Northview Wins: Womack Homers In Softball; Portwood Hits Two Homers In Baseball
March 13, 2026
SOFTBALL
Northview 3, Niceville 1
The Rural Division state runner-up Northview Chiefs beat the 5A state runner-up Niceville Eagles 3-1 Thursday night in Niceville.
Northview’s Peyton Womack put the Chiefs on the board first with a solo home run to center field. Womack and Avery Stuckey each added two hits. Stuckey had two RBIs, while Womack had one.
Mikayla McAnally went the distance in the circle, surrendering four hits and one run in a seven-inning complete game, walking one and striking out five.
The Northview Lady Chiefs will return to action after spring break, hosting Baker on March 24.
BASEBALL
Northview 4, T.R. Miller 1
Jase Portwood hit two home runs to drive in three as the Northview Chiefs beat the T.R. Miller Tigers 4-1 Thursday night. Northview’s other run came on a wild pitch in the fourth.
On the mound, Jackson Bridges earned the win for the Chiefs, giving up one hit and one unearned run in five innings, walking four and striking out seven. Bryant Mason pitched two innings, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out two.
The Chiefs will look for another win Friday at 6 p.m. as they host L.E.A.D. Academy.
Two Injured In School Zone Wreck At Molino Park Elementary
March 12, 2026
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on crash Thursday morning in the school zone at Molino Park Elementary School on Highway 97.
The crash occurred just after 7 a.m. near the car rider line entrance.
The Molino Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.com. Photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Over 500 Student Athletes Compete In 18th Annual Special Olympics At Tate High
March 12, 2026
The 18th annual Escambia County Special Olympics Spring Games were held at Tate High School on Wednesday with schools from across the county taking part.
The day included the Special Olympics Torch Relay around Carl Madison Field in Pete Gindl Stadium, along with numerous Olympic events.
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There were 578 Tate High students who volunteered as “buddies”, paired with 534 student athletes.
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Local Hero’s Homecoming: Cantonment Veteran Injured In Operation Epic Fury To Be Honored On Saturday
March 12, 2026
A Cantonment veteran injured during Operation Epic Fury will be welcomed home Saturday evening at the University of West Florida.
Medically retired former serviceman Hunter Girdner joined a contract crew with four other men, answering the call once again alongside the U.S. Army in Operation Epic Fury.
During this deployment, his team was located in a targeted area and was attacked. While relocating, the Cantonment veteran noticed one of his squad members was left behind. While running back to rescue his teammate, he was hit by shrapnel and critically wounded.
He underwent several operations to include removal of a kidney, spleen repair, and more at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
“He is heading back home now and I am asking for YOU to spread the word and come line the streets, fill the room and simply share a prayer as we welcome him back to Northwest Florida,” Rep. Michelle Salzman said.
Salzman will join Lt. Governor Collins, Sen. Don Gaetz, Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, and others will be there to welcome him home along with prayer from U.S. Marine Corps League Chaplain Tim Chandler.
The welcome home event will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday in the UWF Conference Center (Building 22).
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High Near 63 Today, Low Tonight Around 40
March 12, 2026
With the breezy conditions today and a clear, cool night ahead, the North Escambia area is looking at a beautiful stretch of spring-like weather. Expect plenty of sunshine through Saturday with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s by the weekend. Keep an eye on Sunday night into Monday morning, as a cold front brings our next chance of showers and thunderstorms before a cooler, sunny start to next week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Registered Escambia Sex Offender Now Facing Federal Child Porn Charges
March 12, 2026
A registered sex offender from Escambia County is now facing federal child ponorgraphy charges.
Donschee Ricky Montrell Foster, 33, was indicted a federal grand jury charging him with one count of possession of obscene material, one count of possession of child pornography, and one count of being a registered sex offender while committing child exploitation crimes.
Jury trial is scheduled for April 6 at the federal courthouse in Pensacola.
If convicted, Foster faces a mandatory minimum 20 years’ imprisonment. Foster remains in the custody of the United States Marshals Service in the Santa Rosa County Jail pending trial.
This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Pensacola Police Department.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice and led by the U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Divisions Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), it marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.
No Injuries In Wednesday Night Highway 196 SUV Rollover
March 12, 2026
There were no injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash Wednesday night on Highway 196.
The crash occurred just before 8:20 p.m. in the 3600 block of Highway 196 near Schifko Road, about 2.5 miles west of Highway 29. The vehicle came to rest on its side on the highway.
The adult female driver of a Toyota SUV refused transport by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristu Barbour, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Quintette Road Bridge Crash
March 12, 2026
There were no serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on the Quintette Road Bridge over the Escambia River on Wednesday afternoon.
A Chevrolet Malibu and Nissan Versa collided on the bridge, but both drivers escaped serious injury.
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released the cause of the crash.
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All Star High School Basketball Game Is Tonight; Here’s Who Made The Teams
March 12, 2026
The Pensacola Sports High School All-Star Series basketball games will be held at Hartsell Arena at Pensacola State College on March 12, 2026, as the East takes on the West in these annual matchups.
The girls game tips off at 5 p.m., followed by the boys at 7 p.m.
The Pensacola Sports High School All-Star Series is a series of games between East and West high school seniors who are athletes from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Fans are encouraged to come out and support the area’s top senior athletes.
WEST BOYS ROSTER
Brody Michael Dykes — Washington
Michael Bailey — Gulf Breeze
Sam Quebedeaux — Catholic
Darnell Thomas — Catholic
Bryson Orso — Northview
Marcus Cooper — Tate
Kade Calderon — Tate
Kaden Craig — Tate
Keon Whaley — Tate
Brody Neal — Pace
Evan Scott — Pace
Isaiah Lewis — Pine Forest
Rupert Sproles — Pensacola
Jamarcus Fountain — Pensacola
EAST BOYS ROSTER
Xavier Crawford — Rocky Bayou
Michael Collins — Choctaw
Camry Johnson — Choctaw
Jayden Johnson — Navarre
Aaden Jackson — Navarre
Dylan Daopoulos — Destin
Jaiden May — Destin
Cole Hardin — Baker
Terrance Clausell — Baker
Rodric Straks — Ft. Walton Beach
XY Childers — Ft. Walton Beach
AJ Chilton — Niceville
Zay Gordon — Niceville
Mateo Robinson — Milton
Sergio Robinson — Milton
WEST GIRLS ROSTER
Arriyonnia Smith — Escambia
Ka’myiah Sims — Escambia
Chloee Roberson — Escambia
Jenecia Swindell — Catholic
Riley Walsh — Catholic
Krystiana Chatman — Catholic
Jatina Brown — Pensacola
Jada Richardson — Pensacola
Za’kiyah Shaw-Reese — Pine Forest
Amoni Lewis — Pine Forest
Kahari Davis — Tate
Taylor Malone — Tate
Saphirra Barnett — Tate
Lila Jacobs — Gulf Breeze
Madison Loftin — Gulf Breeze
Chamiah Francis — Washington
Amauri Hall — Washington
Chi’miya Bivins Goldsmith — Washington
EAST GIRLS ROSTER
Aiyana Dixon — Laurel Hill
Ariana Henry — Laurel Hill
Arlana Williams — Laurel Hill
Sarai Alma Novoa Romero — Rocky Bayou
Ka’Myluh Jones — Ft. Walton Beach
Chloe Burgos — Ft. Walton Beach
Lily Mathews — Milton
Jayda Hollis — Milton
Makayla Brammer — Navarre
Maleeya Brammer — Navarre
Breanna Shaw — Navarre
Gabrielle Johnson — Navarre
Sophia Harold — LEAD Academy
Olivia Ikier — Pace
Emma Sutton — Pace
Connors Strikes Out 12 As The Tate Aggies Shut Out Pine Forest
March 12, 2026
Tate 10, Pine Forest 0
The Tate Aggies shut out the Pine Forest Eagles 10-0 on Wednesday at Tate.
Pitcher Nathan Connors earned the win, giving up no hits and no runs in four innings, striking out 12 and walking three. Aiden Bramblett pitched one hitless, scoreless inning, striking out two.
Evan Taylor and Cal Foxworth each had two hits for the Aggies. Foxworth and Brody White each had two RBIs for the Aggies.
Up next, the Tate Aggies (9-4) will host the Milton Panthers (4-8) at 7 p.m. Thursday.
A JV game scheduled for Wednesday was canceled.