Suspect Fleeing From Deputies Struck by Vehicle After Pursuit
June 6, 2025
A suspect wanted on multiple felony domestic violence charges was struck by a civilian vehicle after attempting to flee from deputies on Thursday.
Cody Gaines, who was being pursued by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, reportedly exited the backseat of a vehicle near the I-10/Davis Highway interchange. While attempting to escape, Gaines was hit by a civilian’s car.
Despite being struck, Gaines continued to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies who had been in pursuit. He was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries before being booked into jail.
Gaines was wanted for false imprisonment, battery by strangulation, felony battery, and domestic violence. He was also charged with resisting an office and obstructing justice. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning without bond.
FDLE Charges Escambia County Man With Possession Of Child Porn
June 6, 2025
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has chard an Escambia County man with possession of child pornography.
FDLE arrested Sage Madison Obe, 28, on 20 felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
FDLE’s investigation began at the request of the Pensacola Police Department (PPD) after a National Center for Missing and Endangered Children (NCMEC) cybertip alerted law enforcement to a Dropbox user outside of PPD’s jurisdiction uploading files depicting the sexual abuse of children. The investigation identified Obe as the account holder.
On Thursday, June 5, FDLE agents served a search warrant at Obe’s residence where several electronic devices were seized. FDLE said forensic preview of the devices located numerous files of children being sexually abused, some as young as 4 years old.
Obe was arrested without incident and booked into the Escambia County Jail where he is being held without bond. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) assisted in the arrest.
The arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
FHP Cites Dump Truck Driver After Nine Mile Road Crash
June 6, 2025
Troopers cited a Pensacola man Thursday after he crashed his dump truck in Beulah.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 32-year-old man was driving a dump truck on Nine Mile Road when he ran a red light at I-10 and hit a tractor-trailer that was making a left turn from the eastbound I-10 off-ramp onto Nine Mile Road.
The loaded dump truck overturned, spilling dirt into the intersection where both vehicles became disabled, blocking the westbound lanes.
The dump truck driver and the 50-year-old male driver of the tractor trailer both sustained minor injuries. A 28-year-old passenger in the dump truck was not injured.
FHP cited the dump truck driver with running a red light, driving with a suspended license, and for operating a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver license.
Search Underway For Exotic South American Cat Missing From Molino Animal Sanctuary
June 6, 2025
A Molino animal sanctuary is searching for a missing exotic cat that they believe may have been intentionally released or stolen.
Jack is not just any cat — he’s a Geoffroy’s cat, a small wild cat that is native to the southern and central regions of South America. It’s an ordinary-sized cat; Jack is about seven pounds (about the size of an ordinary cat) and does not have a tail.
“His exhibit was vandalized,” Sunset Wildlife Director Margaret Lynd said Thursday evening. “He was either taken or was purposely released.” She said the top of his exhibit definitely appeared to have been pried open.
“We likely think he was released; there is a possibility that he has been stolen and taken by wildlife traffickers,” Lynd said. “However, we mostly believe it was probably maybe local teenagers or somebody in our area how wanted to just come in and cause havoc.”
Lynd has placed traps and cameras in the area around the sanctuary, which is located at 997 Cotton Lake Road, not far from the Camp o’ the Pines on Highway 29. She’s also reported Jack’s disappearance to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and she’s attempted to contact U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
She stressed that Jack is not dangerous to the public, but he may bite very forcibly if someone tries to capture him. The best thing, she said, is to report a sighting of Jack to Sunset Wildlife Connection at (850) 490-6917 or call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620, or FWC at (850) 488-4647.
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Sawmill Day Festival And Car Show Is Saturday In Century
June 6, 2025
The 35th Anniversary Sawmill Festival and Car Show in Century is this Saturday, June 7. It was rescheduled from May 3 by weather.
Vendor spaces are available for $20. Those interested can contact Christina at (850) 377-6752. Vehicle enthusiasts can register bikes for $15 and classic cars for $25.
Running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the festival will feature a classic car and bike show. Attendees can look forward to live entertainment, including performances by the Southern Revival Band and Friends in Low Places.
Beyond the music, visitors can enjoy local food, crafts, and a variety of vendors. There will also be contests, museum tours, and exhibits that highlight the rich history of the area.
The free event will be held in the historic district at the corner of 4th Street and Jefferson Avenue.
Pictured: Sawmill Day in 2024. NorthEscambia.comp photos, click to enlarge.
Pop-Up Showers And Storms Into The Weekend
June 6, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Zamora’s Big Blast, Rosario’s Defense Lead Wahoos To Win Over Clingstones
June 6, 2025
The Blue Wahoos had their best run production Thursday in three weeks.
On a night with the first home-game rain daily this season – exactly one hour — it proved to be a good time for that to happen.
After scoring a pair of runs without a hit, Pensacola got a 3-run homer from Josh Zamora an inning later in the fourth to further build a lead and hold off the Columbus Clingstones 7-4 to take the team’s first mid-week lead in a series since April at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
A crowd of 3.948 on Mullet Thursday, which settled in seats after the rain ended and a brilliant rainbow was cast over the outfield, saw the team taking on its customary alternate identity as the Pensacola Mullets. The fans watched several pleasing elements.
The Blue Wahoos (26-28) received a shining start from Evan Fitterer, who worked six innings, allowed just two hits, one run and struck out five for his best outing since April 24.
His efforts carried into the offense, which had seven batters reach base on seven hits, plus five stolen bases – one off the team record. It was the kind of complimentary production the Blue Wahoos have strived to seek, after picking up their third win in the last four games.
“There’s nothing like it,” said Zamora in an on-field post game interview. “One through nine it’s phenomenal when we all get going.”
Also phenomenal was a catch made by Blue Wahoos left fielder Dalvy Rosario, who got a late jump on a blast by catcher Adam Zebrowski. As the ball was going over the left field wall, Rosario perfectly timed his leap and came down with the ball in one of the best home-run-robbing catches seen in this ballpark.
Rosario also had a big night at the plate, reaching base three times, scoring two runs and driving in another run.
With none out, two on in the fourth inning, Zamora jumped on a first-pitch fastball from Columbus starter Lucas Braun, one of 10 Clingstone players rated among the Top 30 in the Atlanta Braves organization. He sent it 385 feet over the left field wall with an exit speed of 99.3 mph off the bat.
That home run, his fourth this season, provided a 5-1 lead.
“Just (looking for) something over the plate,” he said. “Trying to be aggressive and score some runs for the boys.”
The lead expanded 7-1 after seven innings, then got shaky.
A rare hiccup from the Blue Wahoos bullpen occurred when reliever Nigel Belgrave gave up three runs in the eighth inning. Columbus then had the tying run at the plate with two-on in the ninth when reliever Jesse Bergin ended the game by getting third baseman Keshawn Ogans to hit into a double-play.
It was the most runs the Blue Wahoos had scored since a 9-6 win May 15 at home against Rocket City.
The runs began in the second with consecutive walks to Johnny Olmstead and Mark Coley. The Blue Wahoos then pulled off a double-steal, including only the ninth home plate steal in club history, to get the first run. Coley then scored when he swiped third base and came home on a throwing error.
In the fourth, Kemp Alderman and Nathan Martorella produced consecutive singles before Zamora’s homer.
In the fifth inning, Alderman’s two-out single scored Rosario for the sixth run. In the seventh, Rosario drove home Coley.
GAME NOTABLES
— The Blue Wahoos honored the Gulf Breeze High beach volleyball team that recently won its second consecutive state championship and finished ranked No. 1 nationally by MaxPreps.com, which is a national outlet devoted to high school sports. For the Dolphins, it’s back-to-back titles and No. 1 rankings. The 17-member team, including six seniors were honored along with head coach Chelsea Kroll and her two assistant coaches. Adding to the school’s feat, the beach volleyball team was started only three years ago without any prior history in the sport.
— The city of Crestview had its own special night Thursday at the game. Crestview mayor JB Whitten threw out a ceremonial first pitch, along with Crestview’s “citizen of the year” award winner. The Crestview chamber of commerce had 60 guests the city of Crestview had more than 200 guests.
— The W.S. Neal baseball team from Brewton, Alabama had its outing.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Columbus Clingstones vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Friday Thru Sunday.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium.
GAMETIMES: The games on Friday and Saturday will start at 6:05 p.m. Sunday’s game will be a 4:05 p.m. start time.
Louise S. Bryan
June 6, 2025
Louise S. Bryan, born December 15, 1929, died peacefully at the Atmore Community Hospital on June 5, 2025. She is survived by two sons, retired LTC Gary D. Bryan (Connie) of Pensacola, FL; Chuck Bryan (Bonnie) of Fairhope, AL; four grandchildren: Charles L. Bryan Jr (Julie), Fairhope, AL; Layne Bryan Abee (Aaron), Bastrop, TX; COL Marcus W. Bryan (Tracie), Pensacola, FL and Sara M. Bryan, Las Vegas, NV; seven great grandchildren: SSgt Christopher Bryan of Panama City, FL, Hayley Bryan Mondeau (Christian) of Honolulu, HI, and Alyssa Bryan of Pensacola, FL, Jackson and Thompson Bryan, Fairhope, AL, and Conrad and Bella Abee, Bastrop, TX. She is also survived by one sister, Sharee Godwin of Spanish Fort, AL, where she is cared for by her daughter, Lynn Mills (Greg).
Louise was born in Salem, FL, and was a devoted military wife of 73 years to LTC Charles D. Bryan, and made a home for her family wherever they were stationed. She was a caring mother who loved her family. Louise was like a glass of sweet tea, every time you were around her, you always felt a little bit better, a little bit of a pick me up when you were tired, and gave you something sweet. And that is why her loved ones called her sweet Louise. She was a lifelong member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, which was her true home no matter where she roamed. Louise loved tending the church nursery, which was her true joy. She was truly a fine lady that could rock her pearls, had a great sense of humor, and was a good sport. Just knowing her made you want to be a better person, a little more patience, and a little more kind. That made her the very definition of a lady.
Louise was preceded in death by LTC Charles D. Bryan (Husband), Don Strickland (Brother), Mary Lou Faircloth Wiggins (Sister), and Marilyn Strickland Ward (Sister).
Funeral arrangements are handled by Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL. Visitation and the Funeral Service will be held at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church with interment at the Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Family viewing at 1:00-1:30 and general public from 1:30-2:30 with Funeral service beginning at 2:30. No gravesite ceremony.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn Kleinschmidt Cook
June 6, 2025
Evelyn Kleinschmidt Cook, age 71 of Beulah FL sadly passed away on May 20, 2025.
She was born Evelyn Elizabeth Martin on December 21,1953 in Pensacola, Florida. Growing up, her family always called her Lynn. Lynn was adopted as a young child, by her mother’s husband, Edgar Kleinschmidt. She was also fondly known as “Mimi” by her grandchildren.
Lynn spent her career with Escambia County. She began her career working with the School Board. Lynn then moved to the Escambia County Road Department, where she worked in various positions. She retired as Mosquito Control Supervisor in 2018.
Lynn grew up in Beulah. She attended Pensacola Christian Elementary School, Bellview Jr High School and graduated from J.M. Tate’s DCT program with administrative assistant skills in 1971. Lynn is a long-standing member of First Baptist Church of Beulah. Her early interests included horses, country music and sewing. She is a tribe member of The Lower Muscogee Creek Tribe, Creek Nation, Indian Territory, and is known as Little Fawn. She learned to bead and created lovely Indian Beading. She also enjoyed the beach and just riding and looking at the water.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Voncile Mayo Kleinschmidt; and her grandson, Lucas Edgar Wingard.
Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Hillery H. Cook Jr. (Butch); daughter, Tiffany Cook Hartley (Chad); father, Edgar Kleinschmidt; sister, Toni Jerkins (Johnny); grandson, David Wingard (Hailey); granddaughter, Londyn Shyanne Hartley; five great granddaughters, Aaliyah Jean, Adelynn Marie, Kinsleigh Brai, Berkleigh Mai, and Mckenna Layne; niece, Shellie Gruenwald (Stephen); nephew, Daryle Jerkins (Dannie); great nephews, Donnie Dixion and James Gruenwald; and a great niece, Hannah Jerkins.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Beulah located at 5805 Beulah Church Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to The American Lung Association.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Portion Of Cantonment
June 5, 2025
The Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today, June 5, in a portion of the Cantonment area.
This includes the area bounded by Kingsfield Road to the north, West Nine Mile Road to the south, Highway 29 on the east, and Pine Forest and Riddle roads to the west.
Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m. All operations are dependent on weather conditions.
When possible, pre-application and post-application surveillance is performed to ensure fogging is warranted. Methods used to determine need include dry ice-baited light traps, landing rate counts, and service requests received from the public.
