One New COVID-19 Death, 97 New Cases Reported In Escambia County
February 8, 2021
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The Florida Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 death and 97 new cases Sunday in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:Could someone please provide the address for the “Perdido” location?
Total cases: 32,016 (+97)
Non-Florida residents: 3,320
Recovered: 30,845*
Total deaths: 563 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths : 242
Current hospitalizations: 148 (-5)
Number of tests reported last day: 982
Percent positive reported last day: 8.0%
Percent positive reported last week: 11.1%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 23,801 (+71)
Cantonment: 2,903 (+10)
Century: 1,125
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 441 (+)
McDavid: 191
Bellview: 53
Walnut Hill: 49
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 12
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 16,050 (+55)
Non-Florida residents: 206
Total deaths: 222
Long-term care facility deaths: 67
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 718*
Number of tests reported last day: 408
Percent positive reported last day: 12.0%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 7,712 (+32)
Navarre: 3,219 (+9)
Gulf Breeze: 2,317 (+11)
Pace: 1,274 (+2)
Jay: 498
Bagdad: 31
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,777,983
Florida residents: 1,745,744
Deaths: 27,696
Hospitalizations: 74,412*
*“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.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***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 is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Margie Louise Quick
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Margie Louise Quick, age 69, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Quick was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Byrneville, FL (where she spent most of her life) and had resided in East Brewton, AL for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an honorary member of the Damascus Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright and brothers, Jerry Wayne Boatwright and Charles Edward Boatwright.
She is survived by her husband of 9 years, Eugene Quick of East Brewton, AL; three sons, Dewey Carl Boatwright of East Brewton, AL, Clarance William Odom of East Brewton, AL and Lee Edward (Kerry) Odom of Paul, AL; one daughter, Daisy Louise Odom of East Brewton, AL; two brothers, Doug Boatwright of Pensacola, FL and Billy (Diane) Boatwright of Century, FL; four sisters, Gloria Jean (Ray) Lawson of Century, FL, Judy (David) Tillery of Atmore, AL, Mary Sue (Jr.) Walston of Century, FL and Kathy Marie (Donald) Walston of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Daisy Kay Walston, Ida May Walston, Donna Lynn Walston, Christina Walston, Anthony Aaron Odom and Tonnis Kirby Odom and three great grandchildren, Zeyden, Nevaeh Skylar and unborn baby.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Cosey officiating.
Burial will follow at the Emmons Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Bartlett, Jefferson Clark, Jeremiah Walston, Jason Thomas, Zachary Pendleton and Dale Pendleton.
Helen Marie Lister
February 8, 2021
Helen Marie Lister, a resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Flomaton, AL on November 22, 1932 to the late Charlie Wade Hammonds and Emma Caroline Hammac Hammonds. Helen enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, and crocheting. She was a member of Bellview Assembly of God Church.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years @ time of his passing, Houston J. Lister; son, Larry Lister; parents; and sister, Pauline Kahlstorf.
She is survived by her brothers, Wade Hammonds, Sr., Carl Hammonds, Ray (Evelyn) Hammonds, Bodie (Wanda) Hammonds and Clarence (Wanda) Hammonds; sister, Vera Hall; children, Pete Lister, Lance Lister, Sr., Allen Lister and Marty Lister; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. J.B. Shoumaker officiating. Burial will be held in Morgan Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11AM prior to services.
Fire Destroys Escambia County Home, Damages Nearby Family Dollar
February 7, 2021
A late night fire destroyed a house and damaged part of a shopping center on Davis Highway.
At 11:14 p.m., Escambia Fire Rescue originally answered the call of a small outside fire report in the 2200 block of Little Lane, just behind the Family Dollar on North Davis Highway. Firefighters arrived to find a fully involved house just feet away from the shopping center.
Additional fire units were immediately dispatched. The fire was brought under control ata 12:11 a.m.
The commercial building sustained heat damage to the exterior and slight water damage to the interior.
There were no injuries reported.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Century Making $1.3 Million Legislative Request To Replace Water Meters
February 7, 2021
Century seeking $1.3 million in funding from the Florida Legislature to replace water meters.
The funds would replace about 825 water meters with remotely readable radio-enabled units.
According to the town, water meters are failing and service connections are leaking. Replacing the meters and repairing leaky connections will improve water quality by eliminating lead connections and joints.
A funding request submitted by the town indicates existing meters were installed in 2006 and are now 15 years old. (The meters are actually 10 years old, purchased in 2010 and installed in 2011, according NorthEscambia.com. It expected the town will update their funding request.)
The system that allows the current meters to be read remotely has failed, and the vendor has gone out of business.
The town has also requested funding to rehabilitate water wells.
Century’s requests to the Legislature have received support from the local legislative delegation, Escambia County, and the Florida Rural Water Association.
Pictured: Century Town Hall. NorthEscmabia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Reopens Perdido Precinct; Molino Is Next
February 7, 2021
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons made good on a campaign promise when h cut a green ribbon Saturday to reopen the ECSO precinct in Perdido, and Molino is next on his list.
“Law enforcement and community engagement begins at the neighborhood level,” Simmons said Saturday. Deputies are now stationed at the precinct for the first time since 2016.
The Molino Precinct ribbon will be held Saturday, February 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Following his swearing in on January 5, Simmons told NorthEscambia.com that he would reopen the Perdido and Molino precincts. Other precincts may open in the future in Beulah, Myrtle Grove and Brownsville.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FDOT Weekly Traffic Alert: Where To Expect Delays This Week
February 7, 2021
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – The intersection of North 17th Avenue and Bayfront Parkway will remain closed until spring 2021 as construction continues for the new 17th Avenue interchange. The Visitor’s Center remains accessible from 17th Avenue. In addition, the ramp from 17th Avenue to East Gregory Street remains open. Eastbound drivers on Bayfront Parkway should use North 14th Avenue and Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) as a detour route. The bridge is expected to open in March.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90)- Traffic impacts for the week of Sunday, Feb. 7 include:
- Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and shifts, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., on U.S. 29, between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road, and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 Overpass.
- · East Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Safety Project from North Palafox Street to Chemstrand Road – Motorists will encounter intermittent right turn lane closures beginning Monday, Feb. 8.
- · U.S. 98 Pensacola Double Bridge Run from Pensacola Bay Bridge to Gulf Breeze – Motorists will encounter a lane closure from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6 for the Pensacola Double Bridge Run.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (State Road (S.R.) 297) to U.S. 29 -Drivers will experience intermittent traffic stoppages at the intersection of Nine Mile and Pine Forest roads from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 and Monday, Feb. 8 as crews pave the intersection. Traffic control officers will be on-site to direct traffic. Additionally, the Nine Mile Road westbound right turn lane to access Pine Forest Road will be closed during these same hours as crews reconstruct the turn lane.
- I-10 Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation over Perdido River Bridge – Motorists will encounter nighttime lane closures beginning the week of Monday, Feb. 8.
Santa Rosa County:
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive- Early construction activities including utility relocations, clearing, excavation, and drainage improvements have begun. Clearing and excavating of areas for the stormwater ponds are currently underway. There will be no traffic impacts associated with the construction of the pond s, but nearby residents and businesses may experience some noise. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained. Major roadway construction activities are anticipated to begin summer 2021.
- Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – The bridge is expected to open in March.
- U.S. 90 Turn Lane Construction West of Bell Lane in Pace– Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Thursday, Feb. 18 as crews construct an east and westbound turn lane for the New Discount Tire Store.
- S.R. 89 North, S.R. 87 North and S.R. 89 Bypass Roadway Maintenance Operations- Drivers may encounter intermittent lane restrictions until Sunday, April 25 as crews perform roadway maintenance activities along the corridors. Off duty law enforcement will be on-site to assist with traffic control.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: A new concrete median barrier wall is under construction on Highway 29 at I-10. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Clearing With A Sunday High In The Upper 50s
February 7, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Escambia Man Killed In Pickup Truck Crash
February 7, 2021
A 24-year old Escambia County man was killed in an early morning wreck on Fairfield Drive.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the man was headed south on Fairfield Drive in a Chevrolet pickup truck when he failed to negotiate a curve and traveled across the northbound lane. The truck left the roadway, struck a culvert, became airborne and overturned. The vehicle struck a road sign before coming to rest in the ditch.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The FHP no longer releases the names of traffic crash victims.
Escambia Seeking Volunteers For Mass Transit Advisory Committee
February 7, 2021
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee, or MTAC.
Escambia residents interested in serving on the Escambia County Mass Transit Advisory Committee are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve on the Committee by close of business on Friday, Feb. 19. Resumes should be submitted to Shamara Jernigan, Program Coordinator, Board of County Commissioners, P.O. box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32502, or emailed to boardapply@myescambia.com.
Resumes submitted to a BCC agenda for consideration will become part of the official minutes and are subject to public records requests.
The MTAC meets quarterly, typically on the second Wednesday of the month from 3-5 p.m.