Cantonment Man Charged With Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
May 17, 2025
A Cantonment man was arrested on felony charge after an altercation involving a shotgun at a residence on Navarro Road early Thursday morning.
Ian Scott Jarman, 21, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Deputies responded to a disturbance call at approximately 12:40 a.m. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over an unpaid tab at a local bar, which escalated into a verbal confrontation and threats exchanged via text messages.
The situation at the residence escalated when Jarman displayed a shotgun while standing on the front porch, aiming it at another person present who was sitting in a vehicle, according to an arrest report. The individual in the vehicle remained there during the initial confrontation.
Jarman spoke with deputies and denied pointing the shotgun, stating he had it by his side for self-defense due to receiving threatening text messages. He claimed the other individual was trying to fight him. Deputies said Jarman did not live at the residence.
After Jarman was detained, deputies entered the residence and located a Browning 20 Gauge Shotgun allegedly used in the incident. The shotgun was found to have one round in the chamber with the safety off and one round in the barrel, ECSO said.
Ransom Middle’s Cindy Speed Named Middle School Math Teacher Of Year
May 17, 2025
Ransom Middle School math teacher Cindy Speed as been named the Escambia County Middle School Math Teacher of the Year by the Escambia County Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ECCTM).
About Speed, ECCTM said, “Cindy’s leadership as Math Department Chair and Mentor Teacher demonstrates her commitment to fostering a strong mathematics culture. Her participation in district initiatives, such as the Instructional Materials Adoption Committee, and her leadership in the District’s FPL Lesson Study highlight her commitment to professional growth and contributing to the wider educational community. ECCTM recognizes Cindy’s focus on thorough content knowledge, student engagement, promoting mathematical discourse, and utilizing data to inform her teaching. Her innovative use of technology to further engage and instruct her students exemplifies her creativity.”
Related: Molino Park’s Solchenberger Named Elementary Math Teacher Of The Year
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Photos: Tate Hosts Escambia County Spring Football Jamboree
May 17, 2025
The Tate Aggies hosted the Escambia County Spring Jamboree Friday evening on Carl Madison Field. The one-quarter scrimmages featured Tate, Pensacola High, Escambia, Pensacola Catholic, and Pine Forest
In the first quarter, Tate and PHS played to a 7-7 tied. The Aggies scored on Moses Delarosa pass to Elijah West.
For a photo gallery from Tate and PHS, click here.
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10 Mile Road Apartment Fire Caused By A/C Unit, ECFR Determines
May 17, 2025
The cause of a Thursday night apartment building fire that displaced 11 people was caused by a portable A/C unit, Escambia County Fire Rescue said on Friday.
ECFR arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the second story of the two-story wood frame house with four apartments.
Crews worked quickly to extinguish the flames while also saving numerous personal items. During the primary search, a kitten was located and rescued unharmed. ECFR brought the situation under control in around 45 minutes.
One occupant was injured but refused transportation to the hospital. There were no additional injuries.
Officials said the building is not a total loss but will require extensive repairs.
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Laskey Delivers Career-Long Outing, But Rocket City Evens Series with Wahoos
May 17, 2025
written by Bill Vilona
Lefthander Adam Laskey completed six innings Friday night for the first time in his five-year pro career. If only he could take back one of the 94 pitches he threw. Laskey hung a curveball with the bases loaded in the fifth inning that Rocket City’s Denzer Guzman drove into the gap for a 3-run double, and it proved decisive in the Trash Pandas’ 4-2 victory against Pensacola before a capacity crowd (5,038) at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
This became another game where the Blue Wahoos could lament multiple missed chances at the plate. They were 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, including four with less than two out.
But there were several memorable moments for the large crowd.
The pregame activities were headlined by two amazing, centenarian age and World War II veteran brothers, Earl Drinkwater, 101, and younger brother Arthur, who turned 99 in February. They threw out ceremonial first pitches as the crowd greeted them with loud applause.
In addition to this, the Blue Wahoos took on a one-time identity as the “Malmo Oat Milkers,” a tie-in to an oat milk company based in Malmo, Sweden and part of a promotion initiative through all levels of Minor League Baseball. The black-white jerseys worn by the Blue Wahoos players Friday were part of the sponsorship agreement.
It was a full night for the Blue Wahoos (21-16), aside from the game outcome.
Things started well on the field. Newcomer Fenwick Trimble, one of the stars of Thursday night’s win against Rocket City, led off with a single, stolen second, and later scored on Kemp Alderman’s sacrifice fly.
The Trash Pandas (12-23) tied the game in the second with a double, a wild pitch from Laskey to move the runner to third, and a sacrifice fly by catcher Jaxx Groshans.
The score stayed that way until the fifth when Rocket City’s first two batters singled, then Laskey walked Sam Brown with two out to load the bases. A 2-2 curve ball from him was blasted into the right center gap to empty the bases.
Trimble homered to start the bottom of the fifth, then Jared Serna tripled. But reliever Jose Quijada struck out Jake Thompson and Alderman, and Brady Choban, the third of six pitchers Rocket City used in this game, got Nathan Martorella to ground out in a defining moment of the game.
The Blue Wahoos were retired in order in the eighth and ninth. It wound up a win for former Blue Wahoos pitcher Sean Poppen, who made his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2019 after starting the season in Pensacola. He’s now trying for a comeback to the big leagues.
The series is now evened at 2-2 heading into Saturday’s fifth game of the series with the Blue Wahoos’ Dax Fulton set to be the game starter.
Thursday Night Apartment Fire On 10 Mile Road Displaces 11 People
May 16, 2025
Fire displaced 11 people at an apartment building on East 10 Mile Road on Thursday night.
The fire was reported in the two-story building about 7:55 p.m. in the 200 block of East 10 Mile. Officials said fourunits were impacted.
One person was reportedly injured, but they refused transport after evaluation by Escambia County EMS.
The American Red Cross is providing temporary assistance to those displaced.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Pictured: An apartment fire on 10 Mile Road on Thursday night. Photos for courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
May 16, 2025
Byrneville Elementary School recently named their April Students of the Month.
They are:
- Kindergarten: Bri’Elle McCaster and Daisley Dykes
- 1st Grade: Nova Brown and Anna Brooks
- 2nd Grade: Paisley Miller and Arayah McCall
- 3rd Grade: D’Asia Simpson and Kennedi Lett
- 4th Grade: Emrey Fowler and Marquis Bell
- 5th Grade: Maleeyah Jefferson and Elsa Faulk
ECSO Honors Fallen Officers During Service At Newly Completed Memorial
May 16, 2025
Thursday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held the first Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at the new Memorial Plaza to honor our deputies killed in the line of duty. The families and friends of those who were remembered gathered to place a rose on the new Escambia County Sheriff’s Office memorial.
Roll Call of Heroes:
- Town Hall Marshall Daniel Douglas – End of Watch 1893
- Sheriff A. Cary Ellis – End of Watch 1923
- Constable Mallory Williams – End of Watch 1941
- DS Joseph Elmer Whitworth – End of Watch 1954
- Constable WM. “Clint” Rigby – End of Watch 1955
- Patrolman Roland Davis, Sr. – End of Watch 1955
- DS Len B. Adams – End of Watch 1958
- DS Joseph Mallory Gassman – End of Watch 1966
- DS Charles Leroy Wilkerson – End of Watch 1974
- DS Morley “Buddy” Ray – End of Watch 1978
- DS Floyd “Doug” Heist – End of Watch 1980
- CPL. Eric Byron Streeter – End of Watch 1984
- DS Donald Ray Cook – End of Watch 1988
- DS Sgt. Dennis Mathis – End of Watch 1989
- Sgt. Roosevelt Walker, Jr. – End of Watch 1998
- Lt. George Hura, Jr. – End of Watch 2004
- K-9 Wolf – End of Watch 2000
- K-9 Erny – End of Watch 2000
The new memorial plaza is a focal point in front of the main Sheriff’s Office on Leonard Street, reinforcing its symbolic importance. The newly designed space offers a place where memories are shared, where grief is met with support, and where citizens can all come together–united in appreciation for those who sacrificed their lives for our safety.
Under a partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Foundation, no tax dollars were used for the construction.
Northview’s New Coach Is Ready As The Chiefs Face Vernon In Scrimmage Tonight
May 16, 2025
UPDATE: This game has already taken place, but the story has been left in place to allow access to the photo gallery.
The Northview Chiefs will hit the road for a spring scrimmage tonight at Vernon.
For new Northview head coach Doug Vickery, it will be a first look at the Chiefs in action since he took over the program a few weeks ago. After 19 years at Flomaton, Vickery crossed the state line after Wes Summerford took the head coaching job at West Florida High School.
“I’ve been getting to know the kids,” Vickery said following a practice this week. “Relationships are the most important things, so I’ve tried to emphasize that with the guys. The group that we’ve got out here is very bought-in.”
“There are some experienced football players that that they’ve already played a lot of football, and so they know a lot about football, so that transition from just knowing the game has been a little bit smoother than I thought.
“The kids work hard and have great attitudes, so that part’s been really simple,” he said. “The biggest thing for me is being somewhere for 20 years and making that change. It’s kind of like having it on cruise control, and now I’ve got to do some different things, but it’s a great situation.
Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Vernon. Admission is $8 at the gate or Gofman.
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs run drills this week in preparation to face Vernon Friday night in a spring scrimmage game. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Spring Football Jamboree Tonight At Tate (And A Sneak Peek At Special Concession Menu)
May 16, 2025
The Escambia County Spring Jamboree will be held Friday night at Tate High School.
Games will begin at 5:30 p.m. as follows:
Game 1- Tate vs Pensacola
Game 2- Pensacola vs Pine Forest
Game 3- Pine Forest vs Escambia
Game 4- Escambia vs Catholic
Game 5- Tate vs Catholic
Each game is one quarter in length, and each game will be held upon completion of the previous game.
Parking is $2 for the event, and tickets are available on GoFan.
CONCESSIONS
Combos (includes a chip and drink)
- Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Combo – $12
- Hamburger or Cheeseburger Combo – $10
A La Carte
- Chick-Fil-A Sandwich – $8
- Hamburger or Cheeseburger – $6
- Nachos – $5
- with jalapeño – $6
- Drink (soda cans) – $2
- Chips – $2
- Candy – $2
- Water – $1