Tropical Double Threat In The Gulf: Tropical Storm Laura Forms; Second Tropical Storm To Form
August 21, 2020
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All eyes are on a tropical double threat as there will likely be two tropical storms, or possibly hurricanes, in the Gulf of Mexico by early next week.
Tropical Storm Laura in the tropical Atlantic headed west-northwest and continues to not be well organized this morning. The current track brings this system into the eastern Gulf as a hurricane early next week. There remains too much uncertainty at this point to pin down potential local impacts, outside of an increasing ripcurrent risk.
Tropical Depression #14 is currently moving northwest near the coast of Honduras and is expected to enter the southern Gulf of Mexico later this weekend. Again, it’s too early to determine impacts here locally (if any) at this point.
There is a lot of uncertainty in the track and intensity of these systems. It’s tough to pinpoint specifics at this point. Rain chances and winds will be driven significantly by the track of these systems.
The latest specific information is the graphics on this page.
Free School Supply Giveaway Friday Afternoon At Bratt Church
August 21, 2020
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold a school supply giveaway on Friday.
“We will have drawstring bags filled with supplies for elementary school students and serve Kona Ice, all on us,” said Courtney Lambert, First Baptist Church Bratt Children’s Committee chairperson. “Just drive into our parking lot anywhere between 4-6 and pick up your free supplies and a nice treat.”
There is a limited quantity of school supplies available. The church is located at 4570 Highway 4, just west of the Travis Nelson Park.
File photo.
Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms
August 21, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday: Nine New COVID-19 Deaths, 134 Cases In Two County Area
August 20, 2020
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There were nine new COVID-19 deaths reported Thursday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and 134 total new cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were men ages 46, 48, 64, and 79, and two men both age 63. One was a long-term care facility resident. The Santa Rosa deaths were women ages 30 and 66, and a 79 year-old man.
Escambia County cases increased to 10,595. An additional 38 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,341.
Of the 1,304 tests results returned on Wednesday in Escambia County, 6.8% were positive, and 8.9% were positive from 390 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 10.6%.
There were 163 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Wednesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 170 deaths in Escambia County, 84 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 50 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 588,407 cases including 582,407 Florida residents. There have been 35,650 hospitalizations* and 10,049 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 — 10,595 (+96 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 943
Pensacola —7,742 (+79)
Century — 889 (+5)
—-including 761 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 735 (+4)
Molino— 119
McDavid — 58 (+4)
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 163 (+5)
Deaths — 170 (+6)
Male — 4,695
Female — 4,858
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,341 (+38 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 40
Milton — 2,375 (+12)
Gulf Breeze — 637 (+10)
Navarre — 526 (+9)
Pace — 333 (+3)
Jay — 115 (+1 data adjustment)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 239*
Deaths — 53 (+3)
Male — 2,4443
Female — 1,851
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 588,602
Florida residents — 582,407
Deaths — 10,049
Hospitalizations — 35,650*
*“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.
Rain Chance For Thursday Night
August 20, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Windy.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: Five COVID-19 Deaths, 94 New Cases In Escambia County
August 19, 2020
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There were five new COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday in Escambia County and 94 new cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were women ages 52 and 61, and a 73-year old male. One was a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased to 10,499. An additional 39 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,303.
Of the 846 tests results returned on Tuesday in Escambia County, 9.9% were positive, and 12.1% were positive from 283 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 10.6%.
There were 158 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Tuesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 164 deaths in Escambia County, 83 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 47 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 584,047 cases including 577.891 Florida residents. There have been 35,200 hospitalizations* and 9,932 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 — 10,499 (+94 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 940
Pensacola —7,663 (+73)
Century — 884 (+5)
—-including 759 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 731 (+9)
Molino— 119 (+2)
McDavid — 54 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 158 (-13)
Deaths — 164 (+5)
Male — 4,659
Female — 4,798
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,303 (+39 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 40
Milton — 2,363 (+27)
Gulf Breeze — 627 (+6)
Navarre — 517 (+2)
Pace — 330 (+6)
Jay — 116 (+3)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 236*
Deaths — 50
Male — 2,424
Female — 1,831
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 584,047
Florida residents — 577,891
Deaths — 9,932
Hospitalizations — 35,200*
*“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.
More Mid-week Showers And Thunderstorms Possible Today
August 19, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Free Produce Box Giveaway Today At Highland Baptist In Molino
August 19, 2020
A free produce distribution will 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, August 26 from 5-6 p.m.
For more information call (850) 587-5174.
10 New Deaths, Just 115 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday In Escambia, Santa Rosa
August 18, 2020
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There were 10 new COVID-19 deaths reported Tuesday in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties but just 115 new cases, according to the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were men ages 69, 70, 84, 86, and females ages 41, 68 and 68. Two were long-term care facility residents. The Santa Rosa County deaths were men ages 69 and 75, and a 79-year old female.
Escambia County cases increased to 10,405. An additional 27 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,264..
Of the 656 tests results returned on Monday in Escambia County, 11.2% were positive, and 11.8% were positive from 268 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.5%.
There were 158 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Tuesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 159 deaths in Escambia County, 82 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 47 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and nine in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 579,932 cases including 573,811 Florida residents. There have been 34,695 hospitalizations* and 9,758 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 — 10,405 (+88 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 936
Pensacola —7,590 (+64)
Century — 879 (+8)
—-including 761 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 723 (+12)
Molino— 117 (+1)
McDavid — 53 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 15
Bellview — 11
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 158 (-13)
Deaths — 159 (+7)
Male — 4,613
Female — 4,752
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 39
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,264 (+27 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 39
Milton — 2,346 (+20)
Gulf Breeze — 621 (+7)
Navarre — 515 (+1)
Pace — 324 (+1)
Jay — 113 (-2 data adjustment)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 227*
Deaths — 50 (+3)
Male — 2,407
Female — 1,810
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 40
Florida cases:
Total cases — 579,932
Florida residents — 573,811
Deaths — 9,758
Hospitalizations — 34,695*
*“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.
It’s Primary Election Day: Here’s What You Need To Know
August 18, 2020
Today, August 18, is election day in Escambia County. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Here is what you need to know, including some tips in response to COVID-19, that you need to know from Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford:
- The health and safety of our community – including voters, poll workers and staff is our top concern.
- Voters and election workers are reminded to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like COVID 19 by taking everyday precautions.
- Please bring your own mask – our election workers will be wearing theirs.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided at check-in, as well as a disposable stylus to sign your name.
- Feel free to bring your own blue or black ink pen to mark your ballot.
- Please help us by practicing social distancing while in line and voting. We will be limiting the number of people inside the polling room and sanitizing the surfaces regularly.
- Not all voters are eligible to vote in the primary due to Florida’s closed partisan primary elections, and Escambia County’s single-member districts. Check EscambiaVotes.gov for more information.
- Registration books closed on July 20. New registrations and party changes for this election may not be made at the polls.
- If you are unsure of your registration status, call 595-3900, check EscambiaVotes.gov, or e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.com.
- Confirm the location of your polling place. It is listed on your sample ballot, voter information card, online at EscambiaVotes.gov target=”_blank”, or call 595-3900.
- Photo and signature ID is required for all voters. If you do not present one of the 12 approved forms of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
- Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
- Election Day pick-ups of Vote-by-Mail ballots are reserved for emergencies.
- You may not return your completed vote-by-mail ballot to your precinct on Election Day – it must be returned to the Elections Office by 7 p.m.
- If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot but did not to return it, you can at your polling place. Though not required, we request that you bring your unvoted ballot package so it can be cancelled.
- Early voting ends on Saturday, August 15. If you have not yet voted or did not request a vote-by-mail ballot, you must go to your designated precinct on Election Day.