Santa Visits Century Library, Has 11 More Library Visits Planned Across The County (With Gallery)
December 2, 2022
Santa Claus visited the Century Library Thursday night, and he will take time out of his busy schedule to make 11 more visits to libraries across the county before Christmas.
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Santa posed for photos and took note of those special Christmas gift wish lists. He was asked for a variety of gifts, including a Barbie Dreamhouse, Peppa Pig, Thomas the Train, a telescope, games, a 4-wheeler, makeup, a trampoline, and a helicopter.
Santa made no promises, but hinted that some of the gift requests might just be doable for good little boys and girls. Well, except maybe the helicopter.
“That would probably be a little big for the sleigh,” the jolly old elf said.
Santa has the follow visits to West Florida Library branches planned before Christmas:
- Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Southwest Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Westside Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
- Thursday, Dec. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Dec. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Molino Library
- Saturday, Dec. 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3-4 p.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Dec. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
- Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Molino Library
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Deidra’s Gift Provides Christmas Gifts For Sick, Shut-Ins In Century
December 2, 2022
With help from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Century, Deidra’s Gift was able to present a donation to the Century Center for Rehabilitation & Healing.
The funds will be used by staff to purchase Christmas gifts for sick and shut-in residents.
Deidra’s gift was established in memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11.
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Sunny, Upper 60s For Friday; Small Chance Of Weekend Showers
December 2, 2022
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Food Distribution For 500 Families Saturday At Jubilee Church
December 2, 2022
Jubilee Church and Farm Share are partnering to feed 500 or more families with a food distribution on Saturday.
The drive-thru food distribution will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. while supplies last at Jubilee Church at 5910 North W Street.
“The need in our community continues to grow. With this year’s food prices hitting an all-time high along with gas and rising housing costs, our community is struggling to pay bills and put food on the table. We are honored to give back to those in need in our local community especially during the Holiday season,” said Lead Pastor Tim Fox of Jubilee Church.
Century To Hold Tree Lighting This Evening
December 2, 2022
Century will hold a tree lighting ceremony with caroling at 5 p.m. today at Nadine McCaw Park on North Century Boulevard. Refreshments will follow across the street at the Century Chamber of Commerce. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Clinic To Assist Participants In Restoring Driving Privileges; Registration Now Open
December 2, 2022
The First Judicial Circuit will host a Driver License Clinic on Friday, March 24, 2023, to assist individuals whose licenses have been revoked, suspended, or cancelled. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building located at 190 Governmental Center in Pensacola.
Registration is now open to the first 150 registered participants. Registration will be available at escambiacountydriverlicenseclinic2023.eventbrite.com.
Registered participants should closely monitor the email address provided at registration, as email will be the primary form of communication between participants and the clinic staff. Additional information may also be requested by email. Failure to provide requested information may result in cancelled registration.
Individuals who registered for previous clinics and failed to appear will be automatically placed on the waiting list until all eligible participants have had an opportunity to register. The waiting list does not transfer to future clinics; therefore, participants will be required to re-register in order to participate in the future. Walk-ins will not be able to participate.
Staff from the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office, Florida Department of Revenue, Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Escambia County Clerk of Court, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Office of the State Attorney, and the Office of the Public Defender, along with judges and court staff, will work together to assist registrants and provide individualized information relevant to each participant’s personal circumstances.
The goal of the clinic is to provide “one-stop shopping” for citizens to interact with the appropriate state agencies and/or the court so they can determine how to regain their driving privileges.
The clinic will not be able to assist individuals with licenses revoked, suspended, or cancelled due to out-of-state matters. Additionally, the clinic will not waive outstanding financial obligations or address pending criminal charges or charges for which an individual is currently on probation.
Tate High School Placed On Precautionary ‘Code Yellow’ Status, All Clear Given
December 1, 2022
Tate High School was placed on “totally precautionary” code yellow security status early Thursday afternoon, according to the school district.
Someone reported hearing a possible gunshot in the neighborhood around the campus, but nothing was found.
Tate High has since returned to an ordinary operating status.
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Man Broke Into Cantonment Home, Made A Meal, Took A Nap, Took A Truck And A Gun: ECSO Says
December 1, 2022
A Michigan man’s crime spree ended in Escambia County after he broke into a Cantonment home, fixed himself a meal, and stole a pickup truck.
James Lee Mitchell, 50, of Flint, Michigan, is charged with burglary, vehicle theft and grand theft of a firearm. He will likely face additional charges in other jurisdictions.
Mitchell was caught on camera as he entered a home Sunday on Sunnydale Road in Cantonment. He took keys to a Toyota Tundra truck, a small semi-automatic .380 caliber firearm and a pair of electrical pliers.
“He even has the audacity to cook a meal and take a nap during his unwelcomed exploit. The hooligan leaves with a stolen gun (bet you don’t feel sorry for him now) and the stolen truck,” the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Deputies found the stolen truck the following day on Ensley Street, and the firearm was recovered.
The ECSO said Mitchell stole a vehicle in Marion County, Florida, and stopped in Santa Rosa County and burglarized two homes before heading to Escambia County. He ran out of gas in Cantonment where deputies said he broke into a couple of houses, a motorhome and a shed.
“Word on the street is that he stopped in Santa Rosa County and broke into two houses there before venturing into our particular harbor,” the ECSO said.
Mitchell remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $25,000.
Low Tonight In The Lower 40s
December 1, 2022
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Another dry and chilly night is in store for the area. Skies will remain clear for most of the overnight hours before some clouds move into the area during the early morning hours. Low temperatures are forecast to be around 40 in North Escambia to the upper 40s near the coast.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Cantonment Man Seriously Injured In Pensacola Motorcycle Crash
December 1, 2022
An 18-year old Cantonment man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash midday Wednesday in Pensacola.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 77-year old driver of a GMC SUV failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Gonzalez Street at “T’ Street.
“The driver of the motorcycle attempted to avoid the collision by laying the motorcycle on its left side. As a result, the motorcycle slide under the SUV and collided with the undercarriage of the SUV in the intersection,” FHP said in a crash report.
The Cantonment man was wearing his helmet at the time of the collision and was listed in stable condition at last report.
Troopers cited the SUV driver with failure to yield right of way from a stop sign.
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