Jay Defeats Northview 9-4 (With Gallery)
March 7, 2025
The Northview Chiefs fell 9-4 to the defending 1A state champion Jay Royals Thursday night in Jay.
Braynt Mason took the loss for the Chiefs, giving up five hits and six runs while recording three walks and one strikeout. Jase Portwood pitched four innings in relief for NHS, surrendering six hits and three runs while walking three and striking out two.
For Jay, Landon Golden surrendered four hits and one unearned run in five innings, walking on and striking out 10. Hayden Morris was one the mound for two innings, allowing three hits and three runs, waking one and striking out two.
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Mason led the Chiefs at bat with two RBIs as he went 1-3 on the day. Luke Chavers went 2-3.
Brady Godwin went 3-for-4 for Jay, while the Royals had two runs each from Morris, Brady Godwin, and Nick Baxley. Jax Lowery and Cooper Harrison both had multiple hits.\
Northview will host Pensacola Christian Academy Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Jay will host the West Florida Jags.
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‘No Signs Of An Active Shooter’ After Report at Corry Station
March 6, 2025
A shooting incident was reported Thursday morning on Corry Station in Pensacola, but Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons says there was no active shooter.
“We show no signs of an active shooter,” the sheriff said. “We have no injuries.”
An active shooter incident was reported on the base, but no shooter or victims were found, Simmons said.
The ECSO said twere two reports of three gunshots being heard, but there was no evidence of that.
NAS Pensacola confirmed in a statement at 1:08 p.m. — “They have reported that there are now signs of an active shooter, and the area is determined ALL CLEAR.”
The incident was reported about 10 a.m. at the Navy facility on Chiefs Way off Navy Boulevard.
There was a massive response from the military, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida HIghway Patrol, FDLE, Pensacola Police, medical helicopters and more.
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ECSO Investigating After Century Reports Over $10K In Alleged Employee Theft
March 6, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected case of employee grand theft involving thousands of dollars from the Town of Century.
On Monday, the town reported alleged employee theft with over $10,000 missing from bank deposits, according to Morgan Lewis, ECSO public information officer. She said the town reported that large deposits of cash were missing.
The suspected thefts took place between July 2024 and February 2025. Lewis said the ECSO has multiple persons of interest in the case.
Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation,” she said.
Century interim Mayor Alicia Johnson said Wednesday afternoon that she could not comment on the ongoing investigation.
The Town of Century collects payments for water, sanitation, and natural gas utilities.
Pictured: The payment window inside the Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
March 6, 2025
Northview High School recently named their February Students of the Month. They are Sophia Morris and Jack Boutwell, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Gets 30 Years For Fatal Shoot Of Cantonment Man In Lounge Parking Lot
March 6, 2025
Wednesday, an Escambia man was sentenced to the maximum for the fatal shooting a Cantonment man in the summer of 2023 at a Pensacola lounge.
Circuit Judge John Simon sentenced 40-year-old Michael Andrew Rodriguez to 30 years in state prison.
He was originally charged with second degree murder but was convicted by an Escambia County jury of a lesser offense of manslaughter. The maximum penalty for the original second-degree murder charge would have been life in prison.
Rodriguez shot victim Damon Caldwell in the neck outside Sam’s Lounge on Old Corry Field Road on July 21, 2023.
Rodriguez shot Caldwell in the neck after Caldwell grabbed him by the shirt collar. Rodriguez testified at trial and claimed Caldwell was reaching for a gun with his other hand; however, the surveillance video shows Caldwell holding a beer bottle in that hand. Caldwell dropped the bottle when he fell to the ground after being shot.
Following the shooting, Rodriguez shot in the direction of other bystanders and then fled the scene. He was later located and apprehended by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at his girlfriend’s house.
Rodriguez’s wife is awaiting trial and an accessory after the fact for allegedly helping Rodriguez after the shooting. According to investigators, Deomi Polyzos drove to the lounge and picked Rodriquez up after the murder before making stop “presumably to dispose of evidence/the firearm utilized”, an arrest report states. She is due back in court on Thursday for a docket appearance.
Northview Chiefs Beat The Flomaton Hurricanes 10-3
March 6, 2025
The Northview Chiefs scored six runs in the sixth inning on their way to a 10-3 defeat of the Flomaton Hurricane Thursday night at Dewey J. Bondurant Jr. Park in Flomaton.
On the mound, Jackson Bridges earned the win for the Chiefs, giving up six hits and two unearned runs in six innings while walking none and striking out seven. Bryant Mason pitched one inning, surrendering one run and one hit while striking out one.
Riley Harrison took the loss for the Canes, giving up three runs on eight hits, walking none and striking out nine.
Jase Portwood and Brady Smith both had three hits for Northview. Smith led the Chiefs with three RBIs as he went 3-4. Cole Davis, Dane King, Bryant Mason, and Luke Chavers each had multiple hits for NHS.
The Hurricanes were led by Braden Nall as he went 3-4 at bat.
Northview will travel to Jay for a district game on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The Hurricanes will host Century Thursday at 6 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Tate Aggies Fall 16-2 At Gulf Breeze (With Gallery)
March 6, 2025
The Tata Aggies headed across the bay and fell to Gulf Breeze 16-2 Wednesday night.
Zane Warrington took the loss for Tate, surrendering with runs on five hits while walking one and striking out three in two innings.
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Lance Brady went 1-for-2 at bat for Tate with one RBI. Nathan Connders went 2-2 .
Up next, Tate will host Navarre at 7:00 Friday night.
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Century Town Council Advances Plan to Hire A Town Administrator
March 5, 2025
At their Tuesday night meeting, the Century Town Council took the first step towards hiring a town administrator.
According to the town, a town administrator “would serve as the sole professional administrative officer assisting the mayor with municipal operations, personnel management, and financial oversight”. The position’s duties would also include the financial oversight responsibilities typically assigned to a financial services director” ensuring budget preparation, fiscal accountability, grant management, and procurement compliance”.
The town administrator would report directly to the mayor but also provide regular updates to the town council while taking directions from the council and mayor.
According to a draft ordinance approved on a 4-0 vote Tuesday night, the town administrator may be an employee, hired as a contracted individual, or a “company with expertise in municipal administration and financial management, contracted to provide these services.”
Interim mayor Alician Johnson said it would be necessary to have someone that is full time, a sentiment echoed by council president Dynette Lewis.
A salary for position has not yet been discussed by the town council.
Pictured top: Century Town Council members (L-R) Sandra McMurray-Jackson, Dynette Lewis, and Henry Cunningham at Tuesday night’s meeting. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Third Phase Proposed Bringing Cowetta Road Subdivision To 269 Lots
March 5, 2025
A third phase has been proposed for the Sanctuary subdivision off Cowetta Road in Cantonment with 53 additional lots on 17.31 acres.
The additional phase will bring the total number of lots in the D.R. Horton subdivision to 269, including 100 lots in phase one and 116 lots in phase two.
Sanctuary Phase 1 was approved in May 2024, and Sanctuary Phase 2 was approved in December 2024.
The plans have been filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee and are in initial applications status. A public meeting has not yet been set.
Two Arrested On Drug Trafficking Charges During Traffic Stop
March 5, 2025
Two people were arrested Monday on multiple drug trafficking charges during a traffic stop on Pensacola Boulevard.
During the stop, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered trafficking amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine, along with cocaine, Xanax, marijuana, oxycodone, and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
William Joseph Coleman, 42, was charged with three counts of trafficking drugs, three counts of possession of drugs, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and smuggling contraband. John Charges Peeterse, 34, was charged with three counts of trafficking drugs, three counts of possession of drugs, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both suspects were booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.