Fog Possible By Morning
September 9, 2010
There is a chance of a little fog by Friday morning in the North Escambia area. By the weekend, we might have a few showers.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Super Weather
September 8, 2010
We will have an ordinary weather pattern the next several days, with warm afternoons and no mention of rain until Saturday.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Last Day To Register To Vote In Century Primary Election
September 7, 2010
Today is the last day to register to vote for Century residents who wish to cast a ballot in the town’s October 5 primary election for three council seats.
Per the Town of Century charter, the primary election is scheduled for October 5, 2010. The charter states that the primary election should be 30 days prior to the November election, but that date falls on Sunday, October 10. As a result, the date was moved to October 5. Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. The date was moved to Tuesday, September 7, because Monday, September 6th was Labor Day.
Century citizens have several ways to register or update their record:
Online/By Mail: Visit EscambiaVotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Mail the completed application no later than September 7 to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601. Or, take the completed application to the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola.
In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola, at any Florida Driver’s License Office, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit EscambiaVotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.
In Century, registration can be completed at the Century Branch Library at 7991 North Century Boulevard and at WIC Dept. of Children & Families, at 701 Mayo Street. Forms only are available at the Century Bait Shop at 11 East Highway 4, and Mitchell’s Grocery & Seafood at 8221 North Century Boulevard.
In the Century primary election, council seats three, four and five are on the ballot this year — the positions currently held by Henry Hawkins, Gary Riley and Sharon Scott.
Ernest Ward Football Tonight
September 7, 2010
The only middle school football team in Escambia County, Florida, will be in action tonight.
The Ernest Ward Eagles will take on Excel at 6 p.m. at the school’s football stadium in Walnut Hill.
Here is the remaining 2010 schedule for the Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles:
- September 7 — Home — Excel
- September 14 — OPEN
- September 21 — Away — Uriah
- September 28 — Away — Escambia Academy
- October 5 — Home — Uriah
- October 12 — OPEN
- October 19 — Home — Escambia Academy
Blue Skies Continuing
September 7, 2010
Sunny skies are forecast to continue on Wednesday, with temperatures climbing back into the middle 90’s the next few days.
But a few very isolated storms are possible, like a shower that moved through the Century, Byrneville, McDavid and Jay areas Tuesday afternoon.
Pictured above: A bird on a power line outside the NorthEscambia.com office, click to enlarge.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Labor Day Closings
September 6, 2010
The following will be closed for today’s Labor Day holiday:
- All county offices in Escambia and Santa Rosa
- All city offices, including Century and Jay
- Schools in Escambia and Santa Rosa
- All public libraries, including Jay and Century
- Florida state offices
- All federal offices
- All post offices
- No bus service from ECAT, except for Pensacola Beach trolleys
- Pensacola State College
- University of West Florida
- The USPS retail windows. No carrier delivery. No mail collected from boxes. Express Mail will be delivered.
Trash Service
There will be no change in ECUA trash or recycling service. Most ECUA customers in North Escambia will have their usual Tuesday trash and recycling service.
Century Council Meeting Postponed
September 6, 2010
Tonight’s regular first Monday meeting of the Century Town Council has been postponed due to the Labor Day holiday.
The council will meet next Monday night, September 13, at 7 p.m. at the Century Town Hall.
FHP Continues Labor Day Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown
September 6, 2010
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing the national “Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.” campaign through the Labor Day holiday. The Patrol is joining thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Florida’s roadways in an effort to save lives.
“Drunk driving is simply not worth the risk. Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but also the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for impaired driving can be significant,” said FHP Director, Colonel John Czernis. “Violators often face jail time, the loss of their driver license, higher insurance rates, attorney fees, time away from work and dozens of other expenses. Do not take the chance. Remember, if you are over the limit, you can expect to be under arrest.”
The Labor Day holiday caps off the summer season for many, and historically travel increases with people driving to celebrate with friends and family. In addition to the national enforcement campaign, the Patrol has participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the four-day holiday weekend. The operation involves all 50 state police and highway patrol organizations across the United States.
All uniformed FHP personnel, including those normally assigned to administrative duties, patroled interstates and other major state roads during the four-day holiday period. FHP Auxiliary and Reserve troopers also will volunteer to augment the Patrol this weekend. The Patrol aims to increase its presence throughout Florida in an effort to deter traffic violations and to enhance services to motorists who break down while traveling or who need other assistance. Please remember to dial *FHP (*347) from your cell phone to contact FHP to report an aggressive or impaired driver or to request roadside assistance.
The Patrol reminds motorists that Florida’s primary safety belt law authorizes law enforcement officers to stop and cite motorists solely for failure to buckle up. Also, be sure to move over for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the road. If you are unable to change lanes safely, slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit, or to five mph if the speed limit is 20 mph or less
Veterans Group To Hold Labor Day Picnic
September 6, 2010
A local veterans group is inviting everyone in the North Escambia area to a Labor Day picnic today.
Atmore VFW Post 7016 will hold their annual Labor Day Picnic from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m today. Hotdog plates will be $3, and 5×7 photos will be available for $5. There will also be an information booth to learn more about the VFW.
Atmore VFW Post 7016 is located 206 West Ashley Street in Atmore.
Warm And Dry
September 6, 2010
The next few days look warm and dry. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind around 5 mph becoming south.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%