Two Additional Deaths, Another 65 COVID-19 Cases Reported In Escambia County
March 5, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 65 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths in Escambia County reported Thursday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 33,959 (+65)
Non-Florida residents: 3,505
Recovered: 33,116*
Total deaths: 635 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths: 27 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 81
Number of tests reported last day: 1,266
Percent positive reported last day: 4.4%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.0%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 25,307 (+52)
Cantonment: 3,063 (+12)
Century: 1,159 (+2)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 481
McDavid: 201
Bellview: 56
Walnut Hill: 51
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,252 (+32)
Non-Florida residents: 217
Total deaths: 267 (+5)
Long-term care facility deaths: 79 (+1)
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 805*
Number of tests reported last day: 598
Percent positive reported last day: 5.4%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,246 (+11)
Navarre: 3,544 (+16)
Gulf Breeze: 3,213 (+1)
Pace: 1,369 (+2)
Jay: 531 (+1)
Bagdad: 32
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,930,232
Florida residents: 1,894,722
Deaths: 31,387
Hospitalizations: 80,338*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Low In The 40s Thursday Night
March 4, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
FDOH Reports 90 New COVID-19 Cases, One Additional Death In Escambia County
March 4, 2021
THIS IS A ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 90 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death in Escambia County reported Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 33,894 (+90)
Non-Florida residents: 3,501
Recovered: 33,035*
Total deaths: 633 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths: 270 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 81 (+13)
Number of tests reported last day: 1,005
Percent positive reported last day: 7.6%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.0%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 25,255 (+64)
Cantonment: 3,051 (+9)
Century: 1,157 (+11)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 480
McDavid: 201 (+1)
Bellview: 56
Walnut Hill: 51
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,220 (+57)
Non-Florida residents: 216
Total deaths: 262
Long-term care facility deaths: 78
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 796*
Number of tests reported last day: 470
Percent positive reported last day: 10.8%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,235 (+30)
Navarre: 3,528 (+9)
Gulf Breeze: 3,212 (+10)
Pace: 1,367 (+5)
Jay: 530 (+2)
Bagdad: 32 (+1)
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,924,114
Florida residents: 1,888,725
Deaths: 31,267
Hospitalizations: 80,024*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
State Approves Two Rate Changes For Gulf Power. Here’s What It Means For Your Bill.
March 3, 2021
The Florida Public Service Commission on Tuesday approved two rate change requests from Gulf Power — one to cover Hurricane Sally recovery costs and the other due to the conversion to natural gas generation.
The rate changes will lead to a net decrease for customer bills beginning in March, according to Gulf Power.
Gulf Power customers will bear the cost of $206 million in Hurricane Sally costs. For residential customers, the charge will be $3 a month on a 1,000 kwh bill.
But that increase will be more than offset by savings from the conversion of Plant Crist, recently renamed as the Gulf Clean Energy Center, from coal to natural gas. Gulf Power constructed a 39-mile long natural gas pipeline through North Escambia from Century to the plant.
With an adjusted environmental cost recovery provision, there will be a net decrease in the typical residential customer bill of approximately 73 cents per month for the remainder of the year.
Earlier this year, Gulf Power announced that its Plant Crist coal units had been converted to natural gas delivered by a new pipeline. The company notified the FPSC late last year that it planned to retire the plant’s coal assets early, resulting in benefits to the local community as well as cost savings for customers.
“Ending our use of coal in Florida is part of our plan to usher in a new, cleaner energy era for Northwest Florida, along with emissions-free solar farms,” said Mike Spoor, vice president of Gulf Power. “Modernizing Gulf Clean Energy Center ensures we deliver benefits for our customers and our communities through greater reliability and lower costs along with cleaner emissions.”
The retirement of coal at the plant was accelerated by Hurricane Sally, which caused damage to the plant’s coal equipment. The company determined that it is in the best interests of its customers to accelerate the conversion to natural gas instead of repairing the coal equipment.
North Escambia plays a key role in Gulf Power’s plans to rely more on solar energy with two solar farms on about 1,200 acres in McDavid, as first reported by NorthEscambia.com.
Construction beginning on the Cotton Creek Solar Energy Center in the area of Bogia Road. At 74.2 megawatts, Cotton Creek will generate enough electricity to power 15,000 homes annually, according to Gulf Power.
Gulf Power is now seeking the necessary permits for the First City Solar Energy Center in the area of Cox and Roach Roads. It will be 74.5 megawatts, also enough to power another 15,000 homes annually.
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Flags At Half Staff In Florida Today To Honor COVID-19 Victims And Families
March 3, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had directed flags be flown at half staff across the state on Wednesday to recognize the victims of COVID-19 and their families.
Monday marked one year since DeSantis first declared a public health emergency in Florida in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
“For the past year, millions of Americans have experienced great loss as loved ones succumbed to the virus and have encountered great challenges resulting from lockdowns, including harmful impacts to our economy, society, and mental health,” DeSantis said. “Thankfully, hope is on the horizon. Throughout the pandemic, Florida has prioritized and protected those most vulnerable to the virus, including seniors, long-term care residents and individuals with underlying health conditions.”
“We must remember all those lost so that we may move forward to ensure a brighter future for all Floridians,” the governor said.
Down Around 40 Degrees Wednesday Night
March 3, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
FDOH Reports One New Death, Another 91 New COVID-19 Cases In Escambia County
March 3, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 91 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death in Escambia County reported Tuesday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 33,804 (+91)
Non-Florida residents: 3,495
Recovered: 33,035*
Total deaths: 632 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths: 269 (+2)
Current hospitalizations: 68
Number of tests reported last day: 1,020
Percent positive reported last day: 7.7%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.0%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 25,191 (+70)
Cantonment: 3,051 (+9)
Century: 1,146 (+3)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 480 (+2)
McDavid: 200 (+1)
Bellview: 56
Walnut Hill: 51
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,163 (+45)
Non-Florida residents: 216
Total deaths: 262
Long-term care facility deaths: 78
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 794*
Number of tests reported last day: 397
Percent positive reported last day: 10.0%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,205 (+15)
Navarre: 3,519 (+12)
Gulf Breeze: 3,202 (+12)
Pace: 1,362 (+4)
Jay: 528 (+3)
Bagdad: 31
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,918,100
Florida residents: 1,882,865
Deaths: 31,135
Hospitalizations: 79,731*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
More Rain For Tonight; Sunshine Returns For Wednesday
March 2, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Escambia Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases, Two Additional Deaths
March 2, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 32 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths in Escambia County reported Monday by the Florida Department of Health.
It should be noted that the total number of test results returned Monday was significantly lower than normal.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 33,713 (+32)
Non-Florida residents: 3,489
Recovered: 30,836*
Total deaths: 631 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths: 267 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 68 (-4)
Number of tests reported last day: 253
Percent positive reported last day: 9.6%
Percent positive reported last week: 6.0%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 25,121 (+22)
Cantonment: 3,042 (+2)
Century: 1,143 (+1)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 478 (+3)
McDavid: 199
Bellview: 56
Walnut Hill: 51
Perdido Key: 21
Gonzalez: 13 (+1)
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 17,118 (+10)
Non-Florida residents: 217
Total deaths: 262
Long-term care facility deaths: 78
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 791*
Number of tests reported last day: 140
Percent positive reported last day: 6.7%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 8,190 (+6)
Navarre: 3,507
Gulf Breeze: 3,190 (+1)
Pace: 1,358
Jay: 525
Bagdad: 31
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,910,921
Florida residents: 1,875,818
Deaths: 30,999
Hospitalizations: 79,426*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. Most of these people are longer be hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**On cases by location, the city is based upon zip code and is not always received as part of the initial notification. There may be a delay in reporting locations, and locations will not total the daily case increase as a result.
***The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals. Escambia County is reporting an approximate recovery number defined as the total cases prior to last month, minus deaths. In other words, anyone that tested positive more than a month ago is presumed to have recovered by Escambia County.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Rain Through Tuesday Night; Then Turning Colder
March 1, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Low around 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.