Blue Wahoos Rally Late For Win Over Biloxi
April 27, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos scored four unearned runs in the top of the ninth to steal their series opener against the Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday night by a score of 7-4.
With the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the ninth, Paul McIntosh’s deep fly ball was dropped by left fielder Noah Campbell to score three runs and give Pensacola a 6-3 lead.
George Soriano struggled with his command in his start for the Blue Wahoos, tying a career high with 6 walks over 3.1 innings. He allowed three runs in the first inning on only one hit, a Joey Wiemer RBI double.
Trailing 3-0 early, the Blue Wahoos got scoreless work from Soriano and Anthony Maldonado in the middle innings to keep the game within reach. A two-run homer from Luis Aviles Jr. in the fourth got Pensacola on the board, and Jerar Encarnacion tied things up in the seventh with his league-leading sixth homer of the year.
Eli Villalobos (W, 1-1) pitched scoreless relief in the seventh and eighth innings, setting the stage for McIntosh’s three-run fly ball in the ninth against Lucas Erceg (L, 0-1). Griffin Conine backed up the blunder with an RBI single to score McIntosh, marking the only hit of the four-run frame.
Colton Hock allowed a solo home run to Ashton McGee in the ninth, but got the final three outs to help the Blue Wahoos win their second in a row.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday night.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Two Charged With Child Neglect After Kids Nearly Hit By Car In Jacks Branch Road
April 26, 2022
Two people are facing felony charges after two children were found playing in Jacks Branch Road and were nearly hit by a vehicle.
Fred Delane Young, Jr, age 32, and Ashley Marie Boswell, 31, were both charged with two counts of child neglect.
A Florida Department of Law Enforcement special agent was traveling south of Jacks Branch Road when she observed a vehicle stopped in the road and a woman standing with two children, one of which was completely naked. The woman stated she had to slam on brakes to avoid hitting one of the children as they danced and played.
The FDLE agent took the children to the home but was first unable to make contact with an adult.
“I observed the home to be in deplorable conditions with animal feces on the floor, dishes overflowing in the sink, and trash over flowing the trash can,” an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy wrote in his report. The deputy made contract with a witness inside the home who stated the children were not his, but that they belonged to Boswell and Young. He stated he was asleep and had no idea that the children were there or than Bowell and Young had left the home. He told deputies that they had been arguing the night before about narcotics.
One of the children stated they were hungry and had not eaten since the previous day. The FDLE agent obtained permission to enter the home to locate food for the children. She stated that she observed roaches all over the kitchen, unwashed dishes piled up in the sink, and a loaf of bread in the refrigerator that appeared to have been eaten by a rat.
Fleas were found on the children, the arrest report states.
The deputy also noted a child’s training toilet containing feces with blood on it and the bathroom toilet contained feces.
As the investigation continued, Young arrived on scene with Boswell asleep in his vehicle. They both stated they wanted a lawyer, the report states.
The children were removed by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Young and Boswell remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning with bond set at $6,000 each.
Library Board Cancels Century Meeting Due To Lack Of Quorum
April 26, 2022
The West Florida Library Board of Governance was set to hold a meeting in Century Monday afternoon — part of the board’s efforts to hold meetings and library locations across the county.
But the board was forced to cancel the meeting due to the lack of a quorum.
One seat of the five member board is currently vacant, and the board requires three members present to have a quorum and vote on business. Applications just closed April 20 for a new Escambia County appointee to the library board, and county commissioners have not met since that date to select an appointee.
The Library Board of Governance oversees the management of the West Florida Public Library System and makes recommendations to the Escambia County Commission.
Pictured: The Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
ECFR: Fire That Claimed Life Of Family Pet Was Sparked By Electrical Outlet
April 26, 2022
Investigators have determined an electrical problem sparked a house fire Saturday afternoon in Gonzalez that claimed the life of a family pet.
Firefighters responded to a residential fire on the 900 block of New Haven Drive north of Old Chemstrand Road about 5:15 p.m.
Escambia County Fire Rescue said Monday afternoon that the fire was due to a faulty electrical outlet in one of the bedrooms. A dog was found deceased in that room. There were no other injuries reported.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the roof of the home, and they brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes.
ECFR said the home can be occupied after repairs are completed.
The Cantonment, Ensley, Bellview, Ferry Pass and Osceola stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Pace Fire Department and Escambia County EMS were dispatched to the fire.
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EREC Names Hetrick, Bott As Scholarship Winners
April 26, 2022
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has announced the winners of the 2022 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards.
They are Sarah Hetrick from Escambia County (pictured left) and Hanna Bott of Santa Rosa County.
Hetrick is a senior at Northview High School and is the daughter of Joseph and Connie Hetrick. She plans to use this scholarship to pursue a nursing degree.
Hetrick is the senior class secretary and participates in several clubs such as Student Government Association, Math Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She also holds many hours volunteering for Northwest Escambia Ballpark and First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Bott is a senior at Central High School and is the daughter of Penny Bott. Hannah hopes to follow in her mother’s footsteps as an elementary teacher.
Bott has held many offices in Key Club and Beta , and is currently volunteering at Olive Baptist Church and Chumuckla Elementary School. She was an EREC delegate for the Tallahassee Youth Tour and will be attending the Washington Youth Tour.
In the past, capital credits issued by EREC that were unclaimed had to be turned over to the state. But state legislation now allows such funds to be deposited into a qualified, educational charity fund. The EREC membership voted to use these funds in the form of scholarships.
School Bus Driver Cited By FHP For Causing Wreck
April 26, 2022
A school bus driver was cited for multiple offenses after causing a wreck Monday afternoon in Ensley, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the 61-year old male bus driver for Pentecostal Temple Church Ministry failed to see and rear-ended a car stopped for traffic on Highway 95A near Arthur Lane about 4:20 p.m.
The bus driver was uninjured, and there were no passengers on the bus. The 33-year old driver of the car suffered minor injuries.
FHP cited the bus driver for careless driving, no proof of insurance and driving a commercial vehicle without the proper endorsement.
Northview Softball Defeats Central Christian 15-1
April 26, 2022
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated the Central Christian Saints 15-1 Monday night on the road.
Emma Gilmore went five innings for Northview, allowing three hits, one run and striking out nine.
Gilmore and Kayla Dixon led the Chiefs at the plate with two hits each. Northview also had on hit each from Chloe Ragsdale, Kailyn Watson, Kaitlin Gafford, Alanna Roberson and Aubrey Stuckey.
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Escambia County Holds Hurricane Exercise
April 26, 2022
It’s that time of year again. Hurricane season is just around the corner, with the first official day on June 1.
Escambia County Emergency Management hosted their annual hurricane exercise Monday. It was a chance for different agencies and partners to gather at the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center to practice for the real thing.
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Food Truck Court Proposed For Pine Forest Road In Cantonment
April 25, 2022
Plans are under review for a food truck court in Cantonment.
Kiem Nguyen is seeking approval from the Escambia County Development Review Committee for the food truck park on a vacant Pine Forest Road vacant lot, just north of the Dollar General and the Highway 297A intersection.
The 0.435 lot is about 76 feet wide and 250 feet deep, and is surrounded by the Dollar General to the south, a residence to the north and self storage units to the west.
The application for the food truck park shows 22 x 10 foot and 18 x 10 foot lots for food trucks, a central driveway, tables, benches, bathroom and an “open mic stage” to be located at the rear. The drawing indicates eight total food trucks and parking.
The Development Review Committee held a pre-application meeting on the proposal last week.
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Blue Angels Team Members Practice With Molino Ballpark Softball Teams
April 25, 2022
Members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels team recently visited with softball teams at Molino Ballpark.
The flight mechanic and pre-flight team members spoke with softball players about teamwork, answered questions and practiced a bit with the 12U and 16U teams.
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