Wind Advisory, Cold Today
February 9, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Washington’s Birthday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Pictured: Wind whips flags in Bratt Monday afternoon. Windy conditions are expected again to day. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Elections Officials: Get Ready For March 15 Primary Election
February 9, 2016
Elections officials from Escambia, Santa Rosa Okaloosa counties held a joint press conference Monday in Pensacola to discuss the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, March 15,
Slower mail delivery means voters that choose to vote-by-mail will need to make sure their ballots will reach their local election’s office before the 7 p.m. March 15 deadline. First class local mail delivery was previously a day or two, but not that’s three to five days with a chance in standard from the U.S. Postal Service.
Absentee ballots should be requested before March 9. The deadline for voter registration and party changes in February 16.
Nearly 20 percent of Northwest Florida’s voters won’t be able to vote on March 15 because Florida is a closed primary. Republicans and Democrats can vote only in their party’s primary, while no party affiliation registered voters can’t vote in either one.
Pictured: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford (top) and fellow Supervisors of Elections Tappie Villane, Santa Rosa County and Paul Lux, Okaloosa County, to discuss the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday, March 15 during a Monday press conference in Pensacola. Photos by Brandi Ziglar for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Over A Dozen Railroad Crossings To Close For Repair
February 8, 2016
[UPDATE 9:15 a.m.] Over a dozen railroad crossings will be closed at some time during the couple of of weeks for repairs from McDavid north through Century, including Highway 4 beginning Tuesday.
Highway 4 will be closed at the crossing just east of Highway 29 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until completion on Thursday as CSX repairs and replaces railroad ties. While the crossing will be open overnight, it will be marked as “rough” warning drivings of temporary filling material until paving is completed on Thursday.
CSX will close numerous other North Escambia a crossing as part of its network-wide crossing maintenance program beginning next week, with work expected to be completed in one week.
CSX engineering crews will be laying new rail ties, resurfacing crossings and repaving them with asphalt. CSX has worked closely with local officials to coordinate the crossing closures to minimize disruption to the community and is communicating directly with residents where there are dead-end roads or no-outlet situations.
Traffic will experience temporary closures to the following road crossings during the operations period:
- Cottage Street
- McCurdy Road
- Hecker Road
- Front Street
- East Pond Street
- Jefferson Avenue
- Salters Lake Road
- Bluff Springs Road
- Courtney Road
- Mystic Springs Road
- East Bogia Road
- Cotton Lake Road
The roads listed above will be temporarily closed at different times on the maintenance schedule, according to CSX. NorthEscambia.com is working with the contractor to provide an updated schedule for crossing closures as soon as possible.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motorists are reminded to travel with care through the work zone and to watch for construction equipment and workers entering and exiting the roadway.
Pictured top: Repairs were make to the Hecker Road crossing in Century late last month. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Wind Advisory And Cool Temps
February 8, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 29. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Jimmie William Kite
February 8, 2016
Jimmie William Kite went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2016, unexpectedly. He was born June 4, 1939, in Pensacola. He began his love of farming as an employee of Foster’s Dairy at age 15. He married the love of his life of 56 years Barbara Ann Driver Kite in 1959. He was a welder/pipefitter by trade for more than 20 years. Because retirement wasn’t in his vocabulary, farming became his passion. His love for farming was a source of pride and livelihood he passed down to his children and his grandchildren.
The most memorable years of his life were spending time with his boys and his grandchildren. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and watching his boys ride racehorses. As his grandchildren came along they provided many memories that were a source of pride and joy for him daily. There was no lack of personality for this Daddy and Pawpaw. For all that knew him, his animated spirit will never be forgotten.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen Garrett Kite Glidden and Rufus Kite; four siblings; and his first grandson, Bryant Carlton Kite.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Driver Kite, three sons; Dale (Sharon) Kite, Joey (Brenda) Kite, and Darrell (Sherri) Kite; and one brother, Howard Kite; grandchildren, Kristina Bovia (expecting Jimmie’s first great grandchild, Roxanne), Heather Winfree, Justin Kite, Hunter Kite, and Cody Kite.
Pallbearers will be Dale Kite, Joey Kite, Darrell Kite, Justin Kite, Cody Kite, and Hunter Kite.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Kelly, Mike Kelly, JR Miller, Trey Bovia, Bryan Winfree, Charles Jones, Bruce Lee, Randy Weaver and Shane Gibson.
Visitation will be held at Victory Assembly of God on Tuesday February 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with funeral services to immediately follow.
Interment will be held at Highland Baptist Church.
Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens will be in charge of arrangements.
Fire Destroys Church Van In Century
February 8, 2016
A church van went up in flames Sunday afternoon in Century. The Greater Union Missionary Church van burst into flames as the driver was pulling off North Century Boulevard at the New Life Christian Center. There were no passengers in the van at the time of the fire. Reader submitted photo (top) and NorthEscambia.com photos (below), click to enlarge.
Pensacola Opera’s ‘Jack And The Beanstalk’ Free In Century, Molino
February 8, 2016
The Pensacola Opera will present free performances of the endearing tale “Jack and the Beanstalk” at two local library branches this week.
The first performance will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Century Branch Library. The second performance will be at 10:30 Wednesday morning at the Molino Branch Library.
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Angels Soar Over Super Bowl
February 8, 2016
The Blue Angels helped kick off the 2016 Super Bowl when they performed a flyover at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on Sunday.
The Blue Angels’ signature six-jet Delta Formation soared over more than 70,000 spectators at the stadium, following the national anthem.
“It doesn’t get more exciting than representing the Navy and Marine Corps while flying over the world’s premier sporting event,” said Blue Angels Slot Pilot Lt. Ryan Chamberlain. “Navy and marines serving all around the world should be proud of their efforts which make opportunities like this possible.”
Flight Leader and Commanding Officer Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi, a native of Los Altos, CA, was proud to fly over his hometown.
“Being able to come back to the area you grew up in and being able to represent the Navy is always special, but being a part of this great American tradition makes this privilege that much more incredible,” said Bernacchi.
The Blue Angels, while based in Pensacola, are currently training in California for the 2016 air show season and are scheduled to fly 65 demonstrations at 33 locations throughout North America in 2016, which is the Blue Angels’ 70th anniversary year. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.
Photo courtesy U.S. Navy Blue Angels for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
County Monitoring Rolling Hills Landfill After Fire
February 8, 2016
County officials are monitoring the Rolling Hills Landfiill after a fire broke out Sunday morning.
Escambia County Waste Services, Environmental Code Enforcement, Public Safety and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection responded to a fire at the Rolling Hills Landfill located at 6990 Rolling Hills Road. County code enforcement and public safety staff noticed heavy smoke coming from the landfill area early Sunday morning. After investigating, the source of the fire was identified as a large mound of land clearing debris located in the southeast area of the property designated for land clearing debris disposal.
The property owner mobilized manpower and equipment and was able to cover the fire while county crews remained on standby. Escambia County Environmental Code Enforcement has posted a staff member to monitor the fire for24 hours while a plan for any further needed fire suppression is made with the guidance of FDEP. Escambia County continues to work with the landfill owners and FDEP to implement a closure plan for the construction and demolition disposal portion of the site.
The fire should not impact the levels of hydrogen sulfide gas, or H2S, in the Wedgewood Community. Escambia County’s Natural Resources Management Department has been working directly with local residents, and all data collected by the monitoring stations provides state and local officials with the tools necessary to evaluate the potential risk to public health and issue advisories as necessary.
Tate Wrestling Wins Third Tournament
February 8, 2016
The Tate High School wrestling team won the recent Tate Invitational tournament. Gulf Breeze placed second, and Niceville High came in third. For the Aggies, this was their third tournament win in the past month.
During the Tate Invitational, nine Aggie wrestlers won medals:
106: Jacob Cochran and Matthew Blalock
120: Scott Houston
126: Tanner Wood
138: Daniel Pigg
152: Logan Womack
170: Heath Herndon
195: Jacob Neales
220: Gaven McAnally
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
