the wind.
As of Friday afternoon, the fire had burned about 86 acres, and the Florida Forest Service (FFS) remained on scene to extinguish any smaller brush fires. Escambia County said smoke may remain in the area until there is substantial rainfall, and Escambia County Fire Rescue will continue to monitor the situation.
One Wednesday, the fire began to intensify shortly after ECFR’s arrival, requiring crews to retreat from the immediate area. As the fire expanded, the FFS was requested along with additional ECFR units. Crews re-engaged and began extinguishing the fire until the arrival of the FFS. As FFS began plowing fire lines, ECFR crews set up in several locations to provide structural protection. FFS was able to contain the fire within their fire lines.
Several ECFR units remained on scene until the FFS utilized their heavy dozers to widen established fire lines. The FFS fixed-wing aircraft was also on-scene to assist in monitoring the fire’s location, direction of travel and ensuring the fire remained contained within the fire lines. Escambia County Emergency Management was also on scene assisting with a drone.
No homes were threatened by the fire. .
Wahoos Get Fifth Straight Win
August 26, 2023
After an early departure from starter Evan Fitterer, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos bullpen came up big in a 6-4 win over the Biloxi Shuckers on Friday night.
Josan Méndez (W, 6-1), Zach McCambley, Chandler Jozwiak and Dylan Bice (S, 1) held off the Shuckers to lock down Pensacola’s fifth win in a row.
The Blue Wahoos took a 1-0 lead in the second inning as Victor Mesa Jr. scored from second on a fielder’s choice and throwing error. Mesa added on in the fourth, hitting an opposite-field three-run homer against Shuckers starter Adam Seminaris (L, 2-5) to stretch the lead to 4-0. Three batters later, another homer from Norel González made it 5-0 Pensacola.
Fitterer departed after 2.0 hitless innings, and Méndez worked a quick third inning before running into trouble in the fourth. A throwing error from Cobie Fletcher-Vance opened the door for a three-run inning, highlighted by RBI singles from Freddy Zamora and Ernesto Martinez and an RBI double from Lamar Sparks.
The Shuckers got another run in the fifth with a Zamora RBI single off McCambley, but that would be the final run of the night against the Pensacola bullpen. McCambley gave way to Chandler Jozwiak for a pair of scoreless innings, and an RBI single from Fletcher-Vance gave the Blue Wahoos some added insurance for Bice to secure the save and end the game.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Shuckers on Saturday night.
written by Erik Bremer
Escambia Woman Charged With Two DUI Hit and Run Crashes
August 25, 2023
An Escambia County woman has been charged with two hit and run DUI crashes.
Kristina Lee Jacques, 26, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on two counts of DUI with damage to property, two counts of hit and run, battery and drug possession.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jacques traveled off the roadway and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Mobile Highway and Klondike Road about 6:43 p.m. Wednesday.
Ater troopers arrived and apprehended the driver that was attempting to flee, it was discovered that the same vehicle had also been involved in a separate hit and run vehicle collision off Deerfield Drive. The vehicle had struck a brick post, a bush and a utility pole guy wire.
Jacques was arrested after treatment of minor injuries at West Florida Hospital.
She remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday with bond set at $11,000.
Century Man Arrested For Meth Trafficking, Weapons Charges Following Traffic Stop
August 25, 2023
A traffic stop led to the arrest of a Century man on several weapons and drug charges.
Ladarrious Tamiraye Lett, 29, was charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, trafficking methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of marijuana.
Lett was the front seat passenger in a vehicle stopped on Pensacola Boulevard by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for window tint violation.
Deputies located a .25 caliber handgun in Lett’s pocket, a located and chamber rifle in the trunk, 69.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine and a marijuana cigar in the glovebox, four alprazolam tablets in Lett’s pants pocket, ammunition in the center console, alprazolam in the center console, an additional 41 rounds of ammunition in the center console, ammunition in the glove box, and additional pills in his pants pocket, according to an arrest report. All of the items were attributed by deputies to Lett.
Lett also had a large quantity of cash and a cellphone on his person, deputies said.
Lett was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $63,000 bond.
Salzman Proposes Term Limits For County Commissioners
August 25, 2023
Rep. Michelle Salzman is proposing a constitutional amendment to limit county commissioners across Florida to eight years in office.
The term limit would prohibit commissioners who have held office for the preceding eight years from seeing reelection. The term limits would apply to terms of office beginning on or after November 5, 2024.
If approved during the next legislative session, the amendment would require approval by 60% of Florida voters.
“I’m looking forward to seeing this on the 2024 ballot,” Salzman said. “The people of Florida have been asking for this opportunity to choose for a while. I fully support term limits at all levels of government.”
The proposal was Salzman’s first filing for the 2024 session.
In Florida, the governor, cabinet members and state lawmakers already have an eight-year term limit. The legislature has also approved an eight-year term limit for school board members.
Ascend Volunteers Work To Get Roy Hyatt Environmental Center Ready For Field Trips
August 25, 2023
A group of volunteers from Ascend Performance Materials worked last Friday to spruce up at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center.
The group worked to help the facility get ready for upcoming student field trip visitors. They worked to clear trails, clean debris from ponds, trim the turtle enclosures, powerwash picnic tables and pavilions, repair equipment and more.
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The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center assists students in mastering science concepts and processes through the integration of science disciplines in studying the environment.
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We Are Now Officially In A Moderate Drought. And That May Impact Crops Like Peanuts.
August 25, 2023
A moderate drought exists across much of the North Escambia area, according to the latest information released Thursday by the National Drought Mitigation Center.
“High temperatures and only spotty rainfall are drying soils and could begin to impact peanut and cotton yields at a time in development where water demand is highest,” according to the Florida Climate Center at Florida State University.
All of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida and all but the far eastern portion of Escambia County in Alabama are in the moderate drought category.
Pictured top: Peanuts in a dry field Thursday afternoon in North Escambia. Pictured below: The latest drought map. NorthEscambia.com photo and graphic.
