Upper 30s For Saturday Night
January 2, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Meet Zyan, Escambia County’s First Baby Of 2021
January 2, 2021
Meet Zyan Lovette, Escambia County’s first baby born in 2021.
He was born Friday at Ascension Sacred Heart at 7:13 a.m., weighing in at 6 pounds 8 ounces, to mom Savannah Lovett from Pensacola.
Photos Ascension Sacred Heart for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County (AL) Students Will Return To School On Staggered Schedule
January 2, 2021
Escambia County (AL) students will return to school next week on a staggered schedule.
The schedule for traditional (on campus) students is as follows:
- Students with a last name beginning with A-G will return on Monday, January 4
- Students with a last name beginning with H-M will return on Tuesday, January 5.
- Students with a last name beginning with N-Z will return on Wednesday, January 6.
The staggered schedule applies to all students in all grades in the Escambia County (AL) School District.
Students at home on staggered days should be engaged through virtual/remote lessons, according to the district.
File photo.
United Way Of West Florida Names New Board Members
January 2, 2021
United Way of West Florida has installed eight new board members.
They are:
Megan Burke of Pensacola Opera and Pensacola Young Professionals
Matt Couch of Clark Partington
DJ Echols of LandrumHR
Johanna Freeman of Underwood Anderson Insurance
Wesley Hall of Escambia County Government
Aaron Jones of ServisFirst Bank
Kim LeDuff of the University of West Florida
Dan Schebler of Santa Rosa County.
Board officers for 2020-2021 are:
Jack Lowrey, chair
Amy Miller of Port of Pensacola, chair-elect
Marla Purvis of Lighthouse Health Plan LLC, secretary
Clare Haenszel of Warren Averett CPAs & Advisors, treasurer
Wes Hudgens of Gulf Power Company, campaign chair.
“Our board members go above and beyond to support UWWF’s work through their volunteerism and financial support,” said Laura P. Gilliam, UWWF president and CEO. “I am proud to work alongside this group of community leaders who are passionate about creating a better tomorrow for every person living in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.”
Raymond Chavers
January 2, 2021
Raymond Chavers, 79 of Molino, FL passed away December 30,2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Raymond was born in Century, FL on September 22,1941. He met and married the love of his life, Myra in 1960. They settled in Molino and lived there ever since.
Raymond’s lifelong occupation was building and carpentry. He worked on residential as well as commercial properties and went on to own his own construction company (Dream Builders), until he retired. He was sought after in his profession for his attention to detail. Raymond was quiet but enjoyed a good prank. He loved his grandkids and often spent time with them on nature walks, bringing them interesting bugs, frogs and the occasional snake! He loved to travel including a mission trip to Guatemala where he used his skill repairing the malnutrition center, and of course he could not resist the zip line excursion.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife Myra of 49 years, parents Clarence and Nettie Chavers, sister Clara Creamer, and brothers Clarence Chavers Jr and George Chavers.
Raymond leaves behind three children, Ramona (David) Preston, Lisa (John) Weaver and Raymond Chavers Jr, five grandchildren Peyton Chavers, Krista Weaver, Randi Weaver, Ben Preston and Starla Weaver, sister Ann Chavers and brother John Chavers and numerous nieces and nephews.
Words cannot begin to express our gratitude to Hannah Blakely, Sherri Purvis, D’arcy Deview , Becky Mills and Jim Stickle. Thank you for loving our Pop.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Chavers Jr., John Chavers, Randy Chavers, David Preston, Ben Preston and John Weaver.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 4, 2021, from 12:00-1:00 with funeral service at 1:00. Pastor Nathan Brown will officiate. Interment will be at Morgan Cemetery in Molino.
Michael Patrick Truitt
January 2, 2021
On December 30, 2020 Michael Patrick Truitt, 55, went home to be with his Lord. He is survived by Larren, his wife and best friend of 33 years. He is also survived by his children Corey Micheal Truitt with his wife Jessica and their precious children (his grandchildren) Emery, Ryanne, Naomi and Killian. His son Jourdan Alexander Truitt with his wife Rubi and their precious children (his grandchildren) Bryce, Jaxson (Devin’s) Adriel and Logan (and honorary daughter Devin and granddaughter Paisley). He is also survived by his mother Carolyn Vary, and his sister Sonya Snyder. He is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Scott Truitt.
Mike was an incredible man. He worked as a corrections officer with both the state and county offices for 20 years. He was an inspiration to all who took the time to know him. He was a man of few words but his words were always filled with wisdom and kindness. He eventually held the office of administrative assistant at the county Road Prison. He was fine officer and example to-all, full of integrity. Mike was a gentle quiet man with a heart of love to all those to whom his Lord put in his path. He was a servant. He looked for opportunities to help and serve others. Even in his illness he was trying to figure out ways to help others that were sick as well.
Mike loved to fish. He used a cast net and would catch so many fish at times others would have to run help him pull up his net. He could throw that net and could open it out to a perfect circle. He was the happiest out at the water enjoying Gods creation. He would always marvel like a little child over the shape of a shell or find the cross on a sand dollar and just bask in the beauty of nature.
To all those were blessed to know him personally, he was a true friend and faithful servant. There were special people that he had a God given family relationship with. First, there was his father in law Ted Walker who was more his father than father in law. Then, Br. Don Neese and Mike Neese whom were his brothers in Christ, true friends that were closer than a brother.
More than anything, Mike loved the Lord Jesus and could not do enough to serve Him. He honored the Lord in everything: his marriage and life with Larren. A truly faithful husband, provider, protector and loving friend. He loved her intentionally and unconditionally. There was never a time where he left her unsure or unsettled about his love for her. He proved his love for her by loving Christ and letting Him be the head of their home. He loved his children and lived a godly example to them. He taught them how to treat a woman by the way he loved and treated their mother. He lead by example by taking his family to church and instilling the Word of God in their home. Lastly, there no greater title than that of granddaddy that he enjoyed. That was his most proud accomplishment. He completely morphed into an amazing little child that connected with his grandkids on their level. He loved them and could not wait to spend time with them. He loved his church. Grace Valley Baptist Church was his home, his family. There’s not one person that at one time or another was not touched by Mike, wether it was at Camp Grace or by him bringing them some chicken noodle soup or some other wonderful food prepared with love and care. His servant’s heart is and will continue to inspire as we wait on the coming of our Lord and Savior. So much like Jesus, touching lives with such love and compassion. Go Mike, and hear those precious words from our Lord to whom you are so worthy, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” We will love you and honor you until we meet again.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 3, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Pastor Don Neece will be officiating. Interment will be at Cottage Hill Methodist Church Cemetery.
Driver Trapped In Wreckage By Live Power Lines After Cantonment Crash
January 1, 2021
A driver was trapped in their mangled vehicle by live power lines for nearly half an hour following a wreck in Cantonment early Friday morning.
The woman crashed into a power pole at Highway 29 and Neal Road about 5:25 a.m. Live power lines were downed across the wreckage, preventing firefighters from beginning extrication efforts until Gulf Power could cut off a portion of the power grid. Once power was off, firefighters were forced to cut the victim from her pickup truck.
The woman was freed from the wreckage shortly after 6 a.m by Escambia County Fire Rescue units from Cantonment, Ensley and Molino, and a special operations team from Brent and Osceola. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment by Escambia County EMS. An updated on her condition was not available.
About 400 Gulf Power customers initially lost power when Gulf Power remotely cut off the grid in the area, but that number was later narrowed significantly.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Year Brings A New Century Mayor, Two New Council Members
January 1, 2021
A new year will bring a new Century mayor and two new town council members.
Benjamin Boutwell will be sworn in as mayor, and political newcomers Dynette Lewis and Leonard White will take the oath of office for town council. Incumbent Luis Gomez will also be sworn in for another term.
The swearing ceremony and a regular council meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, January 4 at the community center on West Highway 4 at the corner of Industrial Boulevard. A reception will follow.
During the 2020 elections, Boutwell defeated incumbent mayor Henry Hawkins. Lewis defeated incumbent council president Ann Brooks, and White was elected to the seat that held by Boutwell until his resignation to run for mayor. Gomez was automatically reelected without opposition.
Mostly Cloudy Tonight, A Slight Chance Of Rain Saturday
January 1, 2021
Happy New Year!
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast for the first day of 2021:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Gulf Power Customers Will See Slight Electric Rate Increase In 2021
January 1, 2021
Gulf Power customers will see a small rate increase on their bills in January.
Gulf Power residential customers that use 1,000 kilowatt hours in a month will see their bill increase by 19 cents from $140.43 to $140.62, according to the Florida Public Service Commission. The 1,000 kilowatt hours in an example; actual usage varies widely among consumers.
Customers of Florida Power & Light, the parent company of Gulf Power, will see a $2.62 increase for 1,000 kilowatt hours. Their total bill for example usage will increase to $99.05.