Lower Rain Chance Today, But Still Scattered Summer Storms Possible
June 28, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Prices Were Steady This Week; Independence Day Gas Prices Set To Be Most Expensive in Seven Years
June 28, 2021
Florida gas prices have held relatively steady over the past week, averaging $2.94 per gallon, but Independence Day prices are set to big the highest in seven years.
The average price in Escambia County was $2.97. The lowest price Sunday night in North Escambia was $2.80 at three cantonment stations, while a low of $2.73 could be found at two Pensacola warehouse clubs.
“This will be the most expensive Independence Day at the gas pump in seven years,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices have shot up this year, as global fuel demand recovers from the pandemic faster than supplies. Even still, Americans are eager to travel and higher gas prices are unlikely to deter them from taking a trip. If anything, it’s likely that travelers will offset the added expense by budgeting less on lodging or dining out.”
The price this Independence Day will be nearly a dollar more than last year. Pump prices last year were severely depressed due to low demand because of the pandemic. In 2019, holiday travelers paid an average price of $2.68.
Stewart Struggles, Blue Wahoos Thumped In Series Finale Against Barons
June 28, 2021
The Blue Wahoos road trip in Birmingham ended with a thud, after a 10-3 loss Sunday against the Barons in the series finale at Regions Field.
Just as they did in Pensacola in mid-May, the Barons won four of the six games. Birmingham is the only team in the Double-A South to have series’ wins against the Blue Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos (28-20) returned home Sunday night and will regroup for a big holiday week homestand that begins Tuesday against the Biloxi Shuckers at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Blue Wahoos pitcher Will Stewart, making his second start in the series, had his roughest outing of the season. He was rocked for seven runs on four hits in 2.2 innings and walked six batters among the 19 hitters he faced.
It was stark contrast to his stellar performance Tuesday night in the series opener, where he worked into the sixth inning and gave up just two runs, one walk, to pick up the win in Pensacola’s eventual 4-3 victory.
Birmingham (27-20) jumped on Stewart with four runs in the first inning, after Stewart walked the bases loaded. Carlos Perez followed with a two-run single. First baseman J.D. Osborne committed a throwing error after a ground out, allowing another run to score and Jameson Fisher’s one-out single produced the fourth run.
The Barons’ Micker Aldofo then did damage in the second and third innings. He hit a two-out, RBI double in the second. He followed in the third inning with a grand slam off reliever Tyler Mitzel to give Birmingham a 9-2 lead.
The Blue Wahoos had cut the deficit in the top of the third with Jhon Nunez’ two-run homer, following a leadoff single by Nick Lovullo.
The Blue Wahoos got their other run in the seventh on Lovullo’s single. He had two of the Blue Wahoos’ four hits in the game and raised his average to .319.
Edgar Levon Croley
June 28, 2021
Mr. Edgar Levon Croley, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his Century, FL residence. He was born in Atmore, AL and was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved working as a Yard Foreman and Switchman with L&N/CSX Railroad for a number of years prior to his retirement. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Mr. Croley attended Pineview Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Delia Croley; a son, David Levon Croley; five brothers and one sister.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela Croley of Century, FL; one granddaughter, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century, FL; three great-grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. James Peacock and Bro. Al Bethea officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joey Croley, Patrick Henderson, Sean Henderson, Clint Lowery, David Ward, Tim Johnson
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideon’s International at gideons.org
Dorothy Ann Dorriety
June 28, 2021
Dorothy Ann Dorriety, also known as “DeeDee” or “Dot”, age 79, passed away on June 16, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Huxford, AL to the late W.C. “Jack” and Luverne Parker Dorriety. May you rest in peace in the arms of angels. You are loved and will be dearly missed.
She was a wonderful mother, beloved aunt and sister. She was a hard worker and had a sense of humor like no other. She has been a true friend to so
many and has enriched the lives of many nurses and coworkers throughout the years. During her registered nursing career of many years, she proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 until 1962. She worked as the Director of Nursing for Atmore Community Hospital and the Alabama State Prison System, Holman and Fountain. She also was employed with The University of South Alabama Burn Unit and at the same time
worked as the Director of Health Services at the Albert P. Brewer Development Center in Mobile, where she retired.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark Anthony Carlquist; two brothers, Winston Dorriety and Herston Dorriety, her sister-in-law, Kathy Dorriety and her great niece, Elizabeth Dorriety.
She is survived by her brothers, John (Joyce) Dorriety of Atmore, AL and Roy Dorriety of Attalla, AL; her nieces (girls), Jonice Dorriety Casey, Caroline Prater and Catherine Casey; nephews, great nieces and great nephews, Jimmy Dorriety; John David (Candace) Dorriety; Davison Dorriety and Findley Dorriety; Greg (Donna) Dorriety; Will Dorriety; Allison (Jay) Newman; Miles Newman, Alexander Newman and William Newman; her sister-in-law, Gwen Dorriety and her beloved Stella.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Father Gordon Milsted officiating.
Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cantonment Homeowner Shoots Suspected Car Thief, Two Others At Large
June 27, 2021
A Cantonment homeowner shot a man trying to steal his car early Sunday morning as two other suspects remained at large.
The homeowner witnessed the suspect, later identified as A’kobie Fountain, taking his vehicle in the 2500 block of Southern Oaks Drive in Cantonment about 3 a.m., according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Melanie Peterson.
The homeowner grabbed his gun, ran into the street and confronted the driver. When Fountain got out of the vehicle, the homeowner shot him in the leg, Peterson said.
Fountain was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries..
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office surrounded the neighborhood in a search with K-9’s for two additional suspects that were believed to have stolen another vehicle. Both remained on the run midday Sunday.
The two suspects were described only as black males.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information to call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.
Escambia County’s Mobile Command Center Headed To Miami Condo Collapse
June 27, 2021
Escambia County’s Emergency Mobile Command Center, nicknamed “THOR,” is headed to the Miami area for 10 days to assist after the condominium building collapse in Surfside.
The state requested use of the vehicle as a command post to use the search and recovery efforts. One Escambia County employee will accompany the vehicle.
“The situation in which we have to use this resource is very unfortunate,” said Interim Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “We are proud to assist our partners in any way we can.”
The THOR command post trailer expands to offer 1,000 square feet of interior working space. It is equipped with a 44-kilowatt generator with 72 hours of fuel onboard, and here are dual 5-ton air conditioning units.
It allows for wireless communications, including cellular, satellite, VOIP phones and radio equipment. It has a 52-foot mast with antennas an high resolutions cameras, a video distribution system for off-air television, satellite television and computer system. There is a four-position communication room and office space with printers, scanners, office supplies, mini-fridge, microwave and a coffee maker.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Possible Sunday Night
June 27, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Photos: The Beauty Of A North Escambia Thunderstorm
June 27, 2021
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Pictured: The beauty of a North Escambia thunderstorm just before 7 p.m. Saturday as seen from various points along Highway 29 from Molino (bottom photo) to McDavid (above). A radar image showing the location of the storm is below. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Highway 29 Hit And Run Crash; FHP Seeks Driver
June 27, 2021
Two people were injured in a hit and run crash Saturday morning on Highway 29.
A 74-year old Montgomery man and his 73-year old passenger from Atlanta were northbound on Highway 29 just south of Kingsfield Road when their vehicle was rear-ended by a red van. Both were transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
The red van was located Sunday morning and towed. At last report, the Florida Highway Patrol was still searching for the hit and run driver.
Anyone that may have information on the hit and run crash is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP or (850) 484-5000, or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
