Honduran Man Arrested After Crashing Into Barricade At NAS Pensacola Gate
June 3, 2025
A Honduran man was charged after crashing into a barricade at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Moises Garcia Hernandez, 34, was charged in federal court with illegally entering a military, naval, or coast guard property, and resisting or impeding arrest by a federal officer.
Court documents allege that, on May 25, 2025, Garcia Hernandez crashed into a barricade outside a checkpoint at the gate of Naval Air Station Pensacola and then ran from military forces onto NAS Pensacola to escape capture. Garcia Hernandez was ultimately caught at gunpoint after a foot pursuit. If convicted, Garcia Hernandez faces up to 18 months’ imprisonment and deportation from the United States.
The case involved a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the United States Navy. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.
Tate Baseball Names Summer Teams
June 3, 2025
The Tate Aggies have named their summer baseball teams.
The summer season begins June 10 at Tate as the Aggies take on Pace at 4 and 6 p.m.
A Team
- Keelan Beasley
- Lance Brady
- Aiden Bramblett
- Beau Bryant
- Mason Bryant
- Hunter Clayton
- Nate Connors
- Griffin Cook
- Connor Dethlefs
- Cal Foxworth
- Cooper Halfacre
- Kannon Ham
- Logan Kimmons
- Bryton McLellan
- Cade McNair
- Aydan Nigam
- Kaden Posta
- Evan Taylor
- Hunter Taylor
- Brody White
B Team
- Bryson Adams
- Kash Brown
- Landon Campbell
- Tanner Clark
- Dylon Dirks
- Jordan Edmond
- Trenton Godwin
- Brayden Luciano
- Trent Madden
- Grayson McLellan
- Carter Patero
- Ethan Priest
- Camden Siefert
- Sean Smith
- Carter Stewart
- Cayden Thompson
- Jackson Turner
- Parker White
- Elijah Wilbanks
- Antwonn Williams
- Frederick Woods
Stovetop Fire Blamed For Causing Molino House Fire
June 2, 2025
Escambia County Rescue has determined that a Molino house fire last week originated on the home’s stovetop before moving quickly to the attic through a vent pipe.
The fire about 1:30 p.m. on May 29 in the 550 block of Cedartown Road, just off Highway 95A, left two people without a home.
Firefighter arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the eaves and ridge vent of the single-story wood framed home. Firefighters found a fire in the kitchen that expanded to the attic. The home sustained significant damage to the attic and moderate damage to the kitchen and living room. The home can be tenable again with substantial repairs.
There were no injuries reported.
The American Red Cross assisted two adults who were displaced by the fire.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Photos: Tennessee Monument Honors Fallen No. 6 Blue Angels Pilot
June 2, 2025
It’s been nine years since Blue Angel No. 6 crashed, killing pilot Jeff Kuss in Smyrna, Tennessee.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jeff Kuss, a native of Durango, Colorado, was a decorated pilot who joined the Blue Angels in 2014. Prior to the Blue Angels, he served in Afghanistan and had accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and 175 landings on aircraft carriers.
On June 2, 2016, at the age of 32, Kuss tragically lost his life when his jet crashed during a practice one day before The Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna. A Blue Angel F/A-18C Hornet similar to the jet flown by Captain Kuss and on loan from the National Aviation Museum in Pensacola is on permanent display as part of the Captain Jeff Kuss Memorial. He is survived by his wife Christina, children Calvin and Sloane, parents Janet and Michael, and brother Eric.
Kuss is memorialized with a public monument at a park across the road from Smyrna airport, near the crash site. Local residents gathered in the park following the tragic crash, holding an impromptu vigil.
NorthEscambia.com took our cameras to the memorial recently.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The monument features a retired Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet that is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. The “Freedom Playground” in the surrounding park has a Blue Angels color scheme and several features that were designed with the Blue Angels in mind.
The Blue Angels will perform this weekend, June 7-8 , during the The Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman, 87, Airlifted After Highway 29 Rollover Crash In Molino
June 2, 2025
One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Molino.
The crash occurred about 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of southbound Highway 29 and Chance Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a green pickup truck was stopped in the paved median on Highway 29 with a yield sign when the it pulled into the path of an oncoming southbound SUV.
The pickup truck overturned, come to rest on its side. The pickup’s driver, an 87-year-old female driver from Cantonment, was extricated by firefighters using the Jaws of Life before being airlifted by LifeFlight to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old male from Cookeville, TN, and his passenger, a 59-year-old female also from Cookeville, suffered only minor injuries and were not transported to the hospital.
The crash closed southbound Highway 29 for about an hour, and the northbound lanes were closed for a brief period for the helicopter.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Molino, Cantonment, and McDavid stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
AAA: Florida Gas Prices Are Slightly Higher Than A Week Ago
June 2, 2025
Florida gas prices are slightly more expensive than last week, according to AAA. The state average on Sunday was $3.09 per gallon. A week ago, it was $3.075 per gallon.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County on Sunday night was $2.83. A North Escambia low price of $2.75 was available at two stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
“Oil prices have remained stable for the past two weeks,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This should enable Florida gas prices to remain within the same 20-cent range they’ve cycled in for the better part of the past year.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Free Summer Lunch Program For Youth Begins Today At The Library
June 2, 2025
The free summer lunch program program for youth at West Florida Public Libraries began June 2 at all locations.
West Florida Public Libraries will be serving free lunch for youth 18 years of age and younger at all library locations Monday through Friday from noon until 1 p.m. A special rural grab-and-go version of the program will be available at the Century and Molino library locations during the same time period.
Disabled individuals 19 years of age and older who participate in a public or private non-profit program during the school year are also eligible to receive meals. This program is sponsored by Feeding the Gulf Coast.
Congratulations Class Of 2025! Celebrate With A Look Back At Hundreds Of Photos
June 1, 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
As we celebrate your successes, let’s look back at all the great photos.
NorthEscambia.com attended the graduation ceremonies for the three high schools located in North Escambia, publishing photo galleries with hundreds of photos and posting complete graduate lists for each of the schools.
Escambia Westgate School
The Escambia Westgate School Class of 2025 graduated May 19, and “you are champions” was the message from Escambia County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Shenna Payne.
Tate High School
Over 500 members of the Tate High School Class of 2025 graduated on May 27 at the Pensacola Bay Center as valedictorian Talia Bethany Smith encouraged her classmates to “to truly embrace what is ahead, not with fear but with courage and curiosity”
- For the list of Tate High School graduates, click here.
- For a photo gallery from the Tate graduation, click here.
- For a second photo gallery from Tate, click here.
Northview High School
Northview High School Class of 2025 valedictorian told his 106 fellow classmates that “time is limited in this world; enjoy the time you get.; but most importantly, do something good with it.”
- For a list of Northview High School graduates, click here.
- For a photo gallery from the Northview graduation, click here.
- For a second photo gallery from Northview, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
June 1, 2025
Jim Allen Elementary School named their May Students of the Month. They are Lyla Rae Bradley (pictured left) and Penelope Clyburn. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
It’s The First Day Of Hurricane Season. Here’s The List Of 2025 Storm Names.
June 1, 2025
June 1 was the first day of hurricane season, and Escambia County is urging residents to remain prepared before, during and after a storm during hurricane season by stocking up on seven days’ worth of supplies, otherwise known as being “One Week Ready.”
“Each hurricane season, we stress the importance of being ‘one week ready,’ meaning it’s important to have seven days’ worth of supplies to get you and your family through the aftermath of a hurricane,” said Emergency Manager Travis Tompkins. “Items should include bottled water, non-perishable food, spare batteries, flashlights, a hand-crank radio and other essential items.”
NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.
Here’s a list of the 2025 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Names
