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Nov 21, 2023, 10:46
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue reminds residents to stay safe when cooking on Thanksgiving, which is the peak day for home cooking fires across the United States. 49% of house fires result from cooking, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
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Nov 21, 2023, 10:14
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Animal Welfare recently rescued an injured Muscovy Duck with an arrow stuck in its wing, which was reported by concerned residents in the Wildwood Lakes neighborhood.
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Nov 20, 2023, 14:41
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County's Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board is seeking public input for uses for funding from the National Opioid Settlement. The public is asked to share their opinion by completing a survey no later than end of day Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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Nov 20, 2023, 13:13
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Kaycee Lagarde
The Escambia County Facilities Management Department recently completed many improvements to the historic and beloved Davisville Community Center, including repainting the building’s entire exterior, rebuilding the wheelchair ramp, and more.
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Nov 20, 2023, 08:58
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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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Nov 20, 2023, 08:43
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Fire Rescue conducted its annual turkey burn demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 18. During the demonstration, ECFR firefighters showed what can happen when you attempt to deep-fry a turkey with too much oil at extreme temperatures, resulting in a burst of fire.
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Nov 17, 2023, 15:21
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Nov. 20-24, 2023.
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Nov 16, 2023, 09:20
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh, county staff and Sigma Consulting invite the public to the Beulah Master Plan Design Charrette Tuesday, Dec. 5, and Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Beulah Senior Citizens Center, 7425 Woodside Road. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance.
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Nov 15, 2023, 10:34
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County has released its RESTORE Act Draft Multi-Year Implementation Plan Amendment 3 for a 45-day public comment period beginning Oct. 16, 2023 until Dec. 1, 2023.
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Nov 15, 2023, 10:14
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Andrea Gibson
In observance of Thanksgiving, Escambia County offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24.
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Nov 14, 2023, 11:32
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Davis Wood
Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed the Fort Pickens area to all visitors effective as of 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, in preparation for incoming weather.
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Nov 9, 2023, 15:29
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Andrea Gibson
Chestnut Road between Chance and Barrineau Park roads will be closed to thru traffic beginning Thursday, Nov. 16, while construction crews perform structural work to the Chestnut Road Bridge. During this time, traffic will be detoured along Highway 29 from Barrineau Park Road to Chance Road in both directions. Chestnut Road is expected to re-open by December 2023.
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Nov 9, 2023, 15:13
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Nov. 13-17, 2023.
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Nov 9, 2023, 09:07
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Andrea Gibson
In observance of Veterans Day, Escambia County offices will be closed on Nov. 10, 2023.
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Nov 8, 2023, 13:40
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County has partnered with Waterfront Rescue Mission to establish a consistent cold weather sheltering plan for the community, providing free shelter options for men, women and children to stay during cold weather events.
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Nov 8, 2023, 09:07
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Myrtle Grove Southeast will take place Wednesday, Nov. 15. 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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Nov 6, 2023, 10:32
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Workforce Development division invites youth ages 16-24 looking to receive paid work experience in the construction industry to the Block-by-Block Symposium Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. Desoto St. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance.
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Nov 3, 2023, 14:16
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Nov. 6-10, 2023.
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Nov 3, 2023, 13:21
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Andrea Gibson
The Committee of the Whole workshop, originally scheduled for 9 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 9; and the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting, originally scheduled for 9 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 14, have been canceled. The next Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.
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Nov 3, 2023, 13:05
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! If your residence is listed in the blue area on the map above, your next neighborhood cleanup will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 8. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is not eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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