COVID-19 Cases Only Increase By 14 Since Sunday In Escambia, Santa Rosa
April 27, 2020
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Fourteen new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Florida Department of Health on Monday.
Escambia County cases were up 15 to 457 and, and Santa Rosa was up two to 149. There have been 11 deaths in Escambia County, with eight of those in long-term care facilities. Santa Rosa County has had six deaths with none in long-term care centers.
The number of cases in residents or staff of long-term care facilities was at 145 in Escambia County, and 10 in Santa Rosa County on Sunday. The Florida Department of Health removed this information from their Monday report.
Statewide, there were 32,198 cases including 31,290 Florida residents. There have been 5,010 hospitalizations and 1,088 deaths.
- Total cases — 470 (+13 since Sunday)
- Long-term care cases — 145 (as of Sunday, not reported on Monday)
- Pensacola — 360
- Cantonment — 36
- Bellview — 6
- Perdido Key — 1
- McDavid/Walnut Hill — 1
- Molino – 3
- Century — 2
- Hospitalizations: 38*
- Deaths — 11
- Male — 186
- Female — 224
- Youngest — 0
- Oldest — 100
Santa Rosa County cases:
- Total cases — 150 (+1 since Sunday)
- Long-term care cases — 10 (as of Sunday, not reported on Monday)
- Milton — 81
- Navarre — 30
- Gulf Breeze — 24
- Pace — 12
- Jay — 2
- Residents: 129
- Nonresidents — 1
- Hospitalizations — 22*
- Deaths — 6
- Male — 104
- Female — 45
- Youngest — 2 months
- Oldest — 94
Florida cases:
- Total cases — 32,138
- Florida residents — 31,290
- Deaths — 1,088
- Hospitalizations — 5,010*
*“Hospitalizations” is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized.
Cantonment Man Charged With Allegedly Threatening To Beat His Girlfriend With A Hammer
April 27, 2020
A Cantonment man is accused of threatening to beat his girlfriend with a hammer.
Gordon Kenneth Wallis, Jr., 59, was charged with aggravate assault with a deadly weapon.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed disturbance on Well Line Road where the female victim told deputies she woke up to find Wallis standing over her with a hammer and threatening to beat her. Earlier the in the day, he grabbed her by the throat and punched her on the right side of her, according to an arrest report.
The victim refused medical treatment. Deputies reporting finding a hammer in the yard in the approximate area the victim said Wallis tossed it as he fled.
The Curve: Here’s A Graphical Look At COVID-19 In Escambia County
April 27, 2020
Here is a graphical look at COVID-19 by the numbers in Escambia County.
Below: Escambia County cases per day, Florida residents and non residents
Below: Escambia County cases per day, residents only
Data source: Florida Department of Health as of 4/26.
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Today In Cantonment; No Pre-screening Call Needed
April 27, 2020
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Community Health Northwest Florida, in partnership with Escambia County, will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing Monday in Cantonment.
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Testing will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at Carver Park, 208 Webb Street in Cantonment. Unlike other test sites, there is no pre-screening phone call required.
“Our goal is to get testing to all who feel they need it,” said Chandra Smiley, CEO and executive director of Community Health.
The drive-thru testing is intended for residents of Cantonment and surrounding area 18 and older who are symptomatic, or for other reasons feel the need to be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19). Test kit quantities are limited.
Community Health provided the following information:
- The tests are no-cost to the individual. If you have health insurance, your insurance will cover cost If you do not have insurance. If you do not have insurance, you can still be tested free of charge.
- Enter the park area from Booker Street and driver counterclockwise around the park to the testing spot. Stay in your vehicle and wait for instruction from testing team members.
- Testing is not a doctor visit. You will not receive a medical examination. Community Health will only be collecting a specimen to send to a lab for processing, and then you will be free to go.
- Once your test is complete, is it critical that you go home and self-isolate, wear a face covering and keep way from other people (including family members) to the best of your ability until results are known.
- Community Health will call to share test results when they are available along with instructions on what to do next. They should have a good working contact number for you. They will not leave test result information on a voicemail message.
America Strong: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds Begin Multi-City Flyovers To Salute First Responders
April 27, 2020
In a show of national solidarity, the Navy’s Blue Angels, and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds will conduct a series of multi-city flyovers over the next two weeks.
America Strong is a collaborative salute from the Navy and Air Force to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Escambia County had a sneak peak last Tuesday as the Blue Angels and Thurderbirds flew over Escambia County.
“We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those working on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, we are in awe of your strength and resilience,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader. “Thank you to all of those in essential industries keeping our nation moving forward. We will get through this. We are all in this together.”
The two demonstration teams will fly over areas of the country hardest hit by COVID-19, starting this week as both joint and individual team flights occurring every one-to-two days until mid-May.
“We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”
The Blue Angels, based at Naval Air Station Pensacola, and Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, typically fly at more than 30 air shows each year to demonstrate American military aviation. This year, both teams have been forced to cancel many performances in response to Department of Defense direction resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.
While America Strong will showcase Department of Defense support to healthcare workers, first responders, military, essential employees, and aims to unite all Americans in the fight against COVID-19, it also fulfills critical training requirements for both teams. Pilots must execute a minimum number of flight hours to maintain proficiency. These flyovers will incur no additional cost to taxpayers.
In order to reach the maximum number of Americans, some portions of America Strong will feature only the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds, while others will include both teams flying in their signature Delta formations simultaneously.
Both the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are scheduled to fly over New York City, Trenton, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Pictured: The Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds flew together over Escambia County last Tuesday. NorNorthEscambia.com photos by Perry Doggrell and Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Escambia Commission Votes Tuesday On Reopening Beaches. Here’s How To Submit Your Comments.
April 27, 2020
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Escambia County Votes To Reopen Beaches Beginning Friday
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The Escambia County Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss reopening public beaches.
The commission closed the public beaches and Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key back on March 21 in a effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The commission meeting will be live streamed, and the public is urged to participate electronically and submit any comments or questions before the meeting to maximize social distancing. A public input form has been made available, and form comments will be read into the record during the meeting. Comments must be submitted prior to the vote.
The special commission meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Sunny And Seasonable For Monday And Tuesday, Rain By Wednesday
April 27, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Navy Federal Offering Grocery, Prepared Food Pick Up For Employees
April 27, 2020
Navy Federal is now offering curbside food services – including groceries and prepared food — for employees.
Navy Federal launched a “Shop With Us” service that allows employees to order food and other grocery items to be picked up same day. Through the program, employees can use an app to place orders for single person, family, or a la cart meals as well as in-demand grocery items like bottled water, milk, toilet paper, and fresh produce. Employees can schedule a convenient time for them to pick up the items at their campus location.
Navy Federal has also transitioned 80% of their workforce to be able to work from home, offers paid leave for team members impacted by school and day care closures, bonus pay for front line employees and is providing team members with masks and gloves for those that report to branch locations.
Low Demand Keeps Pump Prices Low
April 27, 2020
Gas prices are still declining after a turbulent week in the fuel market. Crude oil prices sank to record lows last week amid growing concerns that producers are running out of space to store excess fuel supplies.
Florida gas prices remain at 4-year lows. Prices at the pump are averaging $1.78 per gallon across the state and $1.66 in Escambia County.
North Escambia are gas prices were as low as $1.47 Sunday night in Cantonment.
“Gas prices face continued downward pressure from extremely low demand, as residents are urged to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The low demand has made it less profitable to pump oil and convert it to gasoline and jet fuel. Refiners are now having to make difficult decisions to either reduce output or close plants in attempt to lower gasoline supplies to match demand.”
The oversupply issues for gasoline are similar to the issues with the global supply of crude. Last week, the price of crude collapsed by more than 300 percent, with prices dipping well into the negative. The record lows were brought on by concerns that the US will soon run out storage for excess supplies. Energy experts believe global crude storage will reach capacity within the next 3-4 weeks, unless output is dramatically reduced.
By Friday, crude oil futures returned to $16 per barrel. The upswing was brought on by a new contract month, another US stimulus package, demand recovery in China
Comer Earle Vickery
April 27, 2020
Comer Earle Vickery, 69, of Atmore, AL passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his residence. He was a commercial truck driver. He was born in Huxford, AL on September 20, 1950, to the late Comer and Eva Mae Weston Vickery.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonya Lynn Jackson; and siblings, Jean Majors, Mary Clarice Walls and Dalton Vickery.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Rebecca Ann Jones Vickery of Atmore, AL; one son, James Ledford of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth (William) Kennedy of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Maurice (Libby) Vickery and Dennis Vickery; three sisters, Gay (Wayne) Drew of McCullough, AL; Jan (Al) Finchman of Gordenville,VA and Annette Thompson of Bay Minette, AL; three grandchildren, Josh Yeend, Matthew Mosley, and Barittane Gibert; great-grandchildren, Cayson, Bileigh Huntleigh, Ava Caroline Ryker, Alexis, and Lanie Ray.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.