Florida Average Gas Price The Lowest In Nearly A Month
August 28, 2023
Florida gas prices are moving lower again. The state average declined nearly 15 cents per gallon throughout the past 10 days.
Sunday’s state average was $3.71 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since July 31st.
A North Escambia low was of $3.34 was available Sunday night on Highway 29 in Cantonment. A low of $3.25 could be found in Pensacola on Nine Mile Road.
“The price of oil fell to its lowest level in a month, further reducing the cost of producing gasoline,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
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These Are This Week’s Road Construction Traffic Delay Hotspots
August 28, 2023
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center – The truck parking lot at the Escambia County I-10 Welcome Center, located at mile marker four, will be temporarily closed until fall when the Welcome Center improvements are scheduled to be complete. The front and middle car parking lots are open.
- East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) Roadway Improvements from Chemstrand Road to east of Baldridge Drive – The bicycle lanes are temporarily closed to allow crews to widen the turn lanes and construct new five-foot bicycle lanes. In addition, the speed limit has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as vehicles and bicycles share the roadway. The closure and speed limit reduction will be in place until the project is complete later this summer.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Northbound and southbound traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) is shifted to one outside travel lane in each direction between Rudolph Street and Green Street. The shift will be in place through August as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage will be in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- Lillian Highway (State Road (S.R.) 298) Resurfacing from north of U.S. 98 to east of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) - Drivers will encounter alternating daytime lane closures on Lillian Highway, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as crews perform drainage and driveway improvement work. In addition, drivers will encounter nighttime closures, between Fairfield and Blue Angel Parkway, Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform widening and resurfacing work.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed through fall 2024 as crews replace the Canoe Creek bridge. Traffic is directed through a 5.6-mile detour using Bratt Road to Pine Barren Road, then back to C.R. 4.
- North Palafox Street (U.S. 29/S.R. 95) Resurfacing from Cervantes Street (S.R. 10A) to Brent Lane (S.R. 296) – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures, between Cervantes Street and Brent Lane, Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform sidewalk work.
- Routine Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures Tuesday, Aug. 29 through Saturday, Sept. 2 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for manhole rehabilitation at the following locations:
- S.R. 291 (North Davis Highway) east of Lloyd Street
- U.S. 90 (West Cervantes Street) at North Reus Street intersection
- U.S. 90 (West Cervantes Street) at North Coyle Street intersection
- U.S. 98 (West Garden Street) at North Donelson Street intersection
- SR 292 (North Pace Boulevard) at West Wright Street, West Belmont Street, West Strong Street, West La Rua Street, West Jackson Street, U.S. 90 (West Cervantes Street), and West Gadsden Street intersections.
- S.R. 295 (West Fairfield Drive) Routine Maintenance at North S Street – Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Aug. 28 through Monday, Sept. 11 for sidewalk repair operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 (S.R. 30/Gulf Breeze Parkway/Navarre Parkway) Resurfacing of specific areas from Abercrombie Road to Calle De Palencia Street - Drivers on U.S. 98 (Navarre Parkway), between S.R. 87 and Calle De Palencia Street, may encounter intermittent lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Tiger Park Lane and Bayshore Road Sunday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- Beginning Sunday, Aug. 27, motorists traveling eastbound will encounter a new traffic configuration from west of Bayshore Road to east of Green Briar Parkway as lanes will be shifted slightly north to allow for crews to perform construction activities on the south side of the eastbound lanes.
- I-10 Resurfacing from S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to east of S.R. 87 – Motorists will encounter nighttime east and westbound lane closures Monday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations.
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River – Drivers may experience lane closures in the outside (right) lane of U.S. 90 eastbound on the Simpson River Bridge the week of Sunday, Aug. 27 through Thursday, Aug. 31 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews place concrete for the new bridge. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph through the work zone.
- U.S. 98 Turn Lane Construction West of Tiger Lake Drive – Motorists will encounter intermittent southbound lane closures Monday, Aug. 28 through Thursday, Aug. 31 for the constructing of a new turn lane.
- U.S. 90 Turn Lane Construction near Watkins Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent westbound lane closures Wednesday, Aug. 30 through Friday, Sept. 1 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the constructing of a new turn lane.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Clark E. Manning
August 28, 2023
Clark E. Manning, 71, of Cantonment, Florida went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 24, 1952.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Manning and Evelyn McGhee Manning.
Clark is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Marsha; his sons, Carl Travis (Kelly) and Wesley C. (Angie); grandbabies, Bella, Clayton, Jacob, and Gracie; his siblings, Jimmy (Kathy), David (Carolyn), Candy (Duane), Alvin (Gail), Allen (Trudi), Marilyn (Ronald), and K. Doug; many nieces and nephews; a host of cousins; and friends too many to count.
Clark loved the Lord and studying the Bible. One of his favorite verses was 1Peter 1:3-9ESV. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was thankful for his Pastor Jim Locke and all his church family. Clark was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and had a special love for all his cousins that shared the Creek Indian heritage. Clark was the owner and partner with his brother David at Manning Brothers Pools. He appreciated all his great customers that he had the pleasure of serving for over 38 years. So, please join us in a celebration of Clark’s Life on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida with Pastor Jim Locke officiation.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until time of service.
Memorial donations may be made in Clark’s name to Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Blue Wahoos, Shuckers Canceled in Biloxi After Just Two Batters
August 28, 2023
Only two batters into the series finale between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Biloxi Shuckers, rain forced the delay and eventual cancellation of Sunday’s game at MGM Park. As it was the final regular season matchup between the two teams, the game will not be made up.
Victor Mesa Jr. singled against Carlos Rodriguez to lead off the ballgame, and before Jacob Berry could complete his at-bat, a rapid arrival of intense rain prompted the teams to take cover.
After an off day Monday, the Blue Wahoos begin a six-game home series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Tuesday.
written by Erik Bremer
Atmore Man Charged With Weekend Murder Near Poarch
August 27, 2023
An Atmore man has been charged with a weekend murder.
On Saturday, the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Poarch Tribal Police and the Atmore Police Department responded to a shots fired disturbance at a mobile home park at 7400 Jack Springs Road, just north of the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation.
“Upon arrival a male victim was located inside of a mobile home deceased from apparent gunshot wounds,” Sheriff Heath Jackson said Sunday afternoon. The victim was identified as 33-year old Deangelo Bailey, who was a resident of the mobile home park.
Wendell Farrell White, 65, was later taken into custody and charged with murder. He was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bonding pending a first court appearance on Monday.
“The motive of the shooting is still under investigation and other details will be released as they become available,” Jackson said.
Two Stolen Vehicles Found Burning On Dead End Molino Street Early Sunday
August 27, 2023
An investigation is underway after two stolen vehicles were found burning early Sunday morning in Molino.
The vehicles were parked at the end of Wesley Circle, a dead end road north of Brickton Road. Escambia County Fire Rescue responded about 4:40 a.m. to find the adjacent vehicles fully involved in fire.
Both were completely destroyed. The fire also sparked a small brush fire in an adjacent wooded area.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, both vehicles were stolen earlier this month.
The ECSO is investigating the vehicle thefts, while the Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the fires.
There were no injuries reported.
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Two Injured In Pickup Truck Crash; Dog Reportedly Ejected
August 27, 2023
Two people were injured and a dog was reportedly ejected in a single vehicle crash Saturday.
The crash happened on Nokomis Road at Rockaway Creek Road, near Davisville. The driver of a Ford F150 pickup truck was eastbound on Nokomis Road when they drifted off the roadway onto the shoulder, overcorrected and and lost control. The pickup slammed into a dirt embankment and rotated into a ditch. The truck came to rest partially overturned in the ditch.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate an adult female from the vehicle.
Both of the injured were transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
A witness said a dog, named Waylon, was ejected from the pickup truck during the crash. Waylon appeared uninjured, and firefighters were able to get him a bucket of water from a fire hydrant to help him stay cool.
Escambia County Animal Control responded for Waylon.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department and the Atmore Police Department also responded.
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Escambia Man Charged With Fentanyl Trafficking
August 27, 2023
A traffic stop Saturday ended with the arrest of an Escambia County man for fentanyl trafficking and other drug charges.
Edward Eugene Williams, 55, was charged with trafficking in fentanyl four grams or more, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, smuggling contraband into a detention facility and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $58,000.
Escambia Schools Open House Events Begin This Week
August 27, 2023
Escambia County schools will hold open house events beginning this week.
High school open houses will be Tuesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. Middle schools will hold open houses on Thursday, August 31 at 6 p.m.
Elementary school open houses will be Thursday September 7 or Tuesday, September 12. Parents should look for information from their school, or contact the school, for specific times.
High Sunday 100+ With A Chance Of Scattered Storms
August 27, 2023
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 110. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 92. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94.