Register Now For Next Week’s Tate Youth Football Camp
July 5, 2018
A Tate Youth Football Camp will be held 5-8 p.m. July 9-11 at Pete Gindl Stadium for students in grades 2-8.
The camp will be directed by Tate football coaching staff with assistance from Tate football players. It is an opportunity for youth to work on fundamentals, practice agility, run through drills and learn about being part of a team. No football equipment will be needed. Cleats are recommended, but not required.
The camp fee is $65 preregister online at tatehighfootball.com or $75 first day of camp (checks made payable to Tate Quarterback Club). Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and a pizza party at the end of camp.
Rubio, Nelson Urge Elections Officials To See Homeland Secuity Help
July 5, 2018
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson have encouraged Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner and county elections supervisors to use federal Department of Homeland Security resources to protect equipment from “hostile foreign government” interference.
In a joint letter to officials across Florida, Rubio and Nelson said “county election boards should not be expected to stand alone” against foreign governments that try to interfere in elections.
“DHS (The Department of Homeland Security) will follow your lead and meet your needs with a tailored set of options,” Rubio and Nelson wrote. “We encourage you in the strongest terms to take advantage of those resources, and to let us know about your experience with DHS and FBI.”
The letter noted that “Russian government actors” targeted Florida in the 2016 election and that in findings by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, “Russia was preparing to undermine confidence in our voting process and that, in a small number of cases, cyber actors affiliated with the Russian government accessed voter registration databases.”
Wahoos Beat The Biscuits
July 5, 2018
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos belted three home runs in a 7-2 win over the Montgomery Biscuits Wednesday night at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala. Jose Siri paced the Wahoos offense with 2-for-3 night including a grand slam in the second inning. It gave the Blue Wahoos a 5-0 lead, and Pensacola cruised the rest of the way.
Siri opened the game with a triple that almost got out of the park in the first inning. He scored on a Shed Long groundout to put the Wahoos ahead 1-0 in the first inning. It was one of two RBI for Long in the game. The other was on an opposite field home run in the third inning. Mitch Nay made it a 7-0 Blue Wahoos lead with a solo blast to left field in the fifth inning.
Daniel Wright (W, 4-5) made another strong start for Pensacola. He allowed just two runs over 6.2 innings with only one walk and six strikeouts. He earned his fourth win of the year. Biscuits starter Benton Moss (L, 1-3) was saddled with six of the Wahoos runs over three innings in his third loss of the year.
The Blue Wahoos have now won 10 of their last 11 games. Pensacola will try to make it 11 of 12 on Thursday night with RHP Wyatt Strahan (5-7, 6.33) on the mound against RHP Brandon Lawson (2-0, 5.49). First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. from Riverwalk Stadium.
Details Released In Wreck That Killed Local Man Last Saturday
July 4, 2018
A Cantonment man riding a motorized bicycle was killed last Saturday in Milton, according to information released Wednesday by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Joshua Lockart, 27, was leaving a private driveway on Charlois Road at 9:11 a.m. June 30 when he was struck by a Nissan Sentra driven by 29-year old Elizabeth Bryant of Milton. The FHP said Lockart had limited visibility due to overgrown trees and bushes and was unable to see the car.
Lockart was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where he later died. Bryant was not injured.
Lockart was a 2010 graduate of Northview High School.
The Florida Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Division is continuing their investigation.
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Missing Man Found Deceased After Motorcycle Crash
July 4, 2018
A missing Milton man was found deceased early Wednesday morning after a motorcycle crash.
Stephen Henry, 24, was found on County Road 184 near Old Hickory Hammock Road. The FHP said his motorcycle left the roadway and collided with a utility pole. The accident was discovered at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday.
Henry had been reported missing June 28. The FHP did not specify if they believe the accident happened then, or if the crash occurred Wednesday.
The investigation is continuing.
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Two Injured In Highway 29, West Roberts Wreck
July 4, 2018
Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon at Highway 29 at West Roberts Road.
The accident happened shortly before 1 p.m. Two other people involved in the accident refused medical transport.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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4th Of July: Where To Celebrate With Fireworks Shows, Other Fun Events
July 4, 2018
Here’s a guide to public, non-profit Fourth of July Fireworks shows and events cross the North Escambia area:
Pensacola – Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration 2018 - For the 29th year, area Sertoma organizations are hosting the largest fireworks display on the Gulf Coast over Pensacola Bay on Wednesday, July 4 at 9 p.m. There will beactivities throughout the day in Seville Square, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., including arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live entertainment and a free children’s area. Free Sparks & Stars performance from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra at the Hunter Amphitheater in Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park is at 7:30 p.m.
Pensacola Beach Fourth of July Fireworks - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Celebrate your independence with fireworks on the sound side of the island.The best viewing spots would be from the Portofino Boardwalk or Quietwater Beach.
Jay Celebration – July 4 - The day begins with the annual Celebration Freedom 5K Run at Bray-Hendricks Park. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., $25. Live music, food, facing painting, bouncy houses and more fun for the family begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dark.
Milton Riverfest – Downtown Milton. Car show 9 am. to noon Elmira Street, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. children’s activity area at north gazebo, wet slides 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. South Willing Street, duck race 5 p.m., live entertainment north gazebo 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., fireworks at dark over Blackwater River launced from south of the railroad trestle.
East Brewton July 4 – Live music begins at 5 p.m., duck race and more. Fireworks at dark.
Farm Hill Methodist Church – On July 4, Farm Hill Methodist Church will have an old fashioned Independence Day celebration fundraiser from 3-9 p.m. with food, games, a huge water slide and bounce house, and fireworks at dark. Donations will be accepted to help church youth with the cost of an Appalachian mission trip.
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Milestone Reached In Rebuilding Of Tornado Ravaged 114 Year Old Century Church
July 4, 2018
A milestone was reached Tuesday in the rebuilding of a church damaged beyond repair in a February 15, 2016, EF-3 tornado in Century when the cupola with a cross on placed on top.
Pensacola architect Carter Quina designed the new church to look much like the old building. It will include windows, pews, light fixtures, woodwork and more salvaged from the old church.
The Century United Methodist Church was built in 1902, just after Century was established by The Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company. It was constructed of virgin long leaf pine, with interior detail and finish that created a reverent place for worship.
For over 114 years, the sanctuary helped to provide comfort and inspiration to Century residents with weekly services, as well as special occasions such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Time took its toll on the familiar old building, along with a fire and hurricanes. The February 15, 2016, EF-3 tornado that struck Century dealt a blow from which the building could not be recovered. Many architectural details were salvaged before the structure had to be dismantled.
A groundbreaking was held in late January; church members hope to be in the new church building by Christmas. Meanwhile, they are continuing to meet in their Annex Building across the street.
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Pensacola’s White Drops $2.77 Million On Attorney General Race
July 4, 2018
Former Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Ashley Moody continues to post six-figure contribution totals, while her opponent in the Republican primary for attorney general, state Rep. Frank White, has started to dig into his campaign treasury to pay for ads, new finance reports show.
On the Democratic side of the race to replace term-limited Attorney General Pam Bondi, Rep. Sean Shaw of Tampa maintains a big lead in the fundraising contest over Ryan Torrens, a lawyer from Hillsborough County.
White, a Pensacola Republican, spent more than $1 million, mostly on advertising, from June 1 to June 22, while raising $84,200, according to campaign finance reports posted on the state Division of Elections website.
White released a pair of commercials last month that are part of a statewide TV ad buy that is expected to run up to the Aug. 28 primary. The first criticizes politicians, liberal judges and elites that “threaten the Constitution and mock our values.” The second ad highlights White’s pro-life stance and support for the National Rifle Association and President Donald Trump.
White, who serves as general counsel and chief financial officer for the chain of Sandy Sansing auto dealerships, has put $2.77 million of his own money into the race.
White had about $2.4 million on hand as of June 22.
Of the $84,200 raised between June 1 and June 22, $39,000 came from other auto dealerships and real estate companies tied to those dealerships.
Braman auto dealerships and real estate companies in South Florida accounted for $24,000.
by Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida
Wahoos Walk Off In Stunning Fashion
July 4, 2018
The Wahoos mounted a late-game comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning as they defeated the Mississippi Braves 4-3 in Tuesday night’s ballgame at Blue Wahoos Stadium in front of a sellout crowd.
Pensacola entered the ninth inning trailing Mississippi 3-0. The Braves looked to Adam McCreery to secure the win for them in the inning. McCreery issued a leadoff walk to Gavin LaValley to start the inning. With one out from a Chris Okey fly out to center field, McCreery then threw a wild pitch to Taylor Sparks that put LaValley on second base. Sparks reached on a throwing error by McCreery that moved LaValley to third. McCreery was relieved by Chad Sobotka after he hit TJ Friedl with a pitch, to have the bases loaded for the Wahoos. Jose Siri got the Wahoos on the board with a sac fly to left field that scored LaValley to cut the lead to 3-1. Shed Long came to the plate and smashed a line drive RBI single that plated Taylor Sparks to make it a one-run game. With Mitch Nay batting, Sobotka threw a wild pitch that scored Friedl from third. M-Braves catcher Carlos Martinez tried to throw Friedl out at the plate, but his errant throw went up the first base line and Long scrambled around all the way from first to score the winning run.
Despite not factoring in the decision, Mississippi starter Bryse Wilson had a solid outing for the M-Braves. The Braves prospect pitched seven shutout innings allowing one walk, five hits, and a season-high nine strikeouts.
The Wahoos head to Montgomery Wednesday to battle the Biscuits in a four-game road trip. Daniel Wright (3-5, 4.23) will open the series for Pensacola, and RHP Benton Moss (1-2, 3.42) will take the hill for Montgomery