Bratt Elementary School Celebrates Students Of The Month
February 6, 2023
Bratt Elementary School celebrated their January Students of the Month recently with a special pizza party and a story time. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Decline Over The Last Week
February 6, 2023
Florida gas prices declined 7 cents per gallon last week.
On Sunday, the state average was $3.50 per gallon. That’s 8 cents below the 2023 high and only 3 cents more than this time last year.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.31. The lowest North Escambia price Sunday night was $3.16 at a Highway 29 station in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices dipped as low as $3.06 at a warehouse club.
“Pump prices are moving lower again after a sharp drop in the oil and gasoline futures markets,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Oil prices are 10% lower than two weeks ago. Meanwhile, wholesale gasoline prices have fallen almost 40 cents. Unless the market suddenly rebounds, drivers could see gas prices drop another 5-15 cents this week.”
The drop is due to a combination of domestic and global factors. On Friday, the European Union agreed to impose a $100/barrel price cap on Russian oil. Additionally, there’s speculation that the strong January jobs report could cause the Federal Reserve to pass additional interest rate hikes, which could potentially lower fuel demand.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Tate Aggie Cheerleaders Take Third In The State, Headed To Nationals
February 5, 2023
The Tate High School Aggies competitive cheerleading team took third in the state Saturday.
At the 2023 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships in Gainesville, Tate earned a score of 83.10 for third place behind Durant (Plant City) with 83.70 points and Windermere with 85.4 points
Last year, the Aggies were crowned the 2022 FHSAA Small Varsity competitive cheerleading champions.
Up next, the Tate Aggies cheerleaders will compete at nationals.
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 106th Birthday
February 5, 2023
World War II U.S. Army Veteran Duane Brewton celebrated his 106th birthday Sunday.
A party was held in his honor Friday in Cantonment, where Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Terrence Shashaty recognized him for his service.
Brewton is a Purple Heart recipient and was a member of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Division and 38th Regiment in 1944.
Photos: NAS Pensacola for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Crashes Into Tree On Highway 196 Near Molino
February 5, 2023
There were no serious injuries reported when a driver crashed into a tree near Molino early Saturday morning.
The driver of a Toyota Tacoma lost control and struck a large tree about 1:20 a.m. on Highway 196 west of Highway 29, near Chestnut Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Woman, 53, Killed In Escambia County Wreck
February 5, 2023
A 53-year old Escambia County woman was killed in a single vehicle crash Saturday morning.
The woman was traveling on Lillian Highway near Bauer Road when her vehicle left the roadway, traveled through a chainlink and overturned tino a “communications utilities structure”, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene; her name was not released.
Troopers are continuing their investigation.
Low Around 40 Sunday Night
February 5, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Flomaton’s Mason Dullard Signs Letter Of Intent With College In Kansas
February 5, 2023
Flomaton High School’s Mason Dullard has signed a letter of intent to play football for Butler Community College in Kansas. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rose M. Bauer
February 5, 2023
Rose M. Bauer, 79, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on January 26, 2023. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 21, 1943 to Harry and Grace Casey. She was married to Ronald L. Bauer for 58 years. Rose worked as a teacher for the Escambia County School District and she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Casey; mother, Grace Casey; daughter, Dawn Bauer Hohlenkamp; brother, John T. Casey; sister, Rita Casey; and sister-in-law, San Dee Casey.
Rose is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Bauer; son, Ronald P. Bauer; grandsons, Lorenz Hohlenkamp, Evan Hohlenkamp, and Harrison Hohlenkamp; and sister, Mary Giedinghagen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Pensacola, Florida. Visitation will be prior to service from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Gregory Clay Pitts
February 5, 2023
Gregory Clay Pitts, 64, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on February 13. 1958 in Pensacola, Florida. Greg was a long- time businessman in the Pensacola area where he owned and operated 3 Dollar Mule Trucking Company and Allie Kats Paint and Bodyworks.
Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey James and Sarah Marette Pitts.
Greg is survived by his fiancée Jennifer Hamilton and her children; his son, Gregory Chad Pitts; 5 daughters Tea Marsden, Victoria Pitts, Isabel Pitts, Sarah Pitts, and Iva Pitts; brothers Johnny Pitts (Patricia), Randy Pitts (Carol Ann), Kirk Pitts (Julie); an uncle, Richard Renfroe; an aunt, Mavis Hensley; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday February 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the family and from 12 PM– 1 PM for friends. The service will follow immediately after visitation at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Johnny Pitts will be officiating.