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Dry, Sunny Weather Continues

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Sunday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
• Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
• Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
• Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
• Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
• Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
• Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

High Gas Prices On This Independence Day Weekend

AAA expects the majority of U.S. drivers likely will pay the highest gas prices for Independence Day since 2008. Today’s national average price of gas is about 20 cents per gallon more expensive than the average on July 4, 2013, which was $3.48 per gallon. In recent years gas prices have declined in the weeks leading up to Independence Day, but this has not occurred this summer due to higher crude oil costs as fighting intensifies in Iraq.

In Escambia County, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded averages $3.60, up from $3.38 on year. But back in 2008, that gallon of gas hit an all-time local record just after the Fourth weekend of $4.03.

“Most drivers are paying about 15-20 cents more per gallon than expected heading into the busy Independence Day weekend due to market fear about Iraq,” said Avery Ash, AAA spokesman. “It is frustrating that events overseas will make it more expensive to celebrate Fourth of July here at home.”

AAA projects 41 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, a 1.9 percent increase from the 40.3 million people who traveled last year and a nearly 14 percent increase compared to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  The majority of travelers will be celebrating their freedom with a road trip, with more than eight in 10 (34.8 million) choosing to travel by automobile, the highest level since 2007.  The Independence Day holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 6.

“With school out for summer, the Fourth of July holiday is typically the busiest summer travel holiday, with five million more Americans traveling compared to Memorial Day weekend,” said AAA Chief Operating Officer Marshall L. Doney. “In line with tradition, most travelers are celebrating their newfound summer freedom with an all-American road trip.”

An increase in consumer spending is primarily due to increasing credit, rather than rising incomes.  Consumers have been hesitant to add to their credit card balances the past several years, but continued improvements in the employment picture and rising home values means they are starting to feel more comfortable taking on debt. In addition to consumer spending, a boost in consumer confidence and the employment outlook are driving more Americans to take a road trip.

“Steady improvement in the economy has spurred increased consumer confidence and spending,” continued Doney.  “Optimistic Americans are more willing to take on debt this year, dusting off their credit cards to pay for a much-needed Independence Day getaway.”

NorthEscambia.com file photo.

FHP Still On Patrol For Fourth Weekend Violators

The Florida Highway Patrol will be out in force  in an effort to keep the state’s roadways safe for the holiday weekend.

“Independence Day is a day to celebrate the birth of our great nation with family and friends, enjoying cookouts and fireworks,” said FHP Director, Col. David Brierton. “But people need to use good judgment over the long  holiday weekend, so that the celebration doesn’t turn into a tragedy.”

Safety tips from FHP:

• Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.
• Buckle Up. A seatbelt is your vehicle’s most important safety feature.
• Before drinking, designate a sober driver.
• If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation so you are sure to get home safely.
• If you happen to see a impaired driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact local law enforcement or dial *347.
• If you know people who are about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.
• And remember, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle (in motion or stopped) by the driver and or the passenger(s) is a violation of Florida law.

Pictured above: A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulls out onto Highway 29 at Fran’s Diner in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Great Weather Continues

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Saturday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
• Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
• Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
• Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
• Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Cantonment Farmer’s Market Open Today

A local farmer’s market in Cantonment will be open Saturday for holiday weekend shoppers.

The Market at Saint Monica’s is open the first and third Saturdays of each month (including today) from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Items often for sale include fresh produce, meat, prepared foods, plants, jewelry, baked goods, arts, crafts and more. Today’s items will also feature used books.

The Market at Saint Monica’s in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church, 699 South Highway 95-A, Cantonment.

Pictured: Fresh produce offered at a June edition of  The Market at Saint Monica’s. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Perfect 4th: Low 60’s For Tonight

• Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Saturday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
• Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Sunday Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
• Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
• Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
• Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
• Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Schedule: Area Fireworks Shows

Here’s a guide to public, non-profit Fourth of July Fireworks shows across the North Escambia area:

Friday, July 4

Sertoma — Downtown Pensacola

For the 25th year, area Sertoma organizations are once again coordinating and hosting the largest Fireworks display on the Gulf Coast over Pensacola Bay on Friday, July 4th at 9:00 pm.

There will be activities throughout the day, from 11:00 am until 6:30 pm, in Seville Square to include a free Children’s Area with inflatables and pony rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment on the gazebo stage beginning at 11:00 a.m. There is also a hot dog eating contest at noon.

Starting at 4 p.m., there will be live music on the Bayfront Stage. The festivities will culminate with the fireworks show over Pensacola Bay at about 9 p.m. synchronized with music broadcast on Cat Country 98.7.

Jay

15th Annual Celebrate Freedom 5K at 8 a.m. Friday at Bray-Hendricks City Park. 5K entry fee is $25; One mile fun run is $10. Awards to be presented.

All-day celebration at Bray-Hendricks Park including a softball tournament, tennis tournament,  plenty of food, arts and crafts vendors, pony rides, inflatables for the kids, entertainment and fireworks at dark.

Pensacola Beach

Red, White and Blues week begins with the Pensacola Beach Fourth of July firework show and celebration at 8:30 pm on the Portofino Boardwalk. Fireworks will be launched from the Santa Rosa Sound, providing views along the beach and boardwalk.

Riverfest, Milton

Riverfest will be held Friday, July 4 in Milton. Festivities include the 13th annual Firecracker Bike Show at 9 a.m., a Freedom Car Show at 9 a.m., a Children’s Activity Area, annual Great MillT own Duck Race at 5 p.m., live entertainment at 5:30 p.m., a Veteran’s Salute at 6:30 p.m. and karaoke  at 7 p.m. The day will end with a fireworks display over the Blackwater River at dark.

East Brewton

The Fort Crawford Commission will celebrate Friday, July 4, with a fun-filled day beginning at 9 a.m. at Fort Crawford Park and ending with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Bay Minette

The Rotary Club of Bay Minette will host a fireworks show on Friday, July 4, beginning around 9 p.m. at Bay Minette Elementary School’s old tennis courts.

Hot, Dry Weather Continues

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
• Independence Day unny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Saturday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
• Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• Sunday Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
• Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
• Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
• Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
• Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
• Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sign Up Now For Bratt Basketball Camp Next Week With Former NBA Coach

The First Baptist Church of Bratt will host a basketball camp  next week with a former NBA, college and high school coach.

The camp for children ages 8-14 will be held  July 7-11 from 9 a.m. until noon at the church. Coach Roger Dutremble of Global Sports Outreach will teach kids the fundamentals of basketball and Biblical awareness.

“We are fortunate to get someone of Coach Roger’s talents and achievements to head up this camp” said First Baptist Bratt Student Pastor Tim Hawsey. “He has a unique ability to deal with children, and his love for them is evident.”   This is the third year the church has offered this camp.

Dutremble is a a retired coach and member of the International Basketball Hall of Fame. He  career includes coaching at every level from high school to the NBA, and into international arenas, with a lifetime coaching record of 687-117 and seven national championships. He was selected “Coach of the Year” six times, and served as national team head coach to Belgium, Scotland, and Jordan. He was an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, serving under Paul Westhead and Pat Riley, from 1979-83 and helping the team to three NBA championships with players like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The cost is $45 per student with a limited number of scholarships available. The funds are used exclusively to purchase shoes and basketballs for needy children in other countries where Detremble conducts camps.

For more information, contact Hawsey at (850) 327-6529, church secretary Sherrye Gilman at (850) 327-6529 or stop by the church on Highway 4 just west of Northview High School.

Pictured: Students that participated in a previous basketball camp at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Inset: Coach Roger Dutremble of Global Sports Outreach. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

High Temp About 100 Today

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

• Today Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
• Independence Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
• Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.
• Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
• Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
• Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
• Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
• Tuesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

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