Sunny Days, Cool Nights
November 8, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night Football Schedule
November 8, 2013
Here’s a look at tonight’s high school football games:
- Northview at Blountstown, 7 p.m.
- MaClay at Jay, 7 p.m.
- Tate at Escambia, 7:30 p.m.
- West Florida at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
- PHS at Crestview, 7:30 p.m.
- Navarre at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
- OPEN: Milton, Pace, Catholic, Pine Forest
Space Still Available In Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl Baseball Clinic At Northview
November 8, 2013
Last minute registrations are available as Northview Baseball and Major Leaguer Caleb Gindl of the Milwaukee Brewers presents a fall baseball clinic Saturday for ages 9-17. Participants will receive on the field experience while supporting the Northview Chiefs baseball program.
The clinic will be held Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Northview baseball complex. The number of registrations are limited. Late registrations will be accepted prior to the event, preferably by 8:30 a.m. The cost is $40 per participant.
For more information or to register, call the Northview Diamond Club at (850) 554-8594.
Clear And Cold Tonight
November 7, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Family Night Set At Jim Allen Elementary Book Fair
November 5, 2013
The annual Scholastic Book Fair at Jim Allen Elementary School is underway through Friday. Book Fair Family Night will be held today from 3-6 p.m. in the school’s media center. Jim Allen Elementary is located at 1051 Highway 95A North in Cantonment. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Workshop Tonight: Century To Debate Possible Barnyard Animal Ban
November 4, 2013
The Town of Century will hold a special workshop tonight to discuss an animal control ordinance that will potentially limit or prohibit barnyard animals in the town limits.
Back on October 21, the town considered an ordinance that would make it illegal to keep any horse, mule, donkey, goat, sheep or cattle within the town limits, except on property zoned as agricultural. There are only three parcels of land in the town currently zoned agricultural.
But that barnyard animal ordinance was put out to pasture over numerous unanswered questions. There were concerns over if, and how, current animals might be grandfathered in and the possibility of variances being issued for some property owners.
Council President Ann Brooks said any barnyard animal ordinance should include provisions for minimum acreage and fencing.
Town consultant Debbie Nickles was tasked with researching options and returning with ideas and possibly a new ordinance for consideration during tonight’s workshop. The workshop begins at 6 p.m., just prior to the council’s regular meeting at 7 p.m.
Pictured: The Century Town Council debates a possible animal control ordinance during their last meeting in October. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate, Crestview, Niceville Shootout Tonight To Determine Playoff Spots
November 4, 2013
Update to this story….click here.
A three-way “shootout” between Tate, Crestview and Niceville tonight will determine which of the two teams will head to the playoffs.
The shootout, to be held at 7:00 at Niceville, will determine the district champion and runner-up.
The night will begin with one quarter of play between the Tate Aggies and Crestview. The winner advances to play one quarter against Niceville.
If Niceville wins, they take the district title and their opponent (the winner of the Tate-Crestview quarter) will be district runner-up with both teams advancing to the playoffs on November 14.
If Niceville loses, the winner takes the district title and Niceville would then play the loser of the Tate-Crestview quarter with the prevailing team named district runner-up.
Time Change: Fall Back, Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
November 2, 2013
Don’t forget to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour night before heading off to bed Saturday night as daylight savings time comes to an end.
Escambia Fire Rescue is also reminding residents that it’s time to make another potentially lifesaving change — replace the batteries in your smoke alarm.
“Most home fire fatalities occur overnight when most families are sleeping,” according to Escambia Fire Rescue. “Changing the batteries in your smoke alarms and performing other maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and senior citizens are most at risk and a working smoke alarm can give the extra seconds needed to get out safely.”
In addition to checking smoke alarms, residents should plan “two ways out” and practice escape routes with the entire family. Families should also prepare a fire safety kit that includes working flashlights and fresh batteries.
Each year more than 3,000 people lose their lives in residential fires. The majority of these deaths are a result of unattended cooking. It is strongly recommended that someone always be present when cooking on top of the stove and that smoke alarms be located properly and in working order. Test the smoke alarm monthly and change the batteries at least every six months.
For more information about fire safety, Escambia County Fire Rescue at 475-5530 or visit www.myescambia.com. For information about obtaining a home smoke alarm call 850-595-HERO (4376).
Walnut Hill Fish Fry Is Today
November 2, 2013
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department annual Fish Fry is today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97.
Plates will be $7 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. and a live auction.
The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Sunny Weekend Forecast
November 1, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.