Tate High School Names Students of the Month for October
November 28, 2023
Tate High School has named their Students of the Month for October. They are Tin Tran and Aneesa Gallegos. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Toddler Was In The Car As Cantonment Woman Was Shot, ECSO Says
November 28, 2023
There have been no arrests announced in the shooting of a woman who was in a car with a toddler Sunday night in, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says it appears the shooting was not random.
The incident occurred about 8:25 p.m. in the area of Sheppard and Lincoln streets, a few blocks west of Carver Park. The woman was reportedly in a parked Nissan Altima along with an adult male and a toddler.
The woman was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital where she was listed in critical condition.
Escambia Sheriff Chip Simmons said investigators believe the intended target was the adult male driver of the car, not the woman or child. The ECSO said the shooting could be retaliation possibly for a shooting of three people in the same area earlier this year. Sunday night’s shooting occurred at the same residence.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 850-433-STOP or the ECSO at 850-436-9620.
Freeze Warning For Tuesday Night
November 28, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. High near 73. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Cantonment Rotary Distributes 1,000 Water Safety Books To Kindergarten Students
November 28, 2023
The Cantonment Rotary Club distributed the water safety book “Josh the Otter” to about 1,000 kindergarten students in District 5 plus Ensley Elementary School. Coloring books were distributed with each book.
The book teaches the children about water safety when swimming.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ice Flyers Kicking Off December With Two Home Games
November 27, 2023
The Ice Flyers are back at the Hangar after closing out the November schedule with a pair of road games. On Friday, the team played an uncharacteristic game against the Bulls, losing 8-1. On Sunday, the team bounced back with a 1-0 win against the Macon Mayhem with goaltender Stephen Mundinger getting another shut-out win under his belt.
The Ice Flyers sit at 2nd in the league standings with the visiting Peoria Rivermen (3rd) making a trip down for the weekend series.
Here’s a look at the team’s schedule for this week:
MONDAY – REST DAY
TUESDAY – TRAINING
WEDNESDAY – TRAINING
THURSDAY – TRAINING
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 – TEDDY BEAR TOSS NIGHT
Peoria vs. Ice Flyers at 7:05 p.m. CT
Toss! Those! Bears! Join the Ice Flyers for their annual Teddy Bear Toss Night. Fans are encouraged to bring teddy bears and other stuffed animals to the game and throw them onto the ice after the first Ice Flyers goal is scored. All items collected will be donated to local non-profit organizations just in time for the holidays.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 – RALLY FOUNDATION NIGHT
Peoria vs. Ice Flyers at 7:05 p.m. CT
Help the Ice Flyers end childhood cancer in support of Rally Gulf Coast with a night dedicated to fundraising and awarenes
Winning Fantasy 5 Ticket Worth Over $100,000 Sold In Davisville
November 27, 2023
Someone is over $100,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Davisville.
The ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop next to the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 97 was the only winning ticket in the Sunday evening drawing and is worth $$104,191.62.
The Sunday evening winning numbers were 4-7-16-25-34.
Tate High Alumni Group Donates To Local Food Pantry
November 27, 2023
The Tate High School Alumni group recently made a donation to the community food pantry ministry at the Back to the Rack Thrift Store to benefit local families at Thanksgiving. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here Are The Road Work Construction Spots To Watch This Week
November 27, 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:
- North Palafox Street (U.S. 29/(State Road (S.R.) 95) from Cervantes Street (S.R. 10A) to Brent Lane (S.R. 296) – A portion of the right turn lane from northbound North Palafox Street to Brent Lane will be temporarily closed Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 1 as crews construct a retaining wall and pour concrete. Drivers will still be able to access most of the right turn lane.
- Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) Resurfacing from Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) to west of Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) - Drivers may encounter nighttime lane closures, between Nine Mile Road and Pine Forest Road, Monday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews pave the roadway.
- 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 end of the year as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage is in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- Lillian Highway (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 daytime lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 30 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as crews perform concrete 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.
- Scenic Highway (U.S. 90), from north of I-10 to Davis Highway - Northbound traffic, between Pelican Lane and Scenic Ridge Drive, is shifted to the inside so crews can perform construction activities. The shift will remain in place until the work on the shoulder is completed. During construction, one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction and left turns will be permitted.
- S.R. 727 (West Fairfield Drive) Routine Maintenance from 69th Avenue to U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- 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 Monday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 30, from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities for the new bridge. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph throughout the work zone.
- 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 Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive Monday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Dec. 1, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- Motorists accessing Whisper Bay Boulevard from U.S. 98 will encounter a new traffic configuration. Travel lanes will be shifted slightly west and reduced to one entry lane, and one exit lane, to allow for crews to perform roadway reconstruction activities on the north side of the westbound lanes.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Drivers Found The Lowest Thanksgiving Gas Prices In Three Years, AAA Says
November 27, 2023
Florida gas prices inched lower last week, even as millions of Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving. AAA forecasted nearly 2.8 million Floridians would take a road trip for the holiday weekend. While this year’s actual traveler totals will not be released until next year’s holiday report, Thanksgiving gas prices were officially the lowest in three years.
Florida gas prices are on the verge of falling below $3 a gallon for the first time since December 2022. Sunday’s state average was $3.01 per gallon. That’s 3 cents less than last week, 31 cents less than a month ago, and 84 cents less than this year’s high of $3.85/g – recorded in August.
The average per gallon on Sunday in Escambia County was $2.84 and as lowas $2.66 on Nine Mile Road. NorthEscambia prices were as low as $2.69 at a Tom Thum in the 300 block of South Highway 29 in Cantonment.
“More than half of Florida gas stations now have gasoline priced below $3 a gallon,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “While there could be some fluctuations in the coming weeks, AAA expects gas prices to remain low through the holidays, unless oil prices suddenly spike.”
Bill Won’t Be Filed To Allow Perdido To Join Century and Pensacola As Escambia County’s Municipalities
November 27, 2023
A push to incorporate Perdido as Escambia County’ third city has hit a a major roadblock.
State Representative Alex Andrade announced Monday that he will not be filing a local bill to place the question of Perdido’s incorporation on the ballot in 2024.
“I will not be filing a local bill to the place the questions of incorporation on the ballot this Session,” Andrade said. “After reviewing We Are Perdido’s feasibility study in depth, and consulting with the Florida Department of Revenue and Florida House staff members, we determined the significant changes would be required to the proposal. Because, at this stage, these changes would need to be made by a single legislator instead of residents of the affected area, I have made the decision to not file and sponsor the bill.
“I have informed We Are Perdido of the decision, and encouraged them to spend this next year engaging in additional due diligence and public outreach if they decide to pursue this initiative in the future,” the state representative continued.
There are currently two municipalities in Escambia County — the cities of Century and Pensacola.
During an October legislative delegation meeting., Andrade, Sen. Doug Broxson and State Rep Michelle Salzman decided to put the issue of incorporation on the ballot in 2024.
