Bonus Photos: Tate Aggies At Wahoos Stadium
March 11, 2024
Arnold 3, Tate 0 (Varsity)
The Tate Aggies fell 3-0 to Arnold lsat Thursday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
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Gabe Harrison took the loss for Tate. He went for two innings, surrendering three runs on three hits while striking out two and walking two. Zane Warrington threw four innings in relief, allowing one hit and no runs while striking out seven and walking one.
Tate had one hit each from Ketch King, Kaleb Posta, Connor Hassell, and Madox Land.
The Aggies Friday night game against Payxton was rained out Friday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Photos by Chrisy King for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Inch Lower After Reaching New 2024 High
March 11, 2024
Florida gas prices are inching lower after reaching a new 2024 high of $3.46 per gallon on Friday. The state average rose 15 cents per gallon last week. However, by Sunday, it was back down to $3.43 per gallon on average.
The average per gallon price in Escambia County was $3.19. A low price of $3.05 was available in North Escambia at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment. The lowest price in Pensacola Sunday night was $2.99 at the warhouse clubs.
“Strong gasoline demand and the switch to summer fuel contributed to last week’s jump at the pump,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Severe weather and power outages at major refinery plants across the US were also reportedly to blame. However, gasoline and oil futures moved lower late last week, reportedly due to uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates later this year. This could temporarily cause the gas price hike to stall.”
Crude oil futures declined nearly $2 per barrel last week (-2%). Gasoline futures dropped 9 cents.
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Escambia County Offering Tips On When To Call, Or Not Call, 9-1-1
March 10, 2024
In hopes of alleviating unnecessary emergency responses., Escambia County is offering advice on when a resident should — and should not — call 9-1-1.
“As a reminder, 9-1-1 should only be used in an emergency. Citizens should keep in mind that not all medical situations require 9-1-1, and some issues are better handled by urgent care, primary care, a pharmacy or self-care,” the county said.
Escambia County Emergency Communications answered 216,663 calls in 2023. During each of these calls, Escambia County EMS s or Escambia County Fire Rescue responded. Often, both EMS and ECFR will respond depending on the severity of the call.
“What was discovered was several of these calls were low acuity or non-emergent, resulting in an ambulance being diverted away from a potential or active emergency call. When several 9-1-1 calls are made all at once for an ambulance, the odds of emergency calls being held rise exponentially,” the county said. When a call is held, those calling for help essentially wait in line for an available ambulance.
Escambia County said do not call 9-1-1 for non-emergent situations such as:
- Non-life-threatening medical situations: Minor injuries or medical conditions that do not require immediate medical care do not warrant a 9-1-1 call. If you or someone you know has mild food poisoning, a slight fever, nausea, or a minor cut, consider calling a physician or going to urgent care.
- Requests for information: Calls for information, such as directory assistance, driving directions or road closures, should not be made to 9-1-1.
- Minor assistance: Do not call 9-1-1 if you need minor assistance, such as reaching something high up or across the room.
- Rides to the hospital: Do not call 9-1-1 just for a ride to the hospital if there is not an emergency medical situation.
- If you are unsure whether the situation is a true emergency, officials recommend calling 9-1-1 and letting the call-taker determine whether you need emergency help.
Escambia County also said consider the following guide when determining who to call for non-emergency medical situations:
- Urgent Care (urgent but not life-threatening): Sprains, severe cold/cough, minor burns, skin infections
- Primary Care (symptoms that don’t go away): Chronic symptoms, back pain, stomachaches, high blood pressure management
- Pharmacy: Questions about prescriptions or over-the-counter medications
- Self-care (minor injury or illness): Sunburn, minor cuts, seasonal allergies
Escambia County offers the following tips when identifying an emergency that requires immediate assistance:
- A medical emergency, such as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention
- A fire
- A crime, especially if in progress
- A car crash, especially if someone is injured
In an emergency situation that warrants a call to 9-1-1, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions, which may include:
- The location of the emergency, including the street address
- The phone number you are calling from
- The nature of the emergency
- Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency
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Bratt Elementary School Recognizes Leaders Of The Month
March 10, 2024
Bratt Elementary School recently recognized their February Leaders Of The Month. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Days, Highs In The 60s, Lows In The 40s
March 10, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
FWC Law Enforcement Report: Deer Regulation Violations, Escambia River Citations
March 10, 2024
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following recent activity:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
While conducting a resource inspection on an individual who was hunting, Lieutenant Lambert and Officer Hahr observed an antlered deer that did not meet antler point regulations. The subject’s brother admitted to shooting the deer and was charged with the violation.
Officer McHenry was patrolling the Escambia River and while checking people fishing, he conducted a resource inspection on a vessel where a fish was being filleted. Upon further inspection and admission by the vessel operator it was determined the fish was a redfish not landed in whole condition. The operator of the vessel was cited for the violation.
Officer McHenry responded to a report about a vessel that appeared to be abandoned on the Escambia River. The officer located the vessel and the owner and learned the vessel was purchased to restore but was not operational. The owner was cited for a vessel at risk of becoming derelict and instructed to move the vessel off state waters.
Officer Hahr responded to a request for assistance from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in searching for an adult subject who had not returned from a kayaking trip down a small creek. The creek traveled a remote area of a hunting club property that is not a navigable waterway. The subject’s mother called for help when her son’s phone died after leaving a message that he was cold, wet, and stranded on the creek bank. A sheriff’s office investigator located the subject’s position using a drone and provided Officer Hahr with the coordinates of his location. Officer Hahr located the man and assisted him in walking to the closest logging road where he was reunited with his family.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
(No Santa Rosa case information was submitted.)
This report represents some events the FWC handled during the time period; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
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Play Ball! Saturday Was Opening Day At Century, NEP And Molino
March 10, 2024
Saturday was opening day for the spring ball season at several local ballparks.
NEP Ball Park, Century Baseball Association at Showalter Park and the Molino Ballpark all celebrated opening day on Saturday. Skies were cloudy for festivities and games, but the rain had cleared.
Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park will mark its opening day on March 16.
Pictured: Opening day at Showalter Park in Century. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Slow Down Areas
March 10, 2024
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:
- 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 the spring as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage is in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed until 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) Resurfacing from Cervantes Street to Brent Lane (S.R. 296) – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- The left turn lane from Pace Boulevard to Massachusetts Avenue is permanently closed. Signs are in place to direct drivers traveling on Palafox Street to Pace Boulevard.
- The left turn lane from Palafox Street northbound to Pace Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue is permanently closed. Signage is in place to direct drivers traveling northbound on U.S. 29 destined for Massachusetts Avenue or Pace Boulevard.
- Scenic Highway (U.S. 90), from north of Interstate 10 (I-10) to Davis Highway –Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Scenic Highway, between Piper Glen Drive and Riverina Drive, Sunday, March 10 through Thursday, March 14 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews mill and pave the roadway. A pilot vehicle and traffic flaggers will safely guide drivers through the work zone. This work is expected to continue through March.
Santa Rosa County:
- 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 Lake Drive.
- Motorists traveling eastbound will encounter a new traffic configuration from Green Briar Parkway to the end of the project as lanes will be shifted slightly north to allow for crews to perform construction activities on the south side of the eastbound lanes.
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River - The outside (right) lane of U.S. 90 eastbound on the Simpson River Bridge will be closed from 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 13, through 5:30 a.m., Thursday, March 14, as crews perform construction activities for the new bridge. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph throughout the work zone.
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 through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
NorthEscambia.om file photo.
Flood Warning Issued For The Escambia River Near Century
March 10, 2024
A flood warning is in effect for the Escambia River near Century until Wednesday morning. Minor flooding is forecast.
Saturday night, the stage was 14.5 feet. The river is expected to rise to a crest near 18.2 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early morning.
At flood stage of 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands occur. At 19.0 feet, low lying pastures will flood forcing cattle to be be moved to higher ground.
The Perdido River near Barrineau Park is expected to crest at 9.1 feet on Monday, just above action stage of 9.0 feet. Minor flood stage for the Perdido River is 13 feet. Saturday night, the stage was at 7.18 feet.
Spring Forward: Rubio Renews Push For Year-Round Daylight Saving Time
March 9, 2024
As people across Florida “spring forward” for the start of day saving time, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio renewed his push for permanent daylight saving time.
“We’re ‘springing forward’ but should have never ‘fallen back.’ My Sunshine Protection Act would end this stupid practice of changing our clocks back and forth,” Rubio said this week.
The Sunshine Protection Act, an amendment to the Uniform Time Act of 1996, would make daylight saving time permanent. Florida passed the amendment in 2018, but individual states cannot standardize daylight saving time under a 1996 federal law.
The Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act in March 2022, but the House has yet to approve it..
Year-round DST would reduce car crashes, reduce crime, improve physical fitness, reduce energy use and benefit agriculture, according to the bill sponsors.