Your Florida Concealed Weapon License May Have Expired Saturday As Executive Order Ended
June 26, 2021
Your concealed weapon license in Florida may have expired Saturday.
During the pandemic, an emergency order extended the expiration of certain licenses until June 26, 2021. This included concealed carry, along with Class G and Class D security licenses.
“Any license that expired during the order period will no longer be considered valid after June 26, 2021,” said Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford. “You can not legally carry a concealed weapon with an expired license.”
Concealed weapon licenses can be renewed at the Escambia County Tax Collector Molino or Warrington location. Book an appointment by clicking or tapping here.
For questions about eligibility or specific questions about individual records, contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA (1-800-435-7352).
Florida Ends Extra $300 Weekly Federal Pandemic Unemployment Payments Effective Today
June 26, 2021
The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program has official ended as of today in Florida, ending extra $300 per week payments.
Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity said there are more than 460,000 online jobs posted online that are available throughout the state for job seekers.
“Florida’s employers are also seeing employment growth, as more Floridians, including some who completely left the workforce, are now eagerly reentering the workforce. Transitioning away from this benefit will help meet the demands of small and large businesses who are ready to hire and expand their workforce,” said Dane Eagle, secretary of the Florida DEO.
Florida businesses and employers are hiring across the state and need unemployed Floridians to return to the workforce, according to Florida DEO.
For the week beginning June 27, 2021, eligible reemployment assistance claimants will no longer receive the supplemental $300 weekly FPUC payment.
Escambia Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases In Last Week
June 26, 2021
There were 59 new COVID-19 cases reported Escambia County over the last week by the Florida Department of Health.
FDOH has moved from daily to weekly reports and removed the COVID-19 dashboard. The state is now releasing a weekly report with local data limited only to number of cases and positivity rate; the number of deaths by county or cases by local cities and communities has been removed.
Here is the latest data:
Escambia County cases:
Total cases: 33,139 (+61)
Positivity Rate Last Week: 3.2%
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases: 18,565 (+83)
Positivity Rate Last Week: 6.4%
Statewide cases:
Florida resident cases: 2,321,929 (+11,873)
Case positivity rate: 3.8%
Deaths: 37,772 (+44)
Blue Wahoos Beat The B’ham Barons
June 26, 2021
Peyton Burdick homered twice on Friday and Jake Eder (W, 3-2) turned in his third quality start as the Wahoos defeated the Barons 6-1 at Regions Field.
The Wahoos got off to a roaring start against Jason Bilous (L, 0-1) in the top of the first. Demetrius Sims led off the game with a double to left before Burdick uncorked a no-doubter to left to put the Wahoos up 2-0, two batters in. It looked like the Wahoos might add more as the next two batters for Pensacola reached safely against Bilous.
However, the Barons starter recovered after a mound visit from pitching coach Rich Dotson, and he retired the side to limit the first inning damage to just two runs.
Two runs would’ve been plenty for Eder, who dazzled from the very beginning. The left hander had at least one strikeout in every inning except for the fourth, and retired the side in order in three separate innings.
Where Eder ran into trouble was in the bottom of the fifth. After a one-out double from Mitch Roman, Joel Booker roped an RBI single to cut the Wahoos lead at the time down to 3-1. After the base hit, Eder elevated his performance by striking out Romy Gonzalez and Zack Granite. In his outing, Eder held the Barons top three hitters (Gonzalez, Granite, and Micker Adolfo) hitless (0-for-9) with eight strikeouts.
With the Wahoos leading 3-1, Pensacola doubled their lead with homers in the seventh. Burdick led off the inning with a solo shot to left off Jake Elliot, making him the second Wahoos homer, JJ Bleday walked before Encarnacion homered off Elliot, which gave the Wahoos a 6-1 lead.
Zach Wolf and Alberto Guerrero made sure there would not be a third walk-off win in a row for the Barons. Wolf turned in two scoreless inning in which he walked two and struck out one. Guerrero allowed a couple of hits to start the bottom of the ninth; however, he struck out two before inducing a roundball fielder’s choice to end the game.
With the win, the Wahoos remain tied with the Mississippi Braves for the best record in the Double-A South.
Game five of the series continues tomorrow night in Birmingham. RHP Jeff Lindgren (2-3, 4.32) will make his ninth appearance of the year r for the Wahoos and he will be opposed by RHP Kade McClure (1-3, 5.10).
‘Donut Strike’ For Manna Food Pantries Going On This Afternoon
June 25, 2021
This afternoon is your last chance to donate during the “Donut Strike” for Manna Food Pantries.
Law enforcement agencies and fire departments in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are on strike from doughnuts through this afternoon as they collect food for Manna.
First responders will be accepting grocery donations this afternoon:
Friday, June 25 | 3 to 6 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie, 1550 South Highway 29, Cantonment
- Publix, 8684 Beulah Road, Pensacola
- Walmart, 2650 Creighton Road, Pensacola
- Sam’s Club, 1250 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola
- Publix, 852 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
- Publix, 1430 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze
- Winn-Dixie, 3319 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
- Walmart Super Center, 3767 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze
The items Manna currently needs most are:
- Oatmeal (boxes of individual packets)
- Chicken and tuna (pouches and canned)
- Peanut butter (1 lb. jars and individual cups)
- Vegetables (carrots, spinach, mixed vegetables; canned and peel-off plastic tops)
- Fruit in 100% juice (canned and peel-off plastic tops)
- Microwaveable dinners (like Hormel Compleats)
Pictured: Collecting food for Manna at the Winn Dixie on Highway 29 in Cantonment Thursday afternoon. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Oak Grove Crash
June 25, 2021
There were no serious injuries in a two vehicle crash Friday morning in Oak Grove.
Two passenger cars collided at the intersection of North Highway 99 and Highway 164 about 11 a.m. Everyone involved refused transport to the hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Investigators, Family Members Seek Answers After Man Found Seriously Beaten In Century Bar Parking Lot
June 25, 2021
Family members say a 60-year old Century man remains in a coma after being beat in the parking lot of a Century bar last Saturday night, and they are hoping someone will come forward with information.
About 10 p.m., the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a man down call in the parking lot of Odom’s Bar on North Century Boulevard at the state line. They arrived to find the victim in the parking lot.
Witnesses told deputies Saturday night that Hunter was seen involved in a “shoving match” in the parking lot, but he did not appeared injured. The witness went inside the bar, and when they went back outside, they found Greg Hunter unconscious and bleeding, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
A family member told NorthEscambia.com that Hunter remains in critical condition, and they want justice.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms Continues Into The Weekend
June 25, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
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.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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 chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Health Department Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours
June 25, 2021
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County has expanded hours for their walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic.
The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 1295 West Fairfield Drive.
Same day appointments can be made by calling (850) 595-6554. Questions can be directed to FDOH-Escambia’s COVID-19 phone line at (850) 595-6500, option 6.
Repairs Continue On District 5 Roads Damaged By Tropical Storm Claudette’s Heavy Rain
June 25, 2021
Escambia County is continuing to repair District 5 roads washed away last weekend during heavy rains from Tropical Storm Claudette.
Thursday afternoon, Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno provided NorthEscambia.com with the following updates:
Rigby Road in Bratt was closed Saturday at the bridge over Beaver Dam Creek, just south of West Highway 4, after the roadway approach washed away. Repairs are expected to be complete Friday; both the road and bridge are open.
Greenland Road in Davisville suffered major erosion of the road shoulder Saturday at a culvert on Pine Barren Creek. The roadside on the downstream side of Greenland Road washed away both east and west of the creek. Repairs are expected to be completed Friday. Greenland Road remains open.
Devine Farm Road suffered major erosion by a bridge over a branch of 11 Mile Creek, washing the dirt away under a portion of roadway. Repair work is underway.
In District 3 Rolling Hills Road washed away Saturday, leaving several home isolated. County crews worded from 2 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday to make repairs.
Top photo and above: Rigby Road. NorthEscambia.com photos.
Above: Greenland Road. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Above: Greenland Road. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Above: Devine Farm Road. Submitted photo.
Above: Devine Farm Road. Submitted photo.