Northview Girls Golf Takes Second At Districts, Headed To Regionals
October 23, 2023
The Northview High School Girls Golf Team placed second at districts Monday. Anna Kunkel placed second place overall.
The team will travel to regionals in Jacksonville on Friday, and they are in need of sponsors to help cover costs. For more information, contact coach Amy Holland at the school
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Tate High, Beulah Academy Take Top Honors In FFA Forestry Competition
October 23, 2023
Tate High School took home top team honors in the District 1 FFA Forestry Career Development Event hosted last week by the Florida Forest Service. The competition was held at Hitzman-Optimist Park in Pensacola and tested students on their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory, and applying approved silviculture practices.
Participants competed in measuring trees, map interpretation, identifying trees and equipment, as well as a test on general forestry knowledge. Tate High took top honors in the high school division, and a team from Beulah Academy of Science won first place in the middle school division.
Rounding out the top three in the high school division were Northview and Milton, while Beulah and Central closed out the middle school ranks.
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Ransom Middle Holds ‘My Favorite Things’ Mock Election
October 22, 2023
Last Week, Ransom Middle School held a “My Favorite Things Election” using staff and equipment from the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office. “Students were able to get hands-on with the same equipment that is used in all official elections in Escambia County.
For their favorite automaker, students picked Ford, 48-32 over Chevrolet, and FSU as the top college, 62-32 over West Florida. Chick-fil-A was hands down the favorite fast food among Ransom students with 120 votes to just 24 votes for second place Whataburger
Donald Trump was the favorite president among students, over Biden and historic contenders George Washington, Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln.
Dogs won favorite pet, with 139 votes to a distant 31 votes for cats.
Top sport was football, and top school subject was claimed by P.E.
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Bonus Photos:Blountstown At Northview
October 22, 2023
The Northview Chiefs fell to the Blountstown Tigers 18-7 Friday night at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium in Bratt.
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For a a bonus gallery with cheerleaders, the band, and more, click here.
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Florida Gas Average Gas Prices Fall to 7-Month Lows
October 22, 2023
Florida drivers saw another round of falling prices at the pump. The state average dropped 10 cents per gallon, last week. Sunday’s gas price average was $3.23 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since early March.
The state average has mostly declined for the past 34 days. During that time, the state average declined a total of 46 cents per gallon.
Gas prices are still falling on the momentum created by the seasonal downturn in fuel demand, coupled with stronger gasoline supplies and the switch to cheaper winter blend gasoline,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, this downward momentum may not continue, now that oil and gasoline futures prices logged a second consecutive week of gains.”
The U.S. price of oil logged a small 1% gain last week, amid ongoing concerns about the conflict between Israel and Hamas. In total, U.S. oil has risen $6 per barrel (7%) over the past two weeks. Gasoline futures also rose 11 cents per gallon last week, for a total increase of nearly 20 cents in two weeks.
Pensacola has the cheapest gas of any metro region in Florida at $3.12 per gallon. A North Escambia low of $2.97 was available on Muscogee Road in cantonment Sunday night, while Pensacola prices were as low sas $2.84 on Nine Mile Road.
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IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
October 22, 2023
ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY
Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Inc. dba Pensacola Children’s Chorus
STEP BOLDLY: Building Confidence with a Reliable Performance Stage
The Santa Rosa Band of the Lower Muscogee, Inc. dba Santa Rosa Creek Band
Traditional Council Roundhouse
EDUCATION
Santa Rosa County 4-H Association dba Santa Rosa County 4-H
To Make the Best Better: Finish the 4-H Field Education Facility
Umbrella Learning Academy Corp. dba Umbrella Learning Academy
ULA Gives Kids a Life
ENVIRONMENT & RECREATION
Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Inc. dba Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
Near to Nature: Environment Education “Wild Pursuits” Nature Clubhouse
Ocean Hour, Inc. dba Ocean Hour
Improving Sustainability in Our Pensacola Parks
FAMILY
Children in Crisis, Inc.
Wheels of Impact
Valerie’s House, Inc. dba Valerie’s House Pensacola
Build for Valerie’s House Pensacola Permanent Location: The Kitchen Is The Heart of a Home
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida, Inc. dba CIL of Northwest Florida
MILES Project (Mobile Independent Living Education and Services-Health and Wellness)
Health and Hope Clinic, Inc. dba Health and Hope Clinic
Building Health and Wellness for our Community
Santa Rosa Kids’ House, Inc. dba Santa Rosa Kids’ House
Healing: The Experience
IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area, a women’s philanthropic organization, on Sunday anounced grant recipients selected at this year’s annual meeting,
The grant recipients selected by IMPACT 100’s members are as follows:
Here Are The Road Work Construction Spots To Watch This Week
October 22, 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:
- 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 October as crews perform construction activities. The front and middle car parking lots are open.
- East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) Roadway Improvements from Chemstrand Road to east of Baldridge Drive – The bicycle lanes are temporarily closed to allow crews to widen the turn lanes and construct new five-foot bicycle lanes. In addition, the speed limit has been reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph as vehicles and bicycles share the roadway. The closure and speed limit reduction will be in place until the project is complete this fall.
- 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 (State Road (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, Oct. 23 through Friday, Oct. 27 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as crews perform concrete work. In addition, drivers will encounter nighttime lane closures, between Fairfield Drive and Blue Angel Parkway, Sunday, Oct. 22 through Thursday, Oct. 26 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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 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.
- North Palafox Street (U.S. 29/S.R. 95) Resurfacing 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, Oct. 23 through Friday, Oct. 27 as crews construct a retaining wall and pour concrete. Drivers will still be able to access most of the right turn lane.
- 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.
- S.R. 295 (West Fairfield Drive) Routine Utility Maintenance at Market Street – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for utility maintenance.
- U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Routine Maintenance just pass I-10 – Drivers may encounter alternating lane closures Monday, Oct. 23 through Thursday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for tree trimming operations.
Santa Rosa County:
- 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, October 22, through Friday, October 27, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- Access to Redfish Point Road from U.S. 98 will remain closed to allow for noise wall construction activities. Motorists will be redirected via Southwind Drive. Detour signs will be in place. All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Warm Dry Days, Cool Nights For The Week
October 22, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
ReImagine Cantonment Blesses Hundreds With Food, Clothing And Hope (With Photo Gallery)
October 22, 2023
The hearts and lives of hundreds of area residents in need were touched during ReImagine Cantonment at Carver Park on Saturday., just a short distance from International Paper, which last week announcd about 100 upcoming job cuts with a production line closure in Cantonment.
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The faith-based event included a 20,000 pound food giveaway, lunch, fishing lessons with free fishing rods, baby diapers, clothing, haircuts and health tests. Absolutely everything was free. There were also free children’s activities, including train rides, inflatables, face painting, games, popcorn, and a coloring contest with three participants winning a new bicycle. There were also plenty of hugs and prayers.
ReImagine Cantonment is a project of Doers of the Word Ministry and was sponsored by numerous churches and other organizations, including NorthEscambia.com.
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Charges Upgraded To Attempted Murder For Bowling Alley Shooting Suspect
October 22, 2023
Charges have been upgraded against a 19-year old Cantonment man accused of shooting a teen following a bowling alley incident just before 1 a.m. on September 23.
Nicholas James Vallia was originally charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon. Friday, the charge was upgraded to first degree attempted murder when he was arraigned. He is also charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle, firing into a vehicle or building, and criminal mischief.
Vallia allegedly shot into a car that had been parked outside of DeLuna Lanes, striking a 17-year old male in the arm and stomach. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the shots were fired somewhere on Nine Mile Road after the victim became involved in an argument with another group of people.
Vallia was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $46,000 bond seven minutes after surrendering at the Escambia County Jail.He spent about nine minutes in jail Friday before being released on a $50,000 bond