Kenneth Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Michael had sustained winds near 155 mph, just 2 mph below Category 5 as it made landfall near Panama City yesterday. It was the most powerful hurricane to hit the Florida Panhandle since record-keeping began in the 19th century. So far, one death has been…… MORE
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MISSING SWIMMER
The Navarre Press is reporting that a swimmer who went missing off Navarre Beach yesterday morning probably did not survive. Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh said witnesses saw the man – who was about 30 – enter the water around 9:30am, but he did not resurface and thE the search had turned into…… MORE
HURRICANE MICHAEL
At 400 AM CDT, the eye of Hurricane Michael is moving toward the north at 13 mph. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected this morning, with a turn toward the northeast this afternoon or tonight with an increase in forward speed. the eye of Michael is expected to move ashore over the Florida Panhandle later today, move…… MORE
NORTHWEST FLORIDA SCHOOL CLOSINGS
ESCAMBIA COUNTY – Escambia County public schools will be closed a half-day today and for the full day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10th. The University of West Florida and Pensacola State College will close at noon today and remain closed tomorrow. SANTA ROSA COUNTY – Santa Rosa County schools will be closed all day today and…… MORE
ESCAMBIA COUNTY SAND
Escambia County is offering sand for sandbags for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand will be available after 9 a.m. and distributed on a first come, first served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following eight locations: Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino Travis…… MORE
GULF POWER PREPARING
Gulf Power is preparing for Hurricane Michael. 500 line and tree-trimming workers are available through Southern Company and more than 1,700 people will be ready to go to work to restore power to customers. The company urges customers to charge cell phones, have plenty of water on hand and food stocks and heed any warnings…… MORE
ESCAMBIA COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration closes today for the November 6 general election. The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections office will offer extended hours from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. to allow voters to register. Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election, however, due to the Columbus Day holiday voters are getting an…… MORE
GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Florida Governor Scott has declared a State of Emergency for 26 counties as Tropical Storm Michael continues to strengthen. He said the State Emergency Operations Center will go to Level 1 emergency status and 5,500 Florida National Guard members are available for deployment, with 500 activated for preliminary preparations. The Florida Highway Patrol is preparing…… MORE
ECSO TO RESUME FUNERAL ESCORTS
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan said the Sheriff’s Office will resume funeral escorts later this month. He said the Department will begin phasing in funeral escorts on October 15th. Funeral escorts were eliminated last year due to lack of manpower and projected shortages. After a prolonged budget fight, a settlement was reached which allowed pay…… MORE
WEEKEND PEDESTRIAN FATAL
The Florida Highway Patrol said a pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night while walking on Old Palafox near Archer Road in Gonzalez. Troopers say 31-year-old Ronald Smedley of Milton, was walking on the northbound travel lane of the road around 8:30 when he was hit by an S.U.V. driven by 43-year-old Charles Kimbel, of…… MORE
