Escambia County Labor Day Closures

September 2, 2019

Here are Labor Day closures in the North Escambia area:

Escambia County

Below is a listing of Escambia County offices and departments closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.

  • Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - all departments including:
    • West Florida Public Libraries
    • Escambia County Property Appraiser
    • Escambia County Tax Collector
    • Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
    • Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Exceptions:

  • ECAT administrative offices will be closed and no bus service will be provided. Pensacola Beach Trolleys will run on a modified Labor Daysule.
  • The Perdido Landfill will be open for normal business hours, but administrative offices will be closed.

Town of Century

All offices are closed on Monday. Council meetings for September are scheduled for September 9 and September 23.

ECUA

ECUA business officers are closed. ECUA residential and commercial sanitation customers residing in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will not experience any schedule changes to their garbage, recycling, bulk, and yard trash collections during the week.

Monster Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall In The Bahamas With 185 MPH Winds, Continues Toward Florida

September 1, 2019

THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. See NorthEscambia.com for the latest information.

Hurricane Dorian made landfall Sunday on Elbow Cay in the Bahamas as a monster Category 5 with winds of 185 mph and gusts that could reach 220 mph.

Dorian tied with a 1935 Labor Day hurricane for the second highest sustained winds at landfall among all Atlantic hurricanes, and Dorian also tied for second with the highest sustained winds ever recording in the Atlantic Basin.

Hurricane watches, tropical storm warnings and tropical storm watches have been issued for part of Florida’s east coast.

No local impacts are expected from Hurricane Dorian, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.

The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.

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More Afternoon Showers And Thunderstorms

September 1, 2019

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Northeast 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.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Labor Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.


Powerful Hurricane Dorian Churns Toward Florida

August 31, 2019

THIS IS OUTDATED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

Here is the very latest on Hurricane Dorian as it continues on a path toward Florida’s east coast.

For the local area, it’s worth watching Dorian, but the chances of any impact are decreasing.

The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.

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Chance Of Storms For Saturday Afternoon And Evening

August 31, 2019

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

Today’s College Football Games (And Where To Watch Them)

August 31, 2019

Here are today’s college football games and where to find them on TV:

Indiana State at Kansas | 11 a.m.
Boise State at Florida State | 11 a.m. | ESPNews
Northern Iowa at No. 21 Iowa State | 11 a.m. | FS1
Florida Atlantic at No. 5 Ohio State | 11 a.m. | FOX
South Alabama at No. 24 Nebraska | 11 a.m. | ESPN
Howard at Maryland | 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network
Toledo at Kentucky | 11 a.m. | SEC Network
Ole Miss at Memphis | 11 a.m. | ABC
Mississippi State vs. Louisiana (New Orleans, LA) | 11 a.m. | ESPNU
East Carolina at NC State | 11 a.m. | ACC Network
Akron at Illinois | 11 a.m. | Big Ten Network
Indiana vs. Ball State (Indianapolis, IN) | 11 a.m. | CBSSN
Rhode Island at Ohio | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
James Madison at West Virginia | 1 p.m. | AT&T Sportsnet
Eastern Washington at No. 13 Washington | 2 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Bucknell at Temple | 2 p.m. | ESPN3
Colgate at Air Force | 2:30 p.m. | CBSSN
No. 2 Alabama vs. Duke (Atlanta, GA) | 2:30 p.m. | ABC
Holy Cross at Navy | 2:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Idaho at No. 15 Penn State | 2:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
South Carolina vs. North Carolina (Charlotte, NC) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
Georgia State at Tennessee | 2:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Eastern Michigan at Coastal Carolina | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
East Tennessee State at Appalachian State | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Northwestern at No. 25 Stanford | 3 p.m. | FOX
Portland State at Arkansas | 3 p.m. | SEC Network
Virginia Tech at Boston College | 3 p.m. | ACC Network
Montana State at Texas Tech | 3 p.m. | FSN
Incarnate Word at UTSA | 5 p.m. | ESPN3
No. 22 Syracuse at Liberty | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Campbell at Troy | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Sam Houston State at New Mexico | 5 p.m.
UC Davis at California | 5:30 p.m, | Pac-12 Networks
VMI at Marshall | 5:30 p.m. | Stadium
Norfolk State at Old Dominion | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Alcorn State at Southern Miss | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
SMU at Arkansas State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Illinois State at Northern Illinois | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Monmouth at Western Michigan | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Nicholls at Kansas State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Stephen F. Austin at Baylor | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Virginia at Pitt | 6:30 p.m. | ACC Network
No. 16 Auburn vs. No. 11 Oregon (Arlington, TX) | 6:30 p.m. | ABC
Missouri at Wyoming | 6:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Abilene Christian at North Texas | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Miami (OH) at No. 20 Iowa | 6:30 p.m. | FS1
Middle Tennessee at No. 7 Michigan | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 3 Georgia at Vanderbilt | 6:30 p.m. | SEC Network
Georgia Southern at No. 6 LSU | 6:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at TCU | 7 p.m. | FSN
Louisiana Tech at No. 10 Texas | 7 p.m. | Longhorn Network
Houston Baptist at UTEP | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Grambling at UL Monroe | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
Weber State at San Diego State | 8 p.m. | Facebook
New Mexico State at No. 23 Washington State | 9 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Southern Utah at UNLV | 9 p.m. | MW Network (stream)
Fresno State at Southern California | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN

Day In The Park Saturday At Quintette Park

August 31, 2019

A Family Fun Day is set for Saturday at Quintette Park from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The event will feature kids games, gospel music from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., vendors and kickball tournament beginning at 1 p.m.

Quintette Park is located at 2490 Quintette Lane, Cantonment. For information or to reserve vendor space, call (850) 324-0617.

This is family friendly fun event.

Sunny, No Chance Of Rain Today

August 30, 2019

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Dorian Continues To Strengthen On A Path To Florida

August 30, 2019

THIS IS AN OUTDATED STORY. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

Hurricane Dorian is forecast to be a major Category 4 hurricane as it approaches the Florida east coast.

For the local area, it’s worth watching Dorian, but the chances of an impact seem to be decreasing.

The latest information on Dorian is in the graphics on this page.

Tonight’s High School Football Schedule

August 30, 2019

Here are tonight’s North Escambia area high school football games:

FLORIDA

  • Northview at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
  • Tate at Pine Forest, 7 p.m.
  • Cottondale at Jay, 7 p.m.
  • West Florida at Washington, 7 p.m.
  • Milton at Pensacola High, 7 p.m.
  • Crestview at Escambia, 7 p.m.
  • Catholic at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
  • Pace at Navarre, 7 p.m.

ALABAMA

  • Northview at Flomaton, 7 p.m.
  • Wilcox Central at Escambia County (Atmore), 7 p.m.
  • Tuscaloosa Academy at Escambia Academy, 7 p.m.
  • Choctaw County at T.R. Miller, 7 p.m.
  • W.S. Neal at Satsuma, 7 p.m.

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