SRSO’s New Bloodhound Puppy Needs A Name

September 10, 2020

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has a new bloodhound K-9 puppy, and he needs a name.

They are accepting name suggestions for the 8-week old male puppy through noon Friday. The handler will go through the submissions and pick the winner.

The SRSO’s other two bloodhounds, also named by the public, are Coppy and Zinc, but the new pup’s name does not have to relate to metal.

You can make you suggestion on the SRSO’s Facebook page. Click or tap here.

There are a few basic rules:

• Only names on the Facebook post will be considered.

• On same name posts, first on the list by date and time will be considered.

• The bloodhound is a boy.

• One name per post.

• Contest ends Friday, September 11 at noon.

The winner will be contacted for a meet and greet with the pup, photos on the SRSO Facebook page, and a special prize.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Tropical Update: Active Atlantic

September 10, 2020

Tropical Storm Paulette and Tropical Storm Rene both continue to move through the Atlantic.

It appears both eventually curve north, becoming “fish storms” and have no impact on the United States.

The latest on both storms is in the graphics on this page.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Two New Deaths, 91 Additional COVID-19 Cases Reported Wednesday In Escambia, Santa Rosa

September 9, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

There were 91 new COVID-19 confirmed positives and two additional deaths reported in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties Wednesday, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The Escambia County death was an 82-year old female long-term care facility resident, and the Santa Rosa County death was an 80-year old female.

Escambia County cases increased by 59 to 11,634. An additional 32 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,990.

Of the 945 tests results returned in Escambia County, 5% were positive, and 8% were positive from 399 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 5.4%.

There were 84 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Wednesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.

Of the 194 deaths in Escambia County, 93 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 60 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and 12 in a long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 652,148 cases including 644,517 Florida residents. There have been 40,517 hospitalizations* and 12,115 deaths. 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 cases:

Total cases — 11,634 (+59)
Non-Florida residents — 1,029
Pensacola —8,510 (+39)
Century — 923
—-including 771 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 844 (+9)
Molino— 136 (+1)
McDavid — 68 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 17
Bellview — 12
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 7
Current hospitalizations: 84 (-10)
Deaths — 194 (+1)
Male — 5,131
Female — 5,380
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 4,990 (+32)
Non-Florida residents — 48
Milton — 2,660 (+14)
Gulf Breeze — 715
Navarre — 624 (+5)
Pace — 390
Jay — 139
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 293*
Deaths — 60 (+1)
Male — 2,740
Female — 2,194
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40

Florida cases:

Total cases — 652,148
Florida residents — 644,781
Deaths — 12,115
Hospitalizations — 40,517*

*“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. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently 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.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Free Produce Box Giveaway Today At Highland Baptist In Molino

September 9, 2020

A free produce distribution will be held Wednesday afternoon at Highland Baptist Church in Molino.

It will take place from 5-6 p.m., or while supplies last at the church, 6240 Highway 95A in Molino. It is limited to one box per vehicle, rain or shine. The produce is being provided in conjunction with the USDA and Gulf Coast Produce.

The church will also hold the produce giveaway on Wednesday, September 16 from 5-6 p.m.

For more information call (850) 587-5174.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

25 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday In Escambia County, No Additional Deaths

September 9, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

There were 39 new COVID-19 confirmed positives and no additional deaths reported in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties Tuesday, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Escambia County cases increased by 23 to 11,544. An additional 14 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,958.

Of the 314 tests results returned in Escambia County, 8.5% were positive, and 7.6% were positive from 110 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 5.4%.

There were 94 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Tuesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.

Of the 193 deaths in Escambia County, 92 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 58 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and 12 in a long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 650,092 cases including 642,775 Florida residents. There have been 40,195 hospitalizations* and 11,915 deaths. 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 cases:

Total cases — 11,575 (+31)
Non-Florida residents — 1,023
Pensacola —8,471 (+25)
Century — 920
—-including 771 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 835 (+5)
Molino— 135
McDavid — 67
Walnut Hill — 17
Bellview — 12
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 7
Current hospitalizations: 94 (+1)
Deaths — 193
Male — 5,107
Female — 5,351
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 4,958 (+8)
Non-Florida residents — 44
Milton — 2,646 (+7)
Gulf Breeze — 717
Navarre — 619 (+2)
Pace — 390
Jay — 139
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 287*
Deaths — 59
Male — 2,724
Female — 2,182
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40

Florida cases:

Total cases — 650,092
Florida residents — 642,775
Deaths — 11,915
Hospitalizations — 40,195*

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

23 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday In Escambia County, No Additional Deaths

September 8, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

There were 37 new COVID-19 confirmed positives and no additional deaths reported in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties Monday, according to the Florida Department of Health. The number of test results returned on Monday was also down.

Escambia County cases increased by 23 to 11,544. An additional 14 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,950.

Of the 413 tests results returned in Escambia County, 6% were positive, and 6.3% were positive from 253 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 5.4%.

There were 93 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Monday, according to data from the three local hospitals.

Statewide, there were 648,269 cases including 640,978Florida residents. There have been 40,083 hospitalizations* and 11,871 deaths. 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 cases:

Total cases — 11,544 (+23)
Non-Florida residents — 1,023
Pensacola —8,446 (+20)
Century — 920
—-including 771 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 830
Molino— 135
McDavid — 66
Walnut Hill — 17 (+1)
Bellview — 12
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 7
Current hospitalizations: 93 (+6)
Deaths — 193
Male — 5,095
Female — 5,332
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 4,950 (+14)
Non-Florida residents — 43
Milton — 2,639 (+4)
Gulf Breeze — 717 (+3)
Navarre — 617
Pace — 391 (+1)
Jay — 139
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 285*
Deaths — 59
Male — 2,784
Female — 2,174
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40

Florida cases:

Total cases — 648,269
Florida residents — 640,978
Deaths — 11,871
Hospitalizations — 40,083*

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Chance Of Showers Returns To Our Forecast Into The Week

September 8, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Clear, About 70 Monday Night

September 7, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

84 New COVID-19 Cases, No Additional Deaths Reported In Area Sunday

September 7, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST.

There were 84 new COVID-19 confirmed positives and no additional deaths reported in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties Sunday, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Escambia County cases increased by 39 to 11,521. An additional 45 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,936..

Of the 924 tests results returned in Escambia County, 4.3% were positive, and 10.5% were positive from 382 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 5.4%.

There were 87 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Sunday, according to data from the three local hospitals.

Statewide, there were 646,431 cases including 639,166 Florida residents. There have been 40,024 hospitalizations* and 11,849 deaths. 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 cases:

Total cases — 11,521 (+39)
Non-Florida residents — 1,022
Pensacola —8,426 (+27)
Century — 920
—-including 771 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 830 (+11)
Molino— 135
McDavid — 66
Walnut Hill — 16
Bellview — 12
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 7
Current hospitalizations: 87 (-13)
Deaths — 193
Male — 5,086
Female — 5,315
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 4,936 (+45)
Non-Florida residents — 43
Milton — 2,635 (+20)
Gulf Breeze — 714 (+2)
Navarre — 617 (+4)
Pace — 390 (+7)
Jay — 139 (+2)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 281*
Deaths — 59
Male — 2,716
Female — 2,164
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40

Florida cases:

Total cases — 646,431
Florida residents — 639,166
Deaths — 11,849
Hospitalizations — 40,024*

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Upper 60s Tonight, Sunny And 90 For Labor Day

September 6, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.