Chance of Rain Wednesday And Thursday
April 25, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Reminder: 10,000 Pound Food Giveaway This Afternoon In Cantonment
April 25, 2023
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a drive-thru 10,000 pound food giveaway Tuesday afternoon, April 25 at Carver Park on Webb Street.
The food distribution will begin at 3 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. People should line up their vehicles, single file on Webb Street facing north; food will be loaded into vehicles. Identification is required.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Driver’s License Services, Vehicle Registration Available In Century Today
April 25, 2023
The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will be available in Century today.
FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. 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 and apply, renew or replace disabled parking placards. Written and driving tests are not available from the FLOW unit.
Vehicle registrations can be renewed up to three months and driver licenses up to 18 months in advance of expiration.
The FLOW mobile office will be at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 North Century Boulevard on Tuesday, April 25 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Citizens using the FLOW services are encouraged to visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com and click the “What Do I Bring” button for information on what is needed for these services. Staff from the tax collector’s office will be on hand to answer all FLOW service questions and questions concerning all other tax collector services such as property tax, business tax receipts, concealed weapons licensing, etc.
Pictured: The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office at the courthouse in Century last year. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jefferson Homers, Pitches Complete Game As Northview Destroys Milton 17-3
April 25, 2023
With an 11-run fifth inning, the Northview Chiefs beat Milton 17-3 Monday night in Milton.
Jamarkus Jefferson pitched a complete run-ruled five inning game, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out four.
Jefferson had a homer in the fifth for the Chiefs and went 2-4. Josh Landis was also 2-4 on the night. Kaden Odom, Rustin Pope, Tyler Shaw, Ethan Collier, Trent Knighton and Cason Burkett had one hit each.
Northview will host Niceville Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in their final regular season game of the year.
Photos by Brystal Rhodes for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Town Manager? Mayor? Century Council To Begin Deep Dive Into Charter
April 24, 2023
The Century Town Council will begin a deep dive into their charter and needed revisions this week.
The Century Charter Review Committee worked about three years, including pandemic delays, to create a new charter that was submitted to the town council to review and possibly place on an upcoming ballot. The town attorney also completed a differing draft.
In a series of meetings over the next several months, the council will review the old charter line by line, along with the charter review committee’s draft, and perhaps some of the draft presented by the attorney. The lawyer won’t take part at first, in order to save money, but he will review the council’s eventual final draft for legality.
The council has expressed a general consensus against a town manager, instead supporting a strong mayor and council.
A charter review workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Century Town Hall and is open to the public.
The Century town charter is the document that establishes the town, outlines its powers and spells out how it should operate. The charter has not been updated in almost 40 years, and that often creates problems in the operation of the town.
Pictured top: Century council member Shelisa McCall addresses town attorney Matt Dannheisser recently. Pictured inset: Dannheisser explains the charter to the town council. Pictured below: Council member Sandra McMurray-Jackson and council President Luis Gomez, Jr. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Reminder: Recycling Is On Hold, But ECUA Still Wants You To Stay In The Separation Habit
April 24, 2023
About 10 days ago, ECUA announced that their recycling facility will not be processing mixed recyclables for several weeks due to a “staff turnover”; instead, the recyclables are going into the landfill.
But ECUA is continuing to ask customers “to separate materials for recycling, as usual, to remain in that practice,” ECUA Public Information Office Nathalie Bowers said. “In a similar vein, ECUA will continue to collect recycling cans with a recycling collection vehicle, as it normally does.”
ECUA estimated that recycling center operations will be back to normal by mid-May.
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Pensacola Airport Travelers Advised To Arrive Two Hours Early As TSA Upgrades Begin
April 24, 2023
Pensacola International Airport travelers are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early to go through the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint starting Monday, April 24, when TSA will begin replacing baggage screening equipment.
TSA will take one lane at a time out of service, replacing the current screening equipment with modern CT scanner technology that will improve the accuracy of scans, reduce the number of bags diverted for manual screening, and improve passenger throughput.
Each lane will take about three weeks for the equipment installation, so construction areas are expected to remain in the TSA checkpoint through the summer. This schedule was determined by TSA based on the availability of the equipment and contractor.
TSA will staff the checkpoint to maximize passenger screening during peak hours.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
April 24, 2023
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for March. They are Ayden Starr and Shelby Kent, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary Students Vote For Their Favorite Books
April 24, 2023
Students at Jim Allen Elementary School recently had the opportunity to vote for their favorite books from the Sunshine State Readers list.
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections provided official ballots, voting booths, tabulation machines and “Future Voter” stickers.
Voting ended in a tie between Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston and Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer by Gillian Goerz with 10 votes each. The other top vote getter was Measuring Up by Lily Lamotte with eight votes.
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High Near 75 Monday, Rain By Midweek
April 24, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74.