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Apr 12, 2024, 16:20 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for April 15-19, 2024.
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Apr 12, 2024, 14:51 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
The Escambia County area was impacted by severe weather including a possible tornado this week, which highlighted the importance of the county’s emergency response procedures and community partnerships during natural disasters.
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Apr 12, 2024, 14:28 PM
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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 Friday, April 26.
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Apr 12, 2024, 14:27 PM
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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 to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority. Appointees serve without compensation. The term will begin Aug. 1, 2024.
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Apr 12, 2024, 09:51 AM
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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 12, 2024, 08:13 AM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Parks and Recreation has installed four new playgrounds at several neighborhood and community parks throughout the county, providing additional play and recreational opportunities for Escambia County residents and visitors.
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Apr 11, 2024, 16:50 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The traffic signal at the intersection of Longleaf and Community Drive has been repaired and is now fully operational. The traffic signal previously sustained damage from a tree during the April 10 storm. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and follow the traffic signals.
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Apr 11, 2024, 16:10 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County has received reports of fraudulent text messages targeting the public from persons claiming to represent SunPass. The messages are requesting prompt payment to avoid fees and contain a link to a fraudulent website in an attempt to collect information. These messages are not sent by SunPass.
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Apr 11, 2024, 12:41 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Mayfair will take place Wednesday, April 17. 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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Apr 10, 2024, 19:25 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The traffic signal at the intersection of Longleaf Drive and Community Drive is currently out after sustaining damage from a tree during today's storm. Stop signs have been installed at the intersection, which will operate a four-way stop until the signal has been restored. The signal is expected to become operational by 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11.
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Apr 10, 2024, 10:41 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County offices will close at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, due to potential severe weather. Essential employees such as first responders will remain available.
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Apr 10, 2024, 08:44 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Waterfront Rescue Mission has opened its severe weather shelter on Wednesday, April 10, for individuals seeking temporary shelter from the storm.
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Apr 9, 2024, 16:50 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County Area Transit will suspend all service, including Escambia County Community Transit and the UWF trolleys, Wednesday, April 10, due to potential severe weather. Regular service will resume Thursday, April 11. ECCT will remain in operation for dialysis and life-sustaining services.
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Apr 9, 2024, 15:37 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor potential severe weather with the enhanced risk of damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, high surf and dangerous rip currents on Monday, Jan. 8.
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Apr 9, 2024, 09:23 AM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County has completed the Jackson Creek Floodplain Restoration Project, restoring a section of Jackson Creek and the surrounding floodplain, along with planting 4,100 trees in the area.
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Apr 5, 2024, 16:03 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for April 8-12, 2024.
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Apr 5, 2024, 14:46 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Samantha Mitchell, Maintenance Technician in the Facilities Management Department, as the April 2024 Employee of the Month. The board recognized Mitchell’s selection at the April 4 BCC meeting.
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Apr 5, 2024, 14:17 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Parks and Recreation recently added a new 18-hole disc golf course at Lexington Terrace Park, along with completing additional improvements to the popular regional park and dog park.
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Apr 5, 2024, 09:35 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Coastal Resiliency Fund to enhance native dune vegetation on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key. The Board of County Commissioners approved the award at the April 4 BCC meeting.
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Apr 4, 2024, 15:39 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Edgewater/Davenport will take place Wednesday, April 10. 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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