Mardi Gras At Ensley Sports On Sunday With Free Pin & Beads Festival
January 17, 2026
The spirit of Mardi Gras is coming to Ensley on Sunday as Ensley Sports partners with the Krewe of Blues to host the 15th Annual Pin & Beads Festival.
The celebration kicks off on Sunday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ensley Sports complex at 551 East Nine Mile Road.
Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to donate diapers for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Santa Rosa Kid’s House.
“This incredible festival is rich in tradition and deeply rooted in the heart of the Pensacola Mardi Gras community,” Ensley Hurricanes Youth Football shared.
Festival-goers can expect a day filled with:
- Krewe Wars: Krewes will face off in games to compete for a year’s worth of bragging rights.
- Annual Competitions: Judges will crown the “Pin of the Year,” “Bead of the Year,” and “Best Krewe Tent.”
- Family Fun: The event features numberous local food vendors, a live DJ, and vibrant displays from various Mardi Gras krewes.
The festival is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity for residents to meet local krewes while supporting a vital community cause.
Update: Chance Of Wintry Mix Early Sunday Morning
January 17, 2026
There is a small chance of a wintry mix or snow flurries across the North Escambia area early Sunday morning.
Confidence in this wintry mix occurring continues to remain low. If it does occur, accumulation should remain light, according to the National Weather Service.
“Right now the most likely scenario is that a light, cold rain should begin to spread across much of the local area late this evening and into the overnight hours. As rainfall slowly pushes eastward, a transition to a wintry mix/snow is possible during a brief window generally between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Sunday morning,” NWS Mobile forecasters said.
Any snow accumulations, if they occur look to remain less than one-half inch, mainly on elevated surfaces.
(As new forecast details become available during the day on Saturday, we will update this story.)
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Showers And Snowflakes Possible Saturday Night
January 16, 2026
A mix of late-night showers and a potential winter peek highlight the weekend ahead. Rain chances arrive after 3 a.m. tonight and persist through Saturday, followed by a slight chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night into Sunday morning. While no accumulation is expected, a significant cold snap will bring widespread frost Sunday and Monday nights as temperatures dip into the 20s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday: A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 9am, then a chance of sprinkles between 9am and noon. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
M.L.King Day: Widespread frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of sprinkles with a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Traffic Alert: Utility Work Tonight At Highway 29 At Muscogee Road
January 15, 2026
Utility works is planned for Thursday night and early Friday morning on Highway 29 at Muscogee Road in Cantonment.
FDOT said motorists may encounter intermittent turn lane closures Thursday from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday for underground utility maintenance.
Cold Day With High In The 40s, Low In The 20s; Maybe A Few Snowflakes Saturday Night
January 15, 2026
A frigid Thursday will give way to a brief warm-up on Friday before another cold front sweeps through the North Escambia area. Residents should prepare for widespread frost and sub-freezing temperatures tonight and Thursday night, with a slight chance of a rain-snow mix entering the picture late Saturday. Early next week looks clear and cool as we honor M.L. King Day.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Widespread frost after 10pm. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 64. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Renew Your Vehicle Registration Or Driver’s License, Pay Taxes, And More In Century Today
January 15, 2026
The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Mobile Identification and Licensing Office (MILO) will be in Century on January 15 and February 19 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse.
MILO offers a convenient way for residents to access essential tax collector services, including:
- Driver License Services: Renewals, replacements, out-of-state license conversions/reciprocations, and address/name changes.
- Identification Cards: First-time issuance and renewals.
- Vehicle Services: Registration renewals and replacements, title transfers, and parking placards.
- Tax Payments: Property tax payments.
- Business Tax Receipts: Applications and renewals.
- Certified Driver Transcripts
Written and driving tests are not available at the MILO unit.
This initiative aims to bring services to areas of Escambia County that may have limited access to traditional tax collector offices, particularly during disaster recovery or for residents in assisted living facilities, community centers, and correctional facilities.
Florida drivers may renew their vehicle registrations for a period of one or two years and may renew up to three months in advance of the registration expiration. Vehicle registrations expire at midnight on the first owner’s birth date unless the owner is a business.
Pictured: The Escambia County Tax Collector’s MILO at the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Very Cold Thursday. Light Snow Flurries For Saturday Night?
January 14, 2026
Temperatures are set to take a tumble over the next few days as a cold front sweeps through the region. Residents should prepare for a significant chill Thursday morning with wind values dipping into the 20s, followed by widespread frost on both Thursday and Friday nights. A brief warming trend arrives Friday afternoon, but another chance for a rain then maybe light snow highlights the Saturday night outlook.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 30. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Widespread frost after 9pm. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then scattered rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.
M.L. King Day: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunny But Chilly Weather Continues
January 13, 2026
A mix of sunshine and scattered rain chances will define the middle of the week before a blast of cold air moves into the region. While residents will enjoy highs near 60 degrees through Wednesday, a strong cold front arriving Wednesday night will bring gusty winds and a significant temperature drop. By Thursday night, clear skies will allow temperatures to plunge into the lower 20s, marking the coldest point of the week before a gradual recovery begins heading into the weekend.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.
M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 50.
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Freezing Temps Possible Overnight in North Esambia
January 11, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Low Tonight Near Freezing
January 11, 2026
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.