Today Was The Coldest Day Of Christmas Week
December 19, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
onight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Light northwest wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Christmas Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Today Is Tornado Damage Assistance Application Deadline
December 19, 2016
The deadline assistance application deadline is here for those impacted by the February tornadoes in Century or Ferry Pass.
The deadline to apply for funding commitments for tornado assistance from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) in Escambia County is today December 19. The deadline was December 31, but it was moved to December 19 in order to comply with state requirements.
Many Century and Ferry Pass homes were severely damaged or totally destroyed in the tornadoes. To provide relief to tornado survivors, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners entered into an agreement with Northwest Florida Community Housing Development Corporation Inc. to provide up to $50,000 in SHIP disaster funding per property to help fund replacement housing for eligible homeowners.
NFCHDC has recently broken ground on the first of several replacement homes for low income survivors of the Feb. 15 tornado that hit Century. So far nine clients from that storm have been approved by the county under the SHIP program to work with NFCHDC. Three of the SHIP sites have been cleared and are ready for construction.
Additionally, NFCHDC has partnered with the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to provide replacement housing for tornado survivors who could not qualify under the SHIP program. Two clients have been approved for housing to date.
This project is a significant collaboration between Escambia County, the town of Century, Legal Services of North Florida, the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, the Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies, NFCHDC, World Renew, United Way, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and many other volunteer organizations. These agencies have collectively provided financing, facilitated applicant intake, served as the case managers, worked on legal issues to help owners gain a clear title and now are providing construction oversight and labor.
To apply for SHIP funding you must:
- Be the owner occupant of the property
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
- Have property that was impacted by the February 2016 tornadoes
For more information or to apply for the program, please contact the Escambia County Neighborhood Enterprise Division at (850) 595-3011.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Century To Hold Drainage, Housing Workshops Tonight
December 19, 2016
The Town of Century will hold two public workshops prior to a council meeting tonight.
The first public workshop will be held at 6:15 to discuss a possible amendment to a Community Development Block Grant drainage improvement project. The second public workshop will be held at 6:30 to review and receive public input on proposed revisions to a housing assistance plan.
Both workshops will be held prior to a 7:00 council meeting at the Century Town Hall, 7995 North Century Boulevard. The meeting and workshops are open to the public.
Traffic Delays Today On Nine Mile, Pine Cone Drive
December 19, 2016
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on Nine Mile Road as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Pine Cone Drive Monday, Dec. 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews relocate utilities in preparation for roadway widening. Traffic flaggers will be on site to safely direct drivers through the work zone. Drivers will be provided access to Pine Cone Drive at all times.
Rain, Falling Temps Today
December 18, 2016
Pensacola reached 78 degrees today, which ties the record high of 78 set back in 1971. Century also reached at least 78 degrees (there are no official weather records kept in Century).
Here is your changing North Escambia are forecast:
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Temperature falling to around 49 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Century’s Christmas Parade Is This Afternoon
December 17, 2016
Century’s 4th Annual Boats and Floats Christmas Parade is set for 5 p.m. today.
The parade will line up at 5 p.m. at Century Auto Parts and travel south on North Century Boulevard (visitors must stand on the southbound side) to Showalter Park were there will be vendors and many more festivities. Winners of the boat/float contest will be announced at Showalter Park.
Last minute entries will be accepted at the parade lineup.
Pictured: The 2015 Boats and Floats Christmas Parade in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Live Nativity: Journey To Bethlehem This Evening In Bratt
December 17, 2016
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will present a live nativity event “Journey to Bethlehem” this evening.
Visitors will walk the road and experience the Christmas story come to life — talk to a Roman census taker, see the shepherds in the field, learn from the villagers and see the Holy Family in the stable.
There will be the sights and sounds of a real blacksmith shop, bakery and other shops that were found in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. Children can even participate in craft activities to make the event come to life for them.
The journey through Bethlehem will end with a stop by the manger with baby Jesus and his parents, the shepherds of the night, a host of angels and live stable animals.
“Journey to Bethlehem” will take place today from 4-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at 4570 Highway 4, just west of Northview High School. Admission is free.
Upper 70’s Today, Rain On Sunday
December 17, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 49 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Mostly Sunny Today, Rain By Sunday
December 16, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 61 by 5am. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 65. South wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Escambia Schools: Friday Is Early Release Day (With Time List)
December 16, 2016
Friday, the last day of school before the holidays, will be an early release day in Escambia County.
Students at all elementary schools will dismiss at 11:00 a.m., except Molino Park and Warrington elementary which will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. Dismissal times vary for students at the secondary level and special centers are listed below. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Teachers and staff return for a work day on January 2, 2017.
Middle Schools
Bailey — 12:55
Bellview — 12:50
Brown‐Barge — 12:00
Ernest Ward — 12:35
Ferry Pass Middle — 12:50
Ransom — 12:50
Warrington Middle — 12:50
Woodham — 1:00
Workman — 12:50
High Schools
Escambia High — 12:00
Northview — 12:10
Pensacola High — 12:05
Pine Forest — 12:00
Tate — 12:00
Washington High — 12:00
West Florida High — 11:55
Alternative Schools/Centers
Camelot — 12:50
Judy Andrews (EHS, PHS) — 11:20
Judy Andrews (WHS, THS, PFHS) — 11:20
Lakeview — 11:00
McMillan — 12:50
Westgate — 11:00
District Extended (at Woodham) — 11:00