A Few More Showers; Low In The 30s Tonight
February 6, 2020
A flash flood watch is also in effect for the entire area. There is a wind advisory in effect south of I-10 in Escambia County with gusts of 35 to 40 mph expected tonight. A gale warning is in effect offshore.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73.
Tate High School Chaparrals Take Fourth In Season Opening Performance
February 6, 2020
The Tate High School Chaparrals finished fourth in their first competition of the season at the Gulf Coast Color Guard and Percussion Circuit.
The Chaparrals competed with against six other winter guards in their unit Saturday night, wth 35 winter guard teams and 12 percussion teams taking part.
The Tate High School Chaparrals Winter Guard has been competing since 1972, making them one of the oldest competing high school units around. Tate High School Chaparrals have been finalists in the WGI Pensacola Regional, WGI Southeast Power Regional and won the WGI Scholastic World Class Gold Medal in 1989.
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Tate’s Thompson And Uebelsteadt Sign with Bellhaven; Williams Inks With East Tennessee
February 6, 2020
Tate High School kicked off National Signing Day with three players signing letters of intent.
Conner Thompson and Coner Uebelsteadt both signed with Bellhaven University, a private Christian School in Jackson, Mississippi. Josh Williams inked with East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.
For a complete list of area signees, click here.
Pictured top: (L-R) Connor Thompson, Josh Williams and Connor Uebelsteadt. Pictured below: The three sign their National Letters of Intent Wednesday morning at Tate High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Davis And Findley Sign With Northwestern; Hawkins Inks With Benedictine
February 6, 2020
Three Northview High School Chiefs signed their National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon.
Garrick Davis (6′3, 260-lbs) signed with Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Davis signed as an offensive lineman. Cameron Findley (6′2, 305-lbs) also signed with Northwestern College as an offensive lineman.
Jacob Hawkins (6′2, 220-lbs), signed with Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Hawkins signed as a defensive end. Hawkins will be joining former Chief Lance McLaughlin who signed with Benedictine College last year.
“The Northview football program and coaches are extremely proud of these three young men as they get the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level,” Northview Chiefs head coach Derek Marshman said. “All three individuals handled things the right way, taking care of the classroom first and making academics a top priority. They all have worked extremely hard for this opportunity. I am excited to see what the future holds for these young men.”
For a complete list of area signees, click here.
Pictured top: (L-R) Jacob Hawkins, Garrick Davis and Cameron Findley. Pictured below: The three sign their National Letters of Intent Wednesday afternoon at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three North Escambia Teachers Selected As Who’s Who Top Educators Of America
February 6, 2020
Three North Escambia teachers were among just 26 educators in the state of Florida selected for inclusion into the Top Educators of America 2020 by The Who’s Who Directories.
They are Candice Blackburn from Molino Park Elementary School, Savanna Jernigan from Jim Allen Elementary School, and Erica Minchew from Kingsfield Elementary School.
All selected educators that appear in the Top Educators of America have been included by a nomination process only. Upon receipt of a nomination, editors assess the educator’s impact within the educational community. This includes a review of years of service, educational background, remarks by the nominator and an interview with the nominee.
Pictured top: (L-R) Candice Blackburn from Molino Park Elementary School, Savanna Jernigan from Jim Allen Elementary School, and Erica Minchew from Kingsfield Elementary School.
National Signing Day: Here’s The List Of Area Signees
February 6, 2020
Here are National Signing Day signees from around the North Escambia area:
Tate High School
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- Conner Thompson – Bellhaven
- Conner Ubelsteadt – Bellhaven
- Josh Williams – East Tennessee
Northview High School
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- Garrick Davis, Northwestern
- Cameron Findley, Northwestern
- Jacob Hawkins, Benedictine
Pine Forest High School
- Bryce Alderman, Hutchison
- Brandon Andrews, Hutchison
- Ladarius Clardy, Kennesaw State
- Vontarious Hill, Coahoma
- Mi’Trez Rawls, Judson
- Thomarius Walker, UWF
- Dacarrion McWilliams, UAB
- Eric Young, Coahoma
West Florida High School
- Joel Lett, Bellhaven
- Quanteris Gaines, Catawaba
- Donte Thompson, Hohokam
Washington High School
- Eric Thomas Jr., Arkansas
- Mickey Hynes, Lake Erie
- Malcolm Moultire, FAMU
Escambia High School
- Davis Gayle, Hutchison CC
- DT Gideon, Tennessee Tech
- Frank Peasant, Middle Tennessee
- AV Smith, Itawamba CC
- KD Teamer, East Mississippi CC
Catholic High School
- CJ Davis, Stetson
- Jamarvis Turner, West Alabama
Escambia County High School (Atmore)
- Tre Lambert, West Alabama
- Jamarcus Lewis, Pearl River CC
- Ra’quan Crenshaw, Community Christian
- Eric Ferguson – Community Christian
- Jacob Hammac – Faulkner University (football and baseball)
Pictured: Signees from Tate High School (top) and Northview High School (below). Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Beulah Road Bridge Reopened
February 5, 2020
UPDATE: THE BRIDGE HAS REOPENED and is being monitored during additional rainfall today.
The bridge on Beulah Road is closed south of Muscogee Road and north of Peartree Drive due to swift water over the roadway, according to Escambia County.
The National Weather Service reminds drivers to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways, and “turn around, don’t drown”.
Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com showing the flooded bridge on Wednesday, click to enlarge.
Photos Show North Escambia Area Flooding. Some Areas Received 3-5 Inches.
February 5, 2020
A flash flood warning was issued for central Escambia County after 3-5 inches of rain fell early Wednesday afternoon.
More rain, perhaps several inches, is expected for Wednesday night and Thursday morning. For the complete forecast, click here.
The National Weather Service is reminding drivers to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” and avoid driving through standing water.
Pictured top: McKenzie Road: Scroll down for additional photos and locations.
Above: Wishbone Road in Cantonment.
Above: Cantonment neighborhood off Highway 297A.
Above: Yellowstone Pass at County Road 97.
Above: Another view of South Highway 97 at Yellowstone Pass entrance to the IronHorse subdivision in Cantonment.
Above: Hail in Chumuckla.
Above: Water crossing Kathleen Avenue
Above: Kingsfield Road.
Above: Allentown Road in Santa Rosa County.
Above: Cantonment off Highway 297A.
Above: County bus lot on Muscogee Road in Cantonment.
Above: A Cantonment neighborhood.
Above: A yard off Wishbone Lane in Cantonment.
Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Arrested On Multiple Child Pornography Charges
February 5, 2020
A Cantonment man has been arrested on multiple child pornography charges after allegedly uploading underage obscene material and requesting that an undercover deputy make a custom child porn video for him.
Dylan Tyler Ellis, 21, was charged with 20 counts of possession of child pornography with intent to promote and enticing a custodian of a child to engage in sexual conduct.
The case against Ellis began in Washington state in 2019 after law enforcement there received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that child pornography was uploaded from an address in Oak Harbor, Washington. A search of all electronic devices in the home found no child pornography whatsoever. But the residents of the home told police that Ellis, their nephew, lived with them between June and September 2019 and had his own gaming desktop computer.
Ellis was traced to his new address in the 600 block of Greenberry Drive in Cantonment.
An undercover Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigator made contact through Discord, a chat app for gamers, and Ellis provided a username to contact him on the Wickr Me messaging app. He provided the same username under which the child pornography was allegedly uploaded in Washington State, according to an arrest report.
The deputy made contact through Wickr Me and Ellis sent him a file labeled “Mom kids” that contacted 26 video files depicting children as young as three engaged in sexual activity, the report states. The investigator stated he had an 8-year old niece, and Ellis requested custom sexual video of the girl.
A search warrant was executed at Ellis’ Greenberry Drive residence on Tuesday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department and Homeland Security. A preliminary search of Ellis’ phone and computer found several images and videos of child pornography.
The investigation is continuing.
Ellis remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $205,000.
Strong Storms Possible, Flash Flood Warning In Effect
February 5, 2020
There is a risk of severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday. A flash flood watch is in effect for the area. A wind advisory is in effect for Thursday morning with wind gusts of 35 mph expected.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 53 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
