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May 3, 2024, 09:57
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for May 6-10, 2024.
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May 2, 2024, 10:40
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Aviation Field/Brentwood will take place Wednesday, May 8. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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May 2, 2024, 08:43
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County's Natural Resources Management Department invites residents to attend the 2nd Annual Northwest Florida Regional Resiliency Seminar Friday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. "I" St. This event is free to attend and open to anyone interested in learning more about resiliency in northwest Florida.
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May 2, 2024, 08:11
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Davis Wood
Considered a "role model of excellence as an EMS provider in the state of Florida," Escambia County Emergency Medical Services has passed the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight's Compliance Monitoring site survey with no deficiencies found, with the Bureau praising Escambia County EMS for its exemplary service and organization. This inspection marks Escambia County EMS’s second state inspection since 2021, both of which were passed with zero deficiencies.
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May 2, 2024, 07:54
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Davis Wood
The Escambia County Emergency Communications administrative phone lines have been restored following a temporary outage. Citizens may resume dialing the administrative phone line at 850-471-6300.
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May 1, 2024, 16:19
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Emergency Communications administrative phones are temporarily down for inbound and outbound calls due to a technical issue. Citizens can still dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
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May 1, 2024, 15:57
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Thursday, May 2. 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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May 1, 2024, 09:08
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County Sea Turtle Conservation Program volunteers greeted the sun early this morning, May 1, as they officially welcomed the start of sea turtle nesting season. Today marked their first daily morning patrol on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, looking for nesting and other turtle activity occurring overnight.
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Apr 30, 2024, 09:45
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering for an appointment to the Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee. County residents interested in serving on the committee are asked apply by the close of business Monday, May 13.
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Apr 29, 2024, 13:54
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Emergency Management invites girls entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades to participate in the inaugural HERricane Escambia program. The deadline to apply for the program is Friday, May 3.
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Apr 29, 2024, 13:25
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents on Olive Road will take place Wednesday, May 1. 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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Apr 29, 2024, 08:35
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Emergency Management invites members of the media for a meet-and-greet and media roundtable discussion at the Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday, May 28, at 1 p.m. A tour of the Public Safety building will be provided after the roundtable discussion.
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Apr 26, 2024, 15:50
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for April 29-May 3, 2024.
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Apr 26, 2024, 14:57
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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" adoption event, starting Saturday, April 27 until Wednesday, May 15. 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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Apr 26, 2024, 11:37
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County Waste Services is making changes to the free re-blended paint program schedule, which will allow the county to provide a better variety of paint colors to the public at no charge. Beginning Thursday, May 2, Waste Services will offer free re-blended paint on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road.
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Apr 26, 2024, 09:03
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new full-time paramedics, with a goal of attracting qualified individuals with a passion for public safety to join the EMS team.
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Apr 25, 2024, 11:59
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County is pleased to announce that the Casino Beach Fishing Pier will reopen to the public beginning Friday, April 26 at noon. The pier will be open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.
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Apr 25, 2024, 08:49
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Andrea Gibson
District 3 Commissioner Lumon May and the Escambia Pensacola Human Relations Commission invite residents to a first-time homebuyer workshop Monday, April 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. Desoto St. The workshop is open to anyone interested in becoming a homeowner.
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Apr 24, 2024, 16:28
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Andrea Gibson
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has received the subgrant application for Escambia County McElhaney Road culvert repairs due to damages in Hurricane Sally (DR-4564-FL PW 00525). Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 and 44 CFR Part 9.12, final notice is hereby given of FEMA’s intent to provide funding for this project under the Public Assistance (PA) Program.
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Apr 24, 2024, 11:16
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment as a “Hotel/Motel Industry” representative on the Escambia County Tourist Development Council. Residents interested in serving are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
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