Portwood Drives In Four As Northview Shuts Out Baker
April 7, 2026
Northview 11, Baker 6
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators on the road on Monday night 11-6 as Jase Portwood drove in four runs as he went 3-4.
Portwood had a one-run single in the first, a two-run double in the fourth, and a one-run double in the sixth inning.
Baker held a 6-1 lead after one inning, but Northview powered back with a seven-run fourth inning and a three-run sixth.
Harrison earned the win for the Chiefs, surrendering two hits and no runs in four innings, walking two and striking out five. Bryant Mason threw one and two-thirds innings of scoreless baseball, striking out three and walking one.
Luke Chavers and Taylor Curtis were both 2-4 for the night.
Northview will wrap up its 2026 season with a road trip on Thursday to Pensacola Catholic.
Northview 17, Baker 4 (JV)
Tyler McAnally was 2-3 with five RBIs as the Northview Chiefs JV beat Baker 17-4 in two innings at Baker.
Karson Miller and Brentley Guy each added two hits and two RBIs.
In a single inning, Tyler McAnally earned the win on the mound for the Chiefs, surrendering three hits and four unearned runs in one inning, striking out two and walking one Gator.
Tate 4, West Florida 1 (Freshmen)
The Tate Freshmen beat West Florida 4-1 on Monday to finish the season at 8-4-1.
Grayson McLellan earned the win for Tate, surrendering three hits and one run in five innings, striking out fix and walking three.
Frederick Woods III, AJ Williams, Trent Madden, and Carter Stewart each had one hit for Tate.
Northview Chiefs Varsity And JV Beat Baker
April 7, 2026
Northview 12, Baker 0
The Northview Lady Chiefs shut out the Baker Gators 12-0 on Monday in Baker. Kylee Langham went 3-3 for the Lady Chiefs.
Daviona Randolph and Avery Stuckey each had three RBIs apiece.
Starting in the circle for Northview, Mikayla McAnally surrendered three hits and no runs in three innings while striking out six and walking two. Peyton Womack pitched two innings in relief, giving up one hit, striking out two and walking one.
Up next, the Chiefs will host Jay on Thursday and Destin on Friday.
Northview 8, Baker 7 (JV)
The Northview Chiefs held off the Baker JV for an 8-7 win on Monday.
Brooklynn Allen gave up two hits and four runs in four innings, striking out nine and walking six.
Kinley White went 1-3 with three RBIs, while Presley Davey and Natalia Morales each added two hits for the Chiefs.
Fire Destroys Cantonment Mobile Home Monday Afternoon
April 6, 2026
Fire destroyed a mobile home on Well Line Road in Cantonment on Monday afternoon.
The fire was reported about 3 p.m. in the 400 block of Well Line Road, just west of Morris Avenue.
The structure was fully involved and had collapsed before it was reported to Escambia County Fire Rescue. It was not immediately clear if the home was currently occupied.
There were no injuries reported, and no word on the cause of the fire. Well Line Road was completely closed s firefighters battled the blaze.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Grand Slam: Tate’s Strike Out Cancer Game Nears $300,000 For Charities
April 6, 2026
By the time the Aggies won Friday night, Tate softball’s annual Strike Out Cancer Game was near an incredible $300,000 raised in the fight against cancer over the past 16 years.
“It’s not about y’all,” Wyatt said to the teams Friday night. “We are just providing some entertainment. It’s about all of these survivors that are courageous and have to deal with something that I never want to have to deal with.”
“Back in 2010 we had our first cancer game. We raised a little over $2,500. In 2022, we raised over $30,000. Since then it has gone up and up,” Wyatt said. “That is what amazes me.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
Friday night was Wyatt’s final Strike Out Cancer Game at Tate High School; she has announced her retirement from coaching at the end of this season.
The West Florida Jaguars have played in the game for years, because “they are not cheap like other schools,” Wyatt quipped. Friday night, they arrived with a $3,512 check.
The umpires not only provided their time for the game, they came with a $5,000 check. And they work for free and give back every single year.
“If the next coach of Tate High School is sitting somewhere in the stands, please don’t let this game go under. Keep it going because these kids and parents and cancer people truly, truly enjoy it.”
“Cancer sucks.”
During Friday night’s game, the Tate Aggies walked off with a 5-4 in over West Florida. For a game action photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
West Roberts Road Lane Closures Begins Tuesday, Continue Into Summer
April 6, 2026
Temporary lane closures and detours on West Roberts Road that will continue into the summer are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
A portion of West Roberts Road between Stallion Road and Highway 29 will experience temporary lane closures with detours beginning Tuesday, April 7 while crews install new stormwater culvert crossings beneath the roadway.
Work will be completed in two phases:
- Phase one: Lanes will be closed along West Roberts Road between Tate Road and Highway 29 beginning Tuesday, April 7. Work is expected to be completed by Tuesday, June 2.
- Phase two: Lanes will be closed along West Roberts Road between Stallion Road and Tate Road beginning Tuesday, June 2. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, July 24.
Traffic on West Roberts Road will be detoured along Stallion Road, East Kingsfield Road, Tate Road, and Highway 29.
Residents, pedestrians, local traffic and emergency vehicles will have access to properties within the work area at all times; however, there may be short periods when a driveway or entrance may be blocked temporarily as equipment and materials are moved during construction.
North Escambia Students Take Top Honors At District 4-H Public Speaking Competition
April 6, 2026
The Florida 4-H Public Speaking district competition was held recently.
Escambia County Public Schools winners were:
- 4th Grade 1st Place: Bennett Campbell, R.C. Lipscomb Elementary
- 5th Grade 1st Place: Elliot Reeser, R.C. Lipscomb Elementary
- 6th Grade 1st Place: Ryann Gibbs, Ransom Middle
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Honoring the Fallen: ECSO Unveils New Custom-Wrapped Honor Guard Van
April 6, 2026
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has a new custom-wrapped Honor Guard van.
The van pays tribute to brave ECSO deputies who have sacrificed their lives. It also allows our Honor Guard to stand alongside agencies across the country, honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
The custom wrap was funded by the non-profit Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Foundation.
Florida Gas Prices Top $4 For The First Time In Four Years, AAA Says
April 6, 2026
Florida gas prices are now above $4 per gallon for the first time in four years. The state average surged 28 cents last week, reaching a high of $4.23 per gallon, before declining three cents through the weekend.
In Escambia County, the average price was actually the cheapest in Florida at $3.91 per gallon. A low of $2.84 was available in North Escambia on Sunday at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
“The average Florida driver now pays about $20 more to fill up than a month ago,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices are climbing quickly because crude oil prices are surging as the conflict with Iran disrupts global fuel supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz still largely closed, ongoing uncertainty continues to push energy markets and prices higher.”
Crude oil prices have risen nearly 60 percent since the start of the conflict. Last week, oil prices moved into triple digits for the first time in four years. That matters because roughly half of what drivers pay at the pump is driven by the cost of crude oil.
On Thursday, U.S. crude oil prices settled at $111.54 per barrel. That marked a 12 percent increase, or nearly $12 per barrel, from the previous week. This increase could trigger another round of rising gas prices in the coming days.
In total, Florida gas prices have jumped as much as $1.35 per gallon over the past month, rising from $2.88 per gallon to more than $4.20. That represents a 47% increase in just one month and adds roughly $20 to the cost of filling a 15 gallon gas tank. Sunday’s state average of $4.21 per gallon was 25 cents more than a week ago, 97 cents more than last month, $1.01 per gallon more than this time last year.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Wahoos, Biscuits Postponed Due To Rain; Makeup Scheduled For Late April
April 6, 2026
Sunday’s game between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Montgomery Biscuits was postponed due to rain.
Because the Blue Wahoos and Biscuits do not play in Pensacola for the remainder of the first half schedule, the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader during an upcoming six-game series in Montgomery April 21-26 at DABOS Park.
Fans planning to attend Sunday’s postponed game can exchange their tickets for a future 2026 regular season home game of equal or lesser value at the Blue Wahoos Stadium ticket office. As stated on tickets, no refunds will be given, according to the Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos begin a six-game road series against the Biloxi Shuckers on Tuesday, April 7, and return home for a six-game series against the Knoxville Smokies beginning on Tuesday, April 14.
Pictured: Opening night action last Friday night as the Blue Wahoos hosted the Montgomery Biscuits. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman Charged With Flomaton Stabbing, Just Feet From Century And Florida State Line
April 6, 2026
A woman has been charged in connection with a stabbing early Saturday morning in Flomaton. Sicely Odom, 32, was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center on a charge of domestic violence first degree.
Around 12:45 a.m. Saturday, the Flomaton Police Department responded to a reported domestic disturbance on Lender Street, off Alley 5 on the state line, just feet from the Century town limits.
Officers arrived to find an adult male suffering from a stab wound, according to police. The victim was transported to an area hospital. An update on his condition was not available.