This Is Who Claimed A $35K Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold In Molino
February 27, 2025
We now know who had a winning $35,000 Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Molino.
The Quick Pick ticket sold at the Molino First Stop at 6530 North Highway 95A in Molino was one of three winning tickets in the February 24 evening drawing and is worth $35,513.70. The other winning ticket were sold in Oakland Park and Miami.
According to the Florida Lottery, the cash option on the winning ticket was claimed by Todd Bryon Powell of Pace.
The winning numbers were 7-17-28-29-35.
Soccer Stars Battle Tonight In High School All-Star Games
February 27, 2025
It’s East vs. West as local high school seniors battle to see who’s the best in the Pensacola Sports’ High School All-Star Series Soccer Game tonight. This event showcases top players from Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Escambia county high schools.
Student athletes are nominated by their coaches and every player gets a chance to shine in their final high school game.
What: Pensacola Sports High School All-Star Series Soccer Match
When: Feb. 27, 2025 - Girls Game: 5:00 p.m., Boys Game: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Complex
Tickets: $10 general admission and $5 for students - Tickets available here
WEST BOYS ROSTER
Tate
- Justin Bolden – Left Back
- Noah Chromik – Right Back
- Brian Guedes – Left Midfielder
Escambia
- Jackson Perkins – Winger
- Robert Mahon – Midfield
Pine Forest
- Jesther Matamoros – Winger
- Luis Hernandez – Center Back
- Yeison Sosa – Winger
West Florida
- Hayden Olsen – Central Midfield
- Deny Argueta – CDM
- Gunnar Brown – Center Back
- Colton Hess – Goalkeeper
- David Sabata – Right Back
Washington
- Felipe Lawall – Center Mid
- Ryan Chandler – Defensive Mid
- Carson Smith – Center Back
- Evan McManus – Striker
- Westin Rhymer – Center Back
Pensacola
- Keller Hernandez – Defensive Midfield
- Anthony Garza – Midfield
Catholic
- Matthew Ramirez Hayes – Goalkeeper
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Zach Ables - Pine Forest High School
- Assistant Coach: Matthew Vann - West Florida High School
EAST BOYS ROSTER
Crestview
- Sean Stout – Goalkeeper
Milton
- Jackson Burt – Left Wing
- Hunter Weekley – Center Back
- Aidan Kaniper – Center Mid
Gulf Breeze
- Noah Flint – Center Back
- Seamus Ladner – Right Wing
Navarre
- Mateo Soto – Center Back
- Nathan McGovern – Center Mid
- Ryan Evans – Center Back
Choctaw
- Gage Rozofsky – Left Back
- Edwin Rivera – Midfield
Ft. Walton Beach
- Brandon Rodriguez – CAM
- Jason Reyes – Winger
Rocky Bayou
- Scout Thoner – Striker
- Elias Larramore – Midfield
- Mark Lawson – Center Mid
Niceville
- Tanner Boxberger – Goalkeeper
- Matthew Frey – Forward
- Dom Gibson – Right Back
Pace
- Jack Roest – Defense
- Caden Crow – Defense
- Trace Powell – Center Back
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Angel Guzman - Crestview High School
WEST GIRLS ROSTER
Tate
- Gabby Smart – Goalkeeper
- Julianne Cowley – Left Back
- Adrianna Middleton – Defender
Escambia
- Morgan Stancliff – Forward
- Lilah Abdel – ghani – Goalkeeper
- Addisyn Cole – Midfield
Pine Forest
- Angel Walden – Forward
- Jayda Holmes – Defense
- Sidny Ayala – Defense
- Alexia Boucher – Forward
West Florida
- Makayla Stutts – Striker
- Jakayla Stutts – Striker
- Summer Shipp – Midfielder
Washington
- Emily Willert – Outside Defender
- Tyler Stubblefield – Forward Midfield
Pensacola
- Alejandra Reyes – Center Back
- Jacqueline Alvarado – Midfield
Catholic
- Emma Lacour – Center Back
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Mark Guandolo - Pine Forest High School
- Assistant Coach: Breshon Bradford - Escambia High School
EAST GIRLS ROSTER
Ft. Walton Beach
- Makala Sims – Center Back
- Joanha Jimenez – Defender
Gulf Breeze
- Sarah Cornwell – Left Back
- Lena Macdonald – Center Back
- Emma Fulford – CAM
- Savannah Hendricks – Center Back
- Madi Sloman – Left Forward
Niceville
- Aynzlie Nelson – DM
- Hannah Hunter – Defender
- Julia Decker – Wing
Navarre
- Cici Buffalino – Forward
- Tyra Uwizeyimana – Defense
- Bre Smith – Midfield
- Natalie Busch – CMF
- Taylor Armstead – Forward
- Rory Curtis – Forward
Rocky Bayou
- Gwenivere Ferguson – Center Midfield
- Amaya Moses – Center Defense
Choctaw
- Rowen Gold – CAM
Pace
- Lacie Goodale – Forward
- Emily Good – Midfield
- Bree Stankard – Outside Back
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Manny Paravalos - Ft. Walton Beach
- Assistant Coach: William Prince - Navarre High School
Cynthia Weaver
February 27, 2025
Cynthia Weaver of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away February 16, 2025. She was born in Atmore, Alabama on July 31, 1954, to Volly and Josie Weaver.
Prior to her illness, Cindy received her Bachelor's degree and was employed at The United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to the beach and was an avid reader. Cindy was dearly loved and will remain in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her father, Volly Weaver; her mother, Josie Mathis; stepfather, C. J. Mathis; and grandson, Jeremy Voels.
She is survived by children, Ken Byrd, Michael Byrd and Charlie (Pam) Byrd; grandchildren, Jonathon Byrd, Aiden Byrd and Shi-Ann Daley; brother, Bill (Angie) Weaver; sister, Lajuana Mathis; niece, Dana Weaver; nephew, Bill
Weaver Jr.; great nephew, Hunter Franklin; great niece, Marina Franklin; and sister-in-law Helen Black.
A graveside service will be held at Byrneville Community Church, 1351 Byrneville Road Century, Florida 32535, on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2 p.m.
If you wish, make a contribution to your favorite charity in honor of Cindy.
Boil Water Notice For Virecent Road Virecent Drive After System Upgrades
February 26, 2025
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Cottage Hill Water Works customers located on Virecent Road and Virecent Drive that are south of Eden Lane. The notice was issued after scheduled upgrades Wednesday morning on the south end of Virecent Road that resulted in the disruption of water service.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water in the area that is used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
This story will be updated when the boil water notice is rescinded.
Suspect Claimed He Fatally Shot Man ‘Out of Fear’ In McDavid Drug Deal
February 26, 2025
The suspect in a fatal shooting last week on Main Street in McDavid claimed that he shot the victim out of fear, but the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says it was murder.
Investigators charged 25-year-old Antonio Marshone DeSoto with murder for the shooting on Main Street, just east of Highway 29. During a hearing Tuesday, February 25, Judge John Simon ordered DeSoto held in the Escambia County Jail without bond. He has pleaded not guilty.
The victim, according to an arrest report we obtained on Tuesday, was identified at Charles Black.
Black was found lying in Main Street directly in front of the McDavid Post Office about 8:40 p.m. on February 18 suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was just a few feet away from the driver’s door of his Chevrolet SUV that remained in the roadway.
After he was shot, Black was able to call 911 and tell dispatchers that DeSoto was the perpetrator, according to an arrest report. He was no longer able to speak to deputies after they arrived on scene. He was transported by Escambia County EMS to the nearby McDavid Fire Station before being airlifted by Medstar AirCare helicopter to a Pensacola hospital where he later died.
Deputies receive a tip that DeSoto had fled following the shooting to a residence in the 100 block of Highway 164, just west of Highway 29 and Driver Road, about a half mile from the shooting scene. Deputies searched the home and found nothing. ECSO said the homeowner said she had been allowing DeSoto to stay in a room inside the house, but she had not seen him since earlier in the afternoon, according to an arrest report. She told deputies that she had been advised by her daughter that she heard gunshots from down the road, but she did not see DeSoto after that.
For more photos from the scene, click here.
Another resident told deputies that he was driving when he saw DeSoto at the intersection of Highway 164 and Highway 29, and he offered him a ride home. He said DeSoto declined, stating that he would come home later, the report states. He said he arrived back at his residence and saw ECSO vehicles with their emergency activated as they responded to the scene, and then he observed DeSoto running into the woods behind their house.
DeSoto was later taken into custody after he walked out of the woods behind the home on Highway 164 where he was taken into custody without incident.
According to deputies, DeSoto said he met Black to buy a quarter pound of marijuana for $400.
“He (DeSoto) stated that he walked up to the vehicle and met with Black. He stated Black told him to get in the passenger seat,” the arrest report states. “He walked over to the passenger side and got in the vehicle but stated that he really didn’t want to get in the car and this made him nervous. He stated that he asked to see the marijuana and when he reached out to grab it, Black became aggressive with him. He stated that at this point, Black grabbed his shirt. He stated that by Black doing this he felt scared that something was going to happen to him. He then stated that at this point he pulled his gun from his waistband and shot Black twice.”
DeSoto told deputies that he did not plan to rob Black, later adding that one of his “home boys” was going to send him money using Apple Pay, but that he did not have any money on his person at the time he met Black, according to the report. He also told deputies that he threw the firearm in the woods before stating that he threw it under a camper in the front yard of the home on Highway 164. He also provided conflicting details about where he put the marijuana, saying it was the woods then that maybe he put in the house, the report continues.
A 9mm handgun was located under the camper, and two 9mm casing were recovered from Black’s vehicle, investigators said. Deputies found a plastic gallon bag containing marijuana in a trash can a short distance from the fire arm.
In their report, the ECSO summarized the reasons why DeSoto was charged with murder:
“Desoto met up with Black to purchase narcotics, later met with Black with a firearm in his waistband and no money to pay for the narcotics. He then shoots and kills Black and takes the narcotics from Black’s possession and flees the area and later flees from law enforcement. Desoto did not render any aid to Black and passed multiple residences on the way back to his home and did not notify anyone that he had just shot someone and ask for medical assistance. He had a cellphone in his possession and did not attempt to call 911 to get medical help for Black. He disposed of the narcotics that he took from Black and disposed of the firearm that he used to shoot Black. He also arrived to meet with Black wearing a mask on his head. These facts show that Desoto did not shoot Black out of fear.”
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth Over $35,000 Sold In Molino
February 26, 2025
Someone is over $35,000 richer after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Molino.
The Quick Pick ticket sold at the Molino First Stop at 6530 North Highway 95A in Molino was one of three winning tickets in the February 24 evening drawing and is worth $35,513.70. The other winning ticket were sold in Oakland Park and Miami.
The winning numbers were 7-17-28-29-35.
Tate Aggies Defeat Northview In Flag Football (With Photo Gallery)
February 26, 2025
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 34-7 Tuesday night in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Up next, the Aggies will host Pine Forest on Thursday. Northview’s next schedule game in March 11 against Pensacola High School.
Northview and Tate will meet again on March 12 at Tate.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Canceled: Controlled Burn Today On Pate Street Near UWF, FPL
February 26, 2025
The Florida Forest Service has canceled the 45-acre prescribed burn on University of West Florida property along Pate Street, which was originally scheduled for today, Wednesday, Feb. 26.
The Florida Forest Service plans to reschedule the prescribed burn at a later date
Offices said the burn will only be initiated under proper weather conditions including a south or southwest wind component to steer smoke toward the Escambia River. Forest Service firefighters will be executing the burn and will have equipment such as brush trucks and bulldozers on hand. Crews also will monitor and patrol the area keeping a close eye on any potential smoke impacts during the burn.
The burn is part of an ongoing plan and partnership between the university and Forest Service to not only reduce hazardous vegetative fuels and the wildfire risk in the area but also help restore the property to its native state officials said. Prescribed fire mimics the natural fire regime that once was part of Florida’s landscape. Local plants and animals thrive in prescribed burn areas thanks to the new growth and additional nutrients left behind post burn.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeated Escambia 7-0
February 26, 2025
The Tate High Aggies boys and girls tennis teams defeated Escambia High 7-0 Tuesday. Next up, Tate will take on Crestview on Friday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Low Around 50 Tonight
February 26, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.