Partly Cloud, Upper 60s Tonight; Mostly Sunny On Sunday
August 30, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Northview Chiefs Fall 26-14 To Opp (With Gallery)
August 30, 2025
The Northview Chiefs dropped their season home opener 26-14 to the Opp Bobcats Friday night in Bratt.
It wasn’t the win first-year Northview head coach Doug Vickery wanted, but it was the improvement he wanted to see over last week’s 37-2 loss to Destin.
“In that debacle, we tried to play a game but we had so many mistakes,” he said. “I told them we are going to be a 100% team; we will love one another no matter what happens. They are taking ownership as they make a mistake. They are owning it.”
This Friday, against the 4A Opp Bobcats, Vickery said his team performed a lot better, often coming within inches of big plays like interceptions versus a team he said is one of the best they will face this season.
Chiefs senior Nate Duff scored both of Northview’s touchdowns Friday night.
For a photo gallery, click here.
*Look for fan, cheerleader and band photos by Tuesday on NorthEscambia.com.
It’s the team that improves the most between week one and week two that wins,” Vickery told the players in the post-game huddle.
“I think we’ve got to work on our play action pass game, and that takes time,” Vickery said about next week. “You can see the difference from week one to week two, but we don’t seem as crisp.”
The Northview Chiefs (0-2) will host Freeport (2-0) on Friday, September 5. Freeport is coming off a 34-14 win over Jay on Friday night.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion. And Yes, Officials Say There Have Been Previous Florida Winners
August 30, 2025
Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot has surged to $1 billion, the sixth largest in the game’s history, and state lottery officials want you to know that yes, Florida players do win.
Since joining the game in 2009, Florida has had more Powerball winners than any other state, continuing a legacy of major wins, lottery officials said Friday.
The last Powerball jackpot claimed in Florida was $214.9 million on May 6, 2024, and the state also shared in the world-record $1.586 billion jackpot in January 2016 alongside California and Tennessee. Florida has continued to see significant wins, including multiple second-tier million-dollar prizes during this current roll.
The record-setting run has driven unparalleled sales, with Floridians purchasing more than 7,000 Powerball tickets every minute leading up to the historic drawing.
Since its inception in 1988, the Florida Lottery has contributed more than $49 billion to education. A significant portion of these funds goes to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which has helped more than 1 million students pursue higher education.
Powerball alone has generated more than $3.16 billion for education in Florida since its inception, playing a critical role in supporting students and schools across the state. If the jackpot is claimed tomorrow night, the Florida Lottery will have generated approximately $42.70 million for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund from this drawing alone.
“Every Powerball ticket purchased in Florida offers the chance to win big, but more importantly, it helps fund the educational dreams of students across our state,” said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. “Moments like these remind us of the incredible enthusiasm our players bring to the game and the meaningful impact their play has on Florida’s Bright Future Scholarship recipients.”
A $1 billion Powerball winner can choose a case option of $431 million.
Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Tate Aggies Beat Gulf Breeze 48-13
August 30, 2025
The Tate High School Aggies beat the visiting Gulf Breeze Dolphins 48-13 Friday night in Pete Gindl Stadium.
The Dolphins took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Aggies then evened the score at 7-7 with a Miles Delarosa handoff to Tanner Clark.
After a big 60-yard touchdown run from Clark, the Aggies took a 14-7 lead. The Aggies expanded their advantage to 21-7 with a pass from sophomore QB Delarosa to Laquarius Bradford. With about a minute to go in the half, Clark was in for his third TD of the game to take a 28-7 lead at the half.
The Aggies (2-0) will be back in action Thursday night in their third game at home as they host the Pensacola High Tigers (0-2). PHS is coming off a 41-6 loss Friday night at the hands of the Milton Panthers.
Pictured: Tate quarterback Miles Delarosa hands off to Tanner Clark against Fort Walton Beach on August 22. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Final Day For Free Dog And Cat Adoptions From Escambia County Animal Welfare
August 30, 2025
Today is the final day the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will offer free adoptions for all dogs and cats one year or older
A $15 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents. To see a full list of adoptable pets in Escambia County, visit 24petconnect.com.
The adoption fee for pets younger than one year old will be $50 for puppies and $25 for kittens.
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
High School Football Scoreboard
August 30, 2025
Here is a look at high school football scores from across the North Escambia area this week.
FLORIDA
- Tate 48, Gulf Breeze 13 [Read story...]
- Opp 26, Northview 14 [Read story, see photos...]
- Freeport 31, Jay 14
- Washington 28, West Florida 20
- Daphne (AL) 32, Pine Forest 12
- Pace 41, Pensacola Catholic 14
- Niceville 27, Escambia 6
- Milton 41, at Pensacola High 6
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 48, Chickasaw 13
- Escambia Academy 74, North River Christian 0
- Monroe County at Escambia County (Atmore)
- T.R. Miller at Straughn
- Excel at W.S. Neal
Pictured: The Tate Aggies beat Fort Walton last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Man, 22, Killed In Single Vehicle Crash In Beulah
August 30, 2025
A Thursday night single-vehicle crash in Beulah claimed the life of a 22-year-old Pensacola man.
At about 10:48 p.m., the man was traveling south on Beulah Road just south of Helms Road when his Honda Prelude ran off the road and struck several trees, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The man was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he passed away.
File photo.
What Channel? Here’s Where To Watch Today’s College Football
August 30, 2025
Here is this week’s college football schedule and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Saturday, August 30
11 a.m. | Syracuse vs. No. 24 Tennessee (in Atlanta) | ABC
11 a.m. | Mississippi State at Southern Miss | ESPN
11 a.m. | VMI at Navy | CBSSN
11 a.m. | No. 1 Texas at No. 3 Ohio State | FOX
11 a.m. | Duquesne at Pitt | ACC Network
11 a.m. | Northwestern at Tulane | ESPNU
11 a.m. | Ball State at Purdue | Big Ten Network
11 a.m. | Merrimack at Kent State | ESPN+
11 a.m. | FAU at Maryland | Big Ten Network
11 a.m. | North Dakota State at The Citadel | ESPN+
11 a.m. | Richmond at Lehigh | ESPN+
11:45 a.m. | Toledo at Kentucky | SEC Network
12 p.m. | Georgetown at Davidson | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Fordham at Boston College | ESPN+/ACC Extra
1 p.m. | Robert Morris at West Virginia | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Central Connecticut State at UConn | WWAX/UConn+
1 p.m. | William & Mary at Furman | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Virginia-Lynchburg at Valparaiso | ESPN+
1 p.m. | Stonehill at Sacred Heart | ESPN+
1:30 p.m. | Old Dominion at No. 20 Indiana | FS1
1:30 p.m. | Cumberland at Tennessee Tech | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Eastern Kentucky at Louisville | ACC Network
2 p.m. | Chadron State at Northern Colorado | ESPN+
2 p.m. | Hampton at Jackson State | HBCU GO
2:30 p.m. | Bucknell at Air Force | CBSSN
2:30 p.m. | Marshall at No. 5 Georgia | ESPN
2:30 p.m. | Nevada at No. 2 Penn State | CBS/Paramount+
2:30 p.m. | Holy Cross at Northern Illinois | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | South Dakota at No. 22 Iowa State | FOX
2:30 p.m. | Temple at UMass | ESPN+
2:30 p.m. | No. 8 Alabama at Florida State | ABC
3 p.m. | Maine at Liberty | ESPN+
3 p.m. | Montana State at No. 7 Oregon | Big Ten Network
3 p.m. | Howard vs. Florida A\&M (at Miami Gardens, Fla.) | ESPNU
3:15 p.m. | Alabama A\&M at Arkansas | SEC Network
3:30 p.m. | Chattanooga at Memphis | ESPN+
3:30 p.m. | North Carolina A\&T at Tennessee State | ESPN+
4 p.m. | Southern at Mississippi Valley State | SWAC TV
4:30 p.m. | Murray State at East Tennessee State | ESPN+
5 p.m. | Illinois State at No. 18 Oklahoma | ESPN+/SECN+
5 p.m. | UAlbany at Iowa | FS1
5 p.m. | Weber State at James Madison | ESPN+
5 p.m. | Coastal Carolina at Virginia | ACC Network
5 p.m. | Gardner-Webb at Western Carolina | ESPN+
5 p.m. | Presbyterian at Mercer | ESPN+
5 p.m. | Allen at Morehead State | ESPN+
5 p.m. | Webber International at Stetson | ESPN+
5 p.m. | New Hampshire at North Carolina Central | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Charleston Southern at Vanderbilt | ESPN+/SECN+
6 p.m. | UTSA at No. 19 Texas A\&M | ESPN
6 p.m. | Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas State | ESPN+
6 p.m. | North Dakota at No. 17 Kansas State | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Nicholls at Troy | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Morgan State at South Alabama | ESPN+
6 p.m. | LIU at No. 15 Florida | ESPN+/SECN+
6 p.m. | Austin Peay at Middle Tennessee | ESPN+
6 p.m. | North Alabama at Western Kentucky | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Sacramento State at South Dakota State | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Louisiana Christian at McNeese | ESPN+
6 p.m. | Eastern Washington at UIW | ESPN+
6:30 p.m. | Missouri State at USC | Big Ten Network
6:30 p.m. | UTEP at Utah State | CBSSN
6:30 p.m. | Arkansas-Pine Bluff at No. 23 Texas Tech | ESPN+
6:30 p.m. | No. 9 LSU at No. 4 Clemson | ABC
6:30 p.m. | New Mexico at No. 14 Michigan | NBC/Peacock
6:30 p.m. | Southeastern Louisiana at Louisiana Tech | ESPN+
6:45 p.m. | Georgia State at No. 21 Ole Miss | SEC Network
7 p.m. | Portland State at BYU | ESPN+
7 p.m. | Lamar at North Texas | ESPN+
7 p.m. | Abilene Christian at Tulsa | ESPN+
7 p.m. | Eastern Michigan at Texas State | ESPN+
7 p.m. | Rice at Louisiana | ESPN+
7 p.m. | Langston at Grambling State (in Shreveport, La.) | SWAC TV
7 p.m. | Prairie View A\&M at Texas Southern | SWAC TV
7 p.m. | Sul Ross State at UTRGV | ESPN+
7:30 p.m. | Idaho State at Southern Utah | ESPN+
8 p.m. | East Texas A\&M at No. 16 SMU | ACC Network
8 p.m. | Bryant at New Mexico State | ESPN+
8:30 p.m. | Georgia Southern at Fresno State | FS1
9 p.m. | Northern Arizona at No. 11 Arizona State | ESPN+
9 p.m. | Idaho at Washington State | The CW Network
9 p.m. | UC Davis at Utah Tech | ESPN+
9:30 p.m. | Hawaii at Arizona | TNT/HBO Max
9:30 p.m. | Cal at Oregon State | ESPN
10 p.m. | Colorado State at Washington | Big Ten Network
10 p.m. | Utah at UCLA | FOX
Sunday, August 31
2 p.m. | Virginia Tech vs. No. 13 South Carolina (in Atlanta) | ESPN
6:30 p.m. | No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami (Fla.) | ABC
Monday, September 1
7 p.m. | TCU at North Carolina | ESPN/ESPNU
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Chattanooga Wildness Gives Wahoos A Walk-Off Win
August 30, 2025
written by Erik Bremer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos took advantage of erratic pitching in the ninth inning of Friday’s game against the Chattanooga Lookouts, securing a 2-1 walk-off win on two walks, two wild pitches and a bases-loaded hit batsman.
Jared Serna backed away from an inside 2-2 pitch from Lenny Torres Jr., but the Chattanooga reliever’s offering clipped the Pensacola shortstop to force in Payton Green from third base with the winning run. Green had started the ninth-inning rally with a two-out single off Brandon Komar (L, 2-5), and advanced to third on a pair of wild pitches alongside walks to Spencer Bramwell and Michael Snyder.
The victory marked Pensacola’s seventh walk-off of the season, and their third by means other than a game-ending hit. It also helped the Blue Wahoos gain ground in the second half South Division standings, drawing to within 2.5 games of the first-place Montgomery Biscuits, who were rained out on Friday.
The Blue Wahoos struck first in the first inning, getting two runners aboard against Lookouts starter Julian Garcia on a passed ball and a walk before Tony Bullard ripped an RBI double over the left field wall on a bounce. The Chattanooga righty would settle in after that, allowing just the one unearned run over 5.0 innings in his first affiliated MiLB appearance since 2022.
Pensacola starter Orlando Ortiz-Mayr had his longest start in almost two months, working 5.1 innings of three-hit ball and allowing only one run on a third-inning RBI single from Jay Allen II. Ortiz-Mayr was relieved in the sixth by Justin King, who contributed 1.2 hitless innings of relief to keep the game tied 1-1.
Colby Martin (W, 1-0) took over in the eighth, and stranded a pair of singles in the ninth with a strikeout of Lookouts designated hitter Cam Collier. The game appeared to be headed for extra innings before Pensacola’s two-out rally ended the night in dramatic fashion.
After the game, the Blue Wahoos revealed the winner of their highly-publicized car giveaway presented by Hill-Kelly Dodge. Marian Olson, seated in section 100, won a 2025 Jeep Compass and was presented the keys in front of a crowd of 4200 fans.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Lookouts on Saturday night. First pitch from Blue Wahoos Stadium is scheduled for 6:05 p.m.
Cantonment Man Charged With Molesting A Girl Under Age 12
August 29, 2025
A 54-year-old Cantonment man has been charged with molesting a young girl.
John Daniel White of Night Mares Lane was charged with felony lewd or lascivious molestation of a person less than age 12 and lewd or lascivious exhibition with a victim 16 or under. If convicted as charged, he faces up to life in prison.
According to an arrest report, the Florida Department of Children and Families contacted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office about a sexual battery complaint.
The alleged victim participated in a forensic interview at the Gulf Coast Kid’s House during which the child stated that White would touch her while pleasuring himself, according to the arrest report. “He told her not to tell anyone, or else he would call 911, which made her feel scared,” the report states.
When confronted about the allegations by a Sheriff’s Office investigator, White questioned the validity of the child’s allegations. His wife told deputies that she did not remember a time that White was ever alone with the child, and that he was out of town frequently for work.
The ECSO investigator found probable cause of the charges due to “consistent and detailed disclosure,” the report states.
The report indicates White surrendered at the Escambia County Jail on the charges this week, and he remained in the jail without bond.