Conviction Overturned In Football Standout Ladarius Clardy Murder Case
August 1, 2025
An appeals court has overturned the conviction of one of the men convicted of the murder of Ladarius Clardy in 2021.
Da’Quavion Snowden, 25, claimed that the court made a mistake by denying motions to suppress his interviews with investigators following his arrest because his request for an attorney was ignored. The First District Court of Appeal agreed, reversing Snowden’s conviction and life sentence. He will now get a new trial; the date has not been set.
Snowden was found guilty in July 2023 of first-degree premeditated murder and attempted first-degree premeditated murder for the death of Clardy and injuring 19-year-old Eric Young.
Clardy, a former standout Pine Forest High School quarterback, was found shot dead in a vehicle crash about 1 a.m. on July 1, 2021. His vehicle was found with over 50 bullet holes after it crashed in a ravine. Authorities say the murder was a case of mistaken identity. Young was also shot in the incident and survived.
Da’Quavion Snowden’s brother, Amos Dehontiquan Snowden, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and received a mandatory life sentence.
Today Declared ‘Hulk Hogan Day In Florida’
August 1, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared today, August 1, as “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida” and ordered flags to half staff.
Florida resident and legendary professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, passed away on July 24.
Hogan was born in Augusta, Georgia, but moved to Tampa at a young age. He began his wrestling career in 1977 and rose to fame after joining World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice, first in 2005 and again in 2020 as a member of the New World Order. His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the “Hulkster” was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today.
“He was a true Floridian through and through,” DeSantis said in a proclamation issued Thursday afternoon as he directed flags at to be flown a half-staff at the state capital and at all local and state buildings, installations and grounds in Pinellas County.
A/C Failure Forces Relocation Of Upcoming Century Council Meeting
August 1, 2025
The Town of Century is moving their next council meeting to a new location due to an air conditioning unit that failed at town hall, according to the town clerk.
The Tuesday, August 5 meeting will now be held at the Century Community Center (Ag Building) on West Highway 4 with a bill list review beginning at 6:15 p.m., followed by the council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The HVAC unit that serves the council chamber at town hall failed and repairs are forthcoming. During two previous meetings on July 22, temperatures in the room climbed into the 80s despite a fan blowing cooler air from the building’s lobby. The offices and the remainder of the building still have working air conditioning.
Pictured: A box fan blows air from the cooler lobby into town council chambers on July 22 in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
The Big List: Back To School Bashes, Giveaways And More This Weekend
August 1, 2025
Back to school events will be taking place across North Escambia this weekend (Aug. 1-2), with one event scheduled for next weekend. Many of the events provide free school supplies and more.
Next Level of Faith – Century — Friday night, August 1
Next Level of Faith Ministries at 7041 North Century Boulevard will hold a Back to School Friday Night Future event on Friday, August 1, beginning at 5 p.m. Free school supplies and more.
Quintette Community Center
Quintette Community Center at 2490 Quintette Lane will hold a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2, beginning at noon while supplies last. There will be a backpack giveaway (children must be present), line dancing, a bounce house, water slide, softball game, cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn, and more.
Cantonment Improvement Committee — Carver Park
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2, beginning at 1 p.m. at Carver Park on Webb Street. Free backpacks while supplies last and much more.
Highland Baptist – Molino
On Saturday, August 2 from 9 a.m. until noon, Highland Baptist Church will launch Highland Hope Packs, a new backpack and school supply ministry dedicated to equipping students in grades K–12 for a successful school year. Backpacks filled with essential school supplies will be distributed during the event. Register in advance by clicking here. Children entering grades K-12 must be present and bring proof of enrollment (last report card or registration for the new school year).
Calvary Apostolic Temple — Molino
Calvary Apostolic Temple at 5591 Highway 29 North in Molino will hold their annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free school supplies (while supplies last), food trucks, $1 hot dogs, a bounce house, water slide, pony rides, face painting, ice cream, and more.
Jubilee Church — Pensacola Fairgrounds
Jubilee Church will hold a Back to School Event at the Pensacola Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 2 from 9 a.m. until noon (or while supplies last). The church and community partners will distribute backpacks filled with school supplies, provide haircuts for kids, and give away a generous box of food/produce. Everything is free. Community partners will also provide valuable information, and there will be entertainment for the entire family.
Flomaton
Newman’s Ambulance will host a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Dewey J. Bondurant, Jr. Park at 20700 Highway 31 in Flomaton (across from Flomaton High School). There will be inflatables, a balloon artist, a food truck, snow cones, a blood pressure clinic, and more.
Dogwood Park Baptist — Saturday, August 9
Dogwood Park Baptist Church at 3301 Highway 97 will hold a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 9, from 2 until 5 p.m. There will be a school supply giveaway, games, food, water slides, and an uplifting gospel message.
Increasing Chance Of Pop-Up Showers And Storms
August 1, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Dortha Clinton
August 1, 2025
Dortha Clinton, age 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born on March 29,1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Charlie and Josie Sherouse. She has been a resident of Pensacola for 72 years. She married Grady Clinton in Georgia on May 11, 1947.
Dortha worked at Monsanto, Ensley Elementary School and Barrineau Park School.
She went to nursing school to become an LPN and worked at Sacred Heart hospital until she retired.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and reached the status of Grand Matron.
She worked with the rainbow girls and chaperoned them on their outings. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and enjoyed helping organize the many fund-raising dinners. Her favorite thing to do was baking and reading her large collection of cookbooks from many areas. She and her husband were members of the Good Sam camping club and enjoyed camping in many states with their family. They were also members of a square dance group.
She is survived by her husband, Grady Clinton; children, Sandra (Kenneth) Kulpa, Teresa (Dennis) Reid, Charlotte (Paul) Schwartz; grandchildren, Angela (Chris)Pilcher, Melissa Reid, Jennifer (Rob) Davies, Christine (Aaron) Schultz; great-grandchildren, Savannah (Cade)Parker, Ryan Pilcher, Jordan Reid, Evelyn Davies, Ethan Davies; great-great-grandson, Landon Reid; and younger sister, Betty Gipson. Also, many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Josie Sherouse; brothers, Clarence, Elbert and Marion Sherouse.
Visitation will be August 6 at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel North prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Union Hill Cemetary on West Fairfield Drive.
Heather Harris
August 1, 2025
Heather Harris, a vibrant soul who left us too soon, passed away on July 15, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1986. Heather’s life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to the world around her.
Heather had a profound passion for collecting unique rocks and found peace spending time outside near a riverbank or on the water, fishing pole in hand. Her radiant smile and truly contagious laugh brought joy to all who knew her. Heather had a heart that loved deeply, whether it was for people or her simple pleasures.
Heather’s greatest dream was to be a mother and give her children the best life possible. Her love for them knew no limits, and everything she did was with their future in mind.
She is lovingly survived by her six beautiful children: Elijah Chase, Hadleigh Lou, Chason Riley, Sieanna Lynn, David Michael, and Myla Naygeh, each a unique reflection of her strength, love, and spirit.
Heather is also survived by her devoted mother, Nikki Harris; her father, Ernie Blair; her beloved maternal grandfather, Tommy Harris; and her paternal grandmother, Mary Blair.
Heather’s memory will live on through her loving sister, Courtney Boyett, and her half-sister, Felicia Blair. She was a proud aunt to her cherished nieces and nephews: River, Leland, Parker, and Lanie. She is also remembered by her uncles, Elton Blair and her aunts, Leigh Anne Mabry and Christi Oppenhien.
Heather’s love, laughter, and light live on in each of her children and in the countless hearts she touched throughout her life. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace, free from pain, and watching over us with that same bright smile we will never forget.
Rest easy, Heather. You will be deeply missed, always remembered, and forever loved.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.
Wahoos Score Early, Beat Biloxi 9-3
August 1, 2025
written by Willie Phaler
In a potential preview of the Southern League South Divisional playoff series, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their second in a row over the Biloxi Shuckers in a 9-3 rout Thursday night.
Centerfielder Fenwick Trimble led the way for the Blue Wahoos, picking up his first three-hit night in Double-A along with two RBI and two runs scored.
“Everyone swung it well tonight, and the pitchers pitched great,” Trimble said. “[They have] a good team out there, trying to nudge back at the end. We locked it down, so that was a lot of fun. These guys are a lot of fun.”
The Blue Wahoos jumped out in front early, putting up a six-spot in the second inning while taking advantage of some Shuckers miscues.
Tony Bullard got the scoring started, launching a solo home run for his fifth of the year. After a throwing error on a pickoff attempt by starter Tate Kuehner (L, 7-5) moved Johnny Olmstead from first to third, the Pensacola shortstop came around to score on a fielder’s choice by Connor Caskenette that was booted by Shuckers shortstop Cooper Pratt.
Trimble drove in the next two runs in the second inning after Shuckers first baseman Eric Martinez misplayed an infield fly, falling for a single to allow Caskenette and Shane Sasaki to score.
“[I] was trying to handle the zone and get good counts to hit,” Trimble said. “That’s really all it comes down to.”
Kemp Alderman picked up an RBI single after a 107 mph ground ball deflected off of Pratt into center, scoring Jared Serna. Trimble made it a half dozen in the second inning after coming home on a passed ball.
The Wahoos added runs number seven and eight in the third, both coming in on bases-loaded walks to Michael Snyder and Serna. Kuehner’s night ended after walking Snyder, and the lefty was charged for eight runs (three earned) over 2.1 innings while walking four Blue Wahoos batters.
Luis Lara put the Shuckers on the board in the fifth inning after an RBI groundout to short. This was the only run tagged onto the line of Blue Wahoos starter Dax Fulton (W, 5-7). With seven strikeouts across 5.0 innings, the six-foot-seven southpaw lowered his ERA to 4.88 on the season.
Pensacola tacked on an additional run in the bottom of the eighth courtesy of a Cody Morissette sacrifice fly to center to bring Trimble home for the second time.
The Shuckers picked up a pair of runs in the final innings. Mike Boeve came around to score on a wild pitch in the eighth, while Jheremy Vargas picked up an RBI single in the ninth.
Pensacola’s bullpen, a strength all season, protected the lead once again. Right-hander Jesse Bergin twirled two no-hit innings, while Ike Buxton and Josh Ekness were tagged for a run each.
With their second straight win over Biloxi and their 52nd win of the season overall, the Wahoos now lead the Montgomery Biscuits by 4.5 games for the second-half title.
“We are looking to just continue to have fun and keep playing hard,” Trimble said. “They’re a good team, but we will continue to stick to it and do what we do well.”
Pensacola and Biloxi will face off in game four of the series on Friday night, as Orlando Ortiz-Mayr (5-5, 4.08 ERA) makes his 15th start of the year for the Blue Wahoos.
GAME NOTABLES
— The Blue Wahoos welcomed a quartet of mascots at Thursday’s game. In addition to Kazoo, there was a mascot for social media influencer “Beach Billy,” and the Blue Wahoos’ own Mullet Man.
— In the fourth inning, a wedding proposal was shown on the videoboard with another couple becoming engaged during a game at the ballpark.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Biloxi Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos.
WHEN: Friday Thru Sunday. Gametimes on Friday and Saturday are 6:05 p.m. start time and Sunday’s game will start at 4:05 p.m..
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium.