Middle 60s Tonight For North Escambia
June 11, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Escambia County Judge Appointed To Florida’s First Circuit Court
June 11, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed local judge Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz to the First Circuit Court.
Frydrychowicz, of Pensacola, has been an Escambia County Judge since 2014. She previously served as an assistant state attorney in the First Circuit. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.
Frydrychowiz fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Michael Allen.
CareerSource Escarosa Names New CEO
June 11, 2020
Marcus L. McBride, PhD has been name the new CEO of CareerSource Escarosa.
“Many years ago, I had an opportunity to work with families who faced an array of problems largely due to socioeconomic variables,”McBride said. “It was during that time when I developed a passion for helping others develop further, earn a livable wage, and live their best life. I am honored and thankful for the opportunity to serve the residents and businesses in Northwest Florida.”
McBride is joining CareerSource Escarosa with a diverse background in the non-profit sector, most recently serving as the director of education and training for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, a $38
million non-profit agency that operates workforce development and career centers for individuals across 50 counties in Georgia and Alabama. Previously, he served as the vice president of operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley.
He will assume full leadership of CareerSource Escarosa on June 29.
McBride is replacing the retiring Sheryl Rehberg, who joined CareerSource Escarosa in 2017.
Local Students Selected To Receive Coveted State FFA Degree
June 11, 2020
Fifteen Escambia and Santa Rosa County FFA members have been selected to receive the coveted State FFA Degree.
The State FFA Degree is the highest honor bestowed upon any regular member of the Florida FFA Association. Each applicant will be recognized during the 2020 Florida FFA Celebration.
Local 2020 State FFA Degree recipients are:
Tate High School
- Grant Robert Gill
- Myles Dillan Harrelson
- Raven Hollis
- Olivia Helen Little
- Madison Elizabeth Lucio
- Gabriel Joseph Pfeuffer-Ferguson
- Ronnie Alexander Plenkers
- Hannah Lee Rogers
- Lindsay Lavelle Von Stein
- Zoe Sunshine Williams
West Florida High School
- Connor Ballard
- Tamara Barnes
- Rainy Ellis
Jay High School
- Logan Ryan Cooley
- Travis Stewart Godwin
The 2020 Florida FFA Celebration will be held June 23-26 online only.
Wednesday Report: COVID-19 Cases Up By Eight In Escambia County
June 10, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County increased by eight since Tuesday, according to the Wednesday report from the Florida Department of Health.
The number of cases in Escambia County is now 915, and Santa Rosa County increased by one to 262.
Of the 36 deaths in Escambia County, 28 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 66,000 cases including 67,371 Florida residents. There have been 11,345 hospitalizations* and 2,801 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 — 915 (+8 since Tuesday)
- Pensacola — 637
- Cantonment — 53
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 12
- Century — 3
- Hospitalizations: 66*
- Deaths — 36
- Male — 304
- Female — 418
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 105
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 262 (+1 since Tuesday)
- Milton — 159
- Navarre — 42
- Gulf Breeze — 31
- Pace — 17
- Jay — 4
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 26*
- Deaths — 9
- Male — 182
- Female — 76
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 67,371
- Florida residents — 65,779
- Deaths — 2,801
- Hospitalizations — 11,345*
*“Hospitalizations” 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.
Century Man Facing Battery, Drug Charges After Disturbance With His Brother
June 10, 2020
A Century man is facing battery and drug charges over a disturbance involving his brother.
Aaron Tyrone Madison, Jr., 35, was charged with battery, battery by strangulation and possession of a controlled substance.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance at the Food Giant on North Century Boulevard. The individuals involved in the disturbance had left the store and gone to a home nearby on State Line Road. Deputies arrived at the home and observed Madison in a physical altercation with his brother. The brother and several others were yelling at Madison to leave but he instead tried to walk to the rear of the property, according to an arrest report.
When the deputy approached Madison, he observed a clear plastic baggie in his hand and another bag was later found in his pocket. The substance in the bags was believed to be bath salts and will be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for testing.
A female at the home stated Madison grabbed his brother around the throat until he passed out and grabbed her by the hair and “slung” her before punching her two times in the cheek.
Madison was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $16,000.
Cold Front Brings Showers Today. Yes, We Said Cold Front.
June 10, 2020
A cold front will move through the area Wednesday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be dry on Thursday with slightly lower temperatures. The North Escambia high on Thursday will be in the 80s, and Thursday night’s low will be in 60s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
FHSAA Approves Rule Allowing Football Players To Play Varsity And JV Games Each Week
June 10, 2020
Beginning this season, high school football players in Florida may be allowed to play in varsity and junior varsity games during the same week.
The Florida High School Athletic Association voted Tuesday for a new policy that will waive the one game per week policy and allow players to participate in six quarters per week.
It’s not automatic; each individual school must apply by the Monday of week three of the regular season in order to use the new six-quarter rule. Before approval, the FHSAA football administrator will consider program history along with current and past roster size of the school.
Many smaller schools across the state fail to consistently play junior varsity games for fear of not having enough back up players for their varsity games. That, according to the FHSAA, limits participation and development for players that are not ready to play at the varsity level.
“These lost opportunities to play make it harder to develop younger players and makes it harder to keep 9th and 10th graders engaged in the sport,” FHSAA said.
Pictured: Baker at Northview, September 2019. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Nine Mile At Highway 29 Set To Be Completely Closed Wednesday Night
June 10, 2020
Nine Mile Road is set to be completely closed at the Highway 29 overpass from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11.
The closure is planned for crews paint portions of the newly constructed bridge. Construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
All Nine Mile Road traffic will be directed to the on and off-ramps at the Highway 29 overpass. Traffic control officers will be on site to help direct motorists.
Eastbound Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one lane, directed to Highway 29 southbound, U-turn at West Hood Drive, and return to Nine Mile Road. Westbound traffic will perform the same operation at West 9 1/2 Mile Road.
Throughout the week, drivers traveling Nine Mile Road at the Highway 29 overpass and traffic between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane shifts or closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.
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Neighborhood Cleanup Set For Friday In Cottage Hill. Get Rid Of Yard Debris, Junk For Free.
June 10, 2020
Residents of Cottage Hill will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge on Friday during the Cottage Hill Neighborhood Cleanup.
Only residents in the designated cleanup area are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. The general cleanup area is east of North Highway 95A and north of Eden Lane. Click or tap the map above for the details of the cleanup area.
During neighborhood cleanups, Escambia County departments team up to bring services to residents in an effort to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe. Participating is easy: Residents in the cleanup area simply leave eligible items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by Escambia County and partnering agencies.
All debris must be at the curb directly in front a residence by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Keep tires and paint cans separate from all other debris. Do not place piles under low-hanging lines or near poles, fences or mailboxes.
Items eligible for removal include:
- Household appliances and electronics
- Yard waste
- Household junk and debris
- Bicycles and toys
- Old furniture and mattresses
- Barbecue grills
- Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, chemicals, batteries)
- Tires (limit 10 per household)
Items NOT eligible for removal include:
- Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)
- Explosives or ammunition
- Auto parts
- Dirt or sod
- Vehicles or vessels
- 55-gallon drums of fluids
The neighborhood cleanup initiative involves an aggressive clean-up effort, targeting different neighborhoods throughout the county, with crew members and volunteers picking up a variety of debris and waste, including electronics, furniture and household items.