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Dec 11, 2016, 13:10
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A fire on the 8900 block of Mobile Highway represents the fourth red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath. Escambia County Emergency Communications received the call at 4:32 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 from a resident of the home reporting a fire in the ceiling.
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Dec 10, 2016, 15:53
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One hundred smoke detectors were installed by Escambia County Fire Rescue in 71 homes in the Lakewood area today, the largest number ever installed by county fire crews in one day. On Saturday, Dec. 10, volunteers from First Baptist Church of Warrington and ECFR firefighters walked the neighborhood, knocking on doors and offering to install a new smoke detector with a 10-year battery at no charge.
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Dec 9, 2016, 15:52
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Escambia County Fire Rescue will be distributing free smoke detectors Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m. during a neighborhood canvas in the Lakewood area. During the event, volunteers from First Baptist Church of Warrington and ECFR firefighters will be walking the neighborhood, knocking on doors and offering to install a smoke detector.
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Dec 9, 2016, 13:35
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Dec 9, 2016, 10:02
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A local Eagle Scout has completed a project on Pensacola Beach that will make it easier for beach goers and the Santa Rosa Island Authority to collect and dispose of litter along the shore.
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Dec 9, 2016, 09:51
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West Florida Public Libraries will be closed for staff training Tuesday, Dec. 27, following the Christmas holiday. All branches will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 – Tuesday, Dec. 27. Regular hours and programming will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 28.
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Dec 9, 2016, 09:50
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The Escambia County Waste Services Department will host the next Regional Roundup Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Perdido Landfill, located at 13009 Beulah Road. Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and up to four tires per vehicle, free of charge.
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Dec 8, 2016, 13:27
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A third red bulb will be placed on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath to represent a residential structure fire in the 4500 block of Versailles Drive on Thursday, Dec. 8. The “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign is a collaborative initiative with the city of Pensacola to promote fire safety during the month of December.
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Dec 8, 2016, 09:49
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With below-freezing temperatures expected along the Gulf Coast this weekend, the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama has issued a Freeze Watch for Escambia County and surrounding areas. The Freeze Watch will be in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning, with early morning lows Saturday forecast from 27-32 degrees.
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Dec 7, 2016, 14:28
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The deadline to apply for funding commitments for tornado assistance from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program in Escambia County is Monday, Dec. 19. If you were impacted by the storm and still need repairs or replacement housing, time is running out to apply for SHIP assistance.
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Dec 7, 2016, 11:45
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Dec 5, 2016, 15:15
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The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners welcomes Tim Tolbert as the new Building Official – Director of Building Services, replacing Donald Mayo, who retired from the position on Nov. 10 after 38 years with the county. Tolbert’s first day with Escambia County is Monday, Dec. 5.
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Dec 5, 2016, 12:31
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Dec 5, 2016, 11:32
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A second red bulb will be placed on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath to represent a residential fire in 5300 block of North Blue Angel Parkway on Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Dec 5, 2016, 10:31
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Escambia County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have partnered to remove an estimated 20,000 waste tires from B&S Tires located on Lillian Highway. The removal is part of an effort to eliminate mosquito breeding areas to help protect Escambia County residents and visitors.
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Dec 2, 2016, 16:13
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Dec 2, 2016, 15:52
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A structure fire on the 1800 block of Atlanta Ave. in Pensacola represents the first red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety wreath. Escambia County Emergency Communications received a phone call reporting the residential fire at 12:55 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2.
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Dec 2, 2016, 10:37
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Escambia County's Natural Resources Department has released the "Deepwater Horizon Restoration Updates" newsletter for December 2016. Escambia County residents are encouraged to review the newsletter and sign up for future updates.
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Nov 30, 2016, 16:07
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Nov 30, 2016, 13:21
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The Escambia County Waste Services Department will host the next Regional Roundup on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. until noon at the Perdido Landfill, located at 13009 Beulah Road. Regional Roundup events provide an opportunity to properly dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste and up to four tires per vehicle, free of charge.
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