Afternoon Showers Today, A ‘Cooler’ High In The Low 90s
July 3, 2023
It will be hot on this Monday, but for the first time in over a week there are no heat advisories in effect. Highs will reach the lower 90s today, instead of the upper 90s, and the heat index is not expected to reach the danger level for an advisory.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
7-Year Old Struck By Vehicle On Pensacola Beach
July 3, 2023
A vehicle collided with a 7-year old boy on Pensacola Beach Sunday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the boy from Eutaw, Alabama, was walking with both of his parents on Via De Luna about 1 p.m. “when he suddenly dashed into the road”. The driver of a SUV, a 57-year old woman from Louisiana, swerved and braked. The child struck the side of the vehicle, and he received only minor injuries.
The child was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital as a precaution.
FHP said no citations were issued.
ECUA Trash Collection One Day Later This Week; Gov’t Office Closures For The Holiday
July 3, 2023
Your ECUA trash and recyclables will be picked up on day later this week, and several government offices are closed on Monday for the Independence Day holiday.
Both residential and commercial ECUA sanitation collections will be a day later. (For example, Tuesday routes will be collected on Wednesday.) ECUA’s customer service department will reopen on Wednesday.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday for the holiday and for statewide software updates.
The following Escambia County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4:
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners – all departments including:
West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
Escambia County Property Appraiser
Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
Escambia County Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
Escambia County Extension Office
Waste Services Administration and the Perdido Landfill
ECAT will only operate routes 59 Express, 64 Beach Jumper, and the Pensacola Beach trolleys on Tuesday, July 4. Regular service will resume Wednesday, July 5.
TOWN OF CENTURY
Town of Century offices will be open normal hours on Monday. All Century offices will be closed on Tuesday for the holiday.
Northwest Escambia 10U Chiefs Take Second In Cal Ripken State Series
July 3, 2023
The Northwest Escambia 10U Chiefs battled the best teams in the state and finished second Sunday in the Alabama State Championship in Florence, Alabama.
They will advance to the regionals July 14 in Mobile to battle the best times in the Cal Ripken southwest region.
In addition to taking second in the state, the NWE Chiefs also won the District 7 Cal Ripken all-star tournament and the Gulf Coast Recreation Classic all-star tournament.
Pictured: (bottom row, L-R) Hayden Hollingsworth, Brantley Sharpless, Hendrix Ward, Ridge Odom, (middle row, L-R) Caleb Madison, Hayden Batson, Jordan Ledkins, Parker Gilmore, Mason Wilson, Kayson Cooley, Walker Maughon, (top row, L-R) Coach Matt Gilmore, Coach Wesley Maughon, and Coach Mike Cooley. Not pictured: Dillan Stuart and Coach Jay Madison. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tri-County All Stars Are Florida Little League Section 1 Runner-ups
July 3, 2023
The Tri-County All Stars took the runner-up spot in the Florida Little League Section 1 State Tournament on Sunday at Showalter Park in Century.
The Town of Century and the Century Baseball Association hosted the tournament due to storm damage to the American Legion Park in Jay.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Two Unrelated Fires Claim Two Lives Sunday In Escambia County
July 3, 2023
Two people died in two unrelated house fires Sunday in Escambia County.
About 7:40 a.m. fire burned through an RV at the Dubuisson Park on West Jackson Street. Escambia County Fire Rescue arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the RV, and occupants was pronounced deceased.
About 12:20 p.m., the Pensacola Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1200 block of North 8th Avenue and learned that one person was trapped inside the home. The adult male was killed.
The causes of both fires remain under investigation.
Three Homers Not Enough As Blue Wahoos Fall Late To Biscuits
July 3, 2023
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos overcame an early deficit and hit three home runs, but saw a late lead slip away in the eighth inning in an 8-7 loss to the Montgomery Biscuits on Sunday afternoon.
With two outs in the eighth inning, Heriberto Hernandez hit a game-tying RBI double off Eli Villalobos (L, 0-1) before Evan Edwards dealt the decisive blow with a go-ahead RBI single.
Luis Palacios was ambushed by Montgomery in the first, and the Blue Wahoos trailed 4-0 after four batters thanks to a pair of two-run homers from Junior Caminero and Logan Driscoll. The lefty settled down after that, however, and completed 6.0 innings for the third time at Double-A this season.
The Blue Wahoos wasted no time answering back in the second inning, scoring five runs off Sean Hunley to take a 5-4 lead. Norel González hit a two-run homer and José Devers added an RBI single before Troy Johnston hit his team-leading 14th home run to put Pensacola up a run.
After a Will Banfield homer in the fifth and a run-scoring double play off the bat of González in the sixth, the Blue Wahoos led 7-4. Mason Auer got the Biscuits back within a run at 7-6 on a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth.
Nelson Alvarez (W, 4-1) pitched a tidy top of the eighth before Montgomery’s rally against Villalobos in the bottom of the inning. Enmanuel Mejia (S, 3) pitched around a hit batsman in the ninth to earn the save.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series and road trip against the Biscuits on Monday.
written by Erik Bremer
Eddie Leon Mooney
July 3, 2023
Mr. Eddie Leon Mooney, age 66, of Oak Grove, FL passed away on June 30, 2023 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on February 25, 1957 to Freddy Leon Mooney and Joan Reneé Milstead Mooney. He was a lifelong resident of Oak Grove, FL. He retired from International Paper Company in Cantonment, FL with twenty-seven years of service. Eddie loved being with his family. He cherished time fishing with his dad and his sons on the Tensaw River.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Freddy Leon Mooney and Joan Reneé Mooney; his grandparents, Everett Mooney, Odie Mooney, Frankie Leslie Milstead and Beatrice Milstead.
Eddie is survived by his wife of 39 years, Eunice Marie Mooney; his two sons, Eddie Leslie Mooney of McDavid, FL and Casey Leon Mooney of Oak Grove, FL; his daughter, Miranda Danielle Mooney of Davisville, FL; four grandchildren: Landon Mooney, Hayden Mooney, Chloe Hyatt, Nolan Mooney and his stepmom, Betty Mooney.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Landon Mooney, Nolan Mooney, Hayden Mooney, James Morris, Jacob Coon, Tim Davis and Bryan Ballard.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore.
Deborah Kathleen Shelby
July 3, 2023
Deborah Kathleen Shelby, 62, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. She was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada and moved to Pensacola, Florida at the age of 5. She worked as a flight attendant until birth of her son, Jared. Deborah made a career in condominium management and eventually retired at 62.
Deborah spent her life as a dedicated mother, and faithful servant of God; spreading light and positivity to all those who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Shelby; son, Jared Shelby; mother, Judy Doucette; father, Ralph Doucette; brother, Robert Doucette; and sisters, Melanie Lee, Jeanine Settle, and Melissa Doucette-Cravatt.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Deborah Kathleen Shelby will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (3015 St. Elizabeth Street, Molino, Florida 32577) at 12:00 p.m. with Father George Thekku officiating. Deborah will be laid to rest at Barrineau Park Colony Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy., Pensacola, Florida 32505 entrusted with arrangements
Autumn Lee Curtis
July 3, 2023
Autumn L. Curtis, age 42, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 28, 2023, surrounded by her family in Pensacola, Florida after a courageous sixteen-month battle with cancer.
Autumn was born December 3rd, 1980, in Easton, Pennsylvania to Kenneth A. Curtis and Loretta F. Watford. She went to Tate High School. Autumn had been a stay-at-home mother for most of her children’s lives. Once they were grown, Autumn had started a career at Dunkin’ Donuts where she excelled. She started at the bottom and quickly moved into management where she took over her own store locally. Autumn had such a kind heart and loved training and working beside her coworkers.
Besides spending time with her family and friends, Autumn had a passion for traveling, gardening, cooking, cosmetology and caring for her dog, Pee-Wee. She loved to take rides on the boat with her sister and brother-in-law.
Autumn had a bright and energetic personality and was known for her ability to sense when people needed her help. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life.
Autumn was a member of Pine Forest Assembly of God.
Autumn is preceded by death by her loving husband, Brett Beede and lifelong friend, her children’s father, William Powell; Grandparents, Grammy, Pappy Curtis and Grandma, Grandpa Finney.
Autumn is survived by her loving children, Aydrian and Anna Powell (Daughter and daughter-in-law) and Trenton Powell (Son); parents, Kenneth A. Curtis (Father), Loretta F. Watford (Mother); Lynn & Robbie Mitchell (Sister and brother-in-law); nephews and niece, Tyler Curtis, Austin Shepherd, Dylan Shepherd, Tristan Mitchell, and Cierra Stearns; great nieces and nephews Ryder, Bristol, Paisley, Whitley, Lakelynn, Hayes and numerous other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 5th, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. A visitation will be one hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Ryan Trawick will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, is entrusted with arrangements.