Rain Chance In Our Forecast
November 7, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
A Seasonable Sunday, And Showers Coming?
November 6, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Today Is Final Day Of Early Voting; Over 50K Early Vote So Far
November 5, 2016
Today is the final day of early voting in Escambia County, where 50,055 people had already early voted as of Friday.
With over 35,000 votes also cast by mail, a total of 85,609 Escambia County voters had cast their ballots. A majority of those voters — 43,214 of them — are Republican, followed by 29,549 Democrats and 12,763 others.
Voters can choose any one of seven sites to vote early from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. today in Escambia County:
Molino Community Center, 6450 Highway 95A North
Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway
Genealogy Branch Library. 5740 N. 9th Avenue
Main Library, 239 N. Spring Street
Bellview-Saufley, 916 W Michigan Avenue
Supervisor of Elections Main Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second FloorOn Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 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 be sure to know where to vote on Election Day by checking their Voter Information Card, sample ballot, the precinct finder at 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 Postal Service recommends voters mail ballots at least one week before the due date. Vote-by-mail participants may track the status of their ballot at EscambiaVotes.com.
Pictured: Early voting at the Molino Community Center. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Sunny Saturday
November 5, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Veterans Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Time Change: Fall Back, Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
November 5, 2016
Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour night before heading off to bed Saturday night as daylight savings time comes to an end.
Escambia Fire Rescue is also reminding residents that it’s time to make another potentially lifesaving change — replace the batteries in your smoke alarm.
“Most home fire fatalities occur overnight when most families are sleeping,” according to Escambia Fire Rescue. “Changing the batteries in your smoke alarms and performing other maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and senior citizens are most at risk and a working smoke alarm can give the extra seconds needed to get out safely.”
In addition to checking smoke alarms, residents should plan “two ways out” and practice escape routes with the entire family. Families should also prepare a fire safety kit that includes working flashlights and fresh batteries.
Each year more than 3,000 people lose their lives in residential fires. The majority of these deaths are a result of unattended cooking. It is strongly recommended that someone always be present when cooking on top of the stove and that smoke alarms be located properly and in working order. Test the smoke alarm monthly and change the batteries at least every six months.
For more information about fire safety, Escambia County Fire Rescue at 475-5530 or visit www.myescambia.com. For information about obtaining a home smoke alarm call 850-595-HERO (4376).
Fire Department Fish Fry Is Today
November 5, 2016
The Annual Catfish Fry at the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department is today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $8 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. and a live auction. There will be bounce house and fire safety house for the kids. The Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.
Cantonment Man Critical After Motorcycle Crash
November 4, 2016
A Cantonment man was critically injured when the motorcycle on which he was riding was rear-ended Thursday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 87-year old Thomas James Harwell was northbound on Highway 29 approaching Diamond Dairy Road about 7:00. He failed to stop for traffic and his 1994 pickup collided with the rear of a Honda Goldwing driven by 53-year old Phillip Roger Bryant of Cantonment. Bryant was thrown from his motorcycle by the force of the collision.
Bryant was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with critical injuries. Harwell was not injured.
Any charges are pending the outcome of a FHP investigation.
Fall Carnivals At Molino Park, Jim Allen And Beulah Elementary Schools
November 4, 2016
The annual Molino Park Elementary School Fall Carnival will be held from 4-7 p.m today at the school with everyone’s favorite games and activities. There will also be entertainment and plenty of food.
The annual Jim Allen Elementary School Fall Carnival will be held from 3-6 p.m. today. There will be food, games, and prizes, as well as a dunking booth and a prize giveaway. Tickets and wristbands will be sold during this event. All proceeds from ticket sales and food will benefit the school. The community is welcome to attend.
The annual Beulah Elementary School Fall Carnival will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to raise funds for programs such as Accelerated Reader and Red Ribbon Week. The theme for this year is “Super Heroes” with heroes on hand from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Beulah Volunteer Fire Department and more. There will also be a bounce house inflatable obstacle course, game booths, a variety of food. There is also a food drive…every family that brings nonperishable food items will receive five free punches.
Pictured: Last year’s Molino Park Elementary School Fall Carnival. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Warm Today, Dry And A Bit Cooler For The Weekend
November 4, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Pearl Harbor Survivor To Speak At Molino Branch Library On Saturday
November 4, 2016
Francis L. Emond was lined up with his fellow Navy members for morning colors on December 7, 1941, when he watched the ships in front of him sink in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Emond, 98, will be sharing his memories of the day and answering audience questions in a presentation at the Molino Branch Library. The free event, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, is being planned in conjunction with the Molino Mid-County Historical Society. The University of West Florida Historic Trust will also provide a display of reproductions of WWII uniforms and other memorabilia for the event.
Pictured top: Emond was recently interviewed at the Molino Museum for The Library of Congress History Project. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.