Escambia County Repaves Portion Of Greenland Road
February 24, 2020
A portion of Greenland Road in Davisville was repaved last week as part of Escambia County ongoing resurfacing projects.
The roadway was resurfaced from Highway 97 east about three-quarters of a mile to the pavement change where the dirt portion of Greenland Road was paved in 2016.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Flood Warning Issued For The Escambia River Near Century
February 24, 2020
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a flood warning for the Escambia River near Century beginning late Thursday night.
Monday night, the stage was just over 16 feet. The river will gradually rise during the week, rising to above flood stage of 17 feet by Thursday night. At 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands occur.
Rain Likely, Possibly A Thunderstorm Through Monday Night
February 24, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tate Chaparrals Take Third In Gulf Coast Color Guard Percussion Circuit
February 24, 2020
The Tate High School Chaparrals finished in third place last Saturday inthe Gulf Coast Color Guard Percussion Circuit hosted by Pace High School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Curriculum Fair Monday Evening For Incoming Ernest Ward Middle School Students
February 24, 2020
A curriculum fair for incoming sixth graders and students new to Ernest Ward Middle School will be held Monday evening.
The presentation begins promptly at 5 p.m. and will give students and parents a chance to learn about class options.
Registration cards will be giving to sixth grade students at their current school this week. Registration cards should be returned to the current school no later than Friday, March 6.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview Criminal Justice Program Tours Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
February 24, 2020
Students from the Northview High School Criminal Justice Program recently visited the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
After an introduction from Sheriff David Morgan and Chief Deputy Chip Simmons, the students visited the crime scene division, dispatch and ended their tour with a demonstration from the Escambia County Mounted Posse.
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Florida Gas Prices Drift Lower After Midweek Hike
February 24, 2020
Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week before drifting downward by a penny.
The average price per gallon across the state was $2.41 Sunday night, but Escambia County drivers were paying an average of $2.32. In North Escambia Sunday night, two Cantonment stations were lower at $2.25.
“Although gas prices are declining again, drivers should expect continued volatility at the pump in the coming months,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Refineries are entering spring maintenance season, where they conduct seasonal maintenance and switch to a more expensive summer gasoline – as required by the EPA. This work can lead to reduced refinery output at a time when driving demand increases for spring break. In recent years, the imbalance of springtime supply and demand led to price hikes of 20-60 cents, which was spread out over the course of a few months.”
Escambia County Public Meetings This Week
February 24, 2020
Here is a schedule of this week’s Escambia County public meetings:
Monday, February 24
Library Board of Governance – 4 p.m., 1301 W. Gregory St.
Pensacola Bay Living Shoreline Public Workshop – 6 p.m., 333 Commerce St.
Wednesday, February 26
Coffee with the Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, District 1 – 6:30 a.m., McDonald’s Restaurant, 5 S. Blue Angel Parkway
Public Safety Coordinating Council – 12 p.m., Court Administration, 5th Floor Conference Room, 190 Governmental Center
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Visit Pensacola Board of Directors Meeting – 3 p.m., 120 Church St.
Santa Rose Island Authority Committee Meeting – 5 p.m., 1 Via de Luna
Thursday, February 27
Extension Council Meeting – 5 p.m., 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
Friday, February 28
Black History Month Program – 6 p.m., Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto St.
Evelyn (Mimi) Criswell
February 24, 2020
Evelyn (Mimi) Criswell, 79 years old, of Holt, FL, went to her heavenly home on February 21, 2020. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on February 20, 1941 to James and Earline Waller.
She taught Sunday School at Beulah Baptist Church, was Den Mother for Cub Scouts, and was a foster mom to a family friend for their two boys. She catered many weddings for family and friends. She was a gardener and housewife. She raised her brother after her parents passed away in a car accident. She always opened her home to anyone in need.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 62 years, Gene Criswell. He devoted countless hours caring for her. She is also survived by her daughter, Brenda (Tim) Flota of Molino; her son Jimmy (Cindy) Criswell of Pace; her four grandchildren, Shaina (Kris) Mann, Matt (Taylor) Flota, Kelsie Criswell, and Cinda (Scotty) Skaggs; two brothers, Robert Waller and Jim (Carol) Waller; her sister Judy (Al) Long; a special niece, Leigh; and her great-grandchildren, Chloe, Molly, and Lucy Skaggs, and Leanna and Parker Flota.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Earline Waller; and her in-laws, Howard and Reba Criswell.
We would like to thank North Okaloosa Medical Center and Covenant Hospice for their compassion and excellent care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice:
220 Eglin Parkway, NE
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547
Funeral services will be held at 12 PM, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor William Strickland officiating. Burial will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 12 PM prior to services.
Rodney Eugene Howell
February 24, 2020
Rodney Eugene Howell was born January 23, 1967. He was a native of Molino, FL. He passed away on February 22, 2020. He was a Christian and grew up in the Assembly of God Church. Rodney was a man that would help anyone any way he could. Whether that be on the racetrack or in everyday life. He loved Andrea as well as his family more than anything in the world. He was an avid dirt track racer since 1986 and was known as the “Triple Nickle”. He mainly raced at Florida and Alabama Tracks. His favorite places to be were either in his yard or in his racecar shop working. He would always have a project going on. He worked as a welder/fabricator. His love for racing built many long lasting relationships with people whom he considered family. He will be remembered as a “True Racer” and a dirt track legend by the racing community. He took his last checkered flag crossing the finish line into heaven on February 22, 2020. May his memory be eternal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Earline Howell and grandparents, Annie and Buck Godwin, Farrell Howell and Narvie Lee and Agnes White.
He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Andrea Howell of Molino, FL; three sons, Joshua Lee (Danielle) Howell of Milton, FL, David Thompson of Pensacola, FL and Daniel Thompson of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Robin Howell (Rico) Padilla of McDavid, FL; one grandson, Jackson Lee Howell and two nephews, Hunter Cofield of McDavid, FL and Levi Cofield of McDavid, FL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Gay officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Haugen, Jeffrey Glenn, Chris Williams, Mike Neese, Hunter Cofield, Levi Cofield, Gregory Thames and Jimbo Horan.