Football Playoff Games Announced
November 6, 2017
The Florida High School Athletic Association announced post season football playoff matchups on Sunday.
Quarterfinal games will be played Friday night as follows:
Region 1- Class 6A
No. 1 St. Augustine (9-0, 3-0 District 4-6A) hosts No. 8 Tate (6-3, 2-1 1-6A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Crestview (7-0, 3-0 3-6A) hosts No. 7 Gulf Breeze (7-2, 2-1 2-6A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 3 Escambia (7-2, 3-0 1-6A) hosts No. 6 Pine Forest (4-5, 1-2 1-6A), 7:30 p .m.
No. 4 Navarre (8-1, 3-0 2-6A) hosts No. 5 Niceville (6-3, 2-1 3-6A), 7:30 p.m.
Region 1-5A
No. 1 West Florida (9-1, 4-0 1-5A) hosts Tallahassee Rickards (5-4, 0-2 2-5A), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Tallahassee Godby (9-1, 2-0 2-5A) hosts No. 7 Ponte Vedra (8-3, 4-1 4-5A), 6:30 p.m.
No. 3 Trinity Christian Academy ( 7-3, 4-1 4-5A) hosts No. 6 Bolles (8-2, 4-1 4-5A), 6:30 p.m.
No. 4 Ribault (8-2, 4-0 3-5A) hosts No. 4 Wakulla (8-2, 1-1 2-5A), 6:30 p.m.
Region 1-1A
No. 1 Baker (10-0) hosts No. 4 Jay (6-4), 7:30 p.m.
No. 2 Holmes County (7-3) hosts No. 3 Chipley (7-3), 7:30 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
November 6, 2017
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County
· Nine Mile Road (State Road (S.R.)10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road- Eight Mile Creek Road, south of Nine Mile Road, will be reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 as crews install drainage pipe. Traffic flaggers will be on site to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
· Interstate 10 (I-10)/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I- Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10A and 10B) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.31 through Thursday, Nov. 2 as crews perform construction activities:
· Alternating lane closures east and westbound I-10 and north and southbound U.S. 29.
· Intermittent closure of the U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp and the U.S. 29 north to I-10 eastbound ramp. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
· Intermittent closure of the I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 south ramp (Exit 10A). Traffic will be detoured to Exit 10B.
· Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 north ramp (Exit 10B).
· I-10 Widening from Davis Highway to the Escambia Bay Bridge-This week drivers will continue to encounter alternating east and westbound lane closures between Davis Highway (Exit 13) and Scenic Highway (Exit 17) and on Scenic Highway near the I-10 interchange from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. as crews perform construction activities. In addition, I-10 eastbound will be intermittently reduced to two lanes during the day as crews perform paving work.
· U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to Nine Mile Road- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as follows:
· Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: The nightly eastbound traffic shift onto the westbound inside travel lane continue as crews prepare the area for construction of the support column for the new center bridge deck.
· U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews perform drainage operations.
· S.R. 742 (Creighton Road) Construction Improvement Project from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway– Intermittent and alternating lane closures between Davis Highway and Scenic Highway from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. continue as crews perform milling and paving operations, curb replacement, sidewalk repairs, and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest Road to U.S. 29- Alternating lane closures continue Untreiner Avenue as crews perform jack and bore operations.
· U.S. 98 (S.R. 30) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Alternating east and westbound lane closures on Bayfront Parkway between 14th Avenue and the bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. this week through Saturday, Nov. 4 as crews work on drainage improvements. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, westbound lane restrictions will be in effect from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
· S.R. 292 (Pace Boulevard) Driveway Construction- Northbound traffic on Pace Boulevard can expect lane closures at Jordan Street from 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 to 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 as crews perform activities associated with driveway construction.
· I-10 at W Nine Mile Road Utility Work Pacing Operations- Utility crews will perform work on the Navy Federal Reconductor project over I-10 at Nine Mile Road Thursday, Nov 2. Motorists may encounter minor delays from 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 as law enforcement assist with two 15-minute traffic pacing operations.
Santa Rosa County
· I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22) – Widening efforts on I-10 and reconstruction of the Avalon Boulevard overpass continues. Alternating I-10 lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 3. Drivers can also expect lane restrictions on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange.
· S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB Boundary to Hickory Hammock Road – Traffic between County Road 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary will remain restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide through completion of the project in late 2018.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Suzanne Hollingsworth Named Beulah Elementary Teacher Of The Year
November 6, 2017
Beulah Elementary School third grade teacher Suzanne Hollingsworth has been named the school’s Teacher of the Year. She has been at Beulah Elementary School for five years. She attended Beulah Elementary, Wedgewood Middle, Tate High, and the University of West Florida. She is certified to teach grades K-6 and completed her gifted endorsement in 2015. Suzanne and her husband Russell have two girls, Caitlyn and Hannah. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Unseasonably Warm Afternoons Continue
November 6, 2017
Unseasonably
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Free Resume Help Available At The Molino Library
November 6, 2017
Need help polishing your resume to make it stand out from the crowd? The Molino Branch Library is offering free help every Monday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Call (850) 435-1760 to schedule a 45 minute appointment.
Molino Honors Veterans
November 6, 2017
The Molino Mid County Historical Society held their “Second Annual Salute to Our Veterans” on Saturday. Vietnam War Air Force veteran, Molino resident and author Scott Harrington discussedt his book, “They Called It Naked Fanny,” which details life-saving exploits of the helicopter crews at Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base.
Several additional Veterans Day programs are planned this week in the North Escambia area. Click here for a list.
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Tate High’s Cawthon Commits To Coastal Alabama
November 6, 2017
Tate High School senior Kayleigh Cawthon has committed to play softball at Coastal Alabama Community College. Courtesy photos for NOrthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Senior Night
November 6, 2017
Northview High School held Senior Night Friday, honoring football players, band members, cheerleaders, and NJROTC members that have been part of the 2017 football season.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Two Killed In Quintette Road Crash
November 5, 2017
An early Sunday morning accident on Quintette Road claimed the lives of two people.
The two-vehicle crash was reported about 2:45 a.m. on Quintette Road near Rocky Branch Road. Both drivers were pronounced deceased on the scene.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 31-year old Clayton Edward Shaffer of Pace was westbound on Quintette Road in a Dodge Dakota when he crossed the center line into the path of a Buick LeSabre driven by 63-year old Larry Wayne Ellis of Milton. The vehicles collided head-on.
Walnut Hill VFD Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry
November 5, 2017
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 48th annual fish fry Saturday. And the community had a chance to meet Escambia County EMS up close and personal.
Austin Snyder was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters. Andrew Peters was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his years of service to the department. Ted Bridges received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award for outstanding and dedicated service to the community.
Hundreds of people enjoyed fried catfish or grilled chicken plates during the event, with proceeds to be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area. OneBlood’s Big Red Bus was also on hand for a blood drive.
Escambia County EMS was also be on hand with equipment and personnel, answering questions about their new service coming to Walnut Hill and Bratt on November 13.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Picture above: The 48th annual fish fry Saturday at the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured below: District Chief Chris Brown (left) with (top to bottom) Community Service Award winner Ted Bridges; Firefighter of the Year Austin Snyder and Officer of the Year Andrew Peters. Pictured page bottom: Escambia County EMS was on hand. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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