Chance Of Afternoon Showers, Heat Advisory For Friday
August 2, 2024
A heat advisor is in effect again Friday for a heat index reaching up to 110 degrees.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
30,000 Pounds Of Food, Backpacks To Be Distributed Saturday Morning At Olive Baptist
August 2, 2024
Rep. Michelle Salzman and partners will host a Back to School Food Distribution and Backpack Giveaway Saturday at Olive Baptist Church.
The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. Vehicles should not line up earlier than 7 a.m. There will be a designated area for walk-ups.
There will be 30,000 pounds of food for the first 400 families. Backpacks will be available on a first come first served basis with a limit of two per vehicle.
Olive Baptist Church is located at 1836 East Olive Road in Pensacola.
Pictured: A 2023 food giveaway and backpack distribution was held at Gonzalez Baptist Church. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Lowder Quiets Wahoos In 2-1 Loss To Lookouts
August 2, 2024
written by Erik Bremer
One night after hammering out 36 runs in a doubleheader sweep, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos were kept largely quiet by the Chattanooga Lookouts in a 2-1 loss on Thursday night.
Rhett Lowder (W, 3-4), the reigning Southern League Pitcher of the Week, worked 6.0 innings of three-hit, one-run ball to earn the win for Chattanooga. Pensacola’s lone run came on a solo homer from Cody Morissette in the fifth inning.
The Lookouts jumped ahead against Pensacola starter Jeff Lindgren (L, 1-3) in the second inning as Nick Northcut hit his league-leading 21st home run of the season. They added another run in the fourth on an RBI single from Jack Rogers.
Pensacola threatened in the seventh, but both Shane Sasaki and Morissette were thrown out attempting to steal after reaching base against reliever Luis Mey. Patrick Weigel (S, 4) worked around a two-out walk to lock down the save in the ninth.
The series in Chattanooga continues on Friday. First pitch from AT&T Field is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. CT,
Lois Montel
August 2, 2024
Mrs. Lois Montel, age 81, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Atmore, AL. She resided in Montgomery, AL; for many years before moving to Atmore, AL; the past 15 years. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church services so much.
Mrs. Montel enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them in sporting events. She was self-appointed “Mayor” of The Meadows and enjoyed interacting with the people there. She loved listening to gospel music and sitting with the elderly. She was a big “Alabama Football Fan and “Atlanta Braves Fan”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lavon (Bertha Jackson) Brooks, husband, Daniel Montel, and one sister, Sue Wooten.
She is survived by her one son, Rusty (Jean) Montel, of Huxford, AL; one daughter, Teresa Eveline Montel (Jimmy) Stanton, of Century, FL; three brothers, Robert (Patricia) Brooks, of Montgomery, AL; Micky (Carol) Brooks, of Montgomery, AL; Johnny Brooks, of Sulphur, LA; two sisters, Donna (Carl) Smith, of Brownwood, TX; Jane (Dr. Jeff) Snyder, of Tallahassee, FL; five grandchildren, Aaron Rodgers; Jessika Bennett; Craig Montel; Josh Montel; Tyler Lessard; eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Catawba Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 3:30 PM until service time at 4:30 PM at Unity Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be John Johnson, Wayne Baker, David Zigler, Brandon Strawbridge, Tim Wilkinson, and Noel Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
DeSantis Declares State Of Emergency In Florida
August 1, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday afternoon declared a state of emergency in Escambia, Santa Rosa and 52 other counties in advance of potential storm in the Gulf of Mexico.
The order references current projections showing that tropical disturbance Invest 97L may strengthen into a tropical depression “over the weekend and early next week over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Peninsula.”
“WHEREAS, based on meteorological reports, there is significant threat of heavy rainfall over most of the State of Florida, with the possibility of at least twelve (12) inches of rainfall over the next seven (7) days,” the order said.
The order says that heavy rain may last a long time and lead to “flash flooding, river flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, and gusty winds.” DeSantis also stated in the order that infrastructure including major roadways, schools, hospitals, airports and power grids.
Current conditions may mean that if Invest 97L makes landfall in Florida, it could make some river flooding last for weeks, the governor stated
“The incoming heavy rainfall, flooding, and gusty winds will cause widespread power outages due to downed trees and powerlines,” he said.
Canceled: Silver Alert For Missing Escambia County Woman
August 1, 2024
This silver alert has been canceled, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Further details were not released.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has issued a silver alert for a missing 63-year -old Escambia County woman.
Diana Brandy Shannon was last seen Thursday in the 8300 block of Vickie Street in the Ensley area. She was last seen driving a white 2006 Dodge Caravan with Florida Tag# QQSY56.(actual vehicle pictured below). She is 5’0”, 188 pounds and mae be wearing glasses. She may be in need of medical attention, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone with information is asked to call the ECSO at (850) 436-9620 or 911.
Free Sand For Storm Prep Available In Escambia County
August 1, 2024
Escambia County has free sand available for residents living in flood prone areas in advance of a system potentially moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
The sand is available on a first come, first served basis at the following locations:
- John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park – 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Don Sutton Park – 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
- Travis M. Nelson Park - 4541 Highway 4, Bratt
- Equestrian Center – 7750 Mobile Highway
- Escambia County Road Department – 601 Highway 297A
- Brent Athletic Park – 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
- Ferry Pass Middle School -available on northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
- Baars Field Athletic Park – 13001 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Sandbags are usually available for purchase at home improvement and hardware stores.
Pictured: Sand at Travis M. Nelson Park in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tropical Disturbance Likely to Move Toward The Gulf
August 1, 2024
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a well-defined tropical wave over Hispaniola that now has a 70% chance of development over the next week.
Development of this system should be slow to occur during the next day or so while it moves west-northwestward over portions of the Greater Antilles. However, environmental conditions are forecast to be more conducive
for development after the wave passes the Greater Antilles, and a tropical depression is likely to form this weekend or early next week over the eastern Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Peninsula
It’s too soon to say if this system will have any impacts across our local area.
What you can do now:
- Monitor the forecasts over the coming days.
- Review your family’s hurricane plans.
- Update or refresh your emergency supply kit (especially if you already ate all your snacks).
We will keep you updated on development and any local impacts here on NorthEscambia.com.
Forest Service Grant To Establish Arboretum At Byrneville Community Park
August 1, 2024
A Florida Forest Service grant will be used to tree arboretum at the Byrneville Community Park.
Escambia County received a $23,650 Forest Service grant for the project. There will be 43 native trees planted at the park, which is located by the Byrneville Community Center, located at West Highway 4 and Highway 4A.
The project will enhance the public area but provide educational, aesthetic, and environmental benefits to this community, the county said. The park will become a learning tool with educational signage and serve as a local tree arboretum for citizens and students to see and learn about the diverse native tree species in our region and the many benefits provided by our tree canopy.
The Northview High School FFA and other volunteers have committed to assisting with maintenance of the trees.
It is expected that the first trees will be planted in October.
An arboretum is a place where trees or plants are cultivated for scientific or educational purposes.
Pictured: The Byrneville Park. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Approves Proposed Property Tax Rate, And It’s A Decrease
August 1, 2024
The Town of Century has set a proposed property tax rate for the next fiscal year.
The town council voted unanimously in a special meeting to approve a tentative millage rate of .9204, which has been the steady rate for several years.
That is 5.9% less than the rolled-back rate of .9781 mills, according to documents filed Wednesday. The rolled-back rate is a computed millage rate that would generate the same amount of ad valorem tax dollars as the prior fiscal year, based on the proposed year’s tax roll, excluding new construction. While Century’s tax rate will hold steady, it by definition a tax decrease as it is lower than the rolled-back rate.
Century’s adjusted prior year ad valorem proceeds are estimated at $50,148 from a property in the town with a taxable value of $51,271,029.
The millage rate must be approved at two upcoming meetings before it becomes final. The first budget public hearing is set for Tuesday, September 3 at 5:30 p.m. The second and final public hearing is set for September 12 at 5:30 p.m.
With the same .9204 millage rate last year, Century effectively approved a nearly 300% property tax increase, as defined by state law.
Pictured top: The Century Town Council voted this week to set a proposed property tax rate for the next fiscal year. Pictured inset: Century council member Henry Cunningham reviews the tax rate information. Pictured below: Century interim town manager Howard Brown and procurement specialist Bobbi Williams attended the meeting remotely. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
