NWE Football Meeting
March 29, 2011
There will be a Northwest Escambia football meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Ernest Ward Middle School gym. Anyone interested in being a head coach should attend and sign up, according to organizers.
Rain Chances Increase By Mid-Week
March 28, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Eight Radio Stations To Simulcast BP Oil Spill Claims Program
March 28, 2011
Many of the radio stations on the Gulf Coast will preempt programming this evening to simulcast a half-hour program on filing oil spill claims.
The stations will air a program with an update on the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) filing procedures — both how to file initial claims and what to do if your claim has been denied. The project was organized by Dave Cobb, general manager of Sunshine Broadcasting working with Rep. Doug Broxson.
“The BP oil spill hurt the economy of Northwest Florida. Radio stations have come together to promote the importance of filing and, if denied, refiling claims to Ken Feinberg’s GCCF organization,” Cobb said.
Many of the radio stations in Northwest Florida have donated $192,018 in airtime during the past 60 days to encourage Floridians to file GCCF claims and refile if they were previously denied.
During the program at 6:30 p.m., John Teelin (WPNN) and Robert Hill (WRNE) will interview claims expert Kelly Johnson, a catastrophe claims adjuster who previously worked on behalf of BP and its contractors. He now runs NWF Consulting, a Pensacola firm that is helping BP oil spill claimants.
The Pensacola area radio stations that will broadcast the half hour program Monday include:
- 102.7-WXBM
- CatCountry 98.7
- Soft Rock 94.1
- NewsRadio 1620-AM
- WCOA 1370-AM
- WEBY 1330-AM
- WPNN 790-AM
- WRNE 980-AM
For more information on the BP oil spill claims process, visit www.gulfcoastclaimsfacility.com.
Chance Of Rain Through Wednesday
March 27, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Free 3-Gallon Trees
March 27, 2011
A tree planting session and giveaway will happen Thursday 3-4 p.m. at the Langley Bell 4-H Center at 4810 West Nine Mile Road.
Three-gallon size trees available in the “Greening Up Escambia County” program will include Florida anise, Cassine holly, Little Gem magnolia, Winged elm, and Nuttal Oak.
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, March 30 by calling (850) 475-5230 or emailing Beth Bolles at bbolles@ufl.edu. The first 75 people registered will be guaranteed one of the trees listed, according to event organizers.
Chance of Rain Returns
March 26, 2011
An approaching front will bring a chance of showers and maybe a few thunderstorms. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy and breezy, with a low around 53.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 72.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Today: McDavid Yard Sale To Benefit Tornado Victims
March 26, 2011
The McDavid community is coming together on this Saturday to raise money for the families who lost their possessions as an EF1 tornado ripped through the area earlier this month.
The McDavid Mini Mart will host a parking lot yard sale today to benefit those who suffered damages or a complete loss of their home during the March 9 storm. The yard sale will take place from 7 a.m. until this Saturday in the McDavid Mini Mart parking lot, located on Highway 29 near Highway 164 across from the McDavid Volunteer Fire Department.
Gov. Expected As Navy Federal Cuts Ribbon For Expansion
March 25, 2011
Navy Federal will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a 224,000 square foot building on Friday. The new building will accommodate an additional 1,100 employees at the Navy Federal campus which will help support rapid growth by the credit union.
Gov. Rick Scott, Navy Federal President and CEO Cutler Dawson and a host of other dignitaries are scheduled to be among the invited guests at the invitation-only ceremony.
“This is an exciting time for Navy Federal,” said Cutler Dawson, President and CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union. “Our growth here in Pensacola mirrors the growth in our membership and our expanding branch network worldwide. It also serves as a constant reminder of the great partnership Navy Federal has forged with the community leaders and residents in Escambia County.”
Navy Federal’s first building opened in 2003 as the first LEED Gold certified building in the state of Florida. The “green” campus is nestled on 62 acres in western Escambia County, and is currently home to almost 1,700 employees representing all of the major business areas in the credit union – Contact Center, Lending, Collections, and Membership.
“The opening of our fourth building underscores our continued commitment to our members and to the Greater Pensacola community,” said Debbie Calder, Senior Vice President of Greater Pensacola Operations. “We’re also very proud of our recognition as one of the leading employers in Florida.”
Clean Sweep In North Escambia Neighborhood
March 24, 2011
About 100 community volunteers, law enforcement officers and county employees teamed up this morning to clean up a North Escambia neighborhood.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Cottage Hill Neighborhood Watch, along with several other agencies, conducted an “Operation Clean Sweep” event that began about 8:30 this morning.
“The focus of ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ is to work with neighborhood watch groups, residents, churches and business owners to control and prevent the damaging effects of criminal activity through eradication, enforcement and education,” according to Sena Madison, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
The Operation Task Force works closely with Escambia County Animal Control, environmental law enforcement, the United States military, Escambia County Roads and Bridges, and neighborhood watch groups to clean up neighborhoods and educate citizens on preventive measures that could be implemented to minimize possible crimes.
For more information on future clean ups, or to volunteer, contact P.O.C. Captain Tharp (850) 554-1384 or Deputy Wiggins (850) 554-1362. For more information on starting a neighborhood watch in your community, or to join an existing group, call David Craig (850) 436-9281 visit escambiaso.com.
Pictured top: An Escambia Sheriff’s deputy writes a ticket during a traffic enforcement this morning on Highway 95A in Cottage Hill. Pictured inset: A group of Marines pick up trash along Williams Ditch Road this morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Colder Temps Tonight
March 24, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.