AAA: Florida Gas Prices Declined Last Week

June 22, 2026

Florida gas prices are declining as 4.6 million Floridians prepare to travel for Independence Day. The majority of them (4.08 million) will take a road trip. View AAA’s Independence Day travel forecast for Florida.

Last year on Independence Day, Florida drivers paid an average price of $3.11 per gallon. While it’s unlikely the state average will drift lower than that in time for this year’s holiday, the state average should test 2024 levels, which was $3.53 per gallon.

Florida gas prices are on a streak of declines. Through the last 11 days, the state average fell 32 cents per gallon. That cuts the cost of filling an average-size gas tank by nearly $5. In the county, the low price was $3.08 at the warehous clubs and several other stations. In Escambia County, the Pensacola metro area had the lowest average in the state at $3.41. In North Escambia, a low of $3.19 was available on Muscogee Road in Cantonment.

Falling gasoline prices have been influenced by a drop in the cost of crude oil. As a reminder, oil prices influence about half of what drivers pay at the gas pump. US oil prices fell 16% during the past two weeks, on the hope that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Since an agreement was announced last weekend, oil prices dropped $8.28 per barrel (10%) and Florida’s average gas price declined 20 cents per gallon.

“Florida’s state average is now the lowest since early March,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Lower gas prices come at an ideal time for summer travel and offer some financial relief for drivers. Still, the outlook remains uncertain. Developments involving the Strait of Hormuz will continue to influence whether prices rise or fall.”
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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT FEATURE 

Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Spots To Watch

June 22, 2026

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and state projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

  • Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from east of U.S. 29 to east of Davis Highway (State Road (S.R.) 291) – Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., drivers may experience intermittent lane closures and ramp closures for paving operations and roadway construction. This week, drivers may encounter intermittent closures on the I-10 westbound off-ramp at Davis Highway (Exit 13). Law enforcement will be on site, and flaggers will be present to direct drivers through the work zone.
  • S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) from east of Bauer Road (County Road 293) to Manchester Street – The week of Sunday, June 21, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 292, from east of Bauer Road to Manchester Street, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for construction activities. Additionally, a new traffic configuration has been implemented on S.R. 292 between Mills Avenue and just east of Patton Drive, with travel lanes shifted to the outside of the roadway to provide space to construct a median traffic separator. Channelizing devices are in place to delineate the work zone. The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph through the work zone.
  • Business U.S. 98 (Garden Street) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the Interstate 110 (I-110) ramp – The week of Sunday, June 21, drivers may encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
    • Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and North Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction) as crews perform construction activities on the north side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through late 2026.
    • Temporary side street closures north of Garden Street for stormwater drainage system reconstruction. This week, drivers may encounter a closure with detour at F Street. Signage will be in place to direct drivers through the work zone.
    • On-street parking is closed on Garden Street, between A Street and L Street.
  • I-110 Resurfacing from I-10 to U.S. 98 – Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures for paving operations and roadway construction.
  • I-10 Resurfacing from the Perdido River Bridge to west of U.S. 29 – I-10 drivers may encounter intermittent and alternating lane closures Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., at the following locations:
    • Between the Perdido River Bridge and mile marker 1, for guardrail installation.
    • Near the Pine Forest Road interchange (Exit 7), for striping operations.
  • I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
    • Intermittent lane closures on I-10 westbound near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    • Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
    • Temporary reconfiguration of the I-10 westbound ramps, which will remain in place through mid-2026.
  • I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – Drivers may encounter the following lane closures on Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.:
    • I-10 westbound traffic will be reduced to one travel lane and shifted south near mile marker 10.
    • Intermittent outside lane closures on I-10, between mile markers 9 and 11.
    • Intermittent outside lane closures on U.S. 29 northbound, between Diamond Dairy Road and Broad Street.

Additionally, drivers are reminded of the following ongoing construction-related traffic impacts:

    • Intermittent lane closures on North Palafox Street between Whitehead Drive and Hope Drive. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the work zone.
    • I-10 is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction between U.S. 29 and I-110.
    • I-10 travel lanes are shifted away from the median area of the roadway, near the U.S. 29 interchange.
    • The U.S. 29 southbound access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp has been reduced.
    • The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
  • S.R. 97 (Atmore Highway) Resurfacing from U.S. 29 to the Alabama State Line – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
    • Intermittent lane and shoulder closures are to be expected throughout the project limits on Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for median improvements.
    • Lane closures are to be expected at S.R. 95 and S.R. 97 on Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for median improvements.
  • S.R. 296 (Beverly Parkway) Routine Maintenance at U.S. 29 (Palafox Street) – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 to 5 a.m. Friday, June 26 for paving operations.

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.
    • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
  • U.S. 90 Resurfacing, from Escambia River Bridge to east of Woodbine Road – Drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on U.S. 90, from Escambia River Bridge to Woodbine Road, Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, between 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for guardrail installation. Additionally, the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph through the work zone.

Pictured: Work continues on Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino as seen Sunday evening. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT FEATURE 

Wahoos End First Half With 11-4 Win Inbox

June 22, 2026

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos secured the series victory over the Birmingham Barons by a final score of 11-4 on Sunday evening.

Besting the Barons (26-43) in four of six games, the Blue Wahoos (36-33) earned their fifth series win as the first half of the season came to a close. It is their first series victory over Birmingham, who they tied 3-3 in the teams’ first meeting at Regions Field in late May.

Standout Cam Cannarella batted a triple shy of the cycle, going 3-for-4 with a career-best five RBI as well as two runs scored. He’d increase his hitting streak to seven games and manage his second home run in as many days, earning his first three-hit game at the Double-A level.

Over the course of the series, Cannarella batted .534 (11-for-21) against the Barons. He’s slashing .378/.439/.543 heading into a road trip at Chattanooga.

The Blue Wahoos managed their 11 runs on 12 hits, drawing eight walks. All but one Pensacola starter recorded a hit in the win. Juan Matheus and Dillon Lewis each posted 2-for-5 days at the plate, each driving in and scoring at least one run.

The Pensacola pitching staff, led by starter Luis Moreno (W, 3-3), allowed only four earned runs on a combined nine hits and a single walk while striking out nine Baron bats. Moreno delivered 5.0 innings, allowing one earned run on four hits while picking up three strikeouts. A free base wasn’t issued to the Birmingham battery until the ninth inning.

Pensacola made a statement in the first inning as three hits led to three runs. The one-two punch of Cannarella and Aiva Arquette showed just how much damage they can do, as Cannarella got himself aboard with a single and was sent home immediately after Arquette powered his fifth home run over left field.

Matheus added to the lead moments later, scoring from third on a Ryan Ignoffo sacrifice fly into deep center. Pensacola would round out the impressive first inning with a 3-0 lead, and bring an early end to the day for Barons starting pitcher Phil Fox (L, 2-3) who would be saddled with the loss.

Patience at the plate paid off in the second inning for the Blue Wahoos. Garret Forrester, Payton Green and Arquette each drew walks to load the basepath, setting the table for Matheus to single through the left side and bring home Forrester.

Cannarella padded the lead for the third straight inning, sending a sacrifice fly to the warning track in center to give Ignoffo room to score from third. Birmingham stopped the bleeding as third baseman Alec Briley pulled off a diving catch on a liner by Arquette, but the Blue Wahoos held a comfortable 5-0 lead

The Barons answered back in the fifth with a solo home run from Jorge Corona, but it wouldn’t take long for the Blue Wahoos to respond with two of their own. After a lengthy battle at the plate, Cannarella launched an opposite field two-run home run over left. It’d be his second home run at the Double-A level, his first coming a night prior in Saturday’s victory.

Lewis then hammered a first-pitch no-doubter over left center, driving in Matheus to spike the lead to 9-1. Lewis tied Columbus’s David McCabe for the Southern League lead in home runs with 16 on the season.

Birmingham got two back with an Anthony DePino two-run homer in the top of the sixth, but the Pensacola offense kept rolling. Ignoffo kicked off the bottom of the frame with a single, followed by a walk issued toIan Lewis Jr. Both pulled off a double steal, paving the way for Cannarella to blast a two-RBI double to the left-center warning track.

Though the Barons would manage another run on a solo homer in the seventh, it’d be the final score from either side as the Blue Wahoos pitching staff struck out four through the remaining innings.

The Blue Wahoos will take Monday off before hitting the road for a series with the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, beginning on Tuesday.

written by Maddy Branning

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT FEATURE, Sports, TOP sports