Chance Of Rain Tonight
August 2, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Frankie Dale Scott
August 2, 2021
Frankie Dale Scott passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home in Century, Florida. He was the son of the late James G. Scott and Bernice Scott Daughtery. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Suzette Scott. His children Matthew Livingston of Century, Brandy Godwin (Josh) of Brewton and Jennifer Strength (Nick) of Navarre. The mother of his heart Florence Mosley Cofield. Step-Father Ed Daughtery (Irene). His brother Buddy Scott and Sister Ellen Scott Hawsey, along with his grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
One of his greatest joy’s in life was his grandchildren; Chayton Livingston, Bailey and Callie Godwin, and Avery Strength. Dale was extremely proud of them. His next joy was fishing as much as possible with his son.
Dale worked at Campbell’s Sand and Gravel for 41 years. They became his second family. We would like to thank them and all our family and friends for their support and kindness during his illness.
His ashes will be spread along the Escambia River, one of the places he loved most. Family will provide information as to the date and time later on Facebook.
Reported Century Battery Victim Dies; His Brother Recently Died After Being Found Injured Outside Bar
August 1, 2021
An adult male found injured after an aggravated battery call in Century two weeks ago has died. And he’s the brother of the man that recently died after being found injured outside a Century bar.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aggravated battery report on Hilltop Road at Alger Road at 11:18 a.m. on July 18.
“A male was found with head injuries and unresponsive,” said ECSO spokesperson Amber Southard. “We are still investigating.”
The man passed away on July 28, 10 days after he was injured.
Family members tell NorthEscambia.com the victim was Chris Hunter — the brother of Greg Hunter, the man that died days after he was found injured outside a Century bar.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Odom’s Bar on North Century Boulevard about 10 p.m. on June 19 to find 60-year old Greg Hunter down in the parking lot. At the time, investigators said it was a homicide, and that he had been seriously beaten and left unconscious. But the Medical Examiner’s Office now says Hunter died of natural causes (click for an earlier story).
Southard said as of right now, investigators do not think the two incidents were related.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Escambia Health Department Announce Location, Scheduled Change For COVID-19 Testing
August 1, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is announcing a change in location and hours of operation for specimen collection for COVID-19 testing for all persons with or without symptoms beginning the week of Monday, August 2.
Testing will be available at the FDOH-Escambia Downtown Center at 1300 West Gregory Street every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Testing is available to anyone with or without symptoms. Identification is required, and a cloth face covering is required to enter the building for testing.
For an appointment, call (850) 595-6554. For questions, call (850) 595-6500, option 6.
Three Reported Injured In Kingsfield Wreck
August 1, 2021
Multiple people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck late Saturday night on East Kingsfield Road.
The wreck occurred about 11:50 p.m. at East Kingsfield Road and Stallion Road, about a mile west of Highway 29. A total of three people were initially reported as injured; none of their injuries were considered life threatening.
The Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released any additional information.
File photo.
Power Outage, Railroad Crossing Closure And Heat Make For Miserable Saturday Along Nine Mile Road
August 1, 2021
A power outage, a railroad crossing closure and really, really hot weather made for a downright miserable afternoon Saturday for residents, businesses and motorists along Nine Mile Road.
About 12:40 p.m., a power line was reported down across Nine Mile Road near the railroad tracks east of Highway 29, between Palafox Street and Old Chemstrand Road. Unconfirmed reader reports indicated the power line was snagged by a boat being hauled on a trailer.
The railroad crossing arms were stuck in the down position during the outage. That, along with power line repairs, closed Nine Mile Road until about 4:30 p.m.
Gulf Power reported at least 1,270 customers in the area lost power.
Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bay Bridge, Highway 29, Nine Mile And More: This Week’s Construction Slow Spots
August 1, 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
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - The Pensacola Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 2, and Thursday, August 5. The lane restrictions will begin at the bridge approach in Gulf Breeze and extend for approximately 4,500-feet. Crews will be pouring concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure that remains under construction. In addition, there will be eastbound intermittent right lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 7 as crews paint barrier wall and install pier lighting.
- 17th Avenue Interchange construction – 17th Avenue southbound remains closed at Bayfront Parkway. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and boat launch remains open from 17th Avenue.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure.
- Brief, intermittent lane closures are anticipated to continue through the end of the year as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- Pile driving operations are underway and will take place during daytime hours. Nearby residents and commercial property owners may experience noise and vibration.
- U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Sunday, August 1 through Friday, August 6 as crews perform striping operations and signal work.
- West Cervantes (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Drivers will encounter inside lane closures between North Pace Boulevard and J Street to perform median improvement work. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit on West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) between Dominguez Street and A Street has been permanently reduced to 30 mph.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Drivers will encounter intermittent east and westbound traffic shifts between Pine Forest Road and U.S. 29 as crews lay the final layer of asphalt.
- U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road) Widening from Beulah Road to S.R. 297 (Pine Forest Road) – Drivers will encounter alternating and intermittent east and westbound lane closures and traffic shifts between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the week of Monday, July 26, as crews perform paving operations.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at the Innerarity Point (C.R. 292A)–
Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures the week of Monday, August 2 as crews place a watermain.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Drivers can expect the following traffic impacts the week of Monday, August 2:
- Intermittent lane closures and shifts 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 interchange.
- The on- and off-ramps at the U.S. 29/Nine Mile Road interchange may be reduced to a single lane during the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Signage will be in place and traffic flaggers will be on-site to direct motorists.
- Interstate 110 (I-110) Maintenance Work on the Eastbound Flyover Ramp onto I-10 – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the eastbound flyover ramp on to I-10, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 2 through Thursday, August 4 as crews make repairs to the ramp.
- S.R. 291 (Davis Highway) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance North of the Langley Avenue Intersection – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures near O ’Charley’s 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 3 as crews perform underground utility operations.
Santa Rosa County
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - The Pensacola Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 2, and Thursday, August 5. The lane restrictions will begin at the bridge approach in Gulf Breeze and extend for approximately 4,500-feet. Crews will be pouring concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola). In addition, there will be eastbound intermittent right lane closures 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 3 through Saturday, August 7 as crews paint barrier wall and install pier lighting.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Crews continue utility relocations, clearing, excavation, drainage improvements, and pond construction. There are no traffic impacts currently.
- S.R. 87 Routine Roadway Maintenance South of Burton Circle in Navarre – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 4 as crews perform paving operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Pictured: The Pensacola Bay Bridge on Saturday, July 31. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Heat Advisory: High About 95, Heat Index 110 Degrees
August 1, 2021
There is a heat advisory in effect for Sunday with a heat index rising to 110 degrees. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Heat index readings around 110.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Here Are The School Supply Lists For Escambia County Schools (And Save With Tax Free Week)
August 1, 2021
Here are the school supply lists for Escambia County.
Florida’s sales tax holiday is continuing through August 9. Most school supplies and clothing are tax exempt, including certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and the first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers and certain computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.
For a printable elementary school list, click here.
For a printable middle school list, click here.
All elementary and middle schools in Escambia County have the same core supply list, including some optional items. Additional wish list items may listed on individual school or PTA sites, including social media. High schools do not have a general supply list.
RELATED STORY: Here’s The List Of Adjusted Start And Dismissal Times For Escambia County Schools
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Headphones are not required, however, they are recommended for all grade levels.
Kindergarten
- Crayons — 4 (24-count packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair blunt tip
- Glue sticks — 12
- Glue — 2 (4-ounce bottles)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 2 (solid colors)
- Plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 3 wide ruled
- Dry erase markers — 4
- Copy paper — 2 reams (white)
- Pink erasers — 2
- Yellow wooden pencils — 24 (No. 2, sharpened)
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Colored pencils (optional)
- Colored markers (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Quart or gallon Ziplock bags (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
First grade
- Crayons — 4 (24-count packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair blunt tip
- Glue sticks — 6
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 2 with pockets and prongs
- Plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 2 wide ruled
- Dry erase markers — 4
- Copy paper — 2 reams (white)
- Eraser caps — 1 package
- Pink erasers — 4
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Highlighters (optional)
- Washable markers (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
Second grade
- Crayons — 3 packs (24-count packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Glue sticks — 6
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 4 with pockets and prongs and in solid colors
- Plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 3 wide ruled
- Notebook paper — 1 pack wide ruled
- Copy paper — 2 reams (white)
- Pink erasers — 4
- Eraser caps — 2 packages
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 count No. 2, sharpened
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
- Highlighters (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Colored pencils (optional)
Third grade
- Crayons — 2 (24-county packs)
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Glue sticks — 6
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 5 with pockets and prongs and in solid colors
- Plastic school box or zippered pouch — 1
- Composition notebooks — 2
- Notebook paper — 2 packs wide ruled
- Copy paper — 2 reams white
- Pink erasers — 2
- Eraser caps — 3 packages
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Headphones (recommended)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- Highlighters (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
Fourth grade
- Crayons — 2 (24-count packs)
- Colored pencils — 1 (12-count pack)
- Glue sticks — 4
- Glue — 1 bottle (4 ounces)
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Plastic Duo-Tang folders — 1 of each color: yellow, red, blue, green, purple, orange and with pockets and prongs
- Composition notebooks — 4
- Notebook paper — 2 wide ruled
- Cap erasers — 24
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Multi-colored highlighters — 1 pack
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- White copy paper (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
Fifth grade
- Colored pencils — 1 pack
- Glue — 2 bottles (4 ounces) or glue sticks — 4
- Scissors — 1 pair
- Duo-Tang folders — 2 of each color: yellow, red, blue, green, orange with pockets and prongs
- Zippered pouch — 1 or plastic school box — 1
- Spiral notebooks — 3
- Notebook paper — 4 packs wide ruled
- Cap erasers — 24
- Yellow wooden pencils — 48 No. 2, sharpened
- Multi-colored highlighters — 1 pack
- Headphones (recommended)
- Facial tissue (optional)
- 1½ – 2 inch binder (optional)
- Dry erase markers (optional)
- Antibacterial wipes (optional)
- Hand sanitizer (optional)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
(All grades)
- No. 2 pencils
- Blue or Black ink pens
- Wide ruled notebook paper
- Pack of multi-colored highlighters
- Zippered binder or 2 inch, 3 ring notebook and set of 10 dividers
- Earbuds
- Texas Instruments TI30X solar powered calculator for Algebra I only
Glenda Wilson Harris
August 1, 2021
Glenda Wilson Harris
December 11, 1938 – July 23, 2021
Glenda Harris walks with God forever. She was born in Georgiana, Alabama, to Nina and Lewie Wilson. Siblings were Dr. Carl Willis Wilson, Pete-Calvin Morris Wilson (Ann), Gloria Wilson Holcombe (Don), and Ricky-Richard Alton Wilson (Cindy).
She graduated from Andalusia High School in 1957, married, and was mother to 4 children. Her children are Dr. James Daniel Cartwright (Rosario), Emma Renee Carrtwright Meyer(John), Lewie Benjamin Cartwright(Cherie), and Judy Harris Lancaster (Gary).
Glenda received her RN degree in 1978 and began at Sacred Heart Hospital where she worked for 29 years, many of those years in Labor and Delivery. She retired in 2001.
For a short time, she owned an antique shop on 9th Avenue. She then cared for her mother, Nina Wilson, for about 4 years In Evergreen, Al.
She was grandmother to Holly Cartwright Egan, Jeremiah Cartwright; Robert Johnson; Jessica Cartwright Long; Stacey Maucher, Nathan Maucher, and Russell Maucher. She leaves 16 great-grand children, and 1 great, great daughter.