Thomas: All Escambia Schools Open, All Extracurricular Activities On
September 7, 2017
THIS IS AN OUTDATED, ARCHIVED STORY.
Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has announced that school will proceed as planned for the rest of this week, including football and all extracurricular activities.
Register Now For Northview Mini-Majorette Clinic
September 7, 2017
The Northview High School majorettes will hold a mini-majorette clinic September 11-14th from 4:00-5:30pm.
The clinic is open to students of all skill levels in kindergarten through 8th grades. Twirlers will learn basics, tricks, and a group routine to perform during pre-game at the September 15 home game. Participants should provide their r own batons.
The cost of $25 per child is to be paid by September 8th. Please contact Leslie Johnson, majorette sponsor, by text or phone at (251) 363-4076 to register.
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Hurricane Irma: Latest Updates, Maps
September 6, 2017
Major Hurricane Irma continues to move across the Atlantic.
The latest details on Hurricane Irma are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge. Reload the page to ensure that you are seeing the latest graphics.
Hurricane Supplies In Short Supply, High Demand
September 6, 2017
Hurricane supplies are in high demand, while supplies are in short supply around Escambia County.
Tuesday saw many store out of water and a quick sell-out at those that were able to restock during the day. Many store managers said more water is on the way in the next few days.
Stores also sold out of many hurricane supply foods, such as canned food and bread. And several gas stations were reported to be out of regular unleaded gas by Tuesday night.
Pictured below, top to bottom: Water in stock Tuesday at the Circle K at I-10 and Nine Mile Road in Beulah. Next: A customer stocks up on propane and bottled water. Next: Water out of stock at Walgreens at Nine Mile at Pine Forest roads. Next: Publix at Nine Mile and Pine Forest out of water Tuesday, but expecting more shipments. Next: Customers checking out with some of the last bottled water at Publix Nine Mile. Next: A ravaged bread display at Winn Dixie in Cantonment. Next: The Tom Thumb at Woodbury and Highway 29 in Cantonment was out of both water and unleaded gas Tuesday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Watching Hurricane Irma: The Latest Forecast
September 5, 2017
Major Hurricane Irma continues to move across the Atlantic. It’s still to early, according to forecasters, to say for sure if the storm will impact the Gulf Coast.
The latest details on Hurricane Irma are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge.
Mostly Sunny Today, Rain Chance By Wednesday
September 5, 2017
For the latest on Hurricane Irma, click here.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Locals Empty Store Shelves As They Prep For Hurricane Irma Possibility
September 5, 2017
Hurricane essential are flying off the shelves as Escambia County residents prepare for possibility of Hurricane Irma. At the Walmart on Pensacola Boulevard in Ensley Sunday night, the water aisle was empty. Officials say it’s still too early to know exactly where Irma will go, and it’s a good time to review your supplies and hurricane plan, just in case. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Eyes On Hurricane Irma
September 4, 2017
Major Hurricane continues to move across the Atlantic. It’s still to early, according to forecasters, to say if the storm will make landfall in the U.S.
The latest details on Hurricane Irma are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Labor Day Closures
September 4, 2017
Below is a listing of Escambia County offices and departments closed on Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Normal operations resume on Tuesday unless otherwise noted.
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Area Transit administrative offices
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office
- Escambia County Animal Shelter
- West Florida Public Libraries (All locations)
Exceptions:
- ECAT will only operate the Pensacola Beach Trolley (regular schedule) on Monday, Sept. 4. There will be no ECAT bus or UWF Trolley service. All routes will resume regular service Tuesday, Sept. 5. For more information about ECAT schedules, click here or call 850-595-3228.
- Animal Control will be responding to emergency calls only.
- The Perdido Landfill will be open for normal business hours.
Sunny Skies For Labor Day
September 4, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85.