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Northview FFA Alumni Named The Nation’s Number One Alumni Chapter

The Northview High School FFA Alumni Chapter was named the National Outstanding FFA Alumni & Supporters Chapter during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana

After being named as a top five finalist on the state level earlier this year, their application was eligible to advance to the national level, was named as a national finalist earlier this fall, and later named as the overall national winner on November 2 at the 96th National FFA Convention.

Florida Gas Prices Fall to New 2023 Low

Florida gas prices have plummeted to their lowest levels of the year. Sunday’s state average was $3.17 per gallon. That’s five cents less than the previous low, originally set back in March.

The least expensive metro market was Pensacola at $3.00. A North Escambia low of $2.89 was available Sunday night along Highway 29 in Cantonment.

“Florida drivers are now finding some of the lowest pump prices since December 2022,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Drivers are even finding pump prices below $3 a gallon in some cities. In fact, about 20% of Florida gas stations now have gasoline priced below $3 a gallon. Even more are likely to follow, this week.”

“The seasonal decline in driving demand, coupled with gasoline supply builds and falling oil prices are all contributing to the recent pump price drop,” Jenkins continued. “Expect these low prices to hang around through the holidays, unless oil prices suddenly spike or there’s an unexpected disruption to fuel supplies.”

Florida’s state average declined 12 cents per gallon last week. It’s down 68 cents from this year’s high of $3.85, which was recorded in mid-August.

The price of U.S. crude settled at $80.51 per barrel on Friday. That’s $5 per barrel (6%) less than the week before. Gasoline futures also declined 11 cents, for a combined discount of 17 cents per gallon through two weeks.

NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Georgia Beats Arkansas 1-0 For SEC Soccer Championship

With an early goal and tremendous defensive effort, the University of Georgia soccer team claimed its first Southeastern Conference tournament championship with a 1-0 victory over No. 10 Arkansas Sunday afternoon before 1,727 spectators at Ashton Brosnaham Park in Escambia County.

A total of 6,415 spectators attended games over the span of the tourney in Escambia County.

Graduate midfielder Croix Bethune led the Bulldogs with two shots, en route to receiving SEC Tournament MVP honors. Bethune was joined on the SEC All-Tournament Team by graduate midfielder Mallie McKenzie, graduate forward Hannah White, and sophomore goalkeeper Jordan Brown, who posted seven saves.

In the seventh minute, McKenzie sent a screaming pass right in front of the net, with White intending to knock the ball in, but an Arkansas defender hit the ball with her knee for an own goal. Both of Georgia’s goals against Arkansas this year came via own goal, including a score in the regular season meeting on Oct. 5 in Fayetteville. Brown tallied her first shot on goal of the season with a booming free kick, but for the remainder of the half, the Razorbacks pressed the Bulldog defense with four shots on frame.

In the second half, Georgia looked to counter the attack, beginning with an early shot by redshirt freshman midfielder Summer Denigan, who returned from her red card suspension. Brown remained strong, including a terrific stop in the 68th minute right in front of the net. Bethune nearly added an insurance goal in the 86th minute with a huge strike, but Razorback keeper Phoebe Carver deflected the shot.

With 27 seconds left, Arkansas had one final chance with a free kick, but Ava Tankersley’s shot was caught by Brown, who booted away the ball to seal Georgia’s first league title.

Weekly Traffic: Coring Operations On Highway 97, Other Delays For The Week

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) – A portion of the right turn lane from northbound North Palafox Street to Brent Lane will be temporarily closed Monday, Nov. 6 through Friday, Nov. 10 as crews construct a retaining wall and pour concrete. Drivers will still be able to access most of the right turn lane.
• 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, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 9 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews pave the roadway.
• Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center – The truck parking lot at the Escambia County Interstate 10 Welcome Center, located at mile marker four, will be temporarily closed until the end of November as crews perform construction activities. The front and middle car parking lots are open.
• 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 will be 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 lane closures, between U.S. 98 and Blue Angel Parkway, Monday, Nov. 6 through Friday, Nov. 10 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as crews perform concrete work.
• County Road (C.R.) 4 over Canoe Creek Bridge – C.R. 4, between Byrneville and Bratt, will be closed through fall 2024 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 (Garden Street) Coring Operations from I Street to B Street – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Nov. 6 through Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for coring operations.
• U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Routine Maintenance near Quality Inn – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for removal and replacement of asphalt to raise existing manhole.
• U.S. 29 Turn Lane Operations North of Pinoak Road – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 9 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for turn lane operations.
• S.R. 727 (West Fairfield Drive) Routine Maintenance from 69th Avenue to U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
• S.R. 97 (Atmore Highway) Coring Operations from C.R. 95A to the Alabama State Line – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Nov. 6 through Thursday, Nov. 16 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for coring 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, Nov. 7 through Thursday, Nov. 9, 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 Point Drive.
  • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Tiger Park Lane and Bayshore Road Sunday, Nov. 5, through Friday, Nov. 10, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
  • Motorists accessing Whisper Bay Boulevard from U.S. 98 will encounter a new traffic configuration. Travel lanes will be shifted slightly west and reduced to one entry lane, and one exit lane, to allow for crews to perform roadway reconstruction activities on the north side of the westbound lanes.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather

Speed Limit Reduced On Mobile Highway Between Nine Mile And Pine Forest

The speed limit on Mobile Highway (U.S. 90), between Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) and Pine Forest Road (State Road 297), has been permanently reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

In addition, a $7.5 million project on this section of Mobile Highway is continuing. The work includes resurfacing the roadway, improving drainage, installing a new traffic signal at Klondike Road and signal improvements at Blue Angel Parkway. The work is estimated for completion in early 2024.

Mostly Sunny Monday, High About 80 Degrees

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Thursday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Veterans Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

Pensacola Police Officer Cleared In Fatal Cantonment Shooting Last June

The shooting of a man in Cantonment last June by a Pensacola Police officer has been ruled justified and no charges will be filed, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

It happened on Durant Lane near South Highway 97, just north of West Kingsfield Road on June 28 after a PPD officer learned a vehicle involved in a hit and run was in the area.

The officer confronted Charles Vincent Todd Jr. and an altercation followed. Investigators said Todd snatched the officer’s Taser from its holster, and aimed it at the officer’s face before trying to grab the officer’s gun. from its holster. The officer was forced to fire his weapon, shooting and killing Todd.

A mutual-aid agreement is in place between the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and PPD to cross jurisdictions when needed.

PPD has not named the officer as they continue an internal investigation.

NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.

UWF Ignites For Bounce-Back Rout of MC to Enhance Postseason Opportunity

In games this season following a loss, UWF’s football team has responded with turnaround, complete-game performances.

The Argos added a pivotal one Saturday with a 42-14 win against Mississippi College at Robinson-Hale Stadium, which now sets up an opportunity to attain their fifth post-season trip in UWF’s seven-year tenure.

Bolstered earlier this week by a No. 4 position in the NCAA Division II Super Region 2 rankings, the Argos (7-3) further helped themselves by responding from a 7-0 deficit in the second quarter with five consecutive touchdowns against MC for a blowout win.

“Our guys were relentless,” said UWF coach Kaleb Nobles, referring to the surge that became with a game-tying touchdown in the second quarter. “They did a great job of doing what they’re supposed to do and playing with a lot better effort and focusing.

“It has kind of confirmed what I know about our team… is that they have something in their chest about them that is pretty resilient. They have a great heart about them, great spirit about them. They know in the three losses, we played good teams and they played us very well, but we also didn’t play our best in those games.

“But I am excited about how we have responded. I hate the opportunity to respond after a loss, because it means we lost, but I’m proud of the way we have come off losses.”

This was the third consecutive season UWF has played at Mississippi College. Saturday’s win was the second-largest margin of victory in the eight times these teams have played – all won by the Argos.

The Argos will head into their season-finale next Saturday against winless Chowan University (0-9) at UWF’s Pen Air Field knowing a win could seal a place among the 28 team-field in the Division II playoffs.

Seven teams from each of the four NCAA D-2 Super Regions make the playoffs.

“We feel like this is when you’ve got to play your best,” Nobles said. “A lot goes into it, but teams are going to remember who wins in November and December. And so our guys know we’ve got to play at a high level. We’ve left some good football out on the field (in season), but we’ve got to play well this week coming up and hopefully that leads to us playing further in November and December.”

Coming off last Saturday’s heart-breaking home loss to Valdosta State in the final 36 seconds, the Argos’ offense started slow Saturday against the Choctaws.

Their first four possessions resulted in two punts, a missed field goal and a failed conversion on 4th-and-one.
The Choctaws had a 7-0 lead after a 9-play, 80-yard drive was capped by quarterback Cameron Davis’ 1-yard run with 1:50 left in the first quarter.

The Argos tied the game with 6:04 left in the first half on a 42-yard touchdown run by Jamontez Woods that highlighted a 93-yard, nine play drive. It featured the Argos rushing attack and became part of the game’s big storyline.

Playing without leading rusher C.J. Wilson, who was sidelined by a minor injury, the Argos amassed 274 yards rushing on 42 attempts. Woods led the way with 113 yards on 12 carries. Jalen Bussey had 84 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. Quarterback Peewee Jarrett added 53 yards on 10 carries to combine for the bulk of this yardage.

“CJ was just banged up a little bit and he’s going to be fine moving forward,” Nobles said. “Those guys (running backs) kind of cleaned up and shored up some things and we know with our o-line, you don’t have to be perfect and our guys just made plays behind them.

“It’s a testament to our offensive staff, how well they put together a really good run-game plan, but also to adjust to the game. (Choctaws) were doing some certain things that were a little bit different than we thought, which is kind of par for the course this season offensively. But it’s really a testament to our players, our offensive line, our running backs, tight ends and how well blocked up front and how we ran the ball.”

After UWF’s defense forced a quick stop, the Argos then took a 14-7 haftime lead on Jarrett’s 42-yard touchdown pass to John Jiles –part of another big day for Jiles with 110 yards on five catches and two touchdowns.

The game’s defining moment then happened within a two-minute span in the third quarter.

Mississippi College missed a 45-yard field goal with its first possession of the second half. The Argos took over and scored on a 41-yard pass from Jarrett to Jiles for a 21-7 lead.

On the ensuing possession, the Choctaws began at their on 9-yard line after a blocking penalty on the kick return. Forced to punt from their own 11, UWF defensive back Braylon Anderson from Saraland High near Mobile, swooped in and blocked the punt.

It was recovered in the end zone by linebacker Mi’Chaun Coward, a Niceville High grad, in the end zone for a touchdown and 28-7 lead.

“When you block a punt, that changes games,” Nobles said. “Braylon Anderson with a great block. That raises your opportunity to win. And that’s contagious.

“To be honest, we have been close on like seven of them this year. Finally, we got a perfect run through. Our guys did a great job running through the A-gap to get there and I’m just excited about how they finished that to get a touchdown on special teams.”

Ten seconds later, another big defensive play ensued. On the first snap from the kickoff, UWF defensive tackle Collin Shaw forced and recovered a fumble at the MC 27. On a 4th-and-21 situation from Choctaws’ 38, Nobles made the bold decision to go for it and Jarrett connected with Zac Offord for a 25-yard gain.

Two players later, Jarrett connected with Caden Leggett for an 11 yard touchdown and 35-7 lead. That’s three touchdowns in the third quarter to blow open the game and five scores in a 21-minute span.

“I challenged our guys pretty good at halftime,” Nobles said. “We had a great way to end (half) on the pass to Jiles, but we don’t need to play to the atmosphere (small crowd at stadium)… we need to play to our best and focus on what we’re supposed to do.

“And we did that in the second half.”

The Argos capped their scoring on Bussey’s 25-yard scoring run on a burst around the left sideline with 9:21 remaining in the game. The rest of the way, Nobles was able to utilize his backup players, including quarterbacks Michael Rich and Marcus Stokes.

Jarrett finished with 235 yards, three touchdowns, one interception. Receiver Anthony Ballard had three catches for 59 yards and Offord (48 yards) and Leggett (43 yards) were part of 294 yards passing.

Ralph Ortiz had eight tackles for UWF and a forced fumble.

This win enabled UWF to record its fifth season of at least seven wins in the program’s 7-year history.

“It’s special and it’s cool to have been a part of a lot of that stuff,” said Nobles, who was an assistant coach under Pete Shinnick for three seasons, including the national title team in 2019. “A huge shoutout to Coach Shinnick what his vision was for UWF football. I am excited that we’re able to keep doing that and hopefully keep adding more wins to this season.”

Written By Bill Vilona PHoto Emily Miller/UWF.

Sunny, About 80 For Sunday Afternoon

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Photo Galleries: Blue Angels Homecoming Weekend

Over 200,000 spectators were expected during the two-day Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow Friday and Saturday and at Pensacola Naval Air Station.The weekend included performances by the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels; the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Viper Demonstration Team; the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Demonstration Team; Brian Correll Air Shows; Adam Baker Airshows; RAD Aerosports; the Stearman Flight Team; and the Third Strike WingWalkers and the Budweiser Clydesdales.For more photos, from Friday, click or tap here.For Saturday photos, click or tap here.Themed 50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation, the 2023 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow is designed to honor and recognize the significant contributions women have made to naval aviation since the enactment of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which removed restrictions previously prohibiting women from serving in combat-related roles and ultimately opened the door for women to pursue careers as Naval Aviators. The first clas of female Naval Aviators began training in 1973 at NAS Pensacola.

Pictured:The Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow on Friday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge.

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