Ignoffo Ignites Offense In 5-4 Blue Wahoos Win
June 7, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 5-4 on Saturday night. The Blue Wahoos seemed to stay one foot ahead of the Lookouts throughout the game, capitalizing on timely swings and stellar defense.
The Blue Wahoos (28-28) are back at .500 after snapping a three-game losing streak to the Lookouts (30-26) thanks to early and consistent bat pressure. Chattanooga still holds the 3-2 edge in the series, giving Pensacola an opportunity to tie it with tomorrow’s finale.
Ryan Ignoffo, playing his second straight game behind the dish, ignited the offense early with a scorching triple into deep right field to score two runs. The three-bagger was Ignoffo’s third of the season and the seventh of his four-year career.
Defensively, Ignoffo was a force to be reckoned with behind the plate. He threw out Chattanooga’s stolen bases leader Carlos Jorge at second base in the first inning and caught the swift-footed Jay Allen II in the sixth at the same bag.
Pensacola plated five runs on nine hits, drawing five walks. Including Ignoffo, four different Blue Wahoos recorded two hits each: Dillon Lewis posted a 2-for-3 night at the plate with an RBI and two runs scored, while Dylan Jasso reached in all four of his plate appearances, going 2-for-2 and drawing two walks while also scoring a run. Emaarion Boyd laid down two perfect bunts in his 2-for-3 performance and contributed a run.
The seemingly omnipresent glove of Allen wasn’t able to snag a two-out triple into right field from Ignoffo, and the previously-walked pair of Aiva Arquette and Lewis hustled home to give the Blue Wahoos an early lead.
Pensacola extended their lead in the fourth inning as a Juan Matheus sacrifice fly into deep center scored Jasso from third. Lewis later punched a single into shallow left field to send Boyd flying home from second base, giving the Wahoos their largest lead of the series at 4-0. Chattanooga starter Javier Rivera (L, 0-3) would exit after the damaging fourth and ultimately suffer the loss, having given up five hits, four runs and three walks.
The Lookouts got one back in the top of the fifth on a towering solo home run from Ruben Ibarra. They would tack on two more in the sixth on a two-RBI single by Allen, cutting the deficit down to a single run, 4-3.
It wouldn’t take long for the Blue Wahoos to respond however, as Lewis launched a triple to the warning track in center to kick off the bottom of the seventh. A Cristian Hernandez sacrifice liner into left gave Lewis space to tag up and take home to reinstate the two-run lead.
Chattanooga answered in the top of the eighth with a deep sacrifice fly into right from Allen to score Jorge, who touched home moments before the Blue Wahoos executed an inning-ending double play. The momentum wouldn’t carry over into the ninth though, as Pensacola reliever Jack Sellinger (S, 2) retired the side in order, punctuated by a strikeout on Ibarra that made Blue Wahoos Stadium erupt with cheer.
Pensacola’s Luis Palacios offered a strong start, holding the previously-potent Chattanooga offense to two hits while earning six strikeouts through 4.0 innings. Kade Bragg (W, 3-1) would walk away with the win, entering in the sixth and offering 2.0 innings of work that saw just one hit and walk allowed.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Lookouts on Sunday afternoon.
written by Maddy Branning
Cottage Hill Water Works: Boil Water Notice For Williams Ditch Road
June 6, 2026
Cottage Hill Water Works has issued a boil water notice for 24 Williams Ditch Road to 609 Williams Ditch Road due to a water main break.
There was a water main break at 230 Williams Ditch Road on Saturday morning. Neighboring streets may experience low water pressure. Crews were working as quickly as possible to make the necessary repairs.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water in the area that is used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
For more information, contact the utility’s office at at (850) 968-5485
This story will be updated when the boil water notice is rescinded.
Flomaton Police Charge Man With Sexual Abuse
June 6, 2026
The Flomaton Police Department has arrested a man after an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.
The Flomaton Police Department arrested Anthony Lucero; he was charged with sexual abuse and booked into the Escambia County (Alabama) Detention Center. According to Police Chief Justin Hetrick, officers launched an immediate investigation after the allegations were disclosed to law enforcement, subsequently establishing probable cause for the arrest.
Hetrick said the case remains an active investigation.
“The Flomaton Police Department is committed to thoroughly investigating allegations involving crimes against children and vulnerable persons and will continue to work diligently to ensure the safety of our community,” Hetrick said.
Escambia Felon Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possession of Firearms
June 6, 2026
An Escambia County felon has been sentenced on federal firearms charges.
Jason Wayne Coleman, 41, was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
This serial felon has been a criminal menace to our communities for far too long, but thanks to the excellent work of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office with support from our federal law enforcement partners, he will now spend years behind bars where he belongs,” John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, said “This successful prosecution by my office is yet another win under Operation Take Back America, through which President Donald J. Trump and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have directed the Department of Justice to deploy its full might toward removing violent career criminals, like this defendant, from our streets to deliver the safe, crime-free communities our citizens deserve.”
Court documents reflect that the defendant, a multi-time convicted felon who is legally barred from possessing firearms, was out on bond after being arrested in Indiana for firearm-related charges in January 2022. On October 2, 2024, a deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was on routine patrol when he conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Coleman. He attempted to flee on foot from the deputy, but was apprehended. In addition to having a suspended driver’s license, Coleman was found to be in possession of a loaded .32 caliber handgun under the driver’s seat of the vehicle as well as marijuana.
Coleman was arrested but was able to bond out of jail.
On May 13, 2025, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a motorized minibike being driven by the defendant. While arresting Coleman for driving on a suspended license and resisting law enforcement, deputies located a loaded .38-caliber revolver in his pocket.
The case involved a joint investigation by the ATF and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
FCA Presents Softball, Baseball Extra Inning Awards
June 6, 2026
The Northwest Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently named their Extra Inning winners from area softball and baseball teams.
Winners included Northview Baseball’s Jackson Bridges, Tate Baseball’s Bryton McLellan, and Tate Softball’s Emorie Nelson.
Winner were:
SOFTBALL
- Escambia — Armani Westbrooks
- Gulf Breeze — Sally Alberson
- Milton — Faith Cain
- PHS — Alexiah Federico
- Pensacola Catholic — Aubree Baldwin
- Pine Forest — Kelsey Bumgarner
- Tate — Emorie Nelson
- West Florida Tech — Leianna Wagner
BASEBALL
- East Hill — Brayden Page
- Escambia — Caleb Bates
- Milton — Sayler Melton
- Navarre — Connor Dobson
- Northview — Jackson Bridges
- PHS — Gianni Dian
- Pensacola Catholic — Reed Rhodes
- Tate — Bryton McLellan
- West Florida Tech — Keelan Boyd
- PSC — Jackson Kohr
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Blue Wahoos Blanked 4-0 By Lookouts
June 6, 2026
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos fell to the Chattanooga Lookouts by a final score of 4-0 on Friday night as hits came too few and far in-between to put runs on the board for the home side.
Lookouts starter Johnathan Harmon (W, 5-2) dominated with seven strong innings, relenting just two singles to the Blue Wahoos while striking out six. Pensacola’s Orlando Ortiz-Mayr (L, 0-2) put up his longest outing of the season, dealing six innings that saw six hits, three earned runs, a lone walk and five strikeouts.
With tonight’s loss, the Blue Wahoos (27-28) fell below the .500 mark for the first time since May 22. The Lookouts (29-25) improved to 3-1 in the series and have held Pensacola to just two total runs across the past three games.
Dillon Lewis, Cristian Hernández and Juan Matheus were the only Blue Wahoos to record a hit on the night, each being singles. It proved difficult for Pensacola to string together productive at-bats as the Lookouts defense turned three 6-4-3 double plays to prevent any buildup of momentum.
Back-to-back doubles put Chattanooga up in the second inning as Ruben Ibarra doubled home Ryan McCrystal with a liner down the third baseline. Ibarra raced home on a single into center by Cade Hunter in the following at-bat, giving the Lookouts the early 2-0 edge.
Chattanooga extended their lead in the fifth as a Jay Allen II single sent home Carlos Jorge. They’d add another in the top of the ninth with a Dominic Pitelli double into the corner of right field, scoring Zavier Warren to solidify the 4-0 shutout.
Pensacola relievers Holt Jones, Livan Reinoso and Colby Martin offered an inning of work each following Ortiz-Mayr’s exit after the sixth. In their combined three innings, the trio allowed two hits, a walk and one run.
written by Maddy Branning
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Lookouts on Saturday night.
Century Looks for Solutions To Address Yard Trash Can Frustrations
June 5, 2026
Residents and town officials are not happy with the services provided by Waste Pro, the town’s first new solid waste provider in over 30 years. However, officials say it’s not Waste Pro’s fault.
Specifically, town council members are expressing concern with the “black can.” It’s a green can with a black lid intended for yard waste, and they say it’s not practical to fit many tree limbs and other yard debris in the can.
“I’ve tried and tried,” Council member John Bass said at a council meeting earlier this year. “You just can’t.”
The single can for yard waste was negotiated by the town and is in their contract with Waste Pro, which costs town citizens $10.47 per month more than the rate charged by the previous provider. The town sought a new provider after determining that it was losing money on solid waste and a grapple truck used to collect yard waste was simply beyond repair.
During an open discussion this week, council members discussed revisiting the contract and trying to find solutions to return to collecting a higher volume of yard waste—without forcing citizens to fit everything into a single can.
“We just had two different understandings…so it’s really no one’s fault. Now we just need to try to get together to figure out a solution,” Bass said Tuesday night. “All I’m trying to say is let’s get into a discussion.”
“Our ultimate goal is to make sure that our citizens are being taken care of,” Council President Dynette Lewis said. “They’re speaking, and we’re hearing.”
Mayor Ben Boutwell agreed that improvement is needed, but the town must find a way that does not mean the town reverts to losing money.
“100%. I will take care of the citizens, but the Town of Century isn’t losing money, and that’s what it boils down to,” Boutwell said. “I’m not being ugly here, I promise you. I love my community, but we have to run it as a business.”
Pictured: A Waste Pro sanitation truck turns on a Century street. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Didgeridoo Down Under Show Visits Century Library; Coming To Molino Saturday
June 5, 2026
An epic adventure to “The Land Down Under” came to life on Thursday at the Century Branch Library, bringing Australian music, culture, and high-energy fun to local residents.
The library hosted the Didgeridoo Down Under Show, an interactive performance that fused comedy, character building, and storytelling with loads of audience movement. Attendees moved and grooved to the pulsing, otherworldly rhythms of the didgeridoo—an instrument played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years.
The educational and motivational show also introduced the audience to amazing Australian creatures like a live blue-tongued skink and several plushies.
The Didgeridoo Down Under Show will be presented again at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Molino Library.
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Driving Exams For Teens Available Saturday, June 6 During Special Event
June 5, 2026
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office has opened a limited number of Saturday driving test appointments for new drivers taking their first road test.
Appointments will be available on Saturday, June 6, at the Brentwood Office at 5045 North Palafox. These testing slots are intended for first-time drivers seeking to earn their Florida driver license.
Due to limited availability, eligible customers are encouraged to schedule their appointments as soon as possible. Appointments must be made online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
Intruder Found Inside Century House Remodel Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession
June 5, 2026
An active home remodel in the 8700-block of North Century Boulevard led to the burglary arrest of a Flomaton man after the homeowner discovered an intruder inside the residence.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the homeowner arrived at the property to find Hubert Lamer Johnson sitting in a chair inside. Johnson allegedly admitted to smashing a front window to gain access to the structure.
Responding deputies searched Johnson and uncovered a glass pipe with methamphetamine residue, steel wool, and loose loose-leaf contraband. A Batman-themed backpack sitting immediately next to Johnson was also found to contain plastic baggies filled with synthetic cannabis and methamphetamine, alongside various personal hygiene items, according to an arrest report.
The homeowner reported that a stove and refrigerator had also been stolen from the property earlier in the week. An unnamed individual later returned the appliances, informing the homeowner that Johnson had sold the items to him.
Johnson was arrested and transported to the Escambia County Jail. He faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $26,000.