Dewey Bondurant Re-elected Flomaton Mayor
August 29, 2012
Dewey Bondurant was re-elected as Flomaton’s mayor Tuesday, according to preliminary, unofficial results from the Flomaton Town Hall.
Bondurant received 236 votes to 216 votes for challenger and councilman Clemente Brooks.
For Flomaton Town Council:
District 1
- Butch Lee 54
- John Samson 30
District 2:
- Lillian Dean 77
- Rachel Pleasant 21
Pictured top: Flomaton Mayor Dewey Bondurant (left) at a Flomaton Town Council meeting next to councilman and mayoral candidate Clemente Brooks (right). NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Power Restored To Majority Of Gulf Power Customers
August 29, 2012
Gulf Power Company crews have restored power to more than 20,000 customers across Northwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Isaac. As of 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, only a few scattered outages remained in the region.
“Despite high winds and heavy rain, our crews really made a difference out there,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power spokesman. “We appreciate our customers’ patience as we work in these difficult weather conditions.”
As the day progresses more outages are possible so customers should remain prepared, Rogers said.
“As we start winding down, we’re looking at deploying some of our crews to help those closer to where Isaac made landfall,” Rogers said. “Gulf Power’s well-trained crews are often requested in the hardest-hit areas. And we’re more than happy to help after our customers are taken care of.”
Gulf Power encourages those who experience an outage to call 1-800-487-6937 to report their outage.
“The best thing about our restoration efforts is that we have had no injuries to our employees, customers or to the out-of-state workers here to help us,” Rogers said. “Safety is our number one priority and we have done well in that category so far.”
Pictured: Gulf Power crews work Wednesday morning to restore power. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Third Human West Nile Case Confirmed In Escambia County
August 29, 2012
The third human case of the West Nile virus was confirmed Tuesday in Escambia County, days after health officials issued a “Mosquito Borne Illness Advisory” for the entire county.
The reported cases mean “there is an imminent risk of additional persons becoming infected,” according to the Escambia County Health Department. The health department has not said where in the county the infected person reside.
“The increase in the number of confirmed cases reaffirms the increased risk of contracting the disease for everyone in our county. Since most people who contract WNV have mild or no symptoms, it is likely that there are numerous unreported cases throughout the area. As we deal with the potential for very wet weather, it is especially important that all residents take precautions to limit their exposure to mosquitoes,” said Dr. Susan Turner, associate director for the Escambia County Health Department.
Mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus can bite and infect humans. Symptoms of infection can range from mild to severe, including development of diseases such as meningitis or encephalitis. Being outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, further increases the risk of infection. People with weakened immune systems and individuals over 50 may be at higher risk of the most severe form of the infection.
Century To Hold Budget Workshop Thursday Afternoon
August 29, 2012
Century Town Council will host a budget workshop Thursday afternoon to discuss the town’s proposed 2012-2013 budget.
The workshop, the third on the budget, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Century Town Hall, 7995 North Century Boulevard. The meeting is open to the public.
Flomaton’s Dixon Commits To The UAB Blazers
August 29, 2012
Flomaton High School quarterback Ryheem Dixon has committed to play football for the UAB Blazers.
Last season as a junior, Dixon was part of a Flomaton team that took the Hurricanes to a state quarterfinal game for the first time in over 20 years. He racked up almost 3,000 yards offensively, with 1,454 yards on the ground and 1,526 in the air.
Dixon, 6-1, 187 pound, averaged just over 10.5 yards per carry. He threw for 23 touchdowns last season with just one interception.
USA, Southern Miss and Tuskegee were also reportedly recruiting Dixon.
BREAKING NEWS: Isaac Makes Landfall With Winds Of 80 mph
August 28, 2012
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY.
Hurricane Isaac official made landfall about 7:00 tonight on the coast of Louisiana with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
For a look at local weather impacts from Isaac, click here.
For the very latest information on Isaac, click the graphic below to enlarge.
For other Isaac updates such as closures, check the front page of NorthEscambia.com.
Waves Pound Coastline
August 28, 2012
Heavy waves continue to pound the coastlines of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this evening as storm surge pushes inland. Forecasters say conditions should not become much worse as the night progresses.
Pictured: Waves pound the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier about 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
ECUA Resumes Collections
August 28, 2012
ECUA resmed residential and commercial sanitation customer pickup service on Wednesday, August 29, after temporary closure of Escambia County’s Perdido Landfill.
Residential sanitation routes originally scheduled on Tuesday were collected on Wednesday. For the remainder of the week, the actual collection will fall one day after the regularly scheduled collection. Wednesday routes will be collected on Thursday. Thursday routes will be collected on Friday, and Friday routes will be collected on Saturday.
This adjusted schedule is applicable for the commercial sanitation routes originally scheduled on Tuesday, August 28, will be collected on Wednesday, August 29. The normal commercial
collection schedule will resume throughout the remainder of the week.
Local Weather Forecast, Tornado Watch Until 7 a.m. Wednesday
August 28, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 A.M WEDNESDAY.
- Tonight: Tropical storm conditions expected. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature around 80. Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph becoming 35 to 40 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
- Wednesday: Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph becoming 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Pictured above: This graphic from the National Weather Service shows the total maximum rainfall expected across the area from Isaac.
Schools Closed Wednesday In Escambia, Santa Rosa
August 28, 2012
Public schools will once again be closed in Escambia County (Fla.), Santa Rosa County and Escambia County, Ala., on Wednesday.
Decisions regarding Thursday will be made during the day on Wednesday, but officials are expecting classes to resume on Thursday.
Pensacola Christian Academy is closed. Escambia Academy (Atmore) is open.
Temple Christian Academy in Atmore will also be closed on Wednesday. The school will follow the decision about Escambia County, Ala., schools on Thursday.