Multiple Injuries Reported In Highway 29, Highway 97 Intersection Crash
December 4, 2023
Multiple injuries were reported in a crash midday Sunday at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
The three-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and two SUVs was reported about 11:47 a.m., and at least two Escambia County EMS ambulances responded.
The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details.
Photos by Kevin Enfinger for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Library Is Now Open On Mondays
December 4, 2023
The Century Library is now open on Mondays.
The library is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
“Opening our Century location on Mondays is a step forward in ensuring that we are best serving the communities in the north end of Escambia County. We look forward to bringing new programming and events to the Century Library six days a week,” said Todd J. Humble, director of West Florida Public Libraries.
The Century Library hosts Family Story Time every Wednesday from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. in addition to other programming and events.
The library is located at 991 North Century Boulevard, next to the town hall. A 24-hour book return is also available at the rear of the building.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fatal Shooting Suspect Arrested
December 4, 2023
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting Saturday night.
Isiah Jamal Collie, 24, was wanted for a deadly shooting after 10 p.m. in the 3400-block of Tarragona Street. The shooting investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 850-433-STOP or the ECSO at 850-436-9620.
Partly Sunny Skies Return With Highs Near 70 Monday
December 4, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Mailing A Package For Christmas? Here Are The Post Office Deadlines
December 4, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25th.
The Postal Service has announced it will not have a peak, or demand, surcharge this holiday season, offering increased predictability in pricing for customers. The Postal Service offers simple, upfront pricing year-round with no additional fees for residential area delivery, for Saturday delivery, no fuel surcharges and no volume minimums.
2023 USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines
Within the Lower 48 (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
First-Class Mail (including greeting cards) — Dec. 16
Priority Mail — Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
Alaska
USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
First-Class Mail — Dec. 16
Priority Mail — Dec. 18
Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
Hawaii
USPS Ground Advantage — Dec. 16
First-Class Mail — Dec. 16
Priority Mail — Dec. 16
Priority Mail Express — Dec. 20
Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO), Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)
USPS Ground Advantage — Nov. 6
First-Class Mail — Dec. 9
Priority Mail — Dec. 9
Priority Mail Express Military Service — Dec. 15*
Pictured: The Cantonment Post Office. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Inch Upward, Local Average Below $3
December 4, 2023
Florida gas prices are declining again after an abrupt increase last week. After setting a new 2023 low of $3.01 per gallon last Monday, the state average jumped to $3.17 by Thursday.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Florida was at $3.14.
In Escambia County, drivers were paying an average of $2.98 Sunday nigt. A North Escambia low of $2.89 could be found on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices were as low as $2.63 on East Nine Mile Road.
“Florida gas prices seem to be moving down again almost as quickly as they shot up,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “There isn’t any clear explanation for last week’s sudden increase, as oil and gasoline futures logged their sixth consecutive weekly loss. Regardless, drivers in many cities are beginning to find gas prices close to the same levels where they were last week.
Pedestrian Critical After Highway 29 Hit And Run Saturday Night
December 3, 2023
A pedestrian is in critical condition after a hit and run on Highway 29 in Escambia County Saturday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an unknown vehicle was traveling south on Highway 29 in the area of Jacquelyn Way, south of Brent Lane ,about 7:34 p.m.when it struck a 56-year old Pensacola man that was within the travel lanes before fleeing the scene
The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call *FHP.
Area Receives Much Needed Rain, Over 3-4 Inches In Some Locations
December 3, 2023
The area received some extremely beneficial rain on Saturday, including over three inches in Molino and four inches in Beulah.
Here are totals from calibrated rain gauges across Escambia County:
- Beulah — 4.06 inches
- Molino – 3.07 inches
- Walnut Hill — 2.13 inches
- Tate High — 2.37
- Pine Forest High School — 2.51 inches
- UWF –3.73 nches
- West Florida High — 2.33 inches
- Century 1.74 inches
- Perdido Key == 1.79
- Bratt– 1.64 inches
- Pensacola Beach — 1.49 inches
Want To Have Your Say In The Future of Beulah? Two Master Plan Meetings This Week
December 3, 2023
Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, county staff and Sigma Consulting invite the public to the Beulah Master Plan Design Charette Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Beulah Senior Citizens Center, 7425 Woodside Road.
This two-day charrette will allow county staff and Sigma Consulting to further engage with citizens and learn more about planning for Beulah. From 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 5, Sigma Consulting will hold a short presentation followed by activities designed to provide Sigma with residents’ preferences for design improvements to the Beulah Master Plan. From 1-5 p.m. on Dec. 6, Sigma will use an open design studio format to quantify and consolidate data collected from the previous day. A presentation will follow the open design studio from 6-7 p.m.
The Beulah Master Plan is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury under the RESTORE Act program
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
December 3, 2023
Northview High School has named their Students of the Month for October. Pictured with Principal Mike Sherrill, they are Jade Howell and Jaden Satterwhite. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.