Nov 4, 2014, 14:21 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will repair barrier wall on the Davis Highway ramp to I-10 westbound/ I-110 southbound from 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 4, to 3 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. Drivers are reminded to use caution when traveling, especially at night, through the work zone.

Nov 3, 2014, 17:03 by myEscambia Admin

A death occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, at the Escambia County Main Jail. The deceased has been confirmed as a 48-year-old white male inmate.\r\n\r\nFurther details will become available pending completion of an Escambia County Sherriff’s Office investigation.\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact the Escambia County Office of Public Information and Communications at (850) 595-3476.\r\n

Oct 30, 2014, 19:43 by myEscambia Admin

The RESTORE Act Advisory Committee, formed by Escambia County to develop recommendations for short-and long-term recovery strategies post-BP oil disaster, has worked diligently with County staff and the consultant firm Dewberry to include public input into the development of a draft Needs Assessment document (attached), a process that has been ongoing for several months. Now that the Needs Assessment is in the final stages, community members have an opportunity, once again, to take a few minutes to review the draft document and provide feedback.

Oct 30, 2014, 19:21 by myEscambia Admin

The West Florida Public Library System (WFPL) serves more than 300,000 people in Escambia County. With seven libraries, the WFPL has grown and adapted to meet the changing information needs of our community since its inception in 1938, located at Old Christ Church with just 3,300 books.

Oct 30, 2014, 15:47 by myEscambia Admin

Oct 28, 2014, 13:23 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Marine Resources Division and Escambia County Marine Advisory Committee will host a Lionfish Regional Control Workshop on Monday, November 10, at the Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola.

Oct 28, 2014, 13:09 by myEscambia Admin

In May it was proudly announced that the West Florida Public Library System had received a grant of $15,000 to host the Big Read program. \r\n\r\nThe West Florida Public Library is one of 77 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host The Big Read project between September 2014 and June 2015. The Big Read in Escambia County will focus on The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien’s novel about the lasting impact of the Vietnam War. O’Brien will come to Escambia County to launch The Big Read activities in October. \r\n

Oct 27, 2014, 21:33 by myEscambia Admin

Effective immediately, a Precautionary Boil Water Notice (PBWN) has been issued for Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) water customers, as a result of two water main breaks. The affected areas include: \r\n• Camelford Drive\r\n• Camelford Place\r\n• Westbourne Drive\r\n• Selborne Place\r\n• Sheffield Place \r\n• N. Davis Highway, between Brent Lane and Corday Street\r\n• Corday Street, between N. Davis Highway and Lynell Street\r\n• Phyllis Street, between N. Davis Highway and Lynell Street\r\n• Brent Lane, between N. Davis Highway and Lynell Street\r\n

Oct 27, 2014, 21:18 by myEscambia Admin

The new traffic signal on Nine Mile Road at Navy Federal Way will be activated tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. The signal has been in a flash mode for the past week to acquaint motorists with the location. \r\n\r\n\r\n

Oct 27, 2014, 13:50 by myEscambia Admin

Emergency repairs on U.S. 90 (Nine Mile Road) between the Escambia River Bridge and Scenic Highway will resume today, Monday, October 27. Crews will begin constructing the temporary diversion to maintain and shift traffic as they complete the necessary repair work. Drivers can expect nighttime lane restrictions, narrowed travel lanes and a reduced speed limit today through Wednesday, October 29, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Oct 24, 2014, 23:12 by myEscambia Admin

Oct 24, 2014, 19:46 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County has no shortage of parks and recreational activities available to its residents. In fact, Escambia County is home to more than 100 parks and 16 community centers, each offering a vast array of resources and activities for all ages. From 2006 to the end of 2017, approximately $41 million of funds earned from the Local Option Sales Tax will have been invested in these amenities.

Oct 24, 2014, 18:46 by myEscambia Admin

A Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) occurred yesterday, Thursday, October 23, at the intersection of Copter Road and N. Davis Highway, as a result of a break in a 6-inch sewer main. The overflow was estimated at 7,000 gallons. \r\n

Oct 23, 2014, 18:53 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County issued a notice to proceed on a large-scale landscape improvement project on Via DeLuna Drive. The project will include planting more than 2,000 palm trees, as well as various types of grasses, groundcover and flowering plants in the medians. The enhanced roadway, which will also feature sidewalks and bicycle lanes, is funded by the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) and managed by Escambia County through an interlocal agreement. This latest project is one of three enhancements projects - either currently under construction or set to begin construction later this year. The total investment in improvements to Pensacola Beach totals more than $1.65 million.

Oct 22, 2014, 20:56 by myEscambia Admin

Hurricane season is underway and Escambia County wants to ensure your family is prepared in the event a disaster strikes. Develop a disaster plan, have supplies readily available and enough supplies, food and water for each member of your family and pets for at least 72 hours.

Oct 17, 2014, 21:22 by myEscambia Admin

As the election on Tuesday, November 4, approaches Escambia County citizens are encouraged to be informed about the proposals and candidates on the ballot.\r\n\r\nLong-time County residents may recall that Local Option Sales Tax was first approved by Escambia County voters in 1992. It was again approved in 1997 and 2006 with the current round expiring in 2017. In an effort to engage citizens about the details of the already existing Local Option Sales Tax, the County has hosted a series of public meetings throughout its five commission districts. \r\n\r\n

Oct 17, 2014, 13:45 by myEscambia Admin

The Governmental Facilities Leasing Corporation Board of Directors will hold a meeting, Thursday, October 23, 10 a.m., Beach Community Bank, 33 West Garden Street.\r\n

Oct 16, 2014, 20:19 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Planning Board will tour Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Oct 16, 2014, 18:20 by myEscambia Admin

The University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Services (IFAS) Extension Escambia and Santa Rosa counties and Naturally EscaRosa will host the 2014 Gulf Coast Agritourism & Ecotourism Business Development Conference on Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6. The conference will be held at Adventures Unlimited, 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road, Milton.

Oct 15, 2014, 17:07 by myEscambia Admin

Motorists can expect intermittent westbound lane closures on Nine Mile Road, west of Interstate 10 near Heritage Oak Drive, from 9 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, to 3 a.m. Friday, October 17, as crews perform turn lane construction activities. \r\n\r\n