Medical Marijuana Left Out Of Special Session
June 5, 2017
Next week’s special legislative session focused on funding for education and economic development won’t include medical marijuana, at least for now.
House and Senate leaders remained hopeful that they could strike a deal on the framework for carrying out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadly legalizing medical marijuana. But if they don’t reach agreement before the special session ends, the Legislature is unlikely to take up the issue later this summer, according to a top senator.
Gov. Rick Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House Speaker Richard Corcoran announced Friday they had agreed on the parameters of a three-day special session, slated to start Wednesday, to address education and economic-development issues.
The special session was also expected to include pot, after lawmakers failed to reach consensus during this spring’s regular session on a measure to implement the November constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana for patients with a wide range of debilitating medical conditions.
But Scott didn’t include marijuana in his call for the Legislature to come back to town.
Even so, the House “has communicated to the … Senate that this is an issue we believe must be addressed and that we are prepared to expand the call to address the implementation of the constitutional amendment approved by the voters during the 2016 election,” Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, said in a Friday memo to House members announcing the special session.
Sen. Bill Galvano, a Bradenton Republican who is slated to take over as president of the Senate late next year, told The News Service of Florida that lawmakers have yet to strike a deal on implementation of the medical marijuana amendment.
Lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a key sticking point — how many retail outlets the state’s marijuana operators would be allowed to run — during the regular session that ended last month.
The House backed a plan that would limit the number of dispensaries for each operator at 100, while the Senate favored a proposal that would have established a cap of 15 storefronts for each vendor.
The House and Senate remain divided on the issue, Galvano said Friday.
“At this point, it’s where, from my knowledge, we’re still where we left off on the dispensary issue. I don’t have information that that’s changed at this point,” he said, adding that House and Senate bills were “very, very close” by the end of the regular session.
The Legislature’s failure to pass a marijuana measure prompted calls from critics and supporters of the amendment to address the issue during a special session, something Corcoran and Negron said they supported. Without legislative action, more of the responsibility for the regulatory framework would fall on the state Department of Health.
But Galvano sounded cryptic about the possibility of a separate special session to deal with the regulatory framework for medical marijuana if lawmakers don’t agree during next week’s session.
“We still want to try to get something resolved next week. If we cannot, I don’t know that waiting a month or two is going to make a difference,” he said.
John Morgan, the Orlando trial lawyer who largely bankrolled the ballot initiative, encouraged lawmakers to take up the implementation of the amendment, supported by more than 71 percent of voters in November.
“Let’s get `er done,” Morgan, who said he was willing to invest up to $100 million in the pot industry, tweeted.
Ben Pollara, who managed the political committee that backed the amendment but who has recently split with Morgan over the dispensary caps, called the absence of the marijuana issue in the special session “a gigantic disappointment.”
“People are going to be outraged by this,” said Pollara, the executive director of Florida for Care, an organization backed by the medical marijuana industry.
by Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida
Five People Injured In Highway 29 Crash In Cantonment
June 5, 2017
At least five people, including three juveniles, were reportedly injured in a two vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 5:55 p.m. on Highway 29 at Woodland Street, near the Cantonment Fire Station. Most, if not all, of the injured were reportedly not properly restrained.
Further details have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia Weekly Meeting Schedule
June 5, 2017
Here are meetings scheduled for the week of June 5-9 in Escambia County:
Monday, June 5
RESTORE Multi-Year Implementation Plan Kickoff Meeting, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 6
Planning Board-Rezoning, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 8:30 a.m. (Agenda)
Planning Board-Regular, Escambia County Central Office Complex , 3363 West Park Place, 8:35 a.m. (Agenda)
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 1:30 p.m. (Agenda)
Wednesday, June 7
Contractor Competency Board, Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, 9 a.m.
Thursday, June 8
BCC Regular Meeting, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 5:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School Scheduled At Many Area Churches
June 5, 2017
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition for many area children. Here is a list of upcoming VBS events in the North Escambia area. To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment June 5-9
The First Baptist Church of Cantonment will host their VBS, Galactic Starveyors, June 5 – 9, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for children who have completed Pre-K through fourth grade. For more information call (850) 968-9135.
First Baptist Church of Canoe June 4-8
“Geared Up for God” VBS June 4-8 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.
First Assembly of God Atmore June 5-9
The First Assembly of God in Atmore will hold a “On The Farm: Growing God’s Way” VBS June 5-9 from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The theme is Galactic Starveyors for ages 3 years to 6th grade.
First United Methodist Church, Atmore, June 11-15
First United Methodist Church, Atmore, will have VBS June 11 through 15 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The theme is Maker Fun Factory for Ages nursery through the 6th grade.
First Baptist Church of Bratt, June 12-16
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold Galactic Starveyors VBS June 12-16 from 8:30 until 11:30 each morning.
Woodbine United Methodist Church June 12-16
Woodbine United Methodist Church will host their VBS, “Gadgets & Gizmos”, Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for children in grades K-4 through 5th grade. Registration in advance by visiting the church registration desk, the church website at www.woodbinechurch.org or in person on the day of the event. For more information visit our website, www.woodbinechurch.org or call the church office at (850) 995-0007.
Jay First Baptist Church, June 12-16
Galactic Starveyors VBS June 12-16 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Jay First Baptist Church for grades K-6.
Plainview Baptist Church June 12-16
Plainview Baptist Church at 1101 West Nine Mile Road will hold VBS June 12-16 fro 9 a.m. until noon for ages 5 years through sixth grade. Call (850) 476-3845 for information.
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church June 14-23
The Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS June 14-23, from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Southern Harbor Mennonite Church, located at 6211 W Hwy 4, near Bratt. Children ages five years through ninth grade are welcome. Transportation is available. For more information, call Anthony Schneider at (850) 516-7701.
Highland Baptist Church, Molino June 19-23
Highland Baptist Church in Molino will hold Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School June 19 through June 23 from 5:30 until 8:30 each night. For more information or a registration form, email vbs2017hbc@gmail.com.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church June 19-23
“Galactic Starveyors” VBS will be held June 19-23 from 6:00 until 8:30 nightly at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, 5741 Arthur Brown Road.
VBS at Victory Assembly of God June 19-23
Kidz 4 Christ will present Go BIG! a VBS Event on Monday, June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Open for all children Pre-K through 5th grade. For more information call (850) 587-2295 or visit www.victorycan.org.
First Baptist Church Of Atmore June 19-23
The First Baptist Church of Atmore will hold Maker Fun Factory VBS Monday June 19 through Friday, June 23 from 5:30 until 8:00 nightly. For more information call the church office at (251) 368-8177.
Charity Baptist Church, Cantonment June 19-23
Charity Baptist Church at 1675 West Roberts Road in Cantonment will have VBS June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. daily. (850) 937-0004 for details.
Cornerstone Christian Church, Jay, June 19-23
Cornerstone Christian Church at 14047 Alabama Street in Jay will hold VBS for ages 4-12 from 6-8 p.m. June 19-23.
Jay United Methodist Church, June 19-23
Jay United Methodist Church will present VBS June 19-23 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily for students Pre-K to just completed the fifth grade.
Oakfield Union Missionary Baptist Church June 28-30
Oakfield Union Missionary Baptist Church at 459 Hancock Lane in Brent presents “The Faith Run: On Course with God!” VBS, June 28th – 30th, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. for ages 4 to adults. For more information call (850) 525-4959.
Department Of Corrections Asks Federal Judge To Reject Hepatitis Arguments
June 5, 2017
The Florida Department of Corrections this week asked a federal judge to reject arguments that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing “cutting edge” drugs to prisoners with hepatitis C.
Three inmates filed a class-action lawsuit in May alleging that the department is failing to provide proper care to thousands of prisoners with liver-damaging hepatitis C.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Tallahassee, contends that the prison system has not provided a relatively new type of drug — known as direct-acting antivirals — effective in treating the disease. The lawsuit alleges violations of the U.S. Constitution, the Americans with Disabilities Act and a federal law known as the Rehabilitation Act.
But in a motion filed Tuesday, the Department of Corrections argued that a judge should dismiss the allegations dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
In the motion, the department said the lawsuit includes a “fundamental defect — alleged improper medical treatment decisions cannot serve as the basis for claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.” The department said treatment is being provided to the plaintiffs in the case.
“Thus, the true issue is what level of medical treatment is required under the Constitution, not whether plaintiffs are being discriminated against by the care being provided by the FDOC (Department of Corrections),” the motion said. “Plaintiffs’ attempt to impose a standard of care on the FDOC’s medical services through an ADA/RA cause of action is improper as suggested” by U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
Among the cases the department cited in the motion was a 2005 decision by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a high-profile legal battle about removing the feeding tube of brain-damaged Florida woman Terri Schiavo. The department said the Schiavo decision backs up its argument that medical decisions cannot be the basis for claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
While Tuesday’s motion seeks dismissal of the prisoners’ arguments under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act, it does not request dismissal of the claim under the U.S Constitution’s Eighth Amendment, which bars cruel and unusual punishment.
by The News Service of Florida
Molino Park Elementary Presents Pre-K To Second Grade Awards
June 5, 2017
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following year-end awards to students in grades Pre-K through second:
PRE-K AWARDS
Stellar Sunny Day Award
- Addison Blackburn
- Alexis Blackburn
- Savannah Borden
- Kyler Cayson
- Lola Chavers
- Ryleigh Crabtree
- Ella Gilmore
- Sydney Gilmore
- Charina Godwin
- Colton Herring
- Niyanna Hicks
- Shylee McElhannon
- Mady Madril
- Walker Maughon
- Audrina Miller
- Wyatt Mothershed
- Devine Papillion
- Emma Rockhill
- Emberly Settle
- Landyn Toombs
- Trinity Wenzel
Super Sunny Day Award
- Damon Andrews
- Daniel Andrews
- Colton Borelli
- Carter Chafin
- Luke Eady
- Parker Gilmore
- Connor Hiscutt
- Jeremy Jackson
- Rylee Kendall
- Brian Sanders
- Hunter Smith
Sunny Days
- Logan Brown
- Sawyer Brown
- Perfect Attendance
- Parker Gilmore
Most Books Read in Mrs.Hamric’s Class
- Addison Blackburn – 320
- Alexis Blackburn – 320
- Ryleigh Crabtree – 280
- Connor Hiscutt – 211
KINDERGARTEN AWARDS
Academic Achievement
- Abigail Adams
- Kaeden Chamness
- Presley Davey
- Hilde Davis
- Lillyth Dekker
- Joshua Douglas
- Brayden Edmonson
- Abigail Ednave
- Braelyn Enfinger
- Jackson Erickson
- Elam Fayard
- Chase Gilmore
- Kaylee Harris
- Trent Herring
- Si’arah Johnson
- Tessa Kendrick
- Greyson Maughon
- Kaylee Moore
- Logan Sanders
- Peyton Sapp
- Brenley Siu
- Zanylah Staten
- Skye Tanton
- Ryan Ward
- Lydia Weidenborner
Good Citizenship
- Davi-yon Abrams
- Abigail Adams
- Kameron Brown
- Kaeden Chamness
- Daneigh Clifford
- Preley Davey
- Hilde Davis
- Eli Davis
- Kaylee Davis
- Lillyth Dekker
- Joshua Douglas
- Brayden Edmonson
- Abigail Ednave
- Braelyn Enfinger
- Jackson Erickson
- Elam Fayard
- Chase Gilmore
- Jepp Godwin
- Shyne Hamilton
- Kaylee Harris
- Trent Herring
- Kamari Hutchinson
- Tessa Kendrick
- Greyson Maughon
- Kaylee Moore
- Makayla Morales
- Abby Nigam
- Logan Sanders
- Peyton Sapp
- Brenley Siu
- Zanylah Staten
- Skye Tanton
- Lydia Weidenborner
- Mileigh Weldon
- Payton Woodward
- Bailey Yuhasz
Academic Transformation
- Aila Davis
- Donovan Johnson
FIRST GRADE
A Honor Roll
- Landon Brown
- Ruby Driver
- Carmen Garcia
- Nicole Garcia
- Presley Spikes
- Alena Staneart
A/B Honor Roll
- Aadan Adams
- Addysen Bolen
- Gracyn Campbell
- Rahanna Chiles
- Alyssa Creel
- Chris Croll
- Jakob Cutting
- Gabe Finlay
- Jordyn Gibbs
- Jayben Gibson
- Kensee Gibson
- Conner Goetter
- Jaylie Hall
- Brylee Hassebrock
- Valerie Hassebrock
- Kristopher Hawthorne
- Aubrey Jacobi
- Omar Jacobs
- Morgan Jenkins
- Emily Maughon
- Tristan Norton
- Danika Payne
- Maximus Ridgley
- Tucker Scully
- McKinley Shoemo
- Wyatt Sisson
- Tucker Spruill
- Gavin Switzer
- Braelyn Wiley
Perfect Attendance
- Marc Arnold
- Brylee Hassebrock
Good Citizenship
- Aadan Adams
- Jordan Allen
- Addysen Bolen
- Landon Brown
- Halee Burkett
- Gracyn Campbell
- Hunter Chance
- Rahanna Chiles
- Alyssa Creel
- Jakob Cutting
- Ruby Driver
- Devyn Dyer
- Carmen Garcia
- Nicole Garcia
- Jordyn Gibbs
- Kensee Gibson
- Conner Goetter
- Jaylie Hall
- Jackson Hallford
- Brylee Hassebrock
- Kristopher Hawthorne
- Aubrey Jacobi
- Aiden Leger
- Jidecah Lowe
- Kimree Martin
- Emily Maughon
- Tristan Norton
- Danika Payne
- Brody Ragsdale
- Maximus Ridgley
- Wyatt Sisson
- Tucker Spruill
- Alena Staneart
- Braelyn Wiley
- Abigail Williams
- Connor Wiltbank
- Tucker Scully
- McKinley Shoemo
- Presley Spikes
Most Improved
- Addie Adams
- Devlyn Bullard
- Jidecah Lowe
SECOND GRADE
A Honor Roll
- Jayden Arredondo
- Tristan Buck
- Brielle Garcia
- Khloe Gibson
- Savannah Gilmore
- Addison Parsons
A/B Honor Roll
- D’Marcus America
- Samuel Ard
- Aunaleah Arredondo
- Camden Borelli
- Asher Creighton
- Dalton Davidson
- Aidden Edmonson
- Jagger Etheridge
- Katy Galloway
- Savannah Gilmore
- Cooper Halfacre
- Landen Harris
- Taylor Hart
- Shelby Jarrell
- Emily Johnson
- Laedin Jordan
- Auric Leithe
- Chelsea Mace
- Addie Manning
- London McAnally
- John Parker Miller
- Aydan Nigam
- Grace Oliver
- Addi Pitts
- Zamari Reed
- Elias Ridgley
- Addie Salmon
- Ethan Thompson
- Rayna Thompson
- Daniel Tourney
- Charlie Walters
- Christian Ward
- Brooklynn White
- Brinleigh Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Camden Borelli
- Elijah Crites
Good Citizenship
- Aunaleah Arredondo
- Jayden Arredondo
- Kaiden Barfield
- Grace Barraclough
- Tristan Buck
- Cortez Chambers
- Asher Creighton
- Dalton Davidson
- Morgan DriverKaty Galloway
- Brielle Garcia
- Khloe Gibson
- Haydon Gulsby
- Cooper Halfacre
- Emily Johnson
- Nicholas Kahalley
- Lacie Kittrell
- Chelsea Mace
- Lizzie Madden
- McKinsey Mayne
- John Parker Miller
- Emily Moraes
- Aydan Nigam
- Grace Oliver
- Addison Parsons
- Addi Pitts
- Zamari Reed
- Elias Ridgley
- Ethan Thompson
- Daniel Tourney
- Brooklyn White
- Brinleigh Woodward
Most Improved
- Annabella Grant
- Lacie Kittrell
- Ali Langley
- John Thompson
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
June 5, 2017
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
· U.S. 98 Road Closure between A Street and Tarragona Street for Festivities- U.S. 98 will be closed between A Street and Tarragona Street from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 2 for the Pen Air Grand Fiesta Parade. Law enforcement assist with traffic control.
· Interstate 10 (I-10)/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 near the U.S. 29 interchange (Exits 10A and 10B) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Thursday, June 8 as crews perform paving and shoulder work.
o Alternating lane closures on I-10 eastbound.
o The U.S. 29 north to I-10 westbound ramp will be closed. Traffic will be detoured north to make a U-turn at Broad Street to access I-10 westbound.
o The U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp will be closed. Traffic will be detoured south to make a U-turn at Diamond Dairy Road to access I-10 eastbound.
· S.R. 30 (U.S. 98) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – The U.S. 98 westbound, right lane will be closed on either side of the 17th Avenue intersection from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 10. Tuesday, June 9 the lane restriction will take place from11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be constructing a vehicle refuge area so that damaged or disabled vehicles may be removed from the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
· N Palafox Street (U.S. 29) Underground Utility Work from Lurton Street to Hickory Street- Southbound lane closure from 8 p.m. Monday, June 5 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 as crews test and make repairs to manholes.
· I-10 Widening from Davis Highway (S.R. 291) to the Escambia Bay Bridge- Alternating lane closures on Scenic Highway (U.S. 90), between Whisper Way and Northpointe Parkway, from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 8 as crews perform paving work.
· County Road 4 Routine Bridge Inspection over Canoe Creek- Alternating lane restrictions, Tuesday, June 6 to 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. as crews perform a routine bridge inspection.
· Nine Mile Road (from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road) Widening – Salt Grass Drive will be closed from 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 8 as crews relocate utilities.
· Creighton Road (State Road (S.R.) 742) Construction Improvement Project from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway – Intermittent and alternating lane closures between 9th Avenue and Scenic Highway from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. continues as crews perform sidewalk repairs and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades.
· I-10 over Pine Forest (S.R. 297) Routine Maintenance- Westbound, right lane closed at Pine Forest Road from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 8 as crews make repairs to roadway.
· Road Ranger Service Patrol on the Pensacola Bay Bridge – Service patrol vehicles will be stationed on each of the bridges between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekends and major holidays. At other times, at least one unit will be on-call and available to respond within 30 minutes. Road Ranger assistance on the Pensacola Bay Bridge will be available by dialing the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP (*347).
· U.S. 29 (S.R. 95) Widening from I-10 to Nine Mile Road- Alternating lane closures continue from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road and on Nine Mile Road near the U.S. 29/ Nine Mile Road overpass as crews perform drainage and bridge operations.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest Road to U.S. 29- Alternating lane closures continue on Untreiner Avenue as crews perform jack and bore operations.
Santa Rosa County
· I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281) – Alternating lane closures on I-10 from the Escambia Bay Bridge to just east of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Thursday, June 8 as crews continue widening work. In addition, alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard near the I-10 interchange during this time as crews reconstruct the Avalon Boulevard overpass.
· I-10 Resurfacing from east of S.R. 87 to the Okaloosa County Line- Intermittent and alternating closures between the S.R. 87 interchange (Exit 31) and the Okaloosa County line from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Thursday, June 8 as crews perform paving operations. Motorists are reminded the speed limit is reduced to 60 MPH within the lane closure.
· I-10 over S.R. 87 Routine Bridge Maintenance- East and westbound lane restrictions from 8 p.m. Monday, May 22 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 23 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance.
· S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFT Boundary to Hickory Hammock Road-(County Road 184) -Traffic between County Road 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary is restricted to loads under 11-feet wide. The restriction will be in place through the completion of the project.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Saturday Driver’s License Road Tests Available
June 5, 2017
Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that Saturday road testing services will be available by appointment only on June 24 beginning at 8 a.m. at his Marcus Pointe location, 6451 North “W” Street. This service will provide road testing to new drivers seeking a Class E license as well as drivers in need of re-examination. Applicants under the age of 18 must have had their learner’s permit for a minimum of six months to be eligible to take the road test. No medical, extended road tests or other services will be available.
“I am excited to offer, for the first time, Saturday road testing for busy families. School will be back in before we know it, and offering this service will provide additional opportunities for scheduling at a more convenient time,” Lunsford said. “This is all about serving our customers well and fulfilling our vision to promote world-class customer service.”
Appointments for this special Saturday road testing must be scheduled and paid for in advance through the tax collector’s call center. Payment can be made via electronic check, credit or debit card, and a convenience fee may apply. It is expected that appointments to fill up quickly. Customers are encouraged to to schedule early. To make a Saturday appointment, call (850) 438-6500, ext. 3252.
Blue Wahoos Hold On For 3-2 Win Over BayBears
June 5, 2017
Pensacola Blue Wahoos closer Jimmy Herget turned in his longest outing this season, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings for his Southern League-leading 15th save.
Herget protected a one-run lead as the Blue Wahoos held on for a, 3-2, victory Sunday over the Mobile BayBears in Hank Aaron Stadium.
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he Blue Wahoos improved to 32-24 and with the Biloxi Shuckers loss Sunday took a two-game lead in the race for the Southern League South Division. The club is now 9-12 in one-run games this year.
Herget allowed one hit, one walk and struck out three. He now has 15 saves in 17 attempts and has struck out 41 batters in 28.1 innings. He is 1-2 with a 1.59 ERA.
Pensacola ace Tyler Mahle pitched 6.1 scoreless innings before Mobile tagged him for two runs in the seventh. Mahle got the first out of the seventh inning and then gave up singles to Mobile second baseman David Fletcher and center field Forrest Allday who both scored when BayBears first baseman Zach Houchins hit his 12th double of the season to make it a, 3-2, game.
Pensacola reliever Geoff Broussard came in and hit Wade Wass, a former Catholic High School player, with a pitch to put runners on first and second. He was then replaced by Herget, who got third baseman Andrew Daniel to fly out to left field to move Houchins and Wass to second and third. Herget intentionally walked left fielder Tim Arakawa to load the bases. But Herget got the final out of the seventh inning when he got shortstop Alberto Triunfel to hit into a force out to end the scoring threat.
Mahle improved to 7-2 on the season and dropped his ERA to 1.66. The 22-year-old right-hander struck out three batters and now has 75 on the season, which ties him for second in the Southern League.
Pensacola went ahead, 1-0, when second baseman Alex Blandino smacked his 14th double of the season to center field to score first baseman Angelo Gumbs, who reached on an error.
In the sixth inning, Aristides Aquino smashed his eighth homer of the season to put Pensacola ahead, 2-0. Blandino made it, 3-0, then hit his 15th double of the season to right field with two outs to score Gumbs, who walked.
Aquino has reached base in 20 straight games or since May 14. During the streak, the 22-year-old, who MLB Pipeline.com ranks as the sixth best prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization, has four home runs, 16 RBIs and is 24-73 or hitting .328.
Wrong Way Driver Wrecks In Post Office Parking Lot
June 4, 2017
There were no injuries when a driver wrecked in the parking lot of a local post office early Sunday morning.
The driver apparently lost control just before 1 a.m. in the 1400 block of Old Chemstrand Road, struck a “Do Not Enter” sign and two curbs before coming to rest in the parking lot of the Gonzalez Post Office. He refused medical treatment at the scene.
‘The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash.
Further information has not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
