ECAT Service Suspended For Wednesday
April 10, 2024
Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) has suspended all services, including the UWF trolleys, for Wednesday, April 10 due to potential severe weather. ECAT administrative offices and customer service will also be closed April 10. Regular service will resume Thursday, April 11.
Escambia County Community Transportation (ECCT) will suspend service on Wednesday, except for dialysis and life-sustaining services. ECCT will resume service Thursday, April 11.
For questions or more information, contact ECAT at (850) 595-3228.
Military Appreciation Night: Tate Defeats Navarre 6-5
April 10, 2024
Tate defeated the Navarre Raiders 6-5 Tuesday on the Aggies’ Military Appreciation Night in Cantonment.
Neal Croom earned the win for Tate, giving up five hits and four runs in five and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking two. Zane Warrington went for one inning and Nate Conners for one-third of an inning in relief, each giving up one hit.
Cole McNair went 3-3 with three RBIs, and Ketch King went 2-2 for the Aggies. C Hassell added one hit with one RBI.
Tate honored military members Tuesday night and provided free entry with a military identification.
Up next, the Aggies will be at Pace for a 7:00 game Friday night.
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Cantonment Lodge Holds Educator Appreciation Event
April 10, 2024
Cantonment Masonic Lodge #322 recently held an educator appreciation event.
They invited multiple educators from the community to join them for dinner just to say thanks for all that they do for our children and youth, according to organizers. District Deputy Grand Master Juanito Augustin joined the event.
“The brothers are always looking for ways to give back to their community and what better way than to join hands with those reaching the youth daily, tell them thank you, and find more ways to partner together in the future,” Robert Mann said.
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Tate Tennis Boys And Girls Defeat Washington
April 10, 2024
Tate High Aggies boys and girls tennis teams earned wins over Washington High Tuesday. The boys won 6-1, and the girls won 4-3. Thursday, Aggies tennis will host their last regular season match against Pace. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Blanked By Biscuits In First Loss of Season
April 10, 2024
written by Erik Bremer
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos began their road schedule with a shutout loss on Tuesday night, falling 9-0 to the Montgomery Biscuits.
Jonathan Bermúdez (L, 0-1) allowed only two runs over 5.0 innings, but things got out of hand in an ugly seven-run sixth inning against the Pensacola bullpen.
Eight Montgomery hits, four of which glanced off the gloves of Blue Wahoos infielders, made for a rocky season debut for reliever Josan Méndez in the frame.
The Pensacola offense managed only five hits, all singles, against the Montgomery pitching staff. Ben Peoples (W, 1-0) pitched 5.0 scoreless innings in his Double-A debut.
Paul McIntosh was a bright spot for the Blue Wahoos, going 2-for-4 to increase his batting average to .462 through the season’s first four games.
Free Sand For Flood Prep Available In Escambia County
April 9, 2024
Escambia County has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas in advance of possible severe storms on Wednesday.
Winds will increase throughout the day on Wednesday, and Escambia County can expect to see wind gusts outside of severe storms of over 50 mph, and up to 80 mph during severe storms. Flash and minor river flooding are possible, with rainfall amounts of 2-4 inches expected and locally higher amounts around 6-8 inches.
The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297A
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School -available on northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.
Pictured: Sand as seen at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Schools To Be Closed Wednesday Due To Weather Threat; Early Release In Santa Rosa
April 9, 2024
All Escambia County (FL) public schools and district offices will be closed, and all extra-curricular activities canceled on Wednesday, April 10, due to the threat of possible severe weather.
The National Weather Service forecasts severe weather moving through the area mid-day Wednesday, bringing with it the potential for high winds in certain portions of the county which could impact bus travel, , and bring severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash flooding. In an abundance of caution, all schools and district offices will be closed and all extra-curricular activities canceled.
“We anticipate normal district operations will resume on Thursday, April 11,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we’ll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”
Santa Rosa County school will follow an early release schedule on Wednesday. Community Schools Latchkey/After-School Programs and all extracurricular activities, to include practices, games, and events, have been canceled for Wednesday evening. It is anticipated that schools will be in session on Thursday, April 11.
All Escambia County school in Alabama will be released at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. All extra-curricular activities including games and practices will be cancelled or rescheduled.
Enhanced Threat Of Severe Weather On Wednesday
April 9, 2024
There is an enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk for severe weather on Wednesday. Potential threats include destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, tornadoes some of which could be strong, and quarter size hail.
The most likely period of severe weather will be between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m.
In addition to severe storms, flash flooding will be possible Wednesday with much of the forecast area receiving 2 to 4 inches of rain. Some localized totals could exceed 6 inches.
There is a wind advisory and flood watch in effect for Wednesday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Design Underway For New Carver Park Community Center
April 9, 2024
Design plans are underway for a new county community center in Cantonment.
The proposed 3,200 square feet modular building will be located in Carver Park at Webb and Washington streets.
For nearly a decade, the very active Cantonment Improvement Committee has operated from a much smaller 600 square feet building that was dedicated as the Carver Park Resource Center. They have used the small space for computer instruction, food distributions, after-school programs, and meetings.
Escambia County earmarked $1.6 million of RESTORE funding last year for a new Carver Park Community Center. Last month, the county commission awarded a $216,195 contract to Dean Design Build, Inc. to design the new pre-manufactured modular building like the one recently completed at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park.
The preliminary site design is done and is set for a pre-application meeting on Wednesday with the Escambia County Development review committee.
The new facility will be located in the area of the existing Carver Park Resource Center and will be capable of accommodating a medium to large dividable meeting room, a warming kitchen, office space, a computer area and a storage room that can be utilized for food distribution, according to the county.
“I’m proud of another substantial county investment in the Carver Park community,” Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said. ” I could not be more thankful for the Cantonment Improvement Committee and all the positive changes they’ve spearheaded in their community over the last ten plus years.
“I can’t wait to see all the good work they will do and all the lives they will change in the new facility,” Barry continued.
The site plan also shows a new parking area with a drive-thru covered 12×12 canopy at the rear of the building. The current resource building will be moved and remain on site.
Pictured: The site design concept for a new Carver Park Community Center in Cantonment. Pictured inset: The 2015 ribbon cutting of the current Carver Park Resource Center. Pictured below: U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz meets with local citizens inside the current cramped resource center in 2018. Pictured bottom: The new Carver Park Community Center will be a modular building like the one recently completed at Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park pictured during SEC soccer games on Saturday, April 6, 2024. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview And Beulah Middle FFA Chapters, Tate FFA Advisor Finalists For State Awards
April 9, 2024
Two local FFA chapters and one advisor were announced Monday as finalists for state FFA awards.
Beulah Middle School and Northview High School FFA chapters have been named finalists for the 2024 Chapter Agriculture Advocacy Award. Formerly the Food for America program, this program is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level.
Melissa Gibbs of the Tate High School FFA has been named a finalist for the Timothy H. Cribbs Advisor of the Year. The purpose of the FFA Advisor of the Year award is to recognize educators who have made a positive difference in the lives of their students. Individuals nominated must have taught for at least three years and have provided outstanding service to their FFA chapter, agricultural industry, and agricultural education.
State winners will be announced during the 96th annual Florida FFA state Convention in Orlando this June.
Pictured: The recent Fresh from Florida event at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
