Aggies Dominate on the Road, Take Two Victories Against Navarre
August 22, 2025
After Thursday night on road at Navarre, the Tate Aggies volleyball teams brought home two of three wins.
Tate 3, Navarre 1
The Tate Aggies varsity volleyball team secured a decisive 3-1 road victory against the Navarre Raiders on Thursday.
After winning the first set 25-12, the Aggies dropped the second to the Raiders, 25-21. However, Tate regained control, winning a tough third set 25-15 and sealing the match with a 27-25 victory in the fourth.
Navarre 2, Tate 0 (JV)
In a hard-fought battle on Thursday, the Tate Aggies junior varsity team was defeated by the Navarre Raiders. The Aggies fought hard, but ultimately fell in two sets, with scores of 25-22 and 25-19.
Tate 2, Navarre 0 (Freshmen)
The Tate Aggies freshmen volleyball team secured a commanding victory on Thursday, defeating the Navarre Raiders in two decisive sets. The Aggies took the first set with a score of 25-17 and sealed the match with a strong 25-13 win in the second.
All three Aggie teams will be in action at home on Monday against Catholic, with the freshmen at 4:30, junior varsity at 5:30, and varsity at 6:30 p.m.
Clingstones Clip Wahoos In 6-1 Defeat
August 22, 2025
written by Erik Bremer
COLUMBUS, Ga. – The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell 6-1 to the Columbus Clingstones on Thursday night, managing only three early hits and missing out on opportunities to capitalize on mid-game opportunities.
Fenwick Trimble opened the scoring with a solo homer for the Blue Wahoos in the second inning, but it proved to be Pensacola’s only run. The Blue Wahoos were held hitless after Dub Gleed’s single three batters later.
Dax Fulton (L, 5-10) was scheduled to start, but the threat of rain pushed back the beginning of his appearance. Luis Palacios quickly worked 2.0 perfect innings before Fulton took the mound in the bottom of the third.
A two-out RBI infield single from Patrick Clohisy in the third inning tied the game 1-1, and Clohisy scored from third base on a wild pitch two batters later to give the Clingstones a 2-1 lead.
The Blue Wahoos loaded the bases with three walks in the top of the fifth inning against Columbus starter Drue Hackenberg, but Blane Abeyta (W, 2-1) stranded all three runners by coaxing a groundout from Mark Coley II to end the threat and preserve the 2-1 Clingstones advantage.
Fulton couldn’t work out of similar bases-loaded trouble in the bottom of the fifth, hitting Ethan Workinger with a pitch to force in a run before Adam Zebrowski laced a three-run double to left field to cap a four-run inning.
Abeyta and Ryan Bourassa combined for 4.1 hitless innings of relief for the Clingstones, securing the 6-1 final.
With the loss, the Blue Wahoos missed out on a chance to grow their 2.5-game lead over the second-place Montgomery Biscuits, who were trailing to the Knoxville Smokies at publication. There are 22 games remaining in the regular season as the Blue Wahoos aim to secure their eighth playoff berth in 10 seasons.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Clingstones on Friday night.
Boil Water Notice For Stallion Road Area, Including Colt, Pierce And Monica
August 21, 2025
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) has issued a precautionary boil water notice is in effect for a portion the Stallion Road area.
The boil water notice is in effect for :
- Stallion Road (addresses south of West. Roberts Road)
- Colt Road
- Pierce Road
- Monica Lane
This notice was issued after repairs were made to a broken 4-inch water main. Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Residents located in the specified area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use eight drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Two independent bacteriological samples have been initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours.
ECUA crews completed the repairs to the main and have flushed out the lines. Residents within the area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
This story will be updated when the boil water notice is lifted.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Walnut Hill, Bratt, Oak Grove And Dogwood Park Areas
August 21, 2025
Weather permitting, the Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today, August 21, in portions of the Walnut Hill, Oak Grove, Bratt and Dogwood Park 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 #57A: Walnut Hill and Bratt (pictured top)
North: West State Line Road
South: Arthur Brown Road
East: North Highway 99
West: Pine Forest Road
Spray Area #54B: Oak Grove and Dogwood Park (pictured second below)
North: Mason Road
South: Effie Road
East: South Pine Barren Road
West: Highway 97
Spray Area #54A: Oak Grove and Bratt (pictured first below)
North: West Highway 4
South: Mason Road
East: North Pine Barren Road
West: North Highway 99
FPL Rate Settlement Reduces Request By Nearly A Third, Keeping Northwest Florida Bills Almost Flat
August 21, 2025
Florida Power & Light Company and 10 key stakeholder groups filed a comprehensive four-year rate settlement agreement with state regulators on Wednesday. The agreement reduces FPL’s original revenue request by nearly one-third.
The agreement, which is subject to Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) approval, cuts FPL’s four-year revenue request by approximately 30%, keeping Northwest Florida rates nearly flat for a couple of years.
“This settlement agreement is a win for all FPL customers and a win for Florida. It supports our ongoing commitment to meet the resiliency and reliability needs of our fast-growing state, while keeping customer bills well below the national average. We expect the typical 1,000-kWh Northwest Florida residential customer bill will remain relatively flat for the next two years. Even with the proposed increase, FPL customers would be paying lower bills next year than they were 20 years prior, when adjusted for inflation,” FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel said.
The settlement significantly scales back FPL’s initial rate request:
- 2026: Base rate revenue request reduced by 39%, from $1.545 billion to $945 million
- 2027: Base rate revenue request reduced by 17%, from $927 million to $766 million
- Total savings: Base rate revenues about $2.9 billion less than originally requested over the four-year period
Beginning in 2027, FPL customers in NorthWest Florida will pay the same rates as the remainder of the state.
*Pending PSC approval of estimated solar and battery projects in January 2027, bill will move to $143.25.*
Escambia EMS Gets New Lifesaving Equipment
August 21, 2025
Escambia County EMS has taken a forward in prehospital care by equipping every paramedic unit with state-of-the-art video laryngoscopes.
The new video laryngoscopes represent a significant advancement in airway management, giving paramedics enhanced visualization during intubation—especially in difficult or high-risk situations. This technology is expected to improve patient outcomes, increase procedural success rates, and enhance training opportunities for EMS personnel.
“Paramedics in Escambia County already operate at a high clinical level,” Escambia County Medical Director Dr. Benjamin Abo said. “By adding video laryngoscopy, we’re giving them the tools to be even more effective, especially in complex airway emergencies.”
The devices are now fully deployed across frontline EMS units and are already in use on critical calls throughout the county. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernize EMS equipment and elevate the standard of care for residents and visitors. This week, EMS has added more lifesaving medications such as antibiotics to treat life-threatening infections where every minute counts.
Molino Park Elementary Wins $1,000 In Wellness Challenge; Northview And Ernest Ward Also Place
August 21, 2025
Molino Park Elementary School claimed the top spot in the Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent’s Choose Wellness Challenge, and North Escambia schools were also tops in the middle and high school categories.
The challenge is to see which school or major department can achieve the highest percentage of employee participation and also the highest percentage of improvement from one school year to the next in the Superintendent’s Choose Wellness challenge.
The 2024-25 Superintendent’s Wellness Challenge overall winner, and repeating champion, is Molino Park Elementary at 74% participation. Molino Park received a $1,000 top prize at Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
The highest percentage participation at the middle school level and $250 went to Ernest Ward Middle School at 47%.
A $250 prize and the highest percentage participation at the high school level went to Northview High School at 46%.
Other awards were presented to Success Academy for most improved with a participation rate of 19%, and the highest percentage participation at a major department level was awarded to Spencer Bibbs at 73%.
The district said the decision to create a district wellness center and program was made to promote employee wellness because a healthy workforce has fewer medical costs and fewer lost work hours which helps to create a more productive and higher achieving workforce and results in higher student achievement.
Pictured: ECPS Superintendent’s Choose Wellness Challenge winners Molino Park Elementary (top), Ernest Ward Middle School (first below) and Northview High School (bottom). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Felon Charged With Running From Traffic Stop, Ammo Possession
August 21, 2025
A Walnut Hill man was arrested this week after allegedly fleeing from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies earlier this month and being a felon in possession of ammunition.
On August 8, a deputy on routine patrol in the area of Pine Forest Road and Garrett Road observed a Nissan Frontier driven by a male he recognized as 43-year-old Shadrach Jones, and the deputy initiated a traffic stop. As the deputy attempted to handcuff Jones, he broke free and ran, according to an arrest report.
The deputy gave chase but lost Jones in the woods. A warrant was later issued for his arrest.
Jones was charged with driving with a suspended or revoked license and resisting arrest.
He was also charged with felony possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon for a May 14 incident. Deputies stopped his vehicle near the intersection of Pine Forest Road and Deer Lake Road. According to an arrest report, he had three rounds of 9mm ammunition in his vehicle.
He was transported to the hospital after an unknown medical emergency. A warrant was later issued for his arrest.
Jones remained in the Escambia County Jail on Thursday with bond set at $10,000.
Volunteers Needed For Health Facilities Authority
August 21, 2025
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for a possible appointment to the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority. Appointees serve without compensation.
The Escambia County Health Facilities Authority was established in accordance with Florida statutes. The authority’s duties are to assist health facilities in acquisition, construction, financing and refinancing of projects. Knowledge of finance and/or health care administration is required. Authority members serve a four-year term of office. Financial disclosure is required.
Escambia residents interested in serving on the Escambia County Health Facilities Authority are asked to submit a resume by the close of business Wednesday, Aug. 27. Resumes should be submitted to Jose Gochez, County Administration Operations Manager, Board of County Commissioners, 221 Palafox Place, Suite 420, Pensacola, FL 32502 or emailed to boardapply@myescambia.com.
Rain Chances On The Upswing
August 21, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86.