Gas Prices Decline Slightly
May 13, 2019
Florida gas prices declined an average of 7 cents during the past week. The state average has declined the past nine days for a total decline of 8 cents.
In Escambia County on Sunday, the average price per gallon was $2.65, down a nickel from a week ago. Pensacola metro prices were among the lowest in the state.
Sunday’s state average of $2.71 per gallon is 7 cents less than a week. Year-to-date, the state average has averaged $2.48 per gallon – 11 cents less than the same period last year.
“Stabilizing fuel supplies and lower crude oil prices are leading to cheaper prices at the pump,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Recent declines in wholesale gasoline should allow the state average to slip another 5 cents or more in the next week or two. However, May is a very volatile month for gasoline and motorists should not be surprised if pump prices rise again before Memorial Day.”
Sheriff Morgan Selling A Steer ‘With Horns’ And It Comes With A Warning
May 13, 2019
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan is selling a “large black steer with horns”, and it comes with a warning.
The “animal is aggressive and will charge” and “adequate fencing necessary to properly contain animal” is required according to a buyer beware statement from the ECSO.
The steer will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder with cash in hand at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the ECSO substation at 5844 Highway 29 in Molino.
The Sheriff’s Office took possession of the steer after it was found last month in the area of Chemstrand Road and Turners Meadow Road.
Senior Scholar Athletes Honored
May 13, 2019
The top senior student-athletes in each sport from Escambia and Santa Rosa County were honored recently during the 2019 Annual Senior Scholar Athlete Banquet. There were 214 senior nominees.
Cali Wilson, Gulf Breeze High School and Walker Parra from Washington High School, won the overall female and male scholarships, respectively. The Pensacola Sports Foundation awarded these two individuals each with a $4,000 scholarship.
Individual sport winners were:
Baseball – Mason Land – Tate
Girls Basketball – Breanna Garrett – Pensacola Catholic
Boys Basketball – David Melega – Navarre
Cheerleading – Krysanne Hagen – Tate
Boys Cross County – Rory Carmody – West Florida
Girls Cross – Erica Fisher – Pace
Football – Hunter Rayburn – Pensacola High School
Girls Golf – Mary Elise Shultz – Pace
Boys Golf – Chase O’Connor – West Florida
Girls Lacrosse – Vanessa Welch – Gulf Breeze
Boys Lacrosse – William Butler – Pensacola Catholic
Girls Soccer – Makenna Stafford – Tate
Boys Soccer – Quinten Endacott – Pensacola Catholic
Softball – Madelyn Vasquez – Gulf Breeze
Girls Swimming – Georgia Smith – Pensacola Catholic
Boys Swimming – Cason Forst – Tate
Girls Tennis – Callie Mitchell – Gulf Breeze
Boys Tennis – Michael Eddins – Pensacola Catholic
Girls Track – Taylor Hill – West Florida
Boys Track – Spencer St. – West Florida
Volleyball – Autumn Carter – West Florida
Girls Weightlifting – Julia McMaster – Navarre
Boys Weightlifting – Joshua Carter – Navarre
Wrestling – Tyler Tran – Pace
Blessings Abound: Reimagine Spring Held In Gonzalez (With Photo Gallery)
May 12, 2019
The hearts and lives of area residents in need were touched during Reimagine Spring on Saturday in Gonzalez.
The faith-based event included a 15,000 pound food giveaway, free clothing, free lunch, free haircuts, children’s activities, free blood pressure and health screenings, free baby diapers, free toys and much more during the event at Ascend Park on Old Chemstrand Road.
Everything at the event was free.
Reimagine Spring is a project of Doers of the Word Ministry and is sponsored by numerous churches and other organizations.
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Tons Of Food Collected During Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive
May 12, 2019
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers joined forces Saturday to help Stamp Out Hunger in our community. In its 27h year, the annual food drive has grown to the largest national single-day effort that benefits millions of Americans who struggle to put food on the table.
Manna Food Pantries said Saturday evening that the donations collected during the drive will provide nearly 105,000 meals locally.
“Stamp Out Hunger is the most important food drive for many food pantries in the area,” said DeDe Flounlacker, executive director of Manna. “The food collected by the letter carriers is critical to our ability to feed our neighbors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Every donation helps ensure the immediate needs of the hungry can be met in the coming months.”
The annual food driver is held on the first Saturday of May each year.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
May 12, 2019
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the period ending April 25 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officers Long and Allgood were on vessel patrol and conducted a resource and safety inspection on a recreational vessel with three occupants on board. During the inspection, six gray triggerfish were discovered. Current Florida law prohibits possession of more than one gray triggerfish per person. Additionally, one of the triggerfish was found to be shorter than the required minimum of 15 inches. The captain of the vessel was cited for possession of over the daily bag limit and undersized triggerfish.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Ramos was on water patrol in Santa Rosa Sound when he saw a recreational vessel returning from offshore. A boating safety and resource inspection was performed. During the inspection, Officer Ramos located three greater amberjack that the subjects harvested on their trip. The subjects were issued citations for taking and possessing greater amberjack during the closed season.
While on water patrol in East Bay, Officer Ramos saw a man harvesting oysters. A resource inspection was performed, and the man possessed 78 undersized oysters, which was 55% of his catch. The law only allows for 5% of oysters harvested to be less than three inches. The man was issued a notice to appear in court along with several warnings pertaining to the taking of oysters
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Northview’s Kline Signs To Cheer With Northwest Florida State College
May 12, 2019
Northview High School senior Gabrielle Kline has signed to cheer at the collegiate level with Northwest Florida State College. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Miss Mayfest Pageant Winners Named
May 12, 2019
Winners of the Miss Mayfest Pageant in Atmore this year were Little Miss Mayfest Charlotte Reese Walker, a first grader at Silverhill Elementary; Petite Miss Mayfest Natalee Mae Wilson, a first grader at Flomaton Elementary School; Young Miss Mayfest Lanie Kate Stephens, a fourth grader at Jay Elementary School; and Miss Mayfest Makayla Shana Ramsey, a freshman at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Former Escambia Commissioner White Appointed To County Mass Transit Committee
May 12, 2019
Former county commissioner Kevin White has been appointed to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee.
He was appointed by Commissioner Steven Barry to serve as one of two appointees for District 5. White’s term runs concurrently with Barry’s term or at his discretion. The appointment has been confirmed by the full commission.
Ransom Middle School Names May Students Of The Month
May 12, 2019
Ransom Middle School as named sixth grader Ladarius Fields and eighth grader Brianna White as Students of the Month for May. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.