Escambia County Websites Down Tonight For Internet Upgrade
April 27, 2023
Escambia County’s websites are expected to be down for about an hour tonight beginning at 8 p.m.
The county’s information technology department will be performing upgrades to the county’s internet connection.
Escambia County IT will upgrade the internet connection speeds from one to two gigabits.
During the upgrade process, all county-owned websites, including main MyEscambia.com site, the library, property appraiser and ECAT, will be unavailable to the public.
Breezy Tonight, Low In The 60s
April 27, 2023
It will be breezy tonight, especially as you get closer to the coast. Winds up to 20 mph in North Escambia, about 30-40 mph along the coast.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Fog Overnight; Heavy Rain Possible For Thursday
April 26, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. High near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
Northview Softball And Baseball Games Moved From Thursday To Wednesday
April 26, 2023
Northview High School softball and baseball games scheduled for Thursday have been moved to Wednesday due to weather.
Northview softball will host W.S. Neal, and Northview baseball will host Niceville. Both varsity games are at 6 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
Chance of Rain Wednesday And Thursday
April 25, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
Reminder: 10,000 Pound Food Giveaway This Afternoon In Cantonment
April 25, 2023
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a drive-thru 10,000 pound food giveaway Tuesday afternoon, April 25 at Carver Park on Webb Street.
The food distribution will begin at 3 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. People should line up their vehicles, single file on Webb Street facing north; food will be loaded into vehicles. Identification is required.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Driver’s License Services, Vehicle Registration Available In Century Today
April 25, 2023
The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office will be available in Century today.
FLOW is a standalone mobile office with technology to provide most motorists’ needs. The mobile unit provides a convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, conversion/reciprocation of out-of-state license, change a name or address on a current driver license or identification card, and get a first-time identification card. In addition to licensing services, the mobile unit also provides an opportunity to renew or replace a vehicle registration and apply, renew or replace disabled parking placards. Written and driving tests are not available from the FLOW unit.
Vehicle registrations can be renewed up to three months and driver licenses up to 18 months in advance of expiration.
The FLOW mobile office will be at the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse, 7500 North Century Boulevard on Tuesday, April 25 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Citizens using the FLOW services are encouraged to visit EscambiaTaxCollector.com and click the “What Do I Bring” button for information on what is needed for these services. Staff from the tax collector’s office will be on hand to answer all FLOW service questions and questions concerning all other tax collector services such as property tax, business tax receipts, concealed weapons licensing, etc.
Pictured: The Florida Licensing On Wheels (FLOW) mobile office at the courthouse in Century last year. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High Near 75 Monday, Rain By Midweek
April 24, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunshine Monday, Rain Chance By Midweek
April 23, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
One More Day Of Public Access At NAS Pensacola
April 23, 2023
Naval Air Station Pensacola is open to the public again on Sunday, April 23.
Entry from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. through the West Gate only on Blue Angel Parkway. All U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals 18 and older must have a Real ID or passport.
While on the installation, the public will be able to visit the Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas and the National Naval Aviation Museum. Access to Barrancas National Cemetery is always available through the Visitor Control Center to individuals with family interred at the cemetery.
Foreign nationals will not be allowed access. Guests with boat trailers will not be allowed to enter. Access will be dependent on available parking at the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Lighthouse. Once parking is full, public access will be halted until more parking becomes available. Temporary traffic control points will be located on base to prevent public access to other areas of the installation.
The following restrictions will apply to visitors during public access:
- No weapons (firearms/knives) allowed (to include concealed weapon permit holders)
- No backpacks/coolers allowed (diaper bags or medically required bags are acceptable and subject to search)
- No alcoholic beverages allowed
- No drones allowed (countermeasures will be taken)
- Persons with felony convictions are not authorized base access
- All vehicles and personnel are subject to security searches and background checks
- No visitors with boats or boat trailers.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Navy require any identification card used for base access to be compliant with the Real ID Act of 2005. Real ID compliant identification cards are marked by a star on the upper right of the card.
The base was last open to the public March 25-26 and again on Saturday.