Wahoos Powered Down by Clingstones in 4-1 Defeat
September 4, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos waited out a lengthy stadium power outage on Thursday night, but couldn’t charge up enough offense in a 4-1 loss to the Columbus Clingstones.
The loss, Pensacola’s fourth in a row after a torrid 19-3 stretch, drops their division lead over the Clingstones to 4.5 games with 9 to play in the regular season. Their magic number to clinch the second half South Division title remains at 5.
Blue Wahoos ace Eliazar Dishmey breezed through a 1-2-3 first inning, but proceedings screeched to a halt in the top of the second when an area power outage impacted the lights and scoreboard at Synovus Park. The game wouldn’t start back up for another 90 minutes, preventing Dishmey from picking up the game upon its resumption.
The Clingstones struck for a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning against reliever Jaydenn Estanista (L, 2-1), taking a 1-0 lead on a wild pitch and bringing home another on a Luke Waddell sacrifice fly. Though Payton Green answered for the Blue Wahoos with a solo homer in the third against Shay Schanaman (W, 5-7), the Clingstones would tack on additional runs with a fifth-inning RBI single from Eric Hartman and sixth-inning solo homer from Dixon Williams.
The Blue Wahoos got at least one runner on base in all nine innings, but hit into three double plays and went 0-for-3 with men in scoring position. Tyler LaPorte closed out the game for the Clingstones with a scoreless ninth.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Clingstones on Friday.
written by Erik Bremer
Cantonment Man Sentenced To State Prison Following $100K Stolen Property Investigation
September 3, 2026
A Cantonment man arrested last year after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recovered more than $100,000 in stolen property has been sentenced to state prison.
Colby Chase Myrick entered a plea of no contest and was adjudicated guilty by Circuit Judge John L. Miller, on charges of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted Florida felon, dealing in stolen property, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, and resisting an officer without violence.
Judge Miller sentenced Myrick to 24 months in state prison on the three felony counts, with the terms set to run concurrently. On the misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest without violence, Myrick received a concurrent sentence of 11 months and 30 days in the county jail. He was credited with 147 days of time already served, and his driver’s license was suspended for six months on the drug possession charge.
The charges stemmed from an October 2025 operation in which Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the SWAT team executed a search warrant at a Cantonment residence. The warrant was part of an investigation into multiple burglaries, grand thefts, and dealing in stolen property, including stolen motorcycles. In total, authorities recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen items, including motorcycles and lawn equipment.
According to an arrest report, when tactical units arrived to serve the warrant, Myrick ignored verbal commands to stop and ran into a backyard storage shed where he was residing. He secured the door from the inside using a chain. Deputies forced entry and took Myrick into custody after he continued to resist orders.
During a search of the shed, deputies uncovered a Marlin .22-caliber rifle and 17 rounds of ammunition hidden beneath the bed where Myrick slept. Due to prior felony convictions dating back to 2008, he was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Deputies also located a 2005 Honda motorcycle reported stolen out of Santa Rosa County near the shed.
Escambia Residents Sentenced To Federal Prison For Fentanyl Distribution
September 3, 2026
Two Escambia County residents have been sentenced to federal prison on fentanyl charges.
Adrian Dion Pettaway Jr., 25, was sentenced to 28 months in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl, and Gindy Nicole Lacey, 49, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine, tramadol, and fentanyl.
Court records in the separately indicted cases reflect that in November 2024, Lacey sold tramadol pills and methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement officer. In December 2024, Lacey sold 1,000 pills containing fentanyl during an undercover operation. Further investigation revealed that Pettaway had supplied Lacey with the fentanyl pills sold during the undercover operation. Lacey was previously convicted of armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence.
The cases involved a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
High Rain Chances Heading Into The Weekend
September 3, 2026
There is a slight chance of Thursday rain,, but rain chances will increase into Friday and the weekend.
Daily shower and thunderstorm chances increase especially on Friday, with scattered to numerous showers and storms continuing into early next week. A few storms could become strong with locally strong wind gusts and isolated flooding from intense rainfall rates the primary concerns.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Labor Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Registration Deadline Near For Tate Aggies Softball 11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
September 3, 2026
The Tate Aggies softball program will host its 11th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Santa Rosa Shooting Center in Pace, and the registration deadline is fast approaching.
Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by a safety briefing at 8:30 a.m. Shooting begins at 9:00 a.m.
Both breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with door prizes. Awards will be presented for top team, top shooter, top female shooter, and worst shooter.
Entry and sponsorship packages include:
- Showbird ($500): Four shooters.
- 410 Gauge ($800): Four shooters, station sign, and eight raffle tickets.
- 20 Gauge ($1,200): Four shooters, station sign, and 12 raffle tickets.
- 12 Gauge ($1,600): Four shooters, station sign, and 16 raffle tickets.
The deadline to register is Saturday, September 5, 2026. Click here to register online.
The Santa Rosa Shooting Center is located at 6950 Quintette Road in Pace. For questions or additional information, contact Bryan Walker at (850) 712-3159 or email tatesoftballboosters@gmail.com.
Pictured: Scenes from the 2025 Tate Softball Sporting Clay Shoot. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECUA Reports 3,600 Gallon Sewage Spill On East Kingsfield Road
September 3, 2026
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The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) reported a sanitary sewer overflow on Wednesday on East Kingsfield Road.
The 3,600 gallon spill occurred after a contractor bored through force main at 1425 East Kingsfield Road, according to ECUA, with 3,500 gallons recovered.
The spill occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
After crews recovered the remains of the spill, they cleaned and sprayed the area with biocide, according to ECUA.
Catherine Stewart Whitehead
September 3, 2026
Catherine Stewart Whitehead, 77, of Molino, went home to the Lord on August 28, 2026, surrounded by her children and her sister.
Catherine was born and raised in Molino, and she spent her whole life taking care of people. She drove a school bus. She owned and ran a day care. She was a foster mother to at least fifty children, and she never stopped counting them as hers. The taking care started early. Her home was never quiet and never empty, and that was exactly how she wanted it.
She was a generous person and she gave without asking for credit or thanks. That was who she was. If you were hers, she fought for you.
Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, Augusta Stewart and Earnestine Stewart Dykes; her paternal grandparents, Elvis and Eliza Jane Stewart; her maternal grandparents, Frank and Mary Ard; her husband, Jimmy Ray Whitehead; her son-in-law, Donnie Kent; two sisters, Carol Stewart and Sandy Madden; and three brothers, Carl Stewart, Tim Jordan (Donald Ray), and Tom Bunn (Thomas Earl).
She is survived by her children, James Whitehead and his wife Belinda McLamb, and Sandra Whitehead and her husband Robert Richardson; her grandchildren, Catherine Kent and her husband Ethan Masters, and Harrison Kent and his wife Kerry; her brother, Joey (Denise) Jordan; and six sisters, Jerlain (David) Folk of Ehrhardt, South Carolina; Rosie (Glen) Johnson of Georgia; Ann (Tracey) Ford of Cantonment, Florida; and Alice Smith, Betty “Kay” Smith, and Linda (Greg) Bauer, all of Pensacola, Florida. She is also survived by the many foster children she raised, who knew her as Mom.
Catherine will be cremated, and a celebration of her life will be held on October 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Joshua McLamb officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Children’s Home Society in her memory.
UWF Named FCS National Team Of The Week, Breaks Into National Rankings
September 3, 2026
Last Thursday’s 34-31 win over No. 16 Southern Illinois has helped UWF Football receive the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week as well as secure a spot in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll.
On Monday, the Argos were named the National Team of the Week after they won their first game of the FCS era in front of a home crowd of over 6,000. Starting quarterback Ty’Ray Davis threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another in his first collegiate start. Bryon Puryear, who was named the United Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week had seven tackles with three tackles for loss and a sack in the win.
In addition to the team of the week award, the Argos also broke into the Top 25 national rankings at the No. 25 spot. UWF also began receiving votes in the AFCA Coaches Poll.
UWF will open UAC play at Central Arkansas on Saturday with a 6 p.m. kickoff.
Photo Elijah Nall/UWF for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Katherine Pritchett Buhl
September 3, 2026
Katherine Pritchett Buhl of Cantonment, FL passed away August 16, 2026 at the age of 63.
Kathy was the baby girl of 6 children born to J.D. & Louise Pritchett on March 1, 1963.
Kathy enjoyed flower gardening, yard sales, fishing and visiting Wind Creek Casino.
Kathy was often called “Road Runner” by her sister.
Preceding her in death is her husband Richard Vohn Buhl, her parents J.D. & Louise Pritchett. Brother Chester Pritchett, sister Sue Pritchett Lambeth, and nephew Dale Gill.
She is survived by her daughter, Latasha Thompson, sister Paatricia Pritchett Thomsas, brother James Pritchett, brother Ronnie Pritchett (Yvette).
Kathy’s request was to be cremated. She did not want any memorial or services.
Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade; but the memories last forever. We will miss & love you always Sis – Rest in Peace.
Vicki Lambert
September 3, 2026
Vicki Lambert was born on September 29, 1961, in Panama City and passed away on August 31, 2026, in Cantonment.
She lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the many people whose lives she touched with her gentle spirit. Vicki was a woman who found joy in serving others, and she carried herself with a warmth that made others feel welcomed, comforted, and cared for. Her life reflected the Christian values she held dear, and she sought to show love through her actions, her words, and her steadfast presence.
Vicki worked as a self-employed cosmetologist, and she took pride in helping others feel their best. Through her work, she not only shared her skill and talent, but also offered kindness, encouragement, and a listening ear. She understood the importance of making others feel seen and valued, and she used her gift to bring beauty and confidence into the lives of many. Her clients and friends alike will remember her for the compassion she showed and the genuine care she extended so freely.
Her greatest joy was her family, whom she loved deeply and faithfully. She is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Johns; her father, Joe Johns; her father-in-law, Roderick Lambert; and her mother-in-law, Jeanne Lambert. Their memory remained close to her heart throughout her life. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, George Lambert. Together they created a home filled with devotion and cherished memories.
She is also survived by her son, Hunter Lambert, and his wife Amanda; her daughter, Jennaree Purdie and her husband Brandon; her granddaughters, Lillie Lambert and Juliette Purdie; her sisters, Frankie Johns and Joleen Perkins and her husband Chris; and her stepfather, Jerry Chestnut. Each of them held a special place in her heart, and she treasured the time they shared together. Vicki especially loved spending time with her granddaughters, who brought great joy and light into her life. Her face would brighten at the mention of them, and she delighted in every moment she was able to share with them.
Vicki enjoyed the simple blessings of life and found peace in the beauty of God’s creation. She loved helping others, tending to her garden, going to the mountains, and watching the hummingbirds on the porch. These quiet pleasures reflected her gentle nature and her appreciation for the world around her. She found comfort in peaceful moments and in the beauty of everyday life, and she often embraced those moments with gratitude and grace.
Her Christian faith was the foundation of her life. She believed in the goodness of God, the power of prayer, and the promise of eternal life. In both joyful and difficult seasons, she leaned on her faith and remained steadfast in her trust in the Lord. Those who knew Vicki will remember her as someone who lived with a servant’s heart, a tender spirit, and a deep love for her family and her Savior.
Though her earthly journey has come to an end, the legacy Vicki Lambert leaves behind is one of love, kindness, and faith. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for the way she cared for others, the grace with which she lived, and the Christian witness she carried throughout her life. Her family and friends take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in the presence of the Lord she served so faithfully.