Rain Moves In Thursday
May 8, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Portion of Chemstrand Road And Area
May 7, 2024
UPDATE: THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS LIFTED ON MAY 9.
For the fourt time in recent weeks, ECUA has issued a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of Chemstrand Road and the surrounding area due to damage to a six-inch water main by a contractor working in the area.
Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Specifically, the boil water notice includes:
- 8815 – 9254 Chemstrand Rd.
- 301 E. 9-Mile Rd.
- Holly Rd.
- Etta Rd.
- Greenbridge Rd.
- 101~200 Camden Rd.
- Beland Rd.
- Kokomo Rd.
- Bellington Rd.
- Arcadia Rd.
Residents located in the specified boil water notice area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use eight drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Two independent bacteriological samples have been initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours, and the notice will be rescinded at that time.
ECUA crews have completed the repairs and flushed out the lines. Residents within the area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
This story will be updated when the notice is lifted.
State Conducts Random Inspection of Escambia County EMS. Here’s What They Found.
May 7, 2024
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) conducted a random inspection of Escambia County EMS recently, reviewing the department on multiple compliance topics.
EMS passed the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight’s Compliance Monitoring site survey with no deficiencies found, with the Bureau praising Escambia County EMS for its exemplary service and organization.
The inspection marked Escambia County EMS’s second state inspection since 2021, both of which were passed with zero deficiencies.
Escambia County EMS was reviewed on the following:
- Employee training records and certifications
- Compliance with controlled substance medication storage, how medications are distributed for use by EMS, and tracking of medication administration by EMS
- How EMS orders, stocks, distributes, and replaces medical equipment and supplies
- Random ambulances were selected for complete inventory inspection in compliance with state requirements
- Patient care records and storage of records
- Quality assurance and quality improvement measures with patient care and patient care reports
- Training and in-service records for all EMS employees
- Compliance with state requirements for medical direction
The inspector noted Escambia County EMS vehicles and records were “outstanding” and considered EMS a “role model of excellence as an EMS provider.”
“This is a tremendous honor to receive this recognition, and it speaks volumes of our team at EMS,” said Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “These site surveys are held at random, meaning our facilities, ambulances, service and training records, and equipment must always be at their best. I’m thankful to our men and women at EMS and extend my congratulations for their outstanding work and dedication to the citizens of Escambia County
DEP Finds Century Using Pump Not Meant For Drinking Water To Supply Prison
May 7, 2024
The Florida Department Environmental Protection (DEP) has discovered that that a temporary pump being used to provide drinking water to the Century prison was not certified safe for drinking water.
In a warning letter to Mayor Luis Gomez on Monday, DEP said the temporary bypass pump on Tedder Road was not National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) 61 certified as safe for drinking water as required by Florida Administrative Code.
“Violations of Florida Statutes or administrative rules may result in liability for damages and restoration, and the judicial imposition of civil penalties,” Elizabeth Mullins Orr, DEP Northwest District direct, wrote. “Please be advised that this Warning Letter is part of an agency investigation, preliminary to agency action.”
In May 2020, the town’s water well that was the sole water supply for the Century Correctional Institution failed. A permanent interconnect from Central Water Works to the Century water system was completed in May 2020 to provide a dependable water supply to the prison.
The town later installed a diesel temporary bypass pump on Tedder Road next to the Century Fire Station to allow water to be pumped from wells in town to the prison. The was in operation for several months before DEP received a tip that alleged the pump serving the prison was not certified as a potable (drinking) water pump but instead may have been previously used to pump sewage.
DEP responded to the tip with a site visit on April 30 and inspected the pump, finding it to not meet drinking water standard.
NorthEscambia.com also received an anonymous tip regarding the pump on April 29. When we photographed the pump that day, flexible connection hoses were labeled as being for potable water, but there were no obvious certifications or drinking water markings visible on the pump.
Century has since removed the temporary diesel pump and installed an in-line electric pump.
Pictured: A diesel powered temporary bypass pump provided water to the Century Correctional Institution on April 29. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Amanda Rhea Johnson
May 7, 2024
Amanda Rhea Johnson of Pensacola Florida, passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born October 2, 1966 to Rebecca Ann Kilpatrick and William Ronald Johnson (both deceased). Rhea, as she was known to family and friends, was an energetic ball of light that left us far too soon. Her passions were many and she excelled at everything she did. Her biggest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and she did this as often as possible. Rhea also loved her flowers and was an artist when it came to floral design. Tragically, Rhea was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Samantha Ryan Ward. This took a heavy toll on Rhea, but she coped by spending as much time as she could with the remaining family which included Samantha’s son, Caleb Price. She is survived her daughter, Kasi Ward (Robert Fuston) and her 4 children Bentley, Bostyn, Bradley, and Brayden Fuston. She is also survived by her grandson, Caleb Price; her brother, Christopher Johnson; her sister, Kimberly Johnson; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking if you can please donate to this fund to help Kasi with the expenses she has to handle in light of her mother’s passing. https://www.givesendgo.com/GCDPN
We will gather at Christopher Johnson’s home, 1579 Bell Creek Road Jay, Fl. 32565, after the service for a Celebration of Rhea’s Life. Please come and help us comfort each other and remember the good times we had with this beautiful soul!
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with
arrangements.
McDavid Man Win $1 Million In 500X The Cash Scratch-off Game
May 7, 2024
On Monday, a McDavid man claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash game.
Mack Morris of McDavid purchased the winning scratch-off ticket Saturday at Kynette’s Place at 101 North Century Boulevard, across the McDavid Fire Station.
Kynette’s Place will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
The $50 game 500X The Cash features a top prize of $25 million—the largest ever offered on a Florida scratch-off game. As of Monday, the Florida Lottery said two of two $25 million prizes have been claimed, but nearly 30 $1 million tickets remain unclaimed. Odds of winning $1 million in the game are 1 in 274,004.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
May 7, 2024
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for April. They are Jaquez Moorer and Adrianna Atallah, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Partly Cloudy, Lower 70s Tonight
May 7, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Ascend Cares Donates New Gear Extractor To Flomaton Fire Department
May 7, 2024
The Flomaton Fire Department has a new fire gear extractor thanks to a donation from Ascend Performance Materials. Gear extractors are specially designed washers that clean the protective uniforms and equipment firefighters wear while responding to a fire.
Extractors decontaminate the gear and remove harmful toxins so the equipment is safe for firefighters to wear again. A typical extractor costs approximately $5,000.
Ascend donated the machine through a community impact grant from its Ascend Cares Foundation.
“Community Impact Grants allow our employees to support community organizations they care about and where they are personally involved as volunteers,” said Ben Bryant, senior production manager for Ascend. “In this case, we have many employees who are dedicated first responders at our Pensacola site and who also serve or volunteer in their community emergency response services. We are happy to be able to support the Flomaton Fire Department with this new extractor.”
Ascend invested more than $2 million in communities near its operations last year, including over 90 community impact grants to organizations where employees serve and volunteer.
Pictured: (L-R) Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton, fireman Jeremy Lee and training officer Jared Carnley with a new fire gear extractor machine from the Ascend Cares Foundation. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Patsy Faye Carter
May 7, 2024
Patsy Faye Carter, 71, of Lynn Haven, Florida, passed away May 6, 2024. She was born October 17, 1952 to the late Louis Sims and Daisy McGhee Sims. Patsy had a career working in the office of Emerald Coast OBGYN in Panama City, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dale Sims, and her mother and father-in-law, Evelyn and Earl Carter.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert E. Carter; three children, Robert Carter, Jr., Jeffrey Carter (Nealie White), and Kimberly Zinn (Michael Martin); one great grandchild, Phoebe Carter; one brother, Winfred A. Sims (Charlotte); brother-in-law, Tim Carter (Dee); a very special aunt, Eloise Stewart; uncle, Aubury McGhee; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Patsy Faye Carter will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Gina Bryan officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation the night prior, Friday, May 10, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Patsy will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama.
Pallbearers include Matthew Burke, Byron Davis, Chad Sims, Jordan Carter, Hendrik Rehbein, and Scotty Stewart.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.