‘Major’ Fire Reported At Ascend, Fire Now Out
December 22, 2024
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A “major” fire was reported just before 5:30 Sunday evening at Ascend Performance Materials in Gonzalez, according to local officials.
According to Davis Wood, Escambia County Fire Rescue public information officer, multiple Escambia fire units responded to the plant to assist Ascend’s staff firefighters.
Wood said no evacuations were ordered, and there was no immediate danger to surrounding neighborhoods.
Additional information obtained by NorthEscambia.com indicated that the fire was in a multi-story building, and the fire has now been declared to be out. Crews have remained on scene for follow-up and clean-up operations.
There have been no injuries reported.
We are awaiting more information from Ascend and will update this story as soon as possible.
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Sunny, Cool Sunday
December 22, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Today: Parades In Century And Cottage Hill; Flomaton Grinch Movie Night; and Gift Wrapping Opportunities
December 21, 2024
Century Christmas Parade
The Century Christmas Parade will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The parade begins in the 400 block of Hecker Road to Mayo , to Front, to Jefferson, to Pond, the Jefferson Avenue loop to Jefferson to Highway 4, ending at Anthony Pleasant Park
Cottage Hill Christmas Parade
The Cottage Hill community Christmas parade will be at 3 p.m. Saturday. It will travel Wishbone to Clymil, to Eden to Virecent to Williams Ditch, around Hollow Point to Parker to McKenzie, ending at Eastman. Look for a low show from Santa and the Grinch.
Flomaton Movie Night The Grinch
The Town of Flomaton will host a movie night with a show the animated “The Grinch” in downtown Flomaton on Saturday, December 21. Food will be available at 5:30 p.m., and the movie will being at 6:00. Bring a blanket or seat and dress warmly for the outdoor event.
Gift Wrapping Station at the Molino Library
The Molino library will host a one day DIY gift wrapping station on Saturday for members of the community to use to wrap presents with worrying about prying eyes! The library is located at 6450-A Hwy 95 A, in Molino.
Tate Showband of the South Gift Wrapping
The Tate High School Showband of the South is holding a gift wrapping fundraiser through Tuesday, December 24, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. Band members will be under the tent at JCPenney on the sidewalk near Academy Sports, located at 7171 N. Davis Highway in Pensacola.
It’s The First Day Of Winter: Cold Saturday; Freezing Tonight
December 21, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Here’s The Complete College Football TV Schedule For The Next Week
December 21, 2024
Here is the college football schedule for the next week and where to watch the games.
All times are Central.
Saturday, Dec. 21
- No. 10 SMU at No. 4 Penn State (College Football Playoff first round) | 11 a.m. | TNT/Max
- North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State (FCS semifinals) | 11 a.m. | ABC
- Mount Union vs. Johns Hopkins (DIII semifinals) | 11 a.m. | ESPN+
- Valdosta State vs. Ferris State (DII championship game in McKinney, Texas) | 1 p.m. | ESPN2
- Montana State vs. South Dakota (FCS semifinals) | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
- North Central (IL) vs. Susquehanna (DIII semifinals) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
- No. 16 Clemson at No. 3 Texas (College Football Playoff first round) | 3 p.m. | TNT/Max
- No. 7 Tennessee at No. 6 Ohio State (College Football Playoff first round) | 7 p.m. | ABC/ESPN
Monday, Dec. 23
- Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA (Myrtle Beach Bowl) | 10 a.m. | ESPN
- Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN
Tuesday, Dec. 24
- South Florida vs. San Jose State (Hawai’i Bowl) | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Thursday, Dec. 26
- Pitt vs. Toledo (GameAbove Sports Bowl) | 1 p.m. | ESPN
- Rutgers vs. Kansas State (Rate Bowl) | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN
- Arkansas State vs. Bowling Green (68 Ventures Bowl) | 8 p.m. | ESPN
Friday, Dec. 27
- Navy vs. Oklahoma (Armed Forces Bowl) | 11 a.m. | ESPN
- Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt (Birmingham Bowl) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
- Arkansas vs. Texas Tech (Liberty Bowl) | 6 p.m. | ESPN
- No. 21 Syracuse vs. Washington State (Holiday Bowl) | 7 p.m. | FOX
- USC vs. Texas A&M (Las Vegas Bowl) | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN
Down Near Freezing Friday Night
December 20, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Escambia Schools Winter Christmas Begins Today With Early Release
December 20, 2024
Friday, December 20 will be a half-day for students as Christmas break begins.
“We will be implementing a half-day schedule on Friday, December 20,” said ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “We hope all of our students, staff and their families can get some much-deserved rest and relaxation and we look forward to seeing everyone after the new year.”
On all half days, schools will serve lunch and regular transportation will be provided. For more information or questions about your school’s specific release time, please contact the school.
Teachers return to work on Monday, January 6, 2025, and students return on Tuesday, January 7.
Santa To Visit The Molino Library This Evening
December 19, 2024
Santa will make a special stop at the Molino Library this evening from 5:30 until 6:30.
Bring a camera (or a phone) for photos with Santa as he listens to those special Christmas wish lists.
There will be special activities for kids as they wait to visit Santa. The Molino Library is located in the Molino Community Center, 6450-A Highway 95A in Molino.
For a photo gallery of a recent Santa visit at the Century Library, click here.
Santa has several visits planned to other West Florida Public Library locations.
Molino Library
- Thursday, December 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Pensacola Library
- Saturday, December 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Southwest Library
- Friday, December 20, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Pictured: Santa visited with children recently at the Century Library. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cooler Weather Returns; Around 40 Tonight
December 19, 2024
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Driver’s License, Tag, Tax Collector Services Today In Century
December 19, 2024
Driver’s license and other tax collector services will be available today in Century.
The Escambia County Tax Collector will be at the:
- Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on Thursday, December 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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.
The Billy G. Courthouse is at 7500 North Century Boulevard.
Pictured: The Escambia Tax Collector’s MILO at the Walnut Hill Community Center earlier this year. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.