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Dec 18, 2023, 08:28
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Andrea Gibson
In observance of Christmas, Escambia County offices will be closed Dec. 25 and 26, 2023.
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Dec 15, 2023, 13:47
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Andrea Gibson
Due to reduced ridership for Route 64 Beach Jumper, Escambia County Area Transit will temporarily suspend service for this route Dec. 16 and 23. Regular service for Route 64 Beach Jumper will resume Dec. 17 and 29.
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Dec 15, 2023, 10:33
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Dec. 18-22, 2023.
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Dec 15, 2023, 07:58
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed three more red bulbs on the wreath in 2023 following Wednesday's multi-residential structure fire and Thursday's residential structure fire.
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Dec 14, 2023, 08:22
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County employees from several county departments have teamed up to give back to the community in the spirit of the holiday season, working together to collect donations and toys for local children and families in need.
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Dec 13, 2023, 08:51
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County staff and volunteers dedicated thousands of hours this year to monitoring and protecting sea turtles and their nests on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, along with educating the community about how they can help protect sea turtles on local beaches.
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Dec 12, 2023, 14:24
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed two more red bulbs on the wreath in 2023 following recent residential structure fires, bringing the current total of red bulbs to three.
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Dec 12, 2023, 11:14
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Andrea Gibson
The Natural Resources Conservation Division is preparing for a prescribed burn in the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve. Staff will conduct burn activities Wednesday, Dec. 13.
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Dec 12, 2023, 08:52
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment. Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for four out of five home heating fire deaths.
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Dec 12, 2023, 08:46
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Kaycee Lagarde
The Brownsville Silver Seniors have been meeting at the Brownsville Community Center for almost a year, quickly growing into a close-knit group of women who have fun while serving their community.
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Dec 11, 2023, 16:29
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Davis Wood
Waterfront Rescue Mission has opened their cold weather shelter Monday, Dec. 11, for individuals seeking refuge from the cold temperatures.
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Dec 11, 2023, 08:39
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Parks and Recreation has installed four new playgrounds this year at several neighborhood and community parks throughout the county, with four additional playgrounds planned for 2024.
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Dec 8, 2023, 15:01
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Andrea Gibson
The Natural Resources Conservation Division is preparing for a prescribed burn in the Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve. Staff anticipates conducting burn activities between Tuesday, Dec. 12 through Friday, Dec, 15, weather permitting.
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Dec 8, 2023, 14:39
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Engineering Department will begin a resurfacing paving project Monday, Dec. 11, on East Quintette Road from Highway 95-A to the Santa Rosa County line. The project is expected to be completed by January 2024, weather permitting.
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Dec 8, 2023, 13:07
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Dec. 11-15, 2023.
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Dec 8, 2023, 13:05
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Andrea Gibson
The Committee of the Whole Workshop, originally scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, has been canceled. Future meetings can be viewed on the MyEscambia.com web calendar.
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Dec 8, 2023, 10:35
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Andrea Gibson
The Century Library, located at 7991 N. Century Blvd., has temporarily closed effective Thursday, Dec. 7, due to a water leak in Century. Another notice will be issued once the library can safely reopen.
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Dec 8, 2023, 10:19
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Don Christian, III, as the December Employee of the Month and the 2023 Employee of the Year. Don, the Traffic Program Manager for the Engineering Department's Transportation and Traffic Operations division, has been employed with Escambia County since April 2007.
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Dec 7, 2023, 15:50
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Andrea Gibson
The Century Library, located at 7991 N. Century Blvd., has temporarily closed effective Thursday, Dec. 7, due to a water leak in Century. Another notice will be issued once the library can safely reopen.
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Dec 6, 2023, 15:49
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 7. Agenda review begins at 9 a.m., public forum begins at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. All 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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