2016 In Photos: February

December 28, 2016

Today, we continue our look back at the year 2016 in photos with a look at February.

Gov. Rick Scott and other leaders toured tornado damage in Century.

Local legislative delegation members in Century sign a letter to Gov. Rick Scott thanking him for his efforts on tornado recover.

An EF-3 tornado ripped through Ferry Pass.

Kristy Imhof, the new Escambia County Teacher of the Year, received a surprise visit in her seventh grade language arts classroom at Ransom Middle School

Ernest Ward Middle School teacher Laura Chavers received the seventh annual “Golden Cow Dung Award” from members of the Ernest Ward FFA.

Fire destroyed a church van on Highway 29 in Century.

Over a dozen North Escambia railroad crossings were closed for repairs.

Northview principal Gayle Weaver face to face with BMX bike jumping over her during a motivational event before the student body.

The Pensacola Opera presented “Jack and the Beanstalk” at the Century Branch Library.

Three North Escambia area high schools — Tate, Northview and Escambia County (Atmore) — were surprised with golden footballs from the NFL to commemorate Super Bowl 50.

ECUA and Escambia County held a groundbreaking for a new recycling facility.

One family was evacuated after a chemical tanker accident in Walnut Hill.

At least three people were injured and dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed as a tornado ripped through the North Escambia area from McDavid and Century

The National Weather Service determined that the tornado that hit Century in February was an EF-3 with 152 MPH winds.

Two men pray together at the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century  during a food distribution event  for tornado victim.


A food distribution was held for tornado victims in Century.

An Amtrak inspection train rolled into Atmore  in advance of the possible return of rail service to the Gulf Coast.

Volunteers from the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue visited Molino Park Elementary School’s after-school program to teach the students about fire safety.

The inside of the 114-year old Century United Methodist Church, complete shift off of its foundation by the Century tornado.

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When an EF-3 tornado slammed into Century last Monday, it not only damaged or destroyed dozens of homes, it also blew away a large part of Century’s economic development hopes for new jobs.  The former  Alger-Sullivan Lumber property just off Front Street was heavily damaged, including a collapse of the rear portion of the largest building.

Escambia County Fire Rescue first responders learned about getting out of a tight spot — a really tight spot –  during training held at Ascend Performance Materials in Cantonment.


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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News