Mobile Driver’s License, Tax Collector Services Were In Century Thursday
March 22, 2024
Driver’s license and other tax collector services were available in Century Thursday,, and MILO will be returning next month.
Mobile Licensing and Identification Office (MILO) is a fully functional tax collector office on wheels, offering a range of services. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration, receive a parking placard, transfer a title, pay property taxes, and apply for a business tax receipt. Written and driving tests are not available from the MILO unit.
MILO is scheduled to be back at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on April 18 and May 16.
Pictured: A citizens receives services at MILO at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on Thursday. NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Slight Chance Of A Friday Night Shower
March 22, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Choctaw Softball Gets Past Tate 2-1 (With Photo Gallery)
March 22, 2024
The Tate Lady Aggies fell 2-1 to Choctaw Thursday night at home.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Peyton Womack went seven innings for the Lady Aggies, surrendering two runs on four hits while striking out two and walking six.
Lacy Wilson, Kate Balagbagan, Blakely Campbell, and Peyton Womack each had one hit Tate.
Up next, the Lady Aggies will host Milton after spring break on April 4. The Strike Out Cancer Game that was set for March 22 has been rescheduled due to weather for April 5.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Third Republican Prefiles For Escambia Commission District 5
March 22, 2024
A third candidate has prefiled for Escambia County Commission District 5 race in the 2024 election.
John Taylor, Jr. of Jacks Branch Road filed his paperwork as a Republican Thursday morning with the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections.
Incumbent Steven Barry and James Hilburn have also prefiled.
Northview Beats Gulf Breeze 7-1
March 22, 2024
The Northview Chiefs beat the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 7-1 Thursday night in Gulf Breeze.
Jamison Gilman earned the win for the Lady Chiefs, giving up five hits and one run in seven innings, while striking out five and walking one.
Avery Stuckey and Chloe Ragsdale both had two hits for Northview. Ragsdale and Mikayla McAnally drove in two runs each for NHS.
Pictured: On their senior night, the Gulf Breeze Dolphins honored the senior Northview Chiefs. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Milton
March 22, 2024
Tate boys and girls tennis took wins over Milton Thursday. The boys won 7-0, going to 10-1 overall. The girls improved to 6-4 on the season with their 4-3 win. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ronnie Harvell
March 22, 2024
Ronnie Harvell, 69, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on March 18, 2024 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery, off Creighton Road in Pensacola, FL. The family will receive friends for visitation the night before from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, March 27, 2024.
Ronnie was born in Pensacola, FL to Chan and Evelyn Harvell on April 14, 1954. He went to school at Workman in Pensacola. He married Rhonda Ross on July 22, 1975 in Pensacola. He signed on with the Merchant Marines at the young age of 16. He sailed to Vietnam in support of US War ships in the south China Sea. He left the Merchant Marines after 8 years and went to work for Brown Marine as a welder, and later became the shipyard foreman after working there for 28 years. He then worked on off shore boats in the Gulf of Mexico for a few years. Upon his semi-retirement these last few years, he has been working with his son doing odd jobs to stay busy. Although he was a welder by trade, he was a master with ropes and knots.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris Taylor; brothers, Randy, Larry, and Kenneth Harvell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rhonda Ross; children, Darrell W. Harvell (Tracey), Ronnie L. Harvell (Ivy); special nieces, Karla, Tashia, Cindy; brother-in-law, Albert Taylor; and many other nieces, nephews, and his longtime friend, Butch Waters.
Pallbearers will include Darrell Harvell, Ronnie Harvell, Jimmy Alford, Ronnie Alford, Butch Waters, Jeff Harkey, and honorary pallbearers, Paul Pollak and Greg Thompson.
Ronnie so loved his family and spent much time with his two sons. He was a wonderful dad but was firm when he needed to be. He pushed his sons to do their best in life, anything less was not acceptable. He loved to fish and his 1993 Chevy 4×4 truck, which no one was allowed to touch. Next month, around his birthday, would be the 30-year anniversary of him buying it. His truck was his pride and joy. Even in his last days he made us promise to look after mom and don’t let anything happen to his truck.
The family of Ronnie Harvell wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr.’s and nurses of the Cardiology department at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL for their caring and excellent care given during his stay.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Northview Gets 3-2 Walk-Off Win Over T.R. Miller
March 22, 2024
The Northview Chiefs had a 3-2 walk-off win over T.R. Miller Thursday night in Bratt.
Starting pitcher Brady Smith gave up seven hits and two runs in six innings, striking out six and walking one. Grayden Sheffield surrendering zero hits, striking out one and walking two during a scoreless inning in relief.
Jayden White had two RBIs for Northview. Sheffield was 1-3 at the plate.
Up next, Northview will beat Pine Forest on March 28 and J.U. Blacksher on March 29.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Boil Water Notice Issued For Portion of Chemstrand Road And Area
March 21, 2024
THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED.
Due to a broken 12-inch water main, ECUA has issued a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of Chemstrand Road and the surrounding area.
Specifically, the boil water notice includes:
- Chemstrand Rd. (Address Range: 8702 – 9131)
- Camden Rd. (Address Range: 106-310)
- Topeka Rd. (Address Range: 207-301)
- Kaylyn Rd. (Address Range: 211-293)
- Lost Oak Dr.
- Beland Rd.
- Kokomo Rd.
- Bellington Rd.
- Arcadia Rd.
- Barker St.
- Fula Dr.
- Crum Ave.
- Danestar Dr.
- Sabrina Dr.
This story will be updated when the advisory has been lifted.
The notice was issued after a 6-inch water main was damaged by a contractor working in the area. Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Residents located in the specified boil water notice area are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use eight drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water, for water to be used for drinking or cooking purposes. Two independent bacteriological samples have been initiated and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible. This process routinely takes 48 hours and the notice will be rescinded at that time.
ECUA crews have completed the repairs and flushed out the lines. Residents within the area and nearby are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the utility work, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance.
Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Today’s Aggie Classic Schedule Released; Tate To Face Pace For Championship
March 21, 2024
The schedule has been released for the final day of the Aggie Classic.
The Tate Aggies will take on Pace at 7 p.m. Thursday at Tate High School for the championship. The complete schedule is in the graphic above, click to enlarge.