Photos: Canada Geese At Lake Stone
March 11, 2019
A group of Canada geese are often spotted this time of year at Lake Stone on West Highway 4 in Century. The park contains the only freshwater lake maintained by Escambia County. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Beulah Academy of Science Bobcats Win District Volleyball Championship
March 11, 2019
The Beulah Academy of Science Bobcats volleyball team won the district championship and finished their season with a perfect 15-0 record.
Team captains are Cadence Peacock and Cassandra Jackson. Other team members are eighth graders Abigail McGlamery, Alyse Hayes, Alahna Erd, Avery Wilson, Jennifer Maher and Shiya Bhagat; and seventh graders Autumn Jenks and Hayley Holland.
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Gas Prices Hold Steady, But Set To Rise
March 11, 2019
Gas prices have held relatively steady during the past week, but drivers may soon see another round of rising prices at the gas pump.
Gasoline supplies are beginning to tighten as refineries conduct seasonal maintenance and switch to summer-blend gasoline,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Wholesale gasoline prices rose 10 cents late last week. The state average will likely rise 5-10 cents this week, as a result.”
Drivers in Florida are paying an average price of $2.47 per gallon for regular unleaded. Sunday’s state average is 1-cent less than a week ago, yet 22 cents more than last month. Gas prices in Florida remain 3 cents less than the state average this time last year ($2.50).
Escambia County has the lowest metro market gas prices in Florida with a $2.41 a gallon average, while drivers in West Palm Beach are paying an average of $2.58.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Firefighters Battle Vehicle Fire In Cantonment
March 10, 2019
Cantonment firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Sunday morning at the Shell gas station in the 700 block of North Highway 29. They quickly extinguished the fire, which originated in the engine compartment.
There were no injuries reported.
Pictured top: A vehicle fire Sunday morning at a Highway 29 gas station in Cantonment (photo by Cynthia Bowers). Pictured below: Firefighters were able to put out of the fire quickly. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Tate High Graduate Martin Completes Basic Training
March 10, 2019
U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua L. Marlin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Marlin is the son of Kenneth Marlin of Pensacola.
He is a 2013 graduate of Tate High School.
Contract Worker Killed In Bulldozer Accident During ECUA Controlled Burn
March 10, 2019
A worker was killed when he was struck by a bulldozer Saturday during a controlled burn in Cantonment.
The accident was reported about 5:20 p.m. deep in a wooded area south of Becks Lake Road. The adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators believe the man was the operator of the bulldozer, but the exact cause of the accident was still under investigation Saturday night, according to Maj. Andrew Hobbs of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
According to an Emerald Coast Utilities Authority spokesperson, the man was a contractor working on a prescribed burn on ECUA property. Approximately 900 acres were set to be burned during a three day period ending Saturday.
The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Pictured: LifeFlight on standby at a bulldozer accident Saturday in Cantonment. The accident occurred deep in the woods, south of the pictured location. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Five People Escape Serious Injuries In Molino Wreck
March 10, 2019
Five people escaped serious injury in a single vehicle crash near Molino early Sunday morning.
The driver of a pickup truck lost control and struck a tree about 12:30 a.m. on Highway 196 west of Highway 99, near the Florida-Alabama state line.
Escambia County EMS, the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Play Ball! Opening Day For Molino Ballpark (With Photo Gallery)
March 10, 2019
Saturday was Opening Day for Molino Recreation Association and the Molino Ballpark.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cops And Kids Have Fun At Spring Picnic
March 10, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will hosted their Cops & Kids Spring Festival Saturday at Ashton Brosnaham Park.
There were games and prizes, an obstacle course and free food, along with a chance to meet K-9, SWAT, Mounted Posse and their horses, Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, ESAR and more.
The ECSO DUI Unit had a course for adults and teens to learn the effects of driving while impaired by wearing impaired goggles while driving a pedal cart.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Runners Place In Recent Track Meet
March 10, 2019
Results for Northview High School track last week at T.R. Miller:
Girls:
100 meter hurdles-4th Karlee Criswell
100 meter dash-4th Nene Findley
4×100-3rd, Nene Findley, Crystal Douglas, Lexi Broadhead, Karelis Morales
300 meter hurdles-4th Karlee Criswell
800 meters-2nd Karlee Criswell
200 meters-3rd Crystal Douglas
4×400-3rd Nene Findley, Taylor Lashley, Marissa Rothrock, Crystal Douglas
High Jump-1st Karlee Criswell
Boys:
4×800-4th place John Bashore, David Lamb, Garret Bodiker, Colby Morris
4×100 1st place Jarius Moorer, Keyshawn Breedlove, Daniel Merrit, Quay Thomas
800 meters-4th place Colby Morris
200 meters-2nd place Daniel Merrit
Triple Jump-4th place Chris Nordman
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