Showers And Thunderstorms Possible Saturday
July 23, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Northview 4-H Holding Food Drive; Drop Off Items At 4-H Center On Stefani
July 23, 2021
The Northview High School 4-H Club is holding a summer food drive through July 30.
Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday at the Langley Bell 4-H Center at 3730 Stefani Road from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Canned goods, non-perishable food and healthy individually wrapped snacks are needed.
Individual Receiving Rabies Shots After Contact With Bat At Escambia County Park
July 23, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is urging residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure after someone had “contact” with a bat at a county park.
On July 18, 2021, an individual had contact with a bat while visiting Perdido Kids Park, according to the health department. The individual is receiving the rabies vaccine for the bat exposure as a precautionary measure.
The health department said it is possible that other unknown individuals may have also come in contact with this animal. Anyone who may have come into contact with a bat’s mouth or claws in this area should seek medical care and consult FDOH-Escambia at (850) 595-6700 extension 2028.
Without proper treatment, rabies can cause brain infection and death. Rabies is transmitted by a rabid animal by a bite, a scratch, or by contact with mucous membranes such as the eyes, nose, or mouth. A series of “rabies shots” can protect a bite victim from developing the rabies infection, if given soon after the bite occurs.
An animal with rabies may appear sick or lethargic, have problems swallowing, or drool or salivate excessively. A wild animal may appear tamer than usual and some animals may have no visible symptoms.
In Florida, raccoons, foxes, bats, and cats are the animals most frequently diagnosed with rabies. Other animals that are at high risk for rabies include dogs, bobcats, skunks, and otters. Because of their proximity to people, stray and unvaccinated cats and dogs pose a special risk.
Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:
Vaccinate pets against rabies and keep vaccinations up to date.
Keep pets under direct supervision so they do not come into contact with wild animals.
If a pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately.
Call animal control services to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood.
Bring in pet food at night and secure trash cans with fasteners, or place trash containers in the garage, so they do not attract wild or stray animals.
Never adopt wild animals or bring them into your home.
Teach children never to handle unfamiliar animals, wild or domestic, even if they appear friendly.
Prevent bats from entering living quarters or occupied spaces in homes, churches, schools, and other similar areas, where they might come in contact with people and pets.
FDOH-Escambia’s Environmental Health division investigates animal bite reports, tests animals for rabies through the state laboratory, and orders animal quarantine as necessary.
Biscuits Power Past Blue Wahoos 5-3 Thursday
July 23, 2021
Despite a late push from the Wahoos, Pensacola couldn’t surmount a four-run deficit and lost to the Biscuits 5-3 on Wednesday night at Montgomery Riverwalk Stadium.
Jake Eder (L, 3-4) tied his career high with four runs allowed in 4.1 innings of work. The left hander breezed through the first couple of innings but ran into trouble in the third.
After a pair of walks in the third, Xavier Edwards grounded a double inside the third-base line for a two-run double to put Montgomery ahead 2-0. After the Biscuits tacked on another run in the fourth, Eder gave up a double to Edwards prior to being lifted from the game in favor of Andrew McInvale. Unfortunately for the Wahoos, McInvale surrended a two-run homer on an 0-2 pitch to Jonathan Aranda, which gave the Biscuits a 5-0 lead.
Pensacola chipped away against the Biscuits in the second half of the contest. Nick Fortes lined an RBI double to left to put Pensacola on the board in the sixth.
In the seventh, after a J.D. Osborne single, Riley Mahan hit his second of two doubles to put runners at second and third with nobody out. Pensacola used a couple of productive RBI outs to bring home both runners and cut the deficit to 5-3.
In the eighth, JJ Bleday led off the inning with a double to deep right; however, the offense came to a stop shortly after as the Wahoos could not bring him home in the frame. Joel Peguero (S, 1) then retired the Wahoos in order in the ninth to close out the game.
The fourth game of the series begins on Friday at 6:35 PM CT. RHP Zach McCambley (0-1, 5.79) will make his third career Double-A start for the Wahoos. He will be opposed by the combination of LHP Kenny Rosenberg and RHP Adrian De Horta.
Hosea Wilson Fitch Jr.
July 23, 2021
Hosea Wilson Fitch Jr., 93, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at West Florida Hospital. He was born in Lake City, South Carolina and had 8 siblings.
He is survived by one sister, Ann Ward and his 3 children; Darlene Alden, Nelda Sansone, and Anthony Fitch and additionally; 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild that is due on August 26th of this year. He was preceded in death by his wife Nell Fitch in 2006, his and her parents, 7 of his siblings, and grandson, Scott E. Collins. After his discharge from the Navy after WWII, he attended Seminary College in Waxahachie, Texas for two years and became a Lay Minister for many rural Methodist churches. He had a deep love and reverence for his Personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served Him faithfully throughout his life by helping those in need and bringing people to Christ. He always gave freely of himself, his time, and had a driven love for humanity. In the 1950’s he began working at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in the Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF) where he became a supervisor and retired in the late 1980’s. He was an avid fisherman and always enjoyed any time spent on the water fishing.
Visitation and Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Family Visitation from 12:00p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friends Visitation from 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. , and the Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Faith Chapel North Chapel followed by Interment at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North located at 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL is entrusted with the arrangements.
Sgt. Maj. Samuel A. Jackson
July 23, 2021
Sgt. Maj. Samuel A. Jackson, USMC, Retired, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of July 16th, 2021, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He spent over 30 years in service to his country, and was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was born on November 5, 1945 to Albert and Minnie Jackson in Aliceville, Alabama. He graduated from W.S. Neal High School in East Brewton, Alabama before joining the Alabama National Guard in 1963. He enlisted in the Marines in 1965. While stationed in Hawaii in 1968, he married fellow Marine Clarice (Schwieters) Jackson. In 1972 their daughter, Cheryl was born. After duty stations in Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Norway, Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida, he settled with his family in Pensacola, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his nephew Timothy Thompson and niece Anissa Ann Lowell.
He is survived by his wife, Claire, and their daughter, Cheryl Jackson, and grandchildren Brendan, Ethan, and Megan (Landrum); sisters Barbara (Jim) Harrison, Martha (Glenn) Cook, Ellen Thompson and Diane Breseda; his brother, Thomas W. (Terry) Jackson, along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
His loved ones will remember his rugged exterior and warm and compassionate heart. He worked tirelessly and always with a purpose. His dedication to his family, friends, neighbors, and community was inspiring.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 9945 Hillview Dr, Pensacola FL 32514. There will be a military internment service at 2:30pm at Barrancas National Cemetery.
By the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Samuel A. Jackson.
At Least One Injured In East Roberts Road Crash
July 22, 2021
At least one person was reported injured in a traffic crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 95A at East Roberts Road. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Fire Damages Apartment Building Off Fowler Avenue
July 22, 2021
Escambia Fire REscue responded to an apartment fire early Thursday morning.
The fire in the 700 block of Tumbleweed Trail, off Fowler Avenue, was reported at 2:39 a.m. in a two-story, four-unit apartment building.
The fire originated in the second floor apartment and was through the roof when firefighters arrived. Four hose lines were rapidly deployed, stopping the fire from extending to the other units.
ECFR efforts saved numerous personal items for the occupants residing in the three other apartments. There was heavy fire damage to the attic, heavy water and fire damage to one apartment with water damage to the first floor apartments and some water damage to the adjoining second floor apartment. Occupants of the apartment with the fire and the downstairs apartment were not at home during the fire. The fire was reported to be out by 3:50 a.m.
Smoke alarms were present, and the occupants of the adjoining second floor apartment were awake and smelled smoke. There were no injuries reported.
A cat was rescued from the main fire apartment and turned over to the animal control officer since the occupant was not at home.
The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations conducted the cause and origin and determined the fire was caused by electrical wiring associated with the main power to the electric stove.
The American Red Cross provided lodging to some of the residents.
Pine Forest Road Family Dollar Robbed At Gunpoint Thursday Morning
July 22, 2021
An Escambia County Family Dollar was robbed at gunpoint Thursday morning.
The robbery occurred about 9 a.m. at the Family Dollar on the corner of Pine Forest Road and North Blue Angel Parkway.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register before fleeing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
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ECUA Recyclables Going Into The Landfill After Facility Fire; Customers Encouraged To Stay In Recycling Habit
July 22, 2021
Recyclables in Escambia County are going into the landfill following a recycling facility fire last week, but the Emerald Coast Utility Authority is encouraging residents to stay in the recycling habit.
The fire, possibly sparked by a propane tank or a battery, appeared to have originated in a chute in the metal sorting area the afternoon of July 15 at ECUA’s Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) located at the Perdido Landfill in Beulah.
“In addition to the fire damage, there is also a lot of water damage to materials and electrical systems,” ECUA Public Information Officer Nathalie Bowers told NorthEscambia.com Wednesday afternoon. She said the recyclables still being collected are being landfilled because there is simply to place to store them until the facility is back up and running.
“ECUA maintenance crews and contractors are working diligently to clean up and repair the areas that were damaged by the fire in order to bring MRF operations back as soon as possible. Meanwhile, we are continuing normal recycling collections and urge our customers to keep in the positive recycling habit,” Bowers said.
ECUA has also put the brakes on recyclables normally processed at the MRF from other cities, counties and commercial entities.
Bowers also praised MRF staff for their quick actions to save machine such as backhoes from the building, along with Escambia Fire Rescue personnel that responded.
Pictured above and below: Inside the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at the Perdido Landfill as cleanup was beginning. Pictured bottom: Smoke pours from the MRF on Thursday, July 15. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
