State Of Emergency Declared For All Of Florida; FEMA Approves Emergency Declaration
September 25, 2022
The entire state of Florida is under a state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane and make landfall in Florida.
On Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded a state of emergency to cover the whole state; the governor originally declared the emergency on Friday for 24 counties
The state of emergency declaration allows for the activation of the National Guard to await orders. It also frees resources and the ability to prepare and respond for both state and local governments.
“The threat posed by Tropical Storm Ian requires that timely precautions are taken to protect the communities, infrastructure, and general welfare of Florida,” DeSantis said Saturday after canceling a planned campaign appearance in Escambia County.
FEMA has approved a pre-landfall emergency declaration as requested by DeSantis with support from Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio. The FEMA declaration does not include the Florida Panhandle.
Firefighters, Nonprofit Pay Special Visit To Cantonment Girl Fighting Rare Kidney Cancer
September 25, 2022
Escambia County Fire Rescue and Guardians of the Ribbon – Lower Alabama Chapter recently paid a special visit to the home of Natalee Hoffman in Cantonment.
Natalee is battling a rare kidney cancer called Wilm’s tumor on her left kidney.
Engine 4 and crew from the Cantonment Fire Station took part in the event.
The nonprofit Guardians of The Ribbon use a pink fire truck to spread word of their awareness campaign for women as they fight cancer.
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FDOT: Expect Lane Closures At The New Walnut Hill Dollar General
September 25, 2022
Driver can expect lane closures beginning Sunday at the new Dollar General in Walnut Hill.
Motorists will encounter lane closures on Highway 97 at South Highway 99 from Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving operations, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Work will be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Escambia Man Charged With Murder For Stabbing Woman To Death
September 25, 2022
An Escambia County man has been charged for the stabbing death of a woman Friday night
Adolph Gable is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond on a charge of second degree murder.
According to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigators, they arrived at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments on Truman Avenue about 6:30 p.m. Friday to find an adult female suffering from multiple stabbed wounds. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name has not been released.
The ECSO said the stabbing was domestic violence related.
Slight Chance Of A Shower Today
September 25, 2022
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Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
EQIP Application Deadline Extended For Farmers, Ranchers, Forest Managers
September 25, 2022
Florida agricultural producers and landowners have more time to apply to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the current funding cycle, as the signup has been extended to September 30, 2022, announced Juan C. Hernandez, State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida. The original September 2 deadline was extended to September 30 to allow more farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forestland managers to apply for the program. EQIP applications are accepted throughout the year; however, applications received after this date will be considered for a future funding cycle.
Through EQIP, a voluntary conservation program, NRCS provides agricultural producers and landowners with financial resources and one-on-one help to plan and implement improvements, or what NRCS calls conservation practices, that address resource concerns.
“Using EQIP conservation practices can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat, all while improving agricultural operations,” said Hernandez. “If you have an agricultural resource concern you are ready to address or a management system you want to try, now is the time to apply for EQIP.”
Eligible applicants are those who are engaged in agricultural production or forestry management or have an interest in the agricultural or forestry operation associated with the land offered for enrollment. Eligible land is that on which agricultural commodities, livestock, or forest-related products are produced, and specifically includes cropland, rangeland, pastureland, nonindustrial private forestland, other agricultural land such as environmentally sensitive areas, and agricultural land used to produce livestock. At least one natural resource concern must be identified and addressed with a conservation practice or activity on eligible land.
Interested producers and landowners should act quickly to submit their application to their local NRCS office. Contact your local NRCS field office for more information. Applications for conservation practices and systems that will result in greater environmental benefits for natural resource priorities will receive a higher score and priority to receive an offer for a financial assistance contract.
Once an application has been filed, the local NRCS conservation planner will have a one-on-one consultation with the applicant to identify the applicant’s goals and objectives for the land and assess the condition of natural resources. An NRCS conservation planner will present conservation practices or systems to address and enhance these natural resources. The amount of financial assistance available can vary based on practice priority and applicant status. Each year, NRCS re-evaluates the amount of financial assistance payment rates.
The amount of financial assistance available can vary based on practice priority and applicant status. Each year, NRCS re-evaluates the amount of financial assistance payment rates.
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Murder Suspect Shoots Himself On Hwy 29 In Cantonment; Murder Happened Hours After Suspect’s Release From Jail
September 24, 2022
A murder suspect shot himself when deputies caught up with him on Highway 29 in Cantonment Saturday morning, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The murder happened just hours after the suspect was released from jail on a battery charge.
The ECSO said an adult male was shot and killed by 47-year old Jarrad Benjamin Landry (pictured) on Jardine Road near Rowland Court in the Navy Point area of southern Escambia County about 9:10 a.m. Investigators said Landry got into a verbal argument with the victim, returned to his home to retrieve a weapon, and shot the victim to death in the street. Landry then fled in his vehicle.
After a search in the Cantonment and Molino areas, an ECSO deputy located Landry’s pickup truck on Highway 29 southbound just south of Tree Street and International Paper in Cantonment shortly before 10 a.m. As deputies approached the vehicle, Landry shot himself, deputies said.
Landry was transported to a local hospital where he died.
ECSO Commander Andrew Hobbs said no deputy fired a weapon, and there were no deputies injured.
Highway 29 southbound was closed to all traffic during the investigation, and southbound vehicles were diverted onto Muscogee Road. Highway 29 was reopened before noon.
According to the Escambia County Jail, Landry was booked into jail on a charge of misdemeanor battery at 2:27 a.m. Saturday and released at 5:45 a.m. Details on that arrest were not available Saturday.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Eyes On Ian As It Heads Toward The Gulf
September 24, 2022
This is an outdated story. See NorthEscambia.com for the latest news and weather information.
Tropical Storm Ian formed Friday night. It is strengthen as it heads into the Gulf and a Florida landfall next week.
The latest information and track are in the graphics on this page.
We may see some adjustments in this forecast.
Clear, Upper 60s For Saturday Night
September 24, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Tropical storm conditions possible. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 81.
Vandalized Sign Replaced At Park Honoring Century’s Super Bowl Son
September 24, 2022
A new sign was installed recently at Anthony Pleasant Park in Century, replacing one that was damaged by vandals.
The town paid Snappy Sign $800 for the new sign.
Anthony Pleasant Park was dedicated in July 2011 to honor two-time Super Bowl champion Anthony Pleasant. The 22-acre park on East Highway 4 in Century includes a full-size football field with bleachers and press box, and a playground.
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