Barry To Hold District 5 Town Hall Meeting
February 22, 2013
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold his first town hall meeting since taking office next week in Molino.
The open forum public meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, at the Molino Community Center at 6450 Highway 95A North.
Traffic Delays Today: Highway 4 Escambia River Bridge
February 21, 2013
Traffic on Highway 4 in Century will be restricted to one lane today at the Escambia River Bridge from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, as crews from Transfield Services remove debris from under the bridge.
Motorists are reminded to watch for traffic flaggers, pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area, and to use caution when driving in work zones, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Escambia Commission To Affirm Support For Gun Rights
February 21, 2013
Amidst calls for stricter gun control laws, the Escambia County Commission will consider a resolution speaking out in favor of gun rights.
The resolution states “That the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners hereby affirms its commitment to the oath of office taken by each commissioner and to the Constitutions of the State of Florida and the United States, including its commitment to the Second Amendment.”
The resolution, proposed by Commissioner Wilson Robertson, will be up for consideration during the commission’s next regular meeting tonight.
U.S. Marshals Seek Two Violent Fugitives
February 20, 2013
The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force is asking for the public’s help in locating two men wanted for violent crimes that have occurred in the Escambia County area.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Task Force are searching for Deavis Nathaniel Saulsberry who is wanted for aggravated assault, aggravated battery using a deadly weapon and robbery with firearm. Saulsberry a 24-year old black male, is approximately 6-feet tall, weighing about 160 pounds with a thin build and believed to resemble his photo wearing his hair short.
Also being sought is Roderick Terril Foster wanted for failure to appear on charges of felony battery by strangulation, burglary of an unoccupied dwelling as well as a misdemeanor warrant for cyber stalking. Foster, 25, is also about 6-feet tall, with a similar build and weighs about 160 pounds. Foster reportedly also looks like his photo wearing his hair long in the dreadlock style.
Saulsberry and Foster are believed to be together often and frequent both the Mayfair and Montclair areas of Pensacola.
Anyone with information about Saulsberry or Foster, is asked to immediately contact U.S. Marshal’s investigators at (850) 554-0091 or (850) 554-6602 or call 911. Information regarding the whereabouts of Saulsberry or Foster can also be sent anonymously via text to “Tip411″ or “847411″ and enter the key word “USMFL”.
Mostly Clear, Cool Tonight
February 19, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Night Work, Lane Closures Planned On Nine Mile Road
February 19, 2013
Nine Mile Road in Escambia County will be reduced to one lane of traffic from west of Pine Cone Drive to Highway 29 from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday as crews begin paving operations.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded by the Florida Department of Transporation to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area and to use caution, especially at night, when driving in work zones.
Sunny Monday, Rain Tonight
February 18, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: Isolated showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Thursday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
New Jobs? Wood Biomass Pellet Plant Planned For Just Outside Century
February 18, 2013
A wood biomass pellet manufacturing facility that is expected to employ about two dozen people once operational is being planned for just outside Century, NorthEscambia.com has learned.
Escambia County will consider the issuance of $53 million in industrial development bonds for the endeavor known as the “Century Wood Pellet Project”. North Florida Biomass Fuels, LLC will use the $53 million, if approved, to finance the design, construction and equipping of the solid waste disposal and wood biomass pellet manufacturing facility on a 25 acre site at 600 Tedder Road, just west of the Century Correctional Institution.
The property is currently owned by the Town of Century but is outside the town limits. Local officials have not released any other information about the planned project as negotiations continue.
The conduit bond issue will not obligate the credit of the county or pose any obligation, risk, or liability for Escambia County.
In general, wood biomass pellets are a form of fuel, made from compacted sawdust or other waste byproducts from sawmills and the manufacture of other wood products. Tree tops and branches leftover from logging can also be used to create the pellets.
Pictured top: This map highlights the planned 25 acre location of a wood pellet manufacturing facility just outside Century. NorthEscambia.com graphic, click to enlarge.
President’s Day Closures
February 18, 2013
The following will be closed Monday in observance of the President’s Day holiday:
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
- Escambia County Clerk of the Court
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- ECUA business offices
- Escambia County Schools
ECUA Residential and Commercial Sanitation customers will not experience any schedule changes as collections remain on their regular schedule.
OPEN:
- Escambia 911 Dispatch, EMS and Fire Services
- Perdido Landfill, except administrative offices
- Town of Century offices
MAIL: No mail delivery, except for Express Mail. Post Offices closed.
Cool Tonight, Sunny Monday, Rain Moving In
February 17, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Isolated showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 52. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Thursday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 72.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.