Fog Possible By Morning, Rain Chance Begins Thursday Afternoon
January 20, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday: Showers. High near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Escambia Reports 127 New COVID-19 Cases
January 20, 2021
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 127 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths reported in Escambia County Tuesday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 27,733 (+127)
Non-Florida residents: 2,975
Recovered: 22,948
Total deaths: 448
Long-term care facility deaths : 188
Current hospitalizations: 274 (-2)
Number of tests reported last day: 841
Percent positive reported last day: 12.8%
Percent positive reported last week: 17.4%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 20,408 (+96)
Cantonment: 2,487 (+15)
Century: 1,085 (+3)
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 354 (+4)
McDavid: 172 (+1)
Walnut Hill: 47
Bellview: 43
Perdido Key: 19 (+1)
Gonzalez: 11
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 13,958 (+105)
Non-Florida residents: 174
Total deaths: 178 (+1)
Long-term care facility deaths: 51 (+1)
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 647*
Number of tests reported last day: 399
Percent positive reported last day: 20.1%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 6,648(+52)
Navarre: 2,777 (+25)
Gulf Breeze: 2,528 (+12)
Pace: 1,131 (+13
Jay: 424 (-1 data adjustment)
Bagdad: 29
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,589,097
Florida residents: 1,560,015
Deaths: 24,436
Hospitalizations: 68,478*
*“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 as a result, 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.
Over $1.5 Billion Up For Grabs As Lottery Jackpots Soar
January 19, 2021
More than $1.5 billion is up for grabs ther week as America’s dueling jackpots, Mega Millions and Powerball, continue to climb.
Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $865 million and on Sunday, the Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated $730 million.
Jackpot winners have the option to receive their winnings in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum cash option of approximately $638.8 million for Mega Millions and $546 million for Powerball. In addition to the jackpot prize, players can win lower-tier prizes of up to $2 million with Powerball and up to $5 million with Mega Millions.
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held Tuesday night, January 19, at 10 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
The next Powerball drawing will be held Wednesday at 9:59 p.m., but tickets must be purchased by 9 p.m.
Jay Couple Arrested On Child Sex Charges; Sheriff Described Victim As The Youngest He Has Seen
January 19, 2021
A Jay couple has been accused of sex crimes against a child that Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Bob Johnson described as “what is probably the youngest victim I’ve ever seen in 38-years of law enforcement.”
Brandi Nacole Harper, 38, and her boyfriend, 35-year old John David McKenzie were described as “mutts” by Johnson during a press conference Tuesday morning.
“If I had my way, I’d take them to the vet and have them put down like a dog. But that’s just me,” Johnson said.
McKenzie, 35, was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography. Each count is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Harper, 38, was charged with two counts of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12. If convicted, she faces two consecutive life sentences.
Johnson said Harper’s adult son was going through his mom’s bedroom and found McKenzie’s unlocked phone that contained multiple images of what the sheriff described as obvious child pornography. He turned the phone over to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office where investigators download the phone’s contents and found multiple images of child pornography.
The sheriff said Harper appeared in “a very disturbing video” with the young child.
“One of the platforms that I ran on was zero tolerance for crimes involving our most vulnerable victims — whether they’re juveniles, elderly individuals or those involved in human trafficking,” State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden said.
“I do anticipate and expect to go full force on these types on crimes,” Bowden said. “I think that these are the most egregious types of crimes that we deal with, and unfortunately, it’s much more prevalent than we would like to acknowledge. But it’s there.”
Johnson said more charges against McKenzie are expected in the near future.
“It just make s me sick to my stomach when you realize what human beings are capable of doing to other human beings, especially human beings that can’t take of themselves,” the sheriff said.
McKenzie remained in the Santa Rosa County Jail with bond set at $75,000, while Harper was held in the jail without bond.
Pictured below: Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson listens as Stat Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden speaks about the arrests of Brandi Nacole Harper and her boyfriend, John David McKenzie, during a press conference Tuesday morning. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Tuesday Afternoon At Carver Park In Cantonment
January 19, 2021
The Cantonment Improvement Committee and the First Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold a food distribution on Tuesday, January 19 at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. There will be 10,000 pounds of food distributed.
The food distribution will begin at 3:30 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. Line up on Webb Street facing north. An identification is required.
Pictured: A 10,000 pound food giveaway last year at Carver Park in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Sunny Tuesday, High In The Upper 60s
January 19, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Officials Report 151 New COVID-19 Cases In Escambia, No Additional Deaths
January 19, 2021
THIS IS ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST DATA.
There were 151 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths reported in Escambia County Monday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 27,606 (+151)
Non-Florida residents: 2,968
Recovered: 22,947*
Total deaths: 448
Long-term care facility deaths : 188
Current hospitalizations: 276
Number of tests reported last day: 805
Percent positive reported last day: 15.2%
Percent positive reported last week: 17.4%
Escambia County cases by location*:
Pensacola: 20,312 (+124)
Cantonment: 2,472 (+13)
Century: 1,082
—-including 774 Century prison inmates
Molino: 350 (+3)
McDavid: 171 (+1)
Walnut Hill: 47
Bellview: 43
Perdido Key: 18
Gonzalez: 11
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 13,853 (+50)
Non-Florida residents: 174
Total deaths: 177
Long-term care facility deaths: 50
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 647*
Number of tests reported last day: 268
Percent positive reported last day: 15.5%
Santa Rosa County cases by location*:
Milton: 6,596 (+14)
Navarre: 2,752 (+19)
Gulf Breeze: 2,516 (+7)
Pace: 1,118 (+5)
Jay: 425 (+5)
Bagdad: 29 (+2)
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,579,281
Florida residents: 1,550,444
Deaths: 24,274
Hospitalizations: 68,170*
*“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 as a result, 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.
Clear, Down Near Freezing Tonight
January 18, 2021
Here is your official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day forecast from NorthEscambia.com:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Local Legislative Delegation Meets Tuesday To Discuss ECUA, Local Funding Requests
January 18, 2021
The local legislation delegation will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss items that may go before the Florida Legislature this session.
The delegation will consider local bills, including an act that would implement term limits and oversight of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. The delegation will discuss legislative action ratifying the negotiated terms, requirements and amounts of the pension plan and collective bargaining agreement between the City of Pensacola and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 707.
Delegation members will also hear presentations from government entities, organizations, and take public comment on proposals for the 2021 regular session of the Florida Legislature.
The meeting will be Tuesday, January 19 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Paul Amos Performance Studio at 1000 College Boulevard in Pensacola.
The Escambia County legislative delegation consists of Sen. Doug Broxson, Rep. Michelle Salzman and Rep. Alex Andrade.
No Change To ECUA Schedule Due To MLK Day; Government Offices Closed
January 18, 2021
Here is a look at the government offices that are closed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, and the ECUA sanitation collection schedule.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Below is a listing of Escambia County offices and departments closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - All departments, including:
- West Florida Public Libraries (All locations – normal hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 19)
- The Escambia County Animal Shelter will be closed to the public. Animal Control will work emergency calls only.
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office
- Escambia County Area Transit
- The Supervisor of Elections Office
- Exceptions The Perdido Landfill will be open
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. However, residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual. Customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for more information.
TOWN OF CENTURY
Town of Century offices will closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.