Rebecca Kay Schachle
June 1, 2026
Rebecca Kay Schachle, born on April 25, 1951, in Monticello, Minnesota to Lonza and Dorothy Sherouse, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.
Becky lived a life filled with adventure, love, laughter, and deep devotion to those around her. She spent many years living in Alaska, where she discovered her love for downhill skiing and embraced the beauty and excitement of life outdoors. Becky especially cherished traveling with her beloved sister, Jackie. Together they created countless treasured memories, including many trips to Hawaii, a place she dearly loved.
It was in Alaska that Becky met the love of her life, Vincent, on a blind date. From that moment on, the two were inseparable, building a life centered around love, family, and friendship. After the birth of their first daughter, Whitney, Becky and Vincent moved to Florida to begin their life together and raise their family. It was in Florida where they welcomed their second daughter, Michelle.
During her years in Florida, Becky created a home filled with love, laughter, and animals she adored. She had horses and many beloved pets over the years, each of which brought her tremendous joy and companionship. Becky also loved camping at Fort Pickens with her family and dear friends. Those trips were some of her happiest memories, filled with laughter, fun, and the simple joy of being surrounded by the people she loved most.
One of Becky’s greatest joys in life was giving to others. She loved buying thoughtful gifts for the people she loved and found so much happiness in making others feel special. Christmas was especially magical because of her generosity and loving spirit. She took great joy in making the holiday unforgettable for her grandchildren, carefully choosing gifts and creating cherished memories they will carry with them forever.
Becky had a remarkable gift for connecting with people and never met a stranger. Her warm heart, kind spirit, and contagious laugh left lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She will be remembered as a strong, beautiful, loving, and generous woman who always found joy in giving to her family and friends. Her strength through life’s hardships, combined with her unwavering kindness and love for others, will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Becky is preceded in death by her sister, Jackie Sherouse, her mother, Dorothy Sherouse, and her father, Lonza Sherouse.
Becky is survived by her brother, Bob Sherouse, beloved husband, Vincent; her daughters, Whitney and Michelle, her cherished grandchildren, Seth, Hayden, Natalie, Amelia, Mason, and Asher; and her sweet dog, Tisha.
Though her absence leaves an immeasurable void, the love, laughter, and memories she shared will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends.
Flash Flooding Shuts Down North Escambia Roads; West Bogia Road Collapses
May 31, 2026
An afternoon storm led to flooding, road closures, and even a collapsed roadway in North Escambia Sunday afternoon.
Radar estimates (above) showed a three-hour rainfall approaching six inches in the McDavid area.
Here’s a summary of current conditions as of 7:30 p.m.:
–All roadway are open as of 7:30 p.m. except for West Bogia Road at Highway 29
–West Bogia Road has collapsed at Highway 29 and will remain closed until repair.
- Highway 29 was completely closed southbound at Highway 164 with all traffic diverted to Highway 97. One southbound lane has since reopened, allowing for slow, cautious travel.
–Water was reported across South Pine Barren Road in several areas, and several inches of water were reported across Highway 97 south of Pilgrim Trail. A pond at Pilgrim Trail and Highway 97 was reportedly flooding Pilgrim Trail, but not Highway 97. An unoccupied pickup was reportedly mostly underwater just off Highway 29 at Canoe Creek.
–A flash flood warning is in effect until 7:30 p.m. for the area.
We tracked live updates on the NorthEscambia.com Facebook page (embedded below)
Escambia Farm Bureau Awards Two Scholarships
May 31, 2026
For the second year, Escambia County Farm Bureau recently presented a scholarship to two graduating North Escambia seniors.
The $2,500 scholarships were presented to Allen Bridgers from Tate High School and Mary Oliver from Northview High School.
Pictured top: Escambia County Farm Bureau President Jerry Sheppard presents a scholarship to Allen Bridgers from Tate High. Pictured below: Escambia County Farm Bureau Office Manager Katrina Sanford presents a scholarship check to Mary Oliver from Northview High. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECSO: Woman Pepper Sprayed Victim, Took Swing With Pink Baseball Bat In Century Assault
May 31, 2026
An Alabama woman was arrested following an early May altercation at Century Woods Apartments where she allegedly sprayed another woman in the face and took a swing at her with a pink baseball bat.
Alexis Marie Cooper, 27, of Atmore, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of felony charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
According to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies met with a female victim, who was wearing a cast on her arm, two days after the alleged incide. The victim stated that Cooper had arrived at her apartment on West Highway 4 to engage in a verbal dispute.
The argument escalated when Cooper allegedly advanced toward the victim on the sidewalk, armed with pepper spray and a pink baseball bat. Cooper then sprayed the victim in the face and swung the bat at her head, missing her face. The victim told deputies she defended herself by punching Cooper, which she believed caused her own hand to break.
A witness later corroborated the victim’s account, identifying a pink baseball bat decorated with a pencil graphic that was turned over to law enforcement as evidence. A teenage witness also positively identified Cooper in a photo lineup.
Cooper was released from jail on a $30,000 bond.
Rainfall Brings Slight Improvement To Drought Conditions
May 31, 2026
Recent rainfall has slightly improved drought conditions in the area, but most of Escambia County remains in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor data released on Thursday.
A small portion of extreme northwest Escambia County is now under a moderate drought.
The nearest weather station to the area, in Walnut Hill, has recorded 15.9 inches of rain since May 1.
Scattered Afternoon Storms Ahead of Midweek Change
May 31, 2026
A standard late-spring pattern of daytime heating and afternoon storms dominates the start of the week, but a weak front shifting through by midweek promises a distinct drop in both daytime highs and overnight humidity.
Pop-up afternoon storms remain a threat through Monday and Tuesday, with Tuesday carrying the highest coverage at 60 percent as a wind shift takes hold. By Wednesday, an easterly breeze ushers in a welcome string of slightly cooler, significantly drier days with highs holding in the lower 80s and clear, comfortable nights dipping into the 60s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Former Cantonment Volunteer Firefighter Rises To Assistant Chief At NAS Pensacola
May 31, 2026
A Cantonment resident is the new assistant fire chief at NAS Pensacola.
Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast (F&ESGC) promoted Hercules Kinnard from battalion chief to assistant fire chief in a recent ceremony.
Kinnard is a former member of the Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department.
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Legends 12U Goes Undefeated To Claim Ripken Experience Championship Title
May 31, 2026
The Pensacola Legends 12U won the Memorial Day Classic tournament at The Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The Legends went 6-0 to claim the 12U title.
There were 20 teams from at least five states in the tourney.
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Former PPD Officer Facing Two Additional Charges Of Failing To Disclose HIV Status To Partner
May 31, 2026
A now-former Pensacola Police Department officer is facing two new charges of allegedly having sexual intercourse with someone without informing them of his HIV status. He was initially arrested on one count in March 2026.
On Friday, Pierce Avery Cotton, 32, was arrested on the two new counts of third degree felony “crime against person — HIV infected person having sex without informing partner.”
He is now facing three total counts.
In a brief statement released in March 2026, a PPD spokesperson said, “On March 13, 2026, the Pensacola Police Department arrested PPD Officer Pierce Cotton, charged with Florida State Statute 384.24(2).”
F.S. 384.24(2) states:
“It is unlawful for any person who has human immunodeficiency virus infection, when such person knows he or she is infected with this disease and when such person has been informed that he or she may communicate this disease to another person through sexual intercourse, to have sexual intercourse with any other person, unless such other person has been informed of the presence of the sexually transmissible disease and has consented to the sexual intercourse.”
Cotton is pictured in a February 2023 PPD photo. His mugshot is exempt from disclosure under Florida law.
Milbrandt, Blue Wahoos Reach New Heights In 7-2 Win
May 31, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Birmingham Barons 7-2 on Saturday night, climbing a season-high two games above .500 behind ace starter Karson Milbrandt.
Though Milbrandt was unable to complete 5.0 innings for the first time since mid-April, the righty still racked up seven strikeouts over 4.2 frames and extended his scoreless inning streak to 27.0 innings before surrendering a two-run homer to Drake Logan in the fifth. Milbrandt’s scoreless streak, which began on May 2, ended as the second-longest in team history behind reliever Lee Hyde’s 31.0-inning streak in 2013 and the longest ever for a Pensacola starting pitcher.
The Blue Wahoos jumped ahead on Barons starter Gabe Davis (L, 0-1) in his Double-A debut, scoring four early unearned runs thanks to infield miscues. After a Juan Mathews sacrifice bunt was thrown away in the second inning, Dillon Lewis scored on a wild pitch and Dylan Jasso laced an RBI single for a 2-0 lead. They added two more in the third when a Fenwick Trimble bunt was misplayed by Davis, and Matheus and Cristian Hernández hit back-to-back RBI singles. Hernández’s knock extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
Aiva Arquette, thriving in his first week at the Double-A level since a promotion on Tuesday, stretched the Pensacola lead to 5-0 in the fourth inning with an RBI double.
Milbrandt’s scoreless streak ended in the fifth inning when Logan homered, and he allowed two more singles and a walk before departing with a season-high 97 pitches thrown. Colby Martin (W, 2-2) entered to strand a pair of inherited runners in the fifth, and ultimately worked 3.1 scoreless innings of long relief to earn the win.
Trimble hit a solo homer in the sixth and Matheus added an RBI single in the ninth to extend the lead to 7-2 before Livan Reinoso finished off the win with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Barons on Sunday afternoon.
written by Erik Bremer