One Injured In Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash
April 4, 2017
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash just before noon Monday at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
Two cars collided in the intersection. One came to rest in the northbound lanes of Highway 29; the second came hit an embankment and came to rest of a drainage culvert in front of the Tom Thumb.
One person was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening.
Further details on the crash has not been released as the Florida Highway Patrol continues their investigation. The Molino, Cantonment and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the accident.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Sunny And Hot Today; More Rain Wednesday
April 4, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Man Indirectly Hit By Lightning On UWF Campus
April 3, 2017
One person on the campus of University of West Florida was evaluated after a lightning strike just before noon.
The indirect lighting hit was reported on the UWF campus at 11:54 a.m. The man was said to be alert and orientated. He was evaluated by Escambia County EMS but refused transport to the hospital.
File photo.
Rain Leads To Several Minor Accidents
April 3, 2017
Heavy rain was a likely contributor to several minor accidents around the North Escambia area Monday morning.
On the Florida Highway in Escambia County, AL, the driver of a vehicle lost control and rolled over in a field (pictured above). The accident happened just a few yards north of the Alabama/Florida line, just north of Highway 99 and State Line Road/Old Bratt Road. The driver of the vehicle reportedly refused medical treatment at the scene. The Atmore Fire Department, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office responded. The accident is under investigation by Alabama State Troopers. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue was also dispatched.
The driver of another vehicle lost control on Highway 29 just north of Champion Drive in McDavid (pictured below). The vehicle entered the median and struck a signpost. There were no injuries. The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
The driver of a third vehicle lost control on Highway 95A near Williams Ditch Road and ran into a wooded area. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded. There were no injuries.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enalarge.
Storm Sends Tree Down Onto Highway 31
April 3, 2017
High winds during a morning storm sent a tree down partially across Highway 31 in Flomaton, west of Highway 29. The Flomaton Fire Department, the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and other personnel worked to clear the tree. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Emergency Operations Center Partially Activated
April 3, 2017
As potentially severe weather moved through the area Monday morning, the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center was activated at a Level 2, or partial evacuation. That allowed county staff to be r eady to respond in case severe weather impacted the area. It also allowed staff to monitor the storm and be ready in the event of an emergency. In a partial activation, only specific emergency support functions under the county’s emergency plan are called in. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Ending From The West
April 3, 2017
This is the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:
This Afternoon: Slight chance of showers. High of 82.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Century Council To Consider Garbage Rate Increase Tonight
April 3, 2017
The Century Town Council is set to approve a garbage fee increase when they meet tonight.
Century’s 545 garbage customers currently pay $16.98 to per month. In order to stop financial losses in the garbage department, Hawkins is proposing a 36 percent increase of $6.21 per month, for a total bill of $23.19. The increase will allow the town to continue to collect bulk items such as furniture and appliances and vegetative waste.
The Century Town Council meets at 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall. All meetings are open to the public.
Pictured: The Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Thomas: Schools OPEN Today (But Alabama Schools Are Closed)
April 3, 2017
Schools in Escambia County (FL) are OPEN today for class. All schools in Escambia County (AL) are closed today.
Escambia County (FL) Public Schools’ Superintendent Malcolm Thomas has announced that all schools are set to open at regular times Monday morning and all bus routes will operate as normal.
“At this time the weather data indicates a stormy and wet day. Most of the weather will occur after we are in school,” said Thomas. “Escambia County, Florida, schools will be in session on Monday.”
The district will remain in close communication with local authorities. If the district is provided with information involving severe weather, all safety precautions will be taken. If the weather causes any delays to dismissal times, the district will keep local media informed, and we’ll have the information on NorthEscambia.com.
‘Life Threatening Injuries’ During Inmate Altercation At Century Prison
April 3, 2017
UPDATED — Three inmates were involved in an altercation Sunday at Century Correctional Institution that left one in critical condition. At least two o the two inmates were reportedly cut or stabbed.
“Three inmates were injured as a result of an apparent inmate-on-inmate altercation at Century Correctional Institution,” according to a statement from the Florida Department of Corrections. “All three inmates were transported to a nearby medical facility, one inmate for the treatment of life-threatening injuries.”
Two ambulances and later a medical helicopter were called to the facility on Tedder Road Sunday afternoon. The names and conditions of the inmates have not been released. There were no injuries reported to corrections officers or other staff.
The incident is currently under investigation by the Department of Correction’s Office of the Inspector General.