Florida Gas Prices Moving Lower; Pensacola Metro Cheapest In State
September 25, 2023
Florida gas prices are moving lower, down eight cents per gallon, last week.
Sunday’s state average was $3.61 per gallon. That’s 14 cents less than a month ago, 24 cents less than this year’s high of $3.85 – recorded on August 17th.
The Pensacola metro has the cheapest average in the state at $3.42. North Escambia prices were as low as $3.35 on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while a Pensacola low price of $3.15 was available Sunday night on East Nine Mile Road.
“The end of the summer driving season has resulted in lower gasoline demand, so far in September,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This has enabled gas prices to move lower, even as the price of oil hovers at 2023 highs.”
The U.S. price of crude set a new 2023 high of $91.48 per barrel on Monday, then settled at $90.03 by the end of the week. Meanwhile, gasoline futures dropped nearly 20 cents per gallon, which should allow retail prices to move lower this week.
Patrice Edmonson
September 25, 2023
Patrice Edmonson, 64, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Atmore, Alabama on June 29, 1959 to Arthur Earl White and Mary Jane Jordan. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl White and her husband, David Edmonson.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mary and Charles Jordan; two children, Brandon and Eddie Edmonson; three siblings, Janice Wentz (Randy), Lori Driver (Gary), and Tammy Edmonson (Brian).
Memorial services for Patrice Edmonson will be announced at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Johnny Eugene Boyington
September 25, 2023
Johnny Eugene Boyington, age 74, born in Rabun, AL and a resident of the White House Fork Community died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. He retired from electrical sales and then went to work as a Veterans Service Officer for the State of Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Vietnam, a graduate of Troy State University, a member of VFW Post 3568 and a member of Bay Minette Masonic Lodge #498.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Darnell “Doli” Boyington of White House Fork; two sons, Anthony (Stacie) Boyington and Kevin Boyington all of White House Fork; one sister, Elleraine Stewart of Rabun; one brother, Haywood Boyington, Jr of Bay Minette, AL; eight grandchildren, Kirstin, Ty, Rileigh, Ryder, Braidin, Ryan, Landin and Daniel and four great grandchildren, Jaxon, Avery, Chason and Blakelee.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Marie Frazier, Earl Boyington, O’Neal Boyington, Purvis Boyington, Charles “Tootie” Boyington and a great grandson, Cardon Hyatt.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the White House Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Clark Beiler officiating. Burial will follow at White Cemetery.
The family will receive Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service at White House Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Boyington, Landin Boyington, Ryan Boyington, Braidin Hyatt, Ryder Boyington and Ty Hyatt. Honorary pallbearers will be Lionel Peacock, Frazier Martin, Timmy Richerson and Josh Hodgen.
The family would like to say a special thank you to his caregivers, Tabatha Geck, Lillie Bryars and Troy Madden.
In lieu of flowers they family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Firefighters Battle Woods Fire In Cottage Hill
September 24, 2023
Firefighters were battling a woods fire behind several homes in Cottage Hill Sunday afternoon.
Multiple stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service responded about 3:15 p.m. to the 1800 block of Williams Ditch Road, east of Parker Road.
There was no structural damage immediately reported, and no injuries.
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K-9 Buster Is Working To Detect Weapons In Escambia Schools (With Gallery)
September 24, 2023
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Buster is now working at local schools to detect weapons.
Buster specializes in the detection of firearms and ammunition. Firearms are not permitted o Escambia County Public Schools campuses at any time.
Buster and his handler, deputy Katie Touchstone, are being used in the schools and at sporting events.
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“We are pleased and extremely fortunate to have such a positive relationship with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office,” said ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Any time we are able to bring trained law enforcement assets to bear in making our campuses more secure, we are grateful.”
“ECSO is committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure our students and community members are safe at school and sporting events,” said Sheriff Chip Simmons. “We want those in our community who would plan to cause problems at these events to know, with no uncertainty, that we will do everything we can to foil those plans and put you in jail.”
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Bag Sale: Last Day Of The Friends Of The Library Big Fall Book Sale
September 24, 2023
Sunday is the last day — and the popular bag sale — at the Friends of the West Florida Public Library Big Fall Book Sale.
Everything that will fit in a provided bag is just $7, and admission is free from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Credit and debit cards will be accepted.
The sale is at the Downtown Library, 239 North Spring Street in downtown Pensacola.
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Molino Park Students Collect Items For Ronald McDonald House
September 24, 2023
Molino Park Elementary students recently donated needed items for the Ronald McDonald House. The third grade won first place for the most items donated. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Accused In Theft Of $10K Worth Of Lawn Equipment
September 24, 2023
An Escambia County man has been charged with stealing over $10,000 worth of Stihl lawn equipment.
Rashaad Ramon Stafford, 28, was charged with three counts of burglaries and several counts of grand theft. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.
The ECSO was investigating a recent string of burglaries where suspects were targeting businesses and vehicles. Last week, investigators were conducting surveillance and identified Stafford as a suspect. Stolen property was being stored at two residences and was recovered.
Stafford remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
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Partly Cloudy, Upper 60s Tonight; Back Near 90 Monday
September 24, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Undocumented Flomaton Man Charged With Possessing Fake IDs At The Pensacola Airport
September 24, 2023
A man who claimed to be a Flomaton resident was arrested at the Pensacola airport with fake identification recently.
Joseph Manuel Alvarado, 30, was charged with two felony counts of possessing similitude id cards.
A Transportation Security Administration agent located a fake “U.S.A. resident card” and social security card in Alvarado’s luggage, according to a Pensacola Police Department report. The report stated the cards were obvious poor quality fakes.
Speaking through a TSA translator, Alvarado admitted he was undocumented and was seeking asylum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the report continues.
According to jail records, Alvarado provided an address in Flomaton when he was booked. He was being held on a $6,000 bond with an additional hold from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.