Escambia Set To Accept Property Donation Toward Aligning Quintette Road, Highway 95A Intersection
March 31, 2025
The Escambia County Commission is set to accept a small property donation this week to facilitate the realignment and improvement of the Highway 95A and Quintette Road intersection.
Circle K has an approved development order for a new convenience store at the northeast corner of the intersection.
Escambia Development Partners, LLC is donating a small corner of the property — 0.031 acres or about 1,350 square feet — to Escambia County. The commission is set to vote on accepting the donation at their Thursday meeting.
A $2.375 million project will realign the intersection. Circle K will donate $250,000 toward the improvements. Escambia County has obligated $1.275 million, and Florida Department of Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) funding for $850,000 is allocated for 2026.
Currently, the east and west legs of Quintette Road are offset approximately 115 feet from one another, creating a hazard for the smooth flow of intersection traffic. There is no available right-of-way for a lateral shift on the west side of the intersection, but the east side has an approximate right-of-way of 100 feet, which could accommodate a northerly shift. Immediately adjacent to this intersection are a concrete plant, asphalt plant, a high-end vehicle restoration complex, a new residential development, and a proposed convenience store station on the northeast corner.
A 2023 study found that a traffic signal is needed at the intersection. A westbound right turn lane is also proposed, to reduce delays with logging trucks turning north onto CR 95A. The project consists of the design and construction of a new right turn lane on East Quintette Road for a free right turn onto northbound CR 95A, installation of a new traffic signal that will integrate into the Escambia County traffic signal network, associated striping and signage, and drainage work.
A timetable for the intersection work has not been announced.
Pictured top: A property owner is donating the area depicted in yellow for intersection improvements at Quintette Road and Highway 95A. Pictured inset: One rendition of the proposed alignment of the intersection. Pictured below: Plans for a Circle K have been approved at the intersection. NorthEscambia.com graphics, click to enlarge.
Low Near 60 Tonight
March 31, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
A Ribbon Cutting Will Be Held This Week For North Escambia’s Newest Park
March 31, 2025
A ribbon cutting will be held this week for North Escambia’s newest park.
The new Jennings Gonzalez Park at 1552 Goldenrod Road has been open to the public since February 10 and is open each day from sunrise to sunset. The. community park features a playground with a slide, numerous climbing structures, and additional play features for all ages.
The ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, April 2 at 2 p.m.
Jennings-Gonzalez Park is Escambia County’s second park addition in District 5 recently, following the newly-opened Paper Park near International Paper in Cantonment.
RELATED STORY: New ‘Paper Park’ At Former IP Golf Course Is Now Open
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Special Congressional Election Is Tuesday. This Is Who Is On The Ballot.
March 31, 2025
Voters in Florida’s 1st Congressional District will head to the polls on Tuesday to elect a new representative to replace Matt Gaetz, who resigned last year.
The race pits Democrat Gay Valimont, who describes herself as a “mother and gun violence prevention activist”, against Republican Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s outgoing chief financial officer and a longtime ally of President Donald Trump. A no-party candidate, Stephen Broden of Texas also appears on the ballot; he was the Constitution Party’s vice-presidential nominee in 2024.
Florida’s 1st District is one of the most Republican-leaning in the country, and Trump carried the district by over 35 points in 2024. In the same race, Valimont received 34 of the vote when she ran for the seat against Gaetz.
Gaetz resigned from Congress after being nominated by Trump to be his new attorney general. He withdrew from consideration nand stepped down from Congress as the a House Ethics Committee into his conduct neared release.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Stick It To Cancer: Tate Lacrosse Raises Over $1,000
March 31, 2025
Last week’s Tate Aggies Lacrosse “Stick it to Cancer” games raided over $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.
All proceeds — including ticket sales and concessions — were donated, and four gift baskets were auctioned off to benefit the fight against cancer.
The West Florida Jaguars girls lacrosse team defeated the Tate Aggies 7-6 during the game.
For more photos from the game, click here.
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Northview Men’s Weightlifting Team Places At Districts
March 31, 2025
The Northview High School men’s weightlifting team for placing 5th overall in district competition.
Here are the individual placements:
Hunter Parker placed third in Olympic and fourth in Traditional
Dallas McCarthy placed fifth in Olympic and third in Traditional
Aaron Cuenca placed fourth in Traditional
Sam Reid placed sixth in Olympic and sixth in Traditional
Jackson Helton placed fifth in Olympic and sixth in Traditional
Garrett Yalch placed fifth in Traditional
Daniel Earnest placed fifth in Olympic and third in Traditional
Kayden Samelson placed fourth in Olympic and sixth in Traditional
Wade Bailey placed fifth in Olympic and fifth in Traditional
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Florida Gas Prices Increase
March 31, 2025
Florida gas prices seesawed again last week. After falling to a 15-month low of $2.96 per gallon last Monday, the state average bounced back up 19 cents per gallon to $3.15/g by Thursday. That’s 8 cents less than the highest daily average price this year.
“Florida gas prices followed a familiar trend of rising in the first half of the week, then falling through the weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This cycle has carried on since September, with pump prices mostly swinging between $3.00 gallon and $3.20 gallon.”
Sunday’s state average price for gasoline was $3.11 per gallon. That’s 14 cents more than a week ago, the same as a month ago, and 49 cents per gallon less than this time last year.
In Escambia County, the average per gallon price was lower than the state average at $2.96. A low of $2.74 was available at a station on West Nine Mile Road. In North Escambia, the low price was $2.85 at two stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
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Blue Jacket Jamboree, Livestock Show, Car Show Held Saturday In Molino (With Galleries)
March 30, 2025
Hundreds of people attended the annual Northview High School FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree in Molino Saturday.
There was a big Easter Egg Hunt, including an egg drop from an EREC bucket truck. The event also included arts and crafts vendors, a car show and more.
All proceeds from the Blue Jacket Jamboree will benefit Northview High School FFA students and their scholarship fund.
For a Blue Jacket Jamboree photo gallery (including the car show), click or tap here.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree was held in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Agriculture & Natural Resources Youth Organization Annual Spring Livestock Show.
For more photos from the livestock show, click here.
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Tate High School Chaparrals Place Second At Orlando Winter Guard Regionals
March 30, 2025
The Tate High School Chaparrals earned second place in the recent the Orlando Winter Guard International (WGI) Regional Competition in the Scholastic Regional A Classification.
“Competing against top color guard programs, the Chaparrals showcased their dedication, precision, and artistry, standing out among elite teams from Florida, Texas, and Indiana,” Tate Director of Bands Ronald Gray said.
WGI competitions bring together some of the most talented high school color guards in the nation, making this achievement a testament to the hard work and commitment of the Tate Chaparrals and their instructors, Gray added. Please join us in congratulating Briana Benito – Guard Director, Tabitha Dampson – Assistant Guard Director, and the Chaparrals members Emily Roberson, Hailey Locke, Keelin Guzman, Madison Hatcher, and Summerlyn Gaugler.
The team is under the leadership of Guard Director Briana Benito and Assistant Guard Director Tabitha Dampson, along with team members Emily Roberson, Hailey Locke, Keelin Guzman, Madison Hatcher, and Summerlyn Gaugler.
Looking ahead, the 2025 Rookie Camp for all incoming new members, color guard and winter guard auditions, and percussion auditions will begin on May 6. For additional details, visit the Showband of the South Facebook page or email Ronald Gray at Rgray1@ecsdfl.us.
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Play Ball! NWE Celebrates Opening Day (With Photo Gallery)
March 30, 2025
Saturday was Opening Day at Northwest Escambia Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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