Rain Free Days Coming?
August 25, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Food, School Supply Giveaway Today in Century
August 24, 2013
Free food and school supplies will be available for North Escambia residents today in Century.
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, the Florida Department of Children and Families and Americorp will present the “Back to School Bash” at Showalter Park on Hecker Road from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Vendors from Escambia County will provide information and resources in the park, and Vineyard Hands Ministries will provide free school supplies. There will also be free health screenings and free hot dogs and chips.
Beginning at 11 a.m. Farm Share will hold a free food distribution in the park for up to 500 families. The food — including kids’ snacks, yogurt, water, crackers and cereal — is only available with a valid form of Florida identification to residents of Century and the North Escambia area. There are no other eligibility requirements.
Alabama residents are ineligible for the food giveaway. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday.
Search Continues For Tiffany Daniels
August 24, 2013
The Pensacola Police Department continues working with area law enforcement agencies as the investigation continues into the disappearance of Tiffany Daniels.
Daniels, 25, was last seen August 12 when she left early from her job as a theatre department technician at Pensacola State College.
Her 1999 Toyota Forerunner was found Tuesday in a parking lot of Park West on Pensacola Beach. Her bicycle and phone were with the vehicle.
“We are processing the vehicle for information on where she may be and what may have happened to her,” Pensacola Police Chief Chip W. Simmons said Friday afternoon. “At this point, we have nothing indicating foul play, but we also don’t know what happened. So, we are following any and all leads.”
Simmons, Capt. David Alexander and Detective Danny Harnett met with family members Friday afternoon to discuss Daniels’ disappearance. “At this point, we are all focused on locating Tiffany,” Simmons said.
An extensive search was conducted Wednesday in the Fort Pickens area on Pensacola Beach. The search centered around the location where Daniels’ car was found.
“We continue following up on leads, and ask for public assistance with any information they may have,” Simmons said.
Daniels is 5-feet 7-inches tall with blond hair and blue eyes. She has tattoos of plants growing from seeds on the top of both feet. Anyone who may have information on Daniels’ location, or her activities before, during and after her disappearance are asked to contact Detective Danny Harnett at (850) 435- 1979 or the Pensacola Police Department at (850)435-1900.
Free Food For 500 Families, School Supplies Saturday In Century
August 23, 2013
Several groups are joining forces for a food, school supply and clothing giveaway this Saturday in Century.
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, the Florida Department of Children and Families and Americorp will present the “Back to School Bash” at Showalter Park on Hecker Road from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Vendors from Escambia County will provide information and resources in the park, and Vineyard Hands Ministries will provide free school supplies. There will also be free health screenings and free hot dogs and chips.
Beginning at 11 a.m. Farm Share will hold a free food distribution in the park for up to 500 families. The food — including kids’ snacks, yogurt, water, crackers and cereal — is only available with a valid form of Florida identification to residents of Century and the North Escambia area. There are no other eligibility requirements.
Alabama residents are ineligible for the food giveaway.
In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday.
Pictured: Over nine tons of Farm Share food was distributed to Century area residents during a previous giveaway in March. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Mini, Junior Dance Team Clinics Set For Saturday Morning
August 23, 2013
Saturday morning, The Northview High School Dance Team will hold dance team clinics for elementary and middle school girls.
The Mini Dance Team clinic is for elementary school students, grades K-5. And the Junior Dance Team Clinic is for middle schoolers in grades 6-8.
The clinics will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon in the school gym. A practice may also be held on Wednesday, August 28 from 4-5 p.m. on the track in the Northview stadium. The performance will be at the Northview Chiefs home football game on Friday, August 30.
Registration forms were sent home from area schools and select private dance classes. Or, click here to download and print a registration form.
The clinic price is $30, including a t-shirt and snack.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Not Really The Sunshine State?
August 22, 2013
The “Welcome to Florida” signs may say “The Sunshine State” , but daily showers and thunderstorms will continue. Pictured above is the “Welcome to Florida” sign along Highway 97 in Davisville Thursday afternoon as a heavy thunderstorm approached.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
The Thunder Rolls
August 21, 2013
Thunderstorms like the one pictured above near Walnut Hill Wednesday afternoon will continue into Wednesday night, but rain chances the rest of the week will be slightly lower. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Pictured: A thunderstorm near Walnut Hill Wednesday afternoon created an ominous sky. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Meet The Northview Chiefs Tonight
August 20, 2013
The Northview High School Quarterback Club will sponsor the annual “Meet the Chiefs” at 7:00 tonight at the NHS stadium.
Planned festivities for the night include performances by the Northview Chiefs Tribal Beat Marching Band, the Northview High School cheerleaders, the Northview Dance Team, and the introduction of the 2013 Northview varsity and junior varsity Chiefs. Admission is free.
The Chiefs will host a preseason classic against Bay High School Friday night at 7:00.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Two Blood Drives In Cantonment Today
August 20, 2013
There will be two blood drives going on in Cantonment on Tuesday.
One will be at International Paper from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., and there will be a public blood drive at the Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29 from 3-6:30 p.m.
Blood donors will receive a wellness check, a cholesterol screening and a t-shirt. All donors will also be entered into a drawing to win Outback Steakhouse for a year (vouchers for $240 value, 24 dinners for a year.)
Blood donations are always needed especially during the summer months and celebration events. Every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion in the United States. Generally, healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood.
Escambia County Jail Transfer Workshops Continue
August 20, 2013
Escambia County and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will continue negotiations for the transfer of the Jail and Central Booking operations Wednesday, August 21, beginning at 9 a.m.
The workshop will be held at 221 Palafox Place in the fourth floor training room in the Escambia County Administration office. While space is limited, the meeting is open to the public.