Prep Playoff Scores
November 30, 2013
Here are high school playoff scores from around Florida Friday night:
Class 1A
State Semifinal
Blountstown 42, Cottondale 0
Trenton 17, Dixie County 14
Class 2A
State Semifinal
Champagnat Catholic 28, Indian Rocks 14
Victory Christian 46, North Florida Christian 41
Class 3A
State Semifinal
Clearwater Central Catholic 7, Westminster Christian 0
Trinity Christian-Jacksonville 20, Tampa Catholic 11
Class 4A
State Semifinal
Bolles School 34, Florida 27
Miami Washington 49, Cocoa 10
Class 5A
Regional Final
Clay 9, Pensacola Catholic 7
Lake Wales 34, Merritt Island 23
Lakewood 27, South Sumter 21
Plantation American Heritage 41, Hardee 7
Class 6A
Region Final
Armwood 41, Springstead 0
Bartram Trail 17, Choctawhatchee 14
Mainland 42, South Fort Myers 7
Class 7A
Regional Final
Dwyer 36, St. Thomas Aquinas 28
East Lake 49, Port Charlotte 15
Kissimmee Osceola 19, Sickles 14
Niceville 38, Fletcher 17
Class 8A
Regional Final
Apopka 42, First Coast 20
Palm Beach Gardens 12, Miramar 10
Plant 17, Fort Pierce Central 7
Friends Of The Library Book Sale Begins December 1
November 30, 2013
In partnership with the West Florida Public Library system, the Friends of the Library will host a book sale from Sunday, December 1, to Saturday, December 7.
Books of all kinds will be available for purchase at 50 percent off and will be held at the book stores within the Tryon Branch, 1200 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, and the Main Library, 239 North Spring Street, Pensacola. All profits will support the West Florida Public Library system, including the Main, Tryon, Century and Molino branches.
For more information about the fundraiser, contact Linda Williams at (850) 494-1326.
Tate’s Heintz Named To All-State Band
November 30, 2013
Tate High School senior Noah Heintz will represent Escambia County in January as the All State Band performs in Tampa. Heintz was the only 11th or 12 grader in Escambia County to make the auditioned band. Heintz is a top academic student at Tate with a 4.85 GPA and was recently named the October Student of the Month. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECUA Sewer Averaging Period Underway
November 30, 2013
The ECUA’s sewer averaging period begins with each residential customer’s first meter reading on or after November 15, (including ECUA sewer customers whose water service is from another water provider such as Peoples Water Co.). The length of each customer’s sewer averaging period is 90 days.
Annual sewer charges are based on the average number of gallons of water used in a household during the sewer averaging period. Conserving water sage during this time helps residential wastewater customers impact their sewer rates for the coming year in a positive way. It is important to check all indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures for leaks. Leaks will end up affecting your monthly water and sewer charges.
Most leaks are easy to identify, but there are many areas around the home where a plumbing leak can be found. Check common areas such as dishwasher (connections to the sink), sinks (examine pipes for wear and loose connections), bathtubs (check the caulking and seals), and toilets (if you hear a “toilet running” sound, but your toilet isn’t running). Following these simple measures can lower the monthly sewer charge for the next twelve months
For more information on ways to conserve, visit the ECUA website at www.ecua.fl.gov or call Customer Service (850) 476-0480.
Four Homeless After Mobile Home Fire Near Century
November 29, 2013
Four people were left homeless after fire destroyed their home Friday afternoon outside Century.
The four — two adults and two teenagers — were not at home when fire broke out in their mobile home in the 3000 block of Highway 4A just after 3:00. The mobile home was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office. There were no injuries reported.
The American Red Cross will assist the family with their immediate needs and a place to stay for the next few nights.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department, the Jay Fire Department, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the blaze.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Live Broadcast: Catholic at Clay Playoff Game
November 29, 2013
NewRadio 1620 will broadcast tonight’s Catholic Crusaders vs. the Clay Blue Devils playoff game for the Region 1-5A Championship.
Pregame will begin at 6:15 Pensacola time and the kickoff is 6:30 with play-by-play announcer Jeff Knox and color commentator Bennett Traylor live from Jacksonville.
Catholic beat the West Florida Jaguars 26-20 last Friday to advance to tonight’s regional playoff game.
Slight Warming Trend Begins
November 29, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Reaching Out: Georgia Church Provides Free Thanksgiving Meal In Century
November 29, 2013
A Georgia church provided Thanksgiving dinner for Century residents on Thursday. As part of their “Compel Century” outreach event, Rivertown Church of Columbus provided the free meal.
This was the second major outreach to Century for Rivertown Church…earlier this year they were in Century working on improvements at the Carver Community Center.
Pictured top: Rivertown Church volunteers prepare a Thanksgiving turkey Thursday in Century for a free community meal. Pictured inset: Enjoying the meal. Pictured below: A young Century resident reacts to the selection of food. Pictured below: Enjoying the meal. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Saturday Is Last Day For Property Tax Discount
November 29, 2013
Saturday is the last day to receive a four percent discount on real estate and tangible personal property taxes, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley.
Payments will receive the four percent discount if:
- made in person on Monday, December 2
- mailed with a postmark of November 30;
- left in a 24-hour drop box available at any tax collector office by midnight November 30;
- made on www.escambiataxcollector.com by midnight November 30.
Drive thru service and 24-hour drop boxes are available at all locations.
To check the status of your taxes and pay online, visit www.escambiataxcollector.com. For more information, call the tax collector’s office at (850) 438-6500, ext. 3252.
District 5 Comm. Barry Schedules Town Hall Meeting
November 29, 2013
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will hold a town meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9 at the Plainview Baptist Church at 1101 West Nine Mile Road.
For more information, contact Barry’s office at (850) 595-4950.
Pictured top: Escambia County Public Works Director Wes Moreno (left) listens to District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry speak during a town hall meeting last August in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.