Rain Likely Overnight, Sunday
March 21, 2015
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tate Grad, Miss University Of Mobile In Concert Tonight
March 21, 2015
Tate High graduate Emily Danforth, who was recently named as Miss University of Mobile, will hold a benefit concert at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino tonight.
Danforth will represent the University of Mobile for the upcoming year at various events and compete for the title of Miss Alabama in June. Danforth will work as an ambassador for her personal platform, Make Thy Paths Straight: National Scoliosis Foundation, throughout her year of service.
“This journey to the crown has been an incredible one of learning true trust and faith in God and His will. I am so honored to represent the university in a way that brings glory to God,” said Danforth. “I am excited to continue to work with my platform and help bring awareness of scoliosis and reach a larger audience.”
Danforth will be in concert at 7 p.m. at Aldersgate. The concert will feature The Sounds of Mobile and will highlight pieces of Showtunes, Worship songs and Opera. The concert is free, and donations will be accepted. Donations from the event will go towards The Childrens’ Miracle Network and The National Scoliosis Foundation.
Flags Remain At Half Staff Until Sunset In Florida
March 20, 2015
Flags of the United States and Florida have been at half-staff at public building and grounds since last Friday .In coordination with the state of Louisiana and Governor Bobby Jindal, Governor Rick Scott order the flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset today in remembrance of the seven Marines and four Louisiana National Guard solders killed when their helicopter crashed off the coast near Navarre last week. Pictured above: Flags at half-staff outside the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Highway 97 Traffic Delays Friday
March 20, 2015
Drivers on Highway 97 can expect delays Friday just south of the state line. There will be alternating and intermittent land restrictions from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. as crews perform routine maintenance activities.
According to the Florida Department of Transportation, drivers are reminded to use caution and to watch for traffic flaggers when traveling through the work zone. All planned activities are weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Railroad Crossing Closure Update
March 19, 2015
CSX railroad crossing closures are continuing this week in Escambia County for the installation of new rail ties and resurfacing.
Here is the latest schedule provided by CSX as of Thursday morning:
- Countri Lane — closed; tentative reopening late Thrursday night
- Becks Lake Road, closed until late Friday night or Saturday morning; temporary crossing available immediately south of existing crossing
- Eden Lane — out Thursday tentative reopening late Thursday night
Completed:
- Olive Road
- Johnson Road
- Ensley Street
- Roberts Road
- Kingsfield Road
- Chemstrand Road
- Archer Road
- El Camino Road
- Woodbury Road
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Rain Moves In Tonight
March 18, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Authorities Searching For Escaped Juvenile Inmate
March 17, 2015
UDPATE: This escaped juvenile is back is custody.
Authorities are on the lookout for an escaped juvenile.
About 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Calvin Jerome Eddie, a 15-year old Department of Juvenile Justice inmate, walked away from the Boy’s Base at 200 Chief’s Way. Eddie is from Daytona Beach. He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt with “AMI” on the back and blue pants. If you have any information as to his whereabouts contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Warm Weather Continues
March 16, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Gov. Scott Presents School Recognition Funding To Escambia Schools
March 16, 2015
Gov. Rick Scott presented $1.4 million in school recognition funding awards to Escambia County schools Monday afternoon. The financial awards were based on sustained or significantly improved student achievement at individual schools.
Schools may use their award for faculty or staff bonuses, to purchase educational equipment or materials, or hire temporary staff to help maintain or improve student performance. How the money will be spent will be decided by the School Advisory Council at each awarded school.
Schools eligible for recognition awards include those receiving an “A” school grade, improving at least one letter grade from the previous year, or improving more than one letter grade and sustaining the improvement the following school year.
Escambia County schools receiving school recognition funding were as follows:
Byrneville Elementary , Inc. – $17,360
Ernest Ward Middle – $45,872
Molino Park Elementary – $38,215
Ransom Middle – $142,997
Hellen Caro Elementary – $95,227
Bellview Elementary – $69,608
Bellview Middle – $97,980
Cordova Park Elementary – $70,790
Scenic Heights Elementary – $87,220
A. K. Suter Elementary – $42,361
Warrington Middle – $64,943
J. H. Workman Middle – $97,958
Brown Barge Middle – $59,441
Woodham Middle – $69,947
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary – $74,058
Blue Angels Elementary – $84,917
West Florida High /technical – $125,441
Global Learning Academy – $75,742
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy – $19,763
Pensacola Beach Charter – $13,524
Newpoint Academy – $15,861
Newpoint Pensacola – $11,392
Pictured: Gov. Rick School presents school recognition funding awards Monday afternoon at Blue Angel Elementary. Photo courtesy Pensacola Chamber of Commerce for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wildlife Food Plot Meeting Planned
March 16, 2015
The Escambia County Extension Service will host a Wildlife Food Plots meeting on Friday, March 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Florida Research and Education Center, 4253 Experiment Road (Hwy 182), Jay.
This free event will showcase 18 different test plots that range in material from clover to wheat. Dr. Ann Blount, UF/IFAS Forage breeder, will be on hand to share her experiences with the various winter forages and keys to getting the maximum production out of a plot.
For more information contact Escambia County agriculture agent Libbie Johnson at (850) 475-5230.