Dec 9, 2014, 18:23 by myEscambia Admin

UF/IFAS Extension will host an Intro to Animal Science 4-H Projects program on Thursday, December 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment.

Dec 5, 2014, 22:45 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Tidwell as Corrections Director. \r\n\r\nAs Director, Tidwell will oversee Community Corrections, Probations, Jail, Pretrial, Code Enforcement, Animal Control and the Road Prison. He replaces former director Gordon Pike, who retired last month. Tidwell will begin employment on Wednesday, January 28.\r\n

Dec 4, 2014, 19:03 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Animal Shelter will host a public animal adoption event, “Clear the Kennels,” on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, from 12 to 6 p.m., at the Animal Shelter located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive.

Dec 4, 2014, 18:54 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) will host a “Maps on the Table” meeting regarding Bayou Chico on Thursday, December 11, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place. \r\n\r\n \r\n

Dec 4, 2014, 18:54 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Department of Solid Waste Management will host a Christmas Recycling Workshop on Tuesday, December 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Escambia County Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road, Cantonment. This workshop is open to participants 5 to 8 years of age.

Dec 4, 2014, 18:53 by myEscambia Admin

Six months after the rain began to fall on April 29, the sheer scope of the flood’s impact on Escambia County is staggering. One resident lost her life, hundreds were displaced from their homes and entire neighborhoods were torn apart by the rising waters. As of the end of September, 466 Escambia County residents are still displaced from their homes as a result of the devastating floods. In all, the floods caused an estimated $90 million in damage to the County’s infrastructure and facilities.

Dec 2, 2014, 21:50 by myEscambia Admin

Through Thursday, December 11, Grandview Street will be closed from the corner of Yonge Street to Bobe Street and the corner of Maxwell Street to Jordan Street for the installation of speed bumps.\r\n

Dec 1, 2014, 15:36 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of special holiday events occurring at the West Florida Public Library (WFPL) during the month of December.

Dec 1, 2014, 15:30 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public meeting concerning proposed improvements to U.S. 90/Nine Mile Road from Pine Forest Road to U.S. 29 on Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola.\r\n\r\n

Nov 26, 2014, 17:39 by myEscambia Admin

Nov 24, 2014, 16:52 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of December at the West Florida Public Library (WFPL) locations in Escambia County. For more information about events, please contact the Main Library at (850) 436-5060 and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.

Nov 21, 2014, 20:51 by myEscambia Admin

Nov 21, 2014, 20:23 by myEscambia Admin

The right lane of eastbound Interstate 10 between the 9th Avenue overpass and just west of the Scenic Highway overpass will be closed from 7 p.m. on Monday, November 24, to 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, as crews position a large construction crane. Motorists are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through the work zone. \r\n

Nov 21, 2014, 15:35 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of November at the West Florida Public Library (WFPL) locations in Escambia County. For more information about events, please contact the Main Library at (850) 436-5060 and follow @MyWFPL on Twitter.

Nov 20, 2014, 21:14 by myEscambia Admin

Nov 20, 2014, 18:18 by myEscambia Admin

Nov 20, 2014, 16:37 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will perform emergency repairs on the inside northbound lane of Pine Forest Road at I-10 beginning today, Thursday, November 20. Drivers can expect nighttime lane restrictions, narrowed travel lanes and a reduced speed limit from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. \r\n\r\n

Nov 20, 2014, 16:09 by myEscambia Admin

Drivers can now renew their transponder for the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza and unlike previous years, the renewal will have to be completed in person at the Santa Rosa Island Authority office, located at 1 Via De Luna.\r\n\r\nEscambia County is strongly recommending drivers with active passes renew before the end of the year to avoid a disruption in their transponder service.\r\n\r\nBecause of upcoming construction and improvements to the toll plaza, transponder users will also need to have a decal attached to the top right corner of their vehicle for 2015. The decal must be installed by a staff member of the Santa Rosa Island Authority.

Nov 19, 2014, 17:39 by myEscambia Admin

With the extremely cold temperatures forecasted for the weekend. Escambia County urges residents to take safety precautions for protecting their pets from the elements.

Nov 19, 2014, 17:38 by myEscambia Admin

Due to an emergency repair of a railroad crossing, W. Cross Street and Palafox Street has been closed. The roadway is expected to reopen at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 24.\r\n