Man Wanted For Daycare A/C Theft, $30K Business Metal Theft
June 30, 2026
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the public to help locate a local man wanted on a string of felony charges, including the targeted burglary of a local childcare facility.
Authorities have issued active warrants for 48-year-old Joshua Michael McCay. According to investigators, McCay is the primary suspect in the theft of two air conditioning units from a daycare center located on Mobile Highway.
In addition to the daycare burglary, detectives have linked McCay to a theft at a commercial business on Brigadier Street. Investigators allege that McCay stole and subsequently scrapped approximately $30,000 worth of metal handrails from the property.
McCay is wanted for burglary, larceny, grand theft, and dealing or trafficking in stolen property, fraud, trespassing with the intent to commit an offense, criminal mischief causing property damage, and possession of burglary tools with the intent to use.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Duane Pierce Brewton, Jr.
June 30, 2026
, 109, born February 5, 1917, in Pensacola, Florida, where he lived his entire life. He and his wife, Dolores were charter members of Brownsville Assembly of God. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Duane retired from NAS in 1973. He was an avid fisherman.
Duane was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores; son, Perry; daughter-in-law, Faye; and sons-in-law, Lee and Riley.
Duane is survived by daughters, Carolyn, Phyllis and Priscilla; several grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Brownsville Assembly of God Church at 3100 West DeSoto Street in Pensacola. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the church will burial to follow at Bayview Memorial Park at 3351 Scenic Highway in Pensacola.
A special thanks goes to Sodalis Cantonment Assisted Living and Vitas Hospice Staff.
Grady Rebecca ‘Becky’ Hassebrock
June 30, 2026
Mrs. Grady Rebecca “Becky” Hassebrock, age 80 of Molino Florida, passed away on June 23, 2026. Becky was a native of Waynesboro, Mississippi but lived most of her life in Molino. Becky was a beloved mother, grandmother (maw-maw) and great grandmother. She loved to travel back to her hometown for family gatherings and spending time with her siblings and parents. She also loved being outdoors and working in her yard. Above all she loved being around her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Becky was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years in 1995, Albert Eugene “Gene” Hassebrock, her parents Grady and Euna Lois Malone, brother Justin Malone and sister-in-law Patricia Malone.
Becky is survived by her daughter Connie (Tommy) Mayhair, son Terry Hassebrock, 5 grandchildren, Phillip Mayhair, Gene Hassebrock, Cole Hassebrock, Katelyn Hassebrock and Valerie Hassebrock and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 30, 2026, from noon until 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment Florida. Services will be at 1 p.m. followed by a procession to Highland Baptist Church in Molino for graveside services.
Pallbearers will be John Hassebrock, Caleb Hassebrock, Micheal Taylor, Judson Taylor, Garrett Malone and Hunter Poston. Honorary pallbearers are Bennie Hassebrock and Noah McCann.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Molino West Of Highway 29
June 29, 2026
Escambia County’s Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions in Molino west of Highway 29.
Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the evening as weather conditions allow. The timing helps target mosquitoes when they are active while reducing impacts on other insects.
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To request mosquito control service, call (850) 937-2198 or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
West Bogia Road Collapse Repairs Are Complete (Well, Almost)
June 29, 2026
West Bogia Road repairs are now complete — except for striping.
Crews paved the roadway last Thursday and Friday, and they will soon return for the striping.
On May 31, an estimated six inches of rain fell in a three-hour window near McDavid. While Highway 29 at West Bogia Road was under several feet of water, the roadway completely washed away and collapsed at a culvert intersection.
For more photos of the damage and initial repair work, click here.
The Florida Department of Transportation quickly stepped in to handle the emergency repairs to the county road, replacing the failed 78-inch culvert pipe and rebuilding the crossing with solid concrete headwalls and new base materials.
By mid-June, the road was reopened after most of the repairs were made, but the road could not be paved right way due to daily rainfall.
The emergency repair was made at an estimated cost of $150,000.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Athletic Director Obreonne Parker Wins Prestigious State Sportsmanship Award
June 29, 2026
Northview High School Athletic Director Obreonne Parker has been honored with the prestigious Chris Hixon Exemplary Sportsmanship Award from the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (FIAAA).
Parker is one of only four athletic administrators selected for the honor across the entire state of Florida for 2026, representing FHSAA Section 1.
Presented in conjunction with the goals and missions of the NIAAA, FIAAA, FHSAA, and FACA, the annual award recognizes athletic leaders who have distinguished themselves by promoting and exemplifying the true “Spirit of Sportsmanship” within their schools and communities. One administrator is chosen from each of the state’s four FHSAA sections.
Parker has served as the athletic director for the Northview Chiefs since 2017. 1 Her career at the school spans over two decades. She was also named the Northview High School Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025.
Sunny And Hot, About 96 Today; Chance Of Rain Returns Tuesday
June 29, 2026
Summertime heat continues through this week with heat indices as high as 103 to 107 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast Tuesday through late week. A strong to severe thunderstorm or two can`t be ruled out each afternoon.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Looking Back: The Local Photos And Stories From The Past Week
June 29, 2026
(We are trying a new weekly feature on NorthEscambia.com with a look back at photos and stories from the past week. Tell us what you think in the comments. Would you like to see this continue? How can we improve it?)
This photo gallery highlights some of the most interesting and meaningful images and stories as we look back at the past week in North Escambia.
The highly anticipated ribbon cutting was held for the new Costco on Nine Mile Road on Thursday morning. Hundreds waited in line on day one, while thousands more streamed into the store over the next few days. (Story | Gallery) NorthEscambia.com photo.
Army veteran Duane Brewton of Cantonment passed away at the age of 109. At the time, he was recognized as one of America’s oldest living World War II veterans. He is seen here at his 109th birthday party earlier this year. (Story | Gallery) NorthEscambia.com photo.
A vehicle crashed into the Dollar General on Highway 29 at Neal Road in Cantonment. There were no serious injuries, but it left a hole in the front wall of the retailer. (Story) Photo for NorthEscambia.com.
Readers got a first look at the aftermath of a rising Brushy Creek that destroyed a temporary road to a temporary bridge at a $5.03 million construction site for a new, permanent bridge near Walnut Hill. (Story | Photo gallery) NorthEscambia.com photo.
By early in the week, all Escambia County bridges that had been closed by flooding had reopened. (Story) Photo for NorthEscambia.com
As its lawsuit against the Town of Century continues, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent an inspection team to inspect out the town’s wastewater treatment plant and an out-of-service water well. (Story | Gallery) NorthEscambia.com photos.
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos started the second half with a close 4-3 win on the road at the Chattanooga Lookouts. (Story) Photo for NorthEscambia.com.
It was a tough week for local first responders, like these Escambia County Fire Rescue firefighters at a Nine Mile Publix. First responders across the area gave up donuts during the Donut Strike for Manna to fight hunger. Photo for NorthEscambia.com.
Century Correctional Inmate Serving Time For Homicide Assaulted Staff Member, FDC Says
June 29, 2026
A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted a correctional officer, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Inmate Jimmy Hernandez-Pantoja assaulted a correctional officer by spraying them with an unknown liquid, FDC said.
Hernandez-Pantoja is serving a 20 year sentence for a 2022 Manatee County culpable negligence manslaughter. He is currently set for release in February 2037.
Florida Gas Prices Declined 20 Cents Last Week On Average, AAA Says
June 29, 2026
Escambia County gas prices were up a few cents, on average, during the past week, according to AAA.
Sunday’s average wsa $3.45 for a gallon up regular unleaded, up 4 cents over the past week, but down 52 cents from the month ago price of $3.97. The Pensacola metro had the lowest metro average price in the state.
Sunday in Escambia County, the low price was $3.07 at the warehouse clubs, but $3.28 at the next cheapest stations. In North Escambia, the low price was $3.39 at stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment.