Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Tryouts Coming Up In December
November 26, 2023
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will host a tryout on Saturday, Dec. 9 and 16 for individuals looking for a challenging, rewarding and exciting job with a starting pay of $18.35/hour.
The tryout will take place at the University of West Florida Aquatic Center, located at 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 72. Applicants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early and to bring all relevant certifications to the tryout event.
Position requirements for employment include the following:
- Able to swim 600 yards in a pool in 10 minutes or less
- Able to run 1.5 miles on a track in 12 minutes or less
- Be at least 16 years old
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Attending and passing a tryout is required to be considered for employment. If you pass the physical tests in the allotted time and meet all of the other requirements, you will be scheduled for an interview. If selected to be hired, you will receive paid training. Training includes but is not limited to, successfully passing 80 hours of open water training and emergency medical training.
For more information, please email lifeguards@myescambia.com or call Water Safety Chief Dave Greenwood at 850-554-4302.
Bid On Your Favorite Tree In The WSRE Festival Of Trees (With Photo Gallery)
November 25, 2023
WSRE Festival of Trees is going on at the the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola through Sunday. Holiday trees and wreaths, decorated by local designers, will be on display and available for sale and online auction bidding in support of the WSRE-TV Foundation. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.
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Auction bidding is taking place in an online shop at wsre.org. Purchased items can be picked up at the Museum of Commerce on Sunday, Nov. 26, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and tree delivery will be available for a fee.
The 2023 Festival of Tree supports WSRE’s public television programming and educational services.
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Comments Open Escambia RESTORE MYIP; Potential Projects Include Cantonment Community Center, O.C. Phillips Bridge
November 25, 2023
The open comment period for Escambia County’s RESTORE Act Draft Multi-Year Implementation Plan Amendment 3 is only open for another week.
Visit MyEscambia.com/MYIP to view the amendment and submit your comments before Friday, December 1.
MYIP Amendment 3 proposes alterations of two projects and the addition of eight new projects. The two alteration projects include the Escambia County Workforce Development program and Little Sabine Bay Restoration program. The eight new projects include:
- Perdido Key Public Beach Access – Property Acquisition and Construction
- Pensacola Bob Sikes Fishing Pier – Rehabilitation
- Cantonment Community Center – Construction
- Palafox Complete Street – Construction
- South Navy Boulevard Improvements
- Bayou Grande Watershed Management Plan
- O.C. Phillips Bridge Replacement
- Carpenter Creek Headwaters – Carpenter Creek Watershed Management Plan Site 16
The U.S. Department of Treasury serves as the administrator of the RESTORE Act Direct Component, one of five funding streams through the RESTORE Act. In Florida, RESTORE Direct Component projects are selected and implemented by the 23 Gulf Coast counties, contingent on compliance with the RESTORE Act and acceptance by the U.S. Department of Treasury.
To ensure projects are consistent with the RESTORE Act and obtain broad-based participation in the project selection process, Treasury requires submittal and acceptance of a Multi-Year Implementation Plan. The U.S. Department of Treasury approved Escambia County’s Initial MYIP on Oct. 20, 2017, which included 10 projects selected by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners.
The first amendment to the MYIP was approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury on June 16, 2020, which included modification to three projects included in the Initial MYIP and the addition of eight new projects. The second amendment to the MYIP was approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury on Aug. 16, 2021, which proposed the addition of funds to one existing project and the addition of a new project.
The RESTORE Act and the U.S. Department of Treasury require the county to complete a 45-day public comment period to obtain broad-based participation from the public prior to the submittal and approval of MYIP Amendment 3. Escambia County will take all public comments under advisement and reflect those comments in the public comment section of this document following the public comment period closure.
For questions or more information, email. restore@myescambia.com.
Showers Likely For Sunday
November 25, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
‘Armed and Dangerous’ Escambia County Homicide Suspect Arrested
November 25, 2023
An Escambia County homicide suspect described as “armed and dangerous” is no longer on the run.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that 36-year Darryl Jerome Walker has been arrested for homicide.
At approximately 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 12000 block of Meadson Road in reference to a shooting victim. Upon arrival, a 35-year-old female, later identified as Walker’s wife, was located with a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased.
Walker is believed to have shot his wife and then fled the scene.
Football Playoffs: Pensacola Catholic Wins Region 1-2S Over Florida High
November 25, 2023
Pensacola Catholic, the last remaining North Escambia area team in the playoffs defeated the Florida State University High School 17-10 Friday night in the Region 1-2S Championship game.
The No. 4 Crusaders faced No. 3 Florida High School at Mike Hickman Stadium in Tallahassee. Both teams entered the game with a 10-2 records.
Florida High had previously defeated Catholic in regionals four of the last five years.
Catholic travels to to face the Bradford Tornadoes next Friday night in the state semifinals.
After 300 Days, Escambia Animal Shelter’s Longest Resident Now Has A Home For The Holidays
November 25, 2023
Some good news to share this Thanksgiving holiday weekend…the longest resident of the Escambia County animal shelter has a home for the holidays.
Gibson had been in the shelter for 300 days before being adopted by his forever family, the Wingards.
“He’s adjusting very well, has eaten and drank, and is now tuckered out beside me on the couch snoring away. He has had no potty accidents and took a real long walk around our neighborhood. He’s such a sweet boy, and I am forever thankful to y’all for trusting us with him,” Gibson’s mom said of her “angel baby”.
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Waterfront Rescue Serves 2,000 Thanksgiving Meals
November 23, 2023
Volunteeers at the Waterfront Rescue Mission served about 2,000 meals on Thanksgiving to those in need.
Over 100 volunteers helped out.
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Two Tate Showband Members March In Macy’s Parade
November 23, 2023
Two Tate High School Showband of the South members marched in Thursday’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Leslye Hardnack on the clarinet and Jax Hardnack on the Mellophone marched with the 2023 Macys Great American Marching Band.
Partly Sunny, About 60 For Friday
November 23, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.