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.
Dry Pattern Returns; Colder By Mid Week
December 3, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
These Are The Road Construction Spots To Watch This Week
December 3, 2023
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:
- North Palafox Street (U.S. 29/(State Road (S.R.) 95) from Cervantes Street (S.R. 10A) to Brent Lane (S.R. 296) – Drivers will encounter intermittent nighttime lane closures, from Cross Street to Brent Lane, Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews work on new signal pole foundations.
- Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) Resurfacing from Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) to west of Pine Forest Road (S.R. 297) - Drivers may encounter nighttime lane closures, between Nine Mile Road and Pine Forest Road, Sunday, Dec. 3 through Thursday, Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews pave the roadway.
- U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) Resurfacing between Henry Street and Cottage Street in Century – Northbound and southbound traffic on U.S. 29 (North Century Boulevard) is shifted to one outside travel lane in each direction between Rudolph Street and Green Street. The shift will be in place through the end of the year as crews perform drainage improvements. Signage is in place to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
- Lillian Highway (S.R. 298) Resurfacing from north of U.S. 98 to east of Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727) and Lillian Highway at Blue Angel Parkway (S.R. 173) – Drivers will encounter daytime and nighttime lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8 as crews perform paving work.
- County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed through the end of the year as crews replace the Canoe Creek bridge. Traffic is directed through a 5.6-mile detour using Bratt Road to Pine Barren Road, then back to C.R. 4.
- Scenic Highway (U.S. 90), from north of I-10 to Davis Highway - Northbound traffic, between Pelican Lane and Scenic Ridge Drive, is shifted to the inside so crews can perform construction activities. The shift will remain in place until the work on the shoulder is completed. During construction, one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction and left turns will be permitted.
- U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) Routine Maintenance at Bauer Road – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Dec 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guardrail repair.
- U.S. 90 (Cervantes Street) Routine Maintenance at Perry Avenue – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Friday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
- Interstate 110 Routine Bridge Maintenance over S.R. 752 Overpass – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures south of S.R. 295 Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
- S.R. 291 (Davis Highway) Routine Maintenance near Jackson Street – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, Dec. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. sidewalk repair operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 90 Bridge Replacement over Simpson River - The outside (right) lane of U.S. 90 eastbound on the Simpson River Bridge will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 5 through Thursday, Dec. 7 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities for the new bridge. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit is 35 mph throughout the work zone.
- 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, Dec. 3, through Friday, Dec. 8, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- S.R. 87 Resurfacing from Hickory Hammock Road (C.R. 184) to Technology Avenue – Drivers may encounter intermittent S.R. 87 southbound lane closures, between Technology Avenue and Hickory Hammock Road, Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for turn lane construction.
- S.R. 87 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Clear Creek – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures north of S.R. 87A Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
- S.R. 281 Routine Bridge Maintenance over Indian Bayou – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures south of I-10 Thursday, Dec. 7 from 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.