Mosquito Spraying Planned For Tonight In These Locations
October 7, 2020
Escambia County Mosquito Control has multiple spray areas planned for Wednesday night in Commission Districts 1, 3 and 5. Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m.
In general, the spray areas are located:
- Highway 4 to the Alabama state line between Highway 99 in Bratt and Highway 29 in Century
- East of Highway 29 between Becks Lake Road and Quintette Road
- West of Highway 29 between I-10 and West Nine Mile Road
- East of Chemstrand Road between East Nine Mile Road and East Ten Mile and Pate Street
- Esat of Dog Track Road between Gulf Beach Highway and Highway 98
Maps are attached (Please note the maps we received from the county are small and low quality).
This was originally planned for Tuesday, but was rescheduled to Wednesday due to rain.
Hurricane Delta Continues Toward Louisiana
October 7, 2020
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The forecast track for Hurricane Delta continues to move to the west as winds in the storm have increased slightly to 90 mph.
Northwest Florida, south Alabama and even New Orleans are now outside the cone. A hurricane watch is in effect for much of the Louisiana coast, with landfall expected sometime by Friday night.
The National Weather Service of Mobile is forecasting potential local impacts in Escambia County to include 1-3 inches of rain, gusts up to 20 mph, high risk of rip currents, high surf, minor coastal flooding and the possibility of isolated tornados Friday evening through Saturday morning.
“Escambia County is continuing to prepare for Hurricane Delta as though the storm is coming our area,” Emergency Manager Eric Gilmore said. “We are encouraging residents to prepare their storm kits and finalize their storm plans in the event that the track shifts eastward.”
Local officials are encouraging residents to check storm drains and ditches near their homes for possible blockages due to Sally debris. There is a small chance of isolated tornadoes.
While track could moves slightly back to the east, forecasters say that is very unlikely. Unlike Sally, Hurricane Delta has clear steering factors in place.
Hurricane Delta made its first landfall Wednesday morning on the Yucatan Peninsula.
The latest information on the Hurricane Delta is in the graphics on this page.
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Warm, Chance Of Showers For Wednesday
October 7, 2020
For the latest updated on Hurricane Delta, click here.
A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia County in Florida. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
No New Deaths, 18 More COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday In Escambia County
October 7, 2020
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The Florida Department of Health on Tuesday reported no new deaths and 18 more COVID-19 cases in Escambia County.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 12,512 (+18)
Non-Florida residents: 1,146
Total deaths: 243
Long-term care facility deaths : 113
Current hospitalizations: 50 (-4)
Number of tests last day: 627
Percent positive last day: 2.3%
Percent positive last week: 2.7%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 9,148 (+9)
Cantonment: 936 (+1)
Century: 933
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 149
McDavid: 74
Walnut Hill: 18
Bellview: 16
Gonzalez: 7
Perdido Key: 7
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 5,464 (+27)
Non-Florida residents: 51
Total deaths: 77 (-1 data adjustment)
Long-term care facility deaths: 17
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 327*
Number of tests last day: 178
Percent positive last day: 12.8%
Santa County cases by location:
Milton: 2,841 (+20)
Gulf Breeze: 790 (+1)
Navarre: 687 (+1)
Pace: 454 (+3)
Jay: 155
Bagdad: 12
Florida cases:
Total cases: 720,125
Florida residents: 711,358
Deaths: 14,767
Hospitalizations: 45,005*
*“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.
Category 4 Hurricane Delta Track Shifts Slightly Westward
October 6, 2020
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Hurricane Delta’s wind decreased to 130 mph as of the 10 p.m. advisory. That is is still a Category 4, but down from 145 mph earlier in the day Tuesday.
As of the 4 p.m. update, Northwest Florida is out of the cone of uncertainty as the forecasted track shifted slightly westward. However, there is still uncertainty about the track and intensity at this time, and residents of Escambia County should continue to monitor the storm. Additional track changes are likely before landfall.
The National Hurricane Center believes it will weaken slightly as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast late this week.
“Even if Delta makes landfall to our west, the local area will still see a threat for storm surge, dangerous surf/rip currents, heavy rain, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes,” the local National Weather Service in Mobile said.
Now is the time to review your hurricane plan and restock any items you may have used during Hurricane Sally.
The latest information on the Hurricane Delta is in the graphics on this page.
Florida Voter Registration Deadline Extended Until 6 PM After Website Failure
October 6, 2020
Secretary of State Laurel Lee has extended the voter registration deadline after the state’s online portal crashed on Monday.
Any applications received on Florida’s Online Voter Registration system today, October 6, before 6 p.m. central time, will be included in the registration for the November 3 general election. Paper applications postmarked by today, Tuesday, October 6, will also be included. Additionally, any applications received in person today, Tuesday, October 6, 2020, before 7 p.m. local time, through the following channels will be accepted.
- Escambia County Supervisors of Elections Office (open until 7 p.m.)
- Local Tax Collector’s Offices
- Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ Driver’s License Offices
Address changes can be made after the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.gov and click Am I Registered? to check.
Escambia Mosquito Spraying Canceled For Tonight
October 6, 2020
UPDATE: Mosquito spraying in Escambia County has been canceled tonight due to rain.
Escambia County Mosquito Control has multiple spray areas planned for tonight in Commission Districts 1, 3 and 5. Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m.
In general, the spray areas are located:
- Highway 4 to the Alabama state line between Highway 99 in Bratt and Highway 29 in Century
- East of Highway 29 between Becks Lake Road and Quintette Road
- West of Highway 29 between I-10 and West Nine Mile Road
- East of Chemstrand Road between East Nine Mile Road and East Ten Mile and Pate Street
- Esat of Dog Track Road between Gulf Beach Highway and Highway 98
Maps are attached (Please note the maps we received from the county are small and low quality).
Century Man Charged With A Hate Crime Related Battery And Robbery
October 6, 2020
A Century man has been charged with two hate crime related felony offenses after he allegedly used his vehicle to strike a man, stole his bicycle and called him a racial slur.
William Johnathan Hamilton, 30, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of hate crime related aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and hate crime related robbery with a deadly weapon.
The victim was riding his bicycle down Alger Road when Hamilton allegedly drove at him at a high rate of speed. The victim turned into a grassy area to avoid being hit.
Hamilton then yelled “get in the middle of the road (racial slur) so I can run your (vulgarity) over” before hitting the victim and causing him to fall from his bicycle, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Hamilton exited his vehicle, grabbed the victim’s $150 Mongoose Cruiser bicycle and threw it in the back of his truck, along with the victim’s Nike slides, the report continues.
The victim told deputies that Hamilton had always been friendly toward him until he give the victim a card that stated Hamilton was a member of the Klu Klux Klan. That let to an argument because the victim was upset that Hamilton claimed to a be a KKK member, the arrest report continues.
Hamilton was also arrested on outstanding warrants for two counts of aggravated battery and felony criminal mischief for an unrelated incident back in July.
The victim told deputies Hamilton intentionally hit his Mercedes on Salters Lake Road in Century, causing about $9,000 in damage. At one time, the victim’s ex-wife was dating Hamilton, the arrest report notes.
Hamilton was released from the Escambia County Jail Monday on a $5,000 bond.
Today Is The Last Day For Escambia County Businesses To Apply For COVID-19 Grants
October 6, 2020
Applications close at 8 p.m. Tuesday for Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grants
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Applications are accepted online at myescambia.com/CARES and at several physical locations throughout the county.
Those needing assistance or who do not have access to the internet and wish to apply with paper forms instead of online can visit one of the four fully-staffed application assistance centers located throughout the county.
These locations will be staffed for in-person application assistance Tuesday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. -
- Century Branch Library, 7991 N. Century Blvd.
- Florida SBDC at the University of West Florida, 9999 University Pkwy., Building 8
- Studer Community Institute, 220 W. Garden St., Suite 301
- Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto St.
Businesses wishing to apply for this grant will need to supply:
- Fully completed application, including certifications, affirmations, acknowledgements.
- State of Florida active business registration from SunBiz.org is registered in Escambia County effective October 2019 (will need to confirm still in business as of date of application and is expected to return to full operations after local and state emergency guidelines during COVID‐19 are rescinded). If the business is not registered in SunBiz, a business license or documentation with an Escambia County address will be required.
- Documentation of any PPP funding (must be less than $10,000 to be eligible).
- Copy of owner’s Driver’s License, state ID or passport.
- Entire 2019 tax return.
- IRS Form 941 first quarter 2020.
- A completed and signed IRS W‐9 form.
- Provide attestation that request is valid and truthful.
To qualify for the grant, businesses will need to show proof:
- The business cannot be publicly traded.
- Must be current on ad valorem taxes, if any.
- No current unpaid code enforcement liens or violation of federal, state, or local laws/ordinances.
- Less than 50 full or part-time employees.
- Must have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 after March 1, 2020.
- Received less than $10,000 in Payroll Protection Program loans from Small Business Administration.
Escambia County has allocated more than $7.5 million of CARES Act funding to provide grants of $7,500 for businesses with 0-25 employees and $15,000 for businesses that have 26-50 employees. Escambia CARES Business Emergency Financial Assistance Grants will be dispersed on a first-qualified, first-served basis until funding has been exhausted.
Rain Chances Build, Temperatures Rise
October 6, 2020
For the latest updated on Hurricane Delta, click here.
A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia County in Florida. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.