Manufacturing And Skilled Trades Virtual Job Fair Is Thursday. Here’s The List Of Employers Participating.
October 20, 2020
CareerSource Escarosa along with its community partners will host the 2020 Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, October 22 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
This no-cost event is open to the public. Job-seekers will have the opportunity to network with over 30 employers seeking individuals to fill their open positions.
Employers will be recruiting for positions in manufacturing, production, construction, and skilled trades.
Job seekers will need to be registered on EmployFlorida, have a current resume, and register by clicking or tapping here prior to the event.
Those in need of computer access or assistance may visit a CareerSource Escarosa Job Center:
- Escambia County: 6913 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola (850-607-8748)
- Santa Rosa County: 5725 US-90 Milton (850-983-5325)
Participating employers include:
- Amazon
- Bill Salter Advertising Inc.
- BlueWind Technology
- CareerSource Escarosa
- Eastburn Woodworks
- ECUA
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
- Escambia County Corrections Department
- ExxonMobil Chemical Company, Pensacola Plant
- Florida Department of Corrections Santa Rosa CI
- FloridaWest
- Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport
- LaborMAX Staffing
- LandrumHR
- Manpower, Inc.
- Peaden Air Conditioning
- Plumbing & Electrical
- Pegasus Labs
- Pensacola State College
- SH Enterprises Family of Companies (Meyer Vacation Rentals, Starr Textile Services)
- TEL Staffing
Employers wishing to participate will need to register here.
Boat Ramp Road, Fischer Landing Closed On Wednesday
October 20, 2020
Boat Ramp Road in Century will be closed on Wednesday for maintenance, according to a notice from the town. The road closure will also close Fischer Landing on the Escambia River. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
One Fatality In Crash At Highway 29 And Neal Road
October 19, 2020
One person lost their life in a two vehicle crash at Highway 29 at Neal Road in Cantonment Monday afternoon.
The adult female driver of a Pontiac Vibe was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The crash happened about 4:10 p.m., and traffic delays continued in the area for several hours.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation and has not released any additional information.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
All Escambia County FEMA Registration Centers Move To New Locations Due To Early Voting
October 19, 2020
The FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Centers in Escambia County have moved due to early voting.
The disaster assistance registration centers will now be located at:
- Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway
- Marie K. Young Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road
- Lexington Terrace Community Center, 700 S. Old Corry Field Road, Pensacola
The centers are open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and are staffed with FEMA personnel who can assist with registration and answer questions about disaster-assistance programs.
The previous locations of the centers were all at sites that opened Monday for early voting.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
ECUA Recycling Back Up And Running With Normal Curbside Collections
October 19, 2020
After restarting last week for the first time since Hurricane Sally, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is back in the recycling business.
The ECUA recycling program was halted temporarily after Hurricane Sally caused about $800,000 in damage to the ECUA Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at the Perdido Landfill.
ECUA also returned to collecting yard trash and bulk waste last week — but only if the items were not debris from Hurricane Sally. Hurricane debris is being collected by FEMA contractors in Escambia County, totally separate from the services provided by ECUA.
Pictured: Hurricane Sally damage to the ECUA Material Recycling Facility at the Perdido Landfill. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
AAA: Gas Prices Expected To Decline This Week
October 19, 2020
Florida gas prices decline an average of seven cents last week.
Earlier this month, gas prices averaged around $2.20 per gallon. Now, Florida drivers are paying an average price of $2.13. The state average is nearly 4 cents less than a week ago, and 36 cents less than this time last year.
In Escambia County, the price per gallon Sunday night hovered around $2.12 on average. In Cantonment, a low of $2.03 could be found at a couple of stations, while the lowest price to be found in Pensacola as $1.91.
“Pump prices should tick even lower this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Many Florida drivers began to see lower prices over the weekend. Considering the current level of wholesale prices, it’s likely the state average will sink to around $2.05 per gallon in the near future.”
Escambia Deputies Arrest Man Wanted For Sexual Battery, Child Abuse
October 19, 2020
UPDATE: THIS SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for several felony charges.
Cornell Demidrious Smith, 42, is wanted for sexual battery, kidnapping, aggravated child abuse, child abuse, battery and grand theft of a motor vehicle.
He maybe driving a grey 2017 Nissan Sentra with Florida tag number GSIS18.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Flomaton Man Charged With Burglary Of Nail And Beauty Salon
October 19, 2020
A Flomaton man has been charged with burglarizing a nail and beauty salon in Andalusia, Alabama.
Travis Lee Salter, 32, was charged with burglary third and theft of property third.
Sgt. Gene Jackson of the Andalusia Police Department said investigators received a report from the owner that Magnolia Jane Nail and Beauty was burglarized and several items were missing.
Officers reviewed indoor business surveillance video and determined that a white male with tattoos down both arms, wearing a white tank top, cap and blue jeans had unlawfully entered the business. Andalusia Police later caught up with Salter in the parking lot of a McDonald’s.
When officers made contact, they observed a cell phone that had been reported stolen in his back pocket and found other items on his person, according to Jackson. Police also discovered that other items taken from the business had been place in a nearby hole and covered with grass. Police did not specify exactly what the other items were.
Salter was booked into jail with bond set at $20,000.
Additional COVID-19 Death Reported In Escambia County, Alabama
October 19, 2020
Escambia County, Alabama, recorded an additional COVID-19 death last week.
The number of deaths is now at 28, and there have been 1,702 cases reported. In the last 14 days, Escambia County has seen 62 new cases from 437 tests, a positivity rate of 14.2%.
According to the Escambia County Healthcare Authority, 589 of the positive tests were conducted at Atmore Community Hospital and 242 were performed at DW McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Sunday Morning Wreck Claims Life Of Escambia County Man
October 18, 2020
An Escambia County man died in an Sunday morning wreck on Sorrento Road near Blue Angel Parkway.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the 51-year old was traveling east on Sorrento Road in a silver sedan when he crossed into the westbound lane, striking a pickup truck driven by a 52-year old Pensacola man at 6:38 a.m.
The 51-year old man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 52-year old pickup truck driver was not injured.
The FHP no longer released the names of traffic crash victims.