Tornado Watch; Much Colder By Tuesday Night
April 4, 2011
A tornado watch remains in effect for Santa Rosa County until 1 a.m. but has been canceled for Escambia counties in Alabama and Florida.
Here is your official NorthEscambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the late evening and early morning. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Century Set To Consider Community Center Rental, Security Rules Again
April 4, 2011
The Century Town Council will try again tonight to approve new rental policies for the town’s community centers in response to several recent violent events.
After a double shooting during a “teen party” at their Habitat building, the council about a month ago to “get tough” with new rules to curb violence and policy abuses at their community centers.
The town’s community center rental agreements were rewritten by the town attorney with the new policies set for final approval on March 21, but the council delayed any action over concern that some non-profit groups could be hit with a $350 rental fee.
Mayor Freddie McCall returned to council Monday March 21 with a recommended policy that was developed with input from the town’s attorney, Matt Dannheisser.
The attorney, according to the mayor, recommended that the council require security provided by off duty Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies at community center functions at $25 per hour. McCall recommended charging for a six hour minimum for deputies, possible refunding any time over four hours not used.
With a $100 rental fee, a $100 deposit and a $150 fee for the deputies, the total cost out of pocket for an individual or group to rent the town’s Habitat Building or Ag Building would increase to $350.
At their last March meeting, the council table action on any new community center rental and security policy, opting to return to the town attorney for an opinion. Council members wanted to know from the attorney if they can forgo the security requirement for non-profit groups
The latest agreement will be presented to the council tonight during their 7:00 meeting at Century Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public.
Until a policy is approved, the council has issued a moratorium on renting the buildings — only the mayor can override the moratorium.
Pictured: The Century Habitat Building. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
No School Today In Santa Rosa; Escambia Kids Must Wait
April 4, 2011
There is no school today in Santa Rosa County due to a teacher planning day. Santa Rosa students will be back in class on Tuesday, with their next holiday April 22 for Good Friday.
For Escambia County students, the next day out of school is Good Friday, April 22, with Spring Break the following week.
Clouds Increase Tonight, Stormy Monday
April 3, 2011
Clouds will increase tonight across the area, and Monday may be a stormy day.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 60. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 49. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming east.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Sales To Benefit Community Groups
April 2, 2011
If you are looking for a few good bargains and want to help a community group at the same time, there are several yard sales and other events going on today. Each of the sales below will benefit the listed organization:
Cub Scout Yard Sale
A yard sale from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church will benefit Cub Scout Pack 430. The church is located on Highway 29 just south of Highway 97, Molino.
Guatemala Mission Trip Yard Sale
(Pictured top) A yard sale at 72 Nine Mile Road in front of Under Car Care and Performance will benefit an upcoming Highland Baptist Church mission trip to Guatemala. The event location is between Arby’s and Carquest, 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.
People To People China Trip
A yard sale will benefit 24 area students traveling to China with People to People. The sale will take place at Pine Forest High School, 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Church Yard Sale
A yard sale at Unity Baptist Church, Highway 31, Atmore, will benefit the church youth programs. 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Odds N’ Ends Thrift Store
The Century United Methodist Church Odds N’ Ends Thrift Store will be open Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at 530 Church Street in Century.
For more Saturday yard sales, see our FREE Classifieds page by clicking here.
Pictured top: Highland Baptist Church Guatemala Mission Trip Yard Sale at Under Car Care on Nine Mile Road early this morning. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Overnight Fog, Sunny Sunday
April 2, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Free Freshwater Fishing In Florida This Weekend
April 2, 2011
Grab a pole — both Florida residents and nonresidents can fish in public fresh waters across the state this weekend.
The Florida Legislature and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have designated the first full weekend in April each year as Florida’s Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend, coinciding with Children & Nature Awareness Month.
While the public freshwater fishing is free Saturday and Sunday with no license needed, all other fishing rules apply. For more information, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing.
Pictured: A new pier at the Lake Stone Campground on Highway 4 just outside Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cottage Hill Neighborhood Watch Organization Meeting Tonight
April 1, 2011
An organizational meeting for the new Cottage Hill Neighborhood Watch will take place this evening.
“From Jim Allen Elementary to McKenzie Road, we are taking back our streets, said Marsha Ryland, one of the driving forces behind the neighborhood watch group.
The meeting will take place at 6 pm. at the First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill, 230 Williams Ditch Road in Cantonment. Anyone in the Cottage Hill community is welcome to attend the meeting.
Monthly Barrineau Park Music Tonight
April 1, 2011
There will be plenty of good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free. The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are The Wayfarers and TruGrass.
The singing starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6 p.m.
The event is family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575. The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.
Pictured above: The Wayfarers will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Pictured below: Trugrass will also perform. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blood Drive Today In Walnut Hill
March 31, 2011
A blood drive will take place today in Walnut Hill. The Northwest Florida Blood Services Bloodmobile will be at Walnut Hill Fire Department from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
The graphic below, provided by Northwest Florida Blood Services, shows some of the benefits of donating blood.
