Jul 17, 2014, 13:47 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of July 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.

Jul 17, 2014, 13:46 by myEscambia Admin

Jul 15, 2014, 22:25 by myEscambia Admin

Dignitaries, staff, volunteers and members of the Escambia County community gathered at the Escambia County Animal Shelter on March 4 to celebrate the facility’s new surgical wing.\r\n\r\nFunded by Local Option Sales Tax (L.O.S.T.) dollars, the new $350,000 surgical wing features a surgery suite with two operating tables, laboratory, dog and cat surgery preparation and recovery rooms, wash station, laundry, food preparation and veterinarian office space. Covering 13,000 square feet and built with new surgical cost saving technologies, the additional space will allow for a shorter wait time for new adoptive families or those who qualify for the *low cost spay and neuter program.\r\n\r\nEscambia County is committed to working in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both citizens and animals, promoting citizen safety, responsible pet ownership and education in the reduction of animal over population. For more information about Escambia County Animal Services, visit MyEscambia.com by clicking here.\r\n\r\nThe Animal Shelter is now accepting online donations to help offset the care and feeding of sheltered animals. Please click here to make a monetary donation, or do so by visiting the Animal Shelter at 200 W. Fairfield from 12 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Jul 15, 2014, 15:44 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Wellness Committee meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16, has been cancelled.\r\nThe Committee will meet next on Wednesday, August 20, 1:30 p.m. in the HR Training room on the 2nd floor of 221 Palafox Place.\r\n

Jul 14, 2014, 13:34 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Commissioners have been invited to attend a public lecture on Wednesday, July 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), 40 South Alcaniz Street. The lecture will be given by J. David Waggoner, FAIA, about Watershed Planning.

Jul 11, 2014, 20:21 by myEscambia Admin

Jul 7, 2014, 20:49 by myEscambia Admin

On July 1 Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) launched its Big Lagoon Connector Route, or Route 65, which proudly serves the Perdido Key area. This seasonal route runs through September 1.\r\n

Jul 7, 2014, 15:18 by myEscambia Admin

Since the flooding event of April 29 and 30, the Escambia County Public Works Department have been working diligently to repair damaged infrastructure in the County, including roads, bridges, sidewalks and drainage systems.\r\nThe attached graph details the following information:\r\n• Total County infrastructure damage sites – 2,138 \r\n• Damage sites completed or repaired – 1,627\r\n• Damage sites assigned for design or repair – 355\r\n• Remaining sites to be assigned – 156\r\n

Jul 7, 2014, 15:03 by myEscambia Admin

At the request of the state of Florida, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a 14-day extension for storm and flood survivors to register for disaster assistance.\r\n\r\nThe deadline to register is now Monday, July 21.\r\n\r\n

Jul 3, 2014, 19:11 by myEscambia Admin

Motorists traveling along the following locations in Escambia County may encounter minor delays Tuesday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as crews perform roadway testing. Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area and to use caution when driving in work zones.

Jul 3, 2014, 16:38 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will begin construction activities on State Road (S.R.) 10 (U.S. 90) from 15th Avenue to Hyde Park Road on Monday, July 7.

Jul 3, 2014, 15:51 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of offices and departments that will be closed on Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

Jul 2, 2014, 18:45 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County and the City of Pensacola will hold a joint meeting Friday, July 18, 9 a.m., in the second floor meeting room of the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St., Pensacola.\r\nThe purpose of this meeting is for County and City leaders to discuss storm water issues and hear a presentation by J. David Waggonner, FAIA. One or more County Commissioners may be in attendance.\r\n\r\n

Jul 2, 2014, 17:11 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the partnership with a new paratransit provider on Monday, July 7, 2:30 p.m., in front of the DaVita West Pensacola Dialysis Center, 598 North Fairfield Drive. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance.

Jul 2, 2014, 16:07 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three office is suspending highway construction projects on major roadways across Northwest Florida. There will be no work on state roads requiring lane restrictions Friday, July 4. All major roads will be open to normal traffic.

Jul 2, 2014, 14:09 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Extension Services office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, reopened for regular business today, Wednesday, July 2.\r\n\r\nStaff had been displaced due to damage within the office space from the April 29 and 30 flooding event.\r\n

Jul 1, 2014, 20:20 by myEscambia Admin

Due to a gas main replacement, Pensacola Energy will be closing Baylen Street between LaRua and Gadsden tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.\r\n

Jul 1, 2014, 20:09 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), serving Escambia County, will hold a workshop to gain public input on transportation project priorities on Tuesday, July 8, 4 p.m., West Florida Regional Planning Council, 4081 E. Olive Road in Pensacola. Additionally, a survey is available online at www.2040lrtp.com for residents who cannot attend.

Jul 1, 2014, 19:57 by myEscambia Admin

On Tuesday, July 8, West Jackson Street at Edgewood Circle will close for repairs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.\r\n\r\nFor more information or with questions, contact Ryan Chavers, Chavers Construction, at (850) 474-1966.\r\n

Jul 1, 2014, 18:23 by myEscambia Admin

A Florida Retirement System (FRS) workshop will be held Thursday, July 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 Government Street, sponsored by Court Administration.\r\n \r\nThis workshop is for employees looking for additional information regarding the Investment Plan and how to understand your benefits, or if you are staying in the Pension Plan and participating in DROP and want to explore the benefit of rolling your DROP proceeds into the FRS Investment Plan.\r\n