Northview FFA Horse Judging Team Receives Gold Emblem Award At Nationals
November 1, 2021
The Northview High School Horse Judging Team was recognized with a Gold Emblem Award at the 2021 National FFA Convention.
Team members include Audrey Goetter, Leia Grantham, Hannah Hassebrock and Samantha Kimmons.
Goetter, Grantham and Hassebrock placed gold as individuals, while Kimmons placed bronze.
After being named as the state champion team in April, the team competed in the virtual team activity and written exam earlier in October, and the final rounds in-person at the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The team is coached by sisters Courtney and Stephanie Solari, both Northview graduates.
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Bonus Photo Gallery: Tate Aggies Showband, Cheerleaders And Fans
November 1, 2021
The Tate Aggies took on Niceville Friday night.
For a bonus photo gallery with the band, cheerleaders and fans, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by William Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Photos, Scores: NWE Football
November 1, 2021
Her are NWE Football scores from Saturday:
Seniors
- NWE Garnet 24, Atmore 6
- Brewton 2 — NWE Gold 0 (forfeit)
Juniors
- NWE Garnet 24, Atmore 0
- Brewton 13, NWE Gold 6
Sophomore
- NWE Garnet 35, Atmore 0
- Brewton 13, NWE Gold 0
Freshmen
- NWE Garnet 35, Atmore 0
- NWE Gold 14, Brewton 13
In the Escambia River Conference, NWE Garnet is No. 1 for freshmen, sophomores, and seniors. NWE Garnet is No. 2 behind Andalusia in juniors.
For an action photo gallery, click or tap here.
Photos by Shawn Gomez for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
District 5 Cantonment, Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup Collects Over 21.5 Tons of Debris
November 1, 2021
Escambia County collected and disposed of approximately 24 tons (48,000 pounds) of debris during the District 5 Cantonment and Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup recently, as part of the county’s ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.
The cleanup resulted in the collection of 21.58 tons of debris. That included 3.48 tons of yard waste, 700 pounds of household hazardous waste, 48 gallons of paint and 264 tires.
The county’s neighborhood cleanup program is hosted by the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program. Local partners include Escambia County Waste Services, Environmental Code Enforcement, Public Works, Animal Services and Road Prison, along with the City of Pensacola Sanitation Department.
Pictured: A Cantonment and Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia’s Average Gas Price At $3.29
November 1, 2021
After moving higher for most of the month, October ended with gas prices holding steady. Last month, Florida gas prices increased a total of 27 cents over the course of two weeks. However, prices at the pump finally plateaued at around $3.31 per gallon throughout the past 12 days.
Florida gas prices averaged $3.31 per gallon on Sunday. That’s the most expensive daily average in seven years (October 2014). The state average is the same as a week ago, 25 cents more than last month, and $1.26 per gallon more than this time last year, according to AAA.
In Escambia County, the average price was $3.29. In North Escambia, a low of $3.28 could be found at several Highway 29 stations.
A Brighter Place: Street Lights Upgraded To LEDs Across Century
October 31, 2021
Century is a brighter place at night, thanks to new LED street lights.
Gulf Power replaced 261 street light fixtures across town at Century’s “request to create a safer and well-lit community”, according to Kimberly Blair, Gulf Power spokesperson. The upgrade included converting the old-style high pressure sodium lights to LED lights that illuminate the area better.
“The sodium lights spread light in all directions instead of focusing light downward, where it’s needed. The LED lights also provide 40% greater lumens – or brighter light – than the sodium lights,” Blair said.
The town is expected to save money with the switch to LED lighting.
Pictured: New LED street light fixtures illuminate North Century Boulevard near the Century Post Office Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Shelby Kent Advances To Regional Cross Country Meet
October 31, 2021
Northview Cross Country participated in the 2A Region 1 District 1 meet in at West Florida High School on Saturday.
Shelby Kent, a Northview junior, qualified to advance to the 2A Region 1 meet in Jacksonville next Friday, November 5.
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Traffic Alerts: What To Expect This Week
October 31, 2021
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
- Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Emergency Lane Closure at B Street – Motorists can expect lane closures through Sunday, Oct 31 as crews perform emergency roadway operations.
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 6. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews replace the southbound portion of the structure. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 5 to allow crews to mobilize materials and equipment.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures between the following locations as crews perform median improvements and install poles for pedestrian traffic signals.
- D and N Streets (inside lane closures)
- P and Q Streets (inside lane closures)
- Q and N Streets (intermittent outside lane closure)
- Kirk and R Streets (intermittent outside lane closure)
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) – Drivers will encounter temporary intermittent shifts to allow crews to pave turn lanes, side streets, driveways, and the on- and off-ramps to I-10. Access to all businesses will be maintained, traffic flaggers and signage will be in place to direct traffic.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road (C.R.) 292A) – Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, Nov. 1 as crews place a watermain.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers can expect the following construction related traffic impacts:
- Nighttime intermittent lane closures and shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 interchange.
- The U.S. 29 northbound on-ramp and U.S. 29 southbound off-ramp at the Nine Mile Road interchange may be reduced to a single lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Signage will be in place and traffic flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 6. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure. Additional work will include the installation of pier lighting.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the Blackwater River Bridge from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 through Thursday, Nov. 4 as crews perform paving operations.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Major roadway construction activities are set to begin the week of Monday, Nov. 8. Improvements on the 4.25-mile section include widening the roadway from four to a six-lanes with a raised median; safety and drainage upgrades; resurfacing State Road 281 (Avalon Boulevard) from U.S. 98 to Garcon Point Bridge; extending the existing shared-use path on the south side of U.S. 98 from Gondolier Boulevard; and new signage and pavement markings.
EREC Accepting Apps For Youth Tour Trips To Tallahassee, Washington
October 31, 2021
Applications are now being accepted by Escambia River Electric Cooperative for the Rural Electric Youth Tour.
The program offers high school juniors the chance to win a trip to the state capital in Tallahassee in February or the national’s capital in June.
Interested students can get more information and an application from their high school guidance counselor. Applications are also available at both the Jay and Walnut Hill EREC offices or online here.
Applications are due by December 7. The student’s parent or guardian must be a member of Escambia River Electric Cooperative.
Escambia County Seeks Volunteer For Board Of Adjustment Appointment
October 31, 2021
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an at-large appointment to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment.
Members serve a two-year term of office and meet at 8:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month for approximately two hours. Travel is not required. Financial disclosure is required.
Escambia County residents interested in being considered for a possible appointment to the Escambia County Board of Adjustment to begin serving in January are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by close of business on Wednesday, November 10. Letters and resumes should be submitted to Rachel Whitmire, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, FL 32505; or emailed to rwhitmire@myescambia.com.
The BOA conducts quasi-judicial hearings to grant, grant with conditions, or deny applications for the following processes: administrative appeal, conditional use, site plan approval extension, and variance.