Didgeridoo Down Under Show Visits Century Library; Coming To Molino Saturday
June 5, 2026
An epic adventure to “The Land Down Under” came to life on Thursday at the Century Branch Library, bringing Australian music, culture, and high-energy fun to local residents.
The library hosted the Didgeridoo Down Under Show, an interactive performance that fused comedy, character building, and storytelling with loads of audience movement. Attendees moved and grooved to the pulsing, otherworldly rhythms of the didgeridoo—an instrument played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years.
The educational and motivational show also introduced the audience to amazing Australian creatures like a live blue-tongued skink and several plushies.
The Didgeridoo Down Under Show will be presented again at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Molino Library.
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Driving Exams For Teens Available Saturday, June 6 During Special Event
June 5, 2026
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office has opened a limited number of Saturday driving test appointments for new drivers taking their first road test.
Appointments will be available on Saturday, June 6, at the Brentwood Office at 5045 North Palafox. These testing slots are intended for first-time drivers seeking to earn their Florida driver license.
Due to limited availability, eligible customers are encouraged to schedule their appointments as soon as possible. Appointments must be made online at EscambiaTaxCollector.com.
Intruder Found Inside Century House Remodel Charged with Burglary and Drug Possession
June 5, 2026
An active home remodel in the 8700-block of North Century Boulevard led to the burglary arrest of a Flomaton man after the homeowner discovered an intruder inside the residence.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, the homeowner arrived at the property to find Hubert Lamer Johnson sitting in a chair inside. Johnson allegedly admitted to smashing a front window to gain access to the structure.
Responding deputies searched Johnson and uncovered a glass pipe with methamphetamine residue, steel wool, and loose loose-leaf contraband. A Batman-themed backpack sitting immediately next to Johnson was also found to contain plastic baggies filled with synthetic cannabis and methamphetamine, alongside various personal hygiene items, according to an arrest report.
The homeowner reported that a stove and refrigerator had also been stolen from the property earlier in the week. An unnamed individual later returned the appliances, informing the homeowner that Johnson had sold the items to him.
Johnson was arrested and transported to the Escambia County Jail. He faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of synthetic cannabinoids, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $26,000.
Sunny Friday Before Weekend Thunderstorm Chances Arrive
June 5, 2026
A gorgeous, sun-filled Friday will kick off the upcoming week before scattered rain and thunderstorm chances return just in time for the weekend. High temperatures will steadily climb from the mid-80s on Friday into the upper 80s by early next week. While Saturday and Sunday both carry a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the region will still see some partial sunshine between any developing downpours. A brief drop in rain chances on Monday gives way to a more active, wet weather pattern by the middle of next week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Cotton Lake Recreation Area Has Reopened Following Flooding
June 5, 2026
The Cotton Lake Recreation Area on the Escambia River has reopened. It was closed earlier this week due to flooded access roads.
The Bluff Springs Recreation Area, also on the Escambia River, reopened Monday after being closed last week due to flooded roadways.
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Tate Aggies Hold Summer Baseball Camp
June 5, 2026
Over 125 kids took part in the three-day Tate Baseball Camp 2026 this week.
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Joan Kendrick Lyons
June 5, 2026
Joan Kendrick Lyons 60, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Lyons was born on February 1, 1966, in Evergreen, AL to Mamie Lou (Griffin) and Leonard Edward Kendrick. Joan graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, AL in June of 1989, with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree. She worked for International Paper Company in Cantonment, FL as a Project Engineer and Project Manager for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Lyons; sons, Jeff Simmons and Steven Lyons (Audra); granddaughter, Sophia Lyons; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 10:00am until the Funeral Service at 11:00am Monday, June 8, 2026, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Mike Mashburn officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30pm, Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Magnolia Cemetery in Evergreen, AL, with Rev. Edward Robinson officiating.
The Lyons’ Family would like to express a special thank you to the Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team for their help and support over the last eleven years.
Lookouts Rally Late To Beat Blue Wahoos
June 5, 2026
Eliazar Dishmey took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in just his second Double-A start, but the Chattanooga Lookouts out-executed the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the ninth inning for a 2-1 win on Thursday night.
Jay Allen II’s two-out RBI single gave the Lookouts a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth inning, and a well-turned double play off the bat of Pensacola’s Connor Caskenette foiled a bases-loaded threat in the bottom half of the inning to snuff out the Blue Wahoos’ bid for a walk-off win.
Dishmey, called up from High-A Beloit last week, was given an early 1-0 lead thanks to a Caskenette RBI triple in the bottom of the second inning. He didn’t allow a baserunner until issuing a two-out walk to Cade Hunter in the fifth inning, and didn’t allow a hit until Pablo Aliendo doubled to begin the sixth. Though Aliendo later scored on an RBI groundout to tie the game 1-1, Dishmey finished with nine strikeouts over 6.0 one-hit innings.
The game remained tied 1-1 until the ninth, when Carlos Jorge singled off Jack Sellinger (L, 0-2) and scored on Allen II’s two-out RBI single to put Chattanooga ahead 2-1. On for a second inning to try and close it out, Lookouts reliever Brody Jessee (W, 2-0) quickly got himself in trouble by allowing back-to-back singles to Fenwick Trimble and Dillon Lewis. He struck out Cristian Hernández and intentionally walked Ian Lewis Jr. to load the bases and set up a double play opportunity. Caskenette swung at the first pitch he saw, sending a chopper to short that turned into a game-ending twin killing.
The Blue Wahoos went just 1-for-10 with men in scoring position, and fell back to .500 on the season at 27-27 with the loss.
The Blue Wahoos continue their series against the Lookouts on Friday.
Mosquito Control To Spray Tonight In Portions of Century, Byrneville, Bratt, McDavid
June 4, 2026
Escambia County’s Mosquito Control Division will conduct fogging missions in Commission District 5 on Thursday, June 4, west of Highway 29 including Century, Byrneville, Bratt, Poplar Dale and McDavid, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce mosquito populations in Escambia County.
Fogging will begin at sunset and will continue during the evening as weather conditions allow. The timing helps target mosquitoes when they are active while reducing impacts on other insects.
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To request mosquito control service, call (850) 937-2198 or email mosquitocontrol@myescambia.com.
Century Seeks A Nearly $700,000 Loan To Cover Wastewater Project Shortfall
June 4, 2026
The Town of Century is seeking over $680,000 in loan money from the state in order to complete a wastewater improvement project.
During a council meeting this week, the council approved a $408,952 change order to the project for required repairs to an existing Motor Control Center (MCC) for the town’s wastewater treatment plant to allow pumps and aerators to function. The town made a $1.061 million legislative funding request for a brand new MCC, but state funding was not approved.
The change order put Century at a $682,136.43 deficit to complete the project. The council voted 4-0, with member Henry Cunningham absent, to seek a loan for the full $682,136.43 from the State Revolving Fund, which provides low-interest loans to local governments.
Pictured: Dale Long of Municipal Engineering Services explains the state of Century projects to the town coucal. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.