Escambia Man Sentenced For Manslaughter Of His Stepson
September 23, 2025
An Escambia County man has been sentenced for shooting and killing his stepson.
Martin Everardo Cardenas was sentenced to 30 years in state prison. He was previously convicted of murder with a firearm by an Escambia County Jury in early August.
Prosecutors said that on the evening of November 8, 2023, Cardenas killed his stepson Ray Oehlerking, 47, by shooting him five times with a .45 caliber revolver. Two other people witnessed the shooting, one of whom was Cardenas’ former wife and Oehlerking’s mother. The shooting occurred in the home, just after the family had finished dinner.
According to the witnesses, there was no indication of any imminent violence, but Cardenas bumped into Oehlerking and said something unintelligible before walking off to his room. When Oehlerking followed Cardenas to the back of the house, Cardenas shot him. Cardenas testified and claimed he feared Oehlerking was going to kill him.
The State Attorney’s Office sadi Cardenas used special .45 caliber bullets designed and marketed as self-defense ammunition (R.I.P. or radically invasive projectile). Additionally, after shooting Oehlerking twice as he stood in the doorway of the room, Cardenas followed Oehlerking through the house to the kitchen, shooting him another three times, one of which was in the back of Oehlerking’s head.
FHP Investigation Fiery Fatal Pickup Crash In Northern Santa Rosa County
September 23, 2025
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a fiery fatal crash that claimed the life of a man Sunday in northern Santa Rosa County.
FHP said a pickup truck traveling north on Williams Lake Road left the roadway and became fully engulfed in fire about 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Troopers have not released any further details.
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Woman Seriously Injured, Child Unharmed in Highway 97 Crash
September 22, 2025
A 24-year-old woman was seriously injured when she crashed her SUV into a tree on Highway 97 in Davisville Sunday night. A properly restrained child in the vehicle was not injured.
The crash occurred on Highway 97 about 8:13 p.m. about a half mile north of West Highway 4, just north of Pine Barren Church Road.
The woman’s northbound Mazda CX-5 SUV left the roadway for an unknown reason, struck a culvert and went airborne for about 60 feet. The SUV then traveled about 100 feet before striking an oak tree.
The woman and a 5-year-old child were transported by Escambia County EMS Pensacola hospital.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
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Two Injured In Highway 29 Rollover Near Highway 97
September 22, 2025
Two people were injured in a rollover crash on Highway 29 near Highway 97 just before noon Sunday.
The collision involved a Mazda SUV and a Lexus sedan. The SUV overturned in the southbound lanes of Highway 29, coming to rest on its side. Both occupants suffered injuries that were not considered serious.
The driver of the Lexus pulled into the nearby Tom Thumb parking lot after the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released the cause of the crash. The Molino Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded.
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Photo Gallery: Tate High School Homecoming Parade
September 22, 2025
The Tate High School 2025 homecoming parade rolled through Pete Gindl Stadium Friday evening just before presentation of the homecoming court and the football team’s win over West Florida.
For a Tate Aggies homecoming parade photo gallery, click here.
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Bonus Photos: Tate Cheerleaders, Fans, And More
September 22, 2025
The Tate Aggies defeated West Florida for homecoming 2025.
For a bonus gallery with th cheerleaders, fans and more, click here.
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- Tate Aggies Beat West Florida 27-7 (With Photo Gallery)
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Bonus Gallery: Northview Band, Cheerleaders And Fans
September 22, 2025
The Northview Chiefs hosted Holmes County for homecoming 2025 Friday night.
For a bonus gallery with the cheerleaders, band, and fans, click here.
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Slight Chance Of Scattered Shower On Monday; Rain Likely By Thursday
September 22, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tate Freshmen Volleyball Volunteers At Ronald McDonald House
September 22, 2025
The Tate High School Aggies freshmen volleyball team recently volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola.
The team provided and served lunch to the families and staff.
The team also issued a challenge for other local sports teams to also do community service projects.
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Florida Gas Prices Fluctuate
September 22, 2025
Florida drivers experienced a noticeable uptick in gas prices last week, as the state average surged from $2.95 per gallon on Sunday to $3.20 per gallon on Thursday. By Sunday, prices eased slightly, settling to an average of $3.12 a gallon.
In Escambia County, the average per gallon on Sunday was $2.86, the lowest of any metro area in Florida. The lowest available price in Escambia County was at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment at $2.63.
“A 25-cent increase may sound steep, but these kinds of fluctuations have become fairly routine over the past year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group.
“The fuel market itself remains relatively stable,” Jenkins explained. “Retailers frequently adjust pump prices to stay competitive. Once prices dip below a profitable threshold, stations raise them again, and the cycle starts over.”
Pictured: Gas at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment was $2.85 per gallon on Friday evening. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.