Remember Winter? It’s Back For A Couple Of Days
February 21, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers. High near 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Winner Collects $68K For Fantasy 5 Ticket Sold On Nine Mile Road
February 21, 2020
We now know who purchased a winning Fantasy Five ticket on Nine Mile Road last week.
The Florida Lottery says the February ticket worth $68,640.92 was sold to Ross A. Ciongoli who purchased the ticket at the Beulah Texaco at 6500 West Nine Mile Road Other winning tickets were sold in Orlando and Jacksonville.
The 347 tickets matching four numbers won $95.50 each. Another 10,263 tickets matching three numbers are worth $9 each, and 97,135 ticket holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Friday’s winning numbers were 2-7-8-25-28.
Giving Campaign Raises $15.5K for Public Schools Foundation
February 21, 2020
During the Escambia County School District’s workplace giving campaign for the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, employees gave $15,547.75. This amount will be matched dollar for dollar to give the Foundation funds to use in program like Grants for Excellence.
This year’s top school contributors were: Warrington Elementary School, Ransom Middle School, and Booker T. Washington High School. The top department was Continuous Improvement/School Choice. Their names will be engraved on a plaque that will be displayed at the J.E. Hall Center.
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Northview High Names February Students Of The Month
February 21, 2020
Northview High School has named Students of the Month for February. They are Diamond Jaleea Brown and Chase Eben Hampton, pictured above with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Chase Eben Hampton (9)
Diamond Jaleea Brown (12)
North Escambia Beekeepers Association Annual Workshop Is Saturday In Molino
February 21, 2020
The North Escambia Beekeepers Association’s Annual Honey Bee Workshop will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.
Live bees will star in a demonstration on installing a nucleus colony. Amy Vu, University of Florida extension coordinator for Honey Bee Research, will discuss basic Honey Bee biology and pest management. Lynn Williams, president of Bee Hive Thermal Industries, will cover Organic Varroa treatment and Thermal Hive Treatment. Beginner and advance sessions also include how to become a commercial beekeeper, apiary placement, proper equipment and best practices.
Attendees can register at www.northescambiabee.com for $26, day of event is $36, which includes lunch, door prizes, and access to vendor booths. For more info, call Tom Meehan, Jr. at (850) 796-6894.
The 2019 North Escambia Beekeepers Association’s workshop at the Molino Community Center. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Local Players Named To 2019 Class 1A All-State Football Teams
February 21, 2020
Several local players have been named to the 2019 Class 1A All-State Football Teams compiled by FloridaHSFootball.com.
They are:
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
WR – Brent Eister, Sr., Jay
HONORABLE MENTION
RB Jayden Jackson, Jr., Northview
RB Trent Pebbles, Sr., Northview
OL Garrick Davis, Sr., Northview
OL Cameron Findley, Sr., Northview
DL Aunterio Minor, Sr., Northview
QB Judd Smith, Sr., Jay
William “Bill” Brandt
February 21, 2020
Mr. William “Bill” Brandt, age 75, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Brandt was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Flomaton, AL and had resided in Uriah, AL since 1988. He was former owner of Bill’s Truck Stop in Flomaton, AL. He was of the Jehovah Witness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Brandt and Maggieline Rigby and brother, Charles Ray Amos.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlyn Brandt of Uriah, AL; one brother, Edward Eugene Brandt of Hutchinson, KS; special friends, James (Linda) Selzer of Baldwin Co., AL and Ricky Williams of Uriah, AL and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Elder Richard Ash officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rigby Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Navy Federal Ranks In Top 20 Of FORTUNE ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’
February 20, 2020
Navy Federal Credit Union is 19th on the 2020 FORTUNE list of the “100 Best Companies To Work For”. This is the 10th year the world’s largest credit union has received this award, and the highest ranking in company history.
“As a credit union, our team members are vital to our mission of serving our members,” said Mary McDuffie, president/CEO of Navy Federal. “We know when a team member feels valued they are more engaged, fulfilled, and ready to serve through world-class service to our members.”
Rankings are based on employees’ feedback, evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. In awarding Navy Federal, FORTUNE noted that:
· 96 percent of employees say they were made to feel welcome when they joined the team and consider the employee benefits offered to be special and unique.
· 95 percent of Navy Federal employees are proud to tell others where they work and feel good about the ways the organization contributes to the community.
FORTUNE also recognized the family-like corporate atmosphere, as well as the numerous training and development programs at Navy Federal.
“We’re committed to fostering a workplace where our team members are proud to tell their friends and family where they work,” said McDuffie. “We’ve built a strong sense of community at the credit union and want to provide a great place to work for our team members for years to come. It’s an honor to once again be included among the best for these efforts.”
Here’s Your Sign: Century, Library Consider Sharing New Electronic Sign Cost
February 20, 2020
The Town of Century and the West Florida Public Libraries may partner on the purchase of a new digital sign alongside Highway 29.
Century’s current sign, believed to be about eight-years old, malfunctioned and will not display the correct date and time. The manufacturer determined it would cost $2,550 to make repairs, or over $5,000 for a new LED cabinet and display.
Todd Humble, director of the library system, approached the town about a partnership about a single digital sign for the town hall, CareerSource Escarosa (now located inside town hall) and the library. The library and town hall sit on adjoining parcels and share the same driveway and parking.
The town council voted to move forward with investigating the cost of a shared digital sign.
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Cold Front: Rain Today, A Few Colder Nights
February 20, 2020
We’ll have colder temperatures back in the 30s the next few nights. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54.