FWC Hunter Safety Courses Set For Molino, Cantonment, Jay, Milton
March 3, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Molino, Cantonment, Jay and Milton. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.
Participants must take the online course before attending a class.
All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
The two-day events will be held as follows, and you must have completed an online hunter safety course and have a copy of the completion certificate or field day voucher prior to taking a Field Day.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
- March 10, 6 p.m. and March 29, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
- April 7, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Escambia County Extension, Cantonment
- April 14, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Molino Community Center
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
- March 17, 6 p.m. and March 29, 9 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
- March 24, 6 p.m. and March 29, 9 a.m. — Santa Rosa Extension, Milton
- April 21, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Jay United Methodist Church
- April 28, 6 p.m. and May 3, 9 a.m. — Santa Rosa Extension, Milton
Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes or by calling FWC safety coordinator Jeff Schumacher at (850) 767-3612 for more information or email.
Scores: Wins For Northview Baseball; Tate Baseball And Softball Fall
March 1, 2025
Here are North Escambia Friday night scores:
BASEBALL
Northview 10, Pensacola Christian 0
The Northview Chiefs shut out Pensacola Christian 10-0 Friday night in Pensacola.
Jayden White earned the win on the mound for the Chiefs, allowing one hit and no runs in five innings, walking three and striking out eight. Grayden Sheffield thew one scoreless inning in relief, walking one and striking out two.
Brady Smith went 2-2 at bat. Cole Davis, Kelen Jury, and Braynt Mason each had two RBIs.
Up next, Northview will be at Flomaton on Tuesday ahead of a Thursday game at Jay.
Northview 13, Pensacola Christian 0
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs easily shut out Pensacola Christian 13-0 Friday night.
The Northview win was earned by Christian Roberts who gave p no hits and no runs in three innings while recording seven strikeouts and walking one. Taylor Curtis pitched two no-run innings in relief while getting five strikeouts and walking one.
Kobi Fiorenti, Sawyer Gilmore, and Christian Roberts each had two hits. Kobi Fiorenti, Will Gilmore, Esten Odom, and Christian Roberts hand one RBI each. The JV chiefs stole 15 bases during the game against PCA.
Fort Walton Beach 11, Tate 8
Friday night, the Tates Aggies fell 11-8 on the road to Fort Walton Beach.
Kaleb Posta and Evan Taylor had two RBIs for Tate., and Nathan Ozuna was 2-4.
Tate will be at home Tuesday night against Milton.
SOFTBALL
West Florida 8, Tate 7
The Tate Lady Aggies slipped 8-7 to the West Florida Jags Friday night.
Kinzlee Biggs led at bat for the Lady Aggies with two RBIs as she went 1-2. Peyton Womack went 3-5, and Jordyn Banks were 2-4.
Tate will host Escambia on Tuesday.
Northview Lady Chiefs Top The Tate Aggies 6-1 (With Gallery)
February 28, 2025
The 1A Northview Lady Chiefs defeated the 6A Tate Aggies 6-1 Thursday night in Cantonment.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Avery Stuckey led the Chiefs at the plate with a double scoring three runs in the top of the sixth. Mikayla McAnally, Bailey Burkette, and Kylee Langham each recorded two hits for NHS.
Jamison Gilman earned the win for Northvale, giving up three hits and one run in four innings while walking none and striking out two. Mikayla McAnally stepping into the circle for three innings of shutout ball in relief for the Chiefs.
Blakely Campbell, Amburleigh Laird, Kara Wine, and Peyton Womack had one hit each for Tate. Laird had one RBI on a double in the bottom of the first.
Womack took the loss for the Aggies, giving up six runs (three earned) in five hits over two innings while walking three and striking out none. Jordan Smith led in the circle for Tate, surrendering four hits and no runs in five innings, walking one and striking out one.
The Lady Aggies will travel to West Florida Friday night, while the Lady Chiefs will have their turn with West Florida next Tuesday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Shuts Out Atmore; Tate Beats Crestview
February 28, 2025
Northview 12, Escambia County (Atmore) 0
The Northview Chiefs beat the visiting Escambia County High School Blue Devils of Atmore 12-0 Thursday night. All 12 runs came in the first inning.
Starter Jase Portwood earned the win for Northview, giving up one hit and no runs in three innings while walking one and striking out six. Jackson Bridges threw two scoreless innings in relief for NHS, striking out six.
Portwood led the Chiefs at bat with two RBIs. Brady Smith had two hits, while Kelan Jury and Braynt Mayson each had one.
Dallas Owen was 1-1 to lead ECHS at the plate. Jamarrion Hooks took the loss for the Blue Devils, allowing four hits and 12 runs in one-third of an inning while waking three and striking out none. Jamarion Robinson was on the mound for three and two-thirds innings, allowing no hits and no runs while walking four and striking out nine.
Friday night, Northview will travel to Pensacola Christian Academy.
Tate 4, Crestview 3
The Tate Aggies beat the Bulldogs of Crestview 4-3 Thursday night in Crestview.
Zane Warrington gave up four hits and three runs in a complete game seven innings, walking one and striking out eight to earn the win for the Aggies.
Nathan Ozuna led the Aggies at bat with two RBIs as he went 1-4. Kaleb Posta went 2-3. Connor Dethlefs, Kaden Posta, Taite Davis, Griffin Cook and Nathan Connors each added one it for the Aggies.
Tate will travel to Fort Walton Beach Friday night to face the Vikings.
Tate 14, Crestview 4 (JV)
The junior varsity Tate Aggies beat Crestview 14-4 on Thursday.
Starter Cooper Halfacre surrendered one hit and no runs while walking one and striking out two over two innings. Kannon Ham and Mason Bryant both pitched relief.
Aydan Nigam, Kannon Ham, and Beau Bryant each had two RBIs for Tate.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Ransom Varsity, Beulah Academy JV Claim County Middle School Volleyball Championships
February 28, 2025
The Ransom Middle School Tigers Beat Workman Middle School. in three set to win the varsity Escambia County Middle School volleyball championship Thursday night at Tate High School.
Beulah Academy of Science defeated the Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles to claim the county JV championship in two sets.
For action photos from both matchups, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Defeat Northview In Flag Football (With Photo Gallery)
February 26, 2025
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 34-7 Tuesday night in Bratt.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Up next, the Aggies will host Pine Forest on Thursday. Northview’s next schedule game in March 11 against Pensacola High School.
Northview and Tate will meet again on March 12 at Tate.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeated Escambia 7-0
February 26, 2025
The Tate High Aggies boys and girls tennis teams defeated Escambia High 7-0 Tuesday. Next up, Tate will take on Crestview on Friday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle JV Volleyball Advances To County Championship
February 26, 2025
The Ernest Ward Middle School JV volleyball team had advanced to the county middle school volleyball JV championship Thursday.
Ernest Ward will face the Beulah Academy of Science at 5:30 p.m. in Fryman Gym at Tate High School. That game will be followed by the county varsity middle school championship game.
Pictured: The EWMS JV volleyball Tuesday evening. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Scores: Tate Baseball, Softball And Lacrosse; Northview Baseball
February 26, 2025
SOFTBALL
Pace 8, Tate 0
Defending 6A state champions Pace defeated the Tate Lady Aggies 8-0 Tuesday night.
Kara Wine was 1-2 at the plate to lead the Aggies.
Thursday night, Tate will host Northview.
Navarre 6, Northview 3
With seven runs in the sixth inning, Navarre softball defeated Northview 9-3 Tuesday night in Navarre.
Addysen Bolen led Northview with two RBIs, and she went 2-3. Bailey Burkette also scored two hits for the Lady Chiefs.
Next, Northview will travel to Tate on Thursday.
BASEBALL
West Florida 12, Tate 2
The West Florida Jags defeated the Tate Aggies 12-2 Tuesday night.
Taite Davis and Connor Dethlefs each had two hits and one RBIs to lead the Aggies at bat. Dethlefs also recorded two stolen bases.
Up next, the Aggies will travel to Crestview on Thursday.
LACROSSE
Navarre 20, Tate 3
In girls lacrosse, the Navarre Raiders defeated the host Tate Aggies 20-3 Tuesday night
Tate will host Fort Walton Beach Thursday before traveling to West Florida on Friday.Both matchups are set for 6 p.m.
Parkrun At UWF Celebrating 250th Event, Six Years
February 25, 2025
Pensacola’s Rec Plex North parkrun will mark two significant milestones on Saturday, March 1, celebrating its 250th event and six years of bringing the community together through its FREE weekly timed 5k (3.1 miles) run/walk. Since its inception in February 2019 as the first parkrun on the campus of an American university, the weekly event has drawn more than 2,600 participants who have collectively completed over 20,000 runs covering 99,825 kilometers (62,028 miles) on the University of West Florida’s (UWF) scenic wooded trail.
The event, which routinely draws around 100 participants, has become known in the community for its friendly crowd that welcomes newcomers of all ages and abilities. “At every one of our events there are runners, joggers and walkers – parkrun is for everyone,” said Rob Gryskiewicz, who has volunteered at more than 175 parkruns and is now the co-event director with Caleb Carmichael, UWF’s cross country coach. “We’d love to have a big turnout for our 250th event and celebrate what makes this community so special.”
The free, volunteer-organized 5K has become a tourist attraction, drawing participants from across the United States and countries including Ireland, Germany, Poland, Canada, Australia, South Africa and the UK. These “parkrun tourists” have generated over 425 hotel room nights for the Pensacola area during their quest to visit new parkrun courses.
Each weekly parkrun is made possible by a thriving group of volunteers. “It’s a joy to see how the community has engaged and supported this event,” said Robin Foley, who co-founded the event in 2019. “We’re going strong after six great years thanks to hundreds of volunteers and the support of UWF, who allowed the use of their field and trails to make our parkrun possible.”
The partnership has benefited both organizations. Since parkrun volunteers revitalized the overgrown trail for the launch of their event in 2019, the site has once again become home to major cross country events like the ESCAROSA High School Championships and the Argonaut Invitational.
“Community engagement is a hallmark of our mission,” said Howard Reddy, UWF Vice President for University Advancement. “Mutually beneficial collaborations have been a key driver of our effort to become a community destination, so we’re proud to host parkrun and contribute to the immense health and wellness benefits it brings to our community.”
The success of the Pensacola event mirrors the global parkrun movement, which began in 2004 with just 13 runners in London’s Bushy Park. Today, about 400,000 people participate each Saturday at more than 2,500 free events across 23 countries.
New participants can register for free at ParkRun.us to receive a barcode for tracking their performance.
● What: 250th Rec Plex North parkrun
● When: Saturday, March 1, 7:30 a.m.
● Where: UWF Baars-Firestone Wildlife Sanctuary entrance (behind Lot Z at Rec Plex North)
● Cost: Free
