Sep 18, 2014, 17:19 by myEscambia Admin

Sep 18, 2014, 17:15 by myEscambia Admin

Sep 16, 2014, 19:31 by myEscambia Admin

The latest release of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 5-year Work Plan revealed funding for the long-awaited widening of almost 10 miles of Nine Mile Road between Beulah Road and US 29 that will include the previously unfunded section of the roadway between Pine Forest Road and US 29.

Sep 15, 2014, 12:33 by myEscambia Admin

Just after Labor Day, Escambia County launched an online survey to gauge the opinions of residents about a variety of topics of importance to the future of Escambia County. Called “Envision Escambia 2028: Tell Us What’s Important to You,” it was the first in a series of articles, videos, public meetings and surveys developed to facilitate an ongoing dialog about issues of concern to our community. A second survey entitled “Envision Escambia: Traffic Safety” is currently available online. Future surveys will ask questions about storm water drainage, public safety, parks and recreation, job growth and natural resources. Sign up to receive our General Alerts e-newsletter or follow us on Twitter at @MyEscambia of @EscambiaLOST to learn when the latest survey is available.\r\n

Sep 14, 2014, 18:32 by myEscambia Admin

Sep 12, 2014, 21:49 by myEscambia Admin

Co-hosted by Escambia County and the City of Pensacola, a community-based meeting regarding Perdido Bay and Pensacola Bay watersheds was held Wednesday, September 10. The purpose of the meeting was to review projects needed to address plans within the watersheds of the Perdido Bay and Pensacola Bay. \r\n\r\nConceptualized by Escambia County and considered a great success, the watershed concept has been accepted by State of Florida and National Fish and Wildlife Federation (NFWF) as the project screening process for NFWF granted projects and is now spreading across the Panhandle and down to the Springs Coast.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sep 12, 2014, 18:36 by myEscambia Admin

Human Resources will be conducting the second open enrollment for Escambia County employees from Monday, September 15, to Saturday, October 11, 2014.

Sep 11, 2014, 20:21 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May, District 3, will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 6 p.m., Ensley Elementary School, 501 E. Johnson Ave., Pensacola.

Sep 11, 2014, 18:35 by myEscambia Admin

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the Westside Branch Library at Legion Field on Tuesday, September 30, 11 a.m., 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola.

Sep 11, 2014, 15:21 by myEscambia Admin

Sep 10, 2014, 21:03 by myEscambia Admin

Effective immediately, in response to bacteriological sampling, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is issuing a health alert for the following beach in Escambia County, Florida:\r\n \r\nBayou Texar at Bayview Park\r\n

Sep 10, 2014, 19:25 by myEscambia Admin

Is this a new tax?\r\n\r\nNo, this is not a new tax. This is a continuation of the existing penny that was first approved on March 10, 1992. It must be periodically reapproved by voters. The current cycle ends in 2017. In November 2014, voters will be asked to consider the continuation of this funding source for an additional ten years (through 2027) to help fund roads, increased police and fire protection, libraries, parks, and environmental protection initiatives.

Sep 10, 2014, 18:20 by myEscambia Admin

The Police Benevolent Association and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a collective bargaining meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 9:30 a.m., in the Human Resources Training Room located at 221 Palafox Place, Suite 200, Pensacola. \r\n\r\n

Sep 10, 2014, 13:57 by myEscambia Admin

An ECUA Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued in District 4 in the following areas:

Sep 9, 2014, 20:34 by myEscambia Admin

To commemorate the Escambia County’s Barrineau Park 4-H Club’s centennial, UF/IFAS will host a public celebration for Barrineau Park 4-H Club alumni on Saturday, September 13, at the Barrineau Park Community Center, 6055 Barrineau Park School Rd, Molino, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sep 9, 2014, 20:11 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Wellness Committee will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10, 1:30 p.m., in the Human Resources Training Room on the second floor of 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola.\r\nFor more information or with any questions please contact Julia Mauro at (850) 595-0406.\r\n

Sep 9, 2014, 15:26 by myEscambia Admin

The West Florida Public Library System (WFPL) is joining libraries across the nation in celebrating September as Library Card Sign Up Month. \r\nResidents of Escambia County or active duty service members living in Escambia County can obtain a library card for the WFPL System free of charge at any of its locations, or on-site at the following places throughout our community:\r\n

Sep 8, 2014, 21:29 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded a $94,100 roadway landscape improvement contract along State Road 289 (9th Avenue) in Escambia County. Improvements will include planting Crape Myrtle and Live Oak trees. Construction activities are scheduled to begin the week of Monday, September 15. Motorists may encounter intermittent lane closures as construction vehicles enter and exit the work area. \r\n\r\n

Sep 8, 2014, 19:55 by myEscambia Admin

The Governmental Facilities Leasing Corporation Board of Directors will hold a meeting, Tuesday, September 16, 10 a.m., Beach Community Bank, 33 West Garden Street.\r\n

Sep 8, 2014, 18:17 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) will host an open house to introduce new vehicle additions to its bus fleet on Friday, September 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the ECAT facility located at 1515 W. Fairfield Dr.\r\n\r\n