Weather: Better Find Your Umbrella
December 19, 2011
Here is your North Escambia area Christmas week forecast:
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
- Christmas Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a low around 38.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 52.
Cantonment Murder Suspect On ‘America’s Most Wanted’ Tonight
December 17, 2011
A murder suspect from Cantonment was featured on “America’s Most Wanted” Saturday night.
Pensacola Police are hoping tips will lead to the arrest of 20-year old Dwayne “Money” Pinestraw. He’s wanted on homicide and aggravated battery charges for the summer shooting death of a Pensacola toddler.
The segment on the national television program included a re-enactment of the incident, interviews with the victim’s family and interviews with Pensacola Police Department Detective James Reese.
Reese has been the primary detective investigating the July 15 incident, which claimed the life of Ty ‘Quarius Moultrie, 19 months old, and injured Vincent Dennis, 23, at an apartment
complex on Fairfield Drive.
“We have spent many hours working this investigation and trying to find the suspect and hope this will help,” Reese said.
Critical Need: Two Blood Drives In North Escambia Today
December 17, 2011
There are two blood drives in the North Escambia area today.
Northwest Florida Blood Services says there is an immediate need for O-negative blood and other blood types.
“Holiday season emergencies, accidents and surgeries are showing increased usage of O-negative blood type by local hospitals,” according to Betty Roberts, Northwest Florida Blood Services spokesperson.
There will be blood drives on Saturday at Fran’s Country Grill at 5539 North Highway 29 in Molino from 12:30 until 5:30 p.m. and at Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29 in Cantonment from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Donations can also be made at the Blood Center’s location at 1999 East Nine Mile Road from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.
Jim Allen Students To Receive New Bicycles Today
December 16, 2011
Thirty students at Jim Allen Elementary School in Cantonment will receive shiny new bicycles today, along with helmets to match.
The bicycles will be presented by Academy Sports and Outdoors as part of their 10th annual bicycle donation program. The chain will donate bikes and helmets to about 2,100 children across the country — about $200,000 worth in all.
Participating schools and organizations select recipients based on a variety of criteria including exceptionally good conduct, academic achievements, reading contests and perfect attendance.
Local Players In Action Tonight In Subway All-Star Game
December 16, 2011
Several local players will hit the field tonight as he West takes on the East in the Subway High School All-Star Football Game at Woodham Middle School.
Gates will open at 6:00, game time is 7:00 and tickets will be available at the gate. Admission is $7, or $5 with a canned food donation to Manna Food Pantries.
The West All-Star Team, representing Escambia County, will include several North Escambia area players: Northview’s Brandon Sheets, Montaio Mitchell, Sean Knight, Brian Ross, and Austin Albritton; Tate’s Scott Ryals, Jacob Lasky, Cameron Covington and Hagan Mancuso;West Florida’s Kyle Faxlanger, Jalen Jones, Joe Jackson, Antwon Carter, Jorgen Stolsig, Jake Morris and Coach Harry Lees; and McDavid resident Dak Sims who lives in McDavid.
The East All-Star Team, representing Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, will include local players Sammy Jones and Haden McCaskill from Jay High.
The complete West All-Star Team includes:
Brandon Sheets QB Northview
Kyle Faxlanger QB West Florida
Jalen Jones RB West Florida
Brandon Holley RB Washington
Montaio Mitchell RB Northview
Shaquille Purifoy WR Pine Forest
Shaquille Bush WR Pensacola
Marcus Knight WR Pensacola
Eddie Matthews WR Catholic
Dak Sims OL Pensacola
Mike Minton OL Catholic
Scott Ryals OL Tate
Jacob Lasky OL Tate
Colby Watson OL Pine Forest
Emanuel Dirden OL Pensacola
Keyve Jordon OL Pensacola
Jayvon Dye OL Washington
Michael Lovejoy OL Escambia
Kendrell Jenkins DL Pensacola
Sean Knight DL Northview
Coleman Johnson DL Pensacola
Jaqueze Baldwin DL Pensacola
Eric Jordan DL Pensacola
Deforest Jones DL Pensacola
Joe Jackson DL West Florida
Brian Ross DL Northview
Devin Carter LB Pensacola
Dorayon Turner LB Pine Forest
Antwon Carter LB West Florida
Dyjuan Clark LB Washington
Brian Rudolph LB Pensacola
Austin Albritton LB Northview
Jorgen Stolsig LB West Florida
Ladarion Young DB Catholic
Cordale Wade DB Washington
Aaron Strickland DB Washington
Damarious Travis DB Pensacola
Shane Sanders DB Pensacola
Jake Morris DB West Florida
Cameron Covington DB Tate
Hagan Mancuso K/P Tate
Josh Lister K/P Pine Forest
Head coach: Harry Lees, West Florida
The complete East All-Star Team includes:
Dusty Jones QB Navarre
Luke Clark QB Choctaw
Dwayne Carter RB Navarre
David Rich RB Milton
Cory Harper RB Baker
Matt Hutchinson RB Crestview
Therion Robinson RB Choctaw
Brad Leggett WR Navarre
Patrick Maddox WR Pace
Paul Young WR Milton
Blake Meredith WR Gulf Breeze
Sammy James WR Jay
Haden McCaskill TE Jay
Michael Hill OL Navarre
Michael Campbell OL Pace
Dillon Cotten OL Baker
Kyle VanAtta OL Fort Walton Beach
Caleb McCullough OL Rocky Bayou
Jesse Bates OL Crestview
Will Boler OL Crestview
Earl Reed OL Crestview
Virgilio Hunter DL Navarre
Troy Gaoa DL Pace
Ryan Lynn DL Milton
Shoobe Timms DL Fort Walton Beach
Josh Stubblefield DL Rocky Bayou
Joey Collins DL Niceville
Alex Brandt LB Pace
Colton Bouchard LB Baker
Dexter Hottel LB Fort Walton Beach
Kyle McGee LB Gulf Breeze
Sebastian Shutte LB Niceville
Trey Barnes LB Niceville
Kevin Chasteen LB Niceville
Marquis Hagewood DB Navarre
Bryce Simpson DB Milton
Ivory Smith DB Baker
Terrance Bryant DB Choctaw
Max Keefe DB Choctaw
Geo Hillsman DB Crestview
Adam Enzian P Gulf Breeze
Max McDaniel PK Gulf Breeze
Head coach: Matt Brunson, Baker
Critical Need For O-Neg Blood; Blood Drives Set In Flomaton, Molino, Cantonment
December 15, 2011
Northwest Florida Blood Services says there is an immediate need for O-negative blood.
“Holiday season emergencies, accidents and surgeries are showing increased usage of O Negative blood type by local hospitals,” according to Betty Roberts, Northwest Florida Blood Services spokesperson.
There are three blood drives scheduled in the North Escambia area for Thursday and Friday. The Bloodmobile will be at McDonald’s at 80 Highway 113 in Flomaton from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday. There will be blood drives on Saturday at Fran’s Country Grill at 5539 North Highway 29 in Molino from 12:30 until 5:30 p.m. and at Winn Dixie at 1550 South Highway 29 in Cantonment from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.
Donations can also be made at the Blood Center’s location at 1999 East Nine Mile Road from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.
Fog Possible Tonight, Warm On Thursday
December 14, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy dense fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Patchy dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
A Warming Week
December 12, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming east between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Rain Chance Tonight; Becoming Warmer Next Week
December 11, 2011
Rain will move into our area tonight, according to the National Weather Service:
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Areas of fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
- Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Blood Drive Today At Two Molino Churches; One In Cantonment
December 11, 2011
A community blood drive will take place today at two Molino churches.
Northwest Florida Blood Services will be at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Highway 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. and then at Highland Baptist Church on Highway 95A from noon until 3 p.m.
A blood drive will also be held at Gonzalez United Methodist Church at 2026 Pauline Street in Cantonment from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
When you donate to Northwest Florida Blood Services, you can save the life of a hospital patient in northwest Florida. Northwest Florida Blood Services is the exclusive provider of blood products to more than 24 area hospitals who need 175 blood donations a day. Each donation can save up to three lives.
Requirements for giving blood are below.
- Donors must be in generally good health
- At least 17 years of age, without permission. 16-year olds with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.