Fog Overnight; Cold Front By The Weekend
March 18, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Last Call: Bars And Nightclubs In Florida Must Close; Restrictions On Restaurants
March 17, 2020
Florida bars and nightclubs must close today starting at 5 p.m., and new restrictions have been place on restaurants.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the order Tuesday to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
“We view that as something that could be problematic for spreading the virus. Stealth carriers, people who don’t have symptoms, but they are nevertheless passing along,” DeSantis said during a press conference in Tallahassee.
Restaurants must stay below 50 percent of their total capacity in dinings areas, parties must be seated at tables must be at least six feets apart, and all employees must be screened for COVID-19. DeSantis also encouraged restaurant takeout and delivery services.
Cantonment Group Collects Food To Distribute Tuesday To Students Due School Closings (With Photo Gallery)
March 17, 2020
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will be distributing free food for school-aged children as long as it lasts Tuesday beginning at 1 p.m. at Carver Park on Webb Street.
Dozens of people and businesses responded to a call for help Monday and donated the food and helping package bags that will be distributed drive-thru style with no need to get out of a vehicle. Drivers will receive bag for each child.
Families that can’t make Tuesday’s giveaway can call (850) 346-2797 to make arrangements to meet if there anything remaining after Tuesday’s event.
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Polls Are Open Today For The Presidential Preference Primary Election
March 17, 2020
Polls are open Tuesday 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the presidential preference primary.
Here’s what you need to know from the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office, including actions the elections office is taking due to coronavirus:
- The health and safety of our community – including voters, poll workers and staff is our top concern.
- Voters and election workers are reminded to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, like COVID 19 by taking everyday precautions.
- We have directed our poll workers and staff to wipe down equipment frequently, to wash their hands thoroughly and often, as stay home if they’re sick.
- Our office is providing each polling location with a limited supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and tissues; however, voters are encouraged to bring their own sanitary items with them to the polls as desired.
- “Over-the-counter” Vote-by-Mail ballots can be picked up by voters (or their designees) at our office Saturday until 5 p.m., Monday, and Election Day (emergency only).
- Confirm the location of your polling place. It is listed on your sample ballot, voter information card, online at EscambiaVotes.com, or call 595-3900.
- Several polling locations have changed since the last election.
- Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
- If you are unsure of your registration status, check EscambiaVotes.com, e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.com, or call 595-3900.
- Photo and signature ID is required for all voters – if you do not present an approved form of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
- Florida holds closed primary elections. Only registered Republicans and Democrats are eligible to vote in this election.
- Registration books closed on February 18 – new registrations and party changes for this election may not be made at the polls.
- You may not return your completed vote-by-mail ballot to your precinct on Election Day – it must be returned to the Elections Office by 7 p.m.
- If you requested a vote-by-mail ballot but chose not to return it and wish to vote at your polling place instead, please bring your unvoted ballot package with you so it can be cancelled.
Warm Temperatures Continue, Maybe A Little Rain Shower Today
March 17, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Free Food For Kids In Cantonment: Here’s How To Help Or Receive Help
March 16, 2020
The Cantonment community is coming together to help make sure children have something to eat during the school closures due to both spring break and COVID-19.
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will be collecting packaged food on Monday from 3-6 p.m. at Carver Park. The items will then be assembled by volunteers.
The food will distributed to school-aged children on Tuesday, March 17 from 1 p.m. until the food is gone at Carver Park. It will be bagged and distributed in a drive-thru with no need to get out of the car. Drivers will receive one bag for each child.
“My goal is to make sure that every child has something to eat for at least two weeks,” CIC’s Mary Holley-Lewis said.
If you have food items to donate but can’t make it Monday, call (850) 346-2797 for pick up. Families that can’t make Tuesday’s giveaway can also call the number to make arrangements to meet if there is anything remaining after Tuesday’s event.
“We e just want to make sure that these babies get fed over the break,” Holley-Lewis said. “No child should ever go hungry.”
Warm Week Ahead
March 16, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Over 31,000 Have Voted Early Or By Mail In Escambia County
March 15, 2020
Over 31,000 people have already cast their ballots in Escambia County in advance of Tuesday’s presidential preference primary election.
Early voting ended Saturday with 11,856 ballots cast at nine locations in Escambia County. Another 19,434 voters had cast their ballots by mail as of Saturday, for a total of 31,390 votes cast so far.
On Election Day, Tuesday, March 17, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID and must vote at their home precinct on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to verify their Election Day polling location by checking their Voter Information Card, sample ballot, the Where Do I Vote? feature on EscambiaVotes.com, or by contacting us by phone or e-mail prior to Election Day. Any voters who need to change their address should contact the elections office prior to Election Day.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The U.S. Postal Service recommends voters mail ballots at least one week before the due date. Voters may track the status of their mail ballot at EscambiaVotes.com.
As a reminder, Florida holds closed primary elections. The Presidential Preference Primary is open only to registered Democrats and Republicans. Voters registered without party affiliation (NPA) or in a minor political party are ineligible and will not receive a ballot. Voters are reminded to bring their photo and signature ID to vote.
Super Sunday Weather, Not A Bad Monday Either
March 15, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Monday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light east wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Today Is The Last Day Of Early Voting At Nine Locations In Escambia County
March 14, 2020
Today is the last day of early voting for the Tuesday, March 17 Presidential Preference Primary Election.
Below is a list of the nine locations throughout the county and times of operation:
- Supervisor of Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Molino Community Center, 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- University of West Florida, Building 90, Campus Lane (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Genealogy Branch Library, 5740 B, 9th Avenue (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Main Library, 239 Spring Street (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street (9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
On Election Day, Tuesday, March 17, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID and must vote at their home precinct on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to verify their Election Day polling location by checking their Voter Information Card, sample ballot, the Where Do I Vote? feature on EscambiaVotes.com, or by contacting us by phone or e-mail prior to Election Day. Any voters who need to change their address should contact the elections office prior to Election Day.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be received in the elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The U.S. Postal Service recommends voters mail ballots at least one week before the due date. Voters may track the status of their mail ballot at EscambiaVotes.com.
As a reminder, Florida holds closed primary elections. The Presidential Preference Primary is open only to registered Democrats and Republicans. Voters registered without party affiliation (NPA) or in a minor political party are ineligible and will not receive a ballot. Voters are reminded to bring their photo and signature ID to vote.
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