Jimmy Patronis Wins Republican Primary For Republican Congressional Seat
January 28, 2025
Jimmy Patronis has won the Republican nomination for the Congressional seat vacated by Matt Gatz. Patronis was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Patronis, the winner of Tuesday’s Republican primary will face Democrat Gay Valimont and write-in candidates in the general election on April 1.
Complete election details coming Wednesday morning on NorthEscambia.com.
ECUA Doubling Up Trash Collection For Tuesday Routes Missed Due to Snowstorm
January 28, 2025
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is stepping up their collection efforts for sanitation customers on their Tuesday routes, which was canceled last week due to our historic snowstorm.
“Our Tuesday route was not collected at all last week,” ECUA Executive Director Bruce Woody said in an email Monday afternoon. “We recognize that created some difficulties for customers who, as a result, will have more trash than can fit in the ECUA cans they possess”
“Knowing that we are picking up two-weeks’ worth of trash on the January 28th routes, we are committed to pick up everything you bring to the curb that would normally go into an ECUA trash can,” Woody said.
ECUA will operate two trucks on each route Tuesday — the normal automated truck got cans plus a rear-loader truck that staff on the back of truck that will manually pick up any additional plastic bags s of trash set out beside the ECUA can, or small items that might have otherwise gone into the trash can.
“We are going old school with personnel riding the back of the extra trucks to pick up those extra bags,” ECUA District 5 representative Kevin Stephens said.
There are exceptions to the extra collection for the Tuesday collection customers (map below):
- Larger, bulk waste items (e.g. furniture, white goods, mattresses, other large items) still need to be scheduled for pick-up by either using the Recycle Coach app or calling Customer Service at (850) 476-0480. They need to be scheduled because we use a different type of collection vehicle for large, bulk-waste items.
- Loose items need to be in either a plastic trash sack or another container.
- Picking up items outside of the ECUA container is being done only on our January 28th routes because they were missed last week due to the snow-storm. On all other dates, trash collection is limited to what will fit inside the ECUA can
As a result of last week’s record-breaking snowstorm, the Perdido Landfill was closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The reopened on Friday and agreed to open on Saturday and Sunday for the ECUA to operate. That allowed ECUA to collect Wednesday, Thursday and Friday routes last week.
Pictured: ECUA cans await pickup on Tuesday, January 21 on North Highway 99 in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Adult Injured, Four Minors Uninjured In Highway 29 Rollover Wreck
January 28, 2025
One adult was injured and four children escaped injury in a single vehicle rollover crash Monday night in Mcdavid.
The driver of a southbound vehicle lost control on Highway 29 near Byrneville Road just before 6 p.m. and ran into the median. The vehicle struck a storm drain and overturned.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
In the photo agove, the caution tape was added to a signpost and barrel that were placed to mark the storm drain following the crash.
Firefighters Rescue Horses From Overturned Trailer
January 28, 2025
Firefighters rescued several horses from an overturned trailer in Beulah last weekend.
At 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to vehicle crash involving a large horse trailer that was overturned on its side with four horses inside the trailer. ECFR said two horses were quickly rescued, while firefighters cut a rail to free the leg of a third horse. A fourth horse passed away.
The Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are investigating.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Escambia County EMS also responded.
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Today Is The Congressional Special Primary Election. Here’s Who Is On The Ballot.
January 28, 2025
Today is the Special Primary Election in the race to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress.
The 2025 Special Primary Election is for Republican voters only. The State of Florida holds closed primary elections, meaning only registered Republicans will be eligible for the 2025 Special Primary Election There is only one Democratic candidate, Gay Valimont so there is no Democratic primary. Today’s primary winner will face Valimont and write in candidates during the general election on April 1.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., midday, and 4:00 p.m. until polls close.
A completed Vote By Mail ballot cannot be returned to a precinct on Election Day – it must be returned to the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7 p.m. today. If you requested a Vote By Mail ballot but chose not to return it, you can vote at your polling place on Election Day. Though not required, we request that you bring your unvoted ballot package so it can be cancelled.
More Like Florida Winter — Low Tonight About 45, 70 Wednesday
January 28, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Voting In Century Today? The Precinct Has Moved To The Courthouse
January 28, 2025
The voting precinct for Century has moved from the town hall to the courthouse, effective with today’s Congressional primary.
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender said the precinct moved to the Billy G. Ward Courthouse on North Century Boulevard beginning with the January 28 primary vote for the Florida 1st Congressional District seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.
Voters in Century previously cast their ballots in the council chambers at Century Town Hall. That sometimes led to conflicts between century town meetings and election days.
The courthouse is owned by Escambia County, eliminating those scheduling conflicts.
“Voters and election workers have shared the positive experiences they have had using the Billy G. Ward Courthouse during early voting, and we are excited to make this our Election Day location moving forward,” Bender said recently. “I appreciate the Clerk of Courts for working with us and understanding the benefits it has for the voters of Century.”
Century voters should have received a letter in the mail from Bender reminding them of the change.
The early voting location in Century was already at the courthouse. However, the Century but the early voting location did no open in advance of the January 28 primary.
The Billy G. Courthouse is located at 7500 North Century Boulevard.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Escambia (AL) Schools Name Teachers Of The Year
January 28, 2025
Escambia County (AL) Schools named their teachers of the year on Monday.
The Elementary Teacher of the Year is Kimberly Hester from Flomaton Elementary School, and the Secondary Teacher of the Year is Tyler Parker from Pollard McCall Junior High School.
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Northview Drops Senior Night Games To Miller (With Gallery)
January 28, 2025
The Northview High School boys and girls basketball teams dropped games to T.R. Miller Monday night after the Chiefs celebrated senior night.
For a boys game action photo gallery, click here.
Northview girls basketball honored seniors
- Madeleine Atallah
- Aaliyah Fountain
- Taliyah Johnson
- Madison Levins
Northview seniors boys recognized were:
- Beau Daw
- Luke Diamon
- Demonte Ewings
- Tyler Gilmore
- Zykel Jones
- Robert Mitchell
- Brayden Reaves
- Zi’don Smith
- Brian Yoder
In boys action, Miller defeated Northview 55-14, while the Northview girls fell 64-18.
NorthEsambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Salzman Hosting Winter Coat Drive For Elementary School
January 28, 2025
Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman and community leaders and partners have joined in a collaborative Children’s Winter Coat Drive to help children at one local elementary school stray warm.
The drive is collecting new coats and monetary donations until Thursday, January30, with all coats being delivered to Lincoln Park Elementary School on Friday, January 31.
“No child should have to face the cold without a warm coat,” stated Salzman. “This winter coat drive is about coming together as a community to ensure every child stays warm and cared for during the colder months.”
“Jubilee Church will spread warmth this season – please help us by donating a coat and making a difference in a child’s life. Together, we can wrap our community in love and care,” said Pastor Tim Fox.
How You Can Help:
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Donate New Coats: Drop off new coats at any of the following collection sites:
- Rep. Michelle Salzman’s office at 3212 South HIghway 95A in Cantonment
- Jubilee Church at 5910 North W Street in Pensacola.
- Splash City Adventures at 6709 Pensacola Boulevard in Pensacola.
- Make a Monetary Donation: Contributions will help purchase new coats for children. Monetary donations can be coordinated through Salzman’s office at (850) 207-5024 or via email at michelle.salzman@myfloridahouse.gov.
For additional information about the coat drive, contact Jennifer Harrison at (850) 324-2744 or via email at jennifer@gcpromo.com.