FDOH Reports 98 Additional COVID-19 Cases In Escambia County
November 30, 2020
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There were 98 additional COVID-19 cases in Escambia County reported Sunday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 16,675 (+98)
Non-Florida residents: 1,796
Total deaths: 304
Long-term care facility deaths : 140
Current hospitalizations: 109 (+10)
Number of tests last day: 895
Percent positive last day: 8.9%
Percent positive last week: 9.0%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 12,247 (+68)
Cantonment: 1,271 (+9)
Century: 956 (+1)
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 201 (+2)
McDavid: 98
Bellview: 26
Walnut Hill: 18
Perdido Key: 14
Gonzalez: 9
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 7,451 (+48)
Non-Florida residents: 95
Total deaths: 102
Long-term care facility deaths: 23
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 429*
Number of tests last day: 253
Percent positive last day: 15.6%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 3,929 (+22)
Gulf Breeze: 1,258 (+12)
Navarre: 1,240 (+13)
Pace: 601 (+2)
Jay: 190 (+1)
Bagdad: 17
Florida cases:
Total cases: 992,660
Florida residents: 976,944
Deaths: 18,500
Hospitalizations: 54,706*
*“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.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Anhydrous Ammonia And Nitric Oxide Leak For Hours From Ascend After Power Outage, FDEP Says
November 29, 2020
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An unknown amount of anhydrous ammonia and nitric oxide were released into the air at the Ascend Performance Materials plant in Gonzalez following a power outage.
At 11:50 p.m. Friday, the power failed at the plant on Old Chemstrand Road due to an equipment failure.
That led to the release of anhydrous ammonia at the chemical facility for over three hours, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The power failure also led to the release of nitric oxide from a thermal reduction unit, according to FDEP. The leak was ongoing as of 6:44 p.m. Saturday, according to FDEP.
Nitric oxide and anhydrous ammonia can both be harmful or fatal if inhaled in high concentrations. There was no indication that leaks at Ascend presented any danger outside the plant, and there were no injuries reported.
Rain, Possible Severe Storms For Sunday; Freezing Weather For Monday And Tuesday Nights
November 29, 2020
Freezing temperatures are likely Monday and Tuesday nights north of I-10.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Escambia Records Three New COVID-19 Deaths, 108 New Cases
November 29, 2020
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There were 108 additional COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in Escambia County reported Saturday by the Florida Department of Health.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 16,578 (+108)
Non-Florida residents: 1,785
Total deaths: 304 (+3)
Long-term care facility deaths : 140 (+2)
Current hospitalizations: 99 (+9)
Number of tests last day: 924
Percent positive last day: 9.9%
Percent positive last week: 8.6%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 12,179 (+149)
Cantonment: 1,262 (+8)
Century: 955 (+1)
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 199 (+2)
McDavid: 98
Bellview: 26
Walnut Hill: 18
Perdido Key: 14
Gonzalez: 9
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 7,403 (+48)
Non-Florida residents: 95
Total deaths: 102
Long-term care facility deaths: 23 (+1)
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 426*
Number of tests last day: 308
Percent positive last day: 13.4%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 3,929 (+22)
Gulf Breeze: 1,258 (+12)
Navarre: 1,240 (+13)
Pace: 601 (+2)
Jay: 190 (+1)
Bagdad: 17
Florida cases:
Total cases: 985,297
Florida residents: 969,813
Deaths: 18,442
Hospitalizations: 54,591*
*“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.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Turning Much Colder With Freezing Temps Next Week, But First Rain And Storms
November 28, 2020
It’s turning much colder next week with temperatures plunging into the upper 20s in Escambia County north of I-10.
There will be some showers for Saturday, but Sunday looks like a total washout. There is also a chance of severe showers and storms on Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday will bring winter like temperatures, with highs in the low 50s and those cold nights around 29 (a little warmer closer toward the coast).
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Showers likely after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Atmore Man Murdered, Police Searching For Suspect
November 28, 2020
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One man was shot and killed in Atmore Friday afternoon, and police are continuing to search for a suspect.
Just before 4:30 p.m. the Atmore Police Department received a 911 call reporting that one person had been shot at 163 Harris Street. Atmore officers arrived to find the male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks.
The male victim was transported by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital where he later passed away.
“Atmore Police has identified a person of interest and is currently seeking his whereabouts,” Brooks said.
Further information has not been released as the investigation continues.
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247 New COVID-19 Cases, Two New Deaths Reported In Two Days In Escambia County
November 28, 2020
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There were 247 additional COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in Escambia County as reported Friday by the Florida Department of Health.
All numbers in this story reflect data for a two day period because the FDOH did not issue a report on Thanksgiving Day.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 16,470 (+247)
Non-Florida residents: 1,778
Total deaths: 301 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths : 138
Current hospitalizations: 90 (+1)
Number of tests last day: 982
Percent positive last day: 5.2%
Percent positive last week: 8.6%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 12,030 (+176)
Cantonment: 1,254 (+29)
Century: 954 (+1)
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 197 (+2)
McDavid: 98 (+1)
Bellview: 26 (+1)
Walnut Hill: 18
Perdido Key: 14
Gonzalez: 9 (+1)
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 7,355 (+163)
Non-Florida residents: 96
Total deaths: 102 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths: 23 (+1)
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 425*
Number of tests last day: 405
Percent positive last day: 15.27%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 3,907 (+53)
Gulf Breeze: 1,246 (Monday) (+18)
Navarre: 1,227 (+49)
Pace: 599 (+4)
Jay: 189 (+5)
Bagdad: 17
Florida cases:
Total cases: 979,020
Florida residents: 963,751
Deaths: 18,363
Hospitalizations: 54,457*
*“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.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
Rain Chance Through Sunday Night, Then Winter Like Temps Arrive
November 27, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 58. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Florida CFO: Be Scam Aware With Black Friday Shopping
November 27, 2020
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is warning consumers on this Black Friday to beware of potential scams surrounding and offering tips to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft.
- If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. Be careful of unfamiliar merchants and be extra wary of items listed at prices well below those of other shops. The ultimate bargain may really be bogus or stolen goods.
- Use a credit card instead of cash or debit. Credit cards offer consumer protection if things go wrong with a purchase.
- Be careful of credit and coupon offers. Those last-minute deals that offer discounts in exchange for opening up a new credit account can be a trap to make you divulge financial information.
- Watch your account balances. Monitor your checking, savings, credit and any others for unauthorized charges or deposits. Report any suspicious activity immediately.
““Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year and, even with more Floridians turning to online shopping this year, it is imperative to protect yourself from Black Friday fraud and scams. Scammers are constantly using new tricks to steal your hard-earned money but the best defense is to know the warning signs of a scam before you fall victim,” Patronis said.
Chance Of Rain Sticks Around Through Sunday; Then It’s Turning Colder
November 26, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Patchy dense fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 58. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.