Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Possible Sunday Night
June 27, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Photos: The Beauty Of A North Escambia Thunderstorm
June 27, 2021
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Pictured: The beauty of a North Escambia thunderstorm just before 7 p.m. Saturday as seen from various points along Highway 29 from Molino (bottom photo) to McDavid (above). A radar image showing the location of the storm is below. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Highway 29 Hit And Run Crash; FHP Seeks Driver
June 27, 2021
Two people were injured in a hit and run crash Saturday morning on Highway 29.
A 74-year old Montgomery man and his 73-year old passenger from Atlanta were northbound on Highway 29 just south of Kingsfield Road when their vehicle was rear-ended by a red van. Both were transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries.
The red van was located Sunday morning and towed. At last report, the Florida Highway Patrol was still searching for the hit and run driver.
Anyone that may have information on the hit and run crash is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP or (850) 484-5000, or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Delay Spots
June 27, 2021
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday weekend, there will be no lane closures or other activities that impede traffic on major state roads beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, July 2, and ending
11:59 p.m. Monday, July 5.
Escambia County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement - Eastbound drivers will encounter alternating single lane closures on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Tuesday, June 29 through Thursday, July 1, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be working to complete repairs for the bicycle and pedestrian path.
- 17th Avenue Interchange construction – 17th Avenue northbound is accessible for traffic exiting the bridge. Access to the Pensacola Visitor’s Center and boat launch is available from 17th Avenue northbound. Left turns remain temporarily prohibited from 14th Avenue to Bayfront Parkway eastbound. Instead, these drivers should travel south on Ninth Avenue, then east on Chase Street, and continue eastbound to Bayfront Parkway and the Pensacola Bay Bridge.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement- All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the northbound side of the bridge as crews work to replace the southbound portion of the structure.
- Brief, intermittent lane closures are anticipated to continue through the end of the year as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- Pile driving operations are underway and will take place during daytime hours. Nearby residents and commercial property owners may experience noise and vibration.
- · U.S. 29 from South of Muscogee Road (County Road (C.R.) 184) to Atmore Hwy (S.R. 97) – Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1 throughout the limits of the project for striping operations and signal work.
- West Cervantes (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project – Drivers will encounter inside day and nighttime lane closures on West Cervantes Street between Kirk Street and X Street and from S Street to North Pace Boulevard for paving operations. Drivers are reminded the speed limit between Dominguez Street and A Street is 30 mph.
- U.S. 29 Widening from Interstate 10 (I-10) to Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and shifts on U.S. 29 between I-10 and Nine and Half Mile Road and on Nine Mile Road at the U.S. 29 overpass 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, June 21 through Thursday, July 1, as crews perform paving operations.
- Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90) Widening from Pine Forest (S.R. 297) to U.S. 29 – Westbound motorists can expect intermittent lane closures between Heritage Oaks Boulevard and Pinecone Drive 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the week of Monday, June 28 for paving operations. Temporary traffic shifts between I-10 and Surrey Drive will also continue as crews remove and replace asphalt.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at the Innerarity Point (C.R. 292A)–
There will be intermittent lane closures 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, June 27 through Thursday, July 1 as crews restripe and install temporary asphalt in preparation for construction of low-profile barrier wall. - Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Routine Utility Maintenance at 17th Avenue – Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on Cervantes Street at the 17th Avenue intersection 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 28 as utility crews perform operations.
- Palafox Street Routine Underground Utility Maintenance at Brent Lane Intersection – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures at the Palafox Street and Brent Lane interstation 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1 as crews repair manholes.
- Davis Highway (S.R. 291) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists can expect intermittent northbound right lane closures at Village Oaks shopping center, 8 p.m. Monday, June 28 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, as crews perform underground utility work.
- East Chase Street (U.S. 98) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures from North Jefferson Street to North Tarragona Street 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1 for crews to repair manholes.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement -Eastbound drivers will encounter alternating single lane closures on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Tuesday, June 29 through Thursday, July 1, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Crews will be working to complete repairs for the bicycle and pedestrian path.
- Gulf Breeze Parkway (U.S. 98) Routine Underground Utility Maintenance – Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures at Country Club Road 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 30 to 5 a.m. Thursday, July 1 as utility crews perform routine maintenance operations.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Wahoos Offense Stalls, Birmingham Wins 5-3
June 27, 2021
Pensacola never seemed to get their offense going as the Barons clipped the Wahoos 5-3, Saturday night at Regions Field.
Birmingham starter Kade McClure hurled five shutout innings in his ninth start of the season. He held the Wahoos to just two hits and one walk while striking out eight.
Jeff Lindgren (L, 2-4), despite giving up an early run in the second inning, pitched well enough for the Wahoos to be in the game for most of the night.
Entering the top of the sixth down by two, the Wahoos rallied for a pair of runs against Felix Paulino (W, 1-1). After Riley Mahan walked to start the inning, Peyton Burdick and JJ Bleday roped back-to-back singles to bring home one. Then, Encarnacion tied the game with an RBI single to make it 2-2. With the new found offense, it appeared as though Lindgren had the opportunity to try and turn in a quality start.
However, his night came to end in the in the bottom of the sixth when Micker Adolfo led off with a single before a walk to Craig Dedelow. With two on and nobody out the Wahoos brought in Zack Leban who was tagged for three consecutive singles before retiring the side. After the seventh, the Barons led 5-2, and would win despite allowing a RBI double to J.D. Osborne in the top of the ninth.
The series wraps up Sunday afternoon when Will Stewart (3-3, 4.17) and Konnor Pilkington (1-3, 3.11) face off for the second time since Tuesday.
Search By Flomaton Police Department’s New K-9 Boo Leads To Two Drug Arrests
June 27, 2021
The Flomaton Police Department’s new K-9 office Boo is being credited with a drug bust Friday night.
Erin Morgan Powell 27, was charged with possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a pistol without a permit. Tommy Ray Few, 51, was charged with possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lights.
The Flomaton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Few on Highway 31 near Old Fannie Road at 9:21 Friday night. After Boo alerted on the vehicle, officers found an estimated 16 grams of a clear crystal substance that field tested to be methamphetamine, unspecified drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun.
Flomaton Police said additional charges may be pending.
Few and Powell remained in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton without bond Sunday morning.
K-9 Boo joined Flomaton PD In May thanks to donations from local citizens. She recently started patrol duty, and she is used for both drug detection and tracking.
Donut Strike For Manna Aimed For 30,000 Meals (With Photos From Cantonment And Beulah)
June 26, 2021
First responders are back enjoying doughnuts today after a three-day strike against their sugary goodness.
During the time, they worked toward their goal of collecting enough food for 30,000 meals for local children and families in need. The exact total is not in yet, but we’ll keep you updated.
Participating agencies were Escambia County Fire Rescue, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Gulf Breeze Fire Rescue, Gulf Breeze Police Department, Midway Fire District, Pace Fire Rescue District, Pensacola Fire Department, and Pensacola Police Department.
Pictured: Donut Strike for Manna at Winn Dixie in Cantonment and the Beulah Publix on Friday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and ECSO, click to enlarge.
Winning $50K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold At Nine Mile Road Publix
June 26, 2021
Someone is over $50,000 richer this morning after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket at a Nine Mile Road grocery store.
The quick pick ticket sold at the Publix at 2180 West Nine Mile Road, near Pine Forest Road, was one of four winning tickets sold for Friday night’s drawing and is worth $50,988.49. Other winning tickets were sold in Doral, Lakeland and Miami.
The 260 tickets matching four numbers won $126.50 each. Another 9,020 tickets matching three numbers are worth $10 each, and 87,984 ticket holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Friday’s winning numbers were 03-06-13-26-30.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms For Saturday
June 26, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Florida Sending 50 State Officers To Border In Texas, DeSantis Announces In Escambia County
June 26, 2021
Speaking at the I-10 Welcome Center in Escambia County, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that state law enforcement officers have deployed to Texas to provide additional support in response to the security crisis at the southern border.
“When the Governors of Texas and Arizona reached out for help, Florida answered the call,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “We are witnessing a catastrophe at the southern border under the Biden Administration. In recent months, we have seen people from the terrorist watch list, known sex offenders and a flood of fentanyl cross over the border. This is a national security crisis, and we must get it under control.”
Resources from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission(FWC) are deploying today, including more than 50 state law enforcement officers from FDLE, FHP and FWC and mission critical equipment. It is anticipated that personnel will be deployed for 16-day shifts.
Over 20 county sheriff departments — including Escambia and Santa Rosa have pledged support to provide staffing resources to cover duties typically filled by the deployed officers.
Last week during a press conference at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Governor Ron DeSantis answered the call for support and reinforcements following a letter from Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Doug Ducey of Arizona requesting immediate assistance assist with the security crisis overwhelming law enforcement at the southern border.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management is coordinating the deployment of law enforcement officers under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The compact is a national mutual aid system that allows states to share resources from all disciplines, protect personnel who deploy and be reimbursed for mission related costs.
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