Jail Video Visitation To Be Interupted Tuesday
May 20, 2014
Escambia County Corrections says that their video visitation service will be taken offline from 7 a.m. until noon on Tuesday.. The temporary suspension of the service will allow for the system to be fully upgraded. The upgrades should be completed by the end of the business day Tuesday.
The Escambia County Correction’s Office offers video visitation for inmates at the Escambia County Jail, Work Camp and Work Release sites through the Video Visitation Center located at 1190 West Leonard Street.
Currently, video visitation for inmates at the Work Camp and Work Release facilities are available on a first come, first serve basis. A specific schedule for available visitation times for inmates at the Work Camp and the Work Release facilities will be announced as soon as scheduling is available.
Visitations for inmates at the Main Jail can be scheduled on the MyEscambia.com website or by the kiosk located in the lobby of the Video Visitation Center.
The Escambia County Correction’s Video Visitation Center operates seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m
Escaped Prisoner On The Run Near Jacks Branch Road
May 19, 2014
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. THE PRISONER HAS BEEN CAPTURED. FOR AN UPDATED STORY, CLICK HERE.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Road Prison and other agencies are searching for an escaped Escambia County Road Prison inmate in the area of Jacks Branch Road and Schifko Road this afternoon.
Escambia County officials said 25-year old Nolan Ray McDaniel has been on the run since about 1:30 after he was discovered missing from a work site. He is possibly shirtless at this time, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
McDaniel, according to jail records, was arrested April 18 on charges of methamphetamine production, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a listed chemical. His jury trial was set to begin on July 14.
Anyone in the area the sees McDaniel should call 911.
More details will be posted when available.
Tuesday: EWMS Band, Chorus Spring Concert; Tate Concert Band Spring Event
May 19, 2014
The Ernest Ward Middle School Band and Chorus, and the Tate High School concert bands will hold spring concerts on Tuesday.
The Ernest Ward Middle School Chorus and Band will hold a Spring Concert Tuesday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Guest should bring a folding chair or blanket and meet at the bus ramp in front of the school for an evening of listening pleasure. The concert is free, but an available meal will be $5 for a BBQ sandwich, chips and a drink. Advance meal tickets may be purchased from EWMS Band or Chorus members. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the gym.
The Tate High School concert bands will present their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 20th at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. The concert will include a tribute to Erin Benson as the Wind Ensemble will perform a piece based on the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” conducted by Joe Hooten and will feature Leslie Ann Godwin with vocals. Admission is free.
Sunny, Warm Week
May 19, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
- Monday Night Clear, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
- Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.
- Friday Sunny, with a high near 91.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 90.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 90.
Everything Is Free At Yard Sale Today Just For Flood Victims
May 17, 2014
The First Baptist Church of Cantonment is holding a “Free Yard Sale” today.
The church and Molino Park Elementary School teamed up to collect items…all of which will be free for flood victims to stop by and get what they need. The “Free Yard Sale” for flood victims will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment at 118 Morris Avenue.
Available items include clothes, shoes, new undergarments, bedding, nonperishable food and toiletries.
For more information, call (850) 968-9135.
Tate Band To Present Spaghetti Jazz Dinner And Concert Tonight
May 15, 2014
The Tate High School Jazz Bands will present their Spaghetti Jazz Dinner/Concert at 6:30 tonight in the school cafeteria. Admission is $5 and proceeds this year will go to help two Tate Band families who lost their home in the recent floods.
The Tate Concert Bands will present their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 20th at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. This Concert will include a tribute to Erin Benson as the Wind Ensemble will perform a piece based on the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” conducted by Joe Hooten and will feature Leslie Ann Godwin with vocals. Admission is free.
Areal Flood Advisory
May 14, 2014
An area flood advisory is in effect for northern Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida and Escambia County in Alabama. Radar estimates 4-6 inches of rain fell across the area this afternoon, with some isolated areas receiving 7 to 11 inches. Rain has mostly ended across the area, but runoff may continue to cause problems into the night.
- Tonight Showers and thunderstorms possible. Low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%
- Thursday Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
- Friday Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
- Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Pictured top: Heavy rain Wednesday afternoon on North Highway 99 at Highway 164 in Oak Grove. Pictured below: Heave rains quickly flood a field (middle right) along Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One More Try Friday To Hold Special Olympics Spring Games
May 14, 2014
After being rained out three times, organizers are going to try one more time to hold the 18th Annual Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games at Tate High School.
The Special Olympic Spring Games were originally scheduled for March 14 but were rescheduled from that date due to rain.
Pictured: Track and field events during last year’s Special Olympics at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Summer Baseball Tryouts Are Thursday
May 14, 2014
Northview High Schools summer baseball tryouts will be held Thursday at the school. Tryouts are set for 6 p.m. Thursday for eligible incoming ninth graders. Pictured: Northview 2013 summer baseball. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge..
Missing Teen Located
May 13, 2014
Authorities say a missing Gonzalez girl has been safely located.
Earlier story:
Brianna Renee Hual, 15, was last seen Monday night at her home in the 2600 block of South Highway 95A. She was wearing neon pink jeans and white flip-flops. Hual is a white female with brown eyes, brown hair, about 5-feet, 2-inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds.
Family members say she may have been picked up by a 22-year male.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.