Two New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Escambia, Santa Rosa

July 22, 2020

Two additional COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

Escambia County’s death was an 89-year old male, and the Santa Rosa County fatality was an 85-year old male. Neither were long-term care facility residents.

Escambia County cases increased 228 to 6,302. An additional 72 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 2,090.

Of the 1,336 tests results returned on Tuesday in Escambia County, 13.6% were positive and 11.3% were positive from 583 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.6%.

There were 230 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Wednesday, according to data from the three local hospitals. That is down from 244 on Tuesday.

Of the 63 deaths in Escambia County, 44 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 18 deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and two in a long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 379,619 cases including 374,920 Florida residents. There have been 22,243 hospitalizations* and 5,345 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 — 6,302 (+228 Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 733
Pensacola — 4,891 (+184)
Cantonment — 441 (+18)
Molino— 68 (+2)
Century — 47 (+1)
McDavid — 31 (+2)
Bellview — 9
Walnut Hill — 8
Perdido Key — 4
Gonzalez — 4
Current hospitalizations: 230 (-14)
Deaths — 63 (+1)
Male — 2,434
Female — 2,984
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 37

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 2,090 (+72 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 15
Milton — 879 (+30)
Gulf Breeze — 412 (+32)
Navarre — 333 (+8)
Pace — 192 (+1)
Jay — 73 (+4)
Bagdad — 3
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 121*
Deaths — 18 (+1)
Male — 998
Female — 1,042
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 36

Florida cases:

Total cases — 376,619
Florida residents — 374,920
Deaths — 5,345
Hospitalizations — 22,243*

*“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.

Good Chance Of Evening Showers And Thunderstorms

July 22, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of evening showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

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

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Escambia, Santa Rosa For Third Straight Day

July 21, 2020

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

Three additional COVID-19 deaths were reported Tuesday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the third straight day.

Escambia County’s death was an 88-year old female long-term care facility. The Santa Rosa County fatalities were a 37-year old male and a 70-year old male.

Escambia County cases increased 174 to 6,074. An additional 44 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 2,018.

Of the 1,085 tests results returned on Sunday in Escambia County, 12.6% were positive and 9.8% were positive from 412 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.2%.

There were 244 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as pf Tuesday, according to data from the three local hospitals

Of the 62 deaths in Escambia County, 44 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 13 deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and two in a long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 369,834 cases including 365,244 Florida residents. There have been 21,780 hospitalizations* and 5,206 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 — 6,074 (+174 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 714
Pensacola — 4,707 (+134)
Cantonment — 423 (+13)
Molino— 66 (+2)
Century — 46 (+2)
McDavid — 29 (+1)
Bellview — 9
Walnut Hill — 8
Perdido Key — 4
Gonzalez — 4
Current hospitalizations: 244 (+27)
Deaths — 62 (+1)
Male — 2,342
Female — 2,866
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 37

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 2,018 (+44 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 13
Milton — 849 (+16)
Gulf Breeze — 380 (+9)
Navarre — 325 (+7)
Pace — 191 (+3)
Jay — 69 (+1)
Bagdad — 3
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 113*
Deaths — 17 (+2)
Male — 966
Female — 1,009
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 36

Florida cases:

Total cases — 369,834
Florida residents — 365,244
Deaths — 5,206
Hospitalizations — 21,780*

*“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.

Hot, Increasing Rain Chances

July 21, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.

Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths, 135 New Cases Reported Monday In Escambia County

July 20, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE.

Three new COVID-19 deaths and 135 new cases were reported Monday in Escambia County by the Florida Department of Health.

Escambia County’s deaths were a 53-year old male, 79-year old female and a 40-year old male. One was a long-term facility resident.

Escambia County cases increased to 5,900 and Santa Rosa case county was up 67 to 1,976.

Of the 880 tests results returned on Sunday in Escambia County, 12.5% were positive and 16.4% were positive from 347 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.2%.

There were 217 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County, according to data from the three local hospitals.

Of the 61 deaths in Escambia County, 43 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 13 deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and two in a long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 360,394 cases including 355,899 Florida residents. There have been 21,263 hospitalizations* and 5,072 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 — 5,900 (+135 since Sunday)
Non-Florida residents — 655
Pensacola — 4,573 (+106)
Cantonment — 410 (+12)
Molino— 64 (+1)
Century — 44 (+2)
McDavid — 28 (+2)
Bellview — 9
Walnut Hill — 8 (+1)
Perdido Key — 4
Gonzalez — 4 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 217
Deaths — 61 (+3)
Male — 2,284
Female — 2,786
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 37

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 1,976 (+67 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 13
Milton — 833 (+29)
Gulf Breeze — 380 (+9)
Navarre — 318 (+6)
Pace — 188 (+9)
Jay — 68 (+6)
Bagdad — 3
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 103*
Deaths — 15
Male — 941
Female — 985
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 36

Florida cases:

Total cases — 360,394
Florida residents — 355,899
Deaths — 5,072
Hospitalizations — 21,263*

*“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.

Hot, Humid, Maybe Some Thunder To Start Your Week

July 20, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Saturday: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Sunday: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%

10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Tuesday At Carver Park In Cantonment

July 20, 2020

The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a food distribution on Tuesday, July 21 at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street. There will be 10,000 pounds of food distributed, including meats, fresh fruits, vegetables and more.

The food distribution will begin at 3 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. Line up on Webb Street facing north.

Pictured: A 10,000 pound food giveaway that was held June 23 at Carver Park in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

One New COVID-19 Death And 208 Cases Reported Sunday In Escambia; Two Additional Deaths In Santa Rosa

July 19, 2020

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

One new COVID-19 death and 208 new cases were reported Sunday in Escambia County, while 87 new cases and two deaths were reported in Santa Rosa County.

Escambia County’s death was an 88-year old female that was a long term care facility resident. Santa Rosa’s two deaths were females are 78 and 81. One was a long-term care facility resident.

Escambia County cases increased to 5,765 and Santa Rosa case county was at 1,909.

Of the 1,761 tests results returned on Saturday, 9.6% were positive in Escambia County and 14.6% were positive from 510 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.2%.

As of Saturday, there were 217 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County, according to data from the three local hospitals.

Of the 57 deaths in Escambia County, 42 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 13 deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and two in a long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 350,047 cases including 345,612 Florida residents. There have been 20,971 hospitalizations* and 4,982 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 — 5,765 (+208 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 655
Pensacola — 4,467 (+171)
Cantonment — 398 (+12)
Molino— 63 (+1)
Century — 42 (+1)
McDavid — 26 (+2)
Bellview — 9
Walnut Hill — 7 (+1)
Perdido Key — 4
Gonzalez — 3 (+1)
Current hospitalizations: 217 (+15)
Deaths — 58 (+1)
Male — 2,234
Female — 2,724
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 37

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 1,909 (+87 since Saturday)
Non-Florida residents — 11
Milton — 802 (+38)
Gulf Breeze — 371 (+18)
Navarre — 312 (+13)
Pace — 179 (+9)
Jay — 62 (+4)
Bagdad — 3
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 103*
Deaths — 15 (+2)
Male — 907
Female — 952
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 36

Florida cases:

Total cases — 350,047
Florida residents — 345,612
Deaths — 4,982
Hospitalizations — 20,971*

*“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.

Here’s A Look At The Weather Week Ahead

July 19, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Alabama’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Ends Today

July 19, 2020

Alabama’s 15th annual back to school sales tax holiday is underway.

It ends at midnight Sunday, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books and clothing free of the state’s four percent sales or use tax.

Most individual cities and counties are also waiving local sales taxes.

Exempt items include:

  • clothing priced at $100 or less per article;
  • school supplies valued at $50 or less per item;
  • books that cost $30 or less per book; and
  • tablets, laptops, computers and printers with a selling price of $750 or less.

For a detailed list, click or tap here.

Forida’s school tax holiday is August 7-9.

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