Sunny, Hot Days; No Rain In The Forecast
September 27, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Escambia Farm Family Of The Year, Other Awards Presented
September 27, 2019
Scott and Alyssa Walker of Oak Grove were recognized as the 2019 Escambia County Farm Family during the annual Escambia County Farm Bureau meeting Thursday night at Molino Park Elementary School
Brett and Heath Ward received the “This Farm Cares” recognition for their use of best management practices on their cotton, peanut, corn and cattle farm.
Escambia County Farm Bureau Federation administrative assistant Katrina Sanford was recognized for outstanding contributions to rural Escambia county. She works in the Farm Bureau’s Molino Office.
Pictured top: The Scott and Alyssa Walker family, named the Pictured below: Brett Ward (far left) and Heath Ward (far right) receive the This Farm Cares recognition. Pictured bottom: Katrina Sanford. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fire Destroys Mobile Home
September 27, 2019
Fire destroyed a mobile home in Cantonment Thursday evening.
One person reportedly suffered minor injuries in the blaze in the 600 block of Old Novak Road.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Friday Night Football Schedule
September 27, 2019
Here is tonight’s high school football schedule from across the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Northview at North Bay Haven Academy (Panama City), 7 p.m.
- Jay at Baker, 7 p.m.
- Escambia at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Pensacola High, 7 p.m.
- Niceville at Navarre, 7:30 p.m.
- Washington at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
- Escambia at Milton, 7:30 p.m.
- West Florida at Choctaw, 7 p.m.
- Tate – Open
- Gulf Breeze – Open
- Catholic – Open
ALABAMA
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
- Patrician Academy at Escambia Academy, 7 p.m.
- Hillcrest at T.R. Miller, 7 p.m.
- W.S. Neal – Open
Florida Forest Service Urges Caution As Dry Conditions Elevate Wildfire Threat
September 27, 2019
The Florida Forest Service is urging Floridians to exercise caution as record high temperatures and dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the state, elevating the fire danger level.
“Florida’s dry conditions and high temperatures pose elevated wildfire threats throughout the state. I encourage all Floridians and visitors to be vigilant and cautious with all outdoor fire,” said Commissioner Nikki Fried. “When citizens exercise caution, they’re doing more than just protecting themselves and their property – they’re helping protect the lives of Florida’s wildland firefighters and first responders.”
While lightning is one of the leading causes of wildfires in Florida, most of the wildfires this year have been human-caused and many were caused by escaped yard debris burning.
The Florida Forest Service is urging the public to avoid yard debris burning due to the elevated fire threat and to use extreme caution when using fire outdoors, including campfires and grills. The following are recommendations to minimize the threat of wildfires:
- Never burn on dry, windy days;
- Never leave a fire or outdoor heat source unattended;
- Keep a water source and a shovel or suppression tool on-hand;
- Completely extinguish any fire before leaving it;
- Avoid parking over dry, grassy areas;
- Ensure chainsaws, off-highway vehicles, and motorcycles have spark arrestors.
Since January, the Florida Forest Service has battled 1,475 wildfires that have burned 89,105 acres.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Reminder: Crews To Replace Highway 29 Railroad Crossing In Cantonment This Weekend
September 27, 2019
Crews will replace the Highway 29 railroad crossing at International Paper in Cantonment this weekend, and that will lead to traffic delays.
North and southbound Highway traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction south of Muscogee Road in Cantonment from 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 to 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30 as crews replace the CSX railroad crossing. During the crossing work, crews will stop traffic in two intervals for approximately 15 minutes to move the new rails into place.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Pictured: This railroad crossing on Highway 29 in Cantonment will be replaced this weekend. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
JV Football: Baker Tops Northview (With Photo Gallery)
September 27, 2019
The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs 52-12 in Thursday night junior varsity play.
The JV Chiefs will head north to Escambia County High School in Atmore Monday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Donna L. Nezovich
September 27, 2019
Donna L. Nezovich, a resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the age of 65. She was born on March 1, 1954, in Lawrence, Kansas. Throughout her professional career she worked at several local hospitals and in banking before retiring. She then devoted her life to her family, friends, and community. In 1978 she married the love of her life and enjoyed 37 years of marriage.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nezovich; children, Joe and Kimberly; mother, Barbara Lewis; father, Donald Lewis; and brother, Donald Lewis, II.
Donna is survived by her son, Jody (Taylor) Nezovich; grandchildren, Silas and Caleb; sisters, Dena (Kelvin) Oldfield and Dianna (D.L.) Bair; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial was in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jody Nezovich, Tavarus Bair, Donald Lewis, III, Kelvin Thompson, D.J. Spence, and Tim Marks.
Eric King, John Bivens, Silas Nezovich, and Caleb Nezovich were honorary pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Susan Elizabeth Gauthier Hall
September 27, 2019
Susan Elizabeth Gauthier Hall passed away peacefully on September 21, 2019, after an extended battle with kidney disease. Susan was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 23, 1947, as the first of eight children to Joyce Pate Gauthier and Marcel Joseph Gauthier.
Susan graduated from Pensacola High School and attended cosmetology school to become a hairdresser for many years. Later she entered into the convenience store industry and worked as a manager in Pensacola. Susan made a move to North Carolina and Dothan, AL and worked in the hotel industry. Susan returned to Pensacola and worked in the home health care profession.
Susan is survived by her son, Joseph Aaron Hall (wife Janay) and daughter, June Marie Angeli; grandchildren, Courtney Hall, Shyann Hall, Hunter Hall, Stephen Simmons, Anthony Angeli and Heath Angeli; great grandchildren, Kris Angeli, Sidney Miller, Wyatt Miller, Tucker Henson, Parker Emery and Bayleigh Simmons; siblings, MaryAnn Rouden (Sandy), Cathy Dedmon (Danny), Marcella Leonard (Steve), Michael Gauthier (Carol), Joanne Wallace (Mike), Teresa Johanson (Glen) and Sarah Bull (Charles). Susan had an extended family of many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Marcel Gauthier; maternal grandparents, Frank and Sarah Pate; paternal grandparents, Louie and Florence Gauthier and nephews, Trey Rouden and Marcel Gauthier.
Susan’s siblings deeply appreciate the care and comfort provided by Janay Hall (Susan’s daughter-in-law) and her son Aaron. The family wishes to extend thanks for the medical care and concern provided by Dr. Maged Nashed, MD; the staff at Renalus Center for Kidney Care in Milton FL; Pruitt Health in Milton FL; West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida.
The family will have a celebration of Susan’s life at a later date.
Marcus Dewayne Mitchell
September 27, 2019
Mr. Marcus Dewayne Mitchell, 63 passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his home in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mr. Mitchell was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill, FL. He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather and he never met a stranger. He was a disabled veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vaden Gibson Mitchell.
Marcus is survived by his son, Douglas Mitchell of Lottie, AL; his daughter, Elizabeth Daughtery (Andrew) of Atmore, AL; one grandson, Houston Daughtery of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Mervin Gibson (Marsha) of Walnut Hill, FL; Riley Mitchell (Jean) of Harold, FL and Malcolm Mitchell (Vanessa) of Leaksville, MS; two sisters, Susie McCann (Gilbert)of McCullough, AL, and Michelle Ivey (Kookie) of Nokomis, AL; a special niece, Stephanie Cook (Ricky) of Booneville, AL; and a special thanks to three special caregivers; Shelby Sellers, Davisha Johnson and Camille Nettles.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial was at Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ricky Cook, Doyle Dobbins, Rave Jackson, John Solomon, Gwen McGhee, Gilbert Hadley.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Rex Gibson, Bud Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Kookie Lassiter, Ronnie Mitchell, Jeremy Gibson .
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.