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Tate Volleyball Sweeps Choctaw in Road Victories

In a clean sweep Tuesday night for Tate volleyball, all three Aggies teams came away with victories on the road against Choctaw.

Tate 3, Choctaw 1

The Tate High Aggies varsity volleyball team mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Choctaw in four sets on Tuesday night.

After dropping the second set, the Aggies responded with tenacity, taking the third and fourth sets to seal the victory. The final scores were 25-21, 19-25, 25-23, and 25-23.

Up next, the Tate Aggies will travel to Pace on Thursday night.

Tate 2, Choctaw 1 (JV)

The Tate High Aggies JV volleyball team showcased their determination in a three-set victory over Choctaw on Tuesday night.

After a strong start, the Aggies took the first set with a score of 25-21. Choctaw fought back fiercely in the second set, evening the match with a 25-18 win. In the deciding third set, Tate’s players rallied and dominated the court, securing a decisive 15-12 victory to clinch the match.

Tate 2, Choctaw 1 (Freshmen)

The Tate High Aggies freshmen volleyball team overcame an early deficit to defeat Choctaw in a hard-fought, three-set match on Tuesday night.

After dropping the first set in a nail-biter, 25-23, the Aggies rallied with strong play in the second, winning 25-21. The momentum carried into the final and decisive set, ultimately taking the set 18-16 to win the match.

Milbrandt Masterful In 4-0 Wahoos Win

The Blue Wahoos didn’t have a big night at the plate.

But on this night, they didn’t need one.

Taking advantage of errant pitching, the Blue Wahoos scored all four runs without a run-scoring hit and cruised their way to a 4-0 victory against the Columbus Clingstones to begin their final series of the season Tuesday at Blue Wahoos Stadium.

The Blue Wahoos got a run in the second inning off a wild pitch, then loaded the bases in the fourth inning and scored three runs with on a bases-loaded walk and pair of wild pitches from Columbus starter Drue Hackenberg.

That was the ballgame.

Blue Wahoos starter Karson Milbrandt, making his second start since joining the team from the High-A level Beloit Sky Carp, was outstanding. He worked six innings, gave up just three hits, no walks and recorded six strikeouts to earn his first Double-A win.

The win pushed the Blue Wahoos (66-67 overall, 32-32 second half) closer to a winning second half and season record, which would be the goal now that the team has been eliminated from post-season.

Milbrandt, 21, set a tone, throwing 60 strikes on 89 pitches and showing the depth and quality of pitching within the Miami Marlins minor league system. He’s rated as Miami’s No. 17 prospect overall in the latest MLB Pipeline rankings.

It became another rough outing for Hackenberg (2-7, 7.01 ERA), who entered the year ranked No. 12 in the Atlanta Braves system. He was the Braves’ second-round pick in 2023 out of Virginia Tech.

In the second inning, the Blue Wahoos Payton Green drew a one-out walk. He then stole second and scored when Hackenberg threw a wild pitch that caromed toward the Blue Wahoos dugout, allowing Green to score.

There was one out in the fourth inning when Hackenberg walked Colby Shade with the bases loaded, scoring Tony Bullard who had singled. With two out, Hackenberg uncorked two more wild pitches that scored Green and Gage Miller for the 4-0 lead and ended Hackenberg’s outing.

Three relievers, newcomers Chase Centala and Jack Sellinger along with Jesse Bergin, all delivered shutout innings to follow Milbrandt and end the game in 2 hours, 19 minutes.

GAME NOTABLES

— Earlier Tuesday, six Blue Wahoos players, Dub Gleed, Gage Miller, Emaarion Boyd, Colby Martin, Jack Sellinger and Connor Caskenette, joined in the morning with group sales executives Jessica Voigt, Jada Washington and Hannah Moret in traveling to the Feeding the Gulf Coast warehouse location in East Milton.

The group spent 90 minutes packing food gift boxes for elderly residents in the area. All of this prior to Tuesday night’s game. This has been a recent annual project for the Blue Wahoos to aid volunteer efforts organized by Feeding the Gulf Coast.

— Before the game, the Blue Wahoos announced several roster moves. Top relievers Josh Ekness and Nigel Belgrave were elevated to Triple-A Jacksonville. Righthanded pitcher Xavier Meachem was added from the Beloit Sky Carp.

— Righthanded pitcher Will Schomberg was named the Southern League pitcher of the week, following his memorable performance last Friday in Biloxi. He took a perfect game into the seventh inning, finishing with a career-high seven innings pitched, allowing three hits in the seventh, but compiling 10 strikeouts in the game to match a career best.

WANT TO GO?

WHAT: Blue Wahoos 2025 Final Series

WHO: Columbus Clingstones vs. Blue Wahoos

WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium

WHEN: Wednesday Through Sunday. Gametimes are at 6:05 p.m. through Saturday; a special 1:05 p.m. start for Sunday’s final game of the season.

Armed Escambia Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms And Narcotics Possession

An Escambia County man has pleaded guilty to federal firearm possession and narcotics charges.

Terrance Josiah Fasold, 31, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Court documents state that law enforcement was investigating Fasold regarding a stolen firearm. Law enforcement located Fasold at the Red Roof Inn in Pensacola, Florida. Fasold fled from law enforcement and discarded a bag containing more than 40 grams of fentanyl. A search of Fasold’s hotel room was conducted and law enforcement located more fentanyl, as well as cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and several loaded firearms. Fasold is a convicted felon and has multiple prior felony convictions for drug related offenses.

Fasold faces up to life imprisonment, and a lifetime of supervision upon release.

“I deeply appreciate the hard work by our state and federal law enforcement partners to get this violent drug trafficker off our streets,” said U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida John P. Heekin.

The case involved a joint investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jessica S. Etherton.

Sentencing is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 3:00pm at the United States Courthouse in Pensacola before United States District Judge T. Kent Wetherell, II.

Barbara Lynette Cannon

Mrs. Barbara Lynette Cannon, age 80, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.

She was born in Century, Florida, and has lived in Flomaton more than 55 years.  She was a graduate of Jay High School.

Mrs. Cannon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In her younger years she loved working in her flower gardens, cooking, and visiting with friends in the neighborhood.  One of her favorite things to do was shopping.  She worked several jobs during her lifetime.  She owned and operated a clothing store called Pauline’s located in Flomaton and Brewton. Later in life, she worked at Atmore Hospital and then Jay Hospital working in dietary department.  But her favorite job was being a caregiver to her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Joel) Ellison of Flomaton, AL; her son, Kenneth Cannon of Flomaton, AL; grandchildren, Melissa Cannon, April (Cale) Simons, Jake Cannon, Leah (Dustin) Yuhasz, Kameron Cannon, and Courtney (Levi) Watson; and her great-grandchildren, Rhett Madden, Addie Lynn Simons, Parker Yuhasz, Calen Simons, Brooks Yuhasz, and Laynie Louise.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Jerry Cannon, her mother, Bernice Bush Wise; brother, Jerry Burgess; sister in law, Louise Burgess.

Those who loved Nanny will remember her strength, her laughter, and the way she made everyone feel at home. Her legacy of love and faith will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating and family friend Mr. Earl Jones speaking.  Interment will follow in Rock Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.

Pallbearers – Cale Simons, Dustin Yuhasz, Gerald Burgess Jr., Jimmy Burgess, Jeremiah Johnson, William Burgess, John Rowland.

Honorary Pallbearers – Ken Brewton, Ben Thompson, Kris Cane, Shannon Dale White.

Escambia Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Cantonment Area

Weather permitting, the Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today, September 9, in portions of Cantonment.

Spray areas are listed below, scroll down.

Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m. All operations are dependent on weather conditions.

Spray Area #46 West: Cantonment

• North: Muscogee Road
• South: West Kingsfield Road
• East: South Highway 97
• West: Beulah Road

Spray Area #50B: Cantonment

• North: Vantage Road
• South: Muscogee Road
• East: North Highway 29
• West: River Annex Road

Century Grants Tentative Approval To Lower Tax Rate, $9.2 Million Budget

The Town of Century on Monday approved a tentative $9.2 million budget for the next fiscal year and a property tax rate that is, by definition, a tax decrease.

The town council approved a tentative millage rate of .9204, the same rate that has been in place for several years.

That is 7.85% less than the rolled-back rate of .9988 mills, according to filed documents. The rolled-back rate is a computed millage rate that would generate the same amount of ad valorem tax dollars as the prior fiscal year, based on the proposed year’s tax roll, excluding new construction. While Century’s tax rate will hold steady, it is by definition a tax decrease as it is lower than the rolled-back rate.

Property tax is expected to generate $59,680 for the town budget.

Both the tentative budget and millage rate passed on a 4-0 vote with council member John Bass not present.

The town council will consider final approval of the $9,203,199 FY 2025-26 budget and millage rate during a special meeting at 5:01 p.m., on Monday, September 22. The meeting is open to the public at town hall.

Nice Weather Continues

Here is your official NorthEscambia.com forecast:

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 66.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 65.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

Escambia Tax Collector Bringing Mobile Services To Century And Walnut Hill

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Mobile Identification and Licensing Office (MILO) will be to Walnut Hill and Century several times over the next few months, beginning with Walnut Hill next week.

MILO, a fully functional tax collector office on wheels, has the following schedule:

• September 18 – Walnut Hill Community Center
• October 16 – Billy G Ward Courthouse (Century)
• November 20 – Billy G Ward Courthouse (Century)
• December 18 – Walnut Hill Community Center

MILO offers a convenient way for residents to access essential tax collector services, including:

• Driver License Services: Renewals, replacements, out-of-state license conversions/reciprocations, and address/name changes.
• Identification Cards: First-time issuance and renewals.
• Vehicle Services: Registration renewals and replacements, title transfers, and parking placards.
• Tax Payments: Property tax payments.
• Business Tax Receipts: Applications and renewals.
• Certified Driver Transcripts

Written and driving tests are not available at the MILO unit.

This initiative aims to bring services to areas of Escambia County that may have limited access to traditional tax collector offices, particularly during disaster recovery or for residents in assisted living facilities, community centers, and correctional facilities.

Florida drivers may renew their vehicle registrations for a period of one or two years and may renew up to three months in advance of the registration expiration. Vehicle registrations expire at midnight on the first owner’s birth date unless the owner is a business.

Pictured: The Escambia County Tax Collector’s MILO at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Elementary School Open Houses Thursday Night

Elementary school open house events in Escambia County will take place Thursday night.

See the list below for your school. (Note that some open houses were held Tuesday night.)

THURSDAY

• Bellview , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Beulah , Grades K, 2, 4 – 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grades 1, 3 , 5 – 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.”
• Blue Angels , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Brentwood , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Byrneville , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Title I meeting 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.)
• Cordova Park , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Escambia Westgate , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Ferry Pass , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Global , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Hellen Caro , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Jim Allen , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Kingsfield , 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Lincoln Park , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• McArthur , 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Molino Park , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Montclair , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Myrtle Grove , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Navy Point , 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Pleasant Grove , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Scenic Heights , 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Semmes , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Suter , Grades K-2 – 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grades 3-5 – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Weis , 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• West Pensacola , 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

PREVIOUSLY HELD TUESDAY

• Bratt, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Ensley, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Holm, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Longleaf, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Oakcrest, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Pine Meadow, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sherwood, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Warrington, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Florida Hunting, Fishing, Camping Sales Tax Holiday Underway

Florida’s news sales tax holiday on guns, ammunition and camping supplies is underway until December 31.

Gov. Ron DeSantis also on Tuesday announced several sportsman initiatives designed to save Floridians money during the tax holiday.

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