Sunny And Warm Today, Mostly Dry Into The Weekend
September 4, 2025
Warm temperatures and mostly clear skies will be the theme for the start of the weekend, with highs in the low 90s. There’s a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday afternoon. A cold front moving in for Sunday will bring a better chance of rain and drop temperatures to the upper 80s for the start of next week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sheriff’s Office Hosting Coffee With A Cop Friday Morning In Davisville
September 4, 2025
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will host Coffee With A Cop this Friday morning in Davisville.
The event will take place at the Rustic Rooster at 10251 Highway 97 (just north of West Highway 4) from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office’s work in the community. It is a great way for Escambia County deputies and community members to come together, build relationships, and, of course, drink coffee.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Foundation and sponsors will provide a free cup of coffee to each attendee.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Whataburger Insight: New Century Administrator’s First Day Starts With Impromptu Breakfast Meeting
September 4, 2025
New Century Town Administrator Dave Murzin’s first day on the job started earlier than he had planned, meeting with local citizens at the Whataburger during breakfast.
“It was early, not even 7:30 when I got to Century, and I decided to stop by Whataburger for breakfast,” Murzin said. “Hey, I recognize you from NorthEscambia.com. Why don’t you come over and talk to these guys?”
He said the group consisted of longtime area residents who asked how Century could be restored to the vibrant community that they remember, with a solid local economy.
“They said we need industry in here,” he said. “And they understand that we need to do something for a speculative industrial building to lure that industry.”
Related Story: Former Rep. Dave Murzin Inks Contract As Century’s First Town Administrator
Murzin said he spent the rest of the day, day one of his two-year contract, around town with Mayor Ben Boutwell learning about today’s Century and making a list of things to do.
“It’s a long list, and I’m still writing,” he quipped.
Pictured: New Century Town Administrator Dave Murzin after signing his employment contract Tuesday night at Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Thursday Night Football: Tate Aggies Host PHS Tonight
September 4, 2025
The Tate Aggies will host the Pensacola High Tigers Thursday night.
The Aggies (2-0) are coming off a 48-13 win over Gulf Breeze last Friday night and a season opening 21-7 defeat of Fort Walton Beach. Meanwhile, PHS Tigers sit at 0-2 , outscored by a total of 70-6 by Pine Forest and Milton.
Last week, Tanner Clark rushed for 151 yards for the Aggies on just 15 carries, and quarterback Miles Delarosa threw for 140 yards and four touchdowns.
Thursday night is Senior Night for the Aggies with kickoff at 7 p.m. Tickets are available on GoFan, and parking is $3 cash.
Pictured: Tate quarterback Miles Delarosa hands off to Tanner Clark against Fort Walton Beach on August 22. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Milbrandt Makes Strong Debut, But Wahoos Fall Again In Biloxi
September 4, 2025
Karson Milbrandt looked impressive in his Double-A debut for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos on Wednesday night, but an early lead slipped away in a 5-2 loss to the Biloxi Shuckers.
Milbrandt, at 21 the youngest player on the Blue Wahoos and the #20 prospect in the Marlins organization according to MLB Pipeline, struck out four batters over 4.2 innings after joining the club from High-A Beloit.
The Blue Wahoos jumped ahead 2-0 in the third inning against Shuckers starter Brett Wichrowski (W, 3-6), turning two walks and a Wichrowski throwing error into the game’s first run before Dub Gleed stayed hot with an RBI single. Gleed, who went 4-for-4 on Monday, collected three hits on Wednesday before being retired in his fourth at-bat. His streak of seven hits in as many at-bats was the most for a Blue Wahoos player since Jerar Encarnación, who matched the feat across two games in May 2022.
Milbrandt was scoreless entering the bottom of the fifth, when back-to-back RBI singles from Mike Boeve and Matthew Wood with two outs in the inning tied the game 2-2 and marked the end of his start.
Though Colby Martin (L, 1-1) stranded two of Milbrandt’s runners to escape a jam in the fifth, he left the bases loaded with two outs in the sixth inning for Evan Fitterer. A bases-loaded walk to Brock Wilken forced in the go-ahead run, giving the Shuckers a 3-2 lead.
Biloxi added insurance in the seventh and eighth innings, and Travis MacGregor (S, 2) worked a hitless ninth to earn the save in a 5-2 final. Though the Blue Wahoos are 12-11 against the Shuckers this season, they are now 2-9 in their games at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi.
With the loss, the Blue Wahoos are now 5.0 games behind first-place Montgomery in the second half South Division standings with 10 games to play in the regular season.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Shuckers on Thursday.
Rickey Franklin Anthony
September 4, 2025
Rickey Franklin Anthony, age 40, passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on September 20, 2025, in Brewton, Alabama. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, father, and friend whose generous heart and deep love for family will never be forgotten.
Rickey was born on January 17, 1985, in Milton, Florida. A lifelong resident of Brewton, he was of the Full Gospel faith. He attended W.S. Neal School and later worked as a heavy equipment operator in the logging industry. Rickey was known for his unwavering devotion to his family, especially his beloved grandmother, Cindy Gayle Anthony, affectionately known as Mama. His kindness, loyalty, and big heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his grandmother, Cindy Gayle Anthony of Brewton, Alabama; his mother, Karen Mudd (Chris) of Corrigan, Texas; his stepmother, Darlene Anthony of Brewton, Alabama; his children, sons Eli Anthony of Century, Florida, and Eric Anthony of Century, Florida, and daughters Mary Gayle Anthony of Mobile, Alabama, Chloe Anthony of Mobile, Alabama, and Madison Anthony of Perdido, Alabama; his brothers, Blake Anthony (Kristen) of Billings, Montana, Lee Anthony of Brewton, Alabama, Chad Mudd (Becca) of Katy, Texas, and Corey Mudd (Sabrina) of Onalaska, Texas; his grandmother, Linda Watson of Shepherd, Texas; his uncles, Steve Anthony of Camden, Alabama, and John Kennedy (Kathie) of Shepherd, Texas; and his aunts, Ashley Kutac (Craig) of Rosenberg, Texas, and Saundra Anthony of Brewton, Alabama, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him deeply.
Rickey was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel M. Anthony; his grandfathers Marion F. Bud Anthony and Robert Kennedy; his uncle Mickey F. Anthony; his aunt Angela Anthony; and his nephew Conner Mudd of Katy, Texas.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Pastor Billy Ray Singleton officiating. Interment will take place at Weaver Cemetery, with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Rickey’s spirit, laughter, and love will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Though he is gone too soon, his memory will remain a source of strength and comfort to his family and friends.
Bessie Crawford Brantley
September 4, 2025
Bessie Crawford Brantley, age 91, of Atmore, AL, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Mobile, AL.
Bessie was born on January 11, 1934, to Clarence Lee and Katie Johnson Crawford in Repton, AL. Bessie was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church. After many years of service, she retired from Vanity Fair Corporation as a seamstress. Bessie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Frank “Bud” Brantley, Jr., and her siblings.
Bessie is survived by her son, William Frank (Kelly) Brantley, III, of Atmore, AL; her daughter, Jana Lynn Brantley (William Tremmel) of Pensacola, FL; her grandchildren, Lauren Lyles and Kristen Lyles; her special niece, Mary Dow, and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Cantonment, Cottage Hill, Molino, Quintette
September 3, 2025
Weather permitting, the Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions today, September 3, in portions of the Cantonment, Cottage Hill, Molino and Quinette areas.
Spray areas are listed below, scroll down.
Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m. All operations are dependent on weather conditions.
Spray Area #49A: Cantonment (pictured top)
- North: West Quintette Road
- South: Becks Lake Road
- East: Parker Road
- West: North Highway 29
Spray Area #50A Cantonment
- North: Highway 196
- South: Lawson Lane
- East: North Highway 29
- West: Highway 99
Spray Area #51B: Molino
- North: Molino Road
- South: West Quintette Road
- East: Rocky Branch Road
- West: North Highway 29
Spray Area #52B: Molino
- North: Molino Road
- South: Highway 196
- East: North Highway 29
- West: Highway 99
No Injuries In Minor Cantonment School Bus Collision
September 3, 2025
There were no injuries in a very minor collision between a school bus and a pickup truck Wednesday morning in Cantonment.
It happened around 8:15 a.m. on Highway 29 south of Muscogee Road and involved an Escambia County Public School bus and a pickup truck. The only damage was minor scrapes on both vehicles.
Bus No. 27-21 was transporting students to Tate High School. Everyone involved refused transport to the hospital by Escambia County EMS.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not yet released the cause of the collision.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Tax Collector’s Molino Office Is Now Appointment Only
September 3, 2025
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Molino and Downtown office are now appointment only as of today, September 3, in an effort to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times.
Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford said offering appointments at these locations will allow his office to better meet demand, eliminating spikes in traffic and decreasing or eliminate long wait times.
The new appointments are time-specific, replacing the previous “join the line” program which placed people in line in the order they joined.
“We will be able to serve as many or more people with appointment and setting timeframes,” Lunsford told NorthEscambia.com Tuesday afternoon when Molino still had numerous appointment slots open for Wednesday.
Lunsford also hopes to see citizens take advantage of more services that are available without the need to visit a tax collector office.
“There were probably 100 people in line this morning (Tuesday) doing transactions that they did not need to be in line for, that could have been completed online, by mail, or in a drive-thru,” Lunsford said. “We spend an enormous amount of time in the office on simple stuff.”
Click here to make an appointment.
Many tax collector services are available online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com, including:
- Tag renewals
- Electronic title printing
- Property tax payments
- Business tax receipt renewals
In addition, drive-thru services are available at the Molino, Brentwood, and Downtown offices, providing another fast and convenient option for completing transactions. There is no additional fee to pay online using an eCheck.
“We are going to do our dangest to get to everybody as fast as we can,” the tax collector added.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.