Weather Delays Start Of District 3-1A Softball Tourney
April 15, 2014
Weather has forced a schedule change for the District 3-1A softball tournament at Jay.
Due to Monday afternoon rain, tournament play will now begin on Tuesday. Chipley won the coin toss, make them the number one seed. Northview will take on Holmes County Tuesday at 5:00, and Freeport will play Baker at 7:00.
The Jay Royals will play the winner of Freeport-Baker on Wednesday, while Chipley will play the winner of Northview-Holmes County. The championship game will be played at 7 p.m. Thursday in Jay.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Intersection Now Open
April 14, 2014
The Highway 29, Highway 97 intersection in Molino is now open.
The intersection was closed about 9:20 Monday night after the Florida Highway Patrol reported the intersection was underwater.
At least two vehicles stalled and became disabled in the flooding.
Flash Flood Warning In Effect
April 14, 2014
There is severe thunderstorm warning and a flash flood warning in effect for tonight. Here is your official North Escambia area forcast:
- Tonight Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Tuesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
- Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
- Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Escambia Meetings Planned On Updated Zoning Ordinances; Molino Tuesday
April 14, 2014
To reflect changes at the state level, Escambia County is in the process of rewriting its Land Development Code (LDC) to create an efficient and rational document to guide expansion within the county.
As part of this rewrite, the county will attempt to condense its current 36 zoning classifications into 14 new classifications, the first full overhaul of the zoning ordinance since its original adoption in 1996. Rewriting the LDC is intended to simplify and modernize the document to include mixed-use and “live, work play” zones, an increasingly popular option within the county, as the original zoning map was not parcel-based and created many split-zoned properties.
Public meetings will be held in the coming weeks to address citizens’ concerns regarding this issue.
Upcoming community meetings will be held as follows:
Tuesday, April 15 – Planning Board Workshop: LDC Rewrite, 8:30 a.m.
Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola
Tuesday, April 15 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Molino Community Center, 6450-A Highway 95A, Molino
Thursday, April 17 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola
Monday, April 21 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Tate High School, 1771 Tate Road, Cantonment
Tuesday, April 22 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 6 p.m.
Bellview Baptist Church Auditorium, 4750 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola
Wednesday, April 23 - Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 5:30 p.m.
Lexington Terrace Community Center, 700 South Old Corry Field Rd
Thursday, April 24 – Public Workshop: Zoning Consolidation, 6 p.m.
Olive Baptist Church, Passmore Hall, 1836 East Olive Road, Pensacola
No changes will be made to zoning classifications on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, so no public meetings will be held in those areas.
Rain Moving In For Monday
April 13, 2014
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
- Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Monday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
- Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Flood Warning Extended As Escambia River Continues To Rise
April 13, 2014
The flood warning for the Escambia River has been extended until Wednesday morning. Saturday, the stage was 17.9 feet.
Minor flooding was occurring and was forecast to continue. Flood stage is 19 feet. The river is forecast to rise to 18.9 feet by Sunday evening and fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. At 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands occurs. At 19 feet, low pastures are flooded and cattle need to be moved.
Pictured top: The Escambia River flooded the entrance road to Fischer Landing in Century Saturday afternoon. Pictured below: A wide view of the Escambia River as seen from Highway 4 Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Regional Roundup: Free Waste Disposal Today
April 12, 2014
A Regional Roundup will be held at the former Carver Middle School, 400 East Pond Street in Century, this Saturday.
Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste (HHW), shoes and up to four tires per vehicle, free of charge.
Businesses and residents can dispose of all types of clean, dry, recyclable electronics including computers, monitors and terminals, keyboards, mice, printers, TVs, copiers, gaming systems, remotes, fax machines, VCRs, stereo systems, cell phones and telephones. Electronics that have been partially recycled will not be accepted. Businesses, with large amounts of electronics, should call the Department of Solid Waste Management to make an appointment to dispose of these items at the Perdido Landfill. Appliances, including fans and air conditioners, are not accepted.
HHW items can cause injury if handled improperly. These items will usually have a warning or cautionary statement on their labels, such as flammable, corrosive, poison or toxic and include items such as swimming pool chemicals, cleaners, drain openers, paint and paint products, fuels, gases, lawn and garden chemicals, aerosol cans and automotive repair and maintenance products.
Shoes are also collected for the Soles4Souls program. Donated shoes should be bound together with a rubber band.
For more information about Regional Roundup events, proper disposal of waste or to make an appointment for a business electronics drop-off, contact the Escambia County Department of Solid Waste Management, 850-937-2160.
Today: Bratt BBQ Lunches; Molino Spring Fling
April 12, 2014
Two area churches have big events planned for today:
Spring Fling Festival – Molino
Cross Faith Church in Molino will hold their Spring Fling Festival Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There will be crafts vendors, children’s activities, including horse rides, petting zoo, inflatable’s and face painting. Fish plates will be available for $7 as well as hotdogs, desserts and drinks. 5701 Highway 29 in Molino. (850) 587-3187.
BBQ Lunches In Bratt
Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church at 5400 North Highway 99 in Bratt will hold a BBQ plate fundraiser on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. $6.50, including a BBQ sandwich, potato salad, baked beans, tea and dessert. Proceeds benefit youth camp.
Almost Perfect Spring Weekend
April 12, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
- Monday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 71.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Love, Give, Live 5K Walk For Organ Donation Is Saturday
April 11, 2014
A Love, Give, Live, Donate Life 5K Walk in Memory of Laurie Cooey will be held Saturday morning in Pace.
Cooey was a four-time kidney transplant recipient. The goal of Saturday’s walk is to increase the number of organ donors so other families can hold on to the hope of life, according to organizers. Organ donor cards will be available at the event.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the walk at 9 a.m. at S.S. Dixon Intermediate School at 5540 Education Drive in Pace.
For more information, contact Janis Merritt at (850) 981-9730 or (850) 516-3714.