How Many COVID-19 Cases Have Been Reported At Your Child’s School? Here Are The Numbers.
October 15, 2020
New data from the Florida Department of Health details the number of COVID-19 cases by school across the state.
Pensacola Christian Academy has recorded the most cases in Escambia County at seven during the period September 6 to October 10. The highest number of cases in Santa Rosa County is 45 total at Pace High School, which is also the highest number at a single school in Florida.
The table at the bottom page details the number of cases per school in Escambia and Santa Rosa County September 6 through October 10 and also details the numbers by totals, students and staff for the time period.. Schools not listed have reported zero cases through October 10.
Parents may have received phone calls about COVID-19 at other schools not on the list. Officials say that’s due to contact tracing where students or staff had contact with a known case that’s outside the school, such as a family member.
Escambia County schools with one current case each as of October 10 are:
- Cordova Park Elementary
- East Hill Christian
- Escambia High
- George Stone Technical College
- Jim C. Bailey Middle
- Longleaf Elementary
Santa Rosa County school with at least one current case each as of October 10 are:
- Bagdad Elementary (2)
- Central School
- Gulf Breeze High
- Gulf Breeze Middle
- Jay Elementary
- King Middle
- Martin Luther King Middle
- Navarre High (2)
- Pace High (8)
- Pea Ridge Elementary
- S.S. Dixon Primary (6)
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Northview High School FFA Names Officer Team
October 15, 2020
The Northview High School FFA has named their officer team for this year.
“This year is shaping up to be a great one for Northview FFA. We have a fantastic group of officers that are ready and willing to serve not only their chapter, but their community as well,” said Brandon Korinchak, Northview agriscience teacher.
The officers are:
- President: Amber Gilman
- Vice President: Meredith McGhee
- Secretary: Paige Gibbs
- 2nd Vice President: Leah Wood
- Sentinel: Briar Weaver
- Chaplain: Caleb Hassebrock
- Treasurer: Riley Dawson
- Reporter: Sky Williams
- Parliamentarian: Samantha Kimmons
- Historian: Judson Lee
- Public Relations: Ryan Andrews
- Photographer: Audrey Goetter
Pictured are: (front, L-R) Audrey Goetter, Paige Gibbs, Meredith McGhee, Sky Williams, Riley Dawson, (back, L-R) advisor Brandon Korinchak, Caleb Hassebrock, Briar Weaver, Judson Lee, Amber Gilman, Ryan Andrews, Samantha Kimmons, and Leah Wood. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mild Sunny Days, Cooler Nights
October 15, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Second Lady Karen Pence Visits Pensacola, Addresses Military Spouses
October 15, 2020
Second Lady Karen Pence met with military spouses Wednesday in Escambia County and watched a Blue Angels demonstration at NAS Pensacola.
At the Pensacola Veterans Memorial Park,Pence delivered remarks to military spouses thanking them for their important contributions to the United States Armed Forces.
She recognized the many sacrifices they make through their families’ service to our country, including the challenges they face in finding and sustaining a meaningful job. Military spouses face unique barriers to employment opportunities due to their frequent moves and varying occupational licensing state requirements, she said.
During her remarks, Pence outlined the Trump Administration’s efforts to create employment solutions for military spouses. The accomplishments include increased funding for a transition assistance curriculum for military spouses, a doubled relicensing reimbursement amount for spouses who relocate due to PCS orders, and meetings with governors to address occupational licensing reforms on a statewide level.
At NAS Pensacola, she participated in a senior leadership briefing and received an overview of the mental health and military spouse programs. Representatives of the mental health and military spouse programs gave an overview of NAS Pensacola’s Fleet and Family Support Center.
Following the briefing, Pence visited the Blue Angels practice area and viewed a flight demonstration. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Angels had to cancel their public appearances and airshows. Earlier this year, they teamed up with the Air Force Thunderbirds to fly over communities including Pensacola to salute healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential workers. Pence thanked them for these special flyovers and for providing encouragement throughout the pandemic. The Blue Angels pilots met with Pence and talked about their team, their new aircraft, and how they’ve been modifying their season due to the pandemic.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FDLE Arrests Escambia County Man On 25 Child Porn Counts
October 15, 2020
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested an Escambia County man on child pornography charges Wednesday.
Stacy Paul Wilson, 51, was charged with twenty-five counts of obscene material possession depicting child sexual conduct.
FDLE agents served a search warrant Wednesday morning at Wilson’s residence and found a desktop computer that contained the child pornography. The images and videos depicted children as young as four years old engaged in sex acts.
Wilson’s mugshot was not immediately made available by the Escambia County Jail.
Hurricane Sally Damage? Escambia County Says You Can Apply For SBA Loan
October 15, 2020
After you apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
According to Escambia County:
If you are referred to SBA, you should submit an SBA disaster loan application.
If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA disaster loan but failure to submit the application may disqualify you from other possible FEMA assistance, such as disaster-related car repairs, essential household items and other expenses.
SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for survivors. In planning your recovery, give yourself the widest possible set of options. Submitting the application makes it possible for homeowners and renters to be considered for additional FEMA grants, and if you qualify for a loan you will have that resource available for disaster repair needs.
Applicants may apply online using SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov or they may email FOCE-Help@SBA.gov for more information on SBA’s disaster assistance program.
For businesses, SBA is operating two Business Recovery Centers at East Pensacola Heights Clubhouse, 3208 E. Gonzalez St., Pensacola, FL 32503; and Bridgeway Center, Building C, 205 Shell Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Business owners can meet with SBA representatives and get help applying for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. Hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
For additional information about SBA disaster loans, the loan application process, or for help completing the SBA application, visit SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call 800-877-8339.
Businesses may borrow up to $2 million for any combination of property damage or working capital. Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 from SBA to repair or replace their primary residence. Homeowners and renters may borrow up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property.
The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is Dec. 1, 2020. The deadline to return working capital applications is July 2, 2021.
70 New COVID-19 Cases, Two More Deaths Wednesday In Two County Area
October 15, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST.
Two new deaths and two dozen additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Escambia County on Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 12,737 (+39)
Non-Florida residents: 1,216
Total deaths: 264
Long-term care facility deaths : 123
Current hospitalizations: 42 (-2)
Number of tests last day: 767
Percent positive last day: 3.2%
Percent positive last week: 2.5%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 9,286(+25)
Cantonment: 954 (+1)
Century: 934
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 150
McDavid: 74
Walnut Hill: 18
Bellview: 16
Perdido Key: 8
Gonzalez: 7
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 5,616 (+31)
Non-Florida residents: 57
Total deaths: 84 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths: 19 (+1)
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 337*
Number of tests last day: 276
Percent positive last day: 10.1%
Santa County cases by location:
Milton: 2,906 (+10)
Gulf Breeze: 805 (+5)
Navarre: 706 (+1)
Pace: 474 (+5)
Jay: 158 (+1)
Bagdad: 12
Florida cases:
Total cases: 741,632
Florida residents: 732,399
Deaths: 15,595
Hospitalizations: 46,482*
*“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.
Ralph E. “Rusty” Dunn, Jr.
October 15, 2020
Ralph E. “Rusty” Dunn, Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at 2:30 p.m. In keeping with Rusty’s wishes; his ashes will be scattered at sea at a later date.
Rusty was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but had called Pensacola home since moving here in 1978. He lived in Temperance, Michigan as a teen and it was there that he discovered his love for cars and racing. He spent his young adult years racing at dirt tracks in northern Ohio and made several trips to victory lane at Fremont Speedway. In 1978, Rusty moved to Pensacola and began what would become many long-lasting friendships through the different jobs that he had. Continuing his great knack for fixing things he worked for The Fix-It Shop doing small engine repair, before working many years at Montgomery Ward as an appliance repairman. He then went on to work for The Lakeview Center before finally fulfilling his dream of owning his own business, Rusty’s Appliance Repair. Rusty made many friendships in the business along the way and had quite a following of regular repeat customers for many years, before officially retiring in 2015.
Retirement allowed Rusty to enjoy the real joys in his life…Nascar, fishing of any kind, country music, cooking and playing guitar. These things were only made sweeter by sharing them with his wife, Lynn, who he cherished. Rusty met Lynn in 2005 and the two of them were truly best friends. He loved taking Lynn fishing and going to country music concerts with her as well as spending Saturdays with their friends watching Nascar and Alabama football.
Rusty was also a proud father to his two children, Dawn and Richard. He shared his love for fishing with Richard and the two of them had many great fishing trips through the years. Some of Rusty’s most cherished memories was the thrill of Cobia season every Spring, which in recent years had been celebrated by trips on his son’s boat. Rusty’s passion for fishing was taught to both his children from very young ages; fishing trips and tall tales of those “that got away” always made for great conversation. Rusty had a special bond with is daughter, Dawn. They both shared a love for country music, cooking, and car racing. Rusty treasured their long talks and visits just to catch up that were filled with laughs and memories both old and new.
Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph E. Dunn, Sr., and Shirley Dunn Renfro; and by his son, Richard Dunn.
Rusty is survived by his wife, Lynn Poss-Dunn; daughter, Dawn Wise, grandchildren, Wesley Wise, Lenzie Dunn, Hunter Dunn and Carlie Dunn as well as many extended family members, close friends and his beloved canine companion, Kelso.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses in the MICU department at Baptist Hospital for the exemplary care and compassion given during such a difficult time.
Steve “Stevie” Eric Coleman
October 15, 2020
After a courageous battle with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Steve “Stevie” Eric Coleman, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home in Lafayette, La.
Steve was born on December 13, 1963 in Pensacola, Fl to Barbara Jean and Linnis E. Coleman.
Stevie, was exceptionally talented. He could draw beautifully and play the guitar. He had the ability to make people laugh and feel comfortable. Stevie made his living behind the wheel of Big Trucks. He traveled most every inch of this country behind the wheel of a Semi. Many miles were logged with his two favorite companions his beautiful Redhead (Tammy) that he adored, and his faithful dog “BB.”
Steve is survived by his father and stepmother Linnis E. and Annie Coleman. Also left to cherish his memory is his inconsolable wife Tamara Coleman, daughters, Lacey (Derrick)Robin, Heather (Justin)Stewart, Shana, Tawny, Courtney, and sons Clell, Travis, and James. 7 Granddaughters and 4 Grandsons. 11 Sisters, 2 Brothers and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.
He was predeceased by his Mother Barbara J. Warren, Stepfather George H. Warren, Maternal Grandparents Ruby Moye Farrow, Collis O. Farrow, Paternal Grandparents Lela Eddins Coleman and Franklin Coleman.
There will be a private burial at Travelers Rest Cemetery in Flomaton, Al.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.
County To Lease Old Ransom Property For Cantonment Community Center; Barry To Seek Half Million For Construction
October 14, 2020
A new community center in Cantonment could soon be a reality on the site of the old Ransom Middle School.
At their Thursday meeting, the Escambia County Commission is expected to approve a lease for two acres of the 12.1 acre former school property on Muscogee Road. And District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry told NorthEscambia.com that he will soon seek a half million in funding to build the community center.
“Within the next few meetings, I will be bringing to our board a request to allocate $500,000 towards a community center on the property from our BP Restore fund,” Barry said. “These are the first steps to bring a fantastic resource to a deserving community, and I’m happy to play a part in their success.”
The county will pay the school board $10 per year to lease the property for an initial term of 30 years, with an option for two additional renewal terms of 30 years each. Under the lease terms, the county would need to allocate funding and begin construction of a community center within 7.5 years. The county will also provide the school board with infrastructure for the remainder of the parcel, including high speed wireless internet, security fencing and gates, stormwater retention pond, parking lot, security lighting and driveway extensions.
The Escambia County School Board recently approved signing the lease.
“I’m so excited to bring this to the board on Thursday and so appreciative of the support of the school board earlier this month,” Barry added. I want to thank my friends, Superintendent Malcolm Thomas, District 5 Representative Bill Slayton, and current Workforce Education Director, but former Transportation Director, Steve Harrell for working with me over a period of several months to make this happen for the entire Cantonment community.”
In 2015, Escambia County made improvements to Carver Park on Webb Street, located a short distance from the old Ransom Middle School. Those improvements include a renovated community resource center — a former school portable building that’s less than 800 square feet.
The Cantonment Improvement Committee has managed the small resource center at Carver Park, faithfully holding programs and providing services as space has allowed. And they have advocated for a larger facility at the former Ransom property for years.
“I also want to specifically recognize and thank the Cantonment Improvement Committee for their dedication and persistent advocacy for their community,” Barry said.
Pictured: The former Ransom Middle School, which was also the site of the Sid Nelson Center, was demolished in 2014. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
