Escambia Sex Offender Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison
August 10, 2026
An Escambia County sex offender has been sentenced to federal prison.
Jordan T. Quinones, 30, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for one count of possession of obscene materials involving minors.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducted routine checks on Quinones as a registered sex offender in late 2025. When suspicious materials were associated with Quinones, law enforcement followed up with an interview of Quinones, which led to obtaining a search warrant of his cellphone. Law enforcement located images that depicted obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children. Quinones was maintaining them in an online Google Photos account. The images were cartoon or computer generated files, which depicted sexual abuse, sadomasochistic abuse, and bestiality involving minors.
Quinones was sentenced to a term of three years of supervised release after his imprisonment.
The case was jointly investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations.
Scattered Monday Storms Give Way To Sunny, Warm Days
August 10, 2026
Isolated to scattered storms are expected through Tuesday. Heat indices around 100-107 degrees are expected through mid week, increasing late in the week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Here’s A List Of The Road Construction Delay Spots For This Week
August 10, 2026
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from east of U.S. 29 to east of Davis Highway (State Road (S.R.) 291) – Drivers on I-10 may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures, between mile markers 11 and 14, Sunday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations and roadway construction.
- S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) from east of Bauer Road (County Road (C.R.) 293) to Manchester Street – The week of Sunday, Aug. 9, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 292 from east of Bauer Road (C.R. 293) to Manchester Street, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for construction activities. Median devices are in place near Patton Drive and Mills Avenue. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph through the work zone.
- U.S. 90A (West Nine Mile Road) Resurfacing, from Perdido River Bridge to S.R. 99 (Beulah Road) - The week of Sunday, Aug. 9, drivers on U.S. 90A will encounter inside lane closures, between Western Way Drive and Tower Ridge Road, for construction activities.
- Business U.S. 98 (Garden Street) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the Interstate 110 (I-110) ramp – The week of Sunday, Aug. 9, drivers may encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and North Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction) as crews perform construction activities on the north side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through late 2026.
- Temporary side street closures north of Garden Street for stormwater drainage system reconstruction. This week, drivers may encounter a closure with detour at D Street. Signage will be in place to direct drivers through the work zone.
- On-street parking is closed on Garden Street, between A Street and L Street.
- I-110 Resurfacing from I-10 to U.S. 98 – Drivers on I-110 may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures, between I-10 and U.S. 98, Sunday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 13, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving operations and roadway construction.
- I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
- Intermittent lane closures on I-10 westbound near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Sunday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 13, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Sunday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 15, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
- Temporary reconfiguration of the I-10 westbound on-ramp, which will remain in place through mid-2026.
- I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – The week of Monday, Aug. 10, I-10 eastbound travel lanes will be shifted to the north, near the U.S. 29 (Exit 10) interchange. This temporary traffic configuration is anticipated to remain in place through late 2026. Drivers are reminded of the following ongoing traffic impacts:
- West Hope Drive at North Palafox Street remains closed temporarily for drainage construction. Traffic on North Palafox Street is being detoured via Tower Drive and Burgess Road. Signage is in place to direct drivers through the detour.
- I-10 is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction between U.S. 29 and I-110.
- I-10 travel lanes are shifted away from the median area of the roadway, near the U.S. 29 interchange.
- The U.S. 29 southbound access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp has been reduced.
- The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
Additionally, intermittent lane closures may occur on I-10, between mile markers 8 and 11, Sundays through Thursdays, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for construction activities.
- S.R. 97 (Atmore Highway) Resurfacing from U.S. 29 to the Alabama State Line – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Intermittent lane and shoulder closures are to be expected throughout the project limits on Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Lane closures are to be expected at S.R. 95 and S.R. 97 on Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Lake Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, Aug. 9, through Saturday, Aug. 15, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- U.S. 90 Resurfacing, from Escambia River Bridge to east of Woodbine Road (C.R. 197A) – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 90, from Escambia River Bridge to Woodbine Road, Sunday, Aug. 9 through Thursday, Aug. 13, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for paving operations. Additionally, the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph through the work zone.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
FHP: Driver Collides With Train At Escambia County Railroad Crossing
August 10, 2026
A 74-year-old Pensacola man sustained minor injuries after failing to stop at a railroad crossing and colliding with an oncoming train in Escambia County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred as the driver of a 2018 Honda CR-V was traveling westbound on Airport Boulevard, approaching the railroad crossing at Memory Lane.
According to state troopers, the railroad crossing arms were fully lowered and the crossing’s red lights were actively flashing. The approaching southbound train was also sounding its horn as it neared the intersection.
Troopers report that the driver failed to stop, traveling beneath the crossing arm and onto the tracks. The right side of the Honda CR-V then struck the passing train.
The driver was cited for careless driving.
Escambia County Gas Prices Drop A Few Cents As State Average Edges Up
August 10, 2026
Florida gas prices are up 4 cents after rising and then falling last week. The state average rose abruptly by 14 cents early in the week, then declined by 10 cents by the weekend.
Sunday’s state average of $3.88 per gallon was 4 cents more than last week, 7 cents more than a month ago, and 81 cents more than last year.
The average on Sunday in Escambia County was $3.63, down from $3.78 one week ago but up from $3.28 a month ago.
The low price Sunday night in North Escambia was $3.45 at stations on Highway 29 and Muscogee Road in Cantonment. In Pensacola, drivers could find $3.36 per gallon at the warehouse clubs and $3.39 at several Nine Mile Road stations.
File photo.
Biscuits Burn Blue Wahoos 19-9
August 10, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos dropped the series finale to the Montgomery Biscuits by a final score of 19-9 on Sunday evening.
After three straight wins, the visiting Biscuits (55-53, 20-19) got one back behind a 19-hit effort, the highest number of hits Pensacola has allowed this year, and a poor defensive showing from the home side. Hand-in-hand, 19 runs marks the highest amount of runs relented this season.
The Blue Wahoos (59-49, 23-16) still sit atop the Southern League second half standings and maintain the 7-5 edge in second half play against Montgomery. The two clubs will meet once more this season, this time in Montgomery from August 25-30.
Pensacola got the early edge with an Ian Lewis Jr. sacrifice fly in the first, but things turned south in the third inning. Montgomery’s Brock Jones scored on a throwing error, and Mac Horvath came home on a Caden Bodine RBI single to take the lead. The Biscuits extended the lead with an RBI double from Kenny Piper, 3-1.
Three more runs came for the visiting side in the fourth at the expense of starter Joey Volini (L, 0-2), who exited immediately afterward with eight hits relented while striking out five. Lewis chipped into the deficit once again with a sac fly to score Cristian Hernandez in the fifth, bringing the Biscuits’ lead down to 6-2.
Six hits allowed and three costly wild pitches from the reliever duo of Livan Reinoso and Christian Macleod saw seven runs come across for the Biscuits in the seventh. Comeback hopes essentially vanished as Montgomery added another pair of runs in the next frame credited to a two-run double from Bodine.
A deep RBI double into center field from Ethan O’Donnell in the bottom of the eighth punched in another run for Pensacola before the Blue Wahoos offense exploded for six runs in the bottom of the ninth. Beshears, Dylan Jasso, and Nestor Rios drove in two runs a piece in a valiant effort to cut into the lead, yet the Blue Wahoos eventually fell 19-9.
Pensacola scored their nine runs on 10 hits and drew seven walks. Seven different Blue Wahoos managed a knock, with Hernandez, Jasso, and Rios finishing with two hits each. Rios’ initial hit in the second inning was his first hit at the Double-A level. While Volini was saddled with the loss, his Montgomery counterpart Santiago Suarez (W, 7-3) took the win after five innings of work.
The Blue Wahoos take Monday off before traveling west for a series with the Biloxi Shuckers, starting on Tuesday, August 11.
written by Maddy Branning
JoAnn Nicholson Skipper
August 10, 2026
JoAnn Nicholson Skipper, 86, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 5, 2026. She was born in Enterprise, AL, on September 17, 1939, to Mansol E. Stanford and Pauline Stuckey Stanford.
She was a retired Classification Supervisor at Fountain Prison.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Robert I. Skipper; her brother, Leo Stanford; a grandchild, Kristin Robinson and a great-grandchild, Tatum McGhee.
She is survived by her children, Kimberly Davis of Montgomery, AL., John (Stephanie) Skipper of Atmore, AL., and Robert Matthew Skipper of Richmond, VA; her brothers, Larry Stanford and Greg Stanford. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Brett, Whitney, Ashley Aurelia, and Katie; along with 2 great-grandchildren, Rileigh and Ryder.
Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. at Green Acres Cemetery in Brewton, AL, with Bro. Greg Stanford officiating. Interment will follow at Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Century Man Arrested For Domestic Battery Incident
August 9, 2026
A Century man was arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office recently for an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred in April.
Daryl Lamar Brown, 58, faces a felony charge of aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability.
According to the arrest report, the incident began on April 30, while Brown and a woman with whom he lived were returning from the casino in Atmore.. An argument escalated near the intersection of Champion Road and Highway 31 north of Flomaton, where Brown allegedly struck the woman multiple times in the face as he continued driving into Escambia County, Florida.
Law enforcement reported that when the vehicle stopped at a four-way stop at West Highway 4 and Highway 99 in Bratt, the woman attempted to escape but fell to the ground because her eyes were swollen shut. Brown reportedly forced her back into the vehicle and drove to his residence on West Highway 4 in Century.
Once at the home, the victim managed to drive the vehicle to a relative’s house in Jay where she called for an ambulance. Deputies later met the woman at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, noting she had suffered severe facial bruising, swollen eyes, and loose teeth.
Brown remained in the Escambia County Jail on Sunday morning.
Northview Seniors Celebrate Senior Sunrise
August 9, 2026
Members of the Northview High School Class of 2027 celebrated “Senior Sunrise” on Saturday morning to mark the beginning of the upcoming school year. School starts on Wednesday, August 12. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
There’s Still Time To Enjoy Tax-Free Shopping Before School Starts
August 9, 2026
School starts Wednesday in Escambia County, and there’s time to take advantage of Florida’s back to school sales tax holiday.
Through August 20, consumers in Florida can purchase qualifying back to school supplies exempt from tax.
Sales Tax Holiday Included Items
During the Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, which takes place annually from July 20 through August 20, the following items are exempt from Florida sales tax if they meet the specified price limits and other conditions:
Clothing, footwear, and accessories having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including:
- Shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, shorts, and other apparel
- Shoes, boots, sandals, and other footwear
- Accessories such as belts, hats, gloves, and scarves
Wallets and bags* having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including:
- Backpacks
- Diaper bags
- Fanny packs
- Handbags
*Briefcases, suitcases, and other garment bags are excluded.
School supplies having a sales price of $50 or less per item, including:
- Binders
- Cellophane tape
- Compasses
- Composition books
- Computer disks
- Construction paper
- Crayons
- Erasers
- Folders
- Glue or paste
- Legal pads
- Lunch boxes
- Markers
- Notebooks
- Notebook filler paper
- Pencils
- Pens
- Poster board
- Poster paper
- Protractors
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Staplers and staples used to secure paper products
Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles having a sales price of $30 or less:
- Flashcards or other learning cards
- Interactive or electronic books and toys intended to teach reading or math skills
- Matching or other memory games
- Puzzle books and search-and-find books
- Stacking or nesting blocks or sets
Personal computers or personal computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use having a sales price of $1,500 or less
- Personal computers* include:
- Calculators
- Desktops
- Electronic book readers
- Handhelds
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Tower computers
*The term does not include cellular telephones, video game consoles, digital media receivers, or devices that are not primarily designed to process data.
Personal computer-related accessories*+ include:
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Modems
- Monitors
- Nonrecreational software
- Other peripheral devices
- Personal digital assistants
- Routers
*The listed accessories are tax-exempt regardless of whether they are used in association with a personal computer base unit.
+ The term does not include furniture or systems, devices, software, monitors with a television tuner, or peripherals that are designed or intended primarily for recreational use.
The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.