Cooler And Drier: North Wind And About 80 Today, Around 50 Tonight
May 6, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Escambia County Records 14th COVID-19 Death
May 5, 2020
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A 14th coronavirus death has been recorded in Escambia County, according to the Tuesday report from the Florida Department of Health.
The death was an 86-year old female long-term care facility resident with no travel history that had contact with a known patient.
Of the 14 deaths in Escambia County, 10 were long-term care facility residents. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County, all outside long-term care facilities.
Two new cases were reported in Escambia County Tuesday for a total of 598 positive people. The Santa Rosa County total was unchanged at 158.
Statewide, there were 37,439 cases including 36,492 Florida residents. There have been 6,330 hospitalizations and 1,471 deaths.
- Total cases — 598 (+3 since Monday)
- Pensacola — 458
- Cantonment — 41
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 4
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 48*
- Deaths — 14
- Male — 220
- Female — 296
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 105
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 158 (+0 since Monday)
- Milton — 84
- Navarre — 32
- Gulf Breeze — 24
- Pace — 15
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 22*
- Deaths — 8
- Male — 105
- Female — 52
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 37,739
- Florida residents — 36,492
- Deaths — 1.471
- Hospitalizations — 6,330*
*“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.
Maybe A Shower For Tuesday Night With A Passing Cold Front
May 5, 2020
Clouds will increase into the evening with an approaching cold front, and there may be a few showers Tuesday night. The front it will lower daytime highs a few degrees and send us back down near 50 degrees by Wednesday night.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Escambia, Santa Rosa Coronavirus Cases Up By Just Three On Monday
May 4, 2020
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The total number of COVID-19 cases in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties increased by just three in the Monday report from the Florida Department of Health.
Escambia County cases were up two to 595 with 13 total deaths, nine of which where in long-term care facilities. On Sunday, Escambia County reported an additional 55 cases.
Santa Rosa county’s count was up one from Sunday to Monday at 158. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County.
Statewide, there were 36,897 cases including 35,969 Florida residents. There have been 6,119 hospitalizations and 1,399 deaths.
- Total cases — 595 (+2 since Sunday)
- Pensacola — 456
- Cantonment — 41
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 4
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 46*
- Deaths — 13
- Male — 219
- Female — 296
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 105
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 158 (+1 since Sunday)
- Milton — 84
- Navarre — 32
- Gulf Breeze — 24
- Pace — 15
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 22*
- Deaths — 8
- Male — 105
- Female — 52
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 36,897
- Florida residents — 35,969
- Deaths — 1.399
- Hospitalizations — 6,119*
*“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.
Another Positive COVID-19 Patient Confirmed In Escambia County, Alabama
May 4, 2020
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Another positive COVID-19 patient was reported Sunday in Escambia County, Alabama.
There are now 31 positive cases with two deaths in the county. There have been 593 tests administered in the county, according to the Alabama Department of Health.
The Alabama Department of Health reported 7,888 total positive cases in the state out of 91,933 tests. There have been 290 deaths and 1,043 hospitalizations reported statewide.
Warm And Sunny Start To The Week
May 4, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Escambia County Adds 55 COVID-19 Cases On Sunday
May 3, 2020
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An additional 55 COVID-19 cases were confirmed Sunday in Escambia County, according to the latest report from the Florida Department of Health.
Escambia County cases were up to 593 with 13 total deaths, nine of which where in long-term care facilities. Santa Rosa county’s count remained the same from Saturday to Sunday at 157. There have been eight deaths in Santa Rosa County.
A majority of the new cases in Escambia County are likely from long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 36,078 cases including 35,158 Florida residents. There have been 6,035 hospitalizations and 1,379 deaths.
- Total cases — 593 (+55 since Saturday)
- Pensacola — 455
- Cantonment — 41
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 4
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 46*
- Deaths — 13
- Male — 219
- Female — 294
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 105
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 157 (+0 since Saturday)
- Milton — 83
- Navarre — 32
- Gulf Breeze — 24
- Pace — 15
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 22*
- Deaths — 8
- Male — 105
- Female — 51
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 36,078
- Florida residents — 35,158
- Deaths — 1.379
- Hospitalizations — 6,035*
*“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 Sunny, Middle 80s Kind Of Spring Sunday
May 3, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Monday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Escambia County, Alabama, Coronavirus Cases Increase
May 3, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases is up to 30 in Escambia County, Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Health.
There are now 30 positive cases with two deaths in the county. There have been 564 tests administered in the county, according to ADH, a 5.3% positive rate.
The Alabama Department of Health reported 7,611 total positive cases in the state out of 91,933 tests, a 8.3% positive rate. There have been 288 deaths and 1,031 hospitalizations reported statewide.
Update: Missing Nine-Year Old From Okaloosa County Has Been Found, Amber Alert Canceled
May 2, 2020
UPDATE: A missing nine-year old from Okaloosa County has been located and the Amber Alert has been canceled.
Previous story:
A Florida Amber Alert has been issued for a nine-year old girl abducted from Fort Walton Beach by a man that may be headed to Escambia County.
Alliarra Williams, last seen in the area of the 20 block of NW Robinwood Drive in Fort Walton Beach. She was last seen wearing a pink Adidas jacket, pink shorts, and black tennis shoes. The child may be in the company of 30-year old Frankie Williams, who was last seen wearing a grey hat, a black hoodie, grey ripped jeans, and red shoes. He has a tattoo on his throat, possibly of Benjamin Franklin.
No vehicle description was provided.
The Florida Department of law enforcement said they may be headed to the Pensacola area.
Call the Fort Walton Beach Police Department at (850) 833-9546 or 911 if you have any information.
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