Thunderstorms For Some On Sunday
August 8, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Escambia, Santa Rosa Record Six Additional COVID-19 Deaths
August 7, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST.
There were six new COVID-19 deaths reported Friday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were females age 59, 74 and 93, and a 69-year old male. One was a long-term care facility resident. The Santa Rosa deaths were a 72-year old female and an 83-year old male.
Escambia County cases increased 242 to 8,757. An additional 91 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 3,791.
Of the 1,158 tests results returned on Thursday in Escambia County, 19.9% were positive, and 15.6% were positive from 524 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 11.8%.
There were 200 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Friday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 115 deaths in Escambia County, 64 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 36 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and seven in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 518,075 cases including 512,421 Florida residents. There have been 29,730 hospitalizations* and 7,927 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 — 8,757 (+242 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 881
Pensacola —6,772 (+107)
Cantonment — 637 (+19)
Century — 223 (+110 — mostly CCI inmates)
Molino— 101 (+4)
McDavid — 42 (+2)
Bellview — 10
Walnut Hill — 13 (+3)
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 197 (-5)
Deaths — 115 (+4)
Male — 3,370
Female — 4,136
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 3,791 (+91 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 25
Milton — 2,129 (+62)
Gulf Breeze — 552 (+7)
Navarre — 449 (+11)
Pace — 279 (+8)
Jay — 95 (-1)
Bagdad — 8
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 180*
Deaths — 36 (+2)
Male — 2,131
Female — 1,527
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 518,075
Florida residents — 512,421
Deaths — 7,927
Hospitalizations — 29,730*
*“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.
Warm Friday, A Few Afternoon Showers
August 7, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Escambia, Santa Rosa COVID-19 Deaths Increase By Six
August 6, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST.
There were six new COVID-19 deaths reported Thursday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were a 56-year old female and males age 57, 66 and 72. The Santa Rosa deaths were males ages 76 and 89. One from Santa Rosa County was a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased 148 to 8,515. An additional 90 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 3,700.
Of the 1,877 tests results returned on Tuesday in Escambia County, 9.5% were positive, and 12.8% were positive from 591 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 11.8%.
There were 197 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Thursday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 107 deaths in Escambia County, 63 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 30 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and six in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 510,389 cases including 504,768 Florida residents. There have been 29,131 hospitalizations* and 7,747 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 — 8,515 (+148 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 886
Pensacola —6,665 (+95)
Cantonment — 618 (+10)
Molino— 95 (+3)
Century — 113 (+33)
McDavid — 40
Bellview — 10
Walnut Hill — 10
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 197 (-5)
Deaths — 111 (+4)
Male — 3,370
Female — 4,136
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 3,700 (+90 since Wednesday)
Non-Florida residents — 28
Milton — 2,067 (+37)
Gulf Breeze — 545 (+25)
Navarre — 438 (+16)
Pace — 271 (+5)
Jay — 96
Bagdad — 8
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 180*
Deaths — 34 (+2)
Male — 2,131
Female — 1,527
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 510,389
Florida residents — 504,768
Deaths — 7,747
Hospitalizations — 29,131*
*“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.
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Available Today At Escambia Equestrian Center
August 6, 2020
THIS EVENT FOR THURSDAY HAS CONCLUDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FRIDAY TESTING, CLICK HERE.
The State of Florida will offer a rapid COVID-19 testing at the Escambia County Equestrian Center on Thursday.
The mobile testing center will be at the Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The walk-up test site will be available on a first come, first serve basis for Florida residents with or without symptoms. A Florida identification is required for adults. Individuals will be called by the next day with results from the nasal swab test.
The rapid testing will be available in Escambia County again on Friday. The location has not yet been determined, but we will update this story when it is announced.
High Temperatures, Low Rain Chances Into The Weekend
August 6, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday 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.
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 73.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Eight New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Escambia, Santa Rosa On Wednesday
August 5, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST.
There were eight total new COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by the Florida Department of Health.
The Escambia County deaths were females age 55, 68, 84, 81 and 86, and an 86-year old male. The Santa Rosa deaths were a 97-year old female and a 76-year old female. At least four total from both counties were long-term care facility residents.
Escambia County cases increased 105 to 8,367. An additional 58 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 3,610.
Of the 951 tests results returned on Tuesday in Escambia County, 9.9% were positive, and 12.8% were positive from 410 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 11.8%.
There were 202 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Wednesday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 107 deaths in Escambia County, 63 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 30 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and five in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 502,739 cases including 497,181 Florida residents. There have been 28,573 hospitalizations* and 7,627 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 — 8,367 (+105 since Tuesday)
Non-Florida residents — 875
Pensacola — 6,570 (+90)
Cantonment — 608 (+8)
Molino— 95 (+3)
Century — 80 (+1)
McDavid — 40 (+1)
Bellview — 10
Walnut Hill — 10 (+1)
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 202 (-13)
Deaths — 107 (+6)
Male — 3,290
Female — 4,074
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 3,610 (+88 since Monday)
Non-Florida residents — 25
Milton — 2,030 (+30)
Gulf Breeze — 522 (+9)
Navarre — 422 (+8)
Pace — 266 (+6)
Jay — 94
Bagdad — 8
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 177*
Deaths — 32 (+2)
Male — 2,095
Female — 1,474
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 502,739
Florida residents — 497,181
Deaths — 7,627
Hospitalizations — 28,573*
*“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.
Free Produce Box Giveaway Today At Highland Baptist In Molino
August 5, 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.
A produce giveaway will be held each Wednesday afternoon in August from 5-6 p.m.
For more information call (850) 587-5174.
Century Town Hall Closed Today For Pro Cleaning After COVID-19 Infections
August 5, 2020
The Century Town Hall will be closed Wednesday for professional cleaning after two employees in that work in the building tested positive for COVID-19 last month. And the town has set new dates that they will accept utility payments on the phone, but drive-thru window payments and cash are out.
Monday night, the town council voted unanimously to hire the professional cleaning company after learning that town staff had cleaned the building. Mayor Henry Hawkins told the council “the little disinfecting we do in the day works”.
Wednesday was set to a be a day that residents could pay a utility bill at the town hall drive-thru window, but drive-thru service will not be available in the near future. Utility payments can be made 24/7 in a secure drop box next to the drive-thru window. Only checks or money orders are accepted in the drop box, not cash.
Credit card payments can be made by phone on August 6, August 11, August 14 and August 19. Century does not accept payments online.
For more information or further assistance call (850) 256-3208 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. or email kgodwin@centuryflorida.us or hhawkins@centuryflorida.us.
Sunny And Warm, Maybe A Few Afternoon Scattered Showers
August 5, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.