AAA Forecasting Record Setting Holiday Travel
December 29, 2019
AAA is forecasting a record 115.6 million travelers will break holiday records through January 1.
Here’s how AAA breaks down their forecast for those traveling 50 miles or more:
- Total Travelers:
- Americans - 115.6 million (4.3 million more than last year)
- Floridians - 6.1 million (300,000 more than last year)
- These figures are record highs for both the U.S. and Florida
- Automobiles:
- Americans – 104.8 million (3.9 million more than last year)
- Floridians – 5.5 million (200,000 more than last year)
- More people will drive this holiday season than ever before
- Planes:
- Americans – 6.97 million (300,000 more than last year)
- Floridians – 332,500 (15,500 more than last year)
- With 4.9% growth, air travel will see the biggest increase in travel volume during the year-end holidays – the most since 2003.
- Trains, Buses and Cruise Ships:
- Americans – 3.81 million (111,000 more than last year)
- Floridians – 230,600 (9,300 more than last year)
For the purposes of the AAA forecast, the year-end holiday travel period is defined as the 12-day period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1.
Pictured: Pensacola International Airport. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Klingman Graduates From Mobile Fire Academy
December 29, 2019
Firefighter Nathaniel Klingman graduated from the Mobile Fire Academy recently. Klingman, a resident of Cantonment, is a volunteer with the Ferry Pass Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and is also employed with Mobile Fire Rescue. Klingman, third from the left, is pictured with fellow Ferry Pass volunteers. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Names November And December Students Of The Month
December 29, 2019
Northview High School has named students of the month for November and December.
Noah Harigel and Sarah Long are November Students of the Month, and Shelby Kent and Blake Yoker are December Students of the Month. They are pictured with NHS Principal Mike Sherrill.
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Shower And Thunderstorms Possible Through Sunday Night
December 29, 2019
A cold front will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms through Sunday night. By Monday, the rain will be gone, and there will be a cool down.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Showers likely, otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Cantonment Man With No Driver’s License Charged With Fleeing From Deputies
December 28, 2019
A Cantonment man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and drug possession.
Thomas Devontae Jackson, 27, was booked into the Escambia County Jail for fleeing and eluding, driving while license suspended and possession of marijuana under 20 grams.
Jackson’s arrest came after an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office spotted him not wearing his seatbelt near Clifton Avenue and Lucerne Avenue in Pensacola. The deputy attempted a traffic stop, but Jackson fled. After terminating the traffic stop, the deputy eventually located the vehicle stationary on Armenia Drive. He located Jackson, who he recognized from the attempted traffic stop, outside a residence in the area, according to an arrest report.
The deputy reported finding a small bag of marijuana in Jackson’s pocket.
Jackson was released from jail on a $4,500 bond.
Spotty Rain For Saturday; Thunderstorms Becoming Likely By Sunday
December 28, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
New Year’s Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Longtime Cantonment Pharmacy Owner John Reading, Sr. Passes Away
December 28, 2019
A longtime Cantonment businessman passed away Thursday.
John Thomas Reading, Sr., 89, owned the Cantonment Pharmacy for 43 years. The pharmacy closed in 2014 after the business was sold.
“I’m going to miss seeing the people and the families I’ve know for three or four generations. I even performed marriages for a few of them as a notary,” Reading said in a 2014 interview. “We know the people so well…..we love them.”
Reading was underage when he joined the Navy at just 14, and he later joined the Army Air Corps/Air Force. Family said his life was one adventure after another. He owned several motorcycles and airplanes, was an animal lover and Civil War history expert. He authored 10 novels, was a giver of good advice, and “the teller of the tallest tales”.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, two children, three grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
For the complete obituary, click here.
Fire Damages Beulah Mobile Home
December 28, 2019
Fire heavily damaged a mobile home in Beulah Friday afternoon.
The fire in the 8000 block of Rebel Acres Lane was reported about 4:30 p.m. There were no injuries reported.
The Beulah, Ensley, Bellview, Osceola and Myrtle Grove stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS were dispatched to the blaze.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Firefighters Respond To Reported Residential Fire In Century
December 28, 2019
Area fire departments were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire Friday night in Century.
The stove fire was reported out as firefighters arrived on scene on East Pond Street shortly after 6 p.m. They remained on scene to evacuate smoke from the residence and install a smoke detector.
If your home does not have a working smoke detector,call Escambia County Fire Rescue at 850-595-HERO (4376) or 850-436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents to have a free one installed.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department and Jay Fire Department were initially dispatched to the call.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
December 28, 2019
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their November Students of the Month. They are Mason Loudon and Jayla Bonner. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.