Jul 15, 2020, 14:26 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue will conduct a hot car safety demonstration Friday, July 17 in an effort to bring awareness to the dangers and risks of leaving children and pets in cars. The demonstration is open to the public and will take place at noon in the rear of the Public Safety building located at 6575 N. "W" St.

Jul 15, 2020, 11:01 by User Not Found

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce is providing turtle-safe red flashlight filters to the public. The filters turn white light into red light, which turtles and other wildlife can't detect.

Jul 15, 2020, 09:31 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will hold several meetings Thursday, July, 16. Public Forum will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the BCC Regular Meeting at 9 a.m. All meetings will take place in the board chambers of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, found on the first floor of 221 Palafox Place.

Jul 15, 2020, 08:54 by User Not Found

The media is invited to attend the Escambia County Summer Youth Employment Program Ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. Youth workers will be recognized by District 3 Commissioner Lumon May, Administrator Janice Gilley and Neighborhood & Human Services staff.

Jul 14, 2020, 16:16 by User Not Found

Residents of Englewood will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Friday, July 17 during the Englewood Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

Jul 14, 2020, 15:22 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Joint Information Center is distributing updates Monday through Friday to streamline communication from our partner agencies regarding COVID-19. As this dynamic situation unfolds, the frequency of these updates may change if there is breaking news. Individual organizations will continue to send news releases.

Jul 14, 2020, 14:36 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners held a Budget Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday July 14 to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget.

Jul 13, 2020, 15:06 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Joint Information Center is distributing updates Monday through Friday to streamline communication from our partner agencies regarding COVID-19. As this dynamic situation unfolds, the frequency of these updates may change if there is breaking news. Individual organizations will continue to send news releases.

Jul 13, 2020, 13:27 by User Not Found

Escambia County collected and disposed of approximately 37 tons (74,000 pounds) of debris during the District 5 Cantonment/Farm Hill Cleanup in July, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. Escambia County collected and disposed of approximately 37 tons (74,000 pounds) of debris during the District 5 Cantonment/Farm Hill Cleanup in July.

Jul 13, 2020, 09:43 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will hold Budget Committee of the Whole meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, July 14 and 15 at 9 a.m.

Jul 10, 2020, 15:49 by User Not Found

Escambia County is proud to announce Vice-Chairman and District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender has been selected to serve on the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) Finance, Tax and Administration (FTA) committee and the Water and Environmental Sustainability (WES) committee by the President and Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay. He was also appointed to the Florida Counties Foundation Board of Directors which oversees the training and education institute for county governments.

Jul 10, 2020, 15:18 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue urges citizens to never leave children alone in cars and to be extra cautious during these warm summer months. According to the National Safety Council, there have been over 800 child deaths due to vehicular heatstroke with 2018 being the deadliest year on record with 53 child fatalities. Of the 800 fatalities recorded, 24% of those were in employer parking lots while the parent or guardian went to work. The causes of the tragedies are simply being in too big of a hurry and forgetting.

Jul 10, 2020, 14:51 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Joint Information Center is distributing updates Monday through Friday to streamline communication from our partner agencies regarding COVID-19. As this dynamic situation unfolds, the frequency of these updates may change if there is breaking news. Individual organizations will continue to send news releases.

Jul 10, 2020, 13:43 by User Not Found

Escambia County is closing all drop-off recycling sites effective Monday, July 13 until further notice. With the loss of labor crews from Escambia County Corrections, the county will not have manpower to manage illegal dumping at the sites. Residents can contact their waste collection company and request recycling service.

Jul 10, 2020, 09:43 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule July 13 - July 17

Jul 9, 2020, 18:41 by User Not Found

Escambia County Corrections received its first positive test result at the work annex, formerly known as the road prison, today, July 9. As a precaution, the medical recommendation is to suspend road crew operations that provide services throughout the county. These services include, but are not limited to, grounds keeping throughout the county and support to the landfill, animal services, code enforcement and fleet maintenance.

Jul 9, 2020, 15:00 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Joint Information Center is distributing updates Monday through Friday to streamline communication from our partner agencies regarding COVID-19. As this dynamic situation unfolds, the frequency of these updates may change if there is breaking news. Individual organizations will continue to send news releases.

Jul 9, 2020, 08:55 by User Not Found

Residents of Cantonment/Farm Hill will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Friday, July 10 during the Cantonment/Farm Hill Neighborhood Cleanup in District 5.

Jul 9, 2020, 08:18 by User Not Found

West Florida Public Libraries received a grant from the American Library Association to purchase two laptops which are now located in the lobby of the Pensacola Library, located at 239 N. Spring St., for patrons to come in and fill out their Census forms.

Jul 8, 2020, 21:52 by User Not Found

The Walton County Jail distributed a news release tonight stating that out of the 38 positive cases in their jail, 18 are Escambia County housed inmates.