COVID-19 Vaccine Available Wednesday In Cantonment
August 17, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida is reopening their Brownsville vaccination clinic and will offer the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday in Cantonment.
Community Health will hold a vaccination clinic on Wednesday at CHNWF Cantonment Pediatrics at 470 Highway 29. The Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available.
Persons wishing to participate in any CHNWF vaccination clinic may call the Community Health Vaccine Call Center at (850) 439-3358 to schedule an appointment or simply walk in at their convenience during regular operating hours.
In addition, the clinic inside the Brownsville Community Center will be open to individuals age 18 and older every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.. Participants will have the choice of the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
All participants will be required to show photo ID at time of appointment. Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or have had symptoms of illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath) in the past 14 days should not receive the vaccine and should not enter clinic facility.
Deputies Seek Man That Robbed Pace Bank
August 17, 2021
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators are searching for a man that robbed a United Bank branch Monday afternoon.
A white male entered the bank at 3615 Highway 90 in Pace about 3:45 p.m. He fled with an undetermined amount of cash in an early 2000 style white Ford Explorer with front end damage and a black tag on the front.
The suspect was described as a thin white male, about 6-foot, two inches tall with a thin build and dark hair. He was wearing a black jacket, white t-shirt, dark jeans, dark shoes, a gray Costa Del Mar hat with a blue logo, and a black/white stripe mask.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 850-983-1190.
Sunshine And Scattered Showers – Typical Summer Pattern Returns
August 17, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall
August 16, 2021
Tropical Storm Fred made landfall Monday afternoon near Cape San Blas, Florida, about 120 miles east of Pensacola (20 miles west of Apalachicola).
Maximum sustained winds were estimated at 65 mph.
The latest update on Tropical Storm Fred is in the graphics on this page.
New Car Rider Line Procedures At Beulah Elementary
August 16, 2021
Construction has started on a new multimillion dollar cafeteria at Beulah Elementary School, and that means a new car rider line procedure is now in effect.
Here’s all the info from Beulah Elementary School:
- Mobile Highway to Beulah School Road to Helms Road
- Turn Right Into the Parking Lot — No left turn during morning drop off and afternoon pick up into parking lot
- Exit the Parking Lot by Turning Left — No right turn out of the parking lot during morning drop off & afternoon pick up
- School Buses and Daycare Buses/Vans will utilize the bus ramp which is in the parking lot off of Woodside Road
- The Brown Barge Middle School and West Florida High School Bus will be in the parking lot off of Woodside Road — please utilize caution when in parking lot
- If you need to park and come into the front office during morning drop off, you will need to park in the Woodside Road parking lot. Available parking is very limited. DO NOT walk through the buses. Use the sidewalk on either side of the bus ramp.
- No parking and walking up in the parking lot off of Helms Road. Cars will be continuously moving due to drop off and pick up in this parking lot. It will be unsafe to park and walk through the parking lot.
- Drop off begins at 7:10 & the tardy bell rings at 7:35
- As long as we have staff available, we will begin drop off earlier than 7:10. When we unload early, students will report to the cafeteria to wait for the bell to ring.
- There are 315 car riders this school year. If your child is eligible to ride the school bus, we encourage you to put your child on the school bus.
- Please be patient, respectful, and safe during morning and afternoon car riders. We are loading and unloading as quickly and safely as we possibly can. Safety for ALL is our priority.
Atmore Woman Gets Federal Prison Time For Meth Distribution
August 16, 2021
An Atmore woman has been sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for her participation in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine ice.
According to court documents, 34-year old Jordan Ashley Gabel distributed methamphetamine ice she obtained from various suppliers in Baldwin County.. Gabel was implicated in two traffic stops in which she was in possession of methamphetamine ice, both conducted by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
United States District Court Judge William H. Steele imposed the 38-month sentence, which amounted to a sentence of time served after giving Gabel credit for her custodial time served prior to the imposition of sentence. Judge Steele further ordered that Gabel would also serve five years on supervised release following her imprisonment. As conditions of her supervision, Gabel will undergo testing and treatment for drug abuse and a mental health evaluation, and she will be subject to a search of her person and premises upon reasonable suspicion. No fine was imposed but Judge Steele ordered that Gabel pay $100 in special assessments.
‘Our Community And Hearts Are Broken Today” — Molino Softball Coach Donnie Nicholson Passes Away
August 16, 2021
The North Escambia community is mourning the loss of another youth coach to COVID-19.
Longtime Molino Ballpark softball coach Donnie Nicholson passed away on Sunday. Coach Donnie and his wife Jackie were an integral part of softball at the Molino Ballpark and area travel ball for many years.
“Our community and hearts are broken today. Coach Donnie Nicholson has been called up to the big leagues. We can’t even tell you the number of lives touched by this great coach,” Molino Ballpark posted in announcing his passing.
Funeral services have not yet been released.
Tributes to Coach Donnie Nicholson filled social media Sunday. Here are just a few:
“Donnie was a character he never met a stranger either he was a wonderful man.”
“Coach Donnie will be missed! Softball won’t be the same!”
“Heartbroken, we will never forget this man and his lifelong devotion to softball.”
“‘Hey Girl!”! I can hear his Coach Voice now. He could never just drop in a store or concession stand without being heard then surrounded by so many who just liked being around him. Legend for sure.”
“Molino Ballpark will never be the same! Thank you for the life lessons and great memories.”
“My heart hurts today. Coach Donnie Nicholson was not only a one of a kind coach, but a one of a kind man as well. He believed in people with his whole heart and I am so lucky to have been one of his ballplayers. You will forever be missed coach Donnie, and softball lost its biggest fan.”
“You were someone who has made an impact on so many athletes and you spread your love for the game to all of us! ”
“There is a huge softball game going on right now in Heaven. They gained an amazing coach and man up there.”
Last week, Northwest Escambia (NWE) Chiefs Football and Cheer president and coach Greg Gibson passed away due to COVID-19.
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Century Town Hall Closed For Three Days Due To COVID-19
August 16, 2021
The Century Town Hall will be closed Monday through Wednesday (August 16-18) due to a COVID-19 exposure.
A budget workshop, bill list review meeting and town council meeting that were scheduled for Monday night have been moved to Monday, August 23.
Century Town Hall will resume normal business hours on Thursday, August 19. Anyone with questions or needing immediate assistance can reach the town’s answering service by calling (850) 256-3208.
Last year, the Century Town Hall was shut down for professional cleaning at least three times by COVID-19.
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Escambia Property Appraiser Suspends In-Person Services
August 16, 2021
The Escambia Property Appraiser has suspended in-person services to the public until further
The move was made “in an effort to minimize exposure to COVID-19 and help protect customers and employees,” the office of Property Appraiser Chris Jones said.
Offices will remain operational to employees at this time. Members of the public are encouraged to obtain needed services online, or by email or phone at (850) 434-2735.
Accommodations can be made on a case-by-case basis for a personal visit to the office by appointment only.
Angie Tolin
August 16, 2021
Angie Tolin, 44 of Atmore, AL, passed away August 10, 2021 in Atmore. She was born in Atmore, AL, on October 26, 1976 to Herman and Merle Harris Tolin. She was a member of Gospel Light Church and a 1996 graduate of Escambia County High School. She is preceded in death by her father Herman Tolin and sister Sheila Tolin.
She is survived by her mother Merle Harris Tolin; brothers Herman Roy Tolin, James (Tammy) Tolin and her nephew James-Benjamin “Bean” Tolin all of Atmore, AL. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral HomeChapel with Bro. Clarence Rolin officiating. Interment will follow in Mineola Church Cemetery in Mineola, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Tim White, Louis Brown, Jason Dunn, Thomas Davis, Russell Robinson and Terry Godwin.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Tolin family to assist with funeral expenses.