Sample Ballots On The Way For Presidential Preference Primary
March 4, 2024
Sample ballots for the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary Election have been mailed to Escambia County voters, according to Supervisor of Elections Robert D. Bender.
The sample ballot, in both English and Spanish, includes a ballot image, the voter’s polling location and information on the three ways to vote: early, vote-by-mail, and on Election Day. A sample ballot is also available at EscambiaVotes.gov or below.
The sample ballot, in both English and Spanish, includes a ballot image, the voter’s polling location and information on the three ways to vote: early, vote-by-mail, and on Election Day. A sample ballot is also available at EscambiaVotes.gov.
Florida is a closed primary state. The 2024 Presidential Preference Primary is for Republican voters only.
Some party candidates for president have suspended or ended their presidential campaigns. If a candidate did not submit a formal withdrawal before December 12, 2023, in accordance with state law., the candidate nominee’s name must remain on the Presidential Preference Primary ballot for their respective party. A vote cast for any candidate nominee appearing on the ballot will count as a vote for that candidate.
Century Reshedules Council Meeting Due To Primary Election
March 4, 2024
The Century Town Council has rescheduled one of their March meetings due to the upcoming March 19 Presidential Primary Election.
The council normally meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
The March 19 meeting has been rescheduled to the following day, Wednesday, March 20, because the council chambers is a polling location.
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Local Elementary Schools Place In Science Olympiad; Molino Park Takes First Overall
March 4, 2024
Molino Park Elementary School tok first place overall in the 6th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad recently at Washington High School. A total of 21 elementary schools sent teams of students to compete in nine different events.
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Winners were:
Overall:
- 3rd: Bellview
- 2nd: Hellen Caro
- 1st: Molino Park
Starry, Starry Night:
- 6th: Oakcrest
- 5th: Molino Park
- 4th: Jim Allen
- 3rd: Hellen Caro
- 2nd: Brentwood
- 1st: Beulah
Tennis Ball Catapult:
- 6th: Global Learning Academy
- 5th: Bratt
- 4th: Oakcrest
- 3rd: Molino Park
- 2nd: Hellen Caro
- 1st: Scenic Heights
Estimania:
- 6th: McArthur
- 5th: Bellview
- 4th: Jim Allen
- 3rd: Pine Meadow
- 2nd: Sherwood
- 1st: Pleasant Grove
Grasp a Graph:
- 6th: Pleasant Grove
- 5th: Scenic Heights
- 4th: Bratt
- 3rd: AK Suter
- 2nd: Kingsfield
- 1st: Hellen Caro
Write It, Do It:
6th: AK Suter
5th: Jim Allen
4th: Beulah
3rd: Blue Angels
2nd: Pine Meadow
1st: Molino Park
Mystery Powders:
- 6th: Lipscomb
- 5th: NB Cook
- Tie: 3rd: Global Learning Academy
- Tie: 3rd: Kingsfield
- 2nd: Molino Park
- 1st: Pleasant Grove
Rock Hound:
- 6th: Global Learning Academy
- Tie: 4th: Molino Park
- Tie: 4th: Bellview
- 3rd: Hellen Caro
- 2nd: McArthur
- 1st: NB Cook
Science Bowl:
- 6th: Kingsfield
- 5th: Ferry Pass
- 4th: Lipscomb
- 3rd: Bellview
- 2nd: Scenic Heights
- 1st: Pine Meadow
Robotics Pathways:
- 6th: Scenic Heights
- 5th: Beulah
- 4th: McArthur
- 3rd: Hellen Caro
- 2nd: Jim Allen
- 1st: Longleaf
Spirit Award: Longleaf
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Widespread Rain By Tuesday
March 4, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Florida Gas Price Inched Higher Last Week, AAA Says
March 4, 2024
Florida gas prices averaged $3.34 per gallon on Sunday. That was three cents more than a week ago, and only three cents less than this year’s high of $3.37 per gallon.
“Florida gas prices inched higher last week and are likely to get even more expensive either this week or next,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gasoline futures shot up 30 cents late last week. That’s an indicator that summer-blend gasoline has moved into the market. Drivers should expect a jump at the pump, but how much remains to be seen.”
The average price per gallon in the Pensacola metro was $3.12 with a low of $2.97 available at a Nine Mile Road station. The lowest North Escambia price Sunday night was $2.99 stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
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Richard D. Tener, Sr.
March 4, 2024
On Friday, March 1, 2024, Richard D. Tener, Sr., known to his friends and family as Dick, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Dick was born on July 12, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana. He was the eldest son of Donald Tener and Betty Waage. After graduating from the University of Iowa, he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, for flight school. While in Pensacola, Florida, Dick would meet and marry his wife, Melba (Mickey) on December 20, 1968.
Dick would later be stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he would receive his wings and began his 20-year career as a P-3 pilot. Dick and Mickey would be stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Pax River, Maryland; Brunswick, Maine; Willow Grove, Pennsylvania; Moffett Field, California; Jacksonville, Florida; and New Orleans, Louisiana. He retired from VT-10 in Pensacola, Florida as a P-3 pilot. Dick was deployed into Sigonella, Sicily, and Bermuda.
Just ten days after retiring from the United States Navy, Dick was employed by Northwest Airlines as a pilot on the A-320, 727, and 737 aircraft and visited countries all over the world. One of the greatest thrills in his life was being a pilot. He often told stories of his many adventures.
While stationed in Brunswick, Maine, Dick and Mickey welcomed their son, Richard D. Tener, Jr. (Rich), and three years later the small family of three would welcome a little girl, Katherine Tener (Katie), in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. While home from deployment, Dick could often be found with his son bass fishing on lakes throughout south Florida even if this meant playing a day of hooky from school. Dick taught his son to play baseball as a young boy and would continue until his son reached high school. Dick later introduced the game of golf to his son which they both enjoyed playing together over the years. To ensure that his son was able to attend Q school for golf, Dick sold his favorite guitar to secure the funds.
Dick raised a daddy’s girl in Katie. He drove overnight from California to Florida to make it to his daughter’s first dance recital. Together, father and daughter would share a love of cooking and history. He was always the loudest voice during award ceremonies and graduations. There was never any wrong his daughter could do in his eyes.
There was no prouder moment in Dick’s life than when he learned that he would be welcoming his first granddaughter, Katelyn to the world. Twelve years later, on the exact date and exact same time, Dick welcomed his second granddaughter, Olivia. Three years later, Dick welcomed his third granddaughter, Amber, and three years later his first grandson, Ethan. Being a grandfather was the final feather in his cap to make his life complete.
Dick is preceded in death by his father, Donald Tener; mother, Betty Waage; brother, Larry Tener; and sister, Pat Harold.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Melba Tener; son, Richard (Jenea) Tener of Green Cove Springs, Florida; daughter, Katherine Tener of Cantonment, Florida; granddaughters, Katelyn Tener, Olivia Tener, and Amber Tener; grandson, Ethan Tener; brother-in-law, Alex Doty of Dothan, Alabama; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jimmy Lamar Sasser
March 4, 2024
Jimmy Lamar Sasser passed away suddenly at his home in Pensacola, Florida on February 29, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born on May 29, 1943 in Chipley, Florida as the middle child of S.T. and Beckie Lee Parker Sasser. Jimmy grew up in Chipley and Pensacola and enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball in high school.
At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and faithfully served for 21 years until he retired in 1982 as MSG 05G5H Signal Security Specialist. Jimmy served 4 tours of duty in various stations in Germany and 3 tours at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. After retiring, he continued to work serving his country via Civil Service as the assistant athletic director at both NAS and Corry Station in Pensacola until he retired in 2004.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents S.T. and Beckie Lee Parker Sasser, and brother Dennis Wayne Sasser.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary “Carole” Sasser; daughters, Lisa (John) English of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Angela M. Sasser of Pensacola, Florida; son, Lance (Shannon) Sasser of Panama City Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Ashley L. Spencer, Brooke (Chase) Whitworth and Parker Nelson; great-grandchildren, India Jade Whitworth, Richard Chase “Little Man” Whitworth Jr., and Remi Rose Whitworth; and brother, Roy Sasser of West Lafayette, Indiana.
Jimmy never met a stranger. He was well known for his great sense of humor. He enjoyed watching his Alabama Crimson Tide football team playing every fall and loved playing poker with his pals year-round at the Pensacola Greyhound Poker Room earning the nickname “Luck Box”.
His life motto was “Winners never quit and quitters never win”
He will be greatly missed by all those whom knew him. RIP
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be one hour prior at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Woman Dies In Escambia County Motorcycle Crash; Driver Critically injured
March 3, 2024
A 58-year old female motorcyclist was killed in an Escambia County crash Saturday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 58-year old Lillian, Alabma, woman was a passenger on a motorcycle that was turning from Asheland Avenue onto West Detroit Boulevard and crashed into the tree line.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 72-year old Pensacola woman, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Baptist Hospital.
FHP Is continuing their investigation.
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County Will Consider Vacating Portion Of San Carlos Road Right Of Way
March 3, 2024
The Escambia County Commission will consider to vacate a portion of unimproved right of way of San Carlos Road in Cantonment.
The commission will vote this week on setting a public hearing for April 4 at 5:32 p.m. to consider the move and notify all property owners within 500 feet.
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Salzman To Host Food, Car Seat Giveaway March 16
March 3, 2024
Mark your calendars. Rep. Michelle Salzman and partners will host a giveaway with 30,000 pounds of fresh food and 100 car seats for District 1 residents on Saturday, March 16.
The event will take place starting at 7:30 a.m. while supplies remain at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church at 6205 North W Street in Pensacola.
This event will be a drive-thru for food with a designated space for walk-up, and a separate space for people to pick up their car seats. Vehicles should not line up earlier than 7:00 a.m.
Car seats are limited to the first 100 applicants and one per car. There are no required qualifications, just email: michelle.salzman@myfloridahouse.gov with the subject of your email: “CAR SEAT REQUEST,” in the body of your email, provide your first and last name, phone number, car make/model, and the age and weight of the child. You will receive a reply email to confirm receipt of the request as well as instructions on pick up. Recipients must pick up their car seat between 8 am and 11 a.m. on the day of the event, with no exceptions. The car seats are made possible by Kia Autosport Pensacola.
“These quarterly community outreach events I have hosted for several years could not be possible without partners like Kevin Stephens, Jessica Lee (Kia Autosports), and of course our Farm Share team. Myself, the sheriff, our county commissioners, and others have truly been honored to serve our community in this way,” Salzman said.
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