Need To Know More About District 5 Candidates Before You Vote?
August 26, 2008
Every District 5 candidate responded to a questionnaire that NorthEscambia.com emailed them last week, except for one school board candidate. You can learn more about each District 5 candiate by clicking on their names below.
School board candidate Robert Tegenkamp did not respond to the questions we emailed to the email address he listed with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
District 5 Commission, Republicans:
District 5 Commission, Democrats:
District 5 School Board:
District 5 ECUA:
Precinct Locations Changes In Molino, Walnut Hill And Cantonment
August 26, 2008
The voting precincts in Molino and Quintette will be in a different location today, and Walnut Hill voters will vote in a local race for the first time in the new location for their precinct.
Voters in Molino will no longer be voting at the Molino Volunteer Fire Department.
Molino’s Precinct 19 has been moved from the fire department to the Barrineau Park Community Center (pictured left) at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road. The new polling location is about four miles from the fire department on Molino Road.
The change was made to better accommodate the large number of voters in the precinct, according the the office of David Stafford, Escambia elections supervisor. There are 3,372 voters in the precinct.
Precinct 36 will move from the Cantonment Fire Department to the Quintette Community Center. The move was made to better accomodate the growing number of voters in the district. There are 2,529 registered voters in the district, according to the Escambia Supervisor of Elections office.
Precinct 11, the Walnut Hill precinct, will once again vote at the Walnut Hill Community Center (pictured above) for the second time today. The precinct was moved from Ernest Ward Middle School early this year for the Presidential Primary. The Walnut Hill precinct has 1,284 registered voters.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.
Each voter in the changed precincts was mailed a letter explaining the change and providing a map of the new location. Each voter in the three precincts also received a new voter registration card with the updated polling location.
Voters with questions or who would like additional information should contact the Elections Office at 850-595-3900 or soe@EscambiaVotes.com, or visit www.EscambiaVotes.com
Flash Flood Watch Canceled
August 25, 2008
The remains of Tropical Depression Fay are finally moving away from the area. The National Weather Service has canceled a flash flood watch that was in effect for today.
There is still a 50 percent chance of rain for Primary Election Day Tuesday. Tonight’s rain chance drops to 20 percent, and the chance of rain is 40 percent by Wednesday. By the weekend, expect sunny skies and just a slight chance of rain.
Pictured above: The latest National Weather Service radar.
School As Usual On Monday
August 25, 2008
There will be school on Monday in Escambia County.
The Escambia County School District decided Sunday morning that all public schools in the county will be open on Monday. Byrneville Elementary, the only charter school in the area, will also be open on Monday.
School District officials monitored the rain situation and forecast for chances of flooding before making a final determination for school as usual Monday.
Century To Hold Two Public Meetings Monday
August 25, 2008
The Century Town Council will hold two public meetings back to back Monday morning.
The Century Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday 8:50 a.m. at Century Town Hall. The council will be discussing a Community Development Block Grant application workshop to be held in Tallahassee on August 26 and 27.
Afterwards, the Century Town Council will hold a budget workshop at 9:00 Monday morning at Century Tow Hall. The council members and the department supervisors will be meeting with Robert Hudson, the town’s accountant, to discuss the budget for each of their departments.
Both meetings will be open to the public.
Latest Update From Escambia Emergency Operations Center
August 23, 2008
Below is the latest update from the Escambia Emergency Operations Center:
Escambia County Emergency Operations
o Emergency Management Officials are continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Fay.
o The Emergency Operations Center is partially activated at this time.
o There are no evacuations or protective actions at this time.
o The public will be advised as soon as any decisions are made.
o The declaration of local state of emergency was signed at 10:20 a.m. Friday,
August 22, 2008.
o A declaration of local state of emergency allows the county to implement
protective actions if needed.
Escambia County School District
o Officials are continuing to monitor the situation.
o A decision on closings has not been made at this time.
Beaches
o Officials would like to remind everyone to stay out of the water at least through
Wednesday. There is a high risk of rip currents during this storm.
o Lifeguards will be patrolling tomorrow.
o Expect Red Flags Conditions (no swimming) for Sunday.
Shelters
o American Red Cross opened a shelter at Pensacola High School Gym at 1:00
p.m. on Saturday, August 23.
o A nurse will be on duty for special needs patients.
o As of 3:30pm, there were 14 people and 2 special needs patients with care givers
utilizing the shelter.
o Pensacola High School is located at 500 West Maxwell Street, Pensacola.
Pensacola Regional Airport
o The airport will remain open.
o Travelers should confirm flight status through the individual carriers.
Health & Safety
o When driving, always be aware that the road bed under flood waters may be
severely damaged.
o NEVER drive through flooded roadways. Remember that it takes only two feet of
water to carry away a vehicle, including pickups and SUVs.
o When walking, do not attempt to cross flowing streams. Remember that it takes
only six inches of rushing water to knock an adult off his feet.
o If your vehicle stalls, get out immediately and go to higher ground.
o Be extra cautious at night, when it is harder to see possible flood dangers.
o These four words could save your life: TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT)
o The Beach Trolley Service on Pensacola Beach will not operateSunday.
o All other mass transit services will operate as scheduled until further notice.
University of West Florida
o The campus plans to remain open through the weekend.
o Classes will be held as scheduled on Monday.
o For more information, please visit http://uwfemergency.org.
Pensacola Junior College
o 9th Avenue Campus
PCAT test scheduled for Sunday, 8/24/08 will be cancelled,
Motorcycle Safety class # 8000 schedule for 8/22/08 – 8/24/08, the
outdoor portion has been cancelled.
o Milton Campus
Computer lab and Life Center will be closed 8/23-24/08.
Department of Solid Waste Management
o All Recycling Bin sites are open and ready for use.
Utility Information
Fay Related Cancellations, Notices
August 23, 2008
(Updated 2:50 p.m.) NorthEscambia.com will keep you updated with any cancellations or other notices related to North Escambia and Tropical Storm Fay. If your group, business, church or organization would like to make the public aware of any cancellations or changes due to Tropical Storm Fay, email news@northescambia.com.
The following cancellations or event changes have been announced:
- The Century Branch Library closed early at 1:00 Saturday afternoon.
- Several inbound and outbound flights have been canceled at Pensacola Regional Airport.
- The Panhandle Equine Rescue meeting that was scheduled for Saturday at 1:00 at Fran’s Country Grill in Molino has been postponed until a later date.
- Pensacola Little Theatre is postponing its 2008 Crystal Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Party, which was to take place on Saturday, August 23.The Crystal Awards Ceremony and Reception will now take place on Sunday, August 31, beginning at 2:30pm, at the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street.
- Northwest Florida Defensive Pistols Shooters Inc. has canceled Saturday’s IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) match at the Escambia River Muzzle Loader’s shooting range. The next match is scheduled for the 3rd Sunday in September.
- ECAT: All mass transit services will operate as scheduled until further notice, including the bus to and from Century, except for: Normal bus service (route 61) to and from Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach will operate until 8:00 p.m. Saturday. The Beach Trolley Service on Pensacola Beach will not operate Saturday or Sunday.
- UWF plans to remain open through the weekend. Classes will be held as scheduled on Monday.
Getting Ready For Fay
August 23, 2008
Pictured above: Part of the school district’s preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Fay was in the installation of storm shutters at Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo.
If you have photos related to Fay that you’d like to share, email them news@northescambia.com
Sandbags Available Saturday In North Escambia
August 23, 2008
Escambia County will provide sandbags to residents that need them beginning Saturday in North Escambia and other locations in the county.
Sandbags and sand will be available beginning at 7:00 a.m. Saturday at:
- Century Road Camp, 4901 Camp Road, near Bratt
- Old Molino School, 6450 Highway 95A, Molino
- Road Department, 601 N. Highway 297-A, Cantonment
- Turkey Farm Square, corner of Madrid & Plaza in Cantonment
- John R. Jones Athletic Park, 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway
- Brent Ballpark, 4711 N “W” Street
- Baars Field, 13001 Sorrento Road
There is a limit of 25 bags per family. Residents should bring their own shovels and are responsible for filling their own bags with sand.
Bags and sand will also be available at the Road Department location only on Friday afternoon until 4:00.
One Shelter To Open In Escambia
August 23, 2008
The American Red Cross will open a shelter at Pensacola High School at 1:00 this afternoon.
A nurse will be on duty for special needs patients.
Pensacola High School is located at 500 West Maxwell Street, Pensacola.