Florida Average Gas Price The Lowest In Nearly A Month
August 28, 2023
Florida gas prices are moving lower again. The state average declined nearly 15 cents per gallon throughout the past 10 days.
Sunday’s state average was $3.71 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since July 31st.
A North Escambia low was of $3.34 was available Sunday night on Highway 29 in Cantonment. A low of $3.25 could be found in Pensacola on Nine Mile Road.
“The price of oil fell to its lowest level in a month, further reducing the cost of producing gasoline,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group.
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Blue Wahoos, Shuckers Canceled in Biloxi After Just Two Batters
August 28, 2023
Only two batters into the series finale between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Biloxi Shuckers, rain forced the delay and eventual cancellation of Sunday’s game at MGM Park. As it was the final regular season matchup between the two teams, the game will not be made up.
Victor Mesa Jr. singled against Carlos Rodriguez to lead off the ballgame, and before Jacob Berry could complete his at-bat, a rapid arrival of intense rain prompted the teams to take cover.
After an off day Monday, the Blue Wahoos begin a six-game home series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Tuesday.
written by Erik Bremer
Atmore Man Charged With Weekend Murder Near Poarch
August 27, 2023
An Atmore man has been charged with a weekend murder.
On Saturday, the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office, Poarch Tribal Police and the Atmore Police Department responded to a shots fired disturbance at a mobile home park at 7400 Jack Springs Road, just north of the Poarch Creek Indian Reservation.
“Upon arrival a male victim was located inside of a mobile home deceased from apparent gunshot wounds,” Sheriff Heath Jackson said Sunday afternoon. The victim was identified as 33-year old Deangelo Bailey, who was a resident of the mobile home park.
Wendell Farrell White, 65, was later taken into custody and charged with murder. He was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center without bonding pending a first court appearance on Monday.
“The motive of the shooting is still under investigation and other details will be released as they become available,” Jackson said.
Two Stolen Vehicles Found Burning On Dead End Molino Street Early Sunday
August 27, 2023
An investigation is underway after two stolen vehicles were found burning early Sunday morning in Molino.
The vehicles were parked at the end of Wesley Circle, a dead end road north of Brickton Road. Escambia County Fire Rescue responded about 4:40 a.m. to find the adjacent vehicles fully involved in fire.
Both were completely destroyed. The fire also sparked a small brush fire in an adjacent wooded area.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, both vehicles were stolen earlier this month.
The ECSO is investigating the vehicle thefts, while the Florida State Fire Marshal is investigating the fires.
There were no injuries reported.
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Two Injured In Pickup Truck Crash; Dog Reportedly Ejected
August 27, 2023
Two people were injured and a dog was reportedly ejected in a single vehicle crash Saturday.
The crash happened on Nokomis Road at Rockaway Creek Road, near Davisville. The driver of a Ford F150 pickup truck was eastbound on Nokomis Road when they drifted off the roadway onto the shoulder, overcorrected and and lost control. The pickup slammed into a dirt embankment and rotated into a ditch. The truck came to rest partially overturned in the ditch.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate an adult female from the vehicle.
Both of the injured were transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS.
A witness said a dog, named Waylon, was ejected from the pickup truck during the crash. Waylon appeared uninjured, and firefighters were able to get him a bucket of water from a fire hydrant to help him stay cool.
Escambia County Animal Control responded for Waylon.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Atmore Fire Department and the Atmore Police Department also responded.
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Escambia Man Charged With Fentanyl Trafficking
August 27, 2023
A traffic stop Saturday ended with the arrest of an Escambia County man for fentanyl trafficking and other drug charges.
Edward Eugene Williams, 55, was charged with trafficking in fentanyl four grams or more, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, smuggling contraband into a detention facility and possession of drug paraphernalia.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $58,000.
Escambia Schools Open House Events Begin This Week
August 27, 2023
Escambia County schools will hold open house events beginning this week.
High school open houses will be Tuesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. Middle schools will hold open houses on Thursday, August 31 at 6 p.m.
Elementary school open houses will be Thursday September 7 or Tuesday, September 12. Parents should look for information from their school, or contact the school, for specific times.
Century 10U Girls Win Battle Of The Bats Championship
August 27, 2023
The Century Baseball Association 10U travel girls won the Battle of the Bats championship recently. The tournament raised $2,912 for Relay for Life in Atmore. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos’ Win Streak Snapped In 6-2 Loss
August 27, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos saw their five-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday night with a 6-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers.
Jonathan Bermúdez (L, 3-5) pitched well, allowing only two earned runs over 5.0 innings, but the Pensacola offense had a quiet night in their first loss in a week.
Biloxi took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning when Isaac Collins singled, stole second, took third on an error, and scored on a wild pitch. Felix Valerio stretched the lead to 3-0 in the second inning with a two-run homer.
The Blue Wahoos couldn’t solve Shuckers starter Christian Mejias (W, 5-10) through five innings, but put together a threat in the sixth inning to force Biloxi to go to their bullpen. Nick Bennett allowed RBI singles to Norel González and Bennett Hostetler as the Blue Wahoos got within a run, but retired Cody Morissette and Cobie Fletcher-Vance to end the threat with two men in scoring position.
Another opportunity fell by the wayside in the seventh, as Kyler Castillo singled and Will Banfield doubled to put runners on base with one out. Once again, the Biloxi bullpen delivered as Jacob Berry and Paul McIntosh grounded out to preserve the 3-2 score.
The Shuckers added insurance in the seventh on a two-run single from Jackson Chourio, and got another in the eighth on a Lamar Sparks RBI single. Cam Robinson shut the door in the ninth for a 6-2 final.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Shuckers on Sunday night.
written by Erik Bremer
AmVets Ladies Auxiliary Donates School Supplies To Jim Allen Elementary
August 27, 2023
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The AmVets 420 Ladies Auxiliary in Cantonment recently donated school supplies to Jim Allen Elementary School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.