Escambia County Offers Halloween Safety Tips
October 31, 2025
As the community participates in Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating , Escambia County encourages residents to celebrate safely by following the safety tips below:
Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips
- Plan your route. When planning where to trick-or-treat, make sure the location is in a well-lit, familiar community. Always remain on sidewalks or walking paths when possible.
- Cross streets safely. Use crosswalks when crossing the street. Make sure to always look both ways when crossing the street.
- Supervise children. A parent or guardian should always supervise trick-or-treaters under 12 years old.
- Travel in groups. When possible, trick-or-treat in groups.
- Wear visible costumes. When trick-or-treating at night, wear reflective tape, carry glow sticks or have a flashlight to remain visible to drivers.
- Wear masks safely. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the holes around the eyes are large enough so they can see out.
- Sort through the candy. After trick-or-treating, sort through and discard any opened packaging or suspicious items.
- Drive slowly and remain alert. When traveling during Halloween, drive with extreme caution as trick-or-treaters are outside. Always drive slowly in neighborhoods and watch for any children crossing the street unexpectedly.
Button Battery Safety
Escambia County EMS reminds residents to be careful with button batteries. These small, disc-shaped batteries could look like a tasty treat, but they can have scary results. Swallowing a button battery can cause serious damage to the esophagus. If a button battery has been ingested, swallowing honey can slow down the harmful impacts until seen by a medical professional. Escambia County EMS created a video on button battery safety, which can be viewed here.
Fire Safety Tips
- Choose flame-resistant costumes. When selecting a costume, make sure to stay away from long, trailing fabric.
- Avoid the open flames. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters. Tell children to stay away from open flames and be sure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire.
- Use battery-operated candles. Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o’-lanterns. If you do use real candles, use extreme caution and watch children at all times.
- Keep exits clear. Make sure all decorations remain clear of all escape routes inside the home.
- Check your smoke alarms. Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working.
Animal Safety Tips
- Keep pets comfortable. Keep any anxious pets safe on Halloween in a separate room or kennel with calming music and their favorite toys.
- Stash the candy away. Halloween candy, including chocolate and sugar-free candies, can cause severe health issues in pets when ingested. Lollipop sticks, wrappers, and plastic bits can also cause choking hazards or intestinal blockages. Keep your candy stash tucked away and remind kids to do the same.
- Costume comfort. Pet costumes should fit comfortably and not limit movement, sight, or their ability to breathe, bark or meow. Be sure to check the costume carefully for small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that could present a choking hazard. If a pet shows signs of distress in a costume, it’s best to leave it at home.
- Decorations can be dangerous. Halloween decorations are fun but can pose a threat to animals. Keep candles and jack-o’-lanterns out of reach and secure any electrical cord to prevent chewing. Avoid fake spiderwebs, glowsticks, or small decorative pieces that could be swallowed.
- Bring outdoor pets inside. If you have outdoor pets, help keep them safe on Halloween by bringing them inside.
- Check your pet records. Animal Welfare Officers respond to several bite calls every year on Halloween. Make sure your pets have a current rabies vaccination and can provide proof to an Animal Welfare Officer if a bite occurs. Pets should also have identification tags and/or microchips in the event they escape when opening the door to trick-or-treaters.
Florida Corrections, Local Law Enforcement Checking In On Sex Offenders For Halloween
October 31, 2025
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) continues its annual efforts to protect Florida’s communities by conducting statewide compliance checks on sex offenders under felony supervision during the Halloween season. In partnership with state and local law enforcement agencies, FDC Probation Officers inspect residences to ensure individuals under supervision adhere to court-ordered restrictions and do not participate in Halloween-related activities.
“In the days leading up to and during Halloween, our Probation Officers, alongside law enforcement partners, work diligently to protect children and families. We commend their continued dedication to keeping Florida safe.” said said Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon.
This critical initiative involves more than 5,000 home inspections statewide, verifying that sex offenders under supervision are not engaging in prohibited behaviors or posing any risk to the community. Officers ensure strict compliance with supervision conditions, which prohibit participation in Halloween activities such as distributing candy, displaying decorations, or interacting with children.
FDC said sex offenders under supervision must comply with all holiday-specific restrictions, including:
No distribution of candy or treats.
Turning off porch lights and closing blinds.
No exterior decorations.
Not answering the door to trick-or-treaters.
No costumes, masks, or attendance at Halloween events.
Those found in violation of supervision terms face immediate arrest and probation revocation.
Friday Night Football Schedule (And Thursday Scores)
October 31, 2025
Here is the Friday football schedule for the North Escambia area, plus a few scores from Thursday night games.
FLORIDA
- Tate 3, Escambia 0 (Thursday)
- Pensacola High 30, Gulf Breeze 15 (Thursday)
- Northview at Flomaton
- J.U. Blacksher at Jay
- Pine Forest at West Florida
- Delhi (LA) at Pensacola Catholic
- Milton at Pace
- Navarre at Niceville
- Central at Wewahitchka
ALABAMA
- Escambia County (Atmore) 28, Hillcrest Evergreen 7 (Thursday)
- Northview at Flomaton
- Escambia Academy at Macon-East Montgomery Academy
- T.R. Miller at W.S. Neal
Pictured: The Northview Chiefs beat Central of Hayneville, Alabama, 60-0 last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Low Around 40 Tonight
October 30, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunny, Windy And Cooler
October 29, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Escambia School Choice Expo Is Today
October 28, 2025
Escambia County Public Schools will host their School Choice Expo on Tuesday, October 28.
This year’s expo will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at Washington High School. Typically, the expo welcomes over one thousand people
Representatives from ECPS Career Academies and Choice Schools will be on hand to greet guests and answer questions about their programs. Tables for career academy displays will be set up inside the Washington gym and cafeteria. Local vendors will provide items for gift bags for attendees.
“The school district is excited to once again be offering our School Choice Expo to the community,” said Coordinator of Enrollment Services Chris McFarland. “This is a great opportunity for our students to experience all of the awesome programs and school choice transfer options available to our students in one venue. We look forward to once again seeing everyone there.”
The School Choice Expo coincides with the middle and high school open enrollment period, which runs from October 27 to December 5, 2025. The open enrollment period for elementary schools runs from January 26 to March 6, 2026.
For questions about open enrollment, contact McFarland at (850)469-5580. For questions about career academies, contact Steven Harrell, director of Workforce Education, at (850) 469-5357.
Families are encouraged by the district to register for school choice during the expo.
Partly Sunny, Low 70s Today; Rain Possible Early Wednesday Morning
October 28, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tate Fall Baseball Halloween Game Is This Evening
October 28, 2025
Tate Aggie Baseball will host their annual Fall Baseball Halloween Game this evening.
The event begins at 5 p.m., with trunk-or-treat with the baseball players, volleyball, softball, and Student Council all coming together for a fun night. Trunk or treat will be followed by an exhibition baseball game with players in full costume at 6 p.m. with games and prizes for the kids between innings.
Chili, hot dogs, pulled pork, treats and more will be available during the event.
The entry fee is $1 and a Thanksgiving canned food item to support an upcoming food distribution hosted by state Rep. Michelle Salzman and A Foundation for Hope. Parking is by the gym.
Pictured: The 2024 Tate Fall Baseball Halloween Game. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Low In The 50s Tonight
October 27, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
More Rain And Storms Tonight
October 26, 2025
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.