Today Is Voter Registration Deadline For November Election
October 6, 2014
Today is the last day to register to in the upcoming November 4 general election. Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election.
New registrations must be completed and received in the Supervisor of Elections Office by close of business on Monday, October 6. Office hours will be extended until 6:00 p.m. to accommodate last minute registrants and individuals dropping off completed applications. If mailing an application, it must be postmarked no later than October 6 in order to be effective for the November 4 election. Address and party changes can be made after the books close.
For more information, visit EscambiaVotes.com.
Ribbon Cutting Set For New Head Start Program In Molino
October 6, 2014
The Community Action Program will celebrate the opening of their newest Head Start location Friday in Molino
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will attend a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. at the Molino Community Complex at 6450 Highway 95A.
Head Start and Early Head Start Programs provide comprehensive, developmental services for low-income pre-school children ages birth to five and support services for their families. The purpose of the Head Start programs is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of health, educational, nutritional, social and other services. The cornerstone of the program is parent and community development.
For more information on this event or how to register your child into the Head Start program, call (850) 432-2992 or visit CAPC-Pensacola.org.
Great Weather Continues
October 5, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
- Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Jay Peanut Festival Going On This Weekend
October 4, 2014
The annual Jay Peanut Festival is going on this weekend.
For 25 years, the Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert Farm has been a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and farmers to show off their best of the season has become an annual event covering 15 acres and drawing about 70,000 people to the Gabbert farm over two days.
The event includes the 1930s Farm Museum, food booths, dozens of arts and crafts vendors, pony rides, games and fun. The Jay Peanut Festival is also a chance to try all varieties of peanuts – boiled, green, fried, candied and more.
Admission is free, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Jay High School FFA is hosting the 4th annual Keith Rowland Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser next to the Peanut Festival Saturday and Sunday. Donations are accepted ($4 per vehicle requested) for parking that is adjacent to the festival.
The Gabbert farm is located at 3604 Pine Level Road.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Market At Saint Monica’s Open Today In Cantonment
October 4, 2014
The Market at Saint Monica’s will be open today in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church on Highway 95A in Cantonment. A variety of vendors will be on hand, selling fresh fruits and vegetables and an array of handmade goods. The market will be be open, with free admission, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. After today, there is one remaining day — October 18 — for the market this season. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Cooler Weather Coming
October 3, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Friday Night Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
- Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Today: Northview Homecoming Parade, Lunch, Pep Rally, Game
October 3, 2014
Today is homecoming at Northview High School will several events planned. This year’s theme is “Under the Sea”.
The parade will line up on the campus of Bratt Elementary School beginning at noon. The parade is scheduled to begin at Bratt Elementary at 1 p.m. The parade will travel from Bratt Elementary along Highway 4 to Northview High School and end with a pep rally in the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
The rain has cleared the area, but any delays or parade changes will be announced here on NorthEscambia.com, on the NorthEscambia.com Facebook page, and on NorthEscambia.com’s Twitter feed.
A homecoming meal will available Friday from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. from the football concession stand to support the Tommy Weaver Scholarship Fund. The $7 meal will include a BBQ pork sandwich, chips, dessert and drink.
Friday night homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set against Jay for 7 p.m.
A silent auction will be held during the game near the home concession stand during the game for three NHS JV All American Cheerleaders who are raising the money to attend the Walt Disney World Thanksgiving Day Parade. Items include a hotel getaway.
Pictured: Senior homecoming decorations at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Fall Carnival Today At Jim Allen Elementary
October 3, 2014
Jim Allen Elementary School will host their annual fall carnival this afternoon.
The event will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the school at 1051 Highway 95A. There were will be food, games, prizes, a hayride, dunking book and much more.
Tickets and wristbands will be sold during this event. All proceeds from ticket sales and food will benefit the school. Everyone is welcome for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
Rain, Then Turning Cooler
October 2, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Friday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
- Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium To Be Dedicated Tonight At Northview
October 2, 2014
The football stadium at Northview High School will be formally dedicated as the Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium during a special ceremony at 6:00 tonight. The dedication will include the unveiling of a Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium sign and a Chief statue with plaques donated by the Northview classes of 2013 and 2014.
The Escambia County School Board voted in May to rename the stadium.
Tommy Weaver was a longtime DCT and Ag instructor and assistant coach who passed away suddenly at the age of 61 in March 2012. The Chiefs’ entire 2012 state championship football season was dedicated to Weaver.
The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony. Guest speakers will include Superintendent Malcolm Thomas; School Board member Bill Slayton; former coaches Bobby Simpson, Lorenzo Jones and Sammy Day; representatives of the classes of 2013 and 2014; community members; friends; and family members, including son Toby Weaver.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.