Driver Killed When Vehicle Crashes Into Flomaton High School Building
December 23, 2022
A woman was killed early Friday morning when her vehicle hit the Flomaton High School building.
The vehicle left Highway 31 and crashed into the high school about 12 a.m.
The 21-year old driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the Flomaton Police Department. A name has not been released as police continue their investigation.
There were no passengers in the vehicle, and there were no other vehicles involved.
Flomaton Police, Flomaton Fire Department, D.W. McMillan EMS, and Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office responded. The Century Station of Escambia County (FL) Fire Rescue was dispatched but later canceled.
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COLD! High Friday Below Freezing; Hard Freeze Warning, Wind Chill Advisory
December 23, 2022
It is going to be extremely cold through Christmas. In fact, the temperature likely will not reach freezing on Friday, and wind chills — the feels like temperature — will likely be at 20 degrees or lower.
A hard freeze warning is in effect through Christmas morning. Low temperatures are expected to drop into the teens to lower 20s Friday morning through Christmas morning. Exposed pipes and unprotected outdoor plumbing can burst in these conditions. Make sure these are adequately insulated. Turn off automatic sprinklers. Provide pets and livestock a warm shelter and fresh (non-frozen) water.
A wind chill advisory is in place through Saturday morning with dangerously low wind chill (“feels like”) temperatures possible. Wind chill values are likely to plunge into the single digits. Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken. Avoid outdoor activities if possible. Dress in several layers, cover as much skin as possible, and limit time outdoors. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than one bulky item.
A wind advisory has been issued through Friday. Sustained winds of 15- 25 mph with frequent gusts of 30-40 mph can be expected. Strong winds can make driving and boating difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose objects, including Christmas decorations.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Grinch Visits Jim Allen And Pine Meadow Elementary Schools (Photo Gallery)
December 23, 2022
Both Jim Allen and Pine Meadow elementary school held Grinch days with visits from the Grinch.
For a photo gallery including both schools, click or tap here.
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Escambia County Sanded Bridges, FDOT Prepped For Ice Potential
December 23, 2022
Escambia Public Works and the Florida Department of Transportation prepped Thursday for potential icy conditions on area roadways on Friday.
County crews sanded bridges across the county. Sand improves traction in the event of ice on a bridge.
The Florida Department of Transportation prepared under their winter weather plan.
FDOT vehicles were on state routes as maintenance and operations staff responded to winter weather conditions. FDOT crews were prepared to deploy various tankers, bridge deck sprayers and other equipment to apply anti-icing products on bridges and overpasses to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement surface. The anti-icing products allow any ice layer to melt more quickly and reduce the amount of time required to restore the roads to a clear, dry state.
Some parts of Escambia County received rainfall Thursday night prior to the arrival of an arctic cold front. Officials feared that black ice might form on bridges and overpasses in Escambia County as a result.
Pictured: Escambia County work crews sand bridges. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Charged After Santa Rosa Shots Fired Incident, High Speed Chase
December 23, 2022
An Escambia County man is charged in connection with a shots fired incident in Navarre.
Grayson Zachary Eagan, 29, was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail late Thursday night. Charges against him included aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm from a vehicle, firing a weapon into vehicle, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, fleeing and eluding police, criminal mischief with property damage and trafficking methamphetamine.
About 9 a.m. Thursday, an individual in a black BMW shot at another vehicle at the Publix in Navarre. SRSO deputies located the suspect vehicle and a high speed chase ensued.
During the vehicle chase, spike strips were deployed without success. The suspect, later identified as Eagan, proceeded at “an unsafe speed”, and deputies lost sight of the BMW. Deputies later located the vehicle on Molina Street in Navarre.
Eagan remained in the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond Friday morning.
Camp Fire Century Classes Spread Christmas Cheer At Nursing Home
December 23, 2022
The Pre-K and three-year old classes from the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center visited the Century Health and Rehabilitation to spread some Christmas Cheer. The children sang carols for the residents. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ascend Reports 15,535 Gallon Cooling Tower Water Discharge
December 23, 2022
Ascend Performance materials reported the release of over 15,000 gallons of cooling tower water on Thursday.
According to a report filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protect, an “upset condition” led to an overflow in two cooling towers and a 15, 535 gallon discharge into a stormwater outfall between 5:55 and 7:20 a.m.
No further details were provided.
James Arthur Selzer
December 23, 2022
Mr. James Arthur Selzer, age 79, passed away, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Atmore AL; with his family by his bedside. He was born July 28, 1943, in Bradley, OK; and has resided in Little River, AL; most of his life. He was a member of Atmore Church of Christ and also served in the United States Navy.
Mr. Selzer enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed nature, especially when searching for rocks and arrowheads. He enjoyed gardening and cooking what he gathered out of his garden. He also enjoyed going fishing, crabbing, and telling good stories about both. He loved to get out with his portable saw mill and cut logs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Joseph (Ollie Bell Jones) Selzer, one son, James Arthur “Punkin” Selzer, four brothers, Charles Ray Selzer, Robert Lee Selzer, Earnest Gene Selzer, Roy Ben Selzer, and one sister, Dorothy Faye Neil.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Gayle Walker Selzer, of Little River, AL; two sons, William Joseph “Joey” (Carolyn) Selzer, of Little River, AL; Robert EuGene Selzer and partner Pedro Paz (Pops Mexican) of Mobile, AL; six grandchildren, Keith Selzer, Arica Selzer Gohagin, Kody Selzer, Jessica Clark, Gage Gades, Grant Gades, five great- grandchildren, Brody Selzer, Jase Gohagin, Riley Gohagin, Toby Selzer, Brayleigh Selzer, numerous nieces, nephews, and one sister-in law, Janice Selzer, of Lindsay, OK.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Whitmire Cemetery 8400 Whitmire Rd, Pensacola, FL; 32514 with Bro. Charles Selzer officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Special thanks from the family to Southern Care Hospice and to those who helped take care of him.
ECUA: Protect Your Pipes From Freezing Temperatures
December 23, 2022
There are steps that will protect household pipes from freezing temperatures External, exposed pipes are naturally the most likely to freeze. Here are tips from ECUA:
- Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas: Pipes located in unheated areas of your house, such as a garage or crawl space under the house or in the attic, are subject to freezing. If you have time to do this before freezing temperatures arrive, wrap these pipes with insulation materials made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found at most hardware stores or home improvement centers.
- Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses: Detach all hoses from faucets and allow them to drain. This prevents the water in the hose or pipe from freezing and bursting the faucet or pipe to which it is connected.
- Run a trickle of water: When forecasts call for sustained and/or severe freezing temperatures, run a thin trickle of water from the faucet furthest from the water line coming to your house. Usually, this is in a room at the back of the house or outside, in the yard. Allowing the water to circulate through your home’s plumbing helps to keep it from freezing. Some consider this a waste of water but the cost of the water used is extremely slight compared to repairing broken pipes and the resulting water damage.
- Remember the backflow preventer: Residents and business owners who have backflow preventers on their properties for water lines, fire lines, irrigation systems, and swimming pools need to protect their backflow preventers from freeze as well. Extended freezes can burst the body of the backflow assembly, rendering it useless. Wrap these pipes with insulation materials, made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found at most hardware stores or home improvement centers. If the device and the water line are not in use at this time (i.e., irrigation system or swimming pool lines), shut off the water supply line and drain the backflow device.
Thursday High Will Be In The 60s. Temps Plunge Into The Lower 20s Tonight.
December 22, 2022
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Temperatures will plunge in to the lower 20s tonight. And it will be even colder through Christmas.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Blustery, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.