Michael Joseph Robbins
February 21, 2022
Michael Joseph Robbins (Mike) died peacefully in his home in Pace, FL earlier this month. He was born on July 24, 1956 in Chandler, Arizona to the proud parents, William D Robbins and Ramona Yosin Robbins.
Mike graduated from Warner Robins High School on May 30, 1974. He went on to receive an Associate of Science Degree on June 12, 1977. He was baptized at Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church in Bratt, FL on January 2, 1983. He developed skills in the field of carpentry and was retired at the time of his death.
He is preceded in death by his father-William Deward Robbins, mother-Ramona Yosin Robbins; brother, William D Robbins, Jr.; sister, Peggy Ellen Parr; and niece, Tammy Michelle Parr Shoemaker.
Surviving members of his immediate family are two sons, Nathaniel Joseph( Jenny Stark ) Robbins and Kurt Austin Robbins; two granddaughters , Ella Kathryn Robbins and Lily Mae Robbins; one sister; Ramona Anne Robbins Gay; one niece , Tina Marie Lunsford; and one nephew ,John Michael Gay.
A private Celebration of Life service was held on Monday, February 21, 2022, at Faith Chapel North with Pastor Ted Bridges officiating the service.
Reminder: District 1 Town Hall Meeting Tuesday Evening
February 21, 2022
District 1 Escambia County Commissioner and Chairman Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Tuesday from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at Beulah Middle School.
Attendees will include county staff, District 1 ECUA board member Vicki Campbell, Escambia County School Board District 1 member Kevin Adams, and Debbie Malsberger from State Rep. Michelle Salzman’s office.
Bergosh intends to discuss countywide issues including COVID-19 response and recovery, new redistricting boundaries, the budget, the county jail and staffing issues, Escambia County Fire Rescue and EMS, Triumph Gulf Coast, and the RESTORE Act. There will be topics of interest to District 1 discussed as well, including OLF-8, the Beulah Community Master Plan, the District 1 library and Beulah fire station, and an elevated walkway and sidewalks for Beulah. Bergosh will also give an update on the Mobile Highway road project, the Nine Mile/Beulah interchange and transportation projects including Longleaf Drive and Avondale Sidewalk.
Bergosh will also utilize “agree” or “disagree” cards so residents can answer questions posed during the town hall. Comment cards will be available so county staff can address residents’ concerns.
One Injured In Highway 29 Crash
February 20, 2022
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash on Highway 29 Saturday afternoon.
The wreck was reported about 4:45 p.m. near the Highway 196 intersection. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a wooded area, nearly obscured from the highway.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Molino and Cantonment stations of Escambia County Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
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Upper 40s Tonight; Chance Of Rain For Monday
February 20, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Washington’s Birthday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
One Injured In ATV, Vehicle Crash In Cantonment
February 20, 2022
One person was reportedly injured in a crash involving an ATV Saturday afternoon in Cantonment.
The ATV collided with the side of a passenger car about 2:50 p.m. on Muscogee Road near Webb Street.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released any information about the crash.
The Cantonment and Molino Stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
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Escambia County Beef Cattle & Forage Bootcamp Is Coming To Molino
February 20, 2022
The fourth annual Escambia County Beef Cattle & Forage Bootcamp will be held Saturday, March 5 at the Escambia County 4-H Center in Molino.
The bootcamp is a hands-on learning opportunity for producers involved with cattle or forage management. State and local professionals will be available to discuss current research and production strategies.
This year, the Northwest Florida Cattlemen’s Association will be partnering with UF/IFAS Extension to promote education relating to beef and forage best practices. Presenters will provide up-to-date information on cattle reproduction, nutrition, and management along with information focusing on increasing forage productivity.
To register, click or tap here.
Schedule for the event:
- 8:30 a.m. Registration
- 9:00 a.m. Welcome/Introductions
- 9:15 a.m. Rotation Breakouts (30-45 min ea.):
- Cattle reproduction technologies and techniques Utilizing techniques in AI, pregnancy detection & estrous sync. Dr. Angela Gonella-
- Using cool-season forages as cover crop and grazing.” Winter annual forage plots and grazing strategies. Dr. Jose Dubeux
- Balancing rations with variable hay quality Evaluation of productive beef cattle rations using varying levels of hay quality. Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo
- 11:30 a.m. Lunchtime topics (lunch provided by NWFL Cattlemen’s Assoc.)
- Market Trends
- Updated Policy Changes
- 12:00 p.m. NWFL Cattlemen’s Assoc. Business Meeting
The event is open to all.
Schools, Government Offices Closed Monday For Presidents Day
February 20, 2022
Most public offices are closed Monday for Presidents Day, as will local schools.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - all departments including:
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Waste Services Administration
- Supervisor of Elections Office
- ECAT administrative offices
Special Notes:
- The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours Monday, Feb. 21.
- ECAT buses will run a modified holiday service every two hours (schedule below)
ECUA
- ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. However, residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL
All Escambia County (FL) Schools are closed Monday due to the holiday.
County Seeks Volunteers for Contractor Competency Board
February 20, 2022
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to serve on the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board (CCB). Four applicants will be appointed for service beginning in May 2022.
The duties of the CCB include accepting contractor applications, administering contractor examinations, and issuing and recording Certificates of Competency and renewals; making an annual report; investigating complaints against contractors; and presiding over contractor disciplinary proceedings. CCB members serve a three-year term and meet the first Wednesday morning of every month for approximately two hours. Members receive $50 per meeting as compensation for their services.
CCB members are appointed from certain representative segments of citizens and professions, including contractors, design professionals, business persons, and lay persons. The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking the following for membership on the CCB:
Two Division I Contractors
Two Division II Contractors
Escambia County residents interested in serving on the CCB are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Hampton, Director’s Aide, Building Services Department, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32505 or jahampton@myescambia.com by the close of business on Friday, March 4, 2022.
Dirty SUV Leads To Arrest Of Cantonment Man On Weapons Charges
February 19, 2022
A dirty SUV landed a Cantonment man in the Escambia County Jail on weapons charges.
Charlie Glenn Odom, 23, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a license and dealing in stolen property.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling the area of I-10 and Pine Forest Road when he spotted an older model Chevrolet Tahoe covered in dirt, making the vehicle’s tag partially unreadable. The deputy followed the vehicle to the parking lot of a convenience store in the 7000 block of Pine Forest Road.
As the driver approached, the deputy reported that he could smell marijuana and searched the vehicle based with probable cause. Under the driver’s seat, he located a “readily accessible” 9mm firearm with nine full metal jacket rounds loaded in the magazine. According to an arrest report, the firearm was reported stolen in July 2021.
Odom was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $12,500 bond.
Sunny, Around 60 For Saturday; Warmer For Sunday
February 19, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Washington’s Birthday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.