Windy, Scattered Showers For Monday
October 2, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Appraisal Done On Century Industrial Building For Potential New Business
October 2, 2017
An appraisal is now complete on the former Helicopter Technology building in Century, a building that an economic development group says is being eyed by a business that would bring dozens of jobs to the town.
The building had an appraised value of $550,000, or a rent of $80,000 per year ($6,667 per month).
Danita Andrews, director of business development for the economic development group FloridaWest, told the Century Town Council back in July that the group had a serious business inquiry about the building.
The company’s name and exact plans are still secret, as allowed under Florida law. Andrews said in July that the company would bring 40-60 jobs to town if it should choose Century. She said Century was not the only location in the area being considered by the company.
The former Helicopter Technology building is a 40,000 square foot office/warehouse building with full climate control, sprinkler system, new HVAC and new energy efficient lighting. The town re-acquired the industrial building at public auction for less than $1 out of pocket back in August 2009, following the town’s foreclosure judgment against the now defunct Helicopter Technology.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
October 2, 2017
Drivers will encounter traffic variations on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County
· State Road (S.R.) 196 (Bayfront Parkway) Festival Road Closure from Tarragona Street to 9th Avenue- Bayfront Parkway will be closed from Tarragona Street to 9th Avenue from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 for the Pensacola Seafood Festival. Drivers are reminded to obey the posted detour route.
· S.R.10A (Nine Mile Road) at Stephani Road Utility Relocation-The east and westbound turn lanes from Nine Mile Road to northbound Stefani Road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Oct. 6 as ECUA performs utility relocation work associated with the Nine Mile Road widening project.
· Interstate 10 (I-10)/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements Phase I – Drivers will encounter the following traffic impacts on I-10 and U.S. 29 near the interchange (Exits 10A and 10B) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 4 as crews perform construction activities.
· Alternating lane closures east and westbound I-10 and north and southbound U.S. 29.
· Intermittent closure of the U.S. 29 south to I-10 eastbound ramp and the U.S. 29 north to I-10 eastbound ramp. Traffic will be detoured on U.S. 29 to access I-10 eastbound.
· Intermittent closure of the I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 south ramp (Exit 10A). Traffic will be detoured to Exit 10B.
· Alternating lane closures on the I-10 westbound to U.S. 29 north ramp (Exit 10B).
· I-10 Widening from Davis Highway to the Escambia Bay Bridge-Driver will encounter alternating east and westbound lane closures between Davis Highway (Exit 13) and Scenic Highway (Exit 17), from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 4 as crews perform construction activities. There will be intermittent and alternating westbound lane restrictions during daytime hours as crews pave shoulders and install new lighting.
· U.S. 29 Widening from I-10 to Nine Mile Road- Drivers traveling U.S. 29 and Nine Mile Road will encounter traffic pattern changes from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews perform drainage and bridge operations as follows:
· Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass: Nightly eastbound traffic shift onto the westbound inside travel lane continue as crews prepare the area for construction of the support column for the new center bridge deck.
· U.S. 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road: Drivers may experience alternating lane closures as crews perform drainage operations.
· S.R. 742 (Creighton Road) Construction Improvement Project from east of Davis Highway to Scenic Highway– Sidewalk construction and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades are ongoing. There will be intermittent and alternating lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. between Davis Highway and Scenic Highway.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Pine Forest Road to U.S. 29- Alternating lane closures continue on Untreiner Avenue as crews perform jack and bore operations.
· Nine Mile Road (S.R. 10/U.S. 90A) Widening from Beulah Road to Pine Forest Road – The inside lanes of Nine Mile Road east and westbound will be closed for approximately one-half-mile on either side of the I-10 overpass beginning Monday, Oct. 2. Crews will be removing curb and gutter and placing asphalt in the median. Drivers can expect the lane closures to remain in place for about two weeks. Once complete, the outside travel lanes will close and traffic will shift to the inside as crews work to lower the elevation of the outside travel lanes beneath the overpass. The outside lanes will remain closed until all work is complete
· Pine Cone Drive near Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 as crews relocate utilities. Traffic flaggers will be on site to safely direct drivers through the work zone.
· Eight Mile Creek Road near Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one lane from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 5 as crews relocate utilities.
· U.S. 98 (S.R. 30) Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Alternating east and westbound lane closures on Bayfront Parkway between 14th Avenue and the bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2 through Saturday, Oct. 8 as crews remove curb, sidewalks, and medians and place roadway base material. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, westbound lane will be in effect from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Santa Rosa County
· I-10 Widening from Escambia Bay Bridge to Avalon Boulevard (Exit 22) – Widening efforts on I-10 and reconstruction of the Avalon Boulevard overpass continues. Alternating I-10 lane closures will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 4. Drivers can also expect lane restrictions on Avalon Boulevard, near the I-10 interchange.
· S.R. 87 Multilane from Eglin AFB Boundary to Hickory Hammock Road –Alternating lane closures as traffic will be shifted from the existing S.R. 87 to newly constructed travel lanes approximately two-miles south of the Yellow River from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 to 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5.
· Traffic between County Road 184 (Hickory Hammock Road) and the Eglin AFB boundary will remain restricted to loads less than 11-feet wide through when the project is completed in late 2018.
· U.S. 90 Corridor Management Project from Fifth Avenue to Chavers Street- Construction activities are scheduled to begin on U.S. 90 at Chavers Street in Milton the week of October 2. This work is part of the safety improvement project that will add turn lanes, modify median openings, and improve drainage at designated locations between Fifth Avenue in Pace and Chavers Street in Milton. Lane closures will only be allowed from 8:30 p.m.to 5:30 a.m.
Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the construction zone, and to pay attention for workers and equipment entering and exiting the work area. All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Public Invited To Northview Annual Military Inspection
October 2, 2017
Northview High School’s NJROTC unit will have its annual Area Manager’s Inspection (AMI) on Wednesday, October 4 from 9 until approximately 10:30 a.m.
The inspection includes a uniform inspection of each of the unit’s cadets, drill team performance, cadet recognition, pass in review, unit brief to the inspecting officer and awards.
Family members and the community are invited to attend.
Pictured: Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection last year at the school. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
October 2, 2017
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings for the week of October 2-6:
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Planning Board – Regular – 8:35 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
District 4/Pensacola Beach Town Hall Meeting – 6 p.m., Santa Rosa Island Authority Office Conference Room, 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Thursday, Oct. 5
Board of County Commissioners Agenda Review – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Board of County Commissioners Public Forum – 4:30 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting – 5:30 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Agenda Review, Committee of the Whole, regular Commission and many special meetings can be viewed live on MyEscambia.com/ectv, channel 98 for Spectrum, Cox Cable and Mediacom (Pensacola Beach) subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers and are available on ECTV On Demand.
Escambia Man Faces Life In Prison On Burglary Charge
October 1, 2017
An Escambia County man faces up to life in prison after being convicted on a burglary charge.
Kerrick Teamer, Sr. was convicted by an Escambia County Jury of two counts of burglary of a dwelling with a firearm, felony battery, simple assault, two counts aggravated assault, and discharging a firearm in public.
On March 8, 2015, Teamer unlawfully entered the residence of his ex-girlfriend. He shoved his way into the residence while armed with a firearm. When confronted by Teamer, his ex-girlfriend fled the residence. While she was running, Teamer began to chase her and fired at least one shot. The victim went to a neighbor’s home and hid in the backroom. Teamer then broke into that home and pointed his gun at a minor child looking for the victim. He then left that residence firing the gun again.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene to investigate and collect evidence. Teamer was subsequently located and arrested.
Circuit Judge Thomas Dannheisser scheduled sentencing for October 16, 2017. Teamer faces a life sentence for the burglary convictions as a prison releasee reoffender.
Approval Granted For Bridge Design Funding On Dawson And O.C. Phillip Roads
October 1, 2017
Escambia County and the Florida Department of Transportation are set to enter into agreements to design a replacements for a bridge on O.C. Phillips Road near Walnut Hill and Dawson Road south of Century.
O.C. Phillips Road
The Local Agency Program Agreement will see the $675,000 estimated cost to design the bridge over Brushy Creek split 75-25 between the state and the county, with FDOT providing $506,250 and Escambia County providing $168,750. Design is expected to be complete in June 2019.
After a design is accepted by FDOT, the department will work to acquire any necessary property. Once acquisition is complete, the county would be able to submit a separate request to FDOT for construction funding. The expected future replacement cost is estimated at $1,365,984 with the county’s 25 percent share at $341,496.
The County’s share of construction funding is available in 2022, as shown on the “LOST IV Bridge Program” priorities list that is pending Board of County Commissioners’ approval.
The bridge is located about a mile east of South Pineville Road.
Dawson Road
The Local Agency Program Agreement will see the $650,000 estimated cost to design the Dawson Board bridge over Pritchett Mill Branch split 75-25 between the state and the county, with FDOT providing $487,500 and Escambia County providing $162,500. Design is expected to be complete in June 2019.
After a design is accepted by FDOT, the department will work to acquire any necessary property. Once acquisition is complete, the county would be able to submit a separate request to FDOT for construction funding. The expected future replacement cost is estimated at $1,381,590 with the county’s 25 percent share at $345,397.
The County’s share of construction funding is available in 2022, as shown on the “LOST IV Bridge Program” priorities list that is pending Board of County Commissioners’ approval.
The bridge is located just north of Bluff Springs Road.
Slight Chance Of Rain Tonight
October 1, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Escambia Man Faces Up To Life In Prison For Child Sex Abuse
October 1, 2017
An Escambia County man is facing up to live in prison after being convicted of child sexual abuse.
Timothy Hibbard was convicted of lewd or lascivious molestation on a victim under 12 years of age by an Escambia County Jury. Circuit Hibbard is scheduled to be sentenced on October 27. He is facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 25 years with a maximum penalty of life in prison.
In September 2016, a child disclosed that the defendant sexually abused her early that year.
Northview Band Earns Superior, Excellent Ratings At Milton Festival
October 1, 2017
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band earned superior and excellent ratings Saturday during the Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival at Milton High School.
The Tribal Beat Band was recognized as follows:
Drum Major: Superior
Auxiliary: Superior
Drum Line: Excellent
Band 1: Superior
Band 2: Excellent
Band 3: Excellent
Overall rating: Excellent
Pictured: The Northview High School Tribal Beat band performs Saturday afternoon at the Blackwater Classic Marching Band Festival at Milton High School. Image courtesy Connie Brook for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.