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Gas Prices Dip, Several Escambia Stations Below $3 A Gallon

Florida gas prices declined again last week, dropping to the lowest levels since February. The state average declined 9 cents last week, falling to $3.45 per gallon on Sunday.

The average price per gallon Sunday in Escambia County was $3.24. A North Escambia  low of $3.15 could be found on Highway 29 in Cantonment. In Pensacola, gas prices were as low as $2.95 at a Nine Mile Road station, with about a half dozen more below $3.

Gas prices are now on a 2-week streak of declines, falling a total of 17 cents. Despite a brief 9-cent uptick in late August, pump prices have largely declined throughout the summer. Drivers are now paying $1.44 per gallon less than what they paid in mid-June, according to AAA. That amounts to an average savings of nearly $22 on a full tank of gas.

NorthEscambia.com photo.

Elementary School Open Houses This Week In Escambia County

Elementary school open houses in Escambia County will be this Tuesday and Thursday.

The schedule is below.

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Blue Wahoos Rally For Extra-Inning Win In Smokies Road Finale

Remembering: Our 9/11 Museum, World Trade Center Site Photos

The images are burned in our minds. The sight of two planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

The site where the towers fell is a quiet spot in lower Manhattan that is home to 9/11 Memorial.

For a photo gallery, click or tap here.

The Memorial remembers and honors the 2,983 people who were killed in the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The design, created by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, consists of two reflecting pools formed in the footprints of the original Twin Towers and a plaza of trees. The Museum displays monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting intimate stories of loss, compassion, reckoning and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 and 1993 attacks and the aftermath.

The Museum’s mission is to bear witness to 9/11. This place of violence is resurrected into a place of peace; a safe gathering place to mourn, comfort, heal and think.

In late August, we took our NorthEscambia.com cameras to New York to bring you a look at the museum and reflection pools.

For a photo gallery, click or tap here.

Quick facts:

• There are 2,983 names on the 9/11 Memorial, honoring the 2,977 people killed at the three attack sites on September 11, 2001 and the six people killed in the February 26, 1993 bombing at the World Trade Center.
• The 9/11 attacks killed 2,977 people. 2,753 people were killed in New York, 184 people were killed at the Pentagon and 40 people were killed on Flight 93.
• The largest loss of life of rescue personnel in American history occurred on September 11, 2001. 343 FDNY firefighters, along with 37 Port Authority Police Department officers and 23 New York Police Department officers, were killed. In total, 441 first responders representing over 30 agencies died on 9/11.
• The Memorial pools stand in the footprints of the Twin Towers. Each pool is one acre in size. There are 413 swamp white oak trees on the Memorial plaza, and one callery pear tree known as the Survivor Tree.

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Tate AJROTC Marks 9/11 Anniversary

The Tate High School Army JROTC marked the anniversary of the September 11 attacks during Friday night’s football game at Pete Gindl Stadium.

Cadets kept watch over a “Remember 9/11″ memorial wreath for the duration of the game, despite heavy rainfall.

For more photos, click or tap here.

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Woman On Motorized Shopping Cart Killed On Nine Mile Road

A woman on a motorized shopping cart was struck and killed on Nine Mile Road near University Parkway.

A van driven by a 38-year old woman was traveling west on Nine Mile Road just west of University as a  35-year old woman riding the shopping cart was crossing Nine Mile from south to north. An unknown vehicle stopped in the inside lane as the van was approaching, failing to yield the right of way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. This caused the front of the van to collide with the right side of the shopping cart about 9:07 Friday night.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The woman driving the  van was not injured.

NorthEsambia.com file photo.

These Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Spots

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 front parking lot is temporarily closed as crews work to resurface the pavement. The other parking areas remain open. Temporary sidewalk modifications are also in place while work is underway.
• U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
• West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime single lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street. The closures will allow crews to adjust manholes and the pedestrian fence.
• North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement – All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the southbound side of the bridge as crews construct the northbound portion. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
• Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – Drivers will encounter alternating outside lane closures and traffic flagging operations on Pace Boulevard and side streets, between Cervantes Street and Barrancas Avenue, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, 18. The work will continue for several weeks as crews work to mill and pave the roadways. In addition, pedestrians will encounter alternating sidewalk closures on Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and North Palafox Street (U.S. 29), while crews make sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the other side of Pace Boulevard.
• Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of I-10 – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
• I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on the following ramps from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 15 as crews install barrier delineators:

• • I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound.
  • I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound.
  • I-110 northbound ramp to Davis Highway.

• • Davis Highway on-ramp to I-110 southbound.
• Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 for construction operations.
• Sorrento Road Resurfacing from the Theo Baars Bridge to Bauer Road – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on Sorrento Road, between the Theo Baars Bridge and Bauer Road Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The closures will allow for shoulder base construction and drainage work.
• Barrancas Avenue Routine Maintenance from Manchester Street to the Bayou Chico Bridge – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on Barrancas Avenue and side streets, between Manchester Street and the Bayou Chico Bridge, Sunday, Sept. 12 through Thursday, Sept. 15 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction operations.
• I-10 Bridge Replacement over Eleven Mile Creek – Motorists will encounter expect intermittent lane closures Sunday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction actives.

Santa Rosa County:

• Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
• 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 S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road, Sunday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
• I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime and daytime lane closures the Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 for construction activities.

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

Celebrate 25 Years Of Harry Potter At The Library This Week

West Florida Libraries are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter with programs at each branch.

There will be a versity of games, crafts and other activities. All ages are welcome.

The programs will be held as follows:

• Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3-4:30 p.m. – Tryon Library
• Thursday, Sept. 15, 3-4:30 p.m. – Molino Library
• Saturday, Sept. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Bellview Library
• Tuesday, Sept. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. – Genealogy Library
• Thursday, Sept. 29, 3-4:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library

Programs were previously held at the Century, Westside and Southwest libraries.

Conine Hits Record-Breaking Blast As Blue Wahoos Fall 6-4

Griffin Conine solidified his place atop the Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ single-season home run leaderboard, but it wasn’t enough as the Blue Wahoos dropped their game to the Tennessee Smokies 6-4 on Saturday night.

Conine blasted an opposite-field two-run shot in the sixth inning for his 24th home run of the season, surpassing Peyton Burdick’s 2021 total to become the franchise’s home run king. Conine also tied Aristedes Aquino, who hit 37 home runs for Pensacola in 2017 and 2018, atop the club’s all-time home run list with seven games to play in the regular season.

The Smokies took an early 1-0 lead against Cody Mincey (L, 5-6) in the first inning, as Zach Davis singled and stole second before Bryce Ball drove him in with an RBI double. Pensacola tied it up in the second with a solo homer from Will Banfield, but Tennessee jumped ahead for good in the third with a two-run homer from Chase Strumpf and RBI single from Andy Weber.

Pensacola finally mounted a threat against Tennessee starter Ben Brown (W, 3-0) in the fifth inning, loading the bases with one out. Demetrius Sims lifted a sacrifice fly to bring home one run, but Brown struck out Nasim Nuñez to strand the potential tying runs in scoring position.

Miguel Amaya provided some insurance for the Smokies in the fifth with a solo home run, and it proved useful as Conine’s two-run homer against Kyle Johnson in the sixth drew Pensacola to within a run at 5-4. Tennessee would get a run back in the seventh on a sacrifice fly from Cole Roederer, and Bailey Horn (S, 4) got the final six outs to earn the save in a 6-4 final.

The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Smokies on Sunday afternoon.

by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Northview Beats Tate In ‘Summerford Bowl’ (With Photo Gallery)

Officially, it was the FFA Ag Bowl with a cowbell as the big trophy Friday night. But it was also unofficially the “Summerford Brother Bowl” as the Northview Chiefs beat the Tate Aggies 34-25 at Tate.

The game featured younger brother Wes Summerford as the three-year head coach of the Northview Chiefs, a 1R team from the smallest public school in Escambia County, and Rhett Summerford as the first-year head coach of the Tate Aggies from the largest school in the area.

For an action photo gallery click here. (Cheerleaders, fans, band and more coming by Monday.)

Wes Summerford said he received a text with a photo a few hours before the game that took him back to 2008. It was the first year ever coaching for Wes, right there with his four-year older brother Rhett on the field at Tate High School. “It was a lot of reminiscing and thinking about the things we’ve done together. Even tonight, even though we are on opposite sidelines…I think we both got it after tonight, so a little competition.”

“It’s a special thing for our family,” Rhett Summerford said. “I’m sure dad’s had a good night; you know both sons…”

Rhett paused, brother Wes to his side. His voice broke with emotion. “I love this guy. We’re close.”

Friday night, it rained. It poured. And then it rained some more.

The field was a wet, sloshy mess. And that might have been a little advantage for the Chiefs, Wes Summerford said. For the past three weeks, they’ve been practicing on a wet, sloshy, slippery, muddy field at Northview in Bratt.

“It was a great game. It was what you want in a football game, rain’s coming down” Rhett said.”We are just trying to get better at the ball.”

“I knew it was going to be a war,” Wes said. “I would expect nothing less. Tate did a great job of preparing for us. I’ve got all the respect in the world for their coaching staff and what they do. Those guys are going to be good. They are getting there.”

“Big win for our guys. I challenged them all week, playing a 7A team, it’s a big win for our program. It may be the biggest win we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Wes said.

Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson had five touchdowns for the Chiefs. His first touchdown followed  a 24-yard run from quarterback Kaden Odom down to the 1-yard line.

“Nothing ever surprises me with that guy,” Wes Summerford said of Jefferson. “Every coach that has coached against him will tell you the same thing…that he is our ‘Mr. Do It All’. He does a great job. He battles his butt off, and he’s a winner at the end of the night.”

“It’s not just Jamarkus though. Their quarterback is phenomenal,” Rhett Summerford said, adding that Northview QB Kaden Odom is who he would name as  player of the game. “The quarterback kept us off balance in order for Jamarkus to get the run. It was Jamarkus, Jamarkus, and then you think you’ve got Jamarkus tired, and all the sudden they go quarterback the other way. That was like a dagger everytime it happened.”

Tate scored when quarterback Taite Davis found senior Carmelo Campbell for a 51-yard touchdown. Davis also hit Diego Dukes, and he was in for another TD from 12-yards out. Andre Colston had touchdowns of 10 and 53 yards to round out the Aggie scoring.

The Tate Aggies (1-2) will host Navarre (2-1) next Friday. It’s homecoming next week for the Northview Chiefs (3-0) as they take on Elberta (0-3) in Bratt.

And a footnote. As Friday night’s winner, Wes is expecting to see Rhett wash the dishes after this week’s Summerford Sunday dinner.

For an action photo gallery click here. (Cheerleaders, fans, band and more coming by Monday.)

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