Milestone Boulevard To Be Closed 7-10 Days
January 28, 2020
Milestone Boulevard will be closed at the intersection of Nine Mile Road in Escambia County beginning Tuesday, January 28.
The closure will allow crews to perform drainage work, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. The work is anticipated to take seven to 10 days to complete, with a targeted reopening on or before February 7.
Traffic will be detoured to Littleton Street and Oldenburg Boulevard. Signs and variable message boards will be in place to alert drivers of the temporary closure and alternate route.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Northview’s Garrick Davis Inks With Northwestern Red Raiders
January 28, 2020
Northview High School’s Garrick Davis has signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, next fall.
Davis is a 6′3″, 260-pound offensive lineman who completed a standout, two-year career with the Northview Chiefs football team. Davis earned all-Northwest Florida honors after he helped pave the way for the top rushing offense in the state, 24th nationally, as a senior. He earned first team all-region and first team all-Tri-City honors.
“We are thrilled to have Garrick commit to our Red Raider football team,” stated Northwestern Head Coach Matt McCarty. “He is a big, physical lineman who has experienced great success as a run blocker. Garrick is a tough player who we are happy to have join our o-line group.”
Davis plans to major in Biology/Health Professions at Northwestern. He is the son of Kevin and April.
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Northview High NJROTC Earns Numerous Awards At Florida A&M Meet
January 27, 2020
The Northview High School NJROTC earned numerous awards at the Florida A&M Field meet this past weekend, including:
Color guard – 1st
Armed basic – 2nd
Armed exhibition – 2nd
Academics – 3rd
Personnel inspections – 3rd
Overall drill – 3rd
Overall athletics – 3rd
Overall – 3rd
Sit ups – 4th
100 relay – 4th
Jonathan McCarthy — 3rd place overall in knock out
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One Shot At Escambia Convenience Store During Child Custody Exchange
January 27, 2020
One person was shot Sunday night at a Pensacola Boulevard convenience store during a child custody exchange.
It happened shortly after 8 p.m. at the Tom Thumb at the corner of Airport Boulevard. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said two men met at the store for a child custody exchange, but it escalated into a verbal argument. The ECSO said 27-year old Kardel Kitibian Snow then pulled out a gun at shot the other. The victim was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life threatening.
Snow was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Escambia County Jail on a felony aggravated battery charge. He was released on a $15,000 bond.
Fire Departments Respond To Oil Well In Jay, Discover Pipeline Leak
January 27, 2020
Fire departments from across the area were dispatched to a reported structure fire at an oil well in Jay late Sunday afternoon.
They arrived in the area of Highway 89 and Exxon Road to find what was described a “pipeline leak”. The leak was contained by oil company personnel at 5:40 p.m., according to the Jay Volunteer Fire Department.
There were no injuries reported, and further information has not been released.
The Jay, Allentown and Berrydale volunteer fire departments, the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Flomaton Fire Department were initially dispatched to the incident.
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Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
January 27, 2020
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Monday, January 27
Library Board of Governance – 4 p.m., 239 N. Spring St.
Tuesday, January 28
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 W. Park Place
Wednesday, January 29
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Visit Pensacola Board of Directors Meeting – 3 p.m., 165 Ft. Pickens Road
Plans Nearing Completion For New District 1 Bellview Library
January 27, 2020
Groundbreaking for a new library in Bellview could happen as early as May or Jane.
On his blog, Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh says plans for the library should be complete in early March. He said the county library director, Todd Humble, explained the library will be between the size of the current Southwest Branch at 7,500 square feet an the Tryon Branch at 12,000 square feet.
In September 2018, the Escambia County Commission approved the purchase of the former Wells Fargo Bank location at 6425 Mobile Highway, just south of the fairgrounds, as the site of the new library.
Want To Be A Beach Lifeguard? Tryouts Are Scheduled For Saturday
January 27, 2020
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will host tryouts next Saturday.
The tryouts will be held Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at the University of West Florida Aquatic Center, located at 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 72. Applicants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early and to bring all relevant certifications to the tryout event.
Position requirements for employment include the following:
- Able to swim 600 yards in a pool in 10 minutes or less
- Able to run 1.5 miles on a track in 12 minutes or less
- Be at least 16 years old
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is preferred
Attending and passing the tryout is required to be considered for employment. If you pass the physical tests in the allotted time and meet all of the other requirements, you will be scheduled for an interview. If selected to be hired, you will receive paid training. Training includes, but is not limited to, successfully passing 80 hours of open water training and emergency medical training.
If you are a student at an accredited secondary school, vocational school, college or university fill out this online application prior to the tryout. Students must be currently enrolled or have intent to enroll next term.
If you are a non-student fill out this online application prior to the tryout.
For more information, contact Water Safety Deputy Chief Alexander Johnson at 850-503-1799 or at adjohnson@myescambia.com.
Gas Prices Decline And Will Slip Lower This Week, AAA Says
January 27, 2020
Florida gas prices dropped an average of eight cents last week and are likely to slip even lower in the coming days, according to AAA.
Florida drivers are paying an average of $2.45 a gallon at the pump, while Escambia County drivers were paying an average of $2.38, the lowest metro price in the state. One Cantonment station was at $2.25 per gallon Sunday night, while prices in Pensacola were as low as $2.20 on Airport Boulevard.
“It took almost the entire month, but gas prices are finally beginning to follow a more traditional trend of declining in January,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “With the holiday travel season in the rear view and temperatures turning colder, Americans are not driving as much as they did a month ago. The lower demand has allowed gasoline stocks to swell. Wholesale prices have reached a low that – if they hold - could drag the state average below $2.35 in the next 10 days.”
Despite the recent decline, the state average remains 22 cents per gallon more than this time last year. The difference amounts to an additional $3 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas. That difference could soon begin to narrow as crude oil prices move more in line with last year’s levels.
One Injured In Highway 29, Quintette Road Rollover Wreck
January 26, 2020
One person was injured in a rollover crash Saturday night on Highway 29.
The driver was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries that were not considered life threatening following the crash about 6:35 p.m. on Highway 29 at Quintette Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details. The Cantonment, Molino and Ensley stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were also dispatched to the crash.
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