Tate Drops Round One Playoff Game To Fleming Island
November 14, 2020
The Tates Aggies dropped Friday night’s round one 7A playoff game on the road at Fleming Island.
The Aggies were 1-5 headed into Friday night’s contest against the 6-2 Fleming Island Golden Eagles..
NorthEscambia.com file photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Garcon Point Toll Suspended Another 30 Days As Pensacola Bay Bridge Repairs Continue
November 14, 2020
The toll on the Garcon Point Bridge has been extended another 30 days until Sunday, December 13.
The extension allows the Garcon Point Bridge to continue serving as a temporary detour route while the Pensacola Bay Bridge is being repaired from damage sustained during Hurricane Sally.
Meanwhile, repairs are continuing on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, which was damaged by barges belonging to bridge contractor Skanska during Hurricane Sally.
Three bridge contractors mobilized by FDOT are working around the clock, focusing their efforts at the outermost spans of the bridge to facilitate construction and minimize impacts to the existing structure. To date, more than 300 additional workers have been brought in to increase resources for demolition and reconstruction, salvage and pile operations, and concrete fabrication.
FDOT has approved multiple construction design plans and is reviewing additional design plans for the permanent repairs that address the reconstruction of spans for the bridge and reestablishment of four lanes of traffic on the bridge at the same condition as expected for new construction. The fabrication of multiple concrete piles, piers, and beams continues in preparation for reconstruction. The inventory of concrete piles and beams continues to increase with production coming from the Pensacola precast yard and a facility in Tampa.
Reminder: Saturday Is The Last Day To Register In Person For FEMA Hurricane Sally Help
November 14, 2020
FEMA mobile registration centers in Escambia County will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday.
The State of Florida and FEMA have determined that these centers have satisfied the need for helping Hurricane Sally survivors in the area register for disaster assistance. The centers are located at:
Escambia County Equestrian Center 7750 Mobile Hwy
Brownsville Community Center 320 W. DeSoto St.
Lexington Terrace Community Center 700 S. Old Corry Field Rd
Each center is open 9 a.. until 5 p.m. and offers document scanning.
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. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific phone number assigned to that service.
The deadline to register is December 1, 2020.
Escambia Academy Headed to AISA Class 2A Championship After Win Over Macon East
November 14, 2020
The Escambia Academy Cougars area headed to the AISA Class 2A championship game after a 54-13 win over the Macon East Cougars Friday night in Canoe.
It will be the fifth consecutive state championship game for the Cougars (9-1).
The Knights jumped out to any early 7-0 lead, but the Cougars answered on the next play from scrimmage with a 66-yard touchdown run from Landon Sims.
Tyler Ray-Cloud forced a fumble, and it was picked up by Caleb Davis for a 74-yard touchdown to put the Cougars on top 13-7. With a 39-yard TD run from Bubba Nettles, the Cougars expanded their advantage to 21-7 on their way to the win.
The Cougars will take one Chambers in the state championship game at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Photos by Andrew Garner/The Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Friday Night High School Football Playoff Scores
November 14, 2020
Here are high school football playoff scores from across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
1A
- Northview 32, Chipley 12 [Story, photos...]
- Baker 35 , Jay 0
- Freeport 44, Holmes County 22
3A
- Pensacola Catholic def. P.K. Younge (PKY forfeits due to COVID-19)
5A
- West Florida 34, Pensacola High 7
- Wakulla at Pine Forest, 7 p.m.
6A
- Pace 24, Washington 20
- Escambia 44, Middleburg 0
- Seabreeze 21, Gulf Breeze 20
7A
- Fleming Island 21, Tate 0 [Story, photos...]
- Niceville 56, Crestview 20
- Navarre – bye
ALABAMA
- Escambia Academy 54, Macon East 13 [Story, photos...]
- Thomasville 28, T.R. Miller 21
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Sunny, Near 80 For Saturday
November 14, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Five New COVID-19 Deaths, 134 New Cases Reported In Escambia County
November 14, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED REPORT. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFO.
Five new COVID-19 deaths and 134 additional positive cases were report Friday in Escambia County by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 14,882 (+134)
Non-Florida residents: 1,572
Total deaths: 289 (+5)
Long-term care facility deaths : 134 (+2)
Current hospitalizations: 87 (+3)
Number of tests last day: 1,519
Percent positive last day: 6.9%
Percent positive last week: 7.3%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 10,842 (+95)
Cantonment: 1,097 (+12)
Century: 947 (+1)
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 170 (+2)
McDavid: 80
Bellview: 21
Walnut Hill: 18
Perdido Key: 10
Gonzalez: 8
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 6,485 (+62)
Non-Florida residents: 78
Total deaths: 90
Long-term care facility deaths: 20
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 396*
Number of tests last day: 491
Percent positive last day: 11.2%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 3,162 (+19)
Gulf Breeze: 961 (+9)
Navarre: 904 (+8)
Pace: 552 (+9)
Jay: 162
Bagdad: 13
Florida cases:
Total cases: 870,552
Florida residents: 858,585
Deaths: 17,445
Hospitalizations: 51,542*
*“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.
Grand Jury Indicts Two On First Degree Murder Charges For Klondike Road Shooting
November 13, 2020
An Escambia County grand jury has indicted two men for the October 3 murder of a man outside his Klondike Road home.
Kentavius Oliver, 30, and Samuel Maurice Young, 26, were both indicted for the first degree murder of Kevin Swan. Both remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond Friday morning.
Shortly after the shooting, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said two black males wearing ski masks shot a man at an apartment at the corner of Mobile Highway and Klondike Road about 1:30 p.m. before fleeing.
Pictured below: The scene of a murder Saturday afternoon at Mobile Highway and Klondike Road in Escambia County. Photos courtesy Al Showers/WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FEMA Mobile Assistance Centers Will Close Saturday
November 13, 2020
FEMA mobile registration centers in Escambia County will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday.
The State of Florida and FEMA have determined that these centers have satisfied the need for helping Hurricane Sally survivors in the area register for disaster assistance. The centers are located at:
Escambia County Equestrian Center 7750 Mobile Hwy
Brownsville Community Center 320 W. DeSoto St.
Lexington Terrace Community Center 700 S. Old Corry Field Rd
Each center is open 9 a.. until 5 p.m. and offer document scanning.
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. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific phone number assigned to that service.
The deadline to register is December 1, 2020.
By The Numbers: Hurricane Sally Assistance In Escambia County
November 13, 2020
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Sally, Escambia County residents have received approximately $89.6 million in total federal funds.
Individual Assistance (as of Nov. 9):
- 4,463 homeowners and renters have been approved for nearly $18.2 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This includes:
- More than $14 million in Housing Assistance grants for housing repair costs, home replacement and rental payments.
- Nearly $4.2 million in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related costs.
- 3,023 homeowners and renters were approved for rental assistance.
- 4,224 survivors have not provided FEMA with the necessary information from their insurance settlements to complete their disaster assistance registration.
National Flood Insurance Program (as of Nov. 10):
2,389 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $42.8 million has been paid in claims.
U.S. Small Business Administration (as of Nov. 8):
More than $28.6 million has been approved in low-interest disaster loans for 796 homeowners, renters and businesses.