Law Enforcement To Monitor Sex Offenders For Halloween
October 31, 2015
State probation officers and local police will take steps to try to prevent sex offenders from taking part in Halloween-related activities involving children, the Florida Department of Corrections said. The steps will target sex offenders who are on felony probation.
The department said in a news release that probation officers will contact sex offenders and conduct surveillance during hours when trick-or-treating occurs.
It also said the effort will include probation officers making surprise visits and driving by residences.
The department said sex offenders under supervision have been told, in part, to not give out treats, to turn off porch lights, to not answer doors for trick-or-treaters and to not attend Halloween parties that include children.
Tornado Watch Tonight; Heavy Rain Possible
October 31, 2015
There is a tornado watch in effect tonight. Heavy rain is possible. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Time Change: Fall Back, Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
October 31, 2015
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).
5K Run Saturday At Byrneville Elementary
October 30, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School’s Student Government Association is hosting a 5K Run for all ages on Saturday, October 31 at 11 a.m. Entry free is $25; registration begins at 9 a.m. and includes a free t-shirt. There will also be a costume contest at 10 a.m. and face painting.
Rain Moving In Saturday
October 30, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspects Known To Frequent Cantonment
October 30, 2015
UPDATE: Thomas Jackson was booked into the Escambia County Jail at 11:20 a.m. Friday.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects known to frequent the Cantonment area.
Thomas Jackson, 23, and Christoper Staten, 21, are wanted for shooting into an occupied dwelling and are also wanted for questioning in a separate drive-by shooting incident.
Jackson and Staten frequent the Cantonment area and should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the Escamabia County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information regarding the location of these suspects or information regarding the crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850 436-9620.
Friday Night Football Schedule
October 30, 2015
Here is a look at tonight’s high school football games across the North Escambia area.
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FLORIDA
- Baker at Northview, 7 p.m. (Senior Night 6 p.m.)
- Pine Forest at Tate, 7:30 p.m.
- Washington at Escambia, 7:30 p.m.
- Gulf Breeze at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- Milton at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
- PHS at West Florida, 7:30 p.m.
- OFF: Jay, Catholic
ALABAMA
- T.R. Miller at W.S. Neal
- Bessemer 20, Escambia Academy 8 (Thurs. pm)
- Flomaton at Monroe County
Halloween Programs At Century And Molino Branch Libraries
October 29, 2015
West Florida Libraries in Century and Molino will hold special Halloween programs.
A “Haunting for Halloween” will be held today at 5 p.m. at the Century Branch Library. Children are invited to show off their costume. There will also be spooky music, a scary story and treats. The Century Branch Library is located at 7991 North Century Boulevard in Century.
“It Happened One Night At The Molino Library” will be held Saturday night, beginning at 6:00 with activities to follow. The event begins ill a delightfully funny musical and then trick or treating in the library. Afterwards, tour the haunted Molino Museum (if you dare). The Molino Branch Library is located in the Molino Community Complex at 6450 Highway 95A North in Molino.
Clear And Comfortable Tonight
October 29, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Low around 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Fog, Chance Of Rain Move Back Into Forecast
October 28, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers between 10am and 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.