100% Chance Of Rain By Early Wednesday Morning
February 18, 2025
Here is the complete North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 45. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers, mainly before noon. High near 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Seven Students Attend EREC 2025 Tallahassee Youth Tour
February 18, 2025
Seven area high school students took part in the recent Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2025 Youth Tour in Tallahassee.
During their two days in Tallahassee, the students had an up close and personal look at state government in action, including live debates in the Senate and House.
The students were:
- 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
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At The Bottom Of The SPHL Standings, Pensacola Ice Flyers Oust Head Coach
February 18, 2025
The Pensacola Ice Flyers have outsted their head coach as the team sits at the bottom of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) standings.
The Ice Flyers announced Monday that Gary Graham was been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately.
Graham, who led the Ice Flyers to their first President’s Cup championship in 2013, returned to the team in July 2023.
“We are grateful to Gary for his dedication and hard work with the Ice Flyers and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said owner Greg Harris.
Former Ice Flyers head coach Rod Aldoff will step in as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Aldoff brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record, having previously led the team to three championship victories.
“Rod has been an integral part of our organization’s success in the past. His familiarity with our team culture and his coaching acumen make him the right choice to guide us through the remainder of the season and become a playoff contender,” Harris said.
Want A Table For Two? Make A Donation To Northview High Shop Class
February 18, 2025
Table for two?
The Northview High School Building Construction Academy is seeking donations to support their shop program with funds directly benefiting students.
Those donating $50 or more will receive a two-person picnic table, custom built by the students.
Donations will help fund reward incentives and purchase items not covered by the Career and Technical Education program.
For more information or to donate, contact instructor David Amerson at (251) 359-5494 or email MAmerson1@ecsdfl.us
New 125 Lot Subdivision Proposed By Ascend, Wastewater Plant
February 18, 2025
A new 125-home single-family residential subdivision is being proposed just outside Ascend Performance Materials and the ECUA wastewater treatment plant.
Ready Land Company filed preliminary plans this month for the 48-acre parcel off Old Chemstrand Road, adjacent to the Ascend Fitness Center and along the access road to the ECUA facility.
In an email, Scott Holmes of Ready Land said the 125 lots will be about 6,000 square feet each.
“We would be interested in discussing the potential for townhomes to be built on the back portion,” Holmes said in his email to the county. He acknowledged that there are “significant” wetlands on the property that will become open space.
The plans are set for a 1 p.m. Wednesday pre-application meeting with the Escambia County Development Review Committee.
NorthEscambia.com graphics.
Northview Chiefs Beat W.S. Neal 6-1 Monday Night
February 18, 2025
The Northview Chiefs defeated the W.S. Neal Eagles 6-1 on Monday night in East Brewton.
Braynt Mason struck out 10 batters for the Chiefs, allowing two hits and one run while walking five in seven innings.
Grayden Sheffield led Northview with two RBIs. Cole Davis, Jase Portwood and Brady Smith each record two hits.
Northview will travel to Paxton on Thursday before hosting the Escambia Gators on Friday.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Driver, 18, Killed In Head On Crash On Highway 4 In Santa Rosa County
February 17, 2025
A head on crash involving a semi-truck Monday afternoon claimed one life on Highway 4 in Santa Rosa County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old female from Baker died in the crash 1:30 p.m. on Highway 4 near Hurricane Lake Road when her car and a tractor trailer collided. The driver of the truck, a 56-year-old man from Milton, sustained only minor injuries.
FHP Traffic Homicide and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement are continuing to investigate to determine the cause of the crash.
Water Main Break Leads To Boil Water Notice On Glenna, Gainey Lanes
February 17, 2025
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for Cottage Hill Water Works customers on Glenna Lane and Gainey Lane following a water main break Monday.
The water main break occurred on William Ditch Road, but water was rerouted to maintain service and Williams Ditch Road is not included in this notice.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water on Glenna and Gainey lanes 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 a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
This story will be updated with the boil water notice is rescinded.
Chick-fil-A Files Plans to Relocate East Nine Mile Road Location
February 17, 2025
The Chick-fil-A on East Nine Mile Road is proposing to relocate nearly across the street to a new building.
Chick-fil-A at 1757 East Nine Mile Road has submitted plans to construct a new restaurant on the site of the former Dodge’s at 1710 East Nine Mile Road.
“Chick-fil-A proposes the relocation in order to help improve customer service, customer safety, and overall restaurant operations,” Jason Toole wrote in a letter last week to the Escambia County Development Review Services Department.
The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store on East Nine Mile Road closed abruptly in early September 2024.
Chick-fil-A plans to demolish the existing convenience store and construct a new 5,249-square-foot restaurant with seating for 62 inside and an additional 14 seats on an outdoor patio. The new location will feature dual drive-thru lanes to increase vehicle stacking capacity, order point and meal delivery canopies, and expanded parking with 67 total spaces, according to an application filed with Escambia County.
The proposal, filed on February 14, is still in the pre-application stage and has not yet been scheduled for a public meeting.
Pictured below: The Dodge’s Southern Style convenience store closed abruptly on September 3, 2024.
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Bratt Elementary Presents Special Presidents’ Day Program (With Gallery)
February 17, 2025
Second grade students at Bratt Elementary School presented an educational and entertaining Presidents’ Day program last week.There were several presidents and special guests from American history in the program.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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