Hurricane Isaias Headed Toward Florida; No Local Worries
July 31, 2020
Isaias became a hurricane Thursday night, the second hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It’s headed for an Atlantic coast brush with Florida.
There are no direct local impacts expected on Northwest Florida or South Alabama. Our local North Escambia area forecast for the weekend calls for mostly sunny with those typical afternoon showers.
The latest information on Isaias is in the graphics on this page.
Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths, 140 New Cases In Escambia County
July 31, 2020
Three additional COVID-19 deaths and 140 new cases were reported Friday in Escambia County by the Florida Department of Health.
Th Escambia County deaths were a 57-year old man, an 81-year old man, and an 84-year old man. One was a long-term care facility resident. There have been 21 COVID-19 deaths in Escambia County in the past six days.
Escambia County cases increased to 7,598. An additional 154 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 3,279.
Of the 1,117 tests results returned on Thursday in Escambia County, 11.5% were positive, and 9.5% were positive from 540 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 12.1%.
There were 237 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Friday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 95 deaths in Escambia County, 59 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 22 deaths in Santa Rosa County, seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and three in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 470,386 cases including 465,030 Florida residents. There have been 26,533 hospitalizations* and 6,843 deaths. The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
Escambia County cases:
Total cases — 7,738 (+140 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 822
Pensacola — 6,059 (+119)
Cantonment — 575 (+20)
Molino— 87 (+1)
Century — 59 (+2)
McDavid — 39 (+1)
Bellview — 10
Walnut Hill — 9
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 4
Current hospitalizations: 237 (+13)
Deaths — 95 (+3)
Male — 3,040
Female — 3,751
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 3,336 (+57 since Thursday)
Non-Florida residents — 23
Milton — 1,870 (+39)
Gulf Breeze — 491 (+5)
Navarre — 391 (+5)
Pace — 242
Jay — 87 (+1)
Bagdad — 7
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 159*
Deaths — 22
Male — 1,945
Female — 1,351
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 470,386
Florida residents — 465,030
Deaths — 6,843
Hospitalizations — 26,533*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals 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. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
Motorcycle Burns After Crash In Bratt That Injured Two
July 31, 2020
Two people were reportedly injured in a single motorcycle crash in Bratt Thursday night.
The wreck was reported about 8:30 p.m. on Still Road about a mile north of Gobbler Road.
A passerby found the wreckage burning in a ditch and evidence of injuries, but no one around. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded, extinguished the fire and searched the area for a victim.
It was later learned that two people on the motorcycle had been taken by private vehicle to Jay Hospital; one was reportedly in serious condition.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated and has not released details. Escambia County EMS also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Burglary Of A Church
July 31, 2020
A Cantonment man has been charged with stealing from an Escambia County church.
Jeffrey Sheriff, 39, is charged with burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief with property damage of $1,000 or more. All of the charges are felonies.
He allegedly broke into the Apostolic Global Church in Pensacola and stole a computer. Sheriff told deputies that he bought the computer from some he met in an alley behind the church, according to an arrest report.
Sheriff remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $15,000.
Sunny And Warm For Friday
July 31, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Escambia School District Approves New School Year Calendar
July 31, 2020
With the delay of the first day of school to August 24, the Escambia County School Board has approved a new calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
The highlights are below, or click here for a printable pdf.
First Semester/First Nine-Week Grading Period
- August 17 – First day for teachers.
- August 21 – First day for Education Support staff members.
- August 24 – First day for students.
- September 7, Labor Day Holiday– All schools and offices will be closed.
October 27 – Last day of the first nine-week grading period.
- Second Nine-week Grading Period
- November 11, Veteran’s Day Holiday– All schools and offices will be closed.
- November 23 – 25, Fall Holiday – Teachers, students, 10-month and 11-month employees do not work these days.
- November 26 & 27 – Thanksgiving Holiday – All schools and offices will be closed. All students and staff will be off.
- December 21, 2020 to January 1, 2021, Winter Break and Holidays – All schools and offices are closed.
- January 4, 2021 – First day back for school staff and teachers.
- January 5, 2021 – First day back for students.
- January 15, 2021 – Last day of the second nine-week grading period and first semester.
Second Semester/Third Nine-Week Grading Period
- January 18, 2021, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – All schools and offices will be closed.
- March 15-19 – Spring Break – All students, teachers, 10-month and 11-month employees are off. Schools will be closed. District offices will be open.
- March 26, 2021 – Last day for the third nine-week grading period.
Fourth Nine-Week Grading Period
- April 2, 2021 – Teacher Work Day/Non-student day.
- May 31, 2021, Memorial Day – All schools and offices will be closed.
- June 2, 2021 – Last day for students, last day of the fourth nine-week grading period and the second semester.
- June 4, 2021 – Last day for teachers and 10-month employees.
Fowler Avenue Closure North Of Nine Mile Extended For A Week
July 31, 2020
Due to rain and utility conflicts this week, the closure of Fowler Avenue at Nine Mile Road has been expended an additional week to Friday, August 7.
Fowler Avenue lane closure that began on Tuesday, July 21 will be extended an additional seven days from Friday, July 31 to Friday, August 7.
The roadway was first closed July 21. Traffic is being e detoured to West Nine & Half Mile Road and Cove Avenue. Detour signs and variable message boards are in place to alert drivers of the temporary road closure and detour routes.
Child Rape Suspect Arrested In Atmore
July 31, 2020
A child sex abuse suspect was arrested in Atmore Thursday.
On February 7, the Bay Minette Police Department was made aware of a sex abuse allegation by a parent of a child under 12-years of age. Through the course of their investigation officers were able to determine that 29-year-old Corneise Colins Payne of Bay Minette had forceable sex with a minor child under 12 years of age, according to Bay Minette Police.
Investigators developed sufficient probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for the charge of rape 1st degree on July 17.
Payne was arrested on the outstanding warrant Thursday and transported to the Baldwin County Jail.
Further details on the case were not released.
Deadline Extended For Santa Rosa Parents To Choose Regular School, Virtual Or Remote Learning
July 31, 2020
The Santa Rosa County School District has extended the deadline for parents to make a student learning option selection.
Parent are able to choose from Brick & Mortar, Fulltime Virtual and Remote Learning options for their child. The deadline to make a choice is August 7.
Make a selection by clicking or tapping here. For more information or assistance, contact the child’s local school. More information on each choice is also below.
BRICK & MORTAR
- Full semester commitment.
- Student returns to zoned school or approved reassignment.
- Face-to-Face instruction.
- Enhanced Health and Safety precautions aligned with local health department and CDC guidelines.
- Face coverings will be required.
- Middle school hybrid schedule of five Brick and Mortar face-to-face courses and one off-campus virtual course through Santa Rosa Online is available. School Counselors can schedule this.
- High School hybrid schedule of at least one Brick and Mortar face-to-face course and up to five off-campus virtual courses through Santa Rosa Online are available. School Counselors can schedule this.
- We will not be able to mix Brick and Mortar face to face with Remote Learning courses, except for co-curricular courses, i.e., Band, Chorus, Drama, ROTC and Sports PE.
FULL-TIME VIRTUAL
- Full semester commitment.
- Santa Rosa Online teacher.
- Courses may include live lessons.
- Parent will be learning coach.
- Students should be self-motivated and independent learners.
- Flexible class schedule.
- Students may participate in athletics and co-curricular activities, i.e., Band, Chorus, Drama, ROTC and Sports PE, at their zoned school.
- Courses delivered through Florida Virtual School, Connections Academy, or K-12 Fuel Ed.
- ESE/Gifted, 504, and ELL support services included.
- Student will need access to computer/Internet.
REMOTE LEARNING
- Full semester commitment.
- Teacher from student’s zoned school.
- Student must attend class each day at a specific time during school hours based on student schedule.
- Modified Florida Virtual School curriculum/teacher-led instruction.
- Courses will include live lessons.
- Attendance will be taken daily.
- Regular attendance and adequate progress are required.
- Limited elective opportunities.
- Pacing and rigor matches zoned brick and mortar school.
- Parent will be learning coach.
- Student will need access to computer/Internet.
- ESE/Gifted, 504, and ELL support services included.
- These courses are not intended to be delivered at the same time as a face-to-face course, but in rare occasions this may occur.
- Middle school hybrid schedule of five Remote courses and one off-campus virtual course through Santa Rosa Online is available. School Counselors can schedule this.
- High School hybrid schedule of at least one Remote course and up to five off-campus virtual courses through Santa Rosa Online is available. School Counselors can schedule this.
- Part-time Dual Enrollment courses and schedules are available.
- Mixing Brick and Mortar face-to-face and Remote courses will be difficult but not impossible. Students will attend remote courses on the same schedule as Brick and Mortar students. In order to allow for travel time from home to school and home again while attending scheduled remote classes, the student will need to enroll in at least one off-campus Virtual course through Santa Rosa Online. This will make attendance in co-curricular classes like Band, Chorus, Drama, ROTC, and Sports PE classes possible. Parents will work with school counselors to make the necessary arrangements.
- Student may participate in athletics, clubs and activities available at zoned school.
James Foster Mosley
July 31, 2020
Mr. James Foster Mosley, age 89, of Century, FL, passed away to his Heavenly home Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Mosley was born in Lottie, AL, and had been a resident of Century most of his life. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy and he was retired after 30 plus years form Monsanto, now Ascend, in Pensacola, FL. He was a most avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Century.
Mr. James was always a Gentleman of Honor, his love for God, family and country was always exemplified in his life everyday. He was loved by many and many will miss his presence.
Mr. Mosley was preceded in death by his parents, Hilary and Mamie Foster Mosley and his sister, Bernice Daughtery.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Louzine Mosley of Century, FL; two stepsons, Billy (Brenda) Cox of McDavid, FL and Tommy (Sandra) Cox of Thomasville, AL; his loving sister, FLorence Cofield of Century, FL; grandchildren, Autumn (Shawn) Fleming, Summer (Ricky) Payne, Brandi Cox (Jarod), Michael (Amber) Cox; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Jackson, and Anna; many loving nieces, nephews, other family member and friends.
Due to the Covid -19 situation, and for the protection of everyone, a private family graveside services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 with Pastor David Boyd officiating.