Tate Falls To Pace In District Showdown (With Photo Gallery)
October 11, 2025
The Pace Patriots defeated the Tate Aggies 30-8 in a big district showdown Friday night in Pete Gindl Stadium.
The Patriots held a 27-0 lead at halftime.
The Aggies’ only score of the night came on a 3-yard Ethan Pittman touchdown run with about 10:30 to go in the third quarter. On a keeper, Tanner Clark converted the 2-point attempt for the Aggies.
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*Look for cheerleader and fan photos by Monday.
The win pushed Pace to 6-1 and into the District 1-6A lead at 2-0. Tate slipped to 5-2; 1-1 in the district.
Next Friday night, Pace will be at Pine Forest (2-4), while the Aggies will be at Washington (4-3).
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Jay Tops Northview 28-20 In District Matchup (With Gallery)
October 11, 2025
The Jay Royals defeated the Northview Chiefs 28-20 Friday night, the first time the Royals have won in Bratt since the two teams began district play in 2009.
The Royals were on top for most of the night after an early first-quarter touchdown. Northview’s Tyson Phifer had the first TD for the Chiefs, but the extra point kick was no good. By halftime, the Royals were up 21-6.
After a scoreless third quarter, Chief Caleb Levins scored on a short 3-yard run with about eight minutes to go in the game. With a good two-point conversion from Nate Duffy, the Chiefs narrowed their deficit to 21-14. Levins then returned an interception 32 yards for another Chiefs touchdown, but the two-point attempt fell short.
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*Look for fan and cheerleaders photos by Monday.
With the win, Jay improved to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the Rural District. Northview fell to 1-6 overall and 1-3 in the district. Jay will host South Choctaw Academy from Alabama next week, while Northview will host Blountstown in a rural district matchup at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
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High School Football Scoreboard
October 11, 2025
Here are Friday night football scores from across the North Escambia area.
FLORIDA
- Pace 30, Tate 8 [Read more, photos...]
- Jay 28, Northview 20 [Read more, photos...]
- Bay 38, West Florida 37 (OT)
- Pine Forest 32, Washington 9
- Escambia 46, Pensacola High 6
- Pensacola Catholic 24, Walton 7
- Milton 42, Gulf Breeze 0
- Central: Bye week
ALABAMA
- W.S. Neal 51, Escambia County (Atmore) 6
- Escambia Academy 42, Cornerstone Christian 14
- T.R. Miller 21, Excel 14
- Flomaton: Bye week
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New Details: Over $100,000 In Stolen Property Recovered In Cantonment Search Warrant
October 10, 2025
Over $100,000 in stolen property was recovered when the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Cantonment home on Wednesday, according to Sheriff Chip Simmons.
The recovered property includes motorcycles, lawn equipment and more.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies, including the SWAT team, executed a search warrant stemming from several incidents involving grand theft, burglaries, and dealing in stolen property, specifically three stolen motorcycles.
Colby Chase Myrick, 34,was charged with felony possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, felony dealing in stolen property, and resisting an officer without violence. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
When deputies arrived to serve the search warrant, Myrick was observed immediately walking toward a storage shed in the backyard, where he was reportedly living alone. Despite receiving multiple verbal commands from the tactical unit to stop, the Myrick entered the shed and closed the door, according to an arrest report obtained by NorthEscambia.com.
Authorities reported that Colby Myrick then used a chain to secure the door from the inside, preventing entry. After several more commands to open the door were ignored, deputies forced entry. Due to continued non-compliance with orders to place his hands behind his back, a sergeant used force to effect the arrest.
Following the apprehension, a search of the shed revealed a Marlin .22LR rifle, along with 17 rounds of ammunition, located under the bed where Colby Myrick was sleeping. A criminal history check confirmed the suspect had previous felony convictions dating back to 2008, making the possession of the firearm illegal.
A 2005 Honda motorcycle, confirmed to have been stolen from a Santa Rosa County, was located in the backyard near the shed.
During a subsequent recorded interview, Colby Myrick told investigators that the motorcycle had been dropped off at the address by another individual. The arrest report also noted that a jail phone call dated September 18, 2025, recorded a conversation between Colby Myrick and his brother, Hunter Myrick, which is being reviewed as evidence. The specifics of that conversation were redacted from the arrest report.
Additional arrests may be forthcoming in the case.
Hunter Myrick was arrested late last month on charges including dealing in stolen property for trying to sell a stolen boat in a recorded jail phone call after being arrested on burglary and drug charges.
Three other people at the residence on Wednesday were arrested on unrelated outstanding warrants and booked into the Escambia County Jail:
- Tyrel James Disney, 41, felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, no bond
- Justin Michael Odom, 31, parole violation, no bond
- Shelby Danielle Totty, 30, felony dealing or trafficking in stolen property, $15,000 bond
Pictured above: Colby Myrick. Pictured below: (L-R) Tyrel Disney, Justin Odom, and Shelby Totty.
Pepsi Truck Driver Cited For Running Red Light In West Nine Mile Road Crash
October 10, 2025
Multiple people were injured in a crash involving a Pepsi truck that ran a red light Thursday afternoon on West Nine Mile Road at Navy Federal Way, according to troopers.
About 3:45 p.m., a Buffalo Rock Pepsi truck was travel eastbound on Nine Mile Road approaching Navy Federal Way.
“According to multiple witnesses at the scene of the collision, the eastbound traffic control device was exhibiting a red stop lamp when the operator of the commercial vehicle failed to bring said vehicle to a complete stop. The commercial vehicle proceeded through the intersection of West Nine Mile Road and Navy Federal Way, subsequently colliding with multiple vehicles making a left turn from Navy Federal Way onto West Nine Mile Road,” the Florida Highway Patrol said in a release. “Multiple motorists involved in this collision were transported to local hospitals to be treated for injuries.”
FHP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement conducted a commercial vehicle inspection. Troopers said the operator of the Buffalo truck was cited for violation of a traffic control device.
Eight People Involved In Byrneville Crash (With Gallery)
October 10, 2025
Eight people were involved in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Byrneville. All escaped serious injury.
The crash involving two cars occurred around 3:35 p.m. at the intersection of West Highway 4 and Byrneville Road, about three miles west of Century.
One vehicle was driven by a woman in her 20s with two passengers — young children about 1 and 2 years old. The other vehicle was driven by a teen and occupied by four additional juveniles. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released details on how the crash occurred.
Everyone involved was evaluated on scene by Escambia County EMS, and no one was transported to the hospital.
One vehicle came to rest in the ditch east of the intersection. The other came to rest just off the intersection. A detached wheel from the second vehicle collided with the control cabinet for the intersection’s traffic light, putting the signal out of service for over an hour.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
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Tate Aggies Celebrate Senior Night Sweep Over Escambia (With Gallery)
October 10, 2025
The Tate Aggies celebrated senior night with a 3-0 sweep over the Escambia Gators.
Tate took the first two sets 25-12 and 25-11 before a commanding 25-9 third set to take the match.
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Before the game, the Aggies honored seniors McKenna Lister (#4) and Gianna Smart (#8).
The game marked the end of the regular season for the Aggies (19-5, 4-2). The Aggies will now advance to the 1-6A district tournament, which begins next week. The schedule has not yet been announced.
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Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2022 Escambia County Murder
October 10, 2025
An Escambia County woman will spend the rest of her life in prison for a murder almost three years ago.
Alyssa Marie Blackburn was sentenced to life in prison by Circuit Judge Amy Brodersen following her conviction for principal to second degree murder by an Escambia County jury in August 15, 2025.
On the afternoon of October 29, 2023, Jesse Geoghagen was shot and killed by Jacob Colville at a home on Medford Avenue in Escambia County. On that day, Blackburn, Colville and Lawrence Bonner, Jr. came to the house looking for Geoghagen. Blackburn went inside and confirmed he was there, after which Colville and Bonner entered with guns and began searching the house for Geoghagen. Colville found Geoghagen hiding in a closet in the back of the house and proceeded to shoot him several times with three different guns. The murder was captured on a home video surveillance system.
The evidence at trial showed that Blackburn was Geoghagen’s girlfriend but that she also was in a relationship with Colville. Text messages showed there was discord between Blackburn, Geoghagen and Colville relating to their relationships, and there was an earlier statement by Blackburn where she intimated she wanted Colville to “make” Geoghagen leave her alone. Further, nine minutes before the murder, Blackburn messaged another friend that Colville was going to kill Geoghagen. Blackburn left the house just prior to the shooting.
Jacob Colville was convicted of first degree premeditated murder on June 13, 2024, and was sentenced to life in state prison by Circuit Judge Coleman Lee Robinson.
Bonner pleaded no contest to principal to second degree murder and was sentenced to five years in prison with credit for 1,046 days served while awaiting trial. Testimony indicated Bonner had lesser involvement and was not aware of the plot to kill Geoghage..
A security system in the residence captured the murder, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Walnut Hill Heritage Festival Will Be Held Saturday
October 10, 2025
The fifth annual Walnut Hill Heritage Festival will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The event will take place at the Walnut Hill Community Center at 7850 Highway 97, just north of Ernest Ward Middle School and the Walnut Hill Fire Department.
The day, sponsored by the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club, will feature vendors, live music, food, hay rides, antique vendors, arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, family magic show and much more.
Admission is free.
Pictured: The 2024 Walnut Hill Heritage Festival. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Four Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered In Cantonment Raid
October 9, 2025
Four people were arrested when a months-long Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant Wednesday in Cantonment.
“Over the past several months, investigators have been working a series of cases involving grand theft, vehicle thefts, and dealing in stolen property,” Sgt. Melony Peterson said. During the search, deputies located stolen property and narcotics in the residence, she said.
“This operation is part of ECSO’s continued effort to investigate and address property crimes throughout Escambia County,” Peterson added.
Colby Chase Myrick, 34, was charged with dealing or trafficking in stolen property, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and resisting. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail late Wednesday afternoon without bond.
Three other people at the residence were arrested on outstanding warrants and booked into the Escambia County Jail:
- Tyrel James Disney, 41, felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, no bond
- Justin Michael Odom, 31, parole violation, no bond
- Shelby Danielle Totty, 30, felony dealing or trafficking in stolen property, $15,000 bond
Pictured above: Colby Myrick. Pictured below: (L-R) Tyrel Disney, Justin Odom, and Shelby Totty.