Florida Congressional Democrats Oppose Campus Carry Bill
December 21, 2015
Congressional Democrats want Florida’s Republican-dominated Legislature to know they oppose a proposal that would allow gun owners with concealed-weapons licenses to hang onto their firearms while on state university and college campuses. In a letter to Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner, the state’s 10 Democratic members of the U.S. House voiced their opposition to the proposal (SB 68 and HB 4001), which is backed by gun-rights groups. “We agree that campus violence is a serious problem. Sadly, there have been at least 23 shootings on college campuses just in 2015,” the letter said. “Increasing the number of guns on college campuses is simply not the answer.” The proposal is ready to go to the state House floor, but awaits a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
by The News Service of Florida
No Injuries In Chemstrand Road Vehicle Fire
December 21, 2015
There were no injuries in vehicle fire mid-afternoon Sunday in the 10000 block of Chemstrand Road, near East 10 Mile Road. The fire was quickly extinguished by the Ensley Station of Escambia Fire Rescue. The fire did shut down the roadway for a short period of time. Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rotary Club Donates Bicycles
December 21, 2015
Working in conjunction with Oak Crest Elementary School, Pensacola North Rotary recently hosted a luncheon as Santa presented 25 bicycles to deserving students.
With a little hlp from the school, each bicycle was customized to the child receiving it. Some were multi-speed, others had training wheels and one was even a small pink tricycle.
Pensacola area Rotary clubs have made bicycle presentations each Christmas season for over 20 years. Members of Pensacola North Rotary made personal donations to purchase 25 bikes this year.
Two Killed In Early Morning I-10 Crash
December 20, 2015
Two Santa Rosa County residents were killed in a single vehicle wreck early Sunday morning on I-10 near the 19 mile marker.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 32-year old Jaedesilyn Yvette McCray was traveling east on I-10 about 3:15 a.m. when the tires of her 1998 Ford Expedition traveled off the pavement and onto the grass shoulder. She over-corrected and traveled across the eastbound lanes before colliding with a temporary concrete barrier wall and overturning.
McCray and her passenger, 34-year old Brian Jerome Kennedy of Milton, were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where they were both pronounced deceased. Neither victim was wearing a seat belt.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fake Property Surveyors Accused In Molino Home Burglary
December 20, 2015
Molino residents have reported burglaries linked to fake property surveyors.
A female approached a resident in his garage explaining that she was surveying in the area, according to the victim. She asked the victim and his wife to walk with her and help her find the back corner of his property. As they walked. another person that had apparently been hiding in a vehicle entered the house through the garage and stole numerous items out of the house.
When the female resident told the suspect that she left something on the stove and needed to go back inside, the fake female surveyor pretended to take a call on her cell phone but apparently signaled her partner inside the house.
Anyone with information on such a scam should call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Big On Christmas Spirit: Century’s Boats And Floats Parade (With Gallery)
December 20, 2015
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Lighted Boats and Floats Parade may have been a little short in length Saturday night, but it was big on Christmas spirit. The parade traveled down North Century Boulevard from near the state line to Showalter Park where there was a Music in Park event and visits with Santa Claus.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
December 20, 2015
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
- S.R. 289 (9th Avenue), Escambia County- Crews will pave between Bayou Boulevard and Creighton Road Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- I-10 Widening, Escambia County- The westbound right lane near the Scenic Highway overpass at exit 17 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 through Dec. 23. as crews set beams for the new Scenic Highway overpass.
- Nine Mile Road, Escambia County- Crews will close a portion of the eastbound right turn lane to Holsberry Lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 as crews make repairs to the roadway.
- U.S. 98, Escambia County – Westbound outside lane will be closed between North Tarragona Street to North Jefferson Street from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 as crews from ECUA perform utility work.
- I-10 Widening, Santa Rosa County – Alternating lane east and westbound lane closures between the Escambia Bay Bridge and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/ Exit 22). Lane restrictions will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 23.
- I-10 Widening, Santa Rosa County – Alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard near the I-10 interchange from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 23. as crews perform bridge work.
Drivers will also encounter daytime and nighttime traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Santa Rosa County as crews perform striping and pavement marking operations. Saturday, Dec. 19, Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22.
- U.S. 90 just east of State Road 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to S.R. 87and west end of Blackwater Bridge to the east end of Blackwater Bridge.
- S.R. 87 (Stewart Street) from U.S. 90 to north end of Clear Creek Bridge.
- S.R. 89 (By-Pass) U.S. 90 to S.R 87.
- S.R. 89 from S.R. 87 to County Road 178.
All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
No Injuries In Highway 29, Tate School Road Crash
December 20, 2015
There were no injuries reported in a two vehicle crash about 11:20 Saturday morning at the intersection of Highway 29 and North Tate School Road. Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Santa Trades Sleigh For Fire Truck To Visit Beulah Area Children
December 20, 2015
Santa make a special visit to numerous good boys and girls in the Beulah area Saturday. He traded in his sleigh for a fire engine for a ride along with the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Today, Rain By Monday
December 20, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.