Blue Angels Local Flyover Wednesday To Be The Last Before Transition To Super Hornets
November 3, 2020
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will conduct a final flight on the F/A-18 A/B/C/D “Legacy” Hornets on Wednesday from 4-4:30 p.m. over parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Baldwin counties.
The final flight of the Legacy Hornets signifies the official transition of the Blue Angels to the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet platform.
The final flight will take-off and land at NAS Pensacola and will last about 30 minutes. Flyover locations (map below) include, but are not limited to:
- Ferry Pass
- Pensacola Beach
- Perdido Key
- Community Maritime Park
- Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola
- Navarre Beach
- Orange Beach
- Gulf Shores
- Fort Morgan
The Blue Angels will be visible from many locations throughout the Pensacola area and along this route.
“We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those teams who have flown, maintained and supported this platform for over three decades of service,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader. “We deeply appreciate the expertise and operational knowledge Blue Angels past and present have brought to the team and we look forward to enhancing our operations as we fully transition to flying the Super Hornet.”
The 2020 show season marked the end of the service life of the aircraft the team has flown for 34 years. The 2021 show season will be the Blue Angels’ first year flying the Super Hornet platform as well as the 75th anniversary of the team.
“Undoubtedly, 2020 presented the team with unprecedented challenges. That said, the unique nature of this year also allowed our team to deepen our interaction with past teams, in particular, those teams that transitioned to new aircraft during their tenure,” said Kesselring. “This engagement has helped us lay the foundation for a safe and effective transition for our team’s pilots, support, and maintenance personnel as well as postured us to take on the high operating tempo of the team’s highly anticipated 2021 air show season and 75th anniversary.”
The Blue Angels are scheduled to begin their winter training syllabus over NAS Pensacola beginning Nov. 16. The team will return to its winter training facilities in El Centro, CA in January. Training will continue through April in preparation for the 2021 show season
Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 500 million fans.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Perry Doggrell, click to enlarge. Click map below for a larger version.
Ronald Peebles Sworn In As Atmore Fire Chief
November 3, 2020
Ronald Peebles was sworn in as chief of the Atmore Fire Department Monday afternoon.
Peebles, a resident of Bratt, had served as acting fire chief since July 2015.
He was promoted from captain to acting fire chief after the retirement of then chief Gerry McGhee. Peebles has served with the Atmore Fire Department for about 20 years.
Pictured: Ronald Peebles was sworn in as Atmore fire chief Monday afternoon. He had served as acting chief since 2015. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
November 3, 2020
Jim Allen Elementary School has named their Students of the Month for September. They are Jordan Everett (pictured left) and Haylee Everett. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FEMA Mobile Assistance Centers Now Offer Document Scanning For Applicants
November 3, 2020
FEMA mobile registration centers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will provide additional services to Hurricane Sally survivors, allowing them to have supporting documents scanned into their records.
Survivors who have been asked by FEMA to provide additional documentation should read their FEMA letter carefully and make sure they have everything they need when they arrive at the centers. Applicants do not have to visit a center to submit documents to FEMA – they can mail, fax or submit documents online as well. Information on these options can be found in their FEMA letter.
FEMA mobile centers offering registration and document scanning are located at:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Escambia County Equestrian Center
7750 Mobile Highway
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Document scanning: Nov. 2-14
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Gulf Breeze Community Center
800 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Nov. 3 (election polling site)
Document scanning: Nov. 2, Nov. 4-14
Pensacola State College
5988 U.S. 90, Milton, FL
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Document scanning: Nov. 2-14
The centers operate under COVID-19 protocols to ensure visitors and FEMA personnel are safe. Distancing and face coverings are required.
It is not necessary to visit a center to register with FEMA. Disaster survivors with uninsured losses can also apply by:
- Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov;
- Downloading the FEMA App; or by
- Calling 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY). Multilingual operators are available. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days a week.
The deadline to register is December 1.
53 New COVID-19 Positives, No Additional Deaths Monday In Escambia, Santa Rosa
November 3, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST UPDATE.
The Florida Department of Health reported 53 new COVID-19 positives in Escambia and Santa Rosa County on Monday with no additional fatalities.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 13,730 (+26)
Non-Florida residents: 1,400
Total deaths: 272
Long-term care facility deaths : 126
Current hospitalizations: 54 (+6)
Number of tests last day: 355
Percent positive last day: 6.3%
Percent positive last week: 5.0%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 10,000 (+20)
Cantonment: 1,007 (+5)
Century: 944
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 159
McDavid: 75
Bellview: 19
Walnut Hill: 18
Perdido Key: 10
Gonzalez: 7
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 6,048 (+27)
Non-Florida residents: 68
Total deaths: 88
Long-term care facility deaths: 20
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 368*
Number of tests last day: 88
Percent positive last day: 14.7%
Santa County cases by location:
Milton: 3,031 (+9)
Gulf Breeze: 883 (+1)
Navarre: 821 (+7)
Pace: 506 (+1)
Jay: 160
Bagdad: 14
Florida cases:
Total cases: 812,063
Florida residents: 801,371
Deaths: 16,834
Hospitalizations: 49,485*
*“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. Most of these people are longer be 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.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Colder: Monday Night Low Around 40 (Upper 30s In Northern Escambia)
November 2, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear. Lows around 40. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds up to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
One Month Remaining To Apply For Hurricane Sally FEMA Assistance
November 2, 2020
Florida Panhandle residents who have uninsured losses resulting from Hurricane Sally have until December 1 to register with FEMA for disaster assistance. One month after residents in five counties became eligible for federal disaster assistance, more than $94 million has been approved in federal grants, loans and flood insurance payments.
As of October 29:
- FEMA has approved $19.2 million to 4,554 individuals and households.
- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $25.9 million in disaster loans for 653 homeowners, renters and businesses.
- The National Flood Insurance Program has received 4,383 claims and paid $49.7 million.
December 1 is also is the deadline to apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans for physical property damage. The deadline for working capital applications is July 2, 2021.
Cantonment Man Charged With Burglary After Hurricane Sally
November 2, 2020
A Cantonment man has been charged with burglarizing storage building after hurricane Sally.
Jacob Dakota Boswell, 24, was charged with felony burglary and petit theft.
Boswell allegedly took items including a welder, air powered tools, side grinders, electric wrench, drill and a torch with hoses from a detached storage shed on River Annex Road. Boswell then tried to sell some of the items to a neighbor, admitting that he took them, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Boswell then returned some of the items to the owner, saying he had found them, the report continues.
When approached by deputies, Boswell said the victims’ grandson and he had a “worked out a deal” about getting a torch and hoses, the report says. Boswell says a few days after Sally, he saw the victims’ garage door open and went inside to take the items because of his arrangement with their grandson.
The victim told deputies there was not any agreement made.
Boswell remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday morning with bond set at $7,000.
Stefani Road Speed Limit Lowered North Of 10 Mile Road
November 2, 2020
The Escambia County Commission has lowered the speed limit on a portion of Stefani Road.
The commission voted to lower the 40 mph speed limit to 35 mph on Stefani Road from West 10 Mile Road to West Roberts Road. The change was made after complaints from residents and subsequent studies.
The change created a consistent speed limit on Stefani Road in a residential community. The speed limit on Stefani Road south of West Roberts Road was already 35 mph.
Pictured: The speed limit was already 35 mph on Stefani Road south of 10 Mile Road, such here just south of 9 1/2 Mile Road. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
EREC Crews, Fresh Off Local Power Restoration, Head To Mississippi To Help With Hurricane Recovery
November 2, 2020
Fresh off power restoration at home, line crews from Escambia River Electric Cooperative are working to restore power in coastal Mississippi following Hurricane Zeta.
The EREC crews are assisting Coast Electric Power Association in Gulfport.
Zeta left 65,000 of Coast EPA’s 83,000 members without power.
“Our cooperative finished power restoration to our membership on Friday following Hurricane Zeta,” said CEO Ryan Campbell. “But we have fellow cooperatives still working to rebuild their damaged power systems. Once our linemen had a chance to rest from working around the clock restoring power to our members, they volunteered to go help fellow cooperatives hit by this devastating storm.”
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.