Cold Front Bringing Cooler Air Tonight
October 20, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Bluff Springs Road To Close For 130 Days
October 20, 2016
Bluff Springs Road will be closed beginning Tuesday, November 1 due to a bridge replacement required by the Florida Department of Transportation. Roadway closures are expected to remain in effect for 130 days, with the project expected to be completed around March 2017.
The scope of work includes clearing, grading, drainage, paving, signage and bridge construction approximately 300 feet east and west of the intersection of Pritchett Mill Creek and Bluff Springs Road.
There are no permanent residences located beyond the road closure, but Escambia River and camp access via Bluff Springs Road will be cut off.
Thousands Of Voters Register During Extra Week
October 20, 2016
Florida’s voter rolls may jump by more than 60,000 people due to a federal judge ordering an extra week for registration.
Secretary of State Ken Detzner issued a statement late Tuesday that said 36,823 applications submitted since Oct. 11 had been verified, and another 26,773 were in the verification process. The registration deadline was originally Oct. 11, but U.S. District Judge Mark Walker extended it a week because of Hurricane Matthew.
“All Floridians who submitted a complete voter registration application in person by 5 p.m. today (Tuesday), or postmarked by today (Tuesday), will be verified and registered to vote by the start of mandatory statewide early voting, which begins on October 29,” Detzner said in the statement.
“That means if you registered by today’s (Tuesday’s) deadline, are eligible, and your registration is verified, you will have all available options to exercise your right to vote, which include: vote-by-mail, early voting, and voting at the polls on Election Day.”
Detzner’s release didn’t break down the registration applications by party.
The Florida Democratic Party went to federal court to get the deadline extended after Hurricane Matthew forced evacuations of residents and closed government buildings in the days leading up to the original Oct. 11 deadline. The latest registration numbers came as elections officials reported that 758,420 Floridians had already cast vote-by-mail ballots for the Nov. 8 general election. Of those, Republicans accounted for the largest number of returned ballots, with 316,400. Democrats had gone slightly ahead earlier in the week, but the latest numbers showed 305,626 Democrats had returned vote-by-mail ballots. Also, ballots had been returned by 20,303 people registered with third parties and by 116,091 independents.
by The News Service of Florida
Motorcyclist Killed In Escambia Interstate Crash
October 20, 2016
An Escambia County man was killed in a motorcycle crash on an I-10 exit ramp to southbound I-110 Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 58-year old Scott Chepan lost control in a curve on the exit ramp, struck a guardrail multiple times and was ejected from his 1991 Harley motorcycle.
Chepan’s friend, who was traveling alongside hime, told the FHP that an unknown gray or silver SUV cut in front of Chepan, causing him to take evasive action.
With the silver or gray sport utility vehicle being in the proximity of the crash, it is being sought as a possible connection to the crash. Anybody with information on the crash or the SUV is asked to call Cpl. Fischer at (850) 484-5000.
Northview Chiefs Name Players Of The Week
October 20, 2016
The Northview Chiefs have named Players of the Week for their game last week against Jay.
OFFENSE
Neikel Robinson — 7 receptions, 204 yards, 2 TD (also had 2 INT on defense)
DEFENSE
Hunter Edwards — 12 total tackles, 2 TFL, 1 forced fumble
SPECIAL TEAMS
Seth Killam — 4-5 PAT, 1 tackle on KO; 5 “SPECIAL FORCES POINTS”
Devin Stabler — 1 solo tackle, 1 sack, 1 FF on PAT; 5 “SPECIAL FORCES POINTS”
DOMINATOR
Alston Wiggins — Hit on running back in first quarter for no gain
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Linda Diann Byrd
October 20, 2016
Mrs. Linda Diann Byrd, 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Foley, Alabama.
Mrs. Byrd was a native of Charleston, West Virginia, former resident of McDavid & Cantonment, FL and has resided in Foley, AL for the past 5 years. Mrs. Byrd volunteered at church for the food service, she loved to sing gospel music for the past 30 years and she was a member of the New Life In Christ Church of Foley. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Myles William Byrd.
She is survived by her Husband, Darryl Bruce Prince of Foley, AL; two Daughters, Donna Kay (Thomas) Carroll of Pollard, AL and Dianna Kay (Michael) Wolfe of Brewton, AL; two Brothers, Bobby Rice of Fresno, CA and Donnie Rice of Anniston, AL; two Sisters, Judy of Ohio and Peggy Davenport of Prattville, AL; four Grandchildren, Wendy (Jason) Covan, Tracy (Chris) McCurdy, Hunter Godwin and Dusty Carnley and two Great Grandchildren, Ryan Covan and Cheyanna Covan.
Graveside services will be Friday, October 21, 2016 at10:00 AM at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Rev. John Lloyd officiating.
Arena Dawson
October 20, 2016
Arena Dawson, 65 of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Pensacola, FL.
She worked in elderly care as a sitter. She was born in Atmore, AL on March 12, 1951, to the late Jim and Clara Beth Caraway Thomas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Dawson.
Survivors include two sons, Travis Dawson and John Dawson, both of Atmore; one brother, Roy (Nancy) Thomas of Enon, FL; two sisters, Corine (Eddie) Boggs of Walnut Hill, FL and Betty Morris of Canoe, AL; and one grandchild.
Services were held Wednesday , October 19, 2016, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alan Thompson officiating.
Interment was in Pine Barren Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Todd Morris, Randal Morris, P.J. Thomas, Kenny McWayian, Robert Hall and Joshua Thomas.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Miriam Brown
October 20, 2016
Miriam “Billie” Brown, 79, of Pensacola went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on October 18, 2016. Billie was born on November 9, 1936 in Pensacola, FL to Joseph S. Sanders and Genevieve Nobles Sanders. Billie enjoyed her early life in Gull Point and surrounding areas and graduated from Pensacola High School. She married the love of her life, James Eddie Brown (Jim Brown) and was married for 46 years.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband; her parents; and two brothers, Daniel (Danny) Sanders and Wayne Sanders.
She is survived by her sister, Marie (Junior) Pickering; brothers, Tommy (Deloris) Sanders and Joseph (Jewel) Sanders; daughter, Debbie Brown Shytle; son, Jim (Susan) Brown; daughter, Susan (Michael) Brown Hirras; and son, Danny Brown. She is survived by her grandchildren, Kristie Tims (Larry), Mandy Cloud Henderson (Jamie), Edward Cloud, Jr., Kristin Cloud Lee (Austin), Jennifer Shytle Booth (Brad), Justin Shytle, Natalie Gonzalez Parsons (Greg), Stamatios Hirras; great-grandchildren, Coleby James Henderson, Tyler Edwin Henderson, Stone Riley Henderson, Maddy Susanne Henderson, Landyn Danielle Cloud, Nicholas Edward Cloud, Zachary Tims, Anna Grace Tims, Kaylie Faith Lee, Isabella Audrey Lee, Audrey Kate Lee, Elijah Cane Booth, Addison Renee Parsons, Harleigh Grace Parsons and Palmer James Parsons.
Mom and Dad were founding members of Ferry Pass Baptist Church. They raised four children in a loving home with God’s teachings and church being an integral part of our lives. They took great pride in knowing all of their children were saved, having accepted Jesus Christ’s offer of salvation.
Mom you will be surely missed in every role you played in each of our lives. May you sing and dance in all of God’s Glory till we join you again.
Visitation will be Friday, October 21, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the funeral home at 10 a.m. with Reverend Dennis Wheat officiating.
Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Firefighters Quickly Control Brush Fire
October 19, 2016
Firefighters were quickly able to bring a brush fire under control Wednesday afternoon on Elna Road off Williams Ditch Road. The fire, which was threatening a structure, burned less than an acre. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
One Injured In Jacks Branch Road Crash
October 19, 2016
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Jacks Branch Road near Pepin Lane. An adult female was transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries following the 8 a.m. wreck. The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
