Rain Moving In

January 31, 2012

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

  • Tonight…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of showers 40 percent.
  • Wednesday…Rain showers likely in the morning. Isolated thunderstorms through the day. Rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
  • Wednesday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening…then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of showers 50 percent.
  • Thursday…Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
  • Thursday Night…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of showers 20 percent.
  • Friday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of showers 30 percent.
  • Friday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of showers 30 percent.
  • Saturday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
  • Saturday Night…Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
  • Sunday…Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
  • Sunday Night…Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
  • Monday…Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of showers 20 percent.
  • Monday Night…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
  • Tuesday…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

EDATE: Vote Is Tuesday On Tax Waiver To Create Jobs

January 30, 2012

When voters head to the polls Tuesday for Florida’s Republican primary, they will also have the chance to vote on EDATE — the Escambia County Ad Valorem Tax Exemption.

EDATE — as much as it may sound like internet dating — is a property tax abatement program that’s designed to encourage businesses to relocate to Escambia County and encourage existing businesses to expand. The tax abatements are good for up to 10 years.

“Over 4,000 new jobs in Escambia County are credited to EDATE,” Escambia County Administrator Randy Oliver said.  Navy Federal has created 3,000 new jobs under the EDATE program, while International Paper has added 496. In all, 4,346 jobs have been created under the EDATE program, according to county records.

“It is a tool for economic development,” Oliver said. “The county gives up tax dollars in exchange for jobs.”

In order for a company to qualify to pass on property taxes under EDATE, there must be an increased assessed value on their property. “So in theory it does not impact current tax revenue,” Oliver added.

The tax waivers do not impact any other taxing district — tax revenue is not cut for schools, the Northwest Florida Water Management District or the city of Pensacola.

Companies do not automatically qualify for a full 100% abatement — different levels of discounts are given under the program. A full tax waiver would require an investment over $5 million and over 100 new jobs that pay an above average wage. Anything else and the percentage of forgiven taxes decreases.

The EDATE program has been in place since the early 1990’s and must be approved every10 years.  If approved Tuesday, the EDATE program will continue through 2022 in Escambia County.

While Tuesday’s election is the Republican Presidential Primary, Democrats and independent voters can also head to the polls to vote on the EDATE referendum.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

Your Work Week Forecast

January 30, 2012

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

    • Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
    • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
    • Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
    • Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 69. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
    • Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
    • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
    • Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
    • Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
    • Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
    • Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
    • Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
    • Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
    • Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
    • Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      Freezing Temps Tonight

      January 29, 2012

      Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

      • Tonight: Clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.
      • Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
      • Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
      • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.
      • Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
      • Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
      • Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
      • Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
      • Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
      • Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
      • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      Miss Northview High Named Tonight, Winner Announced On Facebook

      January 28, 2012

      Miss Northview High School 2012 will be named tonight. NorthEscambia.com will announce the winner on two different Facebook pages:

      https://www.facebook.com/NorthEscambia (Like the page for updates)

      https://www.facebook.com/northescambiaWilliam (Send a friend request)

      NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.

      Pictured top: Participants in this year’s Miss Northview High School 2012 are: (front, L-R)  Charleigh McPherson, Danielle Scott, Courtney Weaver, Lauren McCall, Katelynne Calloway, Logan Wainwright, Melissa Moretz, (middle row) Cheyanne Garnett, Morgan Digmon, Ashley Mooney, Ariel Holland, Ashley Cunningham, Erica Wiggins, Brittany Thompson, Tiffani Pritchett, (back row) Misty Doran, Ali Martin, Hannah Gibson, Rebekah Sepulveda, Anna Fischer, Abby Odom, Kendal Cobb, Ashlynn McCall, Morgan Ward. Front: Miss NHS 2011 Haley Simpson. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      Sunny Weekend Forecast

      January 28, 2012

      Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

      • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
      • Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
      • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
      • Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56.
      • Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 71.
      • Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52.
      • Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      Early Voting Ends Today

      January 28, 2012

      Saturday is the last day for early voting in advance of the January 31 Presidential Primary Election, according to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford. Times for early voting are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

      Voters may choose any one of the four early voting locations:

      • Supervisor of Elections Main Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor
      • Supervisor of Elections Annex, 292 Muscogee Road, Cantonment
      • Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Avenue
      • Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway

      On Election Day, Tuesday, January 31, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID and must vote at their home precinct on Election Day.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      Coming Up Saturday: One On One With Sen. John McCain

      January 27, 2012

      Coming up Saturday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll tell you what Sen. John McCain had to say in a one-on-one interview this afternoon.
      He’s on the campaign trail with Mitt Romney, and we’ll find out why McCain thinks Romney should get your vote. McCain also talked about Escambia County…we’ll tell what he says Mitt Romney can do for North Escambia.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      Cooler Temps

      January 26, 2012

      Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

      • Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 10 mph becoming west.
      • Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
      • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph.
      • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
      • Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
      • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
      • Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
      • Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
      • Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
      • Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

      More Rain Possible

      January 23, 2012

      Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

      • Tonight: Mostly cloudy this evening becoming partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms all night. Lows 53 to 58. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
      • Tuesday: Cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
      • Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
      • Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
      • Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
      • Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
      • Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
      • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
      • Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
      • Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
      • Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
      • Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

      Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive 

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