Focus On Framing: Molino Library Photography Meetup Group Monday Afternoon
May 18, 2025
The Molino Library will host the next meeting of Molino Library Photography Group at 2 p.m. on Monday. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the meeting is being held on the third, rather than the fourth, Monday of the month.
Whether you are taking photos with your phone or a professional camera, the group is open to everyone.
This month, discussion will focus on framing. Participants will learn that “by positioning the subject between foreground elements such as doorways, windows, branches, or architectural structures, photographers can draw attention to the focal point and enhance the composition. This technique adds depth, context, and a sense of storytelling to the image, making it visually compelling.”
The Molino Library is located at 6450-A Highway 95A in the Molino Community Center.
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High Near 90 To Begin The Week
May 18, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Here Are The Road Construction Delay Spots For The Week
May 18, 2025
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Beulah Road (State Road (S.R.) 99) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway (S.R. 10A) to Isaacs Lane - Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on Beulah Road, from Nine Mile Road to Mobile Highway, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for milling and paving operations. Signs will be in place to detour drivers around the work zone using Rebel Road.
- Garden Street (Business U.S. 98) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the Interstate 110 (I-110) Ramp – The week of Sunday, May 11, drivers may encounter the following construction related traffic disruptions:
- Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and North Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction), as crews perform construction activities on the south side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through early 2026.
- Temporary side street closures south of Garden Street, from B Street to J Street, as crews perform utility and stormwater management enhancements.
- On-street parking is closed on the south side of Garden Street, between B Street and L Street. Additionally, periodic on-street parking closures will occur on Garden Street, between A Street and Alcaniz Street, for sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.
- Signs will be in place to direct drivers and pedestrians around the work zone.
- U.S. 98 (Gregory Street) Resurfacing from North Palafox Street to east of 14th Avenue – Drivers on Gregory Street, from North Palafox Street to 14th Avenue, will encounter alternating, intermittent lane closures Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for placement of thermoplastic striping.
- Michigan Avenue (S.R. 296) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to North Palafox Street (U.S. 29) – The week of Sunday, May 11, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on Michigan Avenue, from Mobile Highway to North Palafox Street, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., for milling and paving operations.
- Interstate Circle Bridge Over Eight Mile Creek Construction – Interstate Circle is closed at the Eight Mile Creek Bridge through mid-2025 while crews replace the bridge. Signs are in place to detour drivers around the work zone using Pine Forest Road, Longleaf Drive and Wymart Road.
- Interstate 10 (I-10) at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction related traffic disruptions:
- Intermittent I-10 inside lane closures near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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- Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Sunday, May 11 through Friday, May 16, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
- I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – The week of Sunday, May 11, drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- The U.S. 29 southbound turn lane access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp will be temporarily shortened Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The reduced turn-lane length is required for daytime construction activities and will reopen nightly from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
- I-10 between U.S. 29 and I-110, is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction.
- The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
- S.R. 97 Tree Trimming Operations near Pilgrim Trail – Drivers will encounter intermittent northbound lane closures Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 90 Resurfacing from west of Avalon Boulevard to east of Stewart Street – Drivers may encounter intermittent U.S. 90 lane closures, between Avalon Boulevard and Stewart Street, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for shoulder work and placement of thermoplastic striping.
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers on U.S. 90 may encounter intermittent lane closures over the Simpson River Bridge, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as crews perform bridge construction work. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
- S.R. 87 Resurfacing, from south of East Bay Boulevard (County Road 399) to Vonnie Tolbert Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 87, from East Bay Boulevard to Vonnie Tolbert Road, Sunday, May 11 through Thursday, May 15, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., for milling and paving operations.
- S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) Bridge Rehabilitation over Garcon Point Bridge – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. for construction activities.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, May 11, through Friday, May 16, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- U.S. 98 Turn Lane Operations near Catamaran Drive – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, May 12 through Thursday, May 22 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations.
- S.R. 87 Tree Trimming Operations from Oriole Street to Stewart Street – Drivers will encounter intermittent southbound lane closures Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Fulton Dazzles, Lifts Wahoos to Win over Trash Pandas
May 18, 2025
Dax Fulton has overcome a lot in his pro career, including battling back from two left elbow surgeries on his throwing arm, plus all the recovery that involves. A night like this one made his efforts become more pronounced.
Fulton had his strongest outing this season, working five innings and allowing just one hit, as he helped lead the Blue Wahoos to a 3-1 victory against the Rocket City Trash Pandas before the customary Saturday sellout crowd (5,038) on Fireworks Night at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Fulton’s performance, highlighted by five strikeouts, set a tone where both teams’ pitching mostly ruled the game.
“It felt really good,” said Fulton in the post-game, on-field interview. “I just wanted to go out there and do my job and put my team in line for the win. I thought we played well as a team.”
The win gave the Blue Wahoos (22-16) a chance to win the series on Sunday as the first of back-to-back home weeks wraps up. Pensacola has now won all four Saturday Fireworks Nights this season.
Besides Fulton’s performance on the mound, Blue Wahoos fans witnessed one of the largest on-field gatherings of youth baseball players standing with Blue Wahoos starters for the National Anthem. There were nine ceremonial first pitches, including a couple on their honeymoon at the ballpark.
After six innings were complete, the May celebration of a “Home Run For Life”, honored a Navarre man who recovered from a life-threatening stroke in October. With the crowd cheering and team mascot Kazoo encouraging, Michael Patching jogged around the bases with both teams lined up on each baseline.
The game itself began well for the Blue Wahoos. In the second inning, Johnny Olmstead and Shane Sasaki led off the singles. Both scored. Olmstead scored on a throwing error to the plate by Rocket City third baseman Cole Fontenelle. Sasaski scored on Jared Serna’s sacrifice fly. Those two runs proved enough for Fulton to earn his second win. He struck out five of the first eight batters he faced. The only blemish was a pair of back-to-back walks with two outs in the second that he quelled with a strikeout. He overcame consecutive walks in the fourth inning. He didn’t allow a hit until a two-out single in the fifth.
The Trash Pandas got their lone run off Fulton in the third inning, without a hit. Caleb Ketchup reached on an infield throwing error, stole second, went to third on a wild pitch and scored on a groundout.
The Blue Wahoos added a third run in their third inning when Olmstead launched a two-out homer over the left field fence. He went 3-for-4 in the game to lead the Blue Wahoos lineup.
Behind Olmstead, relievers Zach McCambley and closer Josh Ekness limited Rocket City to three hits in the final four innings, just one walk and struck out three to seal the game.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Blue Wahoos.
WHEN: Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
Mack Holley Beasley
May 18, 2025
We honor and celebrate the life of Mack Holley Beasley, 79, who entered Heaven’s gate on May 16, 2025.
Mack, or as we all know him Pawpaw, was born on April 2, 1946. He was the third-born to Tom and Noby Beasley. He grew up in the areas of Allentown and Jay, Florida, where he continued to live and serve his community as a licensed well driller and owner of Mack Beasley Water-well Service.
Mack always kept the Word of God with him, and was a lifelong member of his church, Cornerstone Christian Church, formerly known as Jay First Assembly. He attended regularly until he was not physically able to.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved his family and took joy in all the family gatherings. He was looking foward to meeting his new grandbaby, Ezra.
In Mack’s free time, he enjoyed fishing and watching his favorite westerns and gospel singings on television in his big comfy recliner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Beasley, parents Tom and Noby Beasley, and brothers Billy Beasley and Woodrow Parker.
Mack is survived by daughter Sherry (Ernie) Tetter, son Bobby (Vicki) Harrison, grandchildren Morgan (Alan) Diaz, Cherian Tetter, Angi (Rick) Baker, Jeff (Krista) Harrison, Tori (Travis) Watson, Abby Stover, and Savannah Hawkins, great-grandchildren Raychell Baker, Makaenn Presley, Aela Watson, Xavier Watson, Emery Stover, Koben Stover, Waylon Stover, Hazel May Stover, great-great grandchild Ivy Condrey, and brothers Dan Beasley, Doug Beasley, and Thomas Beasley.
The visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 5 pm to 7 pm at Jay Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will be Wednesday, May 21st at 2 pm at Cornerstone Christian Church, followed by a burial at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Officiating Pastor will be Bobby Carnley. Pallbearers will be Alan Diaz, Duane Diamond, Tim Gilman, J.W. Creamer, and Dusty Kennedy.
A special thank you to his caregivers Sherry, Stephanie, Amy, Heather, and Shandra.
Pawpaw will always be remembered for his kindness, giving heart, and the love he had for all his family.
Escambia Firefighter Assigned To Beulah Arrested On 30 Counts Of Child Porn Possession
May 17, 2025
An Escambia County firefighter last assigned to the Beulah Fire Station has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on dozens of child pornography charges and other child sex crimes.
Garey Anthony Buscaino, 48 was charged with seven counts of video voyeurism of a child under 16 years of age, 30 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.
Buscaino was an Escambia County firefighter assigned to the Beulah Fire Station at the time of his arrest. FDLE said the arrest was the result of the state law enforcement agency’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
FDLE’s investigation began in April 2025 after agents received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), alerting agents to a cellphone user uploading child sexual exploitation files to a cloud account.
The investigation identified Buscaino as the account holder. FDLE said their investigation revealed that Buscaino had hidden video cameras and secretly recorded a juvenile in stages of undress.
On May 15, agents served search warrants at Buscaino’s primary residence and a secondary residence. Multiple electronic devices were seized, and a preliminary forensic review located several voyeurism videos and hundreds of files depicting the sexual abuse of children, some as young as 4-years-old, investigators said.
Buscaino was arrested without incident and booked into the Escambia County Jail.
Escambia County confirmed that Buscaino is employed as a county firefighter.
“We are aware of the arrest of Firefighter Garey Buscaino and are currently reviewing potential personnel action,” the count said in a statement. “Although the charges filed against him are not related to his duties with Escambia County Fire Rescue, we will fully cooperate with law enforcement should they need any information from Escambia County as they conduct their investigation.”
The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office, First Judicial Circuit. FDLE’s investigation remains active.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) assisted.
Buscaino’s mugshot was not released in accordance with state law.
Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
May 17, 2025
A Cantonment man was arrested on felony charge after an altercation involving a shotgun at a residence on Navarro Road early Thursday morning.
Ian Scott Jarman, 21, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Deputies responded to a disturbance call at approximately 12:40 a.m. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over an unpaid tab at a local bar, which escalated into a verbal confrontation and threats exchanged via text messages.
The situation at the residence escalated when Jarman displayed a shotgun while standing on the front porch, aiming it at another person present who was sitting in a vehicle, according to an arrest report. The individual in the vehicle remained there during the initial confrontation.
Jarman spoke with deputies and denied pointing the shotgun, stating he had it by his side for self-defense due to receiving threatening text messages. He claimed the other individual was trying to fight him. Deputies said Jarman did not live at the residence.
After Jarman was detained, deputies entered the residence and located a Browning 20 Gauge Shotgun allegedly used in the incident. The shotgun was found to have one round in the chamber with the safety off and one round in the barrel, ECSO said.
Ransom Middle’s Cindy Speed Named Middle School Math Teacher Of Year
May 17, 2025
Ransom Middle School math teacher Cindy Speed as been named the Escambia County Middle School Math Teacher of the Year by the Escambia County Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ECCTM).
About Speed, ECCTM said, “Cindy’s leadership as Math Department Chair and Mentor Teacher demonstrates her commitment to fostering a strong mathematics culture. Her participation in district initiatives, such as the Instructional Materials Adoption Committee, and her leadership in the District’s FPL Lesson Study highlight her commitment to professional growth and contributing to the wider educational community. ECCTM recognizes Cindy’s focus on thorough content knowledge, student engagement, promoting mathematical discourse, and utilizing data to inform her teaching. Her innovative use of technology to further engage and instruct her students exemplifies her creativity.”
Related: Molino Park’s Solchenberger Named Elementary Math Teacher Of The Year
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Line The Roads For Northview Lady Chiefs State Championship Send-off Sunday Morning
May 17, 2025
The Northview Lady Chiefs are headed to the state softball tournament for the first time in school history, and fans are encouraged to line the roadways for a big send-off on Sunday morning.
The team will depart Northview High School at 7 a.m. on their way to the final four in Longwood, on the northeast side of the Orlando metro.The team bus will travel east on Highway 4 to Highway 29 in Century. They will then stop at Whataburger in Century for breakfast.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Jay last Tuesday night to win the district championship. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Tate Hosts Escambia County Spring Football Jamboree
May 17, 2025
The Tate Aggies hosted the Escambia County Spring Jamboree Friday evening on Carl Madison Field. The one-quarter scrimmages featured Tate, Pensacola High, Escambia, Pensacola Catholic, and Pine Forest
In the first quarter, Tate and PHS played to a 7-7 tied. The Aggies scored on Moses Delarosa pass to Elijah West.
For a photo gallery from Tate and PHS, click here.
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