Cool Valentine’s Night, Middle 30s
February 14, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Washington’s Birthday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Registration Underway For New Tri-City Children’s Choir For Century, Flomaton, Jay
February 14, 2022
Registration is currently underway for the Tri-City Children’s Choir (TCCC), a regional initiative of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.
TCCC will welcome young singers in grades 2-6 who reside in the Century, Flomaton, Jay and surrounding area.
The choir will be under the direction of Holley Driver, a Century-based music teacher.
Singers will meet weekly on Thursdays, with the spring session March 3-May 12 from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. at Century First United Methodist Church, 530 Church Street. TCCC is a tuition-based program and costs $5-$15 per week. Families may choose the weekly amount that works best for their household finances, and scholarships are also available.
For more information on joining the choir, or make a contribution, visit www.tricitychoir.org. Registration officially opens February 1.
Driver taught music in the Escambia County School District for over 15 years, served as the choral director at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino for nine years, and teaches in her own studio.
Florida Gas Prices Slip Lower As Upward Pressure Remains
February 14, 2022
The average price for gasoline set a new 2022 high of $3.47 per gallon on Wednesday. That is the most expensive daily average since July 2014. From there, the state average gradually slipped lower through the weekend. Sunday’s state average was $3.46 per gallon.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $3.43. A North Escambia low of $3.43 was available at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices were below $3.30 at about a half dozen locations.
“Pump prices moved slightly lower into the weekend, but don’t be surprised if they increase again in the near future,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Oil prices set new 2022 highs on Friday, amid concerns over how a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine could result in sanctions on Russian oil that could make the oil market even tighter than it currently is.”
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Joseph “Andy” Ross
February 14, 2022
Joseph “Andy” Ross, age 68 passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022, in Gainesville, Florida, with his two sons by his side.
He was born in Flomaton, Alabama on January 7, 1954, and was raised in Molino, Florida. Andy loved NASCAR and would go to the races any chance he could, he loved working on cars, and building all kinds of things. He knew his way around a garden and could make anything grow. Andy loved fishing with his boys but most of all he loved his family and spoiling his grandbabies.
He is preceded in death by his wife and the love of his life of over 42 years, Sara Ann Ross; mother, Kathleen (Paul) Pittman; father, Joseph C Ross.
Andy is survived by his children, Joseph (Anthony) Ross and daughter in-law, Amanda Ross, and Jonathan Ross; grandchildren, Clarissa, Taylor, Paisley, Bailee, Jeremiah, Sara, Lillie; and great granddaughter, Elena; sister, Rhonda Harvell; brothers, Randy Ross and Rodger Pittman, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thank you to all the medical staff in Gainesville, Florida, and everyone who has helped during this time.
The family has also requested in lieu of flowers please send donations to the GoFundMe, or to Trahan Family Funeral home in Pensacola to help pay for funeral expenses.
Services for Andy will be held February 18 , 2022, at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola, Florida.
The visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m., and his service will follow at 1:30 p.m.
Donta Mason Named Escambia County Employee Of The Month
February 14, 2022
Donta Mason, a permit technician I in the Building Services department, has been named the Escambia County Employee of the Month for February.
According to Escambia County:
Mason began his employment with Escambia County on June 2, 2020. In his role as Permit Technician I, he processes permit applications and interacts with all departments within the Central Office Complex, providing assistance to anyone asking questions in regard to permit requirements. Since Hurricane Sally, the building services department has seen an influx of roofing permit applications and Mason has been recognized for his efficiency in processing the applications, maintaining the queue at an appropriate level. Mason’s promptness in processing these applications has resulted in short wait times for roofing contractors, allowing them to start work quickly for customers.
Recently, the permitting division in the Building Services department was extremely short staffed for nearly a month due to COVID-19. Mason and two other employees, along with their lead, maintained the same standard of service typically assigned to 10 employees. Although facing a daunting task on a daily basis for that period, Mason came to work every day with a smile on his face and shared encouraging words for the small team. He kept spirits high for everyone and made a tough situation better for all involved.
“Mason has been a bright spot in the Building Services department,” said Building Services Director Tim Tolbert. “He has never met a stranger and spreads his never-ending enthusiasm and light to all that he meets. He is an inspiration to all and a blessing to our department and Escambia County.”
Pictured: Donta Mason accepts the February Employee of the Month award with his girlfriend; mother, Maggie Robinson; and father, Escambia County Animal Welfare Director John Robinson.
Update: Boil Water Notice Lifted For Farm Hill Utilities In Cantonment
February 14, 2022
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 14.
Farm Hill Utilities has issued a boil water notice from all customers from the intersection of South Highway 97 and West Kingsfield Road south to Highway 297 and all side roads.
The precautionary boil water notice is due to a water main break in the area.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
Cantonment Rotary Club Presents Culinary Scholarships
February 14, 2022
The Cantonment Rotary Club recently presented culinary endowed scholarships to two students at Pensacola State College.
The scholarships were awarded to Luther E. Scott III and Abbigail Kellogg.
These were just two of the 15-20 scholarships provided to PSC students each year by the Cantonment Rotary Club.
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Tate Cheerleaders Compete At Nationals; JV Squad Takes Sixth In The Nation
February 14, 2022
The Tate junior varsity squad placed sixth in the nation in the JV Non-Tumbling Game Day division.
The state champion Tate varsity cheerleaders competed four times over the weekend in the Traditional Small Varsity D1 Division, and they finished 13 out of 108 teams from across the United States.
Pictured: The junior varsity (above) and varsity (below) Tate High School cheerleaders at national competition. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Louise Gilbert Brazwell
February 14, 2022
Louise Gilbert Brazwell, age 78, passed away February 7, 2022, at the hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.
She was born June 25, 1943, in Bay Minette, Alabama, the daughter of Harold and Thelma Gilbert.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Myron Brazwell; sons Jeffrey Brazwell and Wesley (Heather) Brazwell; grandchildren Gabriela Brazwell and Enzo Brazwell; brother Edward Gilbert; sisters Gail Hardy, Ann Hartshorn; and many nieces, nephews, and others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Harry Gilbert and sister Jean Cary.
She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ in Athens, Alabama. Louise was known for her dedication to family. She was selfless and giving to her sons and grandchildren. She enjoyed tending to plants and growing beautiful flowers, cooking large, delicious meals, and the yearly Gulf Shores family vacations.
Graveside service were held Friday, February 11 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Vehicle Overturns Multiple Times Into Tate High School Parking Lot
February 13, 2022
A vehicle flipped multiple times into a parking lot at Tate High School Sunday morning.
The adult male was apparently westbound on Tate School Road when he failed to turn onto Tate Road and crashed through a fence.
The driver was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with injuries not considered to be life threatening.
Officials said he was not a student at the school. However, there were students on campus shortly after the incident for scheduled ACT testing.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
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