Jul 28, 2016, 11:03 by User Not Found

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has assumed responsibility for properly closing the Rolling HIlls C&D disposal area. FDEP engineers worked with state contractors, surveyors and landfill closure experts to develop a comprehensive closure design based on current site conditions. A properly designed and implemented closure plan is crucial to the long-term stability and effectiveness of the site closure. The department remains committed to upholding Florida’s stringent environmental standards and protecting the health and safety of Florida residents and the environment.

Jul 28, 2016, 10:20 by User Not Found

The Florida Association of Counties is currently accepting submissions for its "Florida Flora and Fauna" Calendar Photo Contest. Counties throughout the state of Florida will be vying for their photo to be featured in the annual calendar. Photos should showcase all of the amazing plants and animals that make our state beautiful.

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Escambia County Fire Rescue reminds residents to exercise safe practices and follow all regulations when burning outdoors.

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Escambia County Fire Rescue received a donation this week of 66 K-9 oxygen masks, which can help save the lives of dogs, cats or other pets suffering from smoke inhalation in a structure fire.

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Visit the Pensacola Library the week of July 25 to learn about West Florida Public Libraries' new Hewlett-Packard 3-D Sprout computers, offering 3-D scanning, digital painting and more.

Jul 20, 2016, 14:45 by User Not Found

The UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension Office invites residents to the Master Gardener Volunteer Program Open House and Information Session Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 9 a.m. at UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road. Learn about training sessions, volunteer activities, and the role of Master Gardeners in the community.

Jul 19, 2016, 16:11 by User Not Found

Escambia County will host a public workshop Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. to provide information and gather input for the planned improvements scheduled for the Quietwater Beach Pier, which is one of the three ferry landing sites for the Pensacola Bay Ferry Passenger Service expected to begin March 2017.

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If you are a snorkeler, or if you have a boat or kayak and want to contribute to a citizen science survey to determine if there are scallops in the Santa Rosa Sound and Big Lagoon, join us for the second annual Santa Rosa Sound and Big Lagoon Great Scallop Search!

Jul 18, 2016, 08:55 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue will host a fire safety day Saturday, July 30 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, offering free smoke detector installation and information about fire prevention measures.

Jul 14, 2016, 15:44 by User Not Found

At a series of meetings today, July 14, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners moved forward on two major community issues: the distribution of the local option gas tax and the purchase of the McDonald Shopping Center as the expanded county jail complex.