Increasing Chance Of Pop-Up Showers And Storms
August 1, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 87. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Dortha Clinton
August 1, 2025
Dortha Clinton, age 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born on March 29,1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Charlie and Josie Sherouse. She has been a resident of Pensacola for 72 years. She married Grady Clinton in Georgia on May 11, 1947.
Dortha worked at Monsanto, Ensley Elementary School and Barrineau Park School.
She went to nursing school to become an LPN and worked at Sacred Heart hospital until she retired.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and reached the status of Grand Matron.
She worked with the rainbow girls and chaperoned them on their outings. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and enjoyed helping organize the many fund-raising dinners. Her favorite thing to do was baking and reading her large collection of cookbooks from many areas. She and her husband were members of the Good Sam camping club and enjoyed camping in many states with their family. They were also members of a square dance group.
She is survived by her husband, Grady Clinton; children, Sandra (Kenneth) Kulpa, Teresa (Dennis) Reid, Charlotte (Paul) Schwartz; grandchildren, Angela (Chris)Pilcher, Melissa Reid, Jennifer (Rob) Davies, Christine (Aaron) Schultz; great-grandchildren, Savannah (Cade)Parker, Ryan Pilcher, Jordan Reid, Evelyn Davies, Ethan Davies; great-great-grandson, Landon Reid; and younger sister, Betty Gipson. Also, many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Josie Sherouse; brothers, Clarence, Elbert and Marion Sherouse.
Visitation will be August 6 at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel North prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Union Hill Cemetary on West Fairfield Drive.
Heather Harris
August 1, 2025
Heather Harris, a vibrant soul who left us too soon, passed away on July 15, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1986. Heather’s life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep connection to the world around her.
Heather had a profound passion for collecting unique rocks and found peace spending time outside near a riverbank or on the water, fishing pole in hand. Her radiant smile and truly contagious laugh brought joy to all who knew her. Heather had a heart that loved deeply, whether it was for people or her simple pleasures.
Heather’s greatest dream was to be a mother and give her children the best life possible. Her love for them knew no limits, and everything she did was with their future in mind.
She is lovingly survived by her six beautiful children: Elijah Chase, Hadleigh Lou, Chason Riley, Sieanna Lynn, David Michael, and Myla Naygeh, each a unique reflection of her strength, love, and spirit.
Heather is also survived by her devoted mother, Nikki Harris; her father, Ernie Blair; her beloved maternal grandfather, Tommy Harris; and her paternal grandmother, Mary Blair.
Heather’s memory will live on through her loving sister, Courtney Boyett, and her half-sister, Felicia Blair. She was a proud aunt to her cherished nieces and nephews: River, Leland, Parker, and Lanie. She is also remembered by her uncles, Elton Blair and her aunts, Leigh Anne Mabry and Christi Oppenhien.
Heather’s love, laughter, and light live on in each of her children and in the countless hearts she touched throughout her life. Though our hearts are heavy with grief, we find comfort in knowing she is now at peace, free from pain, and watching over us with that same bright smile we will never forget.
Rest easy, Heather. You will be deeply missed, always remembered, and forever loved.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Molino Community Center.
Wahoos Score Early, Beat Biloxi 9-3
August 1, 2025
written by Willie Phaler
In a potential preview of the Southern League South Divisional playoff series, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos won their second in a row over the Biloxi Shuckers in a 9-3 rout Thursday night.
Centerfielder Fenwick Trimble led the way for the Blue Wahoos, picking up his first three-hit night in Double-A along with two RBI and two runs scored.
“Everyone swung it well tonight, and the pitchers pitched great,” Trimble said. “[They have] a good team out there, trying to nudge back at the end. We locked it down, so that was a lot of fun. These guys are a lot of fun.”
The Blue Wahoos jumped out in front early, putting up a six-spot in the second inning while taking advantage of some Shuckers miscues.
Tony Bullard got the scoring started, launching a solo home run for his fifth of the year. After a throwing error on a pickoff attempt by starter Tate Kuehner (L, 7-5) moved Johnny Olmstead from first to third, the Pensacola shortstop came around to score on a fielder’s choice by Connor Caskenette that was booted by Shuckers shortstop Cooper Pratt.
Trimble drove in the next two runs in the second inning after Shuckers first baseman Eric Martinez misplayed an infield fly, falling for a single to allow Caskenette and Shane Sasaki to score.
“[I] was trying to handle the zone and get good counts to hit,” Trimble said. “That’s really all it comes down to.”
Kemp Alderman picked up an RBI single after a 107 mph ground ball deflected off of Pratt into center, scoring Jared Serna. Trimble made it a half dozen in the second inning after coming home on a passed ball.
The Wahoos added runs number seven and eight in the third, both coming in on bases-loaded walks to Michael Snyder and Serna. Kuehner’s night ended after walking Snyder, and the lefty was charged for eight runs (three earned) over 2.1 innings while walking four Blue Wahoos batters.
Luis Lara put the Shuckers on the board in the fifth inning after an RBI groundout to short. This was the only run tagged onto the line of Blue Wahoos starter Dax Fulton (W, 5-7). With seven strikeouts across 5.0 innings, the six-foot-seven southpaw lowered his ERA to 4.88 on the season.
Pensacola tacked on an additional run in the bottom of the eighth courtesy of a Cody Morissette sacrifice fly to center to bring Trimble home for the second time.
The Shuckers picked up a pair of runs in the final innings. Mike Boeve came around to score on a wild pitch in the eighth, while Jheremy Vargas picked up an RBI single in the ninth.
Pensacola’s bullpen, a strength all season, protected the lead once again. Right-hander Jesse Bergin twirled two no-hit innings, while Ike Buxton and Josh Ekness were tagged for a run each.
With their second straight win over Biloxi and their 52nd win of the season overall, the Wahoos now lead the Montgomery Biscuits by 4.5 games for the second-half title.
“We are looking to just continue to have fun and keep playing hard,” Trimble said. “They’re a good team, but we will continue to stick to it and do what we do well.”
Pensacola and Biloxi will face off in game four of the series on Friday night, as Orlando Ortiz-Mayr (5-5, 4.08 ERA) makes his 15th start of the year for the Blue Wahoos.
GAME NOTABLES
— The Blue Wahoos welcomed a quartet of mascots at Thursday’s game. In addition to Kazoo, there was a mascot for social media influencer “Beach Billy,” and the Blue Wahoos’ own Mullet Man.
— In the fourth inning, a wedding proposal was shown on the videoboard with another couple becoming engaged during a game at the ballpark.
WANT TO GO?
WHO: Biloxi Shuckers vs. Blue Wahoos.
WHEN: Friday Thru Sunday. Gametimes on Friday and Saturday are 6:05 p.m. start time and Sunday’s game will start at 4:05 p.m..
WHERE: Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Cantonment Bicyclist Killed In Thursday Morning Crash
July 31, 2025
A bicyclist was killed in a crash Thursday morning in Cantonment.
The crash happened about 8:30 a.m. on County Road 97 near Nowak Dairy Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a 64-year-old Cantonment woman was traveling northbound on County Road 97 when she was struck from the rear by a Honda sedan driven by a Pensacola woman. The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene by Escambia County EMS.
The FHP investigation is continuing.
File photo.
Woman Gets 15 Years For Hit And Run That Killed Man On A Scooter
July 31, 2025
An Escambia County woman has been sentenced for a fatal hit-and-run wreck in January 2024.
Sarah Rachel Nowlin, 40, was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, with four years mandatory minimum, by Circuit Court Judge Amy Broderson.
On January 26, 2024, Nowlin borrowed a car from a friend and struck a man riding an electric scooter in the 400 block of Nine 1/2 Mile Road near Omar Avenue. The victim, 34-year-old Calvin Garlick, was hit from behind and died from blunt force injuries.
Nowlin fled the scene and hid her vehicle in the woods on Cove Avenue.
“This defendant knew what she was doing was wrong. Evidence came out that Ms. Nowlin knew she had hit a person, lied about it to everyone, including her 8-year-old child who was in the car at the time of the crash, tried to hide the vehicle in a wooded area, and continued to cover up the crime in an attempt to evade responsibility. Nowlin had several opportunities to do the right thing, but instead made a calculated decision to choose self-preservation at every turn,” prosecuting attorney Charles Britt said.
Century Hiked Community Center Rates; Now They Are Making Improvements
July 31, 2025
In June, the Century Town Council voted to hike community center rates, and now the town is putting money back into the improvements.
The town rents the Century Community Center (Ag Building) on West Highway 4 and the Century Business Center (Habitat Building) on Pond Street.
The town, using inmate labor and town staff, recently repainted the interior of the community center on West Highway 4. The dirty yellow walls have been painted over, as has what was an incredibly noisy water fountain. Moldy ceiling tiles have been replaced, and improvements were also made in the kitchen, which included a new vent hood and microwave. The floors were also scheduled to be cleaned.
Previously, the daily rental fee was $380, with security provided by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for all events. However, a provision allowed a pastor or officer to sign off, dropping the rental to $200 for churches or non-profits. Both rental rates included a $100 refundable cleaning deposit.
The new rental policy is $500 for everyone, including a $150 refundable cleaning deposit. If the facility is properly cleaned, the cleaning deposit will be returned in 7-10 days. A fee waiver can be approved by the council for any governmental agency using the facilities.
Security, provided by either the sheriff’s office or a Florida-licensed security company, will be required at the renter’s expense for all events with more than 75 attendees. All renters will be required to sign a hold-harmless agreement.
The policy also includes standard terms such as no tobacco, drugs, or alcohol, and a no-admission fee restriction. It also forbids taping anything to the newly painted walls.
Pictured: The new paint inside the Century Community Center on West Highway 4. The bottom photo shows the yellow walls and moldy ceiling tiles in January 2025. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Man Wanted On Multiple Counts Of Attempted Murder
July 31, 2025
Authorities are searching for an Atmore man wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder.
The Brewton Police Department said Tylee Ikeem Brown is wanted on three counts of attempted murder and two counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling. The charges, according to BPD, are related to two seperate shootings that occured in Brewton in December 2024.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brewton Police Department at (251) 867-3212 or their local law enforcement agency.
DOJ: Dermatology Providers Agree To Pay Nearly $850,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims
July 31, 2025
Forefront Dermatology S.C. and Henghold Surgery Center LLC, have agreed to pay $847,394 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing the submission of falsely coded claims to Medicare for wound repair procedures, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Forefront owns and operates a dermatology practice in Florida doing business as Henghold Dermatology. Henghold Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center that closed in 2023, and is wholly owned by William B. Henghold, M.D. Both the practice and surgery center performed wound repair procedures following Mohs micrographic surgery, a method of skin cancer removal.
The DOJ alleged that Henghold Dermatology and Henghold Surgery Center caused the submission of false claims to Medicare by using inaccurate wound repair billing codes for which Medicare paid more money than it would have paid for the wound repairs that were actually performed — a practice known as “upcoding.” Specifically, Henghold Dermatology and Henghold Surgery Center falsely coded linear repairs as if they were flap repairs and falsely coded smaller flap repairs as if they were larger flap repairs.
“Improperly billing Medicare depletes valuable government resources that provide necessary medical care to millions of Americans,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will hold accountable health care providers who enrich themselves by defrauding federal healthcare programs.”
Heat Advisory In Effect; Afternoon Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
July 31, 2025
A heat advisory is in effect again for Thursday for heat index values of 108-110.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 92. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.