Mosquito Spraying Planned Tonight East Of 95A From Kingsfield To Near Becks Lake Road

June 17, 2020

The Escambia County Mosquito Control Divisions plans to spray Wednesday night in areas of District 2 and District 5.

In District 5, the area is general east of Highway 95A Chemstrand Road, and East Kingsfield Road north to south of Becks Lake Road. Click the map above to enlarge.

To see the spray area in District 2, which is generally south of Sorrento Road, click here.

Spray hours vary but are typically 6-9:30 p.m. To make a request for service or an area to be listed as a no spray area, call (850) 937-2188, submit an online request here or send an email to mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.

Wednesday Report: Escambia COVID-19 Cases Increase By 32

June 17, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED.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

The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County increased by 32 in the Wednesday report from the Florida Department of Health.

The number of cases in Escambia County increased by is now 1,052 , and Santa Rosa County increased by eight to 305.

Of the 38 deaths in Escambia County, 29 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 82,719 cases including 80,676 Florida residents. There have been 12,389 hospitalizations* and 3,018 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 — 1,052 (+32 since Tuesday)
  • Pensacola — 734
  • Cantonment — 61
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid — 2
  • Walnut Hill — 1
  • Molino – 15
  • Century — 3
  • Hospitalizations:  72*
  • Deaths — 38
  • Male — 349
  • Female — 480
  • Youngest — 0
  • Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 305 (+8 since Monday)
  • Milton — 175
  • Navarre — 48
  • Gulf Breeze — 38
  • Pace — 22
  • Jay — 4
  • Residents: 129
  • Nonresidents — 1
  • Hospitalizations — 27*
  • Deaths — 9
  • Male — 199
  • Female — 100
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 98

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 82,719
  • Florida residents — 80,676
  • Deaths — 3,018
  • Hospitalizations — 12,389

*“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.

Scattered Pop-Up Showers Possible

June 17, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

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

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Escambia County Tops 1,000 COVID-19 Cases; State Sets Another Daily Case Increase Record

June 16, 2020

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

The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County topped 1,000 Tuesday as the state set another record for daily case increases.

The Florida Department of Health reported 2,783 new COVID-19 cases across the state, a record for a single-day increase.

The number of cases in Escambia County increased by 21 to 1,021 , and Santa Rosa County increased by four to 297.

Of the 38 deaths in Escambia County, 29 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 80,109 cases including 78,128 Florida residents. There have been 12,206 hospitalizations* and 2,993 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 — 1,020 (+21 since Monday)
  • Pensacola — 712
  • Cantonment — 61
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid — 1
  • Walnut Hill — 1
  • Molino – 15
  • Century — 3
  • Hospitalizations:  69*
  • Deaths — 38
  • Male — 344
  • Female — 461
  • Youngest — 0
  • Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 297 (+4 since Monday)
  • Milton — 172
  • Navarre — 47
  • Gulf Breeze — 34
  • Pace — 22
  • Jay — 4
  • Residents: 129
  • Nonresidents — 1
  • Hospitalizations — 27*
  • Deaths — 9
  • Male — 194
  • Female — 94
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 98

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 80,109
  • Florida residents — 78,128
  • Deaths — 2,993
  • Hospitalizations — 12,206.

*“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.

A Slight Chance Of A Tuesday Shower; Otherwise Sunny And Warm

June 16, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

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

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Report: An Increase Of 14 New COVID-19 Cases In Escambia County

June 15, 2020

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR AN UPDATE.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County increased by 14 on Monday, according to the  Florida Department of Health.

The number of cases in Escambia County is now 999, and Santa Rosa County increased by two to 293.

Of the 38 deaths in Escambia County, 29 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 77,326 cases including 75,388 Florida residents. There have been 12,015  hospitalizations* and 2,938 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 — 999 (+44 since Sunday)
  • Pensacola — 698
  • Cantonment — 59
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid — 1
  • Walnut Hill — 1
  • Molino – 15
  • Century — 3
  • Hospitalizations:  69*
  • Deaths — 38
  • Male — 335
  • Female — 454
  • Youngest — 0
  • Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 293 (+2 since Sunday)
  • Milton — 171
  • Navarre — 47
  • Gulf Breeze — 34
  • Pace — 21
  • Jay — 4
  • Residents: 129
  • Nonresidents — 1
  • Hospitalizations — 27*
  • Deaths — 9
  • Male — 194
  • Female — 94
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 98

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 77,326
  • Florida residents — 75,388
  • Deaths — 2,938
  • Hospitalizations — 12,015.

*“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.

Mostly Dry, Warm Week Ahead

June 15, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

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

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

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

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

Sunday Report: Escambia County COVID-19 Cases Increase By 24

June 14, 2020

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

The number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia County increased by 24 Sunday according to the  Florida Department of Health.

The number of cases in Escambia County is now 985, and Santa Rosa County increased by six to 291.

Of the 38 deaths in Escambia County, 29 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been nine deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and none in long-term care facilities.

Statewide, there were 75,568 cases including 73,650 Florida residents. There have been 11,942 hospitalizations* and 2,925 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 — 985 (+24 since Saturday)
  • Pensacola — 691
  • Cantonment — 58
  • Bellview — 6
  • Perdido Key — 1
  • McDavid — 1
  • Walnut Hill — 1
  • Molino – 14
  • Century — 3
  • Hospitalizations:  67*
  • Deaths — 38
  • Male — 332
  • Female — 447
  • Youngest — 0
  • Oldest — 105

Santa Rosa County cases:

  • Total cases — 291 (+6 since Saturday)
  • Milton — 170
  • Navarre — 47
  • Gulf Breeze — 34
  • Pace — 21
  • Jay — 4
  • Residents: 129
  • Nonresidents — 1
  • Hospitalizations — 26*
  • Deaths — 9
  • Male — 193
  • Female — 84
  • Youngest — 2 months
  • Oldest — 98

Florida cases:

  • Total cases — 75,568
  • Florida residents — 73,650
  • Deaths — 2,925
  • Hospitalizations — 11,942*

*“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.

Dry The Remainder Of The Week

June 14, 2020

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

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

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

5,000 Pound Food Giveaway Monday Morning At Nine Mile Road Church

June 14, 2020

St. Luke United Methodist Church will be giving away 5,000 pounds of food Monday in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast.

The church parking lo will open at 8 a.m. for pre-registration. Attendees will remain in their vehicles and will need an identification and will need to know how many people in the household are under 18 year or over 65.

The distribution begins at 10 a.m. on first come, first served basis at 1394 East Nine Mile Road.

NorthEscambia.com file photo.

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