Town Hall Meetings: Sen. Evers In Jay; Rep. Broxson In Century
July 14, 2011
The North Escambia area’s state senator and representative are both holding town hall meetings in the coming days.
Senator Greg Evers will hold a town hall meeting Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane.
Evers plans to provide information on recent legislative changes, and discuss key issues facing Northwest Florida communities and the state going into the 2012 Legislative Session.
Representative Doug Broxson will hold a town hall meeting next Tuesday in Century.
Representative Broxson plans to listen to the specific concerns of constituents in the area and hear their priorities for the next legislative session. The meeting will take place at the Century Chamber of Commerce, 7811 North Century Boulevard, beginning at 1:30.
Learn About 4-H During Saturday Fun Day In Molino
July 14, 2011
The Northview 4-H Club will sponsor an informational Fun Day this Saturday. The event will take place at Aldersgate UMC on Highway 29 in Molino from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
4-H is a youth development program facilitated by the Escambia County Extension Office, offering programs that support the “learn by doing” philosophy. Some of the activities, done individually or in groups, include shooting sports, public speaking, photography, youth legislature, cooking and animal husbandry. All activities are done with an emphasis on personal responsibility and safety.
All school age children are eligible to participate, and there is no cost to join.
Students are invited to stop by the free event Saturday, learn about 4-H and stay to play.
For more information, contact Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or click here.
Santa Rosa Wildfire Update
July 13, 2011
A wildfire in Santa Rosa County that threatened several homes earlier today is now nearly controlled.
The 20-acre fire is in the area of Santa Monica Street, near the intersection of Avalon Boulevard and I-10.
Florida Forest Service crews are on the scene reinforcing the lines and the fire was 95 percent contained. All residents have returned home after four homes were evacuated because of smoke
Crews will continue to monitor this fire for the next several days and we urge drivers on I-10, Avalon Boulevard and surrounding roads to be cautious if they encounter smoke. Debris inside the fire lines will continue to burn for the next several days but warning signs will be posted.
Two Time Super Bowl Champ Anthony Pleasant To Attend Park Dedication
July 13, 2011
Two-time Super Bowl champion Anthony Pleasant will be in Century Saturday night as the town dedicates the sports facility that bears his name.
The Anthony Pleasant Sports Complex will be dedicated at 6 p.m. The celebration will include free hot dogs and soft drinks.
The 22 -acre park was named after Century native Pleasant (pictured), a former pro football player selected in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. During his 14 year NFL career, Pleasant played for the Browns, the Baltimore Ravens, the Atlanta Falcons, the New York Jets, the San Francisco 49ers and the New England Patriots. He played a total of 202 NFL games and racked up 58 sacks and two interceptions.
The 1986 Century High School graduate earned two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots.
Pleasant is currently the defensive line coach for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs.
Anthony Pleasant Park is located off Highway 4 just east of North Century Boulevard; turn right after crossing the railroad tracks.
Pictured top: The Anthony Pleasant Sports Complex is to the right of the wooded area in this aerial photos. Showalter Park (with the softball/baseball fields) is to the left. Courtesy Google. Pictured inset: Anthony Pleasant, courtesy Kansas City Chiefs.
Molino Park Elementary Library Open Today
July 13, 2011
The Molino Park Elementary School Library will be open from 9 a.m. until noon today for students and their parents.
The library will be open from 9 a.m. until noon. There will be guest readers, along with activities related to the stories that are read. Parents and students can check out books, and students can take Accelerated Reader tests.
For more information, contact the school at (850) 587-5265.
Parents are required to stay with their children, and books that are checked out are due back August 10.
The library will also be open from 9 a.m. until noon on July 27 and August 10.
Showers, T-storms Possible Today
July 13, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Escambia Man Indicted In Death Of His Grandfather
July 13, 2011
An Escambia County man was indicted on first degree murder charges for the murder of his grandfather.
The indictment was returned Wednesday Thomas Isaiah Bunch for the murder of Cleo Kennedy. The 69-year old Kennedy suffered a single gunshot would to his head while in his yard on Fiesta Drive on June 26.
Bunch is schedule to be arraigned July 21 and remains jailed without bond.
Fiesta Drive is located near the Highway 29 and I-10 interchange.
More Rain Possible
July 11, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast.
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening becoming partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening…then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Northview Quarterback Club Meets Monday Night
July 11, 2011
The Northview High school Quarterback Club will meet Monday night at the school.
Everyone is welcome to attend the 7 p.m. meeting at support the Chiefs as they get ready for the upcoming season. Membership is only $10 per family.
Century Council Meets Tonight
July 11, 2011
The Century Town Council will hold their first meeting in over a month tonight with ordinary business on the agenda.
Mary Beth Washnock from the West Florida Regional Planning Council, Sandra Slay from Escambia County Code Enforcement and Jewel Nguyen from BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies) are scheduled to address the council. In addition, Robert Hudson, the town’s accountant, is set to discuss financial reports and schedule a budget workshop with the council.
For a complete agenda, click here.
The Century Town Council last met June 6. Their June 20 meeting was canceled due to the lack of quorum, and their July 4 meeting was rescheduled for today due to the Independence Day holiday.
The council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public.