Tate High Senior Alyssa Clarke Signs With Coastal Alabama Cheer
May 17, 2026
Tate High School seniorAlyssa Clarke has officially signed to continue her cheerleading career at Coastal Alabama Community College.
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Milbrandt Marvelous As Wahoos Return To .500 With 6-2 Win
May 17, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos got another dominant start from top prospect Karson Milbrandt and secured a series win over the Chattanooga Lookouts on Saturday night, hitting three homers and cruising to a 6-2 victory.
Milbrandt (W, 3-1) tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over 6.0 scoreless, three-hit innings. He extended his scoreless streak to 17.0 consecutive innings dating back to May 2, and lowered his Southern League-leading ERA to 1.24.
With the win, the Blue Wahoos improved to 19-19 and returned to the .500 mark for the first time since Opening Day. They kept pace with first-place Columbus in the South Division race, and trail by only 0.5 games with 31 games to play in the first half.
Fenwick Trimble gave Milbrandt an early lead, hitting a three-run homer against Lookouts starter Easton Sikorski (L, 0-1) just three batters into the game. Garret Forrester hit a second-inning solo homer in his first at-bat since coming off the injured list, and Brendan Jones followed with an RBI triple for a 5-0 lead through two innings.
Jay Beshears added a solo homer in the fifth inning to extend the lead to 6-0. The Lookouts threatened with a pair of two-out singles in the bottom of the sixth, but Milbrandt fanned Chattanooga’s Cam Collier in a battle of two top prospects to finish 6.0 innings for the fourth start in a row and tie a professional career high of 11 strikeouts previously set in the Midwest League in 2025.
The Lookouts hit back-to-back doubles in the seventh, and Ruben Ibarra hit a solo homer in the ninth, but Pensacola relievers Nigel Belgrave and Kade Bragg recorded the final nine outs to give the Blue Wahoos their fourth win in five games against the team with the Southern League’s best record.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Lookouts on Sunday.
written by Erik Bremer
James Ray Dunlap
May 17, 2026
James Ray Dunlap, of Cantonment, FL, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 30, 1942, in Milton, FL to Otha James and Dollie Mae Dunlap. Ray attended Milton High School, class of 1960. His early career started as a local radio DJ and he later went to work at Air Products. However, he was more widely known as an exceptional and leading salesman (mostly appliances) for Sears for many years. Following this, he went on to work with Washington Mutual/Citi Financial, valet parking with West Florida Hospital and even returned to sales with Barrows Furniture before officially retiring. He also returned to the airwaves hosting the Sunday morning radio program from Olive Baptist Church.
Ray was known for his caring nature, his voice on air as a disc jockey, and his relentless sense of humor. Ray loved all things outdoors including various forms of fishing, bird watching, yardwork/gardening or just riding his golf cart. But most of all, he loved spending time with family.
Ray is survived by his sister Charlotte Brainard (Phil), sons David (Vicki), Jay (Dannielle), and Kevin (Mandy), grandchildren Katharine, Amber, Emily, TJ, Olivia, and Chase, and great grandson Kayce. He was preceded in death by his parents Otha and Dollie Dunlap and sister Betty Harrington.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Gonzalez Methodist Church. The family will receive visitors from 4-5pm followed by the celebration service. Arrangements will be made through Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home.
‘Fortitude And Resilience’: Escambia Westgate Class Of 2026 Celebrates Graduation
May 16, 2026
The Escambia Westgate School Class of 2026 graduated on Friday.
“These students have demonstrated going forward each and every day with fortitude,” Escambia County Public School Superintendent Keith Leonard said. “We are very, very proud of each and every one of you. We know the obstacles that you have overcome.”
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“High school graduation is a major achievement, and these students have overcome many obstacles to get to this point,” Escambia Westgate Principal Cathy Rudd said. “Each student here needed courage and resilience to get to where they are today.”
The Escambia Westgate Class of 2026 graduates were:
- Jonecia Azarian Brown
- Coryeon W. Carter
- Jordan Lee Devries
- Thomas James Flintroy
- Alexzandria Marie Green
- Hugh Atticus McClean
- Michael Edward McElroy
- Aidan Michael Neal
- Darious Syncere Polingo
- Nahki Allen Stewart
Escambia Westgate School serves students from pre-K through high school with varying exceptionalities.
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One Person Transported; Two Dogs OK After Highway 29 Crash
May 16, 2026
One person was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon on Highway 29.
The crash occurred at the entrance to a Dollar General at 3005 Highway 29, south of West Roberts Road.
An adult female was transported by Escambia County EMS. Two dogs that were in one of the vehicles were not injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Tate High School Class of 2026 Celebrates Annual Senior Drive
May 16, 2026
The Tate High School Class of 2026 held its Senior Drive from the now former Winn Dixie parking lot on Highway 29 to the school.
The annual tradition has occurred on the last day of school for years. The seniors drive to campus for Senior Breakfast and to pick up their caps and gowns.
The Tate High School Class of 2026 will graduate on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center.
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Sunny, Dry And Warm For The Weekend
May 16, 2026
High pressure dominates the region this weekend, bringing plenty of sunshine and warming temperatures to the area. A light breeze will shift from the east to the south, keeping daytime highs in the mid-80s through Sunday. However, the calm and clear conditions will begin to give way by early next week as moisture returns from the Gulf, introducing a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms by Tuesday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Chiefs Shut Out Chieftains: Northview Dominates Chickasaw 38-0 In Spring Game
May 16, 2026
The Northview Chiefs beat the Chickasaw Chieftains 38-0 on Friday night in a spring game at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt.
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The Northview Chiefs will open the fall season at home against the Marianna Bulldogs.
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Aggies Hold Off Marlins: Tate Claims 28-23 Spring Victory At Panama City Beach
May 16, 2026
The Tate Aggies beat the Arnold Marlins 28-23 in spring football on Friday night at Panama City Beach.
The Aggies were ahead 21-10 at the half and held on for the win.
The fall season begins on August 21 as the Aggies host the Marianna Bulldogs in Pete Gindl Stadium.
Northview Chiefs Power Up For Spring Football Friday At QB Club Breakfast
May 16, 2026
The Northview Chiefs powered up for a spring football Friday with a team breakfast.
The Northview Quarterback Club provided the breakfast at Travis Nelson Park in Bratt, near the school.
Related: Chiefs Shut Out Chieftains: Northview Dominates Chickasaw 38-0 In Spring Game
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