Tropical Storms Kyle And Josephine Won’t Be A Problem For Us
August 15, 2020
Two tropical storms are churning in the Atlantic, but neither will be a problem for the United States.
Tropical Storm Kyle formed Friday night off the U.S. East Coast. Both tropical storms are expected to head out in the Atlantic. Details on Kyle and Josephine are in the graphics on this page.
Friday: Seven New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Two-County Area
August 14, 2020
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There were seven additional COVID-19 deaths were reported in the two-county area Friday, according to the Florida Department of Health.
In Escambia County, six fatalities were men ages 72, 79, and 86, and women ages 59, 71, and 80. The Santa Rosa County death was a 78-year old female.
Escambia County cases increased 85 to 10,122. An additional 37 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,125.
Of the 1,018 tests results returned on Thursday in Escambia County, 7.9% were positive, and 9.8% were positive from 378 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.5%.
There were 193 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Friday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 147 deaths in Escambia County, 79 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 45 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 563,285 cases including 557,337 Florida residents. There have been 33,155 hospitalizations* and 9,141 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 — 10,122 (+85 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 909
Pensacola —7,379 (+69)
Century — 865 (+3)
—-including at least 759 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 698 (+7)
Molino— 115 (+1)
McDavid — 52 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 13
Bellview — 11 (+1)
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 193
Deaths — 147 (+6)
Male — 4,442
Female — 4,579
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,125 (+37 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 36
Milton — 2,273 (+10)
Gulf Breeze — 597 (+6)
Navarre — 501 (+17)
Pace — 317 (+2)
Jay — 111 (+2)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 202*
Deaths — 45 (+1)
Male — 2,329
Female — 1,715
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 563,285
Florida residents — 557,337
Deaths — 9,141
Hospitalizations — 33,155*
*“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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
August 14, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Escambia COVID-19 Cases Pass 10,000; Seven New Deaths In Two-County Area
August 13, 2020
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The number of reported COVID-19 cases in Escambia County passed the 10,000 mark Thursday as seven new deaths were reported in the two-county area, according to the Florida Department of Health.
Escambia County cases increased 104 to 10,053 with four new deaths. An additional 35 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,088 with three additional deaths.
Of the 889 tests results returned on Wednesday in Escambia County, 9.9% were positive, and 7.9% were positive from 387 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 16.3%.
There were 193 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Thursday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 141 deaths in Escambia County, 74 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 44 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 557,137 cases including 551,232 Florida residents. There have been 32,537 hospitalizations* and 8,913 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 — 10,035 (+104 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 906
Pensacola —7,308 (84)
Century — 862 (+2)
—-including at least 759 Century prison inmates (+6)
Cantonment — 691 (+6)
Molino— 114 (+3)
McDavid — 51
Walnut Hill — 13
Bellview — 10
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 193 (-5)
Deaths — 141 (+4)
Male — 4,442
Female — 4,579
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,088 (+35 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 35
Milton — 2,263 (+14)
Gulf Breeze — 591 (+4)
Navarre — 484 (+6)
Pace — 315 (+5)
Jay — 109 (+1)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 202*
Deaths — 44 (+3)
Male — 2,329
Female — 1,715
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 557,137
Florida residents — 551,232
Deaths — 8,913
Hospitalizations — 32,537*
*“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.
Is Your Student Enrolled in Escambia County Remote Learning? The ECSD Want To Hear From You About Lunch
August 13, 2020
When school begins on August 24 in Escambia, parents of children that enrolled in remote learning can pick up a school lunch. The Escambia County School District needs input now from those parents to decide how the program will work.
To help the ECSD Food Service Department plan how many meals to prepare, they need to know how many families plan to utilize this resource. In order to designate pick-up locations, they would also like to know learn from parents which school locations would be the most convenient.
Parents with students who have picked distance learning are asked to go into their Focus Parent Portal Account by Monday, August 17 and complete a meal pick up form for each students. The feedback received will help the Food Service Department determine the final distribution sites based on need.
Here’s some information to help parents make their decision:
- Meal pick up is only for students enrolled in the Escambia County School District.
- Breakfast and lunch food items will be distributed together in the same visit.
- Pick-up times vary based on school sites: Tentative times are: elementary school sites will be open 6:30 – 7:00 a.m., middle school sites will be open 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. and high school sites will be open 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.
- Meals do not have to be picked up from the school the student is enrolled in.
- Parents can pick up for all students at one location.
- All schools with the exception of Ransom Middle School and West Florida High School (they do not have breakfast programs) are on the list with the pick-up time next to it.
A final plan with school sites and the hours for pick-up will be available around August 21 and will be published here on NorthEscambia.com.
Students that are attending traditional brick and mortar school this fall will receive lunch as usual at school, with students at 44 schools receiving free lunches without any application needed. Click or tap here for a list.
Meals are not provided for students that chose the Florida virtual school option.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Scattered Showers And Storms Today, Otherwise Hot
August 13, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. 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.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
FDOH Reports Six Additional COVID-19 Deaths In Escambia, One In Santa Rosa
August 12, 2020
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There were six new COVID-19 deaths reported in Escambia County and one reported in Santa Rosa County Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County fatalities were women ages 68, 79 and 80, and males ages 41, 78, and 86. Two were long-term care facility residents. Santa Rosa County reported the death of a 67-year old man.
Escambia County cases increased 122 to 9,929. An additional 40 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,053.
Of the 972 tests results returned on Tuesday in Escambia County, 10.5% were positive, and 10.7% were positive from 394 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 16.3%.
There were 198 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Wednesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 137 deaths in Escambia County, 73 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 40 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and eight in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 550,901 cases including 545,040 Florida residents. There have been 31,947 hospitalizations* and 8,765 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 — 9,929 (+122 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 895
Pensacola —7,224 (+101)
Century — 859 (+7)
—-including at least 753 Century prison inmates (+0)
Cantonment — 685 (+7)
Molino— 111 (+2)
McDavid — 51
Walnut Hill — 13
Bellview — 10
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 198 (+2)
Deaths — 137 (+6)
Male — 4,387
Female — 4,529
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,053 (+40 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 31
Milton — 2,249 (+20)
Gulf Breeze — 587 (+2)
Navarre — 484 (+6)
Pace — 310 (+3)
Jay — 108 (+5)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 198*
Deaths — 41 (+1)
Male — 2,311
Female — 1,701
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 550,901
Florida residents — 545.040
Deaths — 8,765
Hospitalizations — 31,947*
*“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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Wednesday Night
August 12, 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 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 105. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Free Produce Box Giveaway Today At Highland Baptist In Molino
August 12, 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 hold the produce giveaway each Wednesday afternoon for August from 5-6 p.m.
For more information call (850) 587-5174.
13 COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties On Tuesday
August 11, 2020
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There were 11 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Escambia County and two reported in Santa Rosa County Tuesday by the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County fatalities were females ages 59, 66, 76, 82, 85, 86, and 92, and males ages 66, 70, 73, and 87. Five were long-term care facility residents. Santa Rosa County reported the death of men ages 76 and 86, one of which was a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased 175 to 9,807. An additional 50 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 4,013.
Of the 795 tests results returned on Monday in Escambia County, 17.4% were positive, and 18.7% were positive from 252 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 16.3% (increased skewed by a large number of Century prison inmates).
There were 196 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Tuesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 131 deaths in Escambia County, 71 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 40 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and eight in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 542,792 cases including 536,981 Florida residents. There have been 31,354 hospitalizations* and 8,553 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 — 9,807 (+175 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 893
Pensacola —7,123 (+81)
Century — 852 (+77)
—-including at least 753 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 678 (+10)
Molino— 109 (+3)
McDavid — 51 (+1)
Walnut Hill — 13
Bellview — 10
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 196 (+9)
Deaths — 131 (+11)
Male — 4,217
Female — 4,412
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 4,013 (+50 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 31
Milton — 2,229 (+27)
Gulf Breeze — 585 (+9)
Navarre — 478 (+5)
Pace — 307 (+2)
Jay — 103 (+3)
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 193*
Deaths — 40 (+2)
Male — 2,258
Female — 1,660
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 542,792
Florida residents — 536,981
Deaths — 8,553
Hospitalizations — 31,354*
*“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.