Tate Softball Presents $31,000 From ‘Strike Out Cancer Game’ To American Cancer Society
June 2, 2022
The Tate Lady Aggies softball team has presented $31,000 in proceeds from this year’s Strike Out Cancer game to the local chapter American Cancer Society.
During the game in late March, Tate defeated West Florida 2-1 in a long 11 innings..
For a photo gallery from the game, click or tap here.
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Stamp Out Hunger Nets 188K Pounds Of Food In Escambia, Santa Rosa
June 2, 2022
Local residents stepped up in a big way during the recent “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers collected more than 188,800 pounds of food during the drive on May 14. This is the most successful Stamp Out Hunger food drive in more than a decade.
The donated food will benefit individuals and families struggling with food insecurity served by Manna Food Pantries, Feeding the Gulf Coast, ACTS Ministries, We Care Ministries, and Warrington Emergency Aid Center.
“All five agencies are humbled by our community’s generous support,” said Manna Executive Director DeDe Flounlacker. “Thanks to local donations, nearly 181,000 meals will be made available in the coming months to children, senior citizens, veterans, families, and individuals who are struggling to put food on the table.”
This was the 30th year for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. It is the largest, national, single-day effort to put food on the table for millions of Americans.
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Escambia Workforce Education Programs Lead The Way In Industry Certifications
June 2, 2022
More than 1 in 10 entrepreneurship and small business certifications awarded in Florida last school year were by Escambia County students.
Over 7,500 students in the state earned a certification, with 771 of those in Escambia County
Certifications were awarded at local schools as follows:
- West Florida High – 296
- Tate High – 192
- Pine Forest High – 100
- Northview High – 86
- Washington High – 70
- Pensacola High – 18
- Escambia High – 9
“Students in Escambia County are learning the skills they need to become the business leaders of tomorrow,” said Escambia County School District Director of Workforce Education Steven Harrell. “These certifications prove these students have learned the core concepts of entrepreneurship, like recognizing and evaluating opportunities; planning for, starting, and operating a business; marketing and sales; venture capital and seed funding; and financial management.”
Two License-Free Fishing Weekends This Month In Florida
June 2, 2022
There are two license-free fishing weekends coming up this month in Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has set license-free weekends of June 4-5 for saltwater and June 11-12 for freshwater.
License-free fishing days provide a fun opportunity for new anglers to try fishing for the first time or experienced anglers to introduce a friend or family member to a new hobby. The fishing license requirements are waived for all recreational anglers during these dates but all other rules including seasons, bag and size limits still apply.
Wahoos Get 3-2 Win Over Biloxi Shuckers
June 2, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos protected an early lead throughout the late innings on Wednesday night, scratching out a nail-biting 3-2 win over the Biloxi Shuckers for their second win in a row.
Eury Pérez struck out six batters over 4.0 innings, and the Pensacola bullpen allowed only one hit over 5.0 scoreless frames.
Biloxi’s Jakson Reetz took Pérez deep with a solo blast in the first inning, putting the Shuckers ahead 1-0. The Blue Wahoos left the bases loaded in the first against Justin Bullock (L, 0-1), but converted on a bases-loaded opportunity in the second with an RBI single from José Devers and sacrifice fly from Troy Johnston to take a 2-1 lead.
A Ray-Patrick Didder double and Victor Victor Mesa single in the third turned into another run thanks to a Cobie Fletcher-Vance sacrifice fly, but that would be all the offense the Blue Wahoos could muster on the night. Reetz homered again in the fourth, his 12th of the year to tie for the Southern League lead, but that too would mark the end of the scoring for his club.
Pérez was relieved by Anthony Maldonado (W, 2-2), who worked 2.0 scoreless innings and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the sixth. Josh Simpson foiled a Biloxi rally in his scoreless seventh inning, as Brent Diaz was thrown out trying to take third on a comebacker for an unconventional double play.
Eli Villalobos (S, 4) allowed a pair of baserunners to begin the ninth, but got Diaz to line into a double play before striking out Yeison Coca to end the ballgame.
With the win and a M-Braves loss, the Blue Wahoos have pushed 1.5 games ahead of Biloxi and Mississippi in the South Division with 22 to play in the first half.
The Blue Wahoos continue their homestand against the Biloxi Shuckers on Thursday.
Cantonment Woman, 62, Facing Weapons Charge After Allegedly Pulling Gun In Walmart Parking Lot
June 1, 2022
A 62-year old Cantonment woman was charged with a felony weapon offense after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at a man in the parking lot of the Ensley Walmart.
Jocelyn Brye Edwards was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Deputies were in the parking lot of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office precinct on Hood Driver when an individual began screaming and whistling at them from the Walmart parking lot while pointing at a four door car. Deputies stopped the car on the north end of the parking lot.
The victim said he was walking out of the Walmart with his wife and daughter when the vehicle almost hit them. The victim said they became involved in an argument when Edwards pulled out a silver handgun and pointed it at him. She then got out of her vehicle and poked him twice in the forehead with the weapon, an arrest report states, before she drove away.
The arrest report states security video from the store showed Edwards point “something” at the victim’s head.
Deputies found a silver semi-automatic handgun under the passenger seat of Edwards’ vehicle, a magazine and bullets in the center console and a black holster under the driver’s seat, the report states. The gun did not have a round in the chamber, but there were bullets in the magazine, the report continues.
The victim declined to press charges for the alleged aggravated assault against him.
Edwards was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
Tate High Names Students Of The Month For April And May
June 1, 2022
Tate High School has named their Students of the Month of the final months of the school year.
May Students of the Month were Vanessa Lopez and Savionne Jones (pictured above).
April Students of the Month were Abigail Conn and Larry Blanton (pictured below).
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These Are The Names For This Year’s Tropical Storms, Hurricanes
June 1, 2022
Today, June 1, is the first official day of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. There are this year’s names.
DeSantis Seeks 400 Members To Join Florida State Guard, One Director To Run The Force
June 1, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking for 400 people to join the Florida State Guard, and a director to run the force.
The newly re-established Florida State Guard (FLSG) is the state’s civilian force that will assist in supporting state emergency response.
The state is seeking an individual with a strong background in military operations and culture to lead the men and women of the FLSG. The Director of the FLSG will be in charge of the 400 guard members and will oversee recruitment, training and mobilization of the force in the event of an emergency. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in military style operations, emergency management, leadership and problem solving, according to DeSantis. You can apply to be the Director of the FLSG here.
To be a member of the FLSG, Florida is looking for individuals between the ages of 18 and 60, to volunteer and train to ensure that the Guard is ready to step in when emergency strikes.
“If you love the state of Florida, have a desire to help your community, and have skills beneficial to protect the state from a disaster, we encourage you to apply to join the FLSG. Skilled Floridians with emergency response, law enforcement or military training are encouraged to apply,” according to a statement from DeSantis’ office. You can apply to be a part of the Florida State Guard here.
- Florida resident between the ages of 18 and 60, with a desire to serve the state.
- Willingness to work in a team.
- Tactical or emergency response knowledge.
- Ability to pass a physical.
- Ability to participate in annual weekend training.
- Ready to be a part of history.
Two Inmates Accused Of Assaulting Century Correctional Institution Officers
June 1, 2022
Two Century Correctional Institution inmates assault correctional officers in separate incidents recently, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
Inmate David Garland (pictured left) assaulted an officer, according to the state. Garland is serving a life sentence for two counts sexual battery by a juvenile on a victim under 12 out of Leon County in 2001. His sentence also includes time for a 2001 sexual battery and 2008 convictions for robbery, grand theft auto and other charges.
On April 16, Inmate Jimmy Graham assaulted an officer, according to the department. He is serving three years and four months for convictions in 2017 and 2019 for battery by a detainee.
“Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued,” FDC said in both instances.