Sunny And Cold, Freeze Tonight
December 9, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Trump Brings Tax Cut, Vote For Moore And Thanks Pensacola Message
December 9, 2017
President Donald Trump brought his tax cut message to Pensacola Friday night, along with a special message for Alabama residents — get out and vote for Roy Moore.
It’s was Trump’s fourth visit to Pensacola, but his first as president. And for that, he offered a special thanks.
“Hello Pensacola. What a place! Right here on the Emerald Coast in the great State of Florida where we had a tremendous victory,” Trump said.
“I’ve been here three times, I just keep coming back. When we were doing well all over Florida I said ‘was the Pensacola area included yet?’. They said ‘no’. I said ‘guess what? We just won that election.’,” he said.
Despite multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by the candidate, Trump encouraged Alabama residents to vote for Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate.
“The future of this country can’t afford to lose a seat,” he said. “We want jobs, jobs, jobs. So, get out and vote for Roy Moore.”
Trump also stumped for his proposed tax cut.
“I can’t think of a better Christmas present than a massive tax cut,” Trump stated.
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North Escambia Deputies Contribute To Toy Drive
December 9, 2017
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office “A North Shift” has made their donation to the Magical Christmas Toy Drive.
“We as a shift have been blessed, we hope that some deserving kids can be blessed too” said Sgt. Heath Jackson.
Less than two weeks remain to donate to the Magical Christmas Toy Drive for needy local children. The ECSO has four drop off locations that are open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.:
- Main Office – 1700 West Leonard Street
- Precinct 1 – 43 Fort Pickens Road
- Precinct 3 – 30 North Navy Boulevard
- Precinct 4 – 97 West Hood Drive
The “A North Shift” deputies work in the Molino, Cantonment and Ensley areas on the midnight shift.
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Students Explore Engineering Careers At ECUA Cantonment Facility
December 9, 2017
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, the Escambia County School District, and CH2M welcomed middle school students this week to learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers. This outreach event introduced Escambia County students to the STEM skills and principles needed to pursue engineering careers.
The ECUA/ECSD/CH2M partnership is an opportunity for the three organizations to give back to the community and get students excited about pursuing a STEM career.
ECUA Executive Director, Stephen Sorrell adds, “As a local utility, ECUA strives to contribute and partner with the community wherever possible. We’re excited to share the science and technology behind a public health need that is so basic to all, and to expose students to the possibilities that may be open to them in the STEM fields. The earlier we can engage with and encourage students to consider engineering careers, the better!”
Students from Ferry Pass Middle School visited the ECUA Central Water Reclamation Facility in Cantonment to learn about the science and engineering behind ECUA’s ’s water reclamation process – where the collected wastewater goes and how it is treated and reused. The 3-hour program included presentations from CH2M and ECUA engineers including an interactive 3-D breakout session and a tour of the facility.
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Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
December 9, 2017
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings for the week of December 11-15:
Monday, Dec. 11
West Florida Regional Planning Council Board Meeting – 3:30 p.m., Okaloosa County Administration Building Training Room, 1250 Eglin Pkwy., Shalimar
Marine Advisory – 5:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex,
3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Escambia County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing – 5:30 p.m., Pensacola State College Jean and Paul Performance Studio, 1000 College Boulevard
Tuesday, Dec. 12
BCC Committee of the Whole – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place (Agenda)
Co:Lab Policy Board Meeting – 11 a.m., 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Wednesday, Dec. 13
Transportation Planning Organization – 9 a.m., 913 South “I” Street, Pensacola
Development Review Committee - 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Thursday, Dec. 14
BCC Agenda Review, Public Forum and Regular Meeting – 9 a.m., 4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors – 2 p.m., 418 West Garden Street, Pensacola
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Senate Boss Says Florida PIP Repeal Needs To Include Medical Coverage
December 9, 2017
The Senate will consider the merits of repealing Florida’s long-standing requirement for drivers to carry personal-injury protection insurance, but Senate President Joe Negron said it’s important to ensure that any replacement coverage still provides Florida drivers access to medical coverage and funeral benefits.
“I think med pay (medical payments coverage) is an important component that we need to retain in the system,” Negron said Friday in an interview with The News Service of Florida. “It makes sure that an emergency room is compensated when someone appears for care after a motor vehicle accident.”
Moreover, Negron, R-Stuart, said it’s important to maintain a burial benefit.
“I think if a terrible, unspeakable tragedy of someone getting killed in an automobile accident, and the family is having to adjust with that permanent alteration of their reality, to have a modest payment to make sure they can afford a funeral and a burial is not too much to ask. I will not support jettisoning that.”
The Legislature in 1972 passed a requirement that drivers carry $10,000 in personal-injury protection insurance in hopes of limiting the number of lawsuits stemming from traffic accidents. It provides benefits to the policyholder, regardless of who is at fault in an accident.
For health benefits, so-called PIP covers 80 percent of reasonable medical expenses. The benefit is reduced to $2,500 if a treating medical provider determines an emergency medical condition did not exist. PIP also provides policyholders 60 percent of their loss of income following accidents.
In the case of a death, PIP provides the policyholder a $5,000 death benefit.
According to the Office of Insurance Regulation, Florida is one of 10 states to require drivers to carry PIP. Senate Banking and Insurance Chairwoman Sen. Anitere Flores, R-Miami, said one of the first bills her committee will consider when it meets in early January is a PIP repeal (SB 150), filed by Sen. Tom Lee, R-Thonotosassa. A House version (HB 19), filed by Rep. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, is ready to go to the House floor after the 2018 session starts Jan. 9.
by The News Service of Florida
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Byrneville Elementary Postpones Christmas Musicals Due To Weather
December 9, 2017
Due to weather, Byrneville Elementary School has postponed their annual Christmas musicals that were scheduled for Friday night.
The musicals will presented by grades K-2 on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m and grades 3-5 on Tuesday 1:00 p.m. A second performance will be held with grades 3-5 on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. and grades K-2 on Wednesday at 1:00 p..m. All performances will be at Byrneville Elementary School.
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Christmas Parades Set For This Weekend; PCI, Brewton Postpone Parades
December 9, 2017
Several Christmas parades are planned in the North Escambia area this weekend, while the Poarch Creek Indians and the Brewton Chamber of Commerce have rescheduled their parades.
Poarch of Creek Indians Christmas Parade
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians 2017 Annual Christmas Parade “Traditions of Christmas” has been postponed until Tuesday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m.. For more information, call (251) 368-9136 ext. 2107.
Brewton Christmas Parade
The Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday at 6 p.m. The parade will line-up in East Brewton on Shoffner Street. It will come down Forrest Avenue over the bridge to Mildred Street. The parade will turn right at the light as it crosses the tracks and then will turn left onto Belleville Avenue. The Brewton/East Brewton Baptist Churches will have a concert after the parade at the mural where the Choo Choo Market is located. Lots of floats, bands and of course Mrs. Claus and the big guy himself will be riding in the parade.
Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
The 2017 Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade will be Saturday , December 9 at 5:30 p.m. The two-mile long parade will travel from City Hall down Main Street to Lindberg Avenue. For more information: (251) 368-3305.
Jay Christmas Parade and Celebration on Commerce Street
The Jay Christmas Parade will leave the city park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. Christmas booths will be open 8 a.m. until 2p.m. on Commerce Street. Visits and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus immediately after the parade. More info: (850) 675-4556
Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will begin at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 with nearly 90 entries and eight bands from Escambia County and beyond, and the Blue Angels. Spring Street to Palafox north to Wright, back south on Palafox to Government.
Pictured top: Main Street on a cold, wet Thursday afternoon in downtown Atmore, AL. The annual Twilight Christmas Parade will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Rebecca A. Ashby
December 9, 2017
Rebecca A. Ashby, 80, passed away into the presence of her Lord on December 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in High Point, NC on September 17, 1937, she was a graduate of High Point Central High School and attended High Point University for one year. She loved to work with numbers and worked as an accountant and bookkeeper at various locations. She taught herself the art of knitting and made many charming baby blankets and doll clothes to give to her friends and family. She especially loved children and welcomed each new one coming into her world with a knitted gift. Piano was her instrument of choice and she had played the piano since the age of eight. She expressed her love and praise for Christ and her Christian faith by playing the piano at her church, Dogwood Park Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ruth Lanier and her son James Martin Ashby.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jimmy Ashby; sons Jeffrey M. Ashby and Matthew G.(Doanie) Ashby; grandson Jeffrey M. Ashby, Jr. and granddaughter Nicole L. Jordan; great-grandchildren, Hayleigh and Hannah Macks, Trenton Jordan and Keaton Davis.
Funeral services were held December 9, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Rusty Branch officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home Northis entrusted with arrangements.
Data Breach Could Impact 22K Gulf Power Customers
December 8, 2017
A data breach with a third party vendor may have exposed the personal data of some Gulf Power customers who have paid by check at a local kiosk.
TIO Networks, which was acquired this year by PayPal, has uncovered evidence of unauthorized access to TIO’s network, including locations that stored personal information of some of TIO’s customers and customers of TIO billers.
According to Gulf Power spokesman Jeff Rogers, the data breach impacts customers who paid their bill at a payment kiosk using a check. He estimates about 22,000 of Gulf Power’s 460,000 customers could be affected with unauthorized access to names, bank routing and account numbers and Gulf Power account numbers. Other information, such as credit card and social security numbers were not compromised.
Rogers stressed that Gulf Power did not suffer a data breach. He said the company was being proactive, notifying customers that might be impacted by mailing Gulf Power cover letter and additional information about free credit monitoring from TIO. That letter will go out to customers this week.