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.
Man Critical After Flomaton Stabbing; One Arrested
April 11, 2014
A stabbing in Flomaton left one man in critical condition Thursday night.
A female stabbed a male victim multiple times in the chest about 10:15 p.m. at a resident on Wilkerson Street, just off Sidney Manning Boulevard (Highway 29), according to Flomaton Police Brian Davis.
The male victim, believed to be in his 40’s, was transported by Escambia County (FL) EMS to Molino and then airlifted byAirHeart helicopter to a Pensacola hospital. The female was taken into custody at the scene.
Further details, including names, have not yet been released.
Flood Warning Continues For Escambia River
April 11, 2014
The flood warning continues for the Escambia River near Century until further notice.
At 8 p.m. Wednesday, the stage was 17 feet. The river will continue to rise to near 18.9 feet by early Sunday morning then begin to fall. At 17 feet, considerable flooding of lowlands will occur.
Relay Life Events Set For UWF And Jay
April 11, 2014
Hundreds of people will come together this weekend for Relay for Life at the University of West Florida and in Jay to honor cancer survivors, their caregivers, and to pay tribute to those for whom the cure did not come soon enough.
The UWF Relay will be held on the University of West Florida Campus at the track from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday. By this morning, 45 teams and 411 participants had raised $18.302.37. Top Teams as of Friday morning were the Textbook Brokers, Phi Sigma Sigma and Alpha Gamma Delta.
The Jay Relay will be held from 2-10 p.m. on the football field at Jay High School. By today, 14 teams and 120 participants had already raised $20,822.87 for the American Cancer Society. Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Purple Power with team captain Drusilla Dobson and Jay United Methodist Church were the top teams as of Friday morning.
A Luminaria ceremony will be held after dark at both events as participants remember friends and loved ones that have lost the battle against cancer and to honor those fighting cancer presently. Luminaria bags will be for sale prior to the ceremony.
There will also be plenty of entertainment, food, fun and fellowship during both event. The entire community is encouraged to stop by the Jay Relay For Life or the Relay for Life at UWF.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
‘Let’s Feed Somebunny’ Collecting Items Today For Manna Food Pantry
April 11, 2014
The annual “Let’s Feed Somebunny” event is going on today to benefit Manna Food Pantry.
Non-perishable food donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Baptist Medical Park on University Parkway at Nine Mile Road (near Target).
The Manna Food Pantry often runs low on supplies to feed those in needy this time of the year. Items especially needed included peanut butter, canned meats, canned fruits, canned vegetables, breakfast cereals, pasta, rice and beans.
Regional Roudup: Free Waste Disposal This Saturday
April 10, 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.