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Jan 31, 2024, 08:37
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Andrea Gibson
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Florida Division of Emergency Management have received the following application for Federal grant funding. Final notice is hereby given of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) consideration to provide funding in the form of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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Jan 30, 2024, 14:34
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County is continuing progress on the eastern portion of the Perdido Key Multi-Use Path, which is already providing bicyclists and pedestrians with easier and safer connectivity through Perdido Key.
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Jan 30, 2024, 08:42
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County will host two free workshops Feb. 27 and 29 to help educate the public and answer questions about the newly updated Barrier Island Lighting Ordinance. Workshop topics will include an overview of ordinance requirements, the basics of wildlife friendly lighting, and lighting retrofit tips and tricks.
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Jan 26, 2024, 10:36
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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 Value Adjustment Board. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.
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Jan 26, 2024, 10:03
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2024.
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Jan 26, 2024, 09:46
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Davis Wood
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will host a tryout for individuals looking for a challenging, rewarding and exciting job with a starting pay of $18.35/hour.
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Jan 25, 2024, 15:21
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Kaycee Lagarde
Opening Doors Northwest Florida and Escambia County collaborated to host the 2024 You-Count Homeless Connect Event today, Thursday, Jan. 25, which drew nearly 200 attendees and 60 vendors to help connect homeless individuals with valuable community resources and services.
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Jan 24, 2024, 09:53
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Andrea Gibson
Join Escambia County Marine Resources invites for the Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef and Lionfish Workshops, held Feb. 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. This two-day event brings together managers, scientists, anglers, divers, and other interested citizens to discuss the science and management of artificial reefs and lionfish.
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Jan 23, 2024, 09:35
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in North Beulah will take place Wednesday, Jan. 24. 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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Jan 22, 2024, 15:26
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23. Public forum begins at 8:30 a.m. and the regular meeting begins at 9 a.m. Both 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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Jan 22, 2024, 13:23
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Kaycee Lagarde
A cold weather sheltering plan established through a partnership between Escambia County and Waterfront Rescue Mission is seeing early success after several cold weather events this winter, sheltering hundreds of people from frigid temperatures in Escambia County.
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Jan 19, 2024, 10:09
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 22-26, 2024.
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Jan 19, 2024, 08:24
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County recently completed a major drainage improvement and flood mitigation project in the Lake Charlene area, which will provide much-needed relief for a neighborhood that has experienced repetitive flooding over the years.
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Jan 17, 2024, 14:15
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County has improved its rating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, resulting in an additional discount on flood insurance premiums for Escambia County residents.
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Jan 17, 2024, 11:40
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia Pensacola Human Relations Commission board meeting has been rescheduled for Jan. 24, 2024. The board will meet at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. Desoto St., beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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Jan 17, 2024, 10:45
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in North Beulah will take place Wednesday, Jan. 24. 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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Jan 16, 2024, 14:24
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Andrea Gibson
Join District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh at his virtual 89th Coffee with the Commissioner event Wednesday, Jan. 17. The live stream will take place from 6:30-7:30 a.m.
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Jan 16, 2024, 12:28
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Davis Wood
Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor the Hard Freeze Warning forecasted to impact the county beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m. The hard freeze warning is expected to continue until Wednesday morning.
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Jan 16, 2024, 07:41
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Davis Wood
With freezing temperatures forecasted throughout the week, Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
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Jan 15, 2024, 15:33
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Andrea Gibson
The REAP Max-Well Respite Center Transitional Housing Program extends an open invitation to all mothers and their children only who do not have a place to sleep during the night. Due to limited amount of funding and space, this invitation can only be for a maximum three-night stay, and everyone must leave by 7 a.m.
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