Water Outage Today For Central Customers Along Portion Of West Highway 4
June 4, 2025
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6.
A water service interruption is planned for Wednesday for some Central Water Works customers along and near West Highway 4 in and near Century.
The outage will impact Central Water Works customers living on Pleasant Hill Road, Junk Road, Fields Road, Carter Lane, Nall Road, and along West Highway 4 east of Nall Road to Williams Street, but not Williams Street.
Central will be conducting necessary repair to a water leak on West Highway 4 on Wednesday, June 4 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Water service in the listed area will be interrupted during the repairs.
Following the service interruption, a precautionary boil water notice will be in effect. Central Water Works will notify customers directly when the boil water notice has been lifted.
For the complete notice from Central Water Works, click here (pdf).
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Quinette Road Repaving Begins Today From Wallace Lake To Escambia River Bridge
June 4, 2025
Beginning today, crews will begin repaving Quintette Road from Wallace Lake Road to the Escambia River bridge in Santa Rosa County. Weather permitting, the work should be finished by Friday, June 6.
Drivers should expect delays and follow the directions of flaggers. Only one lane will be paved at a time – there will be uneven pavement until the work is done.
Two Injured In Beulah Rollover Crash
June 4, 2025
Two people were injured in a rollover crash on Tuesday evening in Beulah.
The crash happened about 7 p.m. on Mobile Highway at Mint Julep Trail, a short distance from the Beulah Regional Park.
One person was airlifted to the hospital, and the other was transported by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not yet released further details.
Photo courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FHP Trooper Narrowly Avoids Crash; Other Driver Charged With DUI
June 4, 2025
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper narrowly avoided a crash on Davis Highway before arresting a woman for DUI.
It happened about 10:15 p.m. when the trooper almost hit a silver sedan that violated the right of way, turning directly into the trooper’s parth, according to FHP.
After the close call the trooper immediately conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.
To see the video, click here for our Facebook page.
The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jennifer M. Starnes of Somerville, Tennessee, was charged with driving under the influence.
Photo courtesy Florida Highway Patrol for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Showers Likely, Possible Wednesday, Wednesday Night
June 4, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East 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.
Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
NWE 12U All-Stars Win At Regional Championships
June 4, 2025
The Northwest Escambia (NWE) 12U All-Star team won the gold bracket championship in the NCS Florida Panhandle All-Star Regional Championship. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Recapture Winning Formula In Series-Opening Victory Over Clingstones
June 4, 2025
written by Bill Vilona
The Blue Wahoos have started June by replicating the elements which won in the past.
Getting stellar pitching and defense, combined with the kind of timely, two-out hits missing in May, the Blue Wahoos put back-to-back wins together following Tuesday’s 4-2 victory against the Columbus Clingstones to begin a homestand at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
After ending a franchise-record 11-game losing streak Sunday in Montgomery, the Blue Wahoos were again sharp when needed Tuesday.
They twice tied the game with solo runs, then got a go-ahead run in the sixth and another in the seventh.
Meanwhile, their bullpen was a beast. Three relievers, beginning with winning pitcher Josh White, who worked two innings with six strikeouts, combined to allow no hits, one walk and struck out nine of the last 12 Columbus batters they faced.
“Everything was working tonight, I was just trying to fill up the zone and now we’re on win streak,” White said.
Closer Josh Ekness earned his fifth save by striking out the three batters he faced with 11 strikes on 12 pitches. The Blue Wahoos have the lowest bullpen earned run average in the Southern League.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” White said. “Any guy that goes into the game is going to perform, going to do his role and we’re going to give our team the best chance to win.”
For perspective, the Blue Wahoos won back-to-back games just once in May, after doing it frequently in April.
“It’s good,” White said. “It was nice to end last week with a win and start this week with a win, so we’ll just try to continue it.”
The Clingstones, the Atlanta Braves’ new Double-A affiliate in Columbus, Georgia, are making their first trip to Pensacola as a relocated affiliate team.
They took a 1-0 lead in the third off Blue Wahoos starter Jacob Miller when Miller uncorked a wild pitch to score Kobe Kato, who had led off with a single and stole second.
The Blue Wahoos answered right back in the bottom half of the inning when Dalvy Rosario hit his second homer of the season over the left field fence.
Columbus regained the lead on a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. In the fifth, the Blue Wahoos tied it when Jared Serna singled, stole second and third and scored on Kemp Alderman’s two-out single.
It was another big game for Alderman. He went 2-for-3, reaching on a walk as well, drove in two runs and made a sensational running catch in foul territory from right field in the eighth inning – hitting the netting to record the inning’s final out.
The Blue Wahoos got their lead in the sixth when Josh Zamora singled, and scored on Shane Sasaki’s double. Alderman then added an insurance run with his two-out RBI single in the seventh to score Serna, who had tripled with one out in the inning.
GAME NOTABLES
— Two Crestview middle schools, Shoal River and Davidson, combined to perform the National Anthem in a massive gathering of band members behind home plate. They had a group outing with parents and school faculty totaling 140 fans on one of the party decks.
— Tuesday’s game was the “One Price Tuesday” promotion where all ticket purchases received a voucher for a hot dog, chips and soft drink.
— For the second time this season, right fielder Kemp Alderman won Southern League player of the week honors. After struggling at the plate in recent weeks, Alderman went 11-for-23 during the series against Montgomery with a triple, homer, and three RBI, along with a stolen base. He first won the award on April 7, following the season-opening series.
— The Blue Wahoos were glad to see May go by. The team’s 7-20 record was their worst in any month since becoming a Miami Marlins affiliate in 2021 and was the second-worst percentage wise in club history.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Columbus Clingstones vs. Blue Wahoos
WHEN: Wednesday Thru Sunday.
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium.
GAMETIMES: The games on Wednesday through Saturday night will all start at 6:05 p.m. Sunday’s game will be a 4:05 p.m.
Mary Ellen Hawsey
June 4, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ellen Hawsey, age 70, of Flomaton, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Mrs. Hawsey was born in Escambia, Florida to James and Ellen Scott. She has lived in Flomaton the past 10 years coming from Bluff Springs. Mrs. Hawsey was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to the river and riding the boat and sometimes even fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents – James and Ellen Scott Jr.; brothers – Buddy Scott and Dale Scott.
Mrs. Ellen Hawsey is survived by her son Jeremy Scott Young of Century, Florida.
Escambia Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Beulah
June 3, 2025
The Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today in the Beulah area.
See the maps for more detail. This includes the areas roughly bounded by:
Area 31A
- North: West Nine Mile Road
- South: Hurst Hammock Road
- East: Woodside Road
- West: Western way
Area 32 East
- North: Interstate 10
- South: Mobile Highway
- East: Eleven Mile Creek
- West: Beulah Road
Area 32 West
- North: Interstate 10
- South: West Nine Mile Road
- East: Beulah Road
- West: Ruby’s Fish Camp
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.
Walnut Hill Woman Passes Away Following Alabama Traffic Crash
June 3, 2025
A Walnut Hill woman has passed away from injuries received in an Alabama traffic crash.
Mary Ria Michele Burt, 62, was critically injured on May 15 in Monroe County, Alabama, when the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan she was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Troopers said Burt was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was ejected.
Burt was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where she passed away on May 30, troopers said Tuesday morning.
The crash occurred on Butler Street near Matheny Road, approximately eight miles south of Frisco City in the Goodway community.