More Rain Tonight And Tuesday, Turning Cold
November 12, 2018
There is a flash flood watch in effect through tomorrow. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday: Showers. Temperature falling to around 45 by 5pm. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 43. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Rain. High near 49. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64.
Second Round Prep Football Playoff Games Friday Night
November 12, 2018
The second round of the FHSAA state playoffs are Friday night, with Northview, Jay, Escambia, Pine Forest and Catholic in action.
All games are at 7:30 p.m. as follows:
Class 6A – Region 1
- Escambia at Navarre
- Crestview at Pine Forest
Class 3A – Region 1
- Pensacola Catholic at Florida High
- Taylor County at St. Joseph
Class 1A – Region 1
- Northview at Baker
- Jay at Vernon
First Round Scores (Nov. 9)
Class 6A – Region 1
- Navarre 38, Pace 6
- Escambia 33, St. Augustine 16
- Pine Forest 27, Gulf Breeze 14
- Crestview 28, Niceville 7
Class 5A – Region 1
- Bolles 30, West Florida 27
Class 3A – Region 1
- Pensacola Catholic 49, Fort White 34
- Taylor County 24, Baldwin 17
Class 1A – Region 1
- Jay 49, Bozeman 0
- Northview 40, Graceville 14
- Baker 49, Freeport 21
- Vernon 40, Chipley 0
Bonus Photos: Northview Cheerleaders, Band
November 12, 2018
For a bonus gallery with the cheerleaders and band from Friday night’s Northview football game, click here.
For a game action gallery and story, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jacquelyn Ann Mosley Story
November 12, 2018
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Ann (Mosley) Story, 74, of Cantonment, Florida became absent from her body and present with her Lord November 8, 2018, with her children by her bedside.
Jacquelyn was the widow of Allen G. Story of Livermore, Kentucky. They shared 46 years of marriage together and had two children. Jacquelyn lived graciously and courageously with pancreatic cancer for almost two years. Born in Century, Florida, Jacquelyn was the daughter of Jack Mosley and Doris Hancock. She grew up on her family farm in Tullahoma, Tennessee before moving to Pensacola, Florida at the age of 12. Jacquelyn graduated from Escambia High School, the Class of 1960. Jacquelyn was dedicated to working and volunteering in the community. Jacquelyn retired from Pensacola Government Federal Credit Union as Vice President of Operations in 1995. Along with Allen, she volunteered with the Pioneers (BellSouth retirees) Hug-A-Bear program making stuffed bears for children hospitals and pediatric ambulatory rides. She spent countless hours visiting, helping and bringing a smile to residents at Health Center of Pensacola. Everything she did was done with a servant’s heart and the “Golden Rule”, “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” Matthew 7:12.
Jacquelyn was an active member of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida and a member of the Grace Ladies Class where she served as a care group leader. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing canasta and bunco with friends, and sitting on her porch reading her Bible. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family whether it was over a home cooked meal, watching a ball game together, celebrating the holidays or just dropping by. Jacquelyn will be remembered not only for her selfless acts of kindness, but for her witness to others about her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen G. Story; her parents, Jack Mosley and Doris Hancock.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Ralph (Debra) Story; daughter, Dolores (Johnathan) Taylor; grandchildren, Rodney Story, Kasey (John) Saenz, Brandon, Micah and Seth Taylor; great-grandchildren, Hannah Story and Ava Saenz; uncles, William (Pennie) Mosley, Gordon (Juanita) Howell and many cousins, in-laws and friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tammy Pruse, Lisa Potus, PA, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg, Dr. James Watkins and staff, Sacred Heart Cancer Center nurses, and Covenant Hospice for the care they provided.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 12, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor John Lowe officiating.
Burial was at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. The family has designated Compassion International Sewing Ministry ( www.compassion.jacquelynstory ) and Pan Can ( www.pancan.org ) for memorial contributions in her honor.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Alyce Eleanor Regan Hastings
November 12, 2018
Alyce Eleanor Regan Hastings passed away on October 25, 2018. She is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania and traveled the country both as a military spouse and in retirement with her husband, Joe. Her motto was “bloom where planted”
and so she did, in Texas, California, Arkansas, Alabama, New Mexico and Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Alyce had a contagious laugh that would fill the room with joy. She had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the good in people, always looking for the best in both, and reminding her loved ones to do the same. Alyce was a voracious reader and passed on her love of reading to her children, grandchildren and those she mentored.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph Hastings; seven children; Larry (Loretta) Hastings, Mary (Ira) Rothman, Bill (Jane) Hastings, Alyce Hastings, Ellen Hastings, Joe (Beth) Hastings, and Karen (Charlie) Robinson; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Her family is very appreciative of the care and compassion shown to her by the staff at The Veranda and Covenant Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel South on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 5:30- 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Belleview on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 10 a.m., with interment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Work Begins This Week On $1.3 Million Carver Park Drainage Project
November 11, 2018
Work is set to begin this week on a drainage project in the Carver Park area.
The area between Washington, Ransom, Booker, Webb, Lincoln and Louis streets will close intermittently for the installation of a new drainage system. Closures and detours will be ongoing and evolving as construction progresses. Construction is expected to take place Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project is expected to last seven to eight months.
During this time, residents, local traffic and emergency vehicles will have access to properties at all times. However, there may be short periods of time when a driveway or entrance may be temporarily blocked as equipment and materials are moved.
The Carver Park Drainage Improvement Project consists of installing a new stormwater conveyance system with outfall to a new dry stormwater pond located east of Ransom Street. The project will include construction of shallow roadside swales, ditch bottom and curb inlets, approximately 4,900 linear feet of stormwater transmission pipes, and the relocation and installation of approximately 1,900 linear feet of water main lines. The project is estimated at $1.3 million and is funded with local option sales tax dollars.
Tate, Northview High Schools Hold Veterans Day Programs
November 11, 2018
Northview and Tate high schools held programs Friday to recognize local veterans.
At Tate, the program was presented by the JROTC, band, orchestra and choir. It featured patriotic music and a POW-MIA table.
The Northview program included a special flag folding ceremony and an POW-MIA table from the NJROTC.
For photos from the Tate program, click here.
For photos from the Northview program, click here.
Pictured: A flag folding ceremony during a Veterans Day program Friday at Northview High School. Pictured below: A POW-MIA table during Friday’s Veterans Day program at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com photos and photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Moving In Before More Cold Weather
November 11, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then rain after midnight. Low around 47. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Superheroes, Firefighters Hold Annual Toy Drive
November 11, 2018
The heroes of the Atmore Fire Department has a little superhero help Saturday for the their Annual Firefighters Christmas Toy Drive at Walmart.
The firefighters, along with the likes Superman, Supergirl, Captain America and Wonder Woman collected toys for needy children this Christmas.
The toys will be distributed in Atmore and to children impacted by Hurricane Michael. Because of the great need created by Michael, the firefighters will collect toys again on December 8.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Election Recount Is ‘Deja Vu’ With Added Fuel
November 11, 2018
Democrats are holding rallies, demanding that every vote be counted. Republicans are raising the specter of fraud, accusing Democrats of attempting to “steal” elections. Lawsuits are grabbing headlines, and fundraising requests are flooding inboxes.
And folks on both sides of the aisle, including candidates, are recruiting attorneys and support staff to monitor activities in Florida’s 67 counties as officials recount votes from Tuesday’s elections.
The stakes aren’t as high as the first time the Sunshine State found itself the focus of an unwelcome elections spotlight nearly two decades ago, when the presidency hung in the balance.
But for many who participated in Florida’s protracted recount between George W. Bush and Al Gore, the partisan posturing now is a flashback to an equally divisive period in the nation’s history.
“It’s 2000 all over again, with the gasoline of digital and social media, which we didn’t have then, added to the fire,” Screven Watson, who served as the Florida Democratic Party’s executive director during Bush v. Gore, told The News Service of Florida in a telephone interview Saturday.
Hanging chads are no longer an issue in Florida, but delays in vote totals in Democrat-rich Broward and Palm Beach counties have drawn the ire of Republicans such as Gov. Rick Scott, who saw his 56,000-vote advantage over U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson on election night shrink to fewer than 13,000 votes by noon Saturday.
Scott said Thursday he asked the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to probe election wrongdoing in Broward and Palm Beach. A spokeswoman for the agency said Friday that, although FDLE is working with Secretary of State Ken Detzner’s office, there were no active investigations. Scott upped the ante by alerting county sheriffs to “be on the alert for any violations and take appropriate action.”
Nelson’s recount lawyer, Marc Elias, derided Scott’s FDLE request as indicative of a “Third World dictatorship.”
The rhetoric continued to build as the numbers narrowed, with Detzner on Saturday ultimately ordering recounts in the U.S. Senate race, the gubernatorial matchup between Republican Ron DeSantis and Democratic Andrew Gillum and the agriculture-commissioner race between Republican Matt Caldwell and Democrat Nikki Fried.
Coinciding with a noon Saturday deadline for county elections offices to submit their preliminary results to the state, Scott’s campaign held a conference call with reporters and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who, like Scott, is closely aligned with President Donald Trump.
Graham said Republicans consider Scott the winner of the heated contest and launched into an indictment of Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes.
“People of Florida and throughout the nation are tired of all of these shenanigans coming out of Broward County,” Graham said. “I cannot tell you how upsetting it is to have two counties in your state of Florida constantly be a problem at every level. I know the people of Florida deserve better and quite frankly the people of the United States deserve better.”
Graham’s call came less than 24 hours after Nelson blasted an email to supporters seeking contributions to build up his legal fund in anticipation of an expensive recount.
“I need a miracle,” the subject line in Nelson’s fundraising alert read.
The results of a machine recount are due to Detzner’s office by 3 p.m. Thursday, and the matchup between Nelson and Scott appears headed to a manual recount after that. Machine recounts are required when the margins between candidates are 0.5 percent or less, while subsequent manual recounts are triggered when margins are 0.25 percent of less. As of Saturday, Nelson and Scott were 0.15 percent apart.
Former Leon County Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho, who was in the job during the 2000 recount, said Republicans and Democrats need to stay on the sidelines while the final votes are being tallied.
“These individuals should keep their mouths shut” and “let the ballots be counted,” Sancho told the News Service on Saturday.
Scott and his supporters have repeatedly used the words “fraud” and “shenanigans” to disparage Nelson, Snipes and Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher — all Democrats.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s true or not, because if it’s not true, they (Republicans) still tar the Democrats as cheaters, and they still get an issue they can use in future elections. So in this case, the truth doesn’t matter,” Sancho said.
Echoing a refrain used by critics of Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election, chants of “Lock her up!” could be heard outside the Lauderhill election headquarters of Snipes on Saturday.
The increasingly nasty vibe sparked a reminder of the 2000 events for Watson.
“What I’m reading and listening and hearing from people, it is total déjà vu here. There were fraud allegations. There were people picketing. There were people chanting,” he said. “This is very, very similar in terms of the things that were alleged. They were alleging fraud, and abuse and incompetence on all sides.”
Watson said people from around the world contacted him in 2000. Some of their advice was questionable, he recalled.
“I had psychics and fortune tellers in Germany faxing me maps in Florida with ‘x’ marks where they had seen missing ballots,” Watson said. “And they would call me and make sure I got it.”
Eighteen years later, social media has made contact between the public and campaigns instantaneous, Watson said.
“But it was very similar. … The presidency’s not at stake. The Senate’s not at stake. What’s at stake is this divided country, and digital and social media are going to implode,” he said.
Republican political operative J.M. “Mac” Stipanovich was a close adviser to former Gov. Jeb Bush and played a critical role in the 2000 recount.
While he, too, sees many similarities in the two elections, Stipanovich called Republicans’ efforts to erode the public’s confidence in Florida elections unprecedented.
“What you’re doing is you’re delegitimizing the electoral process. Both parties are. And that’s ultimately fraught with risk,” Stipanovich said.
Two decades “makes all the difference in the world in American politics,” Stipanovich said.
“Everything is, on both sides, so much coarser, so more angry. It’s different,” he said.
Throughout Saturday, demands from the candidates’ supporters and third-party groups continued to escalate.
“Trying to STEAL two big elections in Florida! We are watching closely!” Trump tweeted Saturday afternoon.
The SAVE political committee, a group supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender causes, sent out an email alert seeking volunteers — including lawyers — to staff recounts in each of the 67 counties. Republican and Democratic groups issued similar requests.
Saturday afternoon, the League of Women Voters of Florida and Common Cause asked Scott to “immediately relinquish authority and remove yourself from any control of any person or agency responsible for the processing and counting of ballots.”
Accompanied by his attorney Barry Richard during a news conference Saturday afternoon, Gillum said he will “accept whatever the outcome is of the elections, so long as every single vote in this process is counted.”
“I am replacing my word of concession with an uncompromised and apologetic call that we count every single vote” said Gillum, who conceded the governor’s race to DeSantis on Tuesday night and trailed by more than 33,000 votes Saturday.
— News Service of Florida staff writer Jim Turner contributed to this report.