Ribbon Cut On New Navy Federal Recreation Center
November 8, 2023
Navy Federal Credit Union celebrated the completion of its most recent addition with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday The Navy Federal Recreation Center, which is located on the west side of Navy Federal’s Beulah Campus along Nine Mile Road, will be ready for team members and the community to enjoy on Monday, November 13th.
“It is an honor to have this opportunity to give back to the community at large, and we are thankful for the partners and local leaders who helped us make this happen, many of whom have been invited to join us for the ribbon cutting,” said Kara Cardona, executive vice president of Navy Federal’s Greater Pensacola Operations. “To provide an outdoor area for our employees and the community to exercise, go for a walk, or find a place to reflect during the day, gives me great joy. The opening of the Recreation Center is the perfect way to commemorate our 20 years as Greater Pensacola Operations. We started with 30 employees and have grown to nearly 10,000.
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The Navy Federal Recreation Center offers a variety of ways for people to enjoy the outdoors. The facility features walking trails, recreation fields, a basketball court, a volleyball court, pickleball courts, yoga space, a pavilion, and open spaces.
Navy Federal purchased the property in 2019 with a focus on facilitating quality-of-life improvements, amenities, and job growth. Navy Federal committed to the creation of 300 new jobs (fulfilled in 2021) and also agreed to provide public access to the recreation area.
“We can’t wait to see our employees and community members using our Recreation Center,” said Chelsea Scott, recreation center manager at Navy Federal. “Our walking trails and open spaces will be available for use during the park’s operating hours of 6 am to 9 pm daily. The public will have the ability to reserve specific amenities during the evenings and weekends in the coming weeks.”
A Recreation Center website where members of the community will be able to reserve areas of the Recreation Center will be available to the public in early December. Reservable areas will include the pavilion, multipurpose field, basketball court, volleyball court, pickleball courts, and a variety of lawns.
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Cantonment Rotary Presents ‘Service Above Self’ Award To Packy Mitchell
November 8, 2023
Wednesday, the Cantonment Rotary Club presented the “Service Above Self” award to Packy Mitchell, a long time Cantonment area resident. Michell has helped with the Miracle League, Tate High School athletics and his church. Pictured (L-R) Cantonment Rotary President Dustin Vaughn, Packy Mitchell, Tim Godwin and Jim Prim. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Incumbent Chris Jones Prefiles For Another Term As Escambia County Property Appraiser
November 8, 2023
Incumbent Chris Jones prefiled Wednesday as a candidate for Escambia County Property Appraiser Jones prefiled as a Decmocrat for the 2024 election.
Escambia County Partners with Waterfront Rescue For Community Cold Weather Shelter
November 8, 2023
Escambia County has partnered with Waterfront Rescue Mission to establish a consistent cold weather sheltering plan for the community, providing free shelter options for men, women and children to stay during cold weather events.
Through the partnership, Waterfront Rescue Mission will be the central receiving point for anyone in need of emergency shelter when the temperature drops to 40 degrees or less. Waterfront will coordinate with other partner agencies including ReEntry Alliance Pensacola to ensure anyone needing cold weather shelter can be accommodated.
Escambia County and Waterfront Rescue Mission hosted a Cold Weather Community Forum today, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Waterfront Rescue Mission facility, providing an opportunity for productive conversation between community partners. Approximately 60 people attended the forum, including representatives from shelters, homeless outreach organizations, local law enforcement, and numerous community partners working together to address cold weather sheltering needs in Escambia County.
“Extreme cold weather can impact anyone, including children and families who are living in their car or in a tent, with little to no protection from the cold,” Escambia County Emergency Manager Travis Tompkins said. “Our goal through this partnership is to provide shelter from the cold to anyone in our community who needs it, regardless of their life circumstances. We greatly appreciate Waterfront for approaching Escambia County about working together to establish a plan for more consistent cold weather sheltering in our community.”
During declared cold weather events, men can stay at Waterfront Rescue Mission at no charge, and Waterfront will work with REAP to house women and children overnight. If no accommodation can be made, Waterfront will still shelter anyone during cold weather emergencies.
Waterfront Rescue Mission also operates as a Day Resource Center Monday-Friday under normal circumstances, but it will be open 24 hours a day during cold weather events to serve as a warming center for anyone who needs to get out of the cold.
“I am grateful to God, He has given Waterfront the resources to shelter people in our community,” Waterfront President Clay Romano said. “Our goal is to work in cooperation with other service providers to ensure that people are safe during cold weather events.”
Escambia County and Waterfront Rescue Mission are seeking volunteers willing to assist with shelters during cold weather events, along with donations such as blankets, jackets, socks and more.
Chance Of Rain Moving Into Our Forecast By Friday
November 8, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Veterans Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Academy Street In Century Will Be Closed On Saturday
November 8, 2023
Academy Street in Century will be closed Saturday, November 11 from 1-7 p.m. due to a Fall Festival at Tabernacle Baptist Church, according to the Town of Century.
FWC To Conduct Partial Drawdown of Bear Lake In Santa Rosa County Beginning This Month
November 8, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Forest Service – Blackwater River State Forest are working on a brief drawdown of Bear Lake beginning in November and ending in March of 2024. This partial drawdown, or lowering of lake water levels, will allow for shoreline nuisance aquatic vegetation control. The lake will not close to fishing during this brief wintertime drawdown.
Bear Lake is a 107-acre artificial impoundment constructed in 1959, opened to fishing in 1961 and designated as a Fish Management Area. Bear Lake is in northeast Santa Rosa County within the Blackwater River State Forest, approximately two miles east of Munson on State Road 4.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
November 8, 2023
Ransom Middle School has named their Students of the Month for October. They are Brantley Rutledge and Ja’lisa McCall. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Make Your Appointment Now To Let The Miracle League Fry Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 8, 2023
Now is the time to reserve your spot to have the Miracle League of Pensacola fry your Thanksgiving turkey.
A minimum of $30 per turkey or turkey breast is necessary to help cover costs, and any additional donation will benefit the Miracle League of Pensacola.
Call (850) 631-0203 with questions or to schedule your appointment (leave a message if no answer). Walk-ups are welcome, but reservations should be made early as the number of time slots is limited and appointments take priority.
There are a few things to remember after scheduling an appointment. Completely thaw your turkey, removing all of the inside packaging and giblets. Write down exactly how much your turkey weighs so it is fried perfectly and take it to the Miracle League Park at 555 East Nine Mile Road at your appointment time between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. And be on time for your appointment.
Individuals interested in volunteering should also call (850) 631-0203.
Escambia County Commission Cancels COW Workshop, November Regular Meeting
November 8, 2023
The Escambia County Commission has canceled the Thursday, Nov. 9 planned Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. The Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, originally scheduled for 9 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 14, has also been canceled.
The COW is a workshop type meeting held for commission discussion, but no votes are taken.
The BOCC will hold their nxt regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.