Tate High And Ransom Middle Jazz Bands Earn Superiors At District MPA
February 25, 2019
Two Tate High School Jazz Bands and the Ransom Middle School Jazz Band each earned Superior ratings at the District Jazz Music Performance Assessment on Friday. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Nice Start To Monday, But Rain Is Back By Tuesday
February 25, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Attempted Murder Suspect
February 25, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an attempted murder suspect.
Jeremy Alexander Bedgood is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and violation of a domestic violence injunction.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Lincoln Drive about 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired. Deputies located a female victim with a gunshot wound and one who appeared to have been severely beaten.
Anyone with information on Bedgood’s whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Scouts Hold Flag Retirement Ceremony (With Gallery)
February 25, 2019
Scouts held a retirement ceremony for American flags Saturday at the Walnut Hill Community Center, during the annual Ruritan Farm Auction.
The tattered and worn flags were first cut into pieces of cloth by the scouts. The blue star field was left intact to symbolize an unbroken union. The flags were then burned.
The flag retirement ceremony is a way American flags can be retired when they’re too worn to fly, according to the U.S. Flag Code, a set of guidelines on treating the nation’s flag respectfully.
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FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
February 25, 2019
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement Bridge- Bridge construction will require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 until Sunday, March 3:
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- U.S. 98 east and westbound from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to just east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90A (Nine Mile Road) – The following traffic impacts will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 until Saturday, March 2.
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- Temporary Closures: The northbound U.S. 29 on-ramp from Nine Mile Road and 9 ½ Mile Road at U.S. 29 in will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 as crews place drainage pipes across the roadway.
- Nine Mile Road travelers wanting to head north on U.S. 29 will be redirected to northbound Palafox Street, Ten Mile Road, back to U.S. 29.
- Travelers wanting access to 9 ½ Mile Road east of U.S. 29 may use Palafox Street.
- Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass: Alternating traffic shifts will direct all traffic onto the westbound or eastbound lanes as crews continue construction of the new northbound bridge deck. Nine Mile Road lane restrictions are Sunday through Friday.
- U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drainage and paving operations continue. Drivers can expect alternating lane closures Monday through Saturday.
- Temporary Closures: The northbound U.S. 29 on-ramp from Nine Mile Road and 9 ½ Mile Road at U.S. 29 in will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 as crews place drainage pipes across the roadway.
- State Road (S.R.) 727 (Fairfield Drive) from South of Usher Circle to North of Hestia Place- The northbound lane on Fairfield Drive from South of Usher Circle to North of Hestia Place will be closed from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. until Sunday, Feb. 24 as crews remove the existing asphalt to prepare for roadway widening.
- U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Resurfacing from the Perdido Bay Bridge to Dog Track Road– Drivers may encounter lane restrictions from the Perdido Bay Bridge to Dog Track Road as crews complete paving operations. Lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25 until Sunday, March 3.
- U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) and County Road (C.R.) 99 (Beulah Road) Intersection – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane restrictions near the intersection the week of Sunday, Feb. 24 as paving operations continue. There will be no lane closures allowed from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- U.S. 98 East Chase Street Resurfacing from North Palafox Street to Bayfront Parkway- Intermittent lane restrictions will take place from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25 until Thursday, Feb. 28 as crews pave and adjust manholes.
- I-110 Routine Bridge Inspections- Motorists can expect minor delays due to intermittent lane restrictions under I-110 in downtown Pensacola from East Chase Street to East Gonzalez Street as crews perform routine inspections of the I-110 downtown bridges. Lane restrictions will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Saturday, Feb. 23.
- S.R. 291 (Davis Highway) from Fairfield Drive to Selina Street- The northbound, outside lane will be closed at various locations between Fairfield Drive and Selina Street as crews perform utility work and raise manhole covers. The lane restrictions will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Thursday, Feb. 28.
- Theo Baars Bridge Routine Inspection- Motorists may encounter intermittent lane restrictions on the Theo Baars Bridge on S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 until Thursday, Feb. 28 as crews perform a routine bridge inspection.
- Crary Road Bridge Replacement over Pritchett Mill Creek- Crary Road is closed between Tedder Road and Byrneville Road as crews construct a bridge culvert. Motorists will be detoured via C.R. 4 and Byrneville Road. The project is anticipated to be complete spring 2019.
- Bratt Road Bridge Replacement over Canoe Creek - Bratt Road will continue to be closed near Canoe Creek. Drivers on Bratt Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to Pine Barren Road and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will be detoured east on Bratt Road. The project is anticipated to be complete summer 2019.
- Hanks Road Bridge Replacement over Breastworks Creek - Construction activities have begun. The roadway will be temporarily closed during construction. Drivers on Hanks Road, west of the bridge, will be detoured to C.R. 99 and C.R. 4. Drivers east of the bridge will utilize Pine Barren Road.
Santa Rosa County:
- I-10 from Blackwater Bay to East of S.R. 87 (Exit 31)-Traffic may encounter alternating and intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, until Thursday, March 28 as crews remove and replace pavement markings. Law enforcement will be on site to assist with traffic control.
- S.R. 87 Pavement Markings Replacement- Traffic will encounter minor delays at the following locations Monday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until Thursday, April 25 as crews remove and replace pavement markings in the roadway. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic:
- U.S. 90 to Nicholas Lake Road
- U.S. 98 to Vonnie Tolbert Road
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Bridge construction will require the following lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 until Sunday, March 3:
- U.S. 98 east and westbound from North 14th Avenue in Pensacola to just east of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Gulf Breeze.
- North 17th Avenue in Pensacola, between U.S. 98 and the CSX Railroad overpass (Graffiti Bridge).
- S.R. 89 (Dogwood Drive) Routine Maintenance from Chestnut Street to Starhill Drive- There will be intermittent lane restrictions between Chestnut Street and Starhill Drive as utility crews trim trees. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, February 25 until Saturday, March 2.
- I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/Exit 22) – The following construction related traffic impacts are planned for I-10 and Avalon Boulevard from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the week of Sunday, Feb. 24:
- Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange, Monday through Thursday as crews perform construction activities.
- Alternating lane closures on I-10, from the Escambia Bay Bridge to east of S.R. 281, Monday, Feb. 25 until Friday, March 1 as crews work to widen the roadway.
- Drivers will encounter new traffic pattern(s) on I-10 east and westbound as crews reconstruct the inside and outside shoulders. This work will continue through spring 2019.
- U.S. 98 Safety Improvements at Constitution Drive and Navarre School Road- There will be intermittent eastbound lane closures near Thresher Drive from 8 p.m. to 5a.m. Sunday through Thursday as crews construct a right turn lane.
- Drainage work is underway at Newport Street and Thresher Drive.
- Construction activities continue from Sunrise Drive to east of Cotton Bay Lane. Lane Closures will be in effect Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform concrete operations in the median.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling througha work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Register Today For Northview Diamond Club Baseball Spring Bash
February 25, 2019
Today is the registration deadline for the Northview High School Diamond Club Spring Bash.
Pool play will start Friday, March 1 at Don Sutton Ballpark in Molino. USAA rules apply in this single elimination tournament.
For more information click here. The registration deadline has been extended until Monday, February 25 at midnight.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Gas Prices Holding Steady After 11 Cent Rise
February 25, 2019
Gas prices in Florida are holding steady, after rising 11 cents last week – setting a new 2019-high of $2.34 per gallon on Saturday.
Sunday’s statewide average of $2.34 amounts to $35 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline. That is $10 less than what drivers paid last May, when prices were at their peak. However, drivers are still paying 18 cents per gallon less than this time last year.
In Escambia County Sunday, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was $2.31, up from $2.16 one month ago but 30 cent less than one year ago.
Pictured: Gas was $2.35 this weekend in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Driver Crashes Into Brick Wall Sign In Cantonment
February 24, 2019
There were no serious injuries reported when a driver crashed into a brick wall sign in Cantonment Sunday morning.
The crash happened about 10:40 a.m. on Pine Forest Road at Trailwood Drive. The collision destroyed the sign at the entrance to Pine Forest Royale subdivison and knocked down a flagpole.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded.
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Flu Activity Sharply Increasing In Escambia County
February 24, 2019
According to the latest report from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), flu activity is decreasing slightly statewide but sharply increasing in Escambia County.
The report shows flu activity in Escambia County was moderate.
“It’s not too late to get your flu shot,” said FDOH-Escambia director, John J. Lanza. “Everyone over six months of age should get the flu shot, especially those with increased risk for flu-related complications.”
People with increased risk for flu-related complications include children from birth to age 5, adults age 65 and older, pregnant women, and people who have existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease.
It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop protection against the flu.
Brush Fire Consumes Three Acres And Two Vehicles
February 24, 2019
A brush fire swept through about three acres and consumed two vehicles on Saturday afternoon near Century.
A southerly wind at about 15 mph pushed the fire through a pasture on Dawson Road just before noon. The fire spread to two junk vehicles on the edge of the pasture. There were no structures damaged, and the fires were quickly brought under control.
The Florida Forest Service was investigating the origin of the fire.
The McDavid and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Flomaton Fire Department responded.
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