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Bluff Springs Road Closed For Wooden Bridge Replacement; Dawson Road Also Closed

A portion of Bluff Springs Road and Dawson Road are closed for bridge work — including the replacement of one of Escambia County’s last all-wooden bridges.

Bluff Springs Road is closed due to a wooden 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.

The Dawson Road bridge at Pritchett Mill Creek will be closed for about two weeks. Traffic will be detoured along Bluff Springs Road to North Century Boulevard. Construction will perform critical rehabilitation to the bridge.

Pictured: One of Escambia County’s last all-wooden bridges on Bluff Springs Road. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Hiring Event Friday At Santa Rosa Correctional

The Florida Department of Corrections will host a hiring event Friday at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution.

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking qualified individuals to join the agency. Applicants should bring the following (if possible): driver’s license, legible copy of birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma, GED or college transcripts and any name change documents (if applicable), such as a marriage certificate. Veterans and current reservists/Guardsmen should bring a copy of their DD-214 or military ID, respectively. In order to take the Criminal Justice Abilities Test (required for employment), attendees should bring a money order in the amount of $12 made payable to the Florida Department of Corrections.

The event will be held at 9:00 a.m Friday, but applicants should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution at 5850 East Milton Road.

For employment information contact Recruitment Officer Christy Padgett at (850) 983-5909 or padgett.christy@mail.dc.state.fl.us.

Sunny And Hot – Again

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Florida Forest Service Alerts Public To Heightened Wildfire Danger

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service are urging the public to use caution with all outdoor fires due to increased wildfire danger levels throughout the state.  Dry conditions have sparked wildfires in many areas of the state recently and have threatened 20 homes within the last three weeks.

“Florida’s wildland firefighters will likely battle additional wildfires in the coming weeks due to continued dry conditions,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. “Citizens can do their part to stop preventable wildfires by using extreme caution with outdoor fires.”

Florida’s number one cause of wildfires is human carelessness, with approximately 20 percent caused by escaped yard trash burns. Dry conditions are expected to increase in the coming weeks, especially in the Big Bend and Panhandle areas. With no rain forecast until after Veterans Day, the Florida Forest Service is urging residents to exercise caution when using fire outdoors, including: burn piles, camp fires and grills. Requirements for safe outdoor burning include the following:

·         Never leave a fire or outdoor heat source unattended;

·         Avoid burning on dry, windy days;

·         Keep a water source and a shovel or suppression tool on hand;

·         Make sure your fire meets Florida’s required setbacks;

·         Call before you burn to obtain an authorization for acreage burns or burn piles larger than eight feet wide; and

·         Completely extinguish any fire before leaving.

“When citizens are careful with fire, they are doing more than just protecting themselves and their property,” said Jim Karels, Florida State Forester. “They are helping to protect the lives of Florida’s wildland firefighters and first responders.”

Pictured: A recent brush fire burned about an acre on Handy Road in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Habitat for Humanity To Hold Orientations In Molino And Cantonment

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity will hold informational meetings in Cantonment and Molino.

The new applicant orientation meetings in Cantonment and Molino are for anyone interested in Habitat’s Homebuyer Program.

Meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00 at the Cantonment Fire Station and Wednesday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.

For more information, call Pensacola Habitat for Humanity at (850) 434-5456.

Stop Sign Violation Leads To Drug Arrest

A Flomaton man is facing a felony drug charge after allegedly running a stop sign in Century.

According to an arrest report, 28-year old Travis Lee Salter was observed by an Escambia County deputy as he ran as top sign a the intersection of Old Flomaton Road and East Highway 4.  During a traffic stop, deputies discovered that his driver’s license was suspended in 2013.

Inside Salter’s pockets, deputies reported finding a syringe and needle , a metal pipe with burnt marijuana residue and bags of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.

Salter was charged with felony methamphetamine possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and knowingly driving with a revoked license. He was also cited for running a stop sign.  Salter remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $10,500.

According to court records, Salter was released from the Escambia County Jail on September 1 after serving a 90 sentenced on a previous drug charge.

Trump Returning To Penscola

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will return to Pensacola on Wednesday.

He will hold a campaign rally in the Maritime Park Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are required for admission and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Only two tickets per mobile number can be requested.  To request tickets, click here. Gates will open at 4 p.m.

FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

• U.S. 98 – Pensacola Bay Bridge- Intermittent and alternating lane closures near the Pensacola Bay Bridge on U.S. 98, Gregory Street, Bayfront Parkway and 17th Avenue (south of the railroad bridge) from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 until 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 as crews take asphalt pavement core samples.
• Interstate 10 (I-10) Widening from Davis Highway to the Escambia Bay Bridge- Alternating westbound lane closures between Davis Highway (State Road (S.R.) 291/Exit 13) and Scenic Highway (U.S. 90/Exit 17) from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. the week of Sunday, Oct. 30 as crews perform paving work.
• Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road- Drivers will encounter the following impacts on Salt Grass Drive and at the Navy Federal Credit Union entrances the week of Sunday, Oct. 30 as crews relocate utilities in preparation for roadway widening. Traffic flaggers will be on site to safely direct drivers through the work zone. Drivers will be provided access at all times.
  • Traffic reduced to one lane on Navy Federal Way from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.
  • Traffic reduced to one lane on Heritage Oaks Drive (Navy Federal Credit Union west entrance) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
  • Traffic reduced to one lane on Salt Grass Drive (Nature Trail subdivision east entrance) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.
  • Traffic reduced to one lane on Heritage Oaks Boulevard (Navy Federal east entrance) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4.
• I-10/ U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase 1- Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 near U.S. 29 the week of Monday, Oct. 31:
  • The U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp will be closed Monday, Oct. 31 from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. as crews repair barrier wall. Traffic will be detoured south to make a U-turn at Diamond Dairy Road to access I-10 eastbound. The inside lane of I-10 eastbound will also be closed during this time.
  • The U.S. 29 north to I-10 westbound ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 to 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4 as crews set beams for the new I-10 eastbound bridge. Traffic will be detoured north to make a U-turn at Broad Street to access I-10 westbound.
• U.S. 29 (S.R. 95) Widening from I-10 to 9 Mile Road- Alternating lane closures on U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road near the U.S. 29/Nine Mile Road overpass from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Thursday, Nov. 3 as workers construct detours to accommodate the construction of the new bridge.
• S.R. 292 (Perdido Key Drive) Resurfacing from Alabama State Line to ICWW Bridge- Intermittent and alternating daytime lane closures will continue Monday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 4 as crews perform shoulder reconstruction work.  Traffic flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control.
• I-110 Routine Maintenance- Intermittent northbound lane closures between Airport Road and the Creighton Road Overpass from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 as crews perform routine bridge maintenance work.
• 9 Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest to U.S. 29- East and westbound near Untreiner Avenue will encounter a traffic shift beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31 as workers replace the raised median with asphalt to accommodate future traffic pattern changes.
• Fairfield Drive (S.R. 727/295) Resurfacing from Mobile Highway to North Pace Boulevard- Outside lane closures on Fairfield Drive between Mobile Highway and North Pace Boulevard between 8:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. from Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 6 as crews perform paving operations.
• I-10 at Avalon Boulevard (S.R. 281/ Exit 22)- Eastbound lane closure just east of the Escambia Bay Bridge from 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 as crews clean up a fuel spill from a previous accident.
• Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek Bridge Replacement- The road will be closed the week of Monday, Oct. 31 as crews begin construction of a new bridge.  Project is anticipated to be complete spring 2017.

Santa Rosa County:

• U.S. 98 – Pensacola Bay Bridge- Intermittent and alternating lane closures in Gulf Breeze near the Pensacola Bay Bridge on U.S. 98 from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 to 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 as crews take asphalt pavement core samples. Additional samples will be taken from the parking lots of the Wayside Park adjacent to the bridge.
• I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard- Alternating lane closures, between the Escambia Bay Bridge and Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22), from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 3 as crews continue widening work.
  • In addition, the eastbound off-ramp at S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22) is closed to overweight or oversized trucks. The restriction for specially permitted trucks with loads more than 12-feet wide will continue until early 2017. All other ramps at Avalon Boulevard will not be restricted. The ramp restrictions are related to construction work underway on
    I-10 eastbound.
• U.S. 98 at Hoffman Drive in Gulf Breeze Median Safety Improvements- Work will begin the week of Monday, Oct. 31.  Motorists can expect a traffic shift in the work zone and intermittent lane restrictions. There will be no lane closures allowed between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• S.R. 87 Widening from two miles south of the Yellow River to Hickory Hammock Road- Alternating lane closures, from two miles south of the Yellow River Bridge to Hickory Hammock Road (County Road 184), from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the week of Monday, Oct. 31 as crews perform paving and striping work. The Yellow River beneath the S.R. 87 bridge will be temporarily closed Friday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize equipment for construction of the new northbound bridge across the Yellow River.  Boaters are advised to avoid this area.  Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) officers in marked vessels will be immediately upstream and downstream of the Yellow River Bridge to notify boaters of the closure.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling in a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

Ag Commissioner’s Office Arrests Escambia Man For Pawning Stolen Property

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam Monday announced that investigators with his Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement arrested Bobby Ray III, 34, of Pensacola for pawning stolen property and providing false owner information.

Ray pawned approximately $1,950 of stolen property at local pawnshops. Ray was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges including: 12 counts of dealing in stolen property, a second degree felony; one count of grand theft, a third degree felony; and 12 counts of providing false owner information to a pawnbroker, a third degree felony.

Pawnshops are required to obtain annual licenses with the department. Each pawnshop must maintain a net worth of at least $50,000 or file security in the form of a surety bond, letter of credit or certificate of deposit in the amount of $10,000. The department is authorized to impose up to $5,000 of penalties for noncompliance of the law.

Record Highs, No Rain

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Wednesday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

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