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).
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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.
Florida Forest Service Southern Pine Beetle Assistance Application Period Is Now Open
June 1, 2022
Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program for non-industrial, private forest landowners through July 1. The program is limited to Escambia, Santa Rosa and 42 other northern Florida counties, the known range of the southern pine beetle.
To obtain an application or to learn more about the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program, visit FDACS.gov/SPBPrevention.
The southern pine beetle (SPB) is one of the most economically devastating forest pests in the Southeastern United States, with periodic outbreaks destroying thousands of acres of pine timber. The last major SPB outbreak in Florida, between 1999 and 2002, caused an estimated $59 million in timber losses on over 24,000 acres.
“Pine forests are one of the most vital natural resources for Florida’s ecosystem – from clean air and water to sequestering carbon and providing home goods and other wood products,” said Commissioner Nikki Fried. “Sixty-five percent of Florida forests are privately owned, so supporting our landowners is critical to not only reducing the risk of forest pest outbreaks but protecting livelihoods and protecting a natural resource that protects and provides for us every day.”
“Southern pine beetles are one of the most destructive insects in southern pine forests,” said Erin Albury, State Forester and Director of the Florida Forest Service. “Southern pine beetle activity is currently relatively low in Florida. We can keep it that way by taking preventative measures now.”
Didder, Blue Wahoos Walk Off Shuckers, Reclaim First Place
June 1, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos overcame an early deficit to defeat the Biloxi Shuckers 5-4 in 10 innings on Tuesday night, snapping a four-game skid and helping reclaim first place in the South Division.
Paul McIntosh hit a game-tying homer in the eighth, Griffin Conine tied the game again with a single in the bottom of the tenth, and Ray-Patrick Didder ended the game with a walk-off sacrifice fly.
The Shuckers took an early lead in the second inning against A.J. Ladwig, turning four consecutive hits into three runs. Tristen Lutz hit a two-run double and Gabe Holt added a sacrifice fly to put Biloxi ahead 3-0.
Jefry Yan, Dylan Bice and Andrew McInvale combined for 5.2 one-hit innings of scoreless relief to keep the game in reach, and the Blue Wahoos slowly chipped away at the deficit against the Biloxi bullpen. Conine hit a two-out RBI double in the third to get the Blue Wahoos on the board and José Devers circled the bases after a walk in the fifth before McIntosh’s game-tying homer in the eighth.
Colton Hock (W, 3-2) allowed a Lutz RBI single in the top of the tenth to score Biloxi’s automatic baserunner, but prevented further damage to keep the score 4-3. Troy Johnston led off the bottom of the tenth with his third hit of the night against reliever Nash Walters (L, 2-1), putting runners at the corners. McIntosh was retired, but Conine grounded an RBI single up the middle to tie the game and Didder lofted a fly ball to center that was deep enough to score Johnston for the winning run.
With the win, the Blue Wahoos have pushed 0.5 games ahead of Biloxi and Mississippi in the South Division with 23 to play in the first half.
The Blue Wahoos continue their homestand against the Biloxi Shuckers on Wednesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Whaoos
Update: State Prison Inmate Recaptured After Escape From Atmore Prison
May 31, 2022
The U.S. Marshals have recaptured an inmate that escape from Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore Tuesday morning.
Corey Daniel Gable, age 31 of Mobile, was serving a 20 year sentence for first degree assault. The Alabama Department of Corrections said he left Fountain about 10:30 a.m.
ADOC said he was recaptured in Prichard.
Jay Teen Shot And Killed Father With A Shotgun During An Argument, SRSO Says
May 31, 2022
More details have been released in the case of a Jay teen charged with second degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing his father Saturday afternoon in Jay.
Jaden Simmons, 16, shot and killed 43-year old Jonathan Simmons, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Jaden Simmons shot his father in the chest with a shotgun loaded with buckshot, according to an arrest report. Jonathan Simmons was pronounced deceased at the scene in the 3000 block of Highway 4.
Another person in the home stated that Jaden and his father were verbally arguing in the living room. She told deputies that Jaden walked away, and his father followed. She said she heard more verbal arguing and a gunshot, but did not witness the shooting.
“Jaden walked away from the argument and intentionally grabbed a shotgun,” the arrest report states.
All of Jaden Simmons’ statements to law enforcement were redacted from the arrest report obtained by NorthEscambia.com.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said the shooting was not a “Stand Your Ground” case because Jaden Simmons had an exit from the situation and the father was not armed.
“He could have left, but he did not choose to leave,” Johnson said. “And the father was not armed at the time he shot and killed him.”
Jaden Simmons was booked as a juvenile, but is expected to be charged as an adult.