Registration Today For Danceworks Classes
July 13, 2015
Registration is underway for Heather Leonard’s Danceworks, and a registration event will be held today in Byrneville.
The registration will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, July 13 at the Byrneville Community Center.
Ballet, tap and jazz classes will be taught by Heather Leonard beginning the week of August 10 for girls ages 3 and up. This year, classes for ages 3-8 will be based on age, while classes for dancers over age 9 will be based upon level. Leonard has taught dance to hundreds of girls from North Escambia and surrounding areas. She is also the coach for the Northview High School Dance Team.
For the class schedule, click here. For further information or questions email hldanceworks@gmail.com.
Pictured: The Heather Leonard’s Danceworks Spring 2015 recital at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Slight Chance Of More Rain Tonight
July 12, 2015
There is a heat advisory in effect for this afternoon. The combined effect of the heat and humidity will make it feel like a heat index up to 108 degrees.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.al North Escambia area forecast:
Hot, Slight Chance Of An Afternoon Shower Today
July 11, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Atmore’s Main Street Railroad Crossing Closed Today
July 9, 2015
The Main Street railroad crossing in Atmore is set to be closed from 8 a.m. Thursday until 8 a.m. Friday, according to Atmore Police Department Sgt. Chuck Brooks, for repairs. The re-opening time could be delayed by unforeseen circumstances. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Voter Registration Event Today In Century
July 8, 2015
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will hold a voter registration drive today in Century.
The event will be held Wednesday from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Century Town Hall. Florida residents can register to vote or, if already registered, make sure the elections office has their most current information on file.
Florida residents attending the event should bring their Florida driver’s license, Florida ID card or the last four digits of their social security number.
For more information, call (850) 595-3900.
Slight Chance Of Rain This Afternoon, Tonight
July 6, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Free Teach The Teacher Soil Workshop Offered
July 6, 2015
This summer, the University of Florida IFAS Soil Science Department is offering a one-day, Teach the Teacher International Year of Soil Workshop for educators at locations throughout the state of Florida to learn more about soils and how to relate that information back to their students.
The workshop will be comprised of in-class lectures, activity demonstrations, and field tours that will be taught by University of Florida faculty. The workshop will cover topics like Soils and Civilizations, What is a Soil, Water Retention and Movement in Soil, Soil is Living, and Soil Protects the Environment.
Participants will leave with curriculum, a certificate of attendance, and a better understanding of how to incorporate soil science into teachable moments in his/her classroom.
The local event will be held Tuesday, July 7 at the West Florida Research and Education Center at 4253 Experiment Road in Jay. Attendance is free and lunch will be provided, but attendees should register in advance by clicking here.
FDOT: Road Construction Suspended For 4th Weekend
July 5, 2015
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three office has suspended highway construction projects on major roadways across Northwest Florida for the holiday weekend. There will be no work on state roads requiring lane restrictions through today, Sunday, July 5. All major roads will be open to normal traffic.
Although no construction closures are scheduled over the Independence Day holiday, existing state highway work zones will remain in effect. Motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through work zones around barricades and equipment.
FDOT is encouraging drivers to allow extra travel time and to use extra caution in existing work zones along state highways. Drivers are urged to make sure they buckle up, along with their passengers. FDOT and other safety agencies also ask drivers to obey speed limits, get adequate rest before traveling, avoid distractions and never drink and drive.
Drivers also are urged to be prepared for unscheduled highway closures due to accidents, disabled vehicles or other events. Motorists should be alert to changing weather conditions while traveling.
Slight Rain Chance, Upper 60’s Tonight
July 5, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
FHP Urges Fourth Holiday Safety
July 5, 2015
The Fourth of July is known for cookouts, fireworks, and parades. It’s also equally well known for busy travel.
AAA estimates that over 40 million people will be on the road during this long Independence Day weekend. The Florida Highway Patrol is urging everyone to use caution and not let the celebration turn to tragedy by mixing alcohol and driving.
Here are safety tips from the FHP for the long Fourth of July weekend:
- Always buckle up. A seatbelt is your vehicle’s most important safety feature.
- Designate a sober driver before the fun begins.
- Didn’t plan ahead? Call a taxi, a sober friend, or use public transportation to get home safely if you have been drinking.
- Even one drink increases the risk of a crash while driving.
- Do not let anyone who has been drinking get behind the wheel.
- Call *FHP (*347) if you see an impaired driver on the road.
The Fourth weekend continues through Sunday.