Area Gas Prices Stay Low

The Escambia County area had the lowest metro gas prices in the state over the weekend with the average price at $2.66 per gallon. The lowest price in the Pensacola area yesterday was $2.38 at stations on Kenmore Road and East Nine Mile Road. In North Escambia, the lowest price was $2.48 at stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Statewide, Florida gas prices rose 11 cents last week, yet the state average remains less than $3 a gallon.

BROWNSVILLE NEIGHBORS FRUSTRATED AFTER CAMPER FIRE

Three people are homeless after an early morning fire in the Brownsville community.This morning, around 6:15 a.m., crews were called to West Fisher Street after flames engulfed a mobile home and camper. Escambia County Fire Rescue says an unattended candle sparked the fire. The damage was enough to displace three people. No one was hurt. American Red Cross is now helping the residents. Neighbors say the property has been a nuisance in the area, and have reported issues to the sheriff's office and code enforcement, but nothing has changed. Escambia County officials say they haven't responded to any recent calls for criminal activity at the address.

Gulf Breeze Will Do Awards $45,000 in Grants to Local Organizations

Gulf Breeze, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Gulf Breeze Will Do awarded $45,000 in grants to support various community initiatives at their annual meeting on Sunday. This year's recipients include the Gulf Breeze High School Baseball Boosters, receiving $9,863 for training equipment; Dr. Laura J. Burke and Ms. Sarah Kawell, awarded $5,089 for cat overpopulation control; and Oriole Beach Elementary School, which will use $1,301 for outdoor learning space enhancements. Other grants support educational programs, hardship services, and public safety initiatives, including AED purchases for the Gulf Breeze Police Department and the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce. The women's philanthropic group has provided over $543,000 in funding since it was founded 11-years-ago.

The 2026 membership drive is now open to women 18-years and older. Each member donates $250 dollars, and dues go towards grant awards. For more information visit www.gulfbreezewilldo.org.