Sunny And Cool Continues
February 26, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Auction Is Saturday
February 26, 2016
The 42st Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction will be held this Saturday, February 27 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The auction includes not only farm equipment, but also household items like tools and small equipment, lawn and garden items, antiques and more. Items can be received on Friday.
Settlement must be made the day of the sale; unknown buyers must have cash, cashier’s check, major credit card, or a letter of credit from their bank. Items must be removed within 24 hours.
Concessions will be available all day from the Ruritan Club.
The sale will be located at the Walnut Hill Community Center on Highway 97 just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
For more information or consignments, call (850) 384-5761 or (850) 327-4292.
Pictured: Hundreds attended a previous Walnut Hill Ruritan Club farm equipment auction in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Free Food Distribution Saturday For Pensacola Tornado Victims
February 26, 2016
Farm Share is partnering with Sen. Greg Evers, Rep. Doug Broxson, Rep. Mike Hill, and Rep. Clay Ingram for a disaster relief food distribution on Saturday.
Families in need in the Pensacola area after the devastation of the tornado last week will be provided Farm Share food and supply bags free of charge. Each household will receive a variety of fresh produce, canned & dried food, water, juice, paper products, and other needed essentials. This is a first come, first served distribution.
The distribution will take place at Hillcrest Baptist Spanish Trail, 3960 Spanish Trail Rd. Pensacola on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Pictured: A Farm Share food distribution for tornado victims last Saturday in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Free Storm Recovery Legal Assistance Today In Century
February 26, 2016
-Legal Services of North Florida will be at the Century Business Center providing free property related legal assistance today from noon – 4:00 p.m. Additional days TBD.
Not able to meet with them in person ? Call (850) 432-8222. Titles/deeds, homestead exemptions and back taxes must in be order before applying for any available damage aid.
Cool, Dry Weather Continues
February 25, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Deputies Seek Armed And Dangerous Attempted Murder Suspect
February 24, 2016
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man that is wanted for attempted homicide.
Antonio Devon Williams, 22, is considered armed and dangerous. On Monday, February 22 at 5:38 p.m., Escambia County deputies responded to the 3400 block of West Hernandez Street were they found 25-year old Javier Chandler suffering from a gunshot wound.
Witnesses told deputies Williams shot Chandler then fled the scene. Chandler was taken to a local hospital.
If you know the whereabouts of Antonio Devon Williams contact Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Breezy And Cooler
February 24, 2016
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
All Escambia County Schools Are Open Today
February 24, 2016
All Escambia County (FL) schools are open today on their regular schedule, according to Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
schools will open on their regular schedule Wednesday morning.
“We understand that there are some families facing great losses as a result of this storm and we want them to focus on recovery and know that any storm-related school absence will be excused,” said Thomas. “Opening schools will allow families to move forward and maintain their routines.”
School bus drivers will be exercising extra caution in the morning to ensure safety, so delays may occur in areas impacted by the storm, according to the school district.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Live Weather Updates Twitter And Facebook
February 23, 2016
We will have live weather updates as needed and specific to the North Escambia area tonight on Facebook and Twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/northescambia (“Like” the page and turn on notifications for updates on your phone/computer)
https://twitter.com/northescambia (“Follow” us for updates)
We will also post live storm damage updates to the pages above, if any.
All After School Activities Canceled; Schools To Dismiss At Regular Time
February 23, 2016
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All after Escambia County (FL) school extra-curricular activities (indoor and outdoor) have been canceled for tonight. All George Stone Technical School classes have also been canceled and will close at 5 p.m. School dismissal will occur today at the regular time.
Escambia Academy in Atmore will dismiss early at 1:30 p.m.