Jun 5, 2014, 15:06 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a public hearing concerning the replacement of the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, 200 East Gregory Street. The hearing will begin as an open house at 5:30 p.m. followed by a formal presentation at 6 p.m.

Jun 5, 2014, 14:40 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Extension UF/IFAS will host two events celebrating the future of the 4-H Youth Development Program in Escambia County.

Jun 4, 2014, 13:53 by myEscambia Admin

Drivers will encounter daytime lane restriction on Scenic Highway (U.S. 90) south of Interstate 10 in the vicinity of Baywoods Drive beginning today, Wednesday, June 4, to allow crews to remove and replace guardrail, perform asphalt work and place rip rap. Work is expected to take five days to complete.

Jun 3, 2014, 20:39 by myEscambia Admin

Residents seeking to repair or rebuild damaged property can get advice from a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation specialist Tuesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Sunday, June 15, at Home Depot, 5309 N. Davis Highway.

Jun 3, 2014, 15:05 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will perform maintenance work on the Airport Boulevard (State Road 750) overpass bridge on I-110. The northbound shoulder will be closed from 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, to midnight Thursday, June 5. \r\n\r\nDrivers traveling northbound on Davis Highway (State Road 291) near the University Mall will encounter lane restrictions from 8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, to midnight Friday, June 6, as crews close the right turn lane into the mall to be able to remove overhead signage. \r\n

Jun 3, 2014, 14:03 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will perform bridge maintenance repairs on Interstate 10 at the end of the Perdido River Bridge. The eastbound outside lane will be closed from 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, June 3, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 4. Alabama Highway Patrol will be on site to assist with traffic control.

Jun 3, 2014, 13:26 by myEscambia Admin

The eastbound Interstate 10 (I-10) ramp to southbound U.S. 29 will be closed from 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, June 3, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, as crews install barrier wall. Motorists will be directed to use the northbound U.S. 29 ramp during the temporary closure. \r\n\r\nThe exit ramp from eastbound I-10 to northbound U.S. 29 will be closed Wednesday, June 4, and Thursday, June 5. Lane closures will be in effect from 10 p.m.to 6 a.m. nightly as crew install guardrail and remove temporary barrier wall. Motorists will be directed to use the southbound U.S. 29 off ramp during the temporary closure. Drivers are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through the work zone.\r\n

Jun 2, 2014, 21:23 by myEscambia Admin

On Tuesday, May 20, Escambia County Commission Chairman Lumon May addressed a letter to Florida Governor Rick Scott asking for additional financial relief related to Hurricane Ivan, which struck the County in September 2004 causing approximately $226 million in damages.\r\n\r\nLate Friday evening, Escambia County received notification that it will receive a payment from the Florida Division of Emergency Management for approximately $3,200,000 to $4,200,000 within the next week. These owed funds will assist with further relief efforts from the flooding event of April 29. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jun 2, 2014, 18:14 by myEscambia Admin

Governor Rick Scott joined state and local officials today to mark the beginning of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season at the Escambia County Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The season, which extends from June 1, through November 30, represents the period when hurricanes are most likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean.

Jun 2, 2014, 17:55 by myEscambia Admin

The right lane of westbound Interstate 10 near the Scenic Highway overpass at exit 17 in will be closed from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, to 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. The lane closure will allow crews to position a large construction crane.

Jun 2, 2014, 14:33 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office has been notified that local residents have received scam emails of a “Notice to Appear” or “Warrant to Appear” from the Clerk’s Office. The emails inform the recipients that they are scheduled to report to court and it instructs the person to read an attached PDF document. These emails contain a virus and are not originating from the Escambia County Clerk’s Office as the Clerk’s Office only corresponds information via U.S. Mail.

May 30, 2014, 21:10 by myEscambia Admin

Drivers will encounter lane restrictions on Fairfield Drive (State Road 295) near Hart Drive in from 8 p.m. Monday, June 2, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, as crews mill and resurface the roadway after completion of utility repairs under the roadway. \r\n\r\n

May 30, 2014, 20:30 by myEscambia Admin

Due to continued demand, the Escambia County free storm debris drop off site at John R. Jones Athletic Park, 555 E. Nine Mile Road, will remain open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, June 6.

May 30, 2014, 15:22 by myEscambia Admin

Emergency repair work scheduled to take place today on Interstate 10 (I-10) from east of the CSX RR overpass to east of the Palafox Street overpass is cancelled due to inclement weather.

May 30, 2014, 14:35 by myEscambia Admin

Effective this Sunday, June 1, Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) hours will change to:\r\n\r\no Sunday, June 1, the DRC will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This will be the last Sunday the DRC will be in operation. \r\no Effective Monday, June 2, Monday through Saturday, DRC hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.\r\n

May 30, 2014, 14:19 by myEscambia Admin

A Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) occurred Wednesday, May 28, at 2581 Bayou Boulevard and is estimated at 300 gallons.

May 29, 2014, 21:12 by myEscambia Admin

The westbound outside lane of Interstate 10 (I-10) , from east of the CSX RR overpass to east of the Palafox Street overpass, will be restricted to one lane tomorrow, Friday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews perform emergency repair work maintenance work on the roadway.

May 29, 2014, 17:37 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County and Santa Rosa County Extension along with Florida Food Connect will host a free webinar for producers to connect you with consumers and boost sales on Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participate in the webinar by visiting http://uf.ifas.adobeconnect.com/floridafoodconnect.

May 29, 2014, 13:19 by myEscambia Admin

The Resources, Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Advisory Committee recently held a series of public meetings throughout the County. As a result of these meetings and public outreach, the process to hire a consulting firm to draft the Multiyear Implementation Plan under the RESTORE Act is in progress.

May 28, 2014, 21:50 by myEscambia Admin

Work has been cancelled for State Road 97 at Boggy Creek Bridge, four miles south of State Road 4 and Bratt Road in Molino for Friday, May 30, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.