Here Are The Escambia County Primary Ballot Races
June 13, 2026
The 2026 ballot is set for local races in Escambia County after the qualifying period ended at noon Friday.
Qualified candidates are listed below, beginning with those that will appear on the August 18 primary ballot, followed by those that won’t appear until the general election in November.
The following race will be on Republican Primary ballots for voters in County Commission District 2:
Escambia County Commissioner – District 2 (Partisan)
- Glenn Dorsey (REP)
- Mike Kohler (REP)
The following races are nonpartisan and each voter in the district is eligible to vote:
Escambia County School Board – District 1 (Nonpartisan)
- Kevin Adams
- Erin Toler
Escambia County School Board – District 2 (Nonpartisan)
- Paul H. Fetsko
- Gerald Washington
Escambia County School Board – District 3 (Nonpartisan)
- David Williams
- Isaac L. Williams
The following race is citywide, and each voter in the City of Pensacola, regardless of party affiliation, will be eligible to vote.
City of Pensacola, Mayor (Nonpartisan)
- Jasmine Brown
- Ann Hill
- D.C. Reeves
- Eric W. Shorter
- Alicia Trawick
- Jermaine J. Williams
Nine Automatically Elected
Candidates who qualified for an office unopposed will not appear on the ballot and were deemed to be elected.
They are:
Escambia County Soil & Water Group 1
- Carolyn Taylor
Escambia County Soil & Water Group 3
- Norman Jeffrey DeWeese
Escambia County Soil & Water Group 5
- Misha Moyer Phillips
Santa Rosa Island Authority
- Steven Luppert
Pensacola City Council, District 6
- Allison Patton
County Judge Group 2
- Charles Philip Young
Century Town Council Seat 3
- Shelisa Abraham
Century Town Council Seat 4
- John Bass
Century Town Council Seat 5
- Lizbeth “Sparkie” Harrison
RELATED STORY: Three Unopposed Century Council Members Automatically Reelected
November 4 General Election
State House District 1
- Michelle Salzman – R
- Francesca Yabraian – D
Escambia County Commissioner District 2
- Mathious Robinson – D
- Winner of the Republican primary
Escambia County Commissioner District 4
- Ashlee Hofberger – R
- Joe Vinson – Non-party affiliated
ECUA District 2
- Lois Benson – R
- Gloria Horning – Independent Party
ECUA District 4
- Jacob Cavender – D
- Greg Litton – R
- Ralph Schofield Jr. – Non-party affiliated
Pensacola City Council District 2
- Charles Bare
- Sherri Myers
Pensacola City Council District 4
- Brian Cole
- Boyce White
Beulah Middle FFA Members Attend Debate Camp; Nunn Named Champion
June 13, 2026
This week, eleven Beulah Middle School FFA members attended debate camp hosted by the Pensacola High School Debate Club.
Beulah FFA’s Olivia Nunn was named Debate Camp Champion for the week.
Henry White spearheaded the camp for Beulah, and Krysta Wilcox was debate coach.
Pictured: The Beulah Middle FFA with sponsor Leanne Jenkins at the Pensacola High School Debate Club. Several members were unavailable for the photo. Pictured below: Debate Camp Champion Beulah FFA’s Olivia Nunn. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Robert ‘Bobby’ Govoni Named ECSO Employee Of The Month
June 13, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Govoni has been named the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Month
Govoni is the information systems network analyst at the ECSO, and makes sure all of its technology used daily is updated and running as needed.
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Former Northview Coach Jeremy Greenwell Named J.U. Blacksher Offensive Coordinator
June 13, 2026
Former Northview High School Coach Jeremy Greenwell has been named the new offensive coordinator for the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs in Uriah, Alabama.
Greenwell is the former head baseball coach at Northview, former football coach at Ernest Ward Middle School, and, most recently a football coach at West Florida High School.
Pictured: New J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs offensive coordinator Jeremy Greenwell with his family — wife Savannah and children Coy and Joanna. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Homer Not Enough For Wahoos In 6-3 Loss To Clingstones
June 13, 2026
Aiva Arquette hit his third home run in as many weeks for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, but mid-inning bullpen woes proved costly in a 6-3 loss to the Columbus Clingstones on Friday night.
Columbus took a 2-0 lead in the second inning against Blue Wahoos starter Orlando Ortiz-Mayr by stringing together four consecutive two-out singles, capped by run-scoring hits from Keshawn Ogans and Patrick Clohisy.
The Blue Wahoos chipped away against Columbus starter Lucas Braun (W, 1-3), as Arquette hit a solo homer in the fourth and Jay Beshears hit a game-tying RBI single in the fifth to bring the score to 2-2.
The game turned in the fifth, as Colby Martin (L, 2-3) struggled to find his command in relief for the Blue Wahoos. The righty allowed a two-out hit-by-pitch and a single before Logan Braunschweig hit a go-ahead RBI single for a 3-2 lead. A pair of bases-loaded walks followed, putting the Clingstones ahead 5-2.
Drew Compton added a sacrifice fly in the seventh against Blue Wahoos reliever Michael Perez for a 6-2 Columbus advantage. The Blue Wahoos got a run back in the eighth with a Ryan Ignoffo RBI double, but Samuel Strickland (S, 2) quieted the rally and worked around a single in the ninth to earn a five-out save.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Clingstones on Saturday night.
written by Erik Bremer
Development Plans Filed For $25 Million John R. Jones Ballpark Upgrades
June 12, 2026
Preliminary plans have been filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) for planned John R. Jones Complex upgrades on Nine Mile Road.
The $25 million project will include:
- $20 million – Artificial turf for 20 Fields
- Approx. $1 million per field
- 18 multi-dimensional diamond fields,
- Plus, two rectangular multi-use fields
- $500,000 – Landscaping & Common Areas
- Flower beds and aesthetic landscaping
- $1.2 million – Sidewalks & Parking Upgrades
- Entryway and sidewalk connectivity
- $1 million – Fence, Shade & Dugout Work
- Overall fence work, shade areas & dugout upgrades
- $1.5 million – Concessions & Building Upgrades
- Remodeling and upgrading buildings.
- Miscellaneous Expenses – $400,000
- Various Aesthetic Upgrades
- Design – Permits or Consulting Fees – $400,000
- Potential fees for design or consulting
In January 2025, the Escambia County Commission approved a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Revenue Note not exceeding $25,100,000 for capital improvements at the John R. Jones Park and Sports Arena. The annual debt service for the bank loan will be paid from Escambia County TDT with a structured level annual debt service of approximately $2.495 million over an approximate 15-year period which ends on October 1, 2039.
According to the plan, the upgraded park will attract hundreds of teams, players and fans for tournaments and be competitive with similar facilities in nearby communities such as Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, Daphne, and more.
To date, the project has only reached the internal review process with the DRC and has not yet been set for a public meeting.
Cantonment Man Charged With Dirt Bike Theft, Burglary
June 12, 2026
A Cantonment man was arrested this week after allegedly stealing a dirt bike from a local property.
Jordan Garrett, 30, was charged with felony burglary of an unoccupied structure and felony grand theft of a motor vehicle.
According to an arrest report, a deputy responded to a residence on Jacks Branch Road regarding a stolen vehicle. A green 2023 Kawasaki dirt bike had been secured inside a shop on the property earlier that evening. A witness later noticed the shop doors open and heard a dirt bike operating nearby.
While patrolling the vicinity, a deputy located and stopped Garrett riding a matching dirt bike northbound on Green Tree Circle, the report states.
Garrett remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond because his bond was revoked revoked in a pending assault case.
Standoff Ends In Arrest After Suspect Attempts To Run Over Trooper
June 12, 2026
A pursuit ended in a barricade situation and arrest Thursday afternoon after a traffic on Michigan Avenue and Valle Escondido Drive turned into a standoff.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to pull over a vehicle at approximately 12:02 p.m.. The driver, identified as Wesley Spencer, attempted to run over the trooper with his vehicle before fleeing the scene.
FHP pursued Spencer to his residence, where he brandished a firearm as he exited the vehicle. Spencer then barricaded himself inside the home with a handgun.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, and negotiators spoke with Spencer for over an hour. The Florida Highway Patrol SRT and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team deployed tear gas into the residence, forcing Spencer outside.
Spencer, age 43 of Aurora, Colorado, was taken into custody by the FHP without further incident. He faces charges of fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, with additional charges pending. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Cantonment Woman Gets Probation On DUI Charge For Hitting Worker On Beulah Road
June 12, 2026
A Cantonment woman was recently convicted of DUI involving property damage or personal injury, for striking a construction worker on Beulah Road, north of Nine Mile Road in March.
She was sentenced to 12 months probation, under a plea agreement, ordered to complete 50 hours of community service and to attend DUI school or a drug rehabilitation program. Her driver’s license was also suspended for six months.
Crystal Jane McKnight, 43, was driving a pickup truck when she struck a construction worker with the vehicle’s mirror. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, McKnight attempted to leave the scene but was stopped by the victim, who followed her in his work truck.
Responding troopers noted that McKnight smelled of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, and was slurring her words, according to an arrest report. She reportedly struggled to maintain her balance and nearly fell during initial contact.
McKnight consented to field sobriety exercises, during which investigators observed multiple signs of impairment, including failing to maintain balance and struggling to follow instructions. Following her arrest by troopers, McKnight provided breath samples that registered blood alcohol levels of .144 and .142, both well above the legal limit in Florida, the report states.
Northview Valedictorian Braylan Shelly Named to All-Florida Academic Team
June 12, 2026
Northview High School 2026 valedictorian Braylan Shelly was selected to the 2026 All-Florida Academic Team. As a dual enrollment student at Pensacola State College, she was one of three main campus students chosen.
All-Florida Academic Team recipients are recognized by the Florida College System for their academic achievement, leadership, and service to their community.
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