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Residents Encouraged to Monitor Potential Severe Weather Through Saturday Evening

Jan 11, 2020, 09:45 by User Not Found

Escambia County is encouraging residents to closely monitor the weather forecast today, Saturday, Jan. 11 and take precautions as needed. The National Weather Service of Mobile is forecasting local impacts to include heavy rainfall, potentially damaging straight line winds, high risk of rip currents, high surf and potentially isolated tornadoes.
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Stark Avenue Closure Scheduled for Monday

Jan 10, 2020, 15:57 by User Not Found

Stark Avenue will experience short-term lane closures beginning Monday, Jan. 13 at 8 a.m.
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BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule January 13 - January 17

Jan 10, 2020, 14:21 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule January 13 - January 17
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Escambia County Welcomes Two New Senior-Level Employees

Jan 7, 2020, 15:51 by User Not Found

Escambia County is pleased to welcome two new senior-level employees, Cassie Boatwright, Director of Facilities Management, and Eric Gilmore, Emergency Manager.
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Brownsville Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled for Jan. 17

Jan 6, 2020, 16:55 by User Not Found

Residents of northeast Brownsville will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Friday, Jan. 17 during the Brownsville Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.
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Littleton Street Closure Scheduled for Tuesday

Jan 6, 2020, 11:02 by User Not Found

Littleton Street will experience short-term lane closures beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 a.m. A portion of Littleton Street on the north side of 9 Mile Road will be closed to through traffic.
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‘Keep the Wreath Green’ Campaign Ends with 13 Red Bulbs

Jan 3, 2020, 11:33 by User Not Found

The 2019 "Keep the Wreath Green" fire safety campaign has come to an end with 13 red bulbs on the fire safety wreath, each representing a residential structure fire in Escambia County during the month of December. The 2018 campaign ended with seven red bulbs, the 2017 campaign ended with 10 red bulbs, the 2016 campaign ended with 12 red bulbs and the 2015 campaign ended with nine red bulbs.
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BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule January 6 - January 10

Jan 3, 2020, 08:16 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule January 6 - January 10
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Next District 1 Coffee with the Commissioner set for January 22

Jan 2, 2020, 15:26 by User Not Found

Join District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh for the 30th Coffee with the Commissioner Wednesday, Jan. 22. Stop by anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. at Hardee's, 2500 Wilde Lake Boulevard. Let’s have a cup of coffee, talk about what’s on your mind and how our county can better serve you in this informal setting with no agenda or appointments needed.
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Thirteenth Red Bulb Placed on Fire Safety Wreath

Dec 31, 2019, 15:12 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed an additional red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to 13 structure fires so far during December.
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Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Red Bulbs Placed on Fire Safety Wreath

Dec 31, 2019, 10:40 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed three additional red bulbs on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to 12 structure fires so far during December.
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Animal Shelter Offering Special Adoption Rates Through January

Dec 31, 2019, 10:40 by User Not Found

It's the perfect time of the year to adopt a friend from the Escambia County Animal Shelter. The Escambia County Animal Shelter is offering a special reduced adoption fee of $50 for all dogs and puppies and $20 for all cats and kittens through Friday, Jan 31.
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Christmas Tree Disposal

Dec 31, 2019, 10:40 by User Not Found

Residents wishing to dispose of organic Christmas trees can do so by simply placing the tree curbside with all decorations, ornaments and any attached tree stands removed.
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BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule December 30 - January 3

Dec 27, 2019, 08:23 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule December 30 - January 3
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Eighth and Ninth Red Bulbs Placed on Fire Safety Wreath

Dec 23, 2019, 13:05 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed two more red bulbs on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath, bringing the total to nine structure fires so far during the campaign.
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January Events at Escambia County Community Centers and Athletic Parks

Dec 23, 2019, 11:57 by User Not Found

A listing of events happening in January at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.
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January Programs, Events at Escambia County Extension

Dec 23, 2019, 09:51 by User Not Found

Below is a listing of events occurring in January at Escambia County Extension. For more information about Extension events, please call 850-475-5230, visit escambia.ifas.ufl.edu or like Escambia Extension on Facebook.
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Public Comment Period Opens for RESTORE Draft MYIP Amendment 1

Dec 20, 2019, 17:01 by User Not Found

Escambia County is now accepting public comment for the Draft Multi-Year Implementation Plan Amendment, for a period of 45 days.
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BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule December 23 - December 27

Dec 20, 2019, 08:11 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule December 23 - December 27
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Happy Holidays from Escambia County

Dec 19, 2019, 15:46 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners wishes you a merry Christmas, happy holidays and a prosperous new year. Please enjoy Escambia County's holiday greeting video!
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