Rain Likely Christmas Eve Into Christmas Day
December 24, 2023
Here is your official NorthEscambia.com area forecast:
Tonight: Showers before 9pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 60. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Patchy fog between 9pm and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tate High Names Students Of The Month
December 24, 2023
Tate High School recently announced their Students of the Month for November. They are Madison Galle and Aamir Sardar. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Many Use Space Heaters To Stay Warm. And That Can Be Dangerous.
December 24, 2023
Escambia County Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths.
Follow these tips to stay safe while heating your home:
- Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 ft. away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater.
- Portable space heaters should be turned OFF every time you leave the room and before going to bed.
- Never plug a space heater in a power strip.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Never use an oven to heat your home.
For portable electric heaters:
- Place them on a solid, flat surface, away from high traffic areas and doorways.
- Use and purchase heaters with an automatic shut off so if they are tipped over they will shut off.
- Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.
- Inspect for cracked or damaged, broken plugs or loose connections; replace before using.
Heating Fire Facts:
- Most home heating fire deaths (86%) involved stationary or portable space heaters.
- The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (27%) was failure to clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
- The leading factor contributing to ignition for home heating fire deaths (54%) was heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding.
- Nearly half (48%) of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.
Need a free smoke detector in Escambia County? Call (850) 595-HERO.
Still Time To Get All Of Your Gifts Wrapped By The Tate Band
December 23, 2023
The Tate Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations through Christmas Eve. Look for the tent at JCPenney on North Davis Highway.
The band will be wrapping gifts December 22-24 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Here’s How ECUA Trash Collection Will Work For Christmas And New Year’s Holiday Weeks
December 23, 2023
ECUA will collect all residential customers on their normal day during the Christmas And New Year’s Holiday period, except:
New Year’s Day – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024: Collection will be made on Sat. Dec. 30.
ECUA offices will be closed on December 22 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday, and on January 1, 2024, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
The Customer Service office and walk-in payment area ONLY will also be closed on December 29. All other ECUA offices and the drive-thru window will be open December 29.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Northview High Names Students Of The Month
December 23, 2023
Northview High has named their Students of the Month for December. They are Ryan Odom and Christian Caraway.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged After Allegedly Kicking In Ex-Girlfriend’s Door
December 23, 2023
A Cantonment man was recently charged with the burglary of his ex-girlfriend’s residence while she was inside.
Twain Lamarc Williams, 29, was charged with felony unarmed burglary of an occupied structure and felony property damage.
Williams allegedly went to the residence on North Palafox and kicked in the front door , according to an arrest report, causing about $2,000 in damage to the doorway.
Williams was released on a $15,000 bond.
Volunteer Wanted For West Florida Public Library Board of Governance
December 23, 2023
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance.
The duties of the board include establishing policy and overseeing the management of Escambia County library services and making recommendations to the BCC regarding the annual budget according to the purposes and authority set forth in resolutions, interlocal agreements and other agreements, as well as state and federal laws. These duties also include establishing an annual plan of service and the long-range strategic planning of library services.
West Florida Public Libraries provides service to all of Escambia County, with the board typically meeting on the fourth Monday of the month from 4-6:30 p.m.
Residents interested in serving on the board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. . Resumes should be submitted to Todd J. Humble, Director, West Florida Public Libraries, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL, 32502 or by email to tjhumble@mywfpl.com.
Resumes submitted to a BCC agenda for consideration will become part of the official minutes and are subject to public records requests.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Santa To Travel On Fire Truck Through Century, Byrneville Saturday Morning
December 23, 2023
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a last minute trip through Century and Byrneville on Saturday morning, December 23, with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
For a detailed map of the route, click or tap here.
The trip begins at 9 a.m. on December 23. Along the way, Santa will make stops at the Byrneville Community Center and the vacant lot by Napa Auto Parts on North Century Boulevard.
Pictured: Santa and Mrs. Claus travel through Century on a fire truck in 2022. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
FPL Bills Expected To Dip In January
December 22, 2023
Florida Power and Light customers could get some relief in 2024 due to declining fuel costs.
High gas prices in 2022 played a key role in driving up bills in 2023.
However, gas prices have subsided, resulting in utilities not having to collect as much from customers in 2024 to cover the tab.
FPL customers in Northwest Florida who use a benchmark of 1,000 kilowatt hours will pay $149.70 in January, down from the current $154.91. Their bill will decrease to $143.06 in April after a storm-related charge ends.