Sunny Today; Rain Showers (But No Snow) For Christmas Day
December 24, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Photos: Christmas Activities At Jim Allen Elementary
December 24, 2024
During December, the students at Jim Allen Elementary School celebrated the Christmas season with a variety of activities.
There was Polar Express Science in Ms. Rudd’s class, Grinch Day, Elf hats, Polar Express pajama day and more
For a big photo gallery, click here.
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Here’s The Christmas Closure And Trash Schedule You Need To Know
December 24, 2024
Escambia County
In observance of Christmas, Escambia County offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25:
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all departments)
West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
Escambia County Property Appraiser
Escambia County Tax Collector
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
Escambia County Extension Office
Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Waste Services Administration and Perdido Landfill
Escambia County Area Transit Administration
The Perdido Landfill will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Regular hours will resume Thursday, Dec. 26.
ECUA
Residential and commercial for Christmas – Wednesday, Dec. 25: Collection will be made on Thursday, Dec. 26. Thursday’s collections will be on Friday, and Friday’s collections will be on Saturday. ECUA offices will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
ECAT Bus Schedule
ECAT buses will run a modified schedule Tuesday, Dec. 24. The last bus will depart from ECAT at 5:30 p.m., and commuter route 60 will depart at 6 p.m. Service will not run Wednesday, Dec. 25. Regular service will resume Thursday, Dec. 26. The UWF Express Trolley will resume service Saturday, Jan. 4, and the campus trolleys will resume service Monday, Jan. 6.
Century
The Century Town Hall will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. The regular Wednesday trash pick up will be delayed to Thursday, Dec. 26.
Pictured: Palafox Place on a rainy December day. Photo by Kathy Boyle for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
The Tate Showband Can Wrap Your Gifts Today
December 24, 2024
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations through today from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.. Look for the tent at JCPenney on North Davis Highway, just outside the entrance closest to Academy Sports. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Special Kid-Friendly Food Distribution Today In Cantonment
December 24, 2024
A special kid-friendly Food Distribution will be held Tuesday afternoon at Carver Park in Cantonment.
The ready-to-eat items are general items that are easy for kids (or even seniors) to open or fix themselves without much prep work.
The event, sponsored by the Cantonment Improvement Committee, will take place on a first come, first served basis at the park, 208 Webb Street.
Letters To Santa From Byrneville Elementary Third Graders
December 24, 2024
NorthEscambia.com asked second and third grade students at Byrneville Elementary School to write letters to Santa. The letters have already been forwarded to Santa to make sure he knows all their special wishes.
Today, we are publishing letters from Diane deJarnette and Julie Luker’s third grade classes.
For all of the third grade letters, click here.
For Monday’s post with the second grade letters, click here.
Reminder: Santa And Mrs. Claus On A Fire Truck This Morning In Century, Byrneville
December 24, 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Claus will take a last minute trip through Century and Byrneville on Tuesday morning, December 24, with the Century Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue.
For a detailed map of the route, click or tap here. Once the map loads, click on the description to expand the entire route.
The trip begins at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Along the way, Santa will make stops at the Byrneville Community Center and in front of the college on Hecker Road.
File photos.
Paula Jean Langford
December 24, 2024
Paula Jean Langford of Molino, Florida; beloved wife, mother, and grandmother; passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. She was born in Pensacola on August 6, 1954, to Paul and Geraldine Houston.
In 1971 she married the love of her life Collen Langford Jr. During their 53 years together, they had the tremendous honor and opportunity to travel and serve in many duty stations throughout Collen’s Navy service. During this time Paula and Collen raised their two wonderful sons. She served for many years as a teacher’s assistant and office aide for Escambia County Schools and later she retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office where she worked alongside her husband.
Paula was active in her church, the Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church. Her love and light will be greatly missed by the congregation. Her family is comforted by the knowledge that Paula was at peace in her relationship with the Lord; she wanted all of her friends and family to know that as she enters the gates of heaven “I’ll be young again when I get over there. No more illness or pain. Thank you, Jesus, for saving my soul.”
She is survived by her loving husband Collen; her sons, Dennis (Christina) Langford and Collen III (Jodie) Langford; her four beautiful grandchildren, Dominick, Allison, Sadie, and Jack; sister, Sue Hill; and brothers, Patrick and Randall Houston.
A service will be held to honor Paula on December 30, 2024, at The Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church 2690 Jacks Branch Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 at 12 pm, followed immediately by a reception and celebration of her life in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Paula’s name to The Lathram Chapel.
Cause Of ‘Major’ Fire At Ascend Remains Under Investigation
December 23, 2024
A large column of thick, dark smoke could be seen for miles Sunday evening from when what was described by local officials as a “major” fire broke out at Ascend Performance Materials in Gonzalez, according to local officials.
Multiple Escambia County Fire Rescue units responded to the plant on Old Chemstrand Road to assist Ascend’s staff firefighters, according to Davis Wood, Escambia County Fire Rescue public information office
Wood said no evacuations were ordered, and there was no immediate danger to surrounding neighborhoods.
“A fire was reported in one of our operating units,” Osama Khalifa, director of corporate communications and government affairs told NorthEsambia.com Sunday evening. “Our on-site fire department responded to the scene. Additionally, we called the Escambia County Fire Rescue for assistance responding. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported. All Ascend personnel have been safely accounted for.”
Khalifa said there was no immediate threat to the nearby community. He said the company was still working to determine the cause of the fire.
Additional information obtained by NorthEscambia.com indicated that the fire was in a multi-story building. After the fire was declared to be out, ECFR cews have remained on scene for follow-up and clean-up operations.
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Letters To Santa From Byrneville Elementary Second Graders
December 23, 2024
NorthEscambia.com asked second and third grade students at Byrneville Elementary School to write letters to Santa. The letters have already been forwarded to Santa to make sure he knows all their special wishes.
Today, we are publishing letters from Hope Linton’s and Susan Moorhead’s second grade classes. We will publish the third grade letter on Tuesday.
For all the second grade letters, click here.
The wishes included: Xbox, a big doll house (and dolls), a drone with cameras, paint and craft supplies, teddy bears, Legos, bikes and more.
NorthEscambia.com, images, click to enlarge.
