Scattered Showers Through The Weekend

May 22, 2020

A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

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

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Three COVID-19 Deaths, 11 New Cases In Escambia County

May 21, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED.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

Three more long-term care facility deaths in Escambia County were announced Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health, along with 11 new cases.

The deaths were females age 75. 87, and 103.

The number of cases in Escambia County increased by 11 to 734 , and Santa Rosa was up by one to 198.

Of the 24 deaths in Escambia County, 18 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 48,675 cases including 47,381 Florida residents. There have been 8,946 hospitalizations and 2,144 deaths.

Total cases — 734 (+11 since Wednesday)
Pensacola — 540
Cantonment — 49
Bellview — 6
Perdido Key — 1
McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
Molino – 4
Century — 2
Hospitalizations: 62*
Deaths — 24
Male — 253
Female — 353
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 198 (+1 since Wednesday)
Milton — 115
Navarre — 35
Gulf Breeze — 26
Pace — 16
Jay — 2
Residents: 129
Nonresidents — 1
Hospitalizations — 23*
Deaths — 9
Male — 135
Female — 60
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 94

Florida cases:

Total cases — 48,675
Florida residents — 47.381
Deaths — 2,144
Hospitalizations — 8,946*

*“Hospitalizations” 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.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

More Rain Possible Today

May 21, 2020

A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Four New COVID-19 Cases In Escambia, 11 In Santa Rosa

May 20, 2020

Four new COVID-19 cases were reported in Escambia County and an additonal 13 in Santa Rosa County, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The number of cases in Escambia County increased by four to 723 , and Santa Rosa was up by 11 to 197.

Of the 20 deaths in Escambia County, 15 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 47,471 cases including 46,197 Florida residents. There have been 8,681 hospitalizations and 2,096 deaths.

Total cases — 723 (+4 since Tuesday)
Pensacola — 534
Cantonment — 48
Bellview — 6
Perdido Key — 1
McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
Molino – 4
Century — 2
Hospitalizations: 62*
Deaths — 21
Male — 249
Female — 350
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 197 (+11 since Tuesday)
Milton — 114
Navarre — 35
Gulf Breeze — 26
Pace — 16
Jay — 2
Residents: 129
Nonresidents — 1
Hospitalizations — 23*
Deaths — 9
Male — 135
Female — 59
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 94

Florida cases:

Total cases — 47,471
Florida residents — 46,197
Deaths — 2,096
Hospitalizations — 8,681*

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Returns To Cantonment On Thursday

May 20, 2020

Community Health Northwest Florida, will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing Thursday in Cantonment.

It is the second time testing has been offered at Carver Park; there were 306 people tested on April 27.

Testing will be from 9 a.m. until noon, while testing supplies last, at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street in Cantonment. Unlike other test sites, there is no pre-screening phone call required.

The drive-thru testing is intended for residents of Escambia County only of any age.

Individuals should bring their identification and insurance card (if any). The tests are no-cost to the individual. If you have health insurance, your insurance will cover cost. If you do not have insurance, you can still be tested free of charge.

More information:

Enter the park area from Booker Street and driver counterclockwise around the park to the testing spot. Stay in your vehicle and wait for instruction from testing team members.
Testing is not a doctor visit. You will not receive a medical examination. Community Health will only be collecting a specimen to send to a lab for processing, and then you will be free to go.
Once your test is complete, is it critical that you go home and self-isolate, wear a face covering and keep way from other people (including family members) to the best of your ability until results are known.
Community Health will call to share test results when they are available along with instructions on what to do next. They should have a good working contact number for you. They will not leave test result information on a voicemail message.

NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Rain Chances Continue Daily Through The Weekend

May 20, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

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

Pictured: A rainy drive through North Escambia. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Escambia County COVID-19 Deaths Increase To 21; Dozen New Cases Reported

May 19, 2020

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

The Escambia County death toll from COVID-19 has increased to 21, and 12 new cases were reported in the county on Tuesday, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The latest death was a 92-year old male. The FDOH reported does not indicate that he was a resident of a long-term care facility.

The number of cases in Escambia County increased by 11 to 719, and Santa Rosa was up by one to 186.

Of the 20 deaths in Escambia County, at least 15 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 46,944 cases including 45, 684 Florida residents. There have been 8,494 hospitalizations and 2,052 deaths.

Total cases — 719 (+12 since Monday)
Pensacola — 533
Cantonment — 48
Bellview — 6
Perdido Key — 1
McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
Molino – 4
Century — 2
Hospitalizations: 60*
Deaths — 21
Male — 249
Female — 348
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 186 (+1 since Monday)
Milton — 103
Navarre — 35
Gulf Breeze — 26
Pace — 16
Jay — 2
Residents: 129
Nonresidents — 1
Hospitalizations — 23*
Deaths — 9
Male — 123
Female — 60
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 94

Florida cases:

Total cases — 46,944
Florida residents — 45,684
Deaths — 2,052
Hospitalizations — 8,494*

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

At Least A Chance of Rain Each Day For The Rest Of The Week

May 19, 2020

A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west 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.

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

Escambia, Santa Rosa COVID-19 Case Count Increases By 20 On Monday

May 18, 2020

The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties increased by eight on Sunday.

The number of cases in Escambia County increased by 11 to 707, and Santa Rosa was up by two to 185.

Of the 20 deaths in Escambia County, 15 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 46,442 cases including 45, 208 Florida residents. There have been 8,304 hospitalizations and 1,997 deaths.

Total cases — 707 (+18 since Sunday)
Pensacola — 527
Cantonment — 47
Bellview — 6
Perdido Key — 1
McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
Molino – 4
Century — 2
Hospitalizations: 60*
Deaths — 20
Male — 248
Female — 343
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

Total cases — 185 (+2 since Sunday)
Milton — 103
Navarre — 35
Gulf Breeze — 26
Pace — 16
Jay — 2
Residents: 129
Nonresidents — 1
Hospitalizations — 23*
Deaths — 9
Male — 123
Female — 60
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 94

Florida cases:

Total cases — 46,442
Florida residents — 45,208
Deaths — 1,997
Hospitalizations — 8,304*

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

A Chance Of Showers For Monday

May 18, 2020

A burn ban remains in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive

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