Jul 17, 2020, 15:27 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 17, 2020, 14:14 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule July 20- July 24

Jul 16, 2020, 16:20 by User Not Found

Escambia County turns 199 years old Friday, July 17. Created on the same date in 1821, Escambia and St. Johns counties were Florida's two original counties, covering the entire territory within modern state boundaries. The Suwannee River was the border between Escambia and St. Johns counties, which follows a winding path from the northern border of the state to the Gulf of Mexico.

Jul 16, 2020, 15:49 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 16, 2020, 14:32 by User Not Found

As part of a pledge proposed by Senator Doug Broxson during Thursday's BCC Regular Meeting, the Escambia County Commission is encouraging all citizens who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate blood or plasma in order to help current COVID-19 patients.

Jul 16, 2020, 13:34 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 15, 2020, 16:16 by User Not Found

ECAT has been awarded a grant of $10.1 million through CARES Act federal funding for operational and preventative maintenance expenses during COVID-19 for local transit services. The funds will also pay for PPE, sanitation supplies, and other COVID prevention measures implemented since March.

Jul 15, 2020, 16:06 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 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.