Free School Supplies, Food Today In Century, Molino And Cantonment
August 16, 2014
Three North Escambia events will offer help to those in need this weekend with items such as free school supplies and food.
Century — Farm Share
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, the AmeriCorps Coalition of Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties and Farm Share will host a free food distribution event for residents of Century and Florida residents North Escambia area (including Walnut Hill, Bratt, Molino, Cantonment and Jay) on Saturday at The Habitat Building (former middle school) at 150 East Pond Street. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and will continue while supplies last or until noon. Assisted by volunteers, Farm Share will distribute fresh produce, water and canned foods for up to 300 families in need. All participants must have a valid photo identification.
Molino — Day Of Hope
A free Day of Hope will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Victory Assembly of God at 1895 Victory Road, just south of Barrineau Park Road on Highway 29. The event will offer free groceries, haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, a kids zone and a hot lunch. Items are available while supplies last, rain or shine. No identification is required.
Cantonment — Back To School Bash
The Cantonment Improvement Committee’s Back to School Bash will provide free school supplies to those in need. The event will begin at 10 a.m Saturday at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street in Cantonment.
Pictured top: Fresh produce given away during a previous Farm Share event in Century. NothEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Sunny Skies, No Rain Chance For Days
August 14, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Monday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
- Tuesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
- Wednesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Highway 29, I-10 Overpass Work Begins Wednesday Night
August 13, 2014
Work will being on the I-10 overpass over Highway 29 Wednesday night.
Between 8-10 p.m, a Florida Department of Transportation maintenance contractor crew will clean and patch the northbound inside lane of the overpass bridge on Highway 29 at I-10 eastbound, according to an Escambia County news release.
Century Chamber To Consider Bylaw Revision At Workshop Meeting
August 13, 2014
The Century Chamber of Commerce is working to revise its bylaws. The board of directors of the Century Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop on Wednesday, August 13 and 2 p.m. at the Century Welcome Center to discuss draft revision of its bylaws. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Chances Continue
August 11, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Saturday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Northview, EWMS Hosting ‘Glow Run’; Cross County Parent, Athlete Meeting
August 11, 2014
Northview High and Ernest Ward Middle school’s cross country programs will host a athlete and parent information meeting and “glow run” Thursday.
Anyone interest in learning more about the sport or planning to run this year needs to attend.
The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Travis Nelson Park in Bratt on Highway 4, just west of Northview. Participants should bring glow items such as glow sticks, bracelets, etc. During the evening, Northview shirts will be on sale for $5. For more information, contact Coach Natalie Nall at nnelson@escambia.k12.fl.us.
Rainy Weather Pattern Continues
August 10, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tuesday Night Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Friday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of pre
Two Arrested After 50 Mile Police Chase From Milton To Atmore
August 9, 2014
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A pursuit that started in Santa Rosa County ended about 50 miles away in Atmore Friday night.
The chase began in Milton as a deputy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F150 pickup truck near the intersection of Hamilton Bridge Road and Windham Road. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver sped off. The deputy was forced to take evasive action to avoid being struck by the vehicle, said Deputy Rich Aloy, spokesman for the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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The pursuit headed north through Santa Rosa County and crossed the Escambia River on Highway 4 into Century. The driver of the truck turned north on Highway 29 and crossed into Flomaton, Ala., and then headed west on Highway 31 out of Flomaton. The pickup driver continued with deputies in pursuit into Atmore.
According to witnesses, when the westbound driver spotted approaching Atmore Police Department officers, the suspect made a u-turn through a motel parking lot near Buster’s Restaurant and headed back east on Highway 31 before turning north on 18th Avenue just outside Atmore. The driver lost control and ran into a ditch and the end of 18th Avenue at the intersection of Carver Avenue.
During the pursuit the driver swerved several times in an attempt to strike other officers, Aloy said. There was no word of any injuries.
He said two people — a male and a female — were taken into custody. It was not immediately known which suspect was driving the pickup. Both were transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton to await extradition back to Santa Rosa County where they are expected face felony charges.
Aloy said it was not clear why the driver fled the initial traffic stop or if there were any outstanding warrants on either suspect.
The investigation into the incident is continuing.
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Pictured top and bottom: The scene near Atmore moments after the end of a police chase that started 50 miles away in Milton. NorthEscambia.com exclusive reader photos by Waylon Jones. Pictured inset and below: Two people in this Ford F150 were taken into custody following the chase. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Coming Sunday: Inside The New Ernest Ward Middle School
August 9, 2014
A “topping out’ ceremony was held Friday afternoon at Ernest Ward Middle School to celebrate the building reaching its highest point. Coming up Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll take you inside the $20 million facility for a photo tour. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Showers, Thunderstorms Likely This Weekend
August 9, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Mostly cloudy in the evening becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening…then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Sunday Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent..
- Sunday Night Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening…then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Monday Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the morning…then numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
- Monday Night Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Tuesday Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
- Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.