Hard Freeze Warning, Low 20’s Tonight
February 19, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
All-Star Soccer Tonight
February 19, 2015
The 2015 Subway High School All Star Soccer games will be held tonight at Brosnaham Park. The girls game will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the boys game at 7 p.m.
Teams are made up of the best high school senior players from the West — Escambia County, and the West Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County.
Tickets for the game are available at the gate and are $8, or $6 with a student ID or canned good to donate to Manna Food Pantries.
The West Girls team will be coached by Kenny Morgan from Washington High, while the West Boys teams will be coached by Austin King from Tate High School.
WEST GIRLS
Catholic — Gretchen Cagle, Midfield/GK
Catholic — Taylor Kukes, Forward
Escambia — Alexandria Krempin-Dykes, Midfield
Escambia — Moira Leonard, Goalkeeper
Pensacola — Lauren Pederson, Defender
Pensacola — Alex Allen, Wing/Striker
Pine Forest — Anna Legassey, Forward/Midfield
Pine Forest — Mandy Jackson, Midfield
Tate — Hannah Hargett, F/M
Tate — Alexa Harmon, Defender
Tate — Jennifer Clyde, D/M
Tate — Emily McAfee, Defender
Tate — Molly Pearce, Defender
Washington — Mallory Lurate, Goalkeeper
Washington — Natalie Williams, Midfield
Washington — Madison King, Defender
Washington — Mariah Bush, Midfield
West Florida — Brianna Schubeck, Forward/Midfield
West Florida — Morgan Duckworth, Goalkeeper
West Florida — Morgan Herpel, Defender
West Florida — Jordan Sortino, Defense
West Florida — Sommer Johnson, Midfield
WEST BOYS
Catholic — Harrison Carroll, Center Half/Utility
Catholic — Chandler Dixon, Midfield
Catholic — Taylor Evans, R/L Back, R/L Mid
Escambia — Patrick Mackovic, Def. mid-central
Escambia — Zach Slavin, Outside defender
Escambia — Paul Worshop, Wing/Midfield
Pensacola — Warren Curtiss Thies, Goalkeeper
Pensacola — Abdullah Alsaqr, Forward
Pensacola — Logan Patterson, Wing/Midfield
Pine Forest — Hunter Reavis, Right Wing
Tate — Kyle Capehart, Back
Tate — Keller Blaichard, Midfield
Washington — Chris Searcy, Forward
Washington — Evan Sheltry, Mid/defender
Washington — Jake Brown, Forward
Washington — Ben Stevens, Right Back
Washington — Bennett Gaston, Midfield
Washington — Keimon Johnson, Center Back
West Florida — Austin Boswell, Center Back
West Florida — Kai Estrada, Midfield
West Florida — Daniel Bowers, Goalkeeper
West Florida — Luan Nguyen, Forward
EAST GIRLS
Choctaw — Dani Weyer, Striker/center mid
Choctaw — Sydney Oliver, Center Back
Choctaw — Kayla Douglas, Forward, Outside Mid
Choctaw — Kelsey Douglas, Outside Mid
Fort Walton — Kierstin Creese, Center Defender
Fort Walton — Torie Greene, Center Forward
Fort Walton — Shelby Campbell, Midfield
Gulf Breeze — Veronica Williamson, Outside Mid/Forward
Gulf Breeze — Jessie Droogsma, Goal Keeper
Milton — Jenna Wade, Forward/Midfielder
Milton — Skylar Elsperman, Outside Midfield
Milton — Mariah Holt, Defender
Navarre — Rylie Slaybaugh, Center Mid
Navarre — Jessica Cook, Center Back
Niceville — Cassie Willis, Defender
Niceville — Jessica Chavis, Outside Mid/Forward
Niceville — Mandi Balcuinas, Forward
Niceville — Eli Craft, Honorary Captain
Pace — Hannah Abrams, Forward
Pace — Claire Taylor, Forward/Midfielder
Pace — Serena Colvin, Wide Back/Wide Mid
Pace — Kiersten Richardson, Center Back
Rocky Bayou — Shanon Barkman, Forward
EAST BOYS
Choctaw — Sean Hoffstatter, Forward
Choctaw — Shane Nicholson, Forward
Choctaw — Kahlee Wilson, Def. Mid
Choctaw — Luke Hambleton, Center Back
Choctaw — Brandon Castelin, Center Back
Crestview — Trent Simmons, Def/Mid
Crestview — Bryce Webb, Def/Mid
Fort Walton — Santiago Alvarado, Center Mid/CFWD
Fort Walton — Juan Pablo Rodriguez, FWD/LB
Gulf Breeze — Kyle Overlade, Defender/Ctr. Mid
Gulf Breeze — Matthew Cutler, Off. Mid/ Forward
Milton — Patrick Greene, Forward
Milton — Jonathan Pool, Defender
Navarre — Mason Goodnough, Goalkeeper
Navarre — Amuia Alford, GK/Forward
Navarre — Kameron Bethell, Midfield
Navarre — Robert Madril, Midfield/Forward
Navarre — Brandon Capenia, Midfield
Navarre — Malcolm Valdes, Midfield
Niceville — Michael Nalovic, Defender
Pace — Alex Brock, CB
Rocky Bayou — Cameron Esses, Midfield/Striker
Hard Freeze Warning For Tonight
February 18, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Northview, West Florida Cancel Softball Games Due To Weather
February 17, 2015
Northview and West Florida high schools have canceled softball games scheduled for tonight due to inclement weather.
Today’s Catholic at Northview High softball game has been canceled.
Today’s West Florida softball game against Navarre has been canceled and will be rescheduled. Thursday’s West Florida softball game versus Catholic has been rescheduled for March 2
Cold, Windy Day; Freeze Tonight
February 17, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Career Fair: West Hiring For 275 Positions
February 17, 2015
West Corporation is holding a two-day career fair to hire for 275 customer care and sales positions. The onsite career fair will be held today and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 5031 Commerce Park Circle in Pensacola.
The customer care and sales positions focus on providing superior incoming customer service related to billing, account maintenance, and general customer inquiries including recommending additional products and services for a national wireless and cable services provider. Applicants are required to have basic computer abilities and strong communications skills. A high school diploma or GED is also required. Prior sales or customer service experience is required for these positions.
West offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. West also provides ongoing career development and the opportunity for career advancement. Customer Care and Sales Associates start at up to $11.65 per hour with paid training. These are full-time positions with a variety of work schedules available.
Rain Becoming Likely
February 16, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Washington’s Birthday
Showers, mainly after noon. High near 67. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low around 39. South wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
FDOT Bringing Out The Snow Plows For Tuesday
February 16, 2015
The Florida Department of Transportation is bringing out the snow plows for Tuesday — but it’s just an exercise.
FDOT will conduct a winder weather exercise on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.
Motorists may notice an increased number of FDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill as FDOT field maintenance and operations department staff simulate a winter storm. FDOT crews will react to simulated icy weather conditions and deploy snow plows, chemical spreaders and various ice and snow removal equipment throughout the area.
The training exercise is designed to deal with snow and ice removal during inclement weather, coordinate FDOT personnel and equipment and monitor safety and efficiency of operations in the event of winter storm. FDOT’s winter weather plan is being developed to keep Florida’s highway system safe and operational in all types of weather conditions.
All planned activities are weather dependent and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather, according to FDOT.
Pictured: An impassable Highway 29 south of Century littered with jack-knifed 18-wheelers following an ice storm in January 2014. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia County President’s Day Closures
February 16, 2015
Below is a listing of Escambia County offices and departments closed on Monday, February 16, for the President’s Day holiday. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, February 17.
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
- West Florida Public Library System
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
Exceptions:
- 911 Dispatch, EMS and Fire Services will all be open
- Perdido Landfill, excluding the administrative offices, will be open
- Escambia County Clerk of the Court & Comptroller:
- Only Official Records and the Finance Offices of the Clerk and Comptroller, will be closed
- All other Clerk of Court offices and operations will be open
- Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT):
- Administrative offices closed
- UWF Trolleys will run regular weekday service
- Buses will run modified holiday
- Route 59A and 64 Beach Jumper – No Service
- Route 58 – last bus departs downtown at 3:30 p.m.
- Routes 2, 42, 50 and 55 – last bus departs ECAT at 4 p.m.
- Route 59 Express- last bus departs NATTC at 5:15 p.m.
- Route 60 Century will run weekday service and departs ECAT at 5 p.m.
Open House Monday At New Ernest Ward Middle School
February 16, 2015
An open house will be held Monday for parents and community members to tour the new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill. The school will be open to the public from noon until 4 p.m. Monday is a teacher workday; students are not in class.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.