Warm And Humid, Scattered Showers Likely Today
July 18, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Alabama’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Is Underway; What About Florida?
July 18, 2025
Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is underway through Sunday, July 20.
During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are free from state sales tax. The holiday also covers school uniforms, books and computers. For the full list of back-to-school items that qualify for the Alabama sales tax holiday, visit this link.
Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday will be the entire month of August.
Escambia Deputy Jeremy Cassady, Shot During A 2010 Hostage Call, Passes Away
July 18, 2025
Rest Easy, 351.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeremy Cassady passed away this week from cancer, 15 years after being shot during a hostage crisis. He was 50 years old.
On October 29, 2010, Cassady was critically wounded in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence hostage situation in which he and two other deputies were shot.
He took a medical retirement in October 2012.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cassady family on the loss of Jeremy. I have been friends with the Cassady family for many years,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said. “Jeremy and his dad, Henry, provided decades of service to our community. The loss of Jeremy will be felt by many.”
Wildlife Education Continues Saturday At Molino Library (With Gallery From Century Program)
July 18, 2025
Sunset Wildlife Connection’s animal encounter program gave children a chance to meet exotic animals up close and personal on Thursday at the Century Library, and there’s another chance to see the program on Saturday in Molino.
The attendees were able to learn about the individual story of each animal, facts about its species, and information on how to make a difference to help protect wildlife.
The free program will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Molino Library. It is open to all ages.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tax Collector’s MILO Serves 30 People In Century On Thursday
July 18, 2025
Thirty people took advantage of the chance to do business with the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office during a one-day event in Century on Thursday.
Those 30 people completed 41 title or registration transactions and 16 driver’s license transactions, amounting to multiple transactions, such as tags or titles, per person.
The Mobile Licensing and Identification Office (MILO) is a fully functional tax collector office on wheels, offering a range of services from Tax Collector Scott Lunsford. From driver’s license renewals and replacements to titles and registrations, MILO can handle most vehicle-related services except written and driving tests. The portable office also offers property tax, business tax receipt, and other tax collector services.
MILO will return to the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century on Thursday, August 14.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Christopher James Corbitt
July 18, 2025
Christopher James Corbitt, age 45, born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Rabun died Thursday, July 17, 2025 at his residence. He was a Police Captain for Atmore Police Department.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica Michelle Hadley Corbitt of Rabun; his children, Dylan Lee (Taylor) Brunson, Justin Issac (Emily) Brunson and Braylon James Corbitt all of Rabun; his mother, Kay Charmaine Williams of Nokomis, AL; his father, James Thomas Corbitt of Bay Minette, AL; two brothers, Mika Sean (Krista) Corbitt of Bay Minette, AL and Gabriel Heath (Ashlee) Williams of Nokomis, AL and one sister, Charmaine (David) Paul of Nokomis, AL.
He was preceded in death by a son, Casten Michael Corbitt.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Bay Minette with Reverends David and Chris Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Guy’s Chapel Methodist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, July 21, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. service at First Baptist Church.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Springhill Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Pilots for Christ, P.O. Box 707, Monroeville, AL 36461 or to Gound Angles of Houston, 1306 Briar Bayou Road, Houston, TX 77077.
Atmore Woman Charged After Altercation At Child’s First Birthday Party In Cantonment
July 17, 2025
A first birthday celebration in Cantonment allegedly turned violent late last week, leading to the arrest of an Atmore woman.
Kaylin Marie Henderson, 23, was charged with felony aggravated battery. She was later released on a $5,000 bond.
According to an arrest report, deputies responded to a disturbance complaint in Cantonment where they found the victim with a significant laceration to her forehead. She reported that she had arrived at the residence to celebrate the birthday of her friend’s son. Henderson, the child’s birth mother, also arrived later to visit her child.
Henderson was asked to return the child and refused, the report states. After the child was taken back, the victim said that as she was leaving, Henderson struck her twice in the head with a keychain with metal weights, causing the laceration. She reported feeling dizzy and seeing a lot of blood. A witness corroborated the claim, according to the report, saying that Henderson wrapped a keychain cord around her hand and “stabbed” the victim with the object.
A deputy located and detained Henderson on Chippindale Road, and she reportedly made a spontaneous utterance of “I (expletive) up I know it” before saying that she did not strike the victim. Deputies reported that she was in possession of a yellow card with metal weights at one end and a piece of chain at the other.
The victim was treated on scene by Escambia County EMS, but she refused transport to the hospital.
Century Seeks Bids For Trash, Recycling Contractor For The First Time In Years
July 17, 2025
For the first time in a decade or more, the Town of Century is requesting bids for garbage collection, and they are potentially adding recycling services.
The town currently contracts with Republic Services to collect garbage within the town limits. Republic has a provision in their contract that allows them to increase the rates they charge the town each December to match the Consumer Price Index. The town annually passes the rate increase directly along to residents.
In July 2020, Century renewed a five-year contract with Republic Services without seeking bids from other potential providers.
Now, the town is accepting proposals for an exclusive franchise for solid waste collection and recycling services for a five-year term.
The deadline for licensed companies to submit a bid is 2 p.m. on August 11.
For residential customers, the town is seeking weekly garbage and yard waste collection, bi-weekly recycling, and quarterly bulk waste service.
According to the most recent rates we received from the town, residential customers pay $27.44, plus tax, per month for one per week collection with additional cans at $5.92 each. The trash service is billed on residents’ water bills.
Pictured: Century’s solid waste contractor, Republic Services, collects along Jefferson Avenue. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Manny Diaz Jr. Introduced As UWF Interim President
July 17, 2025
The University of West Florida on Wednesday formally introduced Interim President Manny Diaz, Jr. to the campus and community.
Diaz was approved by the Florida Board of Governors on June 18, following his appointment by the UWF Board of Trustees on May 27. He replaces Martha Saunders, who announced her resignation in May.
Diaz emphasized expanding academic excellence, growing workforce-aligned programs, and strengthening UWF’s impact across the region.
“I am honored to step into this role and lead the University of West Florida into this next chapter,” Diaz said. “UWF has a proud legacy and a promising future, and I look forward to working alongside our students, faculty, staff and community partners to continue building on its momentum. Together, we will advance and explore new opportunities to serve our region and state with excellence.”
Diaz’s leadership will focus on strengthening academic excellence and expanding UWF’s research capacity, growing workforce-aligned programs and partnerships, promoting access and affordability for students, and enhancing the University’s role in driving economic and community development across Northwest Florida.
Diaz most recently served as Florida’s Commissioner of Education, a role he held from 2022 to 2025. Prior to that, he served in the Florida Senate from 2018 to 2022 and the Florida House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018, where he held several leadership positions including chair of the Senate Education Committee.
Diaz’s term as interim president is for one year. His base annual salary is $643,000, but that can be extended if he is named the permanent university president.
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Chance Of Scattered Showers And Storms Overnight
July 17, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.