Northview Baseball, Softball Win At Semis, Head To Championship Games
May 1, 2024
Northview 11, Central 1
The Northview Chiefs beat Central 11-1 Tuesday night in the District 1-1A semi-finals.
Jase Portwood tossed a two hitter, striking out eight and walking one in seven innings.
Dane King went 3-4 with four RBIs, and Portwood was 1-3 with three RBIs to lead the Chiefs at the plate. Jayden White and Brady Smith each added two hits.
Northview will take on Jay at 7 p.m. Thursday in Bratt for the district championship.
Northview Lady Chiefs 16, Paxton 0
The Northview Lady Chief shut out the Paxton Bobcats 16-0 Tuesday night in the District 1-1A semi-finals.
Makayla McAnally tossed a no-hitter and recorded 10 strikeouts in four innings.
Jamison Gilman went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and a run. Bailey Burkette, Jamison Gilman, Riley Brooks and McAnally each had two hits. Brooks and Gilman both drove in three runs.
Northview advances to the district championship game against Jay at 7 p.m. Thursday at Central High School.
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Free Dog And Cat Adoptions At The Escambia Animal Shelter Until May 15
May 1, 2024
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare har partnered with the Bissell Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters” adoption event until Wednesday, May 15.
Adoptions for all cats and dogs one year or older will be free. Puppies will be available for $50 and kittens will be available for $25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. View all adoptable pets at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center on 24petconnect.com.
“We are so excited to participate in the Bissell adoption event again,” said Escambia County Director for the Department of Animal Welfare John Robinson. “These events provide us with an opportunity to allow our community to see all of the wonderful dogs and cats that we currently have available at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center. We encourage you to come visit us over these next two weeks and meet our amazing animals who are ready to be part of a family.”
“We have over 200 pets available for adoption, and our team understands it can be overwhelming to walk through the kennels if you don’t know what you’re looking for,” said Robinson. “We’re here to help with the entire process. Let us make it easy for you to complete your family by helping you find the perfect pet.”
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m
Tate Falls To Gulf Breeze 2-1 In District Semifinals
May 1, 2024
The Tate Aggies lost on an extra inning walk-off 2-1 to Gulf Breeze in the District 1-6A semi-finals at Pace.
A solo home run from senior Bray Touchstone put the Aggies on the board in the top of the first. Ketch King went 3-5, and Conner Hassell was 2-5. Touchstone and Clif Quiggins each drove in a run.
Tate’s Neal Crook surrendered five hits and two unearned runs. Zane Warrington went two innings on the hill, giving up one run and four hits, striking out none and walking three.
Tate’s season ended at 11-14.
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Larry Wayne Garrett
May 1, 2024
Larry Wayne Garrett, 68, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to William and Marjorie Garrett on July 27, 1955.
A native and life-long resident of Escambia County Florida, Larry had a reputation for his strong work ethic and his love of fishing on the river. He valued hard work and honesty, and modeled that every day. Larry enjoyed gardening with his wife and made family his priority, taking in two grandchildren, Johnathan and Sandra, who he loved joking with, always having a story ready to spread laughter.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 46 years, Genevia Garrett; children, Allen (Corrie) Garrett, (Smyrna, TN), Jennie (Tony) Embley,(Atmore, AL), William “Hank” Garrett (Bratt, FL), Christy (Zach) Yuhasz (Loxley, AL), and Lisa Garrett (Century, FL); grandchildren, Johnathan, Sandra, Chloe, Hanna, Alex, Taylor, Paige, Sara, Ashley and Tony Jr; Two great grandchildren; sisters, Ann, Karen, and Pansy; brothers, Danny (Hoppy), Mike (Bubba), James, Charles and Richard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533).
Flowers and/or memorial contributions to Larry’s wife, Genevia, are equally welcome.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jessie Dwayne Powell
May 1, 2024
Jessie Dwayne Powell, 79 years old, passed away on April 29, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1945 in Charleston, SC to Jessie and Janie David Powell. He graduated from East Clarendon High School in Turbeville, SC. He served in the United States Air Force with two tours of duty in Vietnam and was a totally disabled Veteran. He is a retired VP and General Manager from G.H. Skipper Inc. A member with Board of Directors for Escambia River Electric Coop., Past Master Carney Lodge #549, Atmore, AL, Past President of Walnut Hill, FL Ruritan Club and Past President of Bratt/Davisville Water System.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father; younger brother, Freddie Roland Powell; sister, Cecelia Beasley; first wife, Betty Sue Kirby Powell; wife, Connie Lee Powell and daughter in law, Shamim Powell.
He is survived by his three children: Dwayne Powell of Pensacola, FL, Christopher Powell (Michelle) of Milton, FL and Melissa Powell of Pensacola, FL; four stepchildren: Lee Delmar of Walnut Hill, FL, Mark Delmar (Sharon) of Atmore, AL, Suzanne Delmar Fordham (James) of Huntsville, AL, and Samantha Delmar Hubbard (Todd) of Nokomis, AL; two sisters, Barbara Ann Surette and Elizabeth (Libby) Jackson; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Melvin officiating. A Masonic Service and Military Honors will be conducted.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Larry Paul Riley
May 1, 2024
Larry Paul Riley, 66, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away at West Florida Hospital on April 17, 2024. Larry was born in Danville, Pennsylvania on November 28, 1957 to June DeFord and Warren (Rex) Riley. He attended Apollo High School in Arizona.
Larry married Rene’ Dean, and together they had two children, Christopher and Sean. He worked as a Military Police in the United States Air Force. He retired to work as a maintenance worker and he enjoyed participating in coin collecting, metal detecting, painting, fishing, cooking and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and June Riley; and sister Carol.
Larry is survived by his wife Rene’ of 46 years; sons Christopher (Rachel) and Sean (Sonya); grandchildren, Anthony, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Alison, Benjamin and Amber; brother, Garry (Lisa) Riley.
Memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida, 32533 on April 23, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Wahoos Get 5-3 Road Win Over The M-Braves In 10 Innings
May 1, 2024
written by Erik Bremer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their second 10-inning game in a row on Tuesday night, beating the Mississippi Braves 5-3 thanks to an unconventional rally.
A pair of run-scoring balks from reliever Trey Riley (L, 0-3) in the top of the tenth allowed the Wahoos to maintain a share of first place in the South Division.
Jonathan Bermúdez was stellar in his start for Pensacola, tying a career high with 10 strikeouts over 6.0 innings of two-run ball. Justin Dean’s two-run double in the second inning gave Mississippi an early lead, but Joe Mack got Pensacola on the board in the third with an RBI single against Braves starter Luis De Avila.
The game remained 2-1 in Mississippi’s favor until the seventh, when the Blue Wahoos had runners at the corners and Mack at the plate once again. Paul McIntosh took off from first base, getting into a rundown long enough for Dalvy Rosario to score from third and tie the game 2-2.
The Braves tried the same trick in the bottom of the eighth inning, but Mack and shortstop Harrison Spohn delivered perfect throws to cut down runner Drake Baldwin at the plate on a double steal attempt and keep the game tied.
Chandler Jozwiak (W, 1-0) left the bases loaded in the ninth to force extras, and Riley’s two balks prompted an ejection as the game slipped away from the Braves in the tenth. Raffi Vizcaíno (S, 1) allowed only the placed runner to score in the bottom of the tenth as the Blue Wahoos improved to 12-10 on the season.
It’s a quick turnaround for the Blue Wahoos, who play again Wednesday morning in game two of their series against the Braves.
Two Century Correctional Inmates Assaulted Officers, FDC Says
May 1, 2024
Two Century Correctional Institution inmates assaulted correctional officers recently, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Officials said:
Inmate Brian Moore, 46, assaulted a correctional officer by grabbing the officer’s hands. Moore (pictured left) was serving five years out of Volusia County for fleeing and eluding, aggravated battery, and felony battery.
Inmate Daurell Dorsett, 31, assaulted a correctional officer by pushing the officer. Dorsett (pictured right) was serving a 25-year sentence following a Miami-Dade conviction for robbery with a deadly weapon attempted felony murder, burglary of an occupied dwelling, armed burglary along with additional burglary and attempted murder charges.
FDC said both incidents were captured on camera.