Oct 11, 2018, 12:03 by User Not Found

The Pensacola Beach Gulf Fishing Pier and the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier are CLOSED until further notice. Both facilities must be inspected from the water before they are reopened.

Oct 11, 2018, 09:07 by User Not Found

The Contractor Competency Board meeting originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Escambia County Central Office Complex has been canceled due to lack of quorum.

Oct 10, 2018, 17:27 by User Not Found

Final Hurricane Michael Update

Oct 10, 2018, 12:25 by User Not Found

Escambia County update #5 on Hurricane Michael

Oct 10, 2018, 05:59 by User Not Found

Watch our latest update on Hurricane Michael from Emergency Management Manager John Dosh. Dosh discusses the category 4 storm's track and what we can expect locally as of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Oct 9, 2018, 17:55 by User Not Found

Escambia County update #4 on Hurricane Michael

Oct 9, 2018, 15:17 by User Not Found

Molino Elementary School located at 899 Highway 97 is now open as a pet-friendly shelter. Please bring the pet's food, water, bedding, medications, collar with ID tag, familiar items like toys, crate, leash and proof of vaccinations. You must stay at the shelter with your pet.

Oct 9, 2018, 13:36 by User Not Found

The first Escambia County Shelters have opened in preparation of Hurricane Michael.

Oct 9, 2018, 11:49 by User Not Found

Escambia County update #3 on Hurricane Michael

Oct 9, 2018, 10:23 by User Not Found

Evacuations have been ordered in Escambia County for Zone A beginning at noon today (Tuesday, Oct. 9). If you live in a mobile home or have special needs, you should consider evacuation no matter the zone in which you live.

Oct 8, 2018, 20:29 by User Not Found

Due to Hurricane Michael, the Board of County Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 9) at 9 a.m. has been canceled.

Oct 8, 2018, 18:51 by User Not Found

Escambia County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Hurricane Michael, and staff are on call to respond as needed. Residents are urged to do the same by monitoring our local media for the most up-to-date forecasts several times a day.

Oct 8, 2018, 13:52 by User Not Found

Six Pence Road will experience short-term lane closures on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Traffic will be detoured along Olive Road to Excelsior Drive. Six Pence Drive can be accessed at the intersection of Pompano Drive and Six Pence Drive.

Oct 8, 2018, 13:22 by User Not Found

Oct 8, 2018, 10:27 by User Not Found

According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Michael is centered this morning about 50 miles (80 km) south of the western tip of Cuba and 140 miles (220 km) east of Cozumel, Mexico. Michael has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and is moving north at approximately 7 mph. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Florida Panhandle, including Escambia County. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and Michael is forecast to become a major hurricane by Tuesday or Tuesday night.

Oct 5, 2018, 16:49 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to join in observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7-13, which presents several calls to action to help the public reduce their risk of home fires and keep their families safe.

Oct 5, 2018, 15:23 by User Not Found

BCC weekly meeting schedule for Oct. 8-12, 2018

Oct 5, 2018, 15:01 by User Not Found

More than 30 Escambia County employees volunteered Friday, Oct. 5 in support of the United Way Day of Caring, an annual community service effort coordinated by United Way of Escambia County.

Oct 5, 2018, 14:41 by User Not Found

Ashland Avenue at Nine Mile Road in Escambia County will remain closed to traffic through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 as crews place drainage pipes across the roadway. This work is part of the drainage improvements associated with the Nine Mile Road widening project. Detour signs and variable message boards are in place to alert drivers about the temporary road closure.

Oct 5, 2018, 11:22 by User Not Found

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.