Blue Wahoos Split Doubleheader, Snap Seven Game Losing Streak
August 1, 2021
The Blue Wahoos snapped their seven-game losing streak with a doubleheader split on Saturday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Pensacola took the first game with a 5-0 win, but lost game two by a final score of 8-1.
Elieser Hernandez took the mound in game one as part of a Major League Rehab assignment for Miami. The three-year major league veteran looked impressive in his 2.2 innings of shutout ball. Hernandez—who is recovering from a right quadriceps injury—allowed one hit and struck out three. He was removed after throwing 46 pitches.
Offensively, the Blue Wahoos relied on power in order to surge past Mississippi. Three of the top hitting prospects in the Marlins system, JJ Bleday, Griffin Conine, and Peyton Burdick all homered in the win. Conine belted a two-run shot in the bottom of the first to put the Wahoos quickly ahead. Bleday crushed a solo shot to center in the fifth before Burdick added his own solo homer in the sixth.
Andrew Nardi replaced Hernandez in the third inning and 2.1 innings of one-hit shutout ball. Pensacola brought in Zack Leban to clean up the game’s final two innings en route to the club’s first shutout win of 2021.
In the second game, Jeff Lindgren struggled on the mound as the M-Braves clubbed five home runs in the win. Mississippi has now hit 18 home runs through the first five games of the series, which is the most homers in a five-game stretch in the club’s history. With the defeat, Pensacola has now lost four consecutive series.
The series finale is Sunday afternoon
Thomas Charles Teachey
August 1, 2021
Thomas Charles Teachey, 45, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Sunday July 26, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1975 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Thomas graduated J.M. Tate High School in 1994. He played football all 4 years. He was a member of Tate’s FFA, and loved to drive John Deere tractors. Thomas was baptized at Hillcrest Baptist Church in 1990. He enjoyed boating, fishing, Alabama Football, ATV’s, swimming and grilling. He is survived by his parents Dusty and Becky Teachey of Cantonment, Florida, 2 nephews: Cameron and Caleb Teachey and his niece Caitlin Teachey. Thomas is also survived by several Cousins, Aunts and Uncles. Thomas is preceded in death by his brother Tobey Teachey. Pallbearers are Cameron and Caleb Teachey, Michael Judy, Danny Bishop, Brandon Davis, and D.J. Tripp.
Memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice.
Family has entrusted Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home with services. Visitation is Friday July 30, 2021 from 5-7pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 W. Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, Florida 32534, with services being held Saturday July 31, 2021 at 12pm. The Internment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr.
August 1, 2021
Edward Farrar Barnett, Sr., age 73, passed away on July 27, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was
born on May 8, 1948 in Atmore, AL to the late Elbert “Ned” and Ethel Prestwood Barnett.
He was a graduate of The University of Alabama where he received a Bachelor of Science
in Commerce and Business Administration. He was Vice President and General Office
Manager of Barnett Construction, Inc. He retired and enjoyed spending time with family
and especially enjoyed fishing with friends and family. His greatest enjoyment was
spending time with his grandchildren.
He loved the Lord and he shared that love with all that he knew and came in contact with
both in word and deed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Preston Barnett, Glenn Barnett and
nephew, Miles Bridgman.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Gwen Owens Barnett; his son, Edward Farrar
Barnett, Jr. of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Leigh (John Murray) Ikner of Huxford, AL; his
brother, Jimmy (Kathy) Barnett of Uriah, AL; his sisters, Beverly (Johnny) Sanslow of
Bristol, VA and Sally (Bill) Bridgman of Atmore, AL and five grandchildren, Morgan,
Cowen, Sophia, Emeri and Mattox as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby
Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cornelius Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at
Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Jameson Kelley, Randall Barnett, Jason Barnett, Jon Owens,
Randall Owens, Jamie Owens, Cowen Ingram and John Murray Ikner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Kelley, Robert Hudson, Hugh Long, Jimmy Morgan,
Joe Brantley, Nicky Calhoun, Richard Moore, Rickie Moore, Ryan James, David Ragan,
Gary Hare, Bernard Peacock, members of 1966 HS graduation class.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m.
at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Pilots
For Christ or charity of your choice.
ECSO: Man That Died After Being Found Injured Outside Century Bar Was Not Murdered
July 31, 2021
Authorities now say the man that died days after he was found badly injured outside a Century bar was not murdered as originally thought.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Odom’s Bar on North Century Boulevard about 10 p.m. on June 19 to find 60-year old Greg Hunter down in the parking lot. At the time, investigators believed he had been seriously beaten and left unconscious.
But the Medical Examiner’s Office now says Hunter died of natural causes, Amber Southard, ECSO spokesperson, told NorthEscambia.com Friday afternoon. She said the death remains under investigation and further details have not been released.
The ECSO said after the incident that Hunter was seen involved in a “shoving match” in the parking lot, but he did not appear injured. The witnesses went inside the bar, and when they went back outside, they found Hunter unconscious and bleeding, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
A family member told NorthEscambia.com that Hunter remained in a coma and never regained consciousness before he passed away.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Excessive Heat Continues
July 31, 2021
An excessive heat warning continues in effect for Saturday for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
DeSantis Issues Order Forbidding School Mask Mandates
July 31, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order that forbids school districts in the state from mandating masks this year.
He said parents must decide for themselves if their own children should wear masks in the classes this school year.
“It has harmed students,” DeSantis said of mandates. “Shouldn’t this be something parents decide?”
The order went into effect immediately It authorized Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to “pursue all legal means available to ensure school districts adhere to Florida law, including but not limited to withholding state funds from noncompliant school board violating any rules or agency action” taken at the Governor’s direction.
DeSantis said many students were harmed without direct face-to-face interactions in classrooms.
“It’s something that a lot of parents have been frustrated about, that a lot of students have been frustrated about,” DeSantis said. “I’ve had a lot of kids come up to me saying we don’t want to wear the masks going forward.”
“The federal government has no right to tell parents that in order for their kids to attend school in person, they must be forced to wear a mask all day, every day,” said DeSantis. “Many Florida schoolchildren have suffered under forced masking policies, and it is prudent to protect the ability of parents to make decisions regarding the wearing of masks by their children.”
Read the complete executive order by clicking or tapping here.
Florida’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday
July 31, 2021
Florida’s 10-day back to school sales tax holiday began Saturday and continues through August 9.
During the sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax, including certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and the first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers and certain computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.
For complete details from the Florida Department of Revenue, click or tap here.
Escambia Man Gets 25 Years For Child Pornography Possession, Child Molestation
July 31, 2021
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 25 year in state prison and lifetime sex offender probation for possessing child pornography.
John Henry Wright was also designated a sexual predator by Circuit Judge Jan Shackelford. Wright entered a plea to 15 counts of possession of certain images of child pornography and one count of lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim under age 12.
On December 2, 2020, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline about child pornography being shared on social media from Wright’s home. At the time, he was under investigation by the ECSO for lewd or lascivious molestation of a minor child.
“The defendant’s sentence will serve to help protect the citizens of Escambia County and the entire state of Florida,” prosecutor Carrie Gilmer said.
Escambia Reports 1,627 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week; Hospitalizations Increase
July 31, 2021
There were 1,627 new COVID-19 cases reported Escambia County over the last week by the Florida Department of Health. That’s compared to 757 new positives reported in the week prior.
Baptist, Ascension Sacred Heart and West Florida hospitals reported a combined 160 COVID-19 hospitalizations as of Friday.
Since July 1, Baptist Health Care has treated a total of 129 patients who have been hospitalized for COVID-19. Of those, 109 reported upon admission that they were unvaccinated, which means that they have not received a COVID-19 vaccine or have received only one dose of a two-dose series. Ascension and West Florida have not released similar details.
“The vaccine has been shown to be safe and effective in preventing infection or minimizing the severity of illness should a rare breakthrough infection occur. Baptist Health Care encourages everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community,” the hospital said in a news release.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 36,240 (+1,627)
Positivity Rate Last Week: 26%
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 20,209 (+772)
Positivity Rate Last Week: 27.6%
Statewide cases:
Florida resident cases: 2,590,699 (+110,477)
Case positivity rate: 18.1%
Deaths: 39,079 (+108)
FDOH has moved from daily to weekly reports and removed the COVID-19 dashboard. The state is now releasing a weekly report with local data limited only to number of cases and positivity rate; the number of deaths by county or cases by local cities and communities has been removed.
Donald “Don” Ray Stuckey
July 31, 2021
Donald “Don” Ray Stuckey resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age of 66. He worked for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department and retired in 2013. He had a great love for his family, hunting and attending church. He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Stuckey and his brother, John Marvin Stuckey.
He is survived by his mother, Sybil Stuckey; sons, Donnie Stuckey and Jonathan Stuckey; grandchildren, Connor, Cole, Alexa and Kaylie; brothers, Michael Wayne and Joe Villeneuve.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Cooley and Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating. Burial will follow at Clopton Cemetery, Pensacola, FL.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM prior to services.