Driver’s License Services, Vehicle Registration Available Tuesday In Century
August 1, 2022
The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will be in Century on Tuesday.
FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration and apply, renew or replace disabled parking placards. Written and driving tests are not available from the FLOW unit.
Vehicle registrations can be renewed up to three months and driver licenses up to 18 months in advance of expiration.
The FLOW mobile office will be at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 North Century Boulevard on Tuesday, August 2 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Citizens using the FLOW services are encouraged to visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com and click the “What Do I Bring” button for information on what is needed for these services. Staff from the tax collector’s office will be on hand to answer all FLOW service questions and questions concerning all other tax collector services such as property tax, business tax receipts, concealed weapons licensing, etc.
Pictured: The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office at the courthouse in Century in June 2022. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Florida Average Gas Price Dips Below $4
August 1, 2022
Florida gas prices slipped an average of 17 cents per gallon last week, continuing what is now a seven-week streak of declines. The state average has now dropped a total of 96 cents per gallon since mid-June.
Additionally, the state average is back below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly five months (March 6). On Sunday, the state average for regular unleaded was $3.93 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since March 5.
The average price in Escambia County was $3.82 Sunday night. A low of $3.55 in North Escambia could be found at a station on Muscogee Road in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices bottomed out at $3.44 at the warehouse clubs.
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Road Construction: Here’s What To Expect This Week On State Roads
August 1, 2022
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:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 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, as crews adjust manholes and pedestrian fencing.
- 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, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 5 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – Pedestrians will encounter alternating sidewalk closures on Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and North Palafox Street (U.S. 29), as crews perform sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access sidewalks on the opposite side of Pace Boulevard during this time.
- Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of Interstate 10 (I-10) – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 4 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 Sunday, July 31 through Thursday, Aug. 4 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to clean the bridge decks and place high friction surface treatments on the following ramps:
- I-110 northbound ramp to Davis Highway
- I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound
- I-10 eastbound 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 the week of Monday, Aug. 1 for placement of a watermain.
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, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 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, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 5 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.
- Eastbound travelers will encounter a new traffic configuration from west of Bayshore Road to College Parkway as lanes will be shifted slightly south to allow for widening activities in the median.
- Settlers Colony Boulevard remains open. The closure has been postponed until further notice due to material delays.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures Monday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug. 4 for construction activities.
- S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance Between East Bay Boulevard and Grady Tolbert Road – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures the week of Monday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for utility maintenance.
- S.R. 87 Routine Utility Maintenance at Burton Circle – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures the week of Monday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for utility maintenance.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Wahoos Win Series Over Mississippi Braves
August 1, 2022
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos ended the month of July with a win on Sunday afternoon, riding a strong start from A.J. Ladwig to a 7-4 victory over the Mississippi Braves.
Ladwig (W, 6-3) turned in 7.0 innings of three-run ball to earn his team-leading sixth win of the season as the Blue Wahoos finished July at 13-12, their third winning month in a row.
Pensacola jumped ahead early against Mississippi starter Dylan Dodd (L, 0-1) on a Griffin Conine solo home run in the first inning. After a throwing error led to another run in the third, Conine added a sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 3-0.
Thomas Jones hit a two-run homer in the fourth, and a Will Banfield RBI triple in the sixth helped the Blue Wahoos stretch their advantage to 7-0.
Mississippi scored three runs on five hits in the seventh, but a double-play grounder helped Ladwig escape further trouble. Ladwig got 15 ground ball outs and struck out five, tying a season-high seven innings without a single fly ball.
The Braves got a run in the ninth against Sean Reynolds, but the righty finished off the game to lock down a series win for the Blue Wahoos.
After an off day on Monday, the Blue Wahoos begin a six-game series in Montgomery on Tuesday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
30,000 Pounds Of Food, School Supplies Distributed In Molino (With Photo Gallery)
July 31, 2022
Hundreds of local families received a back to school boost Saturday during an event at the Molino Community Center.
There were 473 families that received boxes of food as over 300 vehicles passed through the line. Volunteers also distributed 290 backpacks containing school supplies, 300 energy saving LED light bulbs, and 150 gift cards worth $10 each to Walmart.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
The event was hosted by Rep. Michelle Salzman, Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, Sheriff Chip Simmons, ECUA board member Kevin Stephens, Senator Marco Rubio, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Jubilee Church, Florida Power & Light, International Paper, State Farm and other community partners.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
New Escambia County Teachers Prep For Their First Day At School This Week
July 31, 2022
New teachers in the Escambia County School District spent two days last week getting to know the district in a program held at Beulah Middle School.
Teachers return to class August 2 in Escambia County.
The first day of school for students is Wednesday, August 10.
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Northview Cheerleaders Hold Back To School Mini Chief Cheer Clinic
July 31, 2022
The Northview High School cheerleaders Back To School Mini Chief Cheer Clinic was held Saturday at the school.
Campers ages 5-12 had an opportunity to learn individual cheer skills, partner stunts, a spirit dance, and more. They will have a chance to perform under the Friday night lights at an upcoming Northview football game.
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2022 Jay Peanut Festival Has Been Canceled
July 31, 2022
The 2022 Jay Peanut Festival has been canceled due to the death of Eugene Gabbert and the lack of workers to repair storm damage.
The Jay Peanut Festival dates back to 1990 when Eugene and Brenda Gabbert started the event in memory of their daughter, Melissa, a 19-year-old who died earlier that year from cancer.
The Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert Farm was a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and farmers to show off their best of the season grew into an annual event covering 15 acres and drawing about 70,000 people to the Gabbert farm.
“We had a lot of damage to our farm, house and buildings from the last hurricane, more than we realized at the time. Our roof was not replaced with a new one until the end of March 2021, and nothing else was repaired,” Brenda Gabbert wrote in an announcement.
Eugene Gabbert passed away on November 16, 2021, months after a tragic medical emergency in May 2021.
She said many family members also suffered from COVID-19.
“My husband was our electrician, mechanic, carpenter, and handyman,” Brenda said. “This year, 2022, I cannot get enough help to even hire workers to repair my farm damages that are needed to have the Peanut Festival. I have not finished all things concerning my husband’s death.”
Vendors owed a refund will be contacted, she said.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
“I have not given up on having another Peanut Festival, but not this year,” Brenda said.
Christmas In July Toy Giveaway Held In Walnut Hill
July 31, 2022
A Christmas in July Toy Giveaway was held Saturday at the Walnut Hill Community Center.
Children ages 2-17 received early Christmas gifts during the toy giveaway sponsored by Youth and Family Community Outreach, Good 360, Toys for Tots, and Renovot.
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Conine Homer Lifts Blue Wahoos To 6-4 Win Over Mississippi
July 31, 2022
With an assist from center fielder Justin Dean, Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to lead the Pensacola Blue Wahoos over the Mississippi Braves by a score of 6-4 on Saturday night.
In front of a sellout crowd on Pensacola Pelicans reunion night and Latin American Heritage Night, Conine’s blast bounced off the glove of Dean and over the wall to give the Blue Wahoos their first lead of the night.
Pensacola starter Eury Pérez was touched for an RBI double from Dean in the first inning, and served up a home run to Jalen Miller in the second before allowing a wild pitch in the fifth for Mississippi’s third run. The righty fanned seven, but departed after 4.2 innings trailing 3-1.
Mississippi’s Alan Rangel struck out seven batters of his own, allowing only a José Devers RBI single over 5.0 solid innings. Devers finished 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles.
Trailing 3-1 in the sixth, the Blue Wahoos took a brief 4-3 lead thanks to RBI singles from Conine and Cobie Fletcher-Vance, followed by a go-ahead RBI double from J.D. Orr. Mississippi evened the score in the seventh against reliever Robinson Martínez (W, 1-0) in his Double-A debut, but the righty stranded a runner in scoring position to preserve a 4-4 tie.
Conine’s two-run homer against Braves closer Justin Maese (L, 1-5) set the stage for Dylan Bice (S, 1), who earned his first save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the M-Braves on Sunday.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos