COVID-19 Vaccine Available Thursday In Cantonment
September 8, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida will offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Cantonment Thursday afternoon, as well as additional locations this week.
Thursday’s vaccination clinic at CHNWF Cantonment Pediatrics will be from 3-5 p.m. Bot the Pfizer and the Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. The clinic is located at 470 South Highway 29.
Other vaccination clinics opportunities include:
Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Brownsville Community Center – 3200 W. Desoto St., Pensacola, FL
Vaccine: Moderna (ages 18+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Thursday, Sept. 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: CHNWF Cantonment Pediatrics – 470 S. HWY 29, Cantonment
Vaccine: Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: CHNWF Trinity Pediatrics – 5375 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola
Vaccine: Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center — 6405 Wagner Rd., Pensacola
Vaccine: Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Persons wishing to participate in any CHNWF vaccination clinic may call (850) 439-3358 to schedule an appointment or simply walk in at their convenience during regular operating hours.
All adult 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.
Additional information on Community Health Northwest Florida COVID-19 vaccine clinics is available by calling (850) 439-3358.
Kimberly Anne Brewton
September 8, 2021
Kimberly Anne Brewton, 52, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on September 2, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to her parents, David Clarke and Linda Howard Jasinski, and she moved to Cantonment in 1986.
Kim is survived by a son, Anthony Brewton (Michaeline); daughter, Amber McGlothren; brother, Christopher Clarke (Latisha); sister, Tracy Garrett (Lynn); stepbrother, Gregory Jasinski (Shanna); father, David Clarke (Sandra); mother, Linda Jasinski; three grandchildren, Matthew, Levi and Riley; niece, Brittany; three nephews, Jacob, Wyatt and Dylan; along with several aunts, uncles, and friends.
As a graduate of Euclid High, Kim was employed by Cox Cable for 18 yrs. More recently at Liberty Church North Campus in the nursery. She was also a Mary Kay representative. As a young woman Kim loved to fish and listen to Prince. She loved her church family. Kim was a kind and caring soul willing to help others, unselfishly, at any time. Kim was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 22, 2021, at Liberty Church North Campus, 9420 Music Lane. Pensacola, Florida, at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Liberty Church. North Campus. Covid protocols will be observed.
Here’s The Latest On That Gulf of Mexico Disturbance
September 7, 2021
A tropical system will bring an increased chance of rain to the Escambia County area beginning Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, the disturbance is forecast to lift northeast over the central and then northeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next couple of days. Conditions will become a bit more conducive for limited tropical or subtropical development over the next couple of days.
There is 50% chance of development during the next few days. Regardless of development, there will be an increased chance of rain and an increased rip current risk over our local area Wednesday through Thursday night.
This is currently not forecast to be a wind event for the North Escambia area.
Deadly Walnut Hill Shooting May Be A Stand Your Ground Case, Sheriff Says
September 7, 2021
A man shot Monday during a family disturbance near Walnut Hill has passed away, and Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said it may be a stand your ground case.
The adult male was shot shortly before 5 p.m. at a home in the 8000 block of South Highway 99 in the Bay Springs community. The man was transported by Escambia County EMS to the Molino Fire Station and then airlifted by a medical helicopter to a Pensacola hospital where he later died.
The sheriff said a son became involved in a physical altercation with a mother and his ex-wife. The father then retrieved a gun and ultimately shot the 50-year old son and killed him.
“You can defend yourself in Escambia County as long as it is reasonably justified,” Simmons said. “We want citizens to feel safe and only use deadly force as a last resort.”
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the call.
File photo.
Escambia EMS Employees Donate To New Orleans EMS Following Ida
September 7, 2021
Escambia County EMS employees raised about $2,500 to provide for employees of New Orleans Emergency Medical Services as they continue Hurricane Ida recovery efforts.
“A majority of our medics are still sleeping on cots at headquarters as their homes are uninhabitable or have no utilities. This will certainly help our medics and their families as we recover,” New Orleans EMS said in a social media post thanking their EMS brothers and sisters in Escambia County.
Photos courtesy New Orleans EMS for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
$9.5 Million In Upgrades Underway At Beulah Elementary, Including New Cafeteria
September 7, 2021
Nearly $9.5 million in upgrades are underway at Beulah Elementary School.
Construction is now underway on a new $4.5 million cafeteria. The old cafeteria will be converted to a classrooms at a cost of about $2 million.
A completed covered play P.E. building had a price tag of $1.4 million, and about $1.5 million was earmarked for construction sitework including stormwater retention, sidewalks and other improvements.
The Beulah Elementary School upgrades are being funded with half cent sales tax.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FWC Hunter Safety Courses Offered In Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties
September 7, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in March. Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about conservation.
Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them.
All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.
Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.
The locations and times of the remaining online completion courses this month are listed below. The range portion for all classes below will be held on September 25 from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Escambia County
September 15, 6 -10 p.m.
Molino Community Center
6450 Highway 95A in Molino
September 22, 6 -10 p.m.
Langley Bell 4-H Center
6450 Highway 95A in Molino
Santa Rosa County
September 8, 6 to 10 p.m.
Jay Community Center
5259 Booker Lane in Jay
March 25, 6-10 p.m.
Santa Rosa County Extension Services
6263 Dogwood Drive in Milton
Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Panama City at (850) 265-3676.
Rain Chances Increasing Into Mid-Week
September 7, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Bonus Photos: Tate High Cheerleaders, Band And Student Section
September 7, 2021
Here is a bonus photo gallery of the Tate High School cheerleaders, band, student section and more from last Friday night.
For the photo gallery, click or tap here.
For a game action story and photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by William Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Florida Labor Day Gas Prices Were Highest In Seven Year; Hurricane Ida Partially To Blame
September 7, 2021
Holiday travelers in Florida found the most expensive Labor Day gas prices in seven years, according to AAA. Prices at the pump are now averaging $3.02 per gallon — 83 cents more than last year’s holiday, and 58 cents more than what drivers paid during the 2019 holiday weekend.
Florida’s gas price average increased eight cents last week, after Hurricane Ida’s impact on the Gulf Coast left nine crude oil refineries offline. This resulted in an outage of about 13% of total U.S. refining capacity.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, four of the nine refineries have begun the process of restarting. Three of those are located in Baton Rouge, the other is near New Orleans. The DOE says it could take several days for those refineries to produce at full rates.
Meanwhile, five refineries near New Orleans remain shut due to issues including power outages. These plants account for 6% of total U.S. refining capacity.
“News that refineries are working to restore operations is a positive sign for motorists,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA — The Auto Club Group. “As refineries get back up and running, prices should begin to slide lower; especially now that the summer driving season has come to a close.”
A low of $2.85 could be found Monday night at three stations in Cantonment, while Pensacola prices bottomed out a $2.83 at the warehouse clubs.
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.