After A Cold Start, It Will Turn Sunny And Warmer By Valentine’s Afternoon
February 14, 2008
After a cold, frosty start to Valentine’s morning, it will turn sunny a bit warmer by afternoon. The afternoon high is expected to be around 64, with sunny skies and a light wind from the south by later afternoon. Tonight’s low is expected to be 35.
It will be even warmer on Friday and Saturday, with a high of 72 each day. Rain is in the forecast for Sunday.
The overnight low was 26 in Century Thursday morning, 26 in Walnut Hill and 27 in Molino. There was a heavy frost reported across the area.
Brr! How Cold Will It Be Tonight? And Was That Sleet This Morning?
February 13, 2008
Afternoon highs Wednesday were only in the low 40’s across the North Escambia area, with a strong wind at times making it feel much colder. Winds are forecast to become light with an overnight low of 25 tonight. Highs are forecast to rebound to 62 on Valentine’s Day under sunny skies.
We received a few reports of light sleet falling Wednesday morning around the North Escambia area, including near Bratt and Bogia. The National Weather service reported some light sleet and snow just to our north Wednesday, with light snow falling north of Evergreen. There was no accumulation.
Walnut Hill Baptist Cancels Beth Moore Class Tonight Due To Weather
February 12, 2008
Walnut Hill Baptist Church has canceled a Beth Moore Bible study class scheduled for tonight due to weather. Classes will resume next Tuesday night.
“The Patriarchs” study will takes place Tuesday evenings at 6:00 at the church.
The study is led by Ellen Boyd, and it is open to women regardless of whether or not they attend Walnut Hill Baptist. The cost is $14.95 for the book.
The church is located at 5741 Arthur Brown Road, about about 1.5 miles from Highway 97. For more information, call 327-4595.
Three Part Series Coming Monday: Helicopter Technologies, Van Nevel And Inside A Federal Raid
February 9, 2008
Federal officials conducted a raid at Helicopter Technologies in Century back on January 9. Combat gear, a sniper in the woods, windows busted for an entry team…all part of the raid according to the company’s owner, George Van Nevel.
Van Nevel says he’s done nothing wrong and years of harassment by the Federal Aviation Administration is just vindictive because he’s not one “of the good old boys”.
NorthEscambia.com will begin a three part series about Helicopter Technologies and Van Nevel on Monday morning.
Monday, we’ll take a look at Van Nevel and his business prior to the federal raid, including what he has to say about the crash of one his helicopters shortly after it left Century.
Tuesday, we’ll take you to that January morning when the federal raid happened through Van Nevel’s eyes. And we’ll learn what he has to say about why the whole thing happened.
Finally, on Wednesday morning, we’ll look at the present and the future of Helicopter Technologies, Van Nevel and how all this relates to the Town of Century and the entire North Escambia area.
You’ll read Van Nevel’s colorful comments word for word in this series. We’ll go inside the factory in the Century Industrial Park with exclusive NorthEscambia.com photos. We won’t just tell you what some of the documents related to this case say, we’ll show you the actual documents that NorthEscambia.com obtained.
Join NorthEscambia.com Monday morning as we begin our exclusive in-depth series
New Time For Century Council Tonight
February 4, 2008
The Century Town Council will meet at 7:00 tonight, an hour later than usual. At the last town council meeting, the town moved all council meetings to 7:00 on the first and third Monday nights of the month.
Meetings had previously been held at 6:00. The change was made to make it easier for people who are employed to attend meetings.
The council meets at the Century Town Hall at 7995 North Century Boulevard. Meetings are open to the public.
Sunny And A High Of 80 Monday And Tuesday
February 3, 2008
Monday is forecast to be sunny with an afternoon high of 80. The low Monday night is expected to be 58. A 20 percent chance of rain is back in the forecast Tuesday with a high once again of 80.
A cold front sweeps past Tuesday night and Wednesday with rain, then daytime highs return to the 60’s and overnight lows to the 30’s.
Pictures above and below: It looks like spring around NorthEscambia.com with our amaryllis in full bloom here in the office. We just had to share them with you; we hope you enjoy them as much as we have.
Ray’s Chapel Honors The Retiring Rev. Enfinger Saturday
February 1, 2008
Saturday afternoon, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church honored retiring pastor F.L. Enfinger and his wife Mary.. Enfinger is retiring after 38 years in the ministry. NorthEscambia.com will have a complete story and photos Sunday morning.
NWE Little League Registration Begins Saturday In Walnut Hill
January 31, 2008
Registration for Northwest Escambia Little League baseball begins Saturday at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
Registration will be held from 10 a.m until noon each Saturday through February 16 at the league’s field house. The cost is $35 for the first child from a family, $25 for the second child and free for each additional child. A copy of each child’s birth certificate is required for registration, along with with three proofs of residency, such as a utility bill, drivers license or voter registration card.
For more information, call 327-6722 or 327-6155 after five p.m.
NorthEscambia.com is looking for people to help us with stats and photos from NWE play this year. If you are interested, use our contact form to let us know.
Today’s Vote Explained: Who? What? When? Where?
January 29, 2008
The Florida Presidential Preference Primary is today. Polls will be open in Escambia County today from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. You will need to be a registered voter will proper identification to vote.
NorthEscambia.com will have complete coverage during the day today, and complete results tonight.
If you live in the Walnut Hill precinct and have voted at Ernest Ward Middle School in the past, you will vote this year at the Walnut Hill Community Center. See a separate story about the change here.
In the Presidential Primary, you will vote along party lines. Registered Republicans will receive a Republican Party ballot. Registered Democrats will receive a Democratic Party ballot, and those without a stated party affiliation will receive a nonpartisan ballot.
None of the local races for sheriff, county commission, school board or ECUA will be on the January ballot.
All three ballots will include a property tax amendment. If passed, it will double the homestead exemption to $50,000 for homes valued over $75,000, allow transfer of Save Our Homes benefits and provide a $25,000 tangible personal property exemption for businesses.
The Republican ballot includes names both familiar and perhaps a few you do not know. Republicans will vote for one from a list that includes Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, Duncan Hunter, Alan Keyes, John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Tom Tancredo and Fred Thompson. Thompson has withdrawn from the race, will still appear on the ballot. To view a sample Escambia County Republican ballot, click here.
Those voting on the Democratic ballot will also choose just one from a list that includes Joseph Biden, Hillary Clinton, Christoper Dodd, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich, Barrack Obama, and William “Bill” Richardson. To view a sample Escambia County Democratic ballot, click here.
There are no presidential candidates on Florida’s nonpartisan ballot, but nonpartisan voters will have the chance to vote on the property tax amendment. To view a sample Escambia County nonpartisan ballot, click here.
If you are not already registered to vote in the primary, it is too late. The registration books and the chance to change your party affiliation ended on December 31. Early voting ended Saturday, with 8,888 people voting early in Escambia County.
The January 29 Florida Presidential Primary proceeds the “Super Tuesday” primary in many states, including nearby Alabama, by one week.
Fatal Accident Monday Afternoon On Highway 97
January 28, 2008
At least one person was killed in a two vehicle accident on Highway 97 south of Tungoil Road Monday afternoon. The accident was reported at 2:58 according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Another person was transported from the scene by LifeFlight helicopter (pictured above).
NorthEscambia.com was among the first on the scene Monday afternoon. We are withholding our photos of the accident scene at the request of authorities until the next of kin have been notified. The accident is still under investigation by the FHP.
Traffic on Highway 97 was slowed until just after 7:30 Monday night while the accident was investigated by the FHP.
An update to the this story and more photos will be posted when more information is released by the Florida Highway Patrol.