High School Football Standings
October 18, 2013
Here is a look at local high school football district standings, scores from last week, and tonight’s schedule for Florida schools:
Two Murderers Released From Panhandle Prison By Mistake
October 18, 2013
Authorities are looking for two convicted murderers that were mistakenly released from a Florida Panhandle prison.
Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins were released separately within the last month from the Franklin Correctional Institution based on forged court documents. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was notified of the incident on Tuesday.
Both men were serving sentences for Orange County murders.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins should call 911 immediately.
The Franklin Correctional Institution is in Carrabelle just outside Apalachicola, about 200 miles from Escambia County.
Northview Homecoming: Court Named, Parade, Lunch
October 17, 2013
It’s homecoming week at Northview High School, culminating Friday with a parade, the naming of class maids and homecoming queen, and football against the Freeport Bulldogs.
Homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 Friday, with game kickoff set for 7 p.m.
Pictured top: Northview’s 2013 Homecoming Court (front, L-R) Sophomore Morgan Wiggins, sophomore Lillie Allen, senior Danielle Scott, senior Autumn Pierce, senior Tamara Green, freshman Peighton Dorrch, freshman Morgan Myrick, (back, L-R) junior Mallory Ryan, junior Kendal Cobb, senior Anna Fischer, sophomore Jessica Amerson, senior Rebecca Grim and freshman Autumn Albritton, Pictured below: Senior Court members are (l-r) Danielle Scott, Tamara Green, Anna Fischer, Autumn Pierce and Rebecca Grim. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Senate Reaches Deal On Shutdown And Debt Limit
October 16, 2013
Leaders in the Senate have crafted a last-minute deal to reopen the federal government and avoid a default likely to have harmful effects on the global economy.
The deal would keep the government running through January 15 and raise the nation’s borrowing limit enough to put off the risk of default until February 7.
The Republican-led House intends to vote on the plan, a leadership aide said on Wednesday.
With the clock ticking toward a Thursday deadline, the aide said it is unclear if the House will have the votes to give final congressional approval to the bipartisan Senate proposal.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had been working on a bipartisan proposal that could pass both houses of Congress Wednesday and be signed by President Barack Obama by Thursday.
Thursday is the deadline when the U.S. Treasury Department has said it will reach its borrowing limit and risk default. Financial markets could plunge without a deal.
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Wednesday it would be idiocy for the nation’s leaders to allow the United States to default on its bills.
Voter Registration Drive This Afternoon In Century
October 15, 2013
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office will hold a voter registration drive this afternoon in Century.
The event will be held from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. at the Century Town Hall. Florida residents can register to vote or, if already registered, make sure the elections office has their most current information on file.
Florida residents attending the event should bring their Florida driver’s license, Florida ID card or the last four digits of their social security number.
For more information, call (850) 595-3900.
Meal Available Before NHS Homecoming Parade
October 15, 2013
A benefit homecoming meal will be offered Friday before the 2013 Homecoming Parade at Northview High School.
The $6 meal will include a BBQ pork sandwich, chips, soft drink and dessert prepared by Archie’s Catering Smokehouse. Pickup will be from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the football stadium concession stand. Proceeds will benefit students that earn the Tommy Weaver Scholarship.
The Northview Homecoming Parade will line up at noon and travel from Bratt Elementary to Northview High. For a printable entry form, click here. Entries are due by Wednesday, October 16.
For more information on the meal or parade, contact Perry Byars at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248.
Dry Start To Week, Rain Possible Wednesday
October 14, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Register Now: Northview Homecoming Parade Is Friday
October 14, 2013
The fifth annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade is this Friday, and it’s not too late to register entries.
The parade will line up at noon and travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High. Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. For a printable entry form, click here. Entries are due by Wednesday, October 16.
Contact Perry Byars at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248 for more information.
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 18 against Freeport.
Pictured: A float in the 2012 Northview High Homecoming Parade in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Warm, Dry Start To The Week
October 13, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
- Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Warm Weekend, A Bit Cooler Next Week
October 12, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
- Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.