Rain Likely Through The Weekend
May 8, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is Saturday
May 8, 2026
Letter carriers to pick up tons of much-needed food donations at mailboxes across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this Saturday, May 9, as part of the Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the largest one-day food drive in the nation.
Simply fill the bag left in your mailbox —or any bag— with nonperishable food items and leave it beside your mailbox on the morning of Saturday, May 9. Letter carriers will collect donations along their routes and deliver them directly to local food pantries. If you do not have a traditional mailbox, can leave their donations near where they typically receive mail or drop off nonperishable food items at a local USPS post office on or before May 9. Letter carriers will collect donations along their routes and deliver them directly to local food pantries.
Residents are encouraged to leave a bag of healthy, non-perishable food items, such as canned fruit in 100% juice, canned mixed vegetables, canned chicken, canned tuna, dry breakfast items (oatmeal, whole-grain cereal), peanut butter, and/or dry beans. Residents should NOT donate items in glass containers or items that have been opened or homemade.
Local food donations will benefit individuals and families served by Manna Food Pantries, Feeding the Gulf Coast, ACTS Ministries, We Care Ministries, and Warrington Emergency Aid Center.
“Stamp Out Hunger plays a vital role in helping us keep our shelves stocked during a time when many families are facing increased financial pressure,” said Kerri Smayda, associate executive director of Manna. “Every bag of food collected represents hope for someone in our community, and the generosity of our neighbors makes it possible for us to continue serving those who need it most.”
In 2025, local letter carriers collected more than 150,000 pounds of food across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. With demand for food assistance continuing to rise, organizers are hopeful the community will once again step up in a big way.
“This is one of the simplest ways our community can come together to make a real difference,” said Laura Gilliam, president and CEO of United Way of West Florida. “For many of our neighbors, especially ALICE households who are working hard but still struggling to make ends meet, access to food is not guaranteed. Stamp Out Hunger gives everyone an easy opportunity to help ensure families don’t have to choose between groceries and other basic needs.”
Tate Aggies Crimson And Gray Game Is Tonight
May 8, 2026
The Tate Aggies Crimson and Gray game is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Pete Gindl Stadium.
The Tate Quarterback Club will be selling concessions, including pork nachos and sandwiches, hamburgers, drinks, candy, and chips.
Tickets are available on GoFan. Cards are accepted for concessions and at the Aggie Shack.
Clouds Tonight; Rain Chances Increase Friday Afternoon
May 7, 2026
A chance of showers and thunderstorms will move into the region Friday afternoon, with rain chances increasing significantly into the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday night through Sunday, with the highest chance of precipitation reaching 90 percent on Saturday. Skies will begin to clear late Monday, leading to a sunny and mild stretch through the middle of next week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
Today: Fresh Produce on Wheels From Millie Mobile Market In Molino
May 6, 2026
The Millie Mobile Market is scheduled to be in Molino on Wednesday with a variety of fresh produce.
Millie will be at the Molino Community Center (Molino Library) at 6450 North Highway 95A from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. A future visit is planned for May 20.
During the Molino visits, Millie will offer a menu of fresh produce at discounted prices (see list below).
Millie travels routes throughout Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Florida service area, addressing pockets of low food access (food deserts) where supermarkets are scarce, to provide community members the opportunity to buy affordable fresh produce and other nutritious foods at a significantly discounted rate. Feeding the Gulf Coast collaborates with local farmers to purchase produce when available specifically for the Millie Mobile Market.
Only debit or credit cards (including tap-to-pay) are accepted at Millie; no cash.
Pictured: A previous Millie Mobile Market visit at the Molino Library. File photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Arrested In Molino For Alleged Abuse Of Teen Girl Over Several Years
May 6, 2026
A man arrested in Molino remains in the Escambia County Jail without bond for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage victim over several years.
Brandon Lee Everette Doss, 36, was taken into custody at a residence on Fairground Road by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, according to his arrest report. He faces three felony counts of sexual battery by a custodian on a victim between the ages of 12 and 17.
According to the arrest report, the investigation began after a school resource officer was alerted to the possible abuse by a guidance counselor. The victim provided sworn statements detailing a pattern of abuse that allegedly began when she was 13 years old.
The reported incidents, according to the report, include an initial assault occurring when the victim was 13, during which she was unable to defend herself due to a physical injury, an incident around the victim’s 16th birthday in 2025, and a recent assault on April 19. The victim told investigators that she would tell him to stop, but he did not.
Deputies noted that the victim became visibly distressed, shaking and crying, while recounting the events. Investigators determined the case met domestic violence criteria, as Doss lived with the victim “as if a family.”
Doss denied the allegations against him at the time of his arrest.
Rain Chances Increase Into Thursday
May 6, 2026
A stubborn front remains stalled across the Gulf Coast, ushering in a prolonged stretch of unsettled weather through the weekend. While rainfall tonight and early Thursday could be significant, the risk of thunderstorms persists daily as moist, unstable air lingers over the region. Relief is finally on the horizon by Monday night, as a cold front clears the area to bring back sunny skies and cooler temperatures for the start of the work week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. High near 79. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Team From Congressman Jimmy Patronis’ Office Tours Upgraded Century Wastewater Plant
May 6, 2026
Tuesday a team from the office of Congressman Jimmy Patronis visited the Town of Century Wastewater Treatment Facility on Jefferson Avenue.
The once troubled treatment facility has undergone numerous upgrades with grants and loan forgiveness totaling over $5 million in upgrades.
The facility was dedicated over 35 years ago, and it has operated with very little preventive or routine maintenance since. There have been numerous failures of the many mechanical parts, pumping, churning, filtering, spraying and moving wastewater through the cleaning process and into the Escambia River.
Mayor Ben Boutwell led Patronis’ team on a tour of the facility and recent improvements.
Patronis said he is “grateful for the leadership and commitment to keeping the community running strong.”
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Tonight: North Escambia Community Forum With FDOT On Transportation Issues
May 5, 2026
Tonight at the Molino Community Center, state and local officials will gather with residents for a follow-up forum on North Escambia’s transportation and infrastructure future.
The Community Information Forum, hosted by State Representative Michelle Salzman and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), begins at 5:30 p.m. It is designed to provide updated project timelines and address growth concerns following a heavily attended session in January.
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry, ECUA Representative Kevin Stephens, and Century Mayor Ben Boutwell are also expected to participate.
Residents attending the forum will have the opportunity to receive updates on ongoing and planned infrastructure projects, ask questions directly to agency representatives, and provide feedback on local transportation needs. The event is intended to foster open communication between the community and public officials as efforts continue to address growth, mobility, and roadway improvements in the North Escambia area.
The meeting will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 at the Molino Community Center at 6450A Highway 95A.
Pictured: A January 2026 community meeting at the Molino Community center. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Lady Chiefs Look For Regional Semifinal Win Tonight
May 5, 2026
The Northview Lady Chiefs open regional semifinal play this evening at Northview.
The Chiefs will take on the Holmes County Blue Devils in a game that was rescheduled from Thursday to Tuesday, due to a high chance of rain currently in the forecast for Thursday. Ranked No. 1, Northview (18-5) will host No. 4 Holmes County (8-16) at 6 p.m.
The regional finals are still scheduled for Tuesday, May 12. With a semifinal win, Northview will face the winner of the game between No. 2 Chipley (19-4) and No. 3 Jay (11-12).
The state Rural semifinal is May 19, followed by the state championship on May 20, at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood.
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