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.

Oct 5, 2018, 10:32 by User Not Found

The Barrancas Avenue Beautification Project is scheduled to begin this week. This project will include installation of irrigation, landscaping and a welcome sign within the medians on Barrancas Avenue, between Palao Place and the Barrancas Avenue Bridge.

Oct 5, 2018, 08:54 by User Not Found

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 32 tons (64,340 pounds) of debris during the Oct. 3 Crescent Lake Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Oct 5, 2018, 08:51 by User Not Found

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 Extension Council .

Oct 4, 2018, 16:37 by User Not Found

Ridgefield Road will experience short-term lane closures on Friday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Traffic will be detoured along Olive Road to Monticello Drive, around the north intersection of Ridgefield Road onto Monticello Drive.

Oct 3, 2018, 16:12 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will hold several meetings Thursday, Oct. 4. The BCC Agenda Review Session will begin 9 a.m., followed by Public Forum at 4:30 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.

Oct 3, 2018, 15:37 by User Not Found

In an effort to reduce the mosquito population in Escambia County, the Mosquito Control Division has filed a "Notice of Intent" to proceed with fogging missions on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in Commission Districts 1, 3 and 5. Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m.

Oct 3, 2018, 09:25 by User Not Found

The Natural Resources Damage Assessment Florida Trustee Implementation Group has released its Draft Restoration Plan I for public comment through Oct. 26, 2018.

Oct 2, 2018, 15:05 by User Not Found

If you want to help feed the hungry in Florida’s Panhandle this year, donate peanut butter during the annual Peanut Butter Challenge, coordinated by UF/IFAS Extension. Thanks to a partnership of UF/IFAS Extension and the Florida Peanut Producers Association, food pantries from Pensacola to Monticello will receive thousands of jars of donated peanut butter this December.

Oct 2, 2018, 09:45 by User Not Found

Residents in the Crescent Lake area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, Oct. 3 during the Crescent Lake Neighborhood Cleanup in District 1. Only residents in the designated cleanup area are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. The general cleanup area is south of East Shore Drive, north of Michigan Avenue, east of Crescent Lake and west of Empire Drive.

Oct 1, 2018, 17:26 by User Not Found

The intersection of Ashland Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Bush Street will experience a closure beginning Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 a.m.