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DROUGHT CONTINUES
Drought conditions continue throughout the region. The U.S. Drought Monitor says drought conditions extend across northwest Florida. Severe drought conditions are being experienced in Escambia and San...
May 17, 2020
FLORIDA GYMS TO REOPEN TODAY
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says gyms can officially reopen in the state today, but CDC guidelines must be followed. Gyms will be disinfected and deep cleaned before opening and additional cleaning ...
May 17, 2020
VIRUS TESTING PROBLEMS
35,000 COVID-19 tests ordered by a Florida-based health care system and performed by a third-party lab are considered unreliable. Advent Health, a faith-based health care system, said the situation ha...
May 17, 2020
FANTASY FIVE WINNERS
The Florida Lottery Commission says two people won over $40,000 after buying Fantasy 5 tickets in Jay and Milton. The tickets sold at the Farmer's Country Market on Highway 4 and the Milton Exxon on C...
May 17, 2020
ESCAMBIA COUNTY BURN BAN
Following action taken by other counties in Northwest Florida, Escambia County has issued a burn ban that is in effect until further notice. It prohibits open outdoor burning, including campfires, wil...
May 13, 2020
TRAFFIC FATALITY
The Florida Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a one-vehicle traffic crash yesterday morning in north Escambia County. Troopers say it happened just after 11am on Bogia ("Bo-Gee") Road just ...
May 13, 2020
NATIONAL SEASHORE REOPENING
Starting Saturday Gulf Islands National Seashore is planning to reopen several recreational areas, including Fort Pickens, which will resume regular operating hours and lifeguards will be on duty. How...
May 13, 2020
BROKEN PRISON WATERMAIN REPAIRED
The broken water main at the Century Prison in North Escambia County has been repaired and water service has been restored. Florida State Senator Doug Broxson said the water is still not drinkable as ...
May 11, 2020
MOBILE VIRUS TESTING SITE
A mobile COVID-19 testing site with no pre-screening required will be open again this week for Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents at the University of West Florida from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at...
May 11, 2020
CONCEALED WEAPON APPLICATION LAWSUIT
An Okaloosa County resident has filed a lawsuit challenging the decision by state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to suspend accepting online applications for concealed-weapons permits because of...
May 11, 2020
Thu Sep 17
Tonight
77°FLowWind/Dir: 15 MPH-E
Precipitation: 0%
Clear, with a low around 77. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Day
90°FHighWind/Dir: 10 MPH-E
Precipitation: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Night
76°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-NE
Precipitation: 0%
Clear, with a low around 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Fri Sep 18
Day
90°FHighWind/Dir: 10 MPH-E
Precipitation: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 10 mph.
Night
77°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-W
Precipitation: 0%
Clear, with a low around 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Sat Sep 19
Day
93°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 10%
Sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Night
78°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-SE
Precipitation: 15%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sun Sep 20
Day
90°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night
77°FLowWind/Dir: 0 MPH-SE
Precipitation: 34%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mon Sep 21
Day
89°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 37%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night
77°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-SE
Precipitation: 37%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tue Sep 22
Day
89°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 42%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Night
77°FLowWind/Dir: 5 MPH-E
Precipitation: 42%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wed Sep 23
Day
89°FHighWind/Dir: 5 MPH-NE
Precipitation: 33%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
