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Milbrandt Makes Strong Debut, But Wahoos Fall Again In Biloxi

Karson Milbrandt looked impressive in his Double-A debut for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Wednesday night, but an early lead slipped away in a 5-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers.

Milbrandt, at 21 the youngest player on the Blue Wahoos and the #20 prospect in the Marlins organization according to MLB Pipeline, struck out four batters over 4.2 innings after joining the club from High-A Beloit.

The Blue Wahoos jumped ahead 2-0 in the third inning against Shuckers starter Brett Wichrowski (W, 3-6), turning two walks and a Wichrowski throwing error into the game’s first run before Dub Gleed stayed hot with an RBI single. Gleed, who went 4-for-4 on Monday, collected three hits on Wednesday before being retired in his fourth at-bat. His streak of seven hits in as many at-bats was the most for a Blue Wahoos player since Jerar Encarnación, who matched the feat across two games in May 2022.

Milbrandt was scoreless entering the bottom of the fifth, when back-to-back RBI singles from Mike Boeve and Matthew Wood with two outs in the inning tied the game 2-2 and marked the end of his start.
Though Colby Martin (L, 1-1) stranded two of Milbrandt’s runners to escape a jam in the fifth, he left the bases loaded with two outs in the sixth inning for Evan Fitterer. A bases-loaded walk to Brock Wilken forced in the go-ahead run, giving the Shuckers a 3-2 lead.

Biloxi added insurance in the seventh and eighth innings, and Travis MacGregor (S, 2) worked a hitless ninth to earn the save in a 5-2 final. Though the Blue Wahoos are 12-11 against the Shuckers this season, they are now 2-9 in their games at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi.

With the loss, the Blue Wahoos are now 5.0 games behind first-place Montgomery in the second half South Division standings with 10 games to play in the regular season.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Shuckers on Thursday.

Rickey Franklin Anthony

Rickey Franklin Anthony, age 40, passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on September 20, 2025, in Brewton, Alabama. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, father, and friend whose generous heart and deep love for family will never be forgotten.

Rickey was born on January 17, 1985, in Milton, Florida. A lifelong resident of Brewton, he was of the Full Gospel faith. He attended W.S. Neal School and later worked as a heavy equipment operator in the logging industry. Rickey was known for his unwavering devotion to his family, especially his beloved grandmother, Cindy Gayle Anthony, affectionately known as Mama. His kindness, loyalty, and big heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his grandmother, Cindy Gayle Anthony of Brewton, Alabama; his mother, Karen Mudd (Chris) of Corrigan, Texas; his stepmother, Darlene Anthony of Brewton, Alabama; his children, sons Eli Anthony of Century, Florida, and Eric Anthony of Century, Florida, and daughters Mary Gayle Anthony of Mobile, Alabama, Chloe Anthony of Mobile, Alabama, and Madison Anthony of Perdido, Alabama; his brothers, Blake Anthony (Kristen) of Billings, Montana, Lee Anthony of Brewton, Alabama, Chad Mudd (Becca) of Katy, Texas, and Corey Mudd (Sabrina) of Onalaska, Texas; his grandmother, Linda Watson of Shepherd, Texas; his uncles, Steve Anthony of Camden, Alabama, and John Kennedy (Kathie) of Shepherd, Texas; and his aunts, Ashley Kutac (Craig) of Rosenberg, Texas, and Saundra Anthony of Brewton, Alabama, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him deeply.

Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel M. Anthony; his grandfathers Marion F. Bud Anthony and Robert Kennedy; his uncle Mickey F. Anthony; his aunt Angela Anthony; and his nephew Conner Mudd of Katy, Texas.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Billy Ray Singleton officiating. Interment will take place at Weaver Cemetery, with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Rickey’s spirit, laughter, and love will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Though he is gone too soon, his memory will remain a source of strength and comfort to his family and friends.

Bessie Crawford Brantley

Bessie Crawford Brantley, age 91, of Atmore, AL, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Mobile, AL.

Bessie was born on January 11, 1934, to Clarence Lee and Katie Johnson Crawford in Repton, AL. Bessie was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church. After many years of service, she retired from Vanity Fair Corporation as a seamstress. Bessie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Frank “Bud” Brantley, Jr., and her siblings.
Bessie is survived by her son, William Frank (Kelly) Brantley, III, of Atmore, AL; her daughter, Jana Lynn Brantley (William Tremmel) of Pensacola, FL; her grandchildren, Lauren Lyles and Kristen Lyles; her special niece, Mary Dow, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Cantonment, Cottage Hill, Molino, Quintette

Weather permitting, the Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today, September 3, in portions of the Cantonment, Cottage Hill, Molino and Quinette areas.

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 #50A Cantonment

• North: Highway 196
• South: Lawson Lane
• East: North Highway 29
• West: Highway 99

Spray Area #51B: Molino

• North: Molino Road
• South: West Quintette Road
• East: Rocky Branch Road
• West: North Highway 29

No Injuries In Minor Cantonment School Bus Collision

There were no injuries in a very minor collision between a school bus and a pickup truck Wednesday morning in Cantonment.

It happened around 8:15 a.m. on Highway 29 south of Muscogee Road and involved an Escambia County Public School bus and a pickup truck. The only damage was minor scrapes on both vehicles.

Bus No. 27-21 was transporting students to Tate High School. Everyone involved refused transport to the hospital by Escambia County EMS.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not yet released the cause of the collision.

For more photos, click here.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Tax Collector’s Molino Office Is Now Appointment Only

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Molino and Downtown  office are now appointment only as of today, September 3, in an effort to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times.

Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford said offering appointments at these locations will allow his office to better meet demand, eliminating spikes in traffic and decreasing or eliminate long wait times.

The new appointments are time-specific, replacing the previous “join the line” program which placed people in line in the order they joined.

“We will be able to serve as many or more people with appointment and setting timeframes,” Lunsford told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday afternoon when Molino still had numerous appointment slots open for Wednesday.

Lunsford also hopes to see citizens take advantage of more services that are available without the need to visit a tax collector office.

“There were probably 100 people in line this morning (Tuesday) doing transactions that they did not need to be in line for, that could have been completed online, by mail, or in a drive-thru,” Lunsford said. “We spend an enormous amount of time in the office on simple stuff.”

Click here to make an appointment.

Many tax collector services are available online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com, including:

• Tag renewals
• Electronic title printing
• Property tax payments
• Business tax receipt renewals

In addition, drive-thru services are available at the Molino, Brentwood, and Downtown offices, providing another fast and convenient option for completing transactions. There is no additional fee to pay online using an eCheck.

“We are going to do our dangest to get to everybody as fast as we can,” the tax collector added.

NorthEscambia.com file photo.

Sunny Hot Days, Mild Nights Ahead

A high pressure system will remain in control over the next few days, bringing a stretch of clear, sunny weather to the North Escambia area. Temperatures will steadily climb, reaching the low 90s by Friday. Expect light winds and comfortable nights, making for ideal conditions to enjoy the outdoors.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

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

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Two Suspects In Retail Boot Theft

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two suspects in connection with alleged retail thefts from The Boot Store in late August.

Deputies said 50-year-old LaCarter Millionder and 49-year-old Angel Scott were caught on video taking merchandise from the store on August 22.

The store alleges that $1,000 in boots were stolen from the business on Pine Forest Road.

Deputies said Milloder already had active warrants for thefts and violation of community control, while Scott was already wanted on three active warrants for petit theft, which have now been upgraded to felonies.

The Boot Store originally alleged in a social media post that a third individual was involved in the thefts, but the ECSO said Tuesday that she was not.

“Upon reviewing the store’s video surveillance, it was determined that the white female previously posted to The Boot Store social media page as a ‘potential suspect’ was not involved in any theft and did not appear to be working in conjunction with Millionder and Scott,” the ECSO said in a statement.

Former Rep. Dave Murzin Inks Contract As Century’s First Town Administrator

Former state Rep. Dave Murzin signed his employment contract as Century’s first town administrator Tuesday night after the town council unanimously approved his employment.

He will be paid $112,000 per year plus benefits using funds allocated in the town’s annual budget.

Murzin represented District 2 in the Florida House from 2002 until 2010 when he was term-limited. Before serving in the Florida House, he was a legislative aide to Florida House Majority Leader Jerry Maygarden and then worked as Northwest Florida director for State Sen Greg Evers. In 2014, he made the shortlist of candidates for the Florida Public Service Commission.

He has extensive experience in legislative leadership, economic development, and disaster recovery, having worked closely with local governments across Northwest Florida. He currently is a director of First Place Partners, representing economic development in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

“I’m ready to get to work to make Century a better place,” Murzin said Tuesday night.

“One of the things that originally brought us to the need for a town administrator was transparency,” Dynette Lewis, president of the Century Town Council, said Tuesday night. “That’s one of the things that we need — transparency. We need to know exactly what’s going on; we need somebody that’s able to dissect our items, break down the agenda items, and let us know what the recommendation is, and we need to know what the financial impact is.”

In a meeting last week, Florida Sen. Don Gaetz praised Murzin and Mayor (Ben) Boutwell for being in a position to make progress for the town.

“Now I believe that Century has every reason to go forward and be progressive,” Gaetz said. “It is because we have Mayor (Ben) Boutwell and we have representative (Dave) Murzin. We have their city council who are getting things done and moving the city forward.”

Century interim town manager Howard Brown’s final day will be Friday.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Mark Your Calendars: Date Set For Beulah Christmas Parade

Mark you calendar — the date has been set for this year’s Beulah Christmas Parade.

The parade will roll at 1 p.m. on Saturday December 6.

Registration will open in late October.

Pictured: The 2024 Beulah Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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