Rain Chance For Thursday Night
August 20, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Windy.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Here’s Important Back To School Info For Tate And Northview High Schools
August 20, 2020
Here is important back to school information for Tate and Northview high schools.
TATE HIGH SCHOOL
Tate High School has made a virtual orientation and tour available online and announced several important dates before the first day of school on August 24.
The orientation and virtual tour of the school videos are available at www.tatestudents.com. The website also contains other valuable information, including a link to a new bell schedule and updated maps of the campus and classrooms.
Schedules will be available via the Focus portal on Thursday. Instructions on how to access schedules and tips for reading will be posted.
Open campus hours for students to walk around the campus and find their classes will be:
- Friday, August 21 from noon until 3 p.m.
- Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. until noon
On August 24, the first day of school, students will first report to their homeroom.
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Northview High School Principal Mike Sherrill explained the return to school to students and parents in a telephone call-out. Here is the text of that call as provided by the school:
Orientation for 9th grade and New Students:
Due to the pandemic, Northview was not able to have its regular orientation for incoming 9th graders and new students to Northview. Instead Northview will offer incoming 9th grade students, new students, and their parents the option to walk through the main building on Friday, August 21st, between 3:30 and 5:00 PM. It is not a requirement to attend, and the walkthrough is really for students who are not familiar with the main building. The walkthrough is not a time to meet with teachers or staff, and there will not be any presentations. It is simply an opportunity to pass through the main halls and see where everything is located. Parking should occur in the student parking lot, and students and their parents should enter through the east breezeway gate near the gym. You will then walk down Wing C, pass through the main hallway, and then walk down Wing D which will take you out of the building. You can then exit out the same gate you entered and return to your vehicle. It will probably take 10 or 15 minutes for someone to walk through. Parents and students should wear a mask if they choose to come to and walk through the main building. The gym and theater will not be available for the walkthrough due to groups using them during this time.
First Day of School and Chromebooks:
All traditional students will be allowed to enter the building between 8:20 and 8:40 AM. Bus riders will enter through the bus loop, and students that drive or are dropped off will enter through the east breezeway gate near the gym. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students. Students that do not eat breakfast will be spaced in the gym until 8:40 AM, when all students report to their first class. Classes begin at 8:45 AM when the tardy bell rings, so students that drive or are dropped off can choose to arrive close to that time as long as they are not tardy.
All students and staff will need to bring a mask when they come to school, and they will need to wear their mask in all common areas such as the cafeteria, hallways, and the Innovation Center. Masks will also need to be worn when a student arrives at school and leaves at the end of the day. You will also need to wear masks during all class changes, and possibly in some classes. Parents will need to wear a mask when they come to school to take care of any school business.
Parents and students will have access to FOCUS class schedules on Thursday, August 20th. Bus information is also available on the Transportation Tab in FOCUS. It will be helpful if traditional students know their schedule when they arrive on Monday, so they can report to their second period class at 8:40 AM. Second period teachers will also have a new class schedule for them to keep.
Remote students will also need to look up their schedule in FOCUS on Thursday, and information has also been mailed to each remote student to explain expectations and procedures. Remote students should also receive a call from one of their teachers this week. Incoming 9th grade remote and full time virtual students may also bring their old Chromebook to the bus loop on Friday, August 21st to exchange it for a new one between 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Also, remote and full time virtual students Grades 10-12 may also come at this time to exchange their Chromebook, if it is not working properly. Simply drive up in the bus loop, stay in your car, and someone will come help you. Northview will try to work with families later if you are not able to come at this scheduled time. Traditional 9th grade students should bring their old Chromebooks with them to Northview starting on the first day of school, and they will be able to exchange it for a new one on the first day. All students should have a fully charged Chomebook every day.
Wednesday: Five COVID-19 Deaths, 94 New Cases In Escambia County
August 19, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
There were five new COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday in Escambia County and 94 new cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were women ages 52 and 61, and a 73-year old male. One was a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased to 10,499. An additional 39 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,303.
Of the 846 tests results returned on Tuesday in Escambia County, 9.9% were positive, and 12.1% were positive from 283 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 10.6%.
There were 158 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Tuesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 164 deaths in Escambia County, 83 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 47 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 584,047 cases including 577.891 Florida residents. There have been 35,200 hospitalizations* and 9,932 deaths. The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
Escambia County cases:
Total cases — 10,499 (+94 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 940
Pensacola —7,663 (+73)
Century — 884 (+5)
—-including 759 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 731 (+9)
Molino— 119 (+2)
McDavid — 54 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 158 (-13)
Deaths — 164 (+5)
Male — 4,659
Female — 4,798
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,303 (+39 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 40
Milton — 2,363 (+27)
Gulf Breeze — 627 (+6)
Navarre — 517 (+2)
Pace — 330 (+6)
Jay — 116 (+3)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 236*
Deaths — 50
Male — 2,424
Female — 1,831
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 584,047
Florida residents — 577,891
Deaths — 9,932
Hospitalizations — 35,200*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Practices Begin Sept. 7 For Fall Sports In Escambia County, First Games Sept. 18
August 19, 2020
The Escambia County School District will allow practices for fall sports to begin September 7, with the first games as early as September 18.
Tryouts for student athletes will be conducted the week of August 31 through September 4.
School athletic directors are will work together to create game schedules, with as little travel out of the area as possible, said Escambia County School Athletic Director Roger Mayo.
It’s not known yet if schools will take part in the state playoff series or if an small regional conference might be formed.
Mayo said a Panhandle regional conference has been discussed For Escambia, Santa Rosa and other Panhandle counties. The possibility is still in play presently.
“It’s just too early to tell right now,” Mayo said Monday.
Spectators will be allowed at sports in Escambia County, but football game attendance will be limited to allow adequate social distancing.
“Face coverings will be worn in district facilities as directed by staff and instructional leaders,” the Escambia School District said in a statement. If a situation arises whereas a student, member of staff, or a visitor is not wearing, or is incapable of wearing a face covering, such individual may be assisted or guided by appropriate authorities within the district to undertake alternative, reasonable, and accommodating actions to protect self and others.”
Mayo said the face mask requirement will include football stadiums.
Michelle Salzman Beats Mike Hill In GOP Race For House District 1 Seat
August 19, 2020
Michelle Salzman won the Republican nomination for Florida House District 1 over incumbent Rep. Mike Hill.
Salzman will go on to face Democratic nominee Francine Mathis in the November general election.
“I feel humbled and grateful, and I’m hopeful for the future of Northwest Florida,” Salzman told NorthEscambia.com. “This is not my victory; this is a victory of the people.”
Salzman won the GOP nod with 52.48% of the vote to Hill’s 47.52% according to complete, but unofficial results. She had a 1,048 vote advantage.
In her campaign, Salzman highlighted the fact that Hill failed to get any bill that he sponsored passed. And she picked up key endorsements from the National Rifle Association, Florida Medical Association, Florida Professional Firefighters and the Florida Police Benevolent Association. Salzman, an Army veteran, has spent much of the past several years volunteering locally and is the former president of the Escambia County Council of PTAs.
Hill, a local insurance agent, was first elected during a 2013 special election in House District 2. He ran unsuccessfully for state Senate in 2016. In 2018, he ran for House District 1, defeating Rebecca Bydlak after releasing a video recorded at the Confederate monument in downtown Pensacola claiming that he would bring the Donald Trump Hollywood star to Pensacola. That never happened.
Salzman said during the next phase of her campaign, she will be reaching out to voters to see what they want from their representative.
“I look forward to reaching out to all of the voters and finding out what are the priorities I can work on in Tallahassee,” she said.
In the Democratic primary, Mathis won with 68.20% of the vote to Barbara Schott-Shouse’s 31.80%.
Steven Barry Elected To Third Term As Escambia County District 5 Commissioner
August 19, 2020
Incumbent Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry won a third term Tuesday.
“I am both humbled by the support of my friends and neighbors of District 5 and excited about the opportunity to continue my public service for another term. I am proud of many things that have been completed, but I understand there is a lot of work to be done,” Barry said. “We are going to keep paving dirt roads, resurfacing existing roads, and completing drainage projects.”
Barry received 54.72% of the vote. Political newcomer Megan Walters had 27.32%, and former commissioner John Reading received 17.96%. Barry returns to his seat with no Democratic opposition in November.
“The campaign has also highlighted some other major areas of concerns, including but not limited to, improving access to high-speed internet throughout the entire district, enhancing established residential areas, and prudently managing the growth continuing to come to District 5,” Barry told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday night. “I hope to make my constituents proud of my behavior as their elected county commissioner. I take the responsibility I have been given seriously and I am thrilled to start the work of the next four years, beginning tomorrow morning”
“I want to thank my beautiful wife Ellen, my entire family, and all my friends for their work and help with the campaign. With the COVID crisis, this has been a challenging campaign season and I would not have been successful without a tremendous amount of help. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost loved ones during the pandemic,” Barry added. “I also want to thank my opponents for a positive, competitive campaign.”
Barry is an independent Certified Financial Planner, and has operated his small business in District 5 for nearly 20 years.
Escambia County Election Results Roundup
August 19, 2020
Here are complete unofficial results from the Primary Election in Escambia County from NorthEscambia.com.
Santa Rosa County Election Results Roundup
August 19, 2020
Here are results from the Primary Election in Santa Rosa County from NorthEscambia.com.
Brooks, Lewis Headed To November Runoff For Century Council Seat 1
August 19, 2020
Two candidates are headed to a November runoff for Century Town Council Seat 1.
Incumbent Ann Brooks garnered the most votes in the race against two challengers, but Century’s charter requires a candidate to receive one more than 50 percent of the vote in order to be declared the winner.
Brooks received 148 votes (44.85%), followed by Dynette Lewis with 122 (36.97%) and Calvin Kenneth Cottrell, Jr. with 60 (18.18%) of the vote for the non-partisan seat.
Brooks, the current council president, was first elected in 2007. Lewis has 28 years experience in the financial services industry.
Two other Century town races will also be on the November ballot. Political newcomers Shelisa Dorshae McCall and Leonard B. White will face off for Century Town Council Seat 3, and incumbent Mayor Henry Hawkins will face former council member Ben Boutwell in the race for mayor.
More Mid-week Showers And Thunderstorms Possible Today
August 19, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.