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Dec 11, 2023, 08:39 AM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Parks and Recreation has installed four new playgrounds this year at several neighborhood and community parks throughout the county, with four additional playgrounds planned for 2024.
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Dec 8, 2023, 15:01 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Natural Resources Conservation Division is preparing for a prescribed burn in the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve. Staff anticipates conducting burn activities between Tuesday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec, 15, weather permitting.
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Dec 8, 2023, 14:39 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Engineering Department will begin a resurfacing paving project Monday, Dec. 11, on East Quintette Road from Highway 95-A to the Santa Rosa County line. The project is expected to be completed by January 2024, weather permitting.
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Dec 8, 2023, 13:07 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Dec. 11-15, 2023.
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Dec 8, 2023, 13:05 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Committee of the Whole Workshop, originally scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, has been canceled. Future meetings can be viewed on the MyEscambia.com web calendar.
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Dec 8, 2023, 10:35 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The Century Library, located at 7991 N. Century Blvd., has temporarily closed effective Thursday, Dec. 7, due to a water leak in Century. Another notice will be issued once the library can safely reopen.
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Dec 8, 2023, 10:19 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Don Christian, III, as the December Employee of the Month and the 2023 Employee of the Year. Don, the Traffic Program Manager for the Engineering Department's Transportation and Traffic Operations division, has been employed with Escambia County since April 2007.
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Dec 7, 2023, 15:50 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Century Library, located at 7991 N. Century Blvd., has temporarily closed effective Thursday, Dec. 7, due to a water leak in Century. Another notice will be issued once the library can safely reopen.
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Dec 6, 2023, 15:49 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 7. Agenda review begins at 9 a.m., public forum begins at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will take place in the board chambers of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located on the first floor of 221 Palafox Place.
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Dec 6, 2023, 13:25 PM
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Davis Wood
Waterfront Rescue Mission will be opening their cold weather shelter beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, for individuals seeking refuge from the cold temperatures.
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Dec 5, 2023, 15:46 PM
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Davis Wood
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 5.
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Dec 5, 2023, 08:24 AM
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed the first red bulb on the wreath in 2023 following a residential structure fire Monday evening.
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Dec 4, 2023, 08:20 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, county staff and Sigma Consulting invite the public to the Beulah Master Plan Design Charrette Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Beulah Senior Citizens Center, 7425 Woodside Road. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance.
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Dec 1, 2023, 16:09 PM
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Davis Wood
As the 2023 hurricane season comes to a close, Escambia County continues to urge residents to remain weather-prepared during the colder months.
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Dec 1, 2023, 12:25 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2023.
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Dec 1, 2023, 08:34 AM
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue, in collaboration with the Pensacola Fire Department, will launch its annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign Friday, Dec. 1. While a joyous time of year, cold weather, holiday decorations and festivities can create serious fire dangers. Firefighters hope to reduce the number of fires by promoting simple, life-saving holiday safety tips each day in December.
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Nov 30, 2023, 14:07 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 7. Agenda review begins at 9 a.m., public forum begins at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will take place in the board chambers of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located on the first floor of 221 Palafox Place.
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Nov 29, 2023, 13:30 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Repairs to the Casino Beach Fishing Pier on Pensacola Beach are anticipated to begin in December 2023, with work estimated to be completed by May 2024. The pier will be closed for the duration of construction.
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Nov 29, 2023, 09:00 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for the "Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope" adoption event, Dec. 1-17. During this time, adoptions for all cats and dogs 1 year or older will be free. Puppies will be available for $50 and kittens will be available for $25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents.
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Nov 29, 2023, 08:50 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in North Davis will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is not eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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