Molino Man Facing Drug, Theft Charges Now Accused Of Trying To Sell Stolen Boat From Jail
September 30, 2025
A Molino man jailed on grand theft, burglary and drug charges is now charged with attempting to sell a stolen boat from behind bars in the Escambia County Jail.
Hunter Grant Myrick, 35, was charged with felony dealing in stolen property. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $77,500.
Selling A Stolen Boat From Behind Bars
Investigators said Myrick communicated with a relative and two other people while he was in jail, making numerous attempts to create a fraudulent title in order to sell a boat. The boat was allegedly hidden at a relative’s house on Molino Road.
The boat, registered to a deceased man on 66th Avenue in Pensacola, was discovered parked in tall grass on the side of a backyard shed, according to an arrest report. Relatives that held the boat title upon Marshall’s death told investigators that the vessel should be located at a property on Marge Lane in Molino.
In recorded jail phone conversations, Myrick tells others to get the boat, sell it and apply the money to his jail account**;** according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He also instructs someone to meet with “Weezie” and have him print a title for the boat so that it can be sold, an instruction repeated in other conversations. He states that the boat should sell for $3,000 and not to negotiate the price.
Myrick was jailed on two previous arrests.
Dave Howell Tires
Myrick was previously charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property for a theft at Dave Howell Tires on Pensacola Boulevard from July 18 to August 18, 2025.
Myrick allegedly stole five Sumitomo tires valued at $1,430 and sold them on Facebook Marketplace. Investigators alleged that he had someone else post the tires for him. Myrick told deputies that individuals that turned him in had purchased Fentanyl from him and they wanted a refund, which he would not provide. He provided deputies with text messages stating the $70 worth of Fentanyl “did not taste right”, and the purchasers were unable to get high.
Drug Arrest
When Myrick was arrested on an outstanding warrant on August 28 in Pensacola, he had drugs in his front shorts pocket, according to an arrest report. Additional charges were filed for possession of methamphetamine and possession of fentanyl.
Escambia Man Gets 40 Years For Attempted First Degree Murder
September 30, 2025
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison on attempted murder charge.
Circuit Judge Amy Brodersen sentenced Jakari Whetstone to 40 years in state prison after a jury convicted him of attempted first degree premeditated murder with a weapon and shooting at a building.
On July 31, 2024, the victim got in a physical altercation with a female neighbor. Shortly thereafter, the neighbor returned to the victim’s residence, this time with her boyfriend, identified as Jakari Whetstone. Whetstone then shot at the victim multiple times while the victim ran for shelter. Ultimately, shot the victim multiple times in the legs and then fled the scene with the female neighbor.
During trial, Assistant State Attorney Allison McKenzie argued that Whetstone “knew exactly what he was going to do before he even arrived at the victim’s house.”
Whetstone has a prior conviction for Attempted third degree Murder and Robbery Without a Weapon, both from Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Florida Minimum Wage Increases To $14 Per Hour
September 30, 2025
Florida minimum wage workers saw an increase as of Tuesday.
Effective September 30, the Florida minimum wage increased $1 to $14 per hour. The minimum wage for tipped employees is now $10.98, in addition to tips.
On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a state constitutional amendment to increase the state’s minimum wage by $1 each year until reaching $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026.
Resuming in 2027, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually for inflation on September 30 of each year.
Pine Meadow Elementary Fifth Graders Explore Roy Hyatt Science Environmental Center
September 30, 2025
Fifth grade students from Pine Meadow Elementary School recently enjoyed a visit to the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in Cantonment.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center is operated by the Escambia County School District.
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Cantonment Sex Offender Charged With Felony Failure To Reregister
September 30, 2025
A Cantonment man has been charged with a felony sex offender registration violation.
Russell Alan Clanin, Jr., age 54 of 1404 Parker Road, was charged with felony failure to register every six months.
According to records, Clanin is a Florida-registered sexual offender that was convicted in 1992 of criminal sexual assault in Peoria, Illinois. He has been a registered sex offender in Florida since June 2020 and is required to reregister during his birth month of August and in February each year
Clanin remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $5,000.
Tate Aggies Starting QB Delarosa Out For The Rest Of The Season
September 30, 2025
Tate High School starting quarterback Miles Delarosa will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL that he suffered during last Friday night’s win over the West Florida Jaguars.
Delarosa’s dad said the sophomore will undergo physical therapy for the next two weeks followed by surgery in October, if not sooner.
“It’s all in God’s plan,” he said.
The Aggies are off this Friday night and will host Pace on October 10.
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Costco, Escambia County Still Negotiating Chemstrand Road Improvements
September 29, 2025
Escambia County and Costco are still negotiating terms for improvements to Chemstrand Road, which has not necessarily delayed the project.
On August 20, the Escambia County Development Review Committee (DRC) granted approval for a new Costco store at the corner of Nine Mile and Chemstrand roads. The construction will require traffic and road improvements Read more
Bicycling Walnut Hill Woman Charged With Felony Fentanyl Possession
September 29, 2025
A Walnut Hill woman on a bicycle was arrested and charged fentanyl possession after a routine traffic stop on Plantation Road led to discovery of Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
While on patrol a deputy observed a woman, later identified as 47-year-old Donnie Joe Taylor, riding a bicycle that lacked the required red light on the rear. After initiating a stop near the Margarita Fusion bar, the officer requested identification.
According to the arrest report, Taylor initially declined to provide information but eventually cooperated. She was then asked for permission to search a white bag she was wearing, but she admitted to recent Fentanyl use and instead granted permission to search a small black pouch hanging from a lanyard around her neck.
Inside the black pouch, the officer located a piece of tin foil with burn marks, two blue cotton swabs, a used syringe, and a white powdered substance. Taylor admitted the tin foil was drug paraphernalia, and the powdered substance later field-tested positive for fentanyl, the report states.
Taylor was charged with third degree felony possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl). She remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set $2,500.
Ransom Middle Names Students Of The Month
September 29, 2025
Ransom Middle School recently named its August Students of the Month. They are Rodderrick Purifoy and Neve Barrow-Wade, both eighth graders. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Charged With Child Abuse After DUI Crash Injures Two Children In Escambia County
September 29, 2025
An Escambia County man is facing multiple felony charges, include child abuse, after a DUI crash in Escambia County.
About 9:50 p.m. Saturday, as Terry J’Juan McGhee drove his 2019 Kia sedan off Olive Road near Briese Lane and struck a large tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said McGhee had two passengers — children ages 3 and 7 — and no one in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt or was properly restrained.
FHP said the 7-year-old child was propelled into the windshield and suffered serious injuries. The 3-year old-child suffered minor injuries, both were transported to a local hospital by ambulance for medical treatment.
McGhee fled the scene on foot after being approached by witnesses. McGhee later returned to scene, with minor injuries, agitated, combative and showing obvious signs of impairment, troopers said.
McGhee was subsequently arrested and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. He was ultimately charged by FHP with DUI traffic crash with serious bodily injury: hit and run, failure to remain at the scene of a crash with serious Injuries; aggravated child abuse; child abuse, and resisting arrest without violence.