Florida Same Sex Couples Fight Extending Legal Stay
December 2, 2014
Update to this story: http://www.northescambia.com/2014/12/florida-gay-marriage-ban-could-be-lifted-in-january
Pointing to an “avalanche” of court rulings, attorneys for same-sex couples have asked a federal appeals court to reject Attorney General Pam Bondi’s attempt to at least temporarily extend Florida’s ban on gay marriage.
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle in August ruled that the ban was unconstitutional but placed a stay on his decision to allow time for appeals. That stay is scheduled to expire January 5.
Bondi last month asked the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to keep the stay in place until appeals are complete. But in two filings last week, attorneys for same-sex couples requested that the appeals court let the stay expire. In part, they pointed to federal court rulings that struck down similar gay-marriage bans in other states.
“The (plaintiffs) and same-sex couples across the state are subjected to irreparable harm every day they are forced to live without the security and protections marriage provides,” said one of the documents, filed by American Civil Liberties Union attorneys who represent one group of plaintiffs. “As they wait, children will be born, partners and spouses will get sick, and some will die. Each day that passes, some people will pass away without ever having been able to marry the person they love or to have their marriage recognized in their home state, depriving their surviving spouse of important protections.”
Public Workshop Tonight On Nine Mile Road Widening Project
December 2, 2014
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting tonight concerning proposed improvements to Nine Mile Road to Highway 29. The meeting will be held from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. at Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West Nine Mile Road.
This project is intended to increase the vehicular capacity of the corridor and accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Improvements include widening 2.28 miles of Nine Mile Road from two to four lanes while adding sidewalks, improving drainage and constructing various safety upgrades along the corridor to meet current standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, there will be traffic signal modifications and the construction of storm water drainage treatment facilities.
Maps, drawings and other information will be on display. There will be no formal presentation, however, representatives from FDOT will be available to discuss proposed improvements, answer questions and receive comments.
Tonight: Northview To Hold Bright Futures Event For Seniors, Parents
December 2, 2014
Northview High School will hold an informational even tonight for seniors and their parents to learn more about Bright Futures Scholarships. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the school.
Seniors can receive assistance in completing the Florida Student Financial Aid application, which is required for Bright Futures eligibility. Computers will be available with assistance from counseling staff to submit the Bright Futures application.
FFA Citrus Sale Ends Today
December 1, 2014
The Northview High School FFA Fruit Sale ends today with delivery just in time for Christmas.
The NHS FFA is selling citrus in attractive 2/5, 1/2 or 4/5 bushel boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from RiverBrite in Vero Beach.
Orders must be made by Monday, December 1. The delivery date is Wednesday, December 17.
For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be returned to Northview by mail (the address is on the order form), or dropped off at the school office. Fruits available include red apples, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and Hamlin oranges. Mixed trio half bushels are also available.
For more information, call (850) 327-6681, ext. 248.
Warm Week, High In The 70’s Each Day
December 1, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Warm Week Ahead
November 30, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Pictured: Clouds obscure the sun late Saturday afternoon on Kansas Road in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Warmer Week Ahead
November 29, 2014
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
- Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunny Skies, Warmer After Today
November 28, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Friday Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Friday Night Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tate’s Showband Performing In Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade (With Video Link, Photos)
November 27, 2014
For an update to this story, click here.
The Tate High School Showband of the South arrived in Philadelphia Tuesday night and held a wet parade practice on Wednesday morning. They will perform in the 2014 Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning.
The parade cannot be seen on any Mobile/Pensacola television stations, but can be viewed on Philadelphia television station WPVI TV’s live stream at the following link: http://6abc.com/live
The parade will begin at 7:30 a.m. Cantonment time, and the Tate High School Showband will be very near the beginning of the parade and broadcast.
Following the parade, the Showband members will spend time in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Pictured: A wet parade practice Wednesday for the Tate High Showband of the South in Philadelphia. NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Offered Thursday In Century
November 27, 2014
Rivertown Church from Columbus, GA, will join two local churches to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday in Century.
Rivertown will provide the pork loin and dressing, community members will provide the side dishes and dessert will be provide by Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century and the First Baptist Church of Flomaton. The free Thanksgiving dinner will be served from noon until 2p.m. at the Abundant Life Assembly, 8040 North Century Boulevard. Anyone is welcome.
For the past couple of years, Rivertown Church has worked on improvements and upkeep during the summer at the Carver Community Center as a church outreach project. This will be the second year Rivertown has provided a Thanksgiving dinner in Century.
Pictured: Young Century residents attend a free Thanksgiving lunch last year provided by Rivertown Church of Columbus, GA.
