Average Gas Prices Slip A Penny Over The Last Week
August 16, 2021
Florida gas prices were down average of a penny last week to $3.01.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.03, while North Escambia drivers could find a low of $2.91 Sunday night on Highway 29 in Cantonment.
“Continued concerns about the spread of COVID-19 prevented gas prices from gaining any ground last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Crude oil and gasoline futures prices have fallen under downward pressure due to worries about how the delta variant could reduce global fuel demand. The lower futures prices should enable gas prices to trend lower in the coming week.”
Robert (Bobby) Earl Kimbro
August 16, 2021
Robert (Bobby) Earl Kimbro, 75, entered into eternal rest to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2021 due to congestive heart failure. He was born on June 10, 1946 to Earl and Gladys Kimbro. Born and raised in Pensacola, he was a 1964 graduate of Pensacola High School. He was retired from Armstrong World Industries.
He married Reba Gainey Kimbro in 1969 and they had three sons, David, Bruce and Bryan.
He was a true “Southern Gentleman”, loved by all. He was a leather crafter, great photographer and avid historian. He was also commissioned as an Honorable Kentucky Colonel in 2009.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Robert David. He was survived by his wife, Reba Gainey Kimbro of almost 52 years; son, Robert Bruce-Gordon Kimbro and his wife, Stephanie; son, Richard Bryan Kimbro and his wife, Jonette; three grandchildren, Jonathan Kimbro, Maggie Bryanna Kimbro and Kylie Jon Kimbro; brother, Ronnie Kimbro and his wife, Sharon Gainey Kimbro; sister, Rosemary Kimbro Cook and her husband Ken. Also, his closest and dearest friends/cousins, Don and Melody Norris.
Due to the increase of the Covid-19 outbreak and for everyone’s safety, the family will hold a private graveside service in the next few days, officiated by one of his dear 1964 PHS Classmates, Phil Jones. On behalf of Bobby, the family would like to thank Dr. Robert P. Jensen for many years of extraordinary care, a very special nurse Christy Allen, RN and Covenant Hospice for their exceptional care during this last week.
Here Is The Detailed Local Forecast For Monday
August 16, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Continued breezy with northeast winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Michael Dewayne Brown
August 16, 2021
Michael Dewayne Brown, 47, of Pensacola, FL gained his angel wings August 9, 2021.
Mr. Brown was born on August 29, 1973 in Birmingham, AL.
He was raised by his father Donald Brown in Leeds, AL. His father raised a loving and strong man. He attended Moody High School and played football while in high school. He loved watching football with Grandpa Brown as a child. Michael was the ultimate Alabama Football fan. Michael had the same season tickets to the Alabama football home games for over 20 years and very seldom missed a game. He loved to tailgate in Tuscaloosa with the love of his life Kim and friends. He enjoyed cooking for everyone and making Christmas cookies for his family. Michael loved life and was passionate about his hobbies. He loved grilling, fishing, racing RC cars, paintball, golfing, shooting, and many other hobbies. In April 2005 he met the love of his life Kimberly Nelson. Michael would drive just about every weekend from Alabama to Pensacola to be with Kim. In June 2006 he moved permanently to Pensacola to be with his love. As we mourn and struggle with his untimely passing we find peace knowing he was so dearly loved by all of us. Michael lived his life to the fullest always loving his family first and enjoying all of his hobbies.
He is survived by his spouse Kimberly Nelson, Father Donald Brown, Aunt Paulette Fuller, Aunt Barbara Gentry, Uncle Gary and his wife Aunt Miranda Brown, Aunt Terry, mother in law Agnes Nelson and Father in law Joseph Nelson Sr and countless cousins, nieces, nephews, brother in laws, and sister in laws.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Christine and Clarence Brown, Uncle Robert Brown, Uncle Gerald Brown, and Aunt Rita Barbour.
His service will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Faith Chapel North 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. Visitation is family 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Family and Friends 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Service will be at 2:00 pm.
Talbot Kevin Allen
August 16, 2021
Talbot Kevin Allen
11/04/1963 – 8/13/2021
Kevin died peacefully at Sacred Heart Hospital on Friday August 13th after a four year battle with lung cancer. He was an electrician by trade and had worked for the University of West Florida for 10 years. He was a helper to anyone who needed him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vernon E. & Kathleen B. Allen and Talbot L. & Nellie Hancock.
Talbot leaves behind 3 children, Tori Kristin Allen Vandermerwe (Ruco), Thomas Kevin Allen (Ashley) and Travis Kaleb Allen (Haleigh); 11 grandchildren Jordan, Noah, Nehemiah, Joanna, Judith, Olivia, Francis, Charlotte, Isaac, Eben, & Elliot; Parents, Thomas V Allen and Carolyn Hancock Allen; sister, Kimberly Allen Burgoyne (Jeff); brothers, Keith Allen and Kyle Allen (Genia; and numerous beloved family, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Gladys P. Sullivan
August 16, 2021
Gladys P. Sullivan, 85 of Cantonment, FL. passed away August 12, 2021 in Alexander City, AL. She was born in Talladega, AL. on July 3, 1936 to the late Robert C. and Vergie Garner Phillips. She worked in the restaurant business most of her life and was a member of Farm Hill United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert C. and Vergie Garner Phillips; first husband Carel Max Smith, Sr., second husband Byron M. Sullivan, her son James Dale Smith, five brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her three sons Max (Carolyn) Smith of Tuscaloosa, AL; Robert (Ellen) Smith of Rockford, AL; John Smith of Rockford, AL. and one daughter Mary (Bobby) Land of Jay, FL. She is also survived by one brother Edward (Lorine) London of Sylacauga, AL; one sister Mary (Lewis) Reynolds of Rockford, AL; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at noon at Farm Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeff Fuller and Rev. Mark Dees officiating. Interment will follow in Farm Hill United
Methodist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jason Land, Joshua Smith, Chad Smith, Max Smith, Robert Smith, Johnny Smith, Hogan Chappell and Emmitt Chappell.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 from 11 AM until service time at 12 Noon at the Farm Hill United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Youth Department at Farm Hill United Methodist Church.
Lindgren Throws Gem In Sunday Series Finale
August 16, 2021
Jeff Lindgren (4-8) turned in a quality start with six shutout innings against the Montgomery Biscuits while the offense never trailed in the Wahoos 4-2 series finale win Sunday afternoon at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Lindgren was in complete control for almost the entire duration of his outing. In five of his six innings of work, the right-hander retired the side in order, and finished the afternoon with seven strikeouts. The only trouble he ran into was in the top of the third; however, sparkling defense from Santiago Chavez and Chris Chinea remarkably kept the Biscuits off the board.
After a double from Ford Proctor and a base hit from Jim Haley, the Biscuits had runners on the corners with nobody out. With Jake Palomaki at the plate, Chavez back-picked Haley on a ball in the dirt for the first out of the inning. After the Wahoos brought the infield in, Palomaki smoked a groundball to Chinea, who picked it cleanly and threw out Proctor at the plate trying to score. Lindgren then induced a groundout from Xavier Edwards to end the inning. Those two baserunners were the only players to reach against Pensacola’s starter.
Offensively, Connor Justus led the way with a 3-for-3 day that included two RBI. With runners at second and third, Justus hit a ground rule double off Alex Valverde (L, 2-3) to left in the third inning that put the Wahoos ahead 2-0. Justus later scored in the fifth inning after the Wahoos pulled out a perfect hit-and-run with Jerar Encarnacion at the plate.
Encarnacion doubled to right-center, and the Wahoos led by three. Pensacola tallied their last and final run in the sixth, when the Wahoos played used a safety-squeeze bunt from Galli Cribbs Jr to score J.D. Orr, which made it 4-0 at the time.
The bullpen was excellent on the day as well, with the only blemish coming in the top of the ninth inning. Colton Hock surrendered a double to Edwards and then a two-out, two-run homer to Ruben Cardenas, which brought the score to 4-2.
Pensacola has Monday off before the 12-game homestand continues Tuesday. The Blue Wahoos will welcome the Biloxi Shuckers for six-games
Escambia County Schools Will Be Open On Monday, Santa Rosa Closed
August 15, 2021
Escambia County School District
Escambia County (FL) School District schools and offices will be open for normal operations on Monday, August 16, according to Superintendent Tim Smith. Santa Rosa County Schools will be closed.
ECSD will continue to work closely with the Escambia Emergency Operations Center to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Fred.
Smith stated, “The safety of our students, families and staff continues to be our greatest concern.”
Any changes or updates will be posted here on NorthEscambia.com.
Pensacola Christian Academy
Pensacola Christian Academy will be open regular schedule Monday, August 16.
Pensacola Christian College has not yet started fall semester classes.
Pensacola State College
All Pensacola State College offices, classes and functions will continue as usual on Monday.
Santa Rosa County School District
All Santa Rosa County district schools will be closed Monday, and all after school activities are canceled.
Santa Rosa school officials made the determination based on a variety of factors, buses cannot safely transport students at winds greater than 35 mph. School and after school activities will be open on Tuesday.
Escambia County (AL) School District
Escambia County (AL) School District schools will be open on Monday. A decision on Monday’s after school activities will be made by noon Monday.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
August 15, 2021
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday: Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.
Escambia Man Sentenced To 10 Years Federal Prison On Meth Charges
August 15, 2021
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his participation in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine ice.
According to court documents, 42-year old Cameron Alexander Michanowicz, distributed large amounts of methamphetamine ice from his residence and his business in Escambia County.
Federal prosecutors said many people from Baldwin County traveled to Pensacola to deal with Michanowicz and transported the drugs to Alabama for distribution. When federal agents obtained a search warrant for Michanowicz’s residence and business, firearms, drugs, several cellphones, computers, and cash were seized.
Michanowicz provided a statement to the agents after being advised of his Miranda rights in which he admitted his participation in the illegal distribution of drugs. Michanowicz was charged with the distribution of 10.4 kilograms of methamphetamine ice and one pound of heroin.
Chief United States District Court Judge Kristi K. Dubose imposed the 10-year sentence and ordered that Michanowicz would also serve five years on supervised release following his imprisonment. Michanowicz will also undergo testing and treatment for drug abuse, and he will be subject to a search of his person and premises upon reasonable suspicion during that time. No fine was imposed but Chief Judge Dubose ordered that Michanowicz pay $100 in special assessments.
The case was investigated by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, the Baldwin County Drug Task Force, and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force.