Florida Gas Prices Trend Down A Couple Of Cents
December 14, 2020
Florida gas prices trended downward an average of a couple of cents in the past week.
Florida drivers are now paying an average price of $2.14 per gallon. The state average is 14 cents more than a month ago. However, pump prices are two cents less than last week, and 34 cents less than this time last year.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $2.13, unchanged from a week ago. The lowest price in North Escambia was $1.99 at a Highway 29 station in Cantonment, while an Airport Boulevard station in Pensacola was at $1.89.
“It was a relatively uneventful week in the fuel market. Oil prices held relatively steady, but that could change this week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The FDA’s approval of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine could help promote higher oil prices, due to its potential of helping fuel demand eventually rebound in 2021. However, the optimism would have to overpower current conditions. The rising cases of coronavirus has caused lockdowns in various cities, and the lowest gasoline demand figures since the spring.”
Escambia County High In Atmore Goes Virtual This Week After Positive COVID-19 Cases
December 14, 2020
In-person classes have been canceled this week for students at Escambia County High School in Atmore after students tested positive for COVID-19.
ECHS students will attend class virtually this week and will not report to the school.
“Students will not have exams but are required to complete all class work. Teachers and staff will be at work all week and will communicate their expectations to students as well as assist with assignments as needed. All assignments must be completed by Friday, December 18,” according to an announcement from Escambia County School District Superintendent John Knott.. Friday is the last day of the semester and the final school day prior to the Christmas break.
Knott’s announcement came about an hour after ECHS revealed that a “small number of students” reported to the school that they have tested positive for COVID-19. The school nurse reached out to the parents of those identified as close contacts, and those students were sent home last week to quarantine.
Parents needing more information can contact the ECHS office at (251) 368-9181.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
COVID-19 Testing, Including Rapid Test, Available New Hours In Cantonment
December 14, 2020
Community Heath of Northwest Florida has new hours for COVID-19 testing in Cantonment and Brownsville.
New hours are 9 a.m. until 1 p.m at Cantonment Pediatrics and 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center.
Both locations offer drive-thru testing for individuals without symptoms. No pre-screening required, just show a photo identification and insurance card if insured.
Rapid testing is available at both locations for Escambia County residents that are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals seeking rapid testing must first call (850) 746-2684 to be pre-screened and scheduled.
For general questions about COVID-19 mobile testing, call Community Health of Northwest Florida’s main number at (850) 436-4630; do not call Cantonment Pediatrics or the Brownsville Community Center.
Photos: Tate High Students Throw Drive-by Christmas Party For Miracle League Kids
December 14, 2020
Tate High School students traditionally hosts an annual party for Miracle League of Pensacola players. But due to the pandemic, that could not happen this year.
Tate club sponsors and their students thought out of the box and decided to hold a Santa drive-by partu Saturday. The big event was complete with decorations, candy, elves, Christmas carols and presents delivered to each vehicle by Santa Claus himself.
The Tate High School Chorus, Beta Club and Drama Club took part in the festive event.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Colder Tonight, Lower In The 30s
December 14, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Marshall Elwood Welford
December 14, 2020
Marshall Elwood Welford passed away on December 12, 2020 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Lucedale, MS in 1932.
He joined the United States Navy in 1951. He served on USS BAIROKO. He participated in Operation Castle which, conducted atomic testing. He serve 32 years civil service as an aircraft mechanic with both the Air Force and Navy.
He was a talented carpenter and enjoyed building furniture for family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Marcus, Welford,Sr., Ola Mae Eubanks Welford and one brother Marcus Welford, Jr. He has survived by his wife of 65 years, Delores McDonald Welford; his children Ann Chappell (Robert) , Harold Welford(Shelly), Glenn Welford(Tammy), and Keith Welford (Sherri); eleven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for friends will be on Monday, December 14, 2020 from 5-7 pm at Faith Chapel North. A ceremony will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10 am with Reverend Roy Chewning officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service will need to meet at Olive Baptist Church Campus of Warrington at 9:15 am. Pallbearers are Deric Welford, Dustin Welford, Brad Welford, Cameron Welford, Peyton Robinson, and Devin Canan.
The family thanks Emerald Coast Hospice especially Amanda and Evelyn for their kindness and compassion.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Emerald Coast Hospice or Gonzalez Baptist Church.
Health Department Reports Another 145 COVID-19 Cases In Escambia County
December 14, 2020
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
There were 145 new COVID-19 cases reported by the Florida Department of Health on Sunday.
Here is the latest data:
Total cases: 18,761 (+145)
Non-Florida residents: 2,069
Total deaths: 332
Long-term care facility deaths : 154
Current hospitalizations: 133
Number of tests last day: 1,407
Percent positive last day: 8.3%
Percent positive last week: 10.5%
Escambia County cases by location:
Pensacola: 13,692 (+93)
Cantonment: 1,522 (+24)
Century: 977 (+1)
—-including 773 Century prison inmates
Molino: 233 (+4)
McDavid: 117
Walnut Hill: 33
Bellview: 30 (+1)
Perdido Key: 16 (+1)
Gonzalez: 8
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 8,852 (+91)
Non-Florida residents: 112
Total deaths: 112 (+2)
Long-term care facility deaths: 23
Cumulative Hospitalizations: 480*
Number of tests last day: 448
Percent positive last day: 16.6%
Santa Rosa County cases by location:
Milton: 4,501 (+33)
Navarre: 1,632 (+25)
Gulf Breeze: 1,529 (+12)
Pace: 700 (+7)
Jay: 230 (+1)
Bagdad: 21
Florida cases:
Total cases: 1,125,931
Florida residents: 1,107,103
Deaths: 19,866
Hospitalizations: 58,127*
*“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. Most of these people are longer be 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.
*The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.
County Acquires Property For Dirt Road Paving Projects Near Davisville And Century
December 13, 2020
The Escambia County Commission has approved property purchases for two North Escambia paving projects.
The BOCC voted to acquire about one-third of an acre located in the northeast corner of Pine Barren Church Road and West Highway 4 near Davisville and 2.4 acres along Salters Lake Road near Century for a 50 foot easement. The total cost for both properties from Seven States Timberlands, LLC is $10,000.
Pine Barren Church Road runs from West Highway 4 to Highway 97. About 5,300 linear feet is dirt and part of Escambia County’s Dirt Road Paving Program. County crews will prepare the road base, while the paving and striping work will be contracted out. The property acquisition will allow the project to move forward.
The portion of Salters Lake Road between North Century Boulevard and the railroad tracks, about 2,170 feet, is also part of the dirt road paving program. The acquisition is also needed for right of way.
Roadblocks Shut Down Pensacola Traffic On Saturday And Sunday
December 13, 2020
Roadblocks shut down I-10, I-110 and tied up traffic in the surrounding areas Saturday and Sunday
The roadblocks were so Gulf Power Company could pull power lines across the interstate, as seen in the traffic camera photo above.
10,000 Pound Food Giveaway Monday Morning At Nine Mile Road Church
December 13, 2020
St. Luke United Methodist Church will be giving away 10,000 pounds of food Monday in in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast.
The church parking lo will open at 8 a.m. for pre-registration. Individuals must have a Florida identification and will remain in their vehicles.
The distribution begins at 10 a.m. on first come, first served basis at 1394 East Nine Mile Road.