Tate Soccer Advances To Regional Quarterfinals
February 6, 2023
The District 1-6A runner-up Tate Aggies are headed to regionals.
No. 8 Tate (10-3-3) will travel to No. 1 Chiles (15-2) on Wednesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. (EST) in the regional quarterfinals.
No. 3 Gulf Breeze, which defeated Tate 1-0 in double overtime for the district title, will host No. 6 Fleming Island on February 8.
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Contractor Surveying Ahead Of North Escambia Fiber Internet Buildout
February 6, 2023
A contractor is currently surveying across the area ahead of a North Escambia fiber internet buildout.
Last month, the Escambia County Commission selected member-owned Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) with their partner firm Conexon Connect to provide high speed broadband in the area.
EREC contractor ICON Utility Services is currently surveying the utility pole network across the EREC footprint for future fiber optic network installation.
The Connect, powered by Escambia River Electric Cooperative, network will span approximately 600 miles of fiber network in Escambia County reaching over 4,000 electric member locations.
Three basic speed tiers will be available:
- 100 Mbps/100 Mbps — $49.95/month
- 1 Gig/1Gig — $79.95/month
- 2 Gig/2Gig — $99.95/month
Qualifying households can receive a $30 per month discount through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Pictured: A contractor surveys a utility pole at the Travis Nelson Park in Bratt on Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friends Of The Library Winter Book Sale Earns $18K For Programs
February 6, 2023
The Friends of the West Florida Public Library’s Big Winter Book Sale was the best sale ever at the downtown branch. The Friends mad $18,149.25 to support library funding of programs at branches in Molino, Century and Pensacola.
The Friends of the Library Spring Sale will be held April 28-30.
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Bratt Elementary School Celebrates Students Of The Month
February 6, 2023
Bratt Elementary School celebrated their January Students of the Month recently with a special pizza party and a story time. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Decline Over The Last Week
February 6, 2023
Florida gas prices declined 7 cents per gallon last week.
On Sunday, the state average was $3.50 per gallon. That’s 8 cents below the 2023 high and only 3 cents more than this time last year.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.31. The lowest North Escambia price Sunday night was $3.16 at a Highway 29 station in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices dipped as low as $3.06 at a warehouse club.
“Pump prices are moving lower again after a sharp drop in the oil and gasoline futures markets,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Oil prices are 10% lower than two weeks ago. Meanwhile, wholesale gasoline prices have fallen almost 40 cents. Unless the market suddenly rebounds, drivers could see gas prices drop another 5-15 cents this week.”
The drop is due to a combination of domestic and global factors. On Friday, the European Union agreed to impose a $100/barrel price cap on Russian oil. Additionally, there’s speculation that the strong January jobs report could cause the Federal Reserve to pass additional interest rate hikes, which could potentially lower fuel demand.
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Tate Aggie Cheerleaders Take Third In The State, Headed To Nationals
February 5, 2023
The Tate High School Aggies competitive cheerleading team took third in the state Saturday.
At the 2023 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Championships in Gainesville, Tate earned a score of 83.10 for third place behind Durant (Plant City) with 83.70 points and Windermere with 85.4 points
Last year, the Aggies were crowned the 2022 FHSAA Small Varsity competitive cheerleading champions.
Up next, the Tate Aggies cheerleaders will compete at nationals.
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WWII Veteran Celebrates 106th Birthday
February 5, 2023
World War II U.S. Army Veteran Duane Brewton celebrated his 106th birthday Sunday.
A party was held in his honor Friday in Cantonment, where Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Terrence Shashaty recognized him for his service.
Brewton is a Purple Heart recipient and was a member of the U.S. Army’s 2nd Division and 38th Regiment in 1944.
Photos: NAS Pensacola for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Driver Crashes Into Tree On Highway 196 Near Molino
February 5, 2023
There were no serious injuries reported when a driver crashed into a tree near Molino early Saturday morning.
The driver of a Toyota Tacoma lost control and struck a large tree about 1:20 a.m. on Highway 196 west of Highway 29, near Chestnut Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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Woman, 53, Killed In Escambia County Wreck
February 5, 2023
A 53-year old Escambia County woman was killed in a single vehicle crash Saturday morning.
The woman was traveling on Lillian Highway near Bauer Road when her vehicle left the roadway, traveled through a chainlink and overturned tino a “communications utilities structure”, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene; her name was not released.
Troopers are continuing their investigation.
Flomaton’s Mason Dullard Signs Letter Of Intent With College In Kansas
February 5, 2023
Flomaton High School’s Mason Dullard has signed a letter of intent to play football for Butler Community College in Kansas. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
