Escambia County Surpasses 50% At Least Partially Vaccinated
August 31, 2021
Over half of Escambia County’s residents age 12 or older are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, according to the CDC.
Data indicated 50.4% of the total population of Escambia County was partially vaccinated as of Monday, while 41.1% of the population was fully vaccinated with either the Johnson & Johnson “one shot” or both shots of the Pfizer or Moderna series.
There were 2,719 people in Escambia County that were vaccinated last week.
Escambia County has recorded 45,904 total COVID-19 cases.
Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Century Correctional Institution Officer
August 31, 2021
Inmate Mario J. Kilpatrick assaulted an officer at Century Correctional Institution by punching them, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.
“Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued,” FDC said.
Hines is serving a 21 year sentence for sexual battery, burglary with assault and robbery out of Wakulla County.
Florida Deploying Resources, Including Search And Rescue Teams, To Help With Hurricane Ida Recovery
August 31, 2021
Florida is deploying resources to assist Louisiana and Mississippi with recovery from Hurricane Ida.
“The state of Florida stands with both our Gulf Coast neighbors as they face the devastation left by Hurricane Ida,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis. “I am proud that we are able to deploy aid to both Mississippi and Louisiana during their time of need, just as others help Florida when disaster strikes here. We will continue to coordinate with both states to identify needed resources.”
Florida is sent Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Task Forces 1 and 2 in Mississippi and mobilized both USAR Task Force 4 and 50 Florida National Guardsmen to Louisiana.
Florida is deploying its best and brightest to support our neighbors to the west,” said CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis. “These Urban Search & Rescue Teams are the same ones that worked Surfside and they’re going to do a lot of good in getting impacted communities back on their feet. Thank you to Governor DeSantis for providing strong leadership for the recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. The truth is everybody along the Gulf Coast looks out for each other; it’s no different than when Louisiana sent services following Hurricane Michael.”
The Florida Department of Emergency Management continues to work closely with the states of Louisiana and Mississippi to identify remaining needs. This includes coordinating with food banks in Louisiana that are serving residents displaced by the storm. Partners are on standby to assist Mississippi food banks as necessary.
In Florida, we know how disastrous a Category 4 hurricane can be,” said FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. “As our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi continue to respond to Ida and begin their initial recovery process, the Division stands ready to deploy requested resources to assist. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gulf Coast residents impacted by Ida during this time, and we will continue to support their storm response.”
FDEM continues to work closely with the states of Louisiana and Mississippi to identify remaining needs. This includes coordinating with food banks in Louisiana that are serving residents displaced by the storm. Partners are on standby to assist Mississippi food banks as necessary.
State of Florida industry partners, including Florida Power, Light and the Florida Municipal Electric Association, Tampa Electric Company and Duke Energy immediately deployed utility restoration personnel and equipment to support Louisiana’s crews. More than 1,100 Florida utility restoration personnel are support these efforts.
FDEM has two Incident Management Teams on standby that are ready to deploy as requested. Incident Management Teams are comprised of state and local experienced emergency management professionals who are prepared to support the responses in Louisiana and Mississippi as necessary.
Nancy Hargrave
August 31, 2021
Nancy Hargrave passed away on August 28, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born in Gurdon, AR to Warren and Arline Bones. She graduated from Gurdon High School and Ouachita Baptist University. Nancy married Bobby Hargrave in 1973. She lived in many places as a Navy wife – ranging from Maine to the Philippines. While in Hawaii, they had two sons, Paul and Mark Hargrave. After a career in the Navy, Bobby and Nancy returned to Cantonment, FL where they made their home.
She was a member of Olive Baptist Church. Her faith in the Lord made her resilient. She loved cooking, sewing, going to Pilates and watching SEC football. She loved listening to music, playing piano, and collecting dolls and bears. But most of all, Nancy loved the people around her.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life at a memorial service at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, FL, Thursday, September 2, at 1pm. Burial services will be held at a later date (TBD) in Gurdon, Arkansas.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Schools, Government Offices, Other Services Will Be Open On Tuesday
August 30, 2021
Local schools and governments that were closed on Monday due to Ida will be open on Tuesday.
Announcements are listed below, and we generally expect everything else to be open unless posted otherwise below.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY – OPEN
- Escambia County School District campuses and offices will resume normal operations on Tuesday.
- University of West Florida will be open after 4:59 a.m. Tuesday.
- All Escambia County operations and offices will be open as usual on Tuesday.
- The Town of Century will be open on Tuesday.
- ECUA sanitation collections will be as normal on Tuesday.
- City of Pensacola offices will be open.
- Escambia County courts will resume normal operations.
- ECAT bus service will return to normal on Tuesday.
- Pensacola airport will be open.
- Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart’s COVID drive-thru testing sites will be open after 9 a.m. Tuesday.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY – CLOSURES
- Barrineau Park Road bridge to Baldwin County is closed due to water over the bridge.
- Bands on the Beach has been canceled for Tuesday, August 31. The series will return September 7.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY – OPEN
- School Rosa County schools will be open on Tuesday, including extracurricular and after school activities.
- All Santa Rosa County offices will be open.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY – CLOSURES
- I-10 closed from Exit 24 to Exit 30 due to fuel spill.
- Deaton Bridge Road is closed at the bridge due to water over the bridge. Seek an alternate route
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, ALABAMA
- Escambia County (AL) schools will be open.
- Escambia Academy and Atmore Christian School will be open
Portion Of I-10 Westbound Closed In Santa Rosa Due To Fuel Spill
August 30, 2021
A portion of I-10 westbound is closed in Santa Rosa County due to a fuel spill
I-10 westbound in Santa Rosa County is closed from Exit 31 (Milton) to Exit 22 (Avalon Blvd) due to the fuel spill. Authorities say to seek an alternate route and use caution when approaching the area.
It is not known how long the closure will be in effect.
A vehicle traveling that part of the interstate was leaking diesel fuel causing slick conditions.
Perdido River Rising, Flooding Closes Barrineau Park Road Bridge
August 30, 2021
Barrineau Park Road at the Perdido River has been closed due to flooding, as is not uncommon following heavy rain events.
The river is expected to continue to rise through at least Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. It not forecast to fall below the bridge until about Friday.
This is the only weather related road closure reported in Escambia County. Any additional road closures will be announced if they occur.
Some Localized Flooding, No Tornadoes, Escambia Public Safety Director Says
August 30, 2021
Escambia County has experienced some localized flooding due to the outer rain bands of Ida, but there’s been no significant weather damage so far.
“Last 24 hours, we’ve had rain bands come in to give us localized flooding as we predicted. We have seen a couple of tornado warnings in the area with no tornadoes that have been produced,” said Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore said early Monday afternoon.
“We’ve faired much better than our counterparts to the west,” he said. “We expect additional rain bands coming in throughout the rest of the day into tonight. We’ll see localized flooding out of that. But we’re been fortunate so far that when the rain bands come in, we’ve had enough time between bands that we get drainage. So if we continue that pattern, we shouldn’t see any major issues in Escambia County.”
There was flooding Sunday at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 but that subsided. As is normal with heavy rain events, the Barrineau Park Bridge from Escambia County to Alabama is now underwater.
Pictured: Flooding Sunday at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97. The water has subsided. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Need To Know: Monday Closures Due To Hurricane Ida
August 30, 2021
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Here is a list of major closures due to Hurricane Ida. Keep checking back for updates. If you have a closure to share, email news@northescambia.com.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
- All public schools, UWF, PSC, and PCA are closed. More info…
- Escambia County offices will be closed Monday. Essential employees such as first responders and those contacted by their supervisors will be expected to maintain county operations
- Town of Century offices will be closed Monday.
- City of Pensacola office will be open an sanitation services will operate on a regular schedule.
- Courts in Escambia County will be closed Monday. Normal operations are anticipated to resume on Tuesday. Jurors summoned for the week in Escambia County should not report on Monday; but should plan to report on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
- Escambia County Property Appraiser’s offices will be closed due to weather Monday.
- Florida Department of Health in Escambia County — all clinics and services are closed for Monday and will reopen on Tuesday. Appointment can be rescheduled by calling (850) 595-6500.
- All Community Health Northwest Florida locations are closed Monday.
- Council on Aging of West Florida senior dining sites, including grab-and-go meals, are suspended Monday and will resume Tuesday. Meals on Wheels will be delivered as regularly scheduled Tuesday. The Retreat adult day care will also be closed Monday.
- Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller offices are closed Monday.
- ECAT bus service, UWF and Pensacola Beach trolley service are all suspended on Monday
- All West Florida Library locations will be closed on Monday.
- Veterans Administration clinics in Pensacola, Mobile and Biloxi are closed Monday.
- Pensacola airport will be open, but check with your airline for flight cancelations or delays.
- Gonzalez UMC Child Enrichment Center will be closed Monday.
- Child Development Centers and Youth Centers on NAS Pensacola and Corry Station will be closed Monday
- Gulf Islands National Seashore is closed Monday.
- NAS Pensacola West Gate is closed. Only essential personnel on base.
- The Child Development Centers and Youth Centers on NAS Pensacola and Corry Station will be closed Monday
- All Ensley Youth Sports Association practices are canceled for Monday, and the park will be closed.
- Ascension Sacred Heart’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is closed Monday.
SANTA ROSA
- All public schools are closed. More info…
- Santa Rosa County offices will be open normal hours on Monday.
- NOMI Health COVID-19 testing sites in Santa Rosa County will be closed until Tuesday.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, ALABAMA
All public schools are closed Monday. Escambia Academy and Atmore Christian School are also closed.
Rest Of Today: Storms, Wind, Possible Flash Flooding, Tornadoes Possible
August 30, 2021
There is a tornado watch, flash flood watch and wind advisory in effect for the North Escambia area.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with tornadoes until late afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight: Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tuesday: Showers and chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.