Nov 3, 2023, 12:28 by Andrea Gibson

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Theresa Blanton, Licensing Specialist in the Building Services department, as the October 2023 Employee of the Month. The boaThe Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Ty Jones, Toll Specialist at the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza in the Transportation and Traffic Operations division of the Engineering department, as the November 2023 Employee of the Month. The board recognized Ty’s selection at the Nov. 2 BCC meeting.

Nov 3, 2023, 12:04 by Andrea Gibson

The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is pleased to announce it will begin extended holiday hours starting Sunday, Nov. 5. The Animal Welfare and Adoption Center will open on Sundays until Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the remainder of the year to allow the public additional opportunities to adopt.

Nov 3, 2023, 10:31 by Andrea Gibson

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to serve on the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board. Two applicants will be appointed for service beginning in January 2024.

Nov 3, 2023, 10:16 by Davis Wood

The speed limit on Mobile Highway (U.S. 90), between Nine Mile Road (U.S. 90A) and Pine Forest Road (State Road 297), has been permanently reduced from 55 mph to 45 mph beginning Friday, Nov. 3.

Nov 3, 2023, 10:05 by Andrea Gibson

In observance of Veterans Day, Escambia County offices will be closed on Nov. 10, 2023.

Nov 3, 2023, 09:36 by 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 Escambia County Extension Council for zones 4, 5, 7 and 8. Escambia County residents interested in serving are asked to apply by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Nov 3, 2023, 08:53 by Kaycee Lagarde

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners was honored to receive an American flag from the U.S.S. Oriskany at the Nov. 2 BCC Meeting, paying tribute those who served on the Oriskany and those who gave their lives while serving and protecting the United States.

Nov 3, 2023, 08:04 by Andrea Gibson

At the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 2, the board reorganized to appoint a new chairman and vice chairman, with District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry serving as the new chairman and District 4 Commissioner Robert Bender as the vice chairman for the coming year.

Nov 2, 2023, 17:35 by Andrea Gibson

Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Myrtle Grove Southwest will take place Friday, Nov. 3. 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.

Nov 1, 2023, 15:54 by Andrea Gibson

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold regular meetings Thursday, Nov. 2. 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. 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.

Nov 1, 2023, 14:38 by Andrea Gibson

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will be presented with an American flag from the U.S.S. Oriskany at the Thursday, Nov. 2 BCC Meeting, which will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located at 221 Palafox Place.

Nov 1, 2023, 11:56 by Davis Wood

Escambia County Emergency Management is excited to introduce Isaiah Helton as their newest Emergency Coordinator.

Nov 1, 2023, 11:41 by Kaycee Lagarde

The Southeastern Conference Women’s Soccer Tournament is already drawing thousands of attendees to Escambia County’s Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park, with approximately 3,200 attending the tournament during the first two days.

Nov 1, 2023, 08:38 by Davis Wood

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans are available in Florida and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the drought conditions that began on Oct. 3, 2023.

Oct 31, 2023, 16:31 by Andrea Gibson

Construction crews have begun work to install new box culverts and concrete pipes for storm drain improvements on McElhaney Road between Old Bratt and Cecil roads Tuesday, Oct. 31. Due to construction, road closures with detours are in place. Traffic will be detoured along Old Bratt Road to south on Morton Road, to Cecils Road and west back to McElhaney Road. The road is expected to re-open by January 2024.

Oct 31, 2023, 15:24 by Davis Wood

Due to freezing temperatures forecasted for Escambia County beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31, Waterfront Rescue Mission, located at 380 W. Herman St., will be open for cold weather sheltering. No fee will be collected during cold weather operations. Waterfront Rescue Mission will be extending their daytime hours for their day-use facility to act as a warming center for both men and women.

Oct 31, 2023, 10:05 by Andrea Gibson

The public is invited to attend the Northwest Florida Regional Resilience Virtual Seminar Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 a.m. The seminar will be held via Zoom. During the seminar, key stakeholders will promote resiliency and an open discussion among agencies, organizations and local government in northwest Florida.

Oct 31, 2023, 09:29 by Davis Wood

Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to be mindful of their candles before, during and after Halloween. From Halloween through New Year's Eve, Escambia County has seen an increase in home fires due to unattended candles.

Oct 31, 2023, 07:57 by Davis Wood

Officials with the Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center are putting a halt to issuing authorizations for all prescribed or pile burns as increased winds and extremely low humidity arrives in the area for the next several days. The cold front coupled with a lack of rain over the past several weeks make for extremely dangerous conditions if any fires were to start.

Oct 30, 2023, 11:58 by Andrea Gibson

Construction work on West Moreno Street began Friday, Oct. 27, with detours in place between North "Q" and North "S" streets. Crews are installing a storm drainage system along West Moreno Street, and the road is expected to reopen by Friday, Nov, 10.