DeSantis, Ivey Order Flags Raised For Trump Inauguration, Putting Jimmy Carter Mourning In Hold
January 15, 2025
The governors of Florida and Alabama have ordered flags raised to full staff on Monday as Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term as president, putting the mourning period for President Jimmy Carter on hold.
“On this unique occasion where we simultaneously celebrate the service of an incoming President and commend the service of a former President, our nation’s flag will be prominently displayed at full staff to honor the tradition of our founding fathers and the sacrifices made by those who have served to ensure the torch of liberty continues to burn strong,” reads the memo from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“Federal law, as cited in 4 U.S.C. §6, enumerates times and occasions for display of the U.S flag, including Inauguration Day, January 20,” Ivey reasoned in her memo. ” Accordingly, flags at state buildings in Alabama should be raised to full staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, to honor the inauguration of the new president.”
President Joe Biden ordered flags to half-staff for 30 days from the death of former President Jimmy Carter.
But U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on social media Tuesday that flags will be at full staff Monday for Inauguration Day.
“On Jan. 20, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump. The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter,” Johnson wrote on X.
In addition to Florida and Alabama, Republican governors in Iowa, Texas and Tennessee also issued flag orders on Tuesday.
In each state, flags will return to half-staff on Tuesday, January 21, as the 30-day mourning period for Carter continues.
Slight Chance Of An Overnight Sprinkle
January 15, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then showers likely. High near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain or freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly Cloudy Tonight, Low In The Upper 30s
January 14, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. High near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
EREC Selects Seven Students 2025 Tallahassee Youth Tour
January 14, 2025
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has selected seven area high school students to attend the 2025 Youth Tour in Tallahassee on February 12 and 13.
During their two days in Tallahassee, the students will get an up close and personal look at state government in action.
The students are:
- Olivia Doyle, Northview High School
- Kaylee Oswald, Northview High School
- Major Rowell, Jay High School
- Brea Lyle, Jay High School
- Jayme George, Central School
- Aurora Godwin, Central School
- Gabriella Magdaleno, Central School
After the trip, two of the students, one from Escambia County and one from Santa Rosa County, will be chosen for the annual EREC tour to Washington, DC.
Pictured above: (top row, L-R) Olivia Doyle, Northview High School; Kaylee Oswald, Northview High School; Jayme George, Central School, (second row) Aurora Godwin, Central School; Gabriella Magdaleno, Central School; Brea Lyle, Jay High School; and (bottom) Major Rowell, Jay High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Hiring New Town Clerk After Current Clerk Departs For Century
January 14, 2025
The Town of Flomaton is searching for a new town clerk after their current clerk was hired away by the Town of Century.
Century voted last week to hire Carrie Moore, who has worked as the Flomaton town clerk since April 2021.
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According to a job posting, durite for Flomaton’s next clerk will include municipal clerk, utility billing, municipal treasurer, cash receipting & account receivables/payables, general ledger, budget, payroll, banking, and deposits. The job is Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. with some evening meetings.
Applications are being accepted at Flomaton Town Hall, 2125 Ringold Street through January 17. A salary range for the position was not posted.
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Escambia Public Schools Sets Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session
January 14, 2025
Escambia County Public Schools has developed a list of legislative priorities for the upcoming Florida legislative session.
Items on the ECPS priority list include:
- Extending Senate Bill 896 (passed in 2022), which provides an alternative pathway for veterans seeking subject-area certification by removing the baccalaureate degree requirement for a temporary educator certificate if certain requirements are met.
- Eliminating barriers to the reemployment of high-quality personnel after retirement.
- Increasing the base student allocation by 5%.
- Providing funding for full-day Pre-K.
- Increasing transportation categorical funding to more closely reflect actual costs.
- Opposing a Senate bill related to custody sharing that makes schools responsible for time-sharing arrangements and imposes criminal prosecution and penalties on individuals who release a child to the wrong person.
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Escambia Extension, Helton Brothers Farm Donate Pallets Of Peanut Butter
January 14, 2025
Escambia County Extension teamed up with local peanut producers Helton Brothers Farm to deliver two pallets of peanut butter to local institutions that provide help to those in need.
Groundbreaking Set For ECSO’s New Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza
January 14, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Escambia County Sheriff Foundation, will hold a groundbreaking Thursday for a Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza. This project will honor deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice and serve as a place of remembrance, healing, and connection for the community.
The memorial plaza will become a focal point in front of the main Sheriff’s Office on Leonard Street, reinforcing its symbolic importance. The ECSO said the newly designed space will offer a place where memories are shared, where grief is met with support, and where citizens can all come together–united in appreciation for those who sacrificed their lives for our safety.
The partnership with the Sheriff Foundation will provide the funding and no tax dollars will be used in the construction. The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation is soliciting donations of any size, with recognition opportunities available at various levels. “The Foundation Board is deeply honored to support the creation of this Memorial Plaza,” said Foundation President Whitney C. Lucas. “This project embodies our commitment to honoring the brave heroes of the Sheriff’s Office. We believe this plaza will be a welcoming space of remembrance that invites citizens to connect with their Sheriff’s Office while focusing on the shared values that keep our community strong.”
The groundbreaking will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in front of the ECSO at 1700 West Leonard Street. Refreshments will follow inside the ECSO building.
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Aggie Boys Top Elberta 62-57, Brelynn Morris Scores 22 As Tate Girls Win
January 14, 2025
Basketball
BOYS
Tate 62, Elberta 57
GIRLS
Tate 44 Elberta 15
Brelynn Morris scored 22 points and Sam Williams added 11 as the Tate Lady Aggies defeated Elberta 44-15 Monday at Tate. Amerie
Final Development Plans For Circle K At Highway 95A, Quintette Road Up For Vote
January 13, 2025
The Escambia County Development Review Committee will this week consider final plans for a new Circle K in Quintette.
The 3,973 square foot Circle K would be located on 2.31 acres at 2000 North Highway 95A,.
Plans have been filed for a Circle K in that location before and have undergone several versions before the latest set of drawings submitted January 8 to update a January 2024 application. Most notably, the plans show turn lanes on Highway 95A into the store.
The plans show six multi-product fuel pumps with three diesel pumps on the opposite side of the store.
Currently, the east and west legs of Quintette Road are offset approximately 115 feet from one another, creating a hazard for the smooth flow of intersection traffic. Escambia County has applied for grant, with $250,000 pledged by Circle K, to align the intersection.
The Escambia County Development Review Committee will consider the final application during a meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Escambia County Central Complex Building at 3363 West Park Place.
