Republican Early Voting Turnout Apporaching 10% In Escambia County
March 12, 2024
Early voter turnout for the Republican Presidential Preference Primary in Escambia County was approaching 10% as polling places closed Monday ay evening.
There are 94,864 eligible Republican voters in Escambia County, and as of Tuesday turnout was 9.65%, or 9,150.
The busiest early voting location since last Saturday has been the Escambia County Extension Office in Cantonment with 536 early voters. The quietest has been the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century with just 19 early voters over two voting days.
Early voting will continue through Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following 10 locations:
- Molino Community Center, 6450 Highway 95A North, Molino
- Billy G. Ward Courthouse, 7500 N. Century Blvd, Pensacola
- Escambia County Extension Services, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82, 11000 University Parkway, Room 235, Pensacola
- Supervisor of Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor, Pensacola
- Main Library, 239 N. Spring Street, Pensacola
- Pensacola State College Building 17, 1000 College Pkwy, Pensacola
- Southwest Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway
- Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street, Pensacola
- Bellview Library, 6425 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
The Presidential Preference Primary is only available to voters registered in the Republican party. Florida is a closed primary state, which means voters can only vote in the party in which they are registered for primary elections.
Sunny, About 70 Tuesday, A Bit Warmer On Wednesday
March 12, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Take Stock in Children Accepting Applications From 6the And 7th Graders
March 12, 2024
Escambia County middle schools will be accepting applications for Take Stock in Children from eligible sixth and seventh grade students until April 24.
Take Stock in Children is a statewide program operating locally under the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, providing “college scholarships, mentors and hope” to deserving low-income students.
Applications are available from each middle school’s guidance office or can be printed from the Escambia School District Website at https://www.escambiaschools.org/ .
Students are selected in middle school through an application process based on financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens, meet income eligibility requirements, have grades of all C or better, and maintain good school attendance and behavior.
If selected, students and a parent sign an agreement that the student will remain drug-and crime-free, maintain good grades and behavior, and graduate high school. Graduates of the Take Stock in Children program earn a Florida Prepaid College Foundation Project STARS scholarship to help alleviate the cost of college.
The program benefits students by providing support services through a volunteer mentor who meets with the student weekly at the school, a college success coach who monitors student progress, and college readiness workshops.
Currently there are 147 Take Stock in Children students in grades 7-12, 70 in college, and there have been 153 college graduates to date. Statewide 97% of Take Stock students complete high school, 92% enroll in college, and 70% receive a college degree.
For more information about the application process, becoming a mentor, or donating toward scholarships, contact Sally Lee, Take Stock in Children Student Services Coordinator, 850-469-5458, slee@ecsdfl.us.
Local Unemployment Rate Increases
March 12, 2024
FloridaCommerce announced Monday that the Pensacola metro area private sector employment increased by 3.3% (+5,500 new jobs). The Pensacola area’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in January 2024, a 0.5 percentage point increase from the January 2023 rate of 2.9%.
FloridaCommerce announced that the Pensacola area labor force increased by 8,022, a 3.4% increase over the year in January 2024. The industries gaining the most jobs over the year were leisure and hospitality increasing, by 1,500 jobs; and education and health services, increasing by 1,300 jobs.
Florida’s private sector job growth rate increased by 0.4% (+37,900 jobs) in January 2024, double the national rate of 0.2% over the same period. Florida’s economic data continues to indicate economic stability and confidence among Florida’s workforce as the state’s labor force grew by 2.2% (+243,000) over the year in January 2024, faster than the national over-the-year rate of 0.8%, including 16,000 net new workforce participants in January 2024.
Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 39 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate was 3.7% for January 2024, 0.6 percentage point higher than Florida’s rate.
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
March 12, 2024
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their February Students Of The Month. They are Ryleigh Brown and AJ Glodfelter. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Woman Sentenced To 30 Years For Trafficking Meth In Escambia County
March 12, 2024
A Gulf Breeze woman has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for trafficking methamphetamine in Escambia County.
Angela Anderson was recently sentenced after being convicted in January. She . She must serve a minimum mandatory of 15 years in prison.
The Pensacola Police Department stopped Anderson in January 2023 for an expired registration in Escambia County, and a K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics in her vehicle. Oer 200 grams of methamphetamine were found in the center console.
During sentencing, the state argued that methamphetamine is one of Florida’s “most dangerous drugs and is destroying our communities. Judge Simon took note that the defendant had two hundred and seventeen grams of methamphetamine in her possession and was transporting that methamphetamine for sale to the citizens of Escambia County,” the State Attorney’s Office said.
Northview Beats Baker 5-2, Tate Tops Fort Walton
March 12, 2024
Monday night, the Northview Chiefs beeat Baker, and the Tate Aggies topped Fort Walton.
Northview 5, Baker 2
Jamison Gilman struck out 10 Baker batters as the Northview Chiefs beat the Gators 5-2 Monday on a cool evening in Bratt.
Gilman gave up five hits and a run while walking two in six innings.
Fore more photos from Baker at Northview, click here.
Mikayl McAnnally pitched one inning in relief for the Chiefs, allowing two hits, one run and striking out three.
Gilan was 2-4 at the plate to lead the Chiefs at bat. McAnnally, Chloe Ragsdale, Daviona Randolph, and Riley Brooks drove in one run each.
Northview stole seven total bases during the game, with Gilman and Brooks stealing multiple bases.
Choctaw will be at Northview on Thursday, and the Lady Chiefs will travel to Jay Friday night.
Tate 6, Fort Walton 4
The Tate Lady Aggies beat Fort Walton Beach 6-4 Monday night in Cantonment.
Jordan Smith earned the win for the Aggies in seven innings, surrendering nine hits and four runs while striking out one and walking two.
At bat for Tate, Peyton Womack led with three hits with four at bats. Kara Wine had three RBIs. and Smith was 2-4.
The Lady Aggies will host Pine Forest on Tuesday and travel to Niceville on Thursday.
Pictured above and below: The Northview Chiefs beat Baker 5-2 Monday night in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
March 11, 2024
Ransom Middle School has named their February Students of the Month. They are Dominic Gill and Gabriella Langham. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Week Begins With Nice Sunny Days, Cool Nights
March 11, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Group Living Facility Proposed For Molino
March 11, 2024
A group living facility acility is being proposed for Molino.
The facility would be located on 5.12 acres at 599 Meharg Road at the corner of Highway 95A.
According to a conditional use application filed with the Escambia County Development Review Committee, owner Austin Conner is seeking a conditional use for an existing 8,074 square foot home as phase one of the facility.
The second phase would entail the additional “guest home for additional space for group residents”, acording to the application.
The application does not specify how the facility will be used other than “adult family care facility” and “group living facility”.
