Escambia, Santa Rosa Schools Closed Thursday (With Closure And Cancellation List)
April 30, 2014
Schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida are closed on Thursday.
Other Wednesday closures include
- University of West Florida
- Pensacola State College classes/exams
- Pensacola Christian Academy classes/exams
- Marcus Pointe Christian
- Fortis Institute
- Escambia Catholic Schools
- Escambia Health Department
- ECAT – no service Wednesday
- Escambia Health & Hope Clinic (Pcola and Century)
- NAS Pensacola (until 10am, contact supervisor)
- Eglin Air Force Base
- Navy Hospital
- Escambia, Santa Rosa county courts
- Pen Air Credit Unions
- ECUA residential and commercial sanitation collections scheduled for Wednesday will be postponed until Thursday. Thursday’s and Friday’s collections will be made on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
The following community agencies are closed:
- Alzheimer’s Family Services Office
- Autism Pensacola
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (7 clubs located in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties)
- Chain Reaction
- Children’s Home Society
- CIL Disability Resource Center is closed.
- The Community Action Program Head Start and All other Community Action Programs
- Community Drug and Alcohol Council, Inc (CDAC) Offices
- Gulf Coast Kids House
- Gulf Coast Council, Boy Scouts of America Office
- Health & Hope Clinics locations
- Lutheran Services of Florida
- Manna Food Pantries
- PACE Center For Girls
- United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida Offices
- United Ministries
- UCP’s Capstone Academy Pensacola and Milton
- UCP’s Children’s Services Center and Milton Child Care Center
- USO locations
- BRACE will be represented at the EOC throughout the State of Emergency.
- 2-1-1 information and referral agents will work from their homes for the duration of the State of Emergency.
- Chain Reaction’s luncheon is cancelled for today.
- Manna is closed until further notice. Their building & grounds are flooded with 4 to 5 feet of water. They are unable to reach our building to assess the damage due to standing water in their parking lot. They anticipate extensive loss of equipment, vehicles & food.
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Escambia County Road Closures
April 30, 2014
Drivers should avoid being on the roadways, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The following state and local highways are closed, according to FDOT and Escambia County:
- I-10 is open to slow moving traffic.
- U.S. 98 at Jaquin Road is restricted due to water on the road.
- Southbound I-110 at MM 3.5 (Texar Drive) is restricted due to water on the road.
- U.S. 29 at Tate Road is closed due to water on the road.
- U.S. 90 at Nine Mile Creek is closed due to water on the road.
- U.S. 90 at Eight Mile Creek is closed due to water on the road.
- State Road (S.R.) 727 (Fairfield Drive) is closed due to water on the road.
- Southbound U.S. 29 is restricted due to water on the road.
- Highway 297A at 11 Mile Creek – bridge out
- Meadowbrook Drive – bridge out
- 9th Avenue North at Carpenter Creek – bridge out
- Airport Boulevard at Carpenter Creek — bridge out
- Condor Drive
- Bauer Road
- Mobile Highway at Bayou Marcus
- Dog Track Road at Lillian Highway
- Johnson Avenue near Olive Rd — bridge out
In addition to flooding, several road and bridges sustained major damage in the flooding.
Pictured above: Large portions of Scenic Highway are gone. Pictured below: Johnson Avenue near Scenic Highway. NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Only A Slight Chance Of Rain For Tonight, Sun To Return
April 30, 2014
Flood warnings are in effect. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 57.
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 87.
- Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
BREAKING: EXTREME FLOODING, NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY
April 29, 2014
There is extreme flooding in Escambia County. School is canceled for Wednesday. Virtually all roads Cantonment south are flooded and impassable. We are posting LIVE updates on our Facebook page.
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Tate, Jay, WFHS Softball Games Rescheduled; NWE Cancels Games
April 29, 2014
The threat of severe weather has forced changes in softball playoff action tonight, and forced the cancellation of games at two youth parks.
The Region 1-7A game between the Tate Aggies and Navarre Raiders has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The West Florida versus Tallahassee’s Florida High Regiona 1-4A game has been postponed until 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The Jay Lady Royals regional semifinal playoff game against South Walton has been moved up to 4:00 Wednesday. The game is being played at Jay.
Northwest Escambia has canceled all games at their park for tonight. Members of teams scheduled for practice tonight at NWE will be contacted by their managers.
All games at NEP are also canceled.
Round Two Of Storms Coming Tonight
April 29, 2014
There is a tornado and flash flood watch in effect. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday Night Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 78.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 81.
- Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 58.
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 82.
Severe Storms Likely Overnight
April 28, 2014
There is a flash flood watch in effect for tonight. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 78.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 81.
- Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 58.
- Monday Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friends Of The Library Hold Annual Book Sale
April 27, 2014
The Friends of the Library held their annual Spring Book Sale and Silent Auction over the weekend at the Main Library at 239 North Spring Street, featuring their “famous” $5 bag sale on Sunday.
Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books were available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items. All profits are used to fund programs and enhancements at WFPL branches, including Molino and Century.
Pictured: Shoppers look for bargains Saturday afternoon the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale at the main library in downtown Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Friends Of The Library Books Sale Continues
April 25, 2014
The Friends of West Florida Public Library will hold its Big Spring Book Sale and Silent Auction this weekend at the Main Library at 239 North Spring Street.
Thousands of hardcover, paperback, and collectible books will be available for purchase, plus a variety of DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and other items. All profits are used to fund programs and enhancements at WFPL branches.
On Saturday, the Book Sale will be open from 9 a.m until 5 p.m., with free admission for all shoppers and reduced prices.
Sunday is the final day of the Book Sale, with free admission and the popular $5 Bag Sale from noon to 3 p.m.
Book Sale items include thousands of generous donations from the public and some library books retired from circulation, many of them now out-of-print. Novels and mysteries are sorted by author or into genres like science fiction and westerns. Other book categories include arts and entertainment, children’s, cookbooks, history, holidays, home and hobbies, literature, foreign language, military, modern living, nature and gardening, religion, science, sports, technical, and travel. Most prices range from $0.50 for paperbacks to $2 for hardcover. There are also recorded books, magazines, and other media for sale.
The Collector’s Corner will feature an assortment of signed books, pre-1950s books, books by local and Florida authors, and other special books that are great for gifts. These items are priced as marked and must be checked out separately.
Payment by cash or check is preferred. Credit cards are accepted for sales of $20 or more.
For more information about the Book Sale or to become a Friends member, visit friendsofwfpl.org.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Relay For Life Events Begin Tonight At Tate High, Atmore
April 25, 2014
Relay for Life events will get underway tonight at Tate High School and in Atmore.
The Greater Escambia Relay for Life event at Tate High School begins at 7 p.m. and continues until 7 a.m. Saturday. The Opening Ceremony begins at 7:00, followed by the Survivor’s Lap and Celebration, and the Caregivers Lap at 7:10. The Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 9:00 to remember people we have lost to cancer, to support people who are currently battling the disease, and to honor those who have won their battle. The power of this ceremony lies in providing an opportunity for people to work through grief and find hope. The 37 registered teams and 309 individuals in the Greater Escambia Relay were just shy of $70,o00 raised by late Thursday night.
The Atmore Relay for Life event begins with opening ceremonies at Tom Byrne Park at 6 p.m., followed by a survivor and caregivers lap at about 7:15. Then teams will walk through the evening until closing ceremonies at midnight. A luminaria lap will be held at about 9 p.m., with lighted luminarias lining the track honoring lives affected or taken by cancer.
Pictured top: The Survivor and Caregiver’s Lap gets underway during last year’s Greater Escambia Relay for Life at Tate High School. Pictured below: Atmore Relay for Life last year at Tom Byrne Park. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
