Feb 11, 2015, 23:32 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering for specialized/layperson appointments to County Boards and Committees which may have vacancies in the remainder of 2015.

Feb 11, 2015, 20:37 by myEscambia Admin

With temperatures expected to drop below freezing this week, Escambia County residents should prepare their family, pets and home for the extreme cold.

Feb 11, 2015, 15:11 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County UF/IFAS Extension, the Panhandle Poultry Club and the Florida Panhandle 4-H Clubs will host an Chick Raising 101 program on Wednesday, February 18, at 7 p.m., at the Escambia County Extension office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment

Feb 10, 2015, 23:24 by myEscambia Admin

Interstate 10 (I-10) westbound, near the Scenic Highway overpass in Escambia County will be restricted to one lane from 7 p.m. Friday, February 13, to 6:30 a.m. Saturday, February 14, and Monday, February 16, through Thursday, February 19, from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. as crews perform deck work for the new Scenic Highway overpass.

Feb 10, 2015, 21:33 by myEscambia Admin

Southern Forest Recyclers, Inc. will begin the removal of the Escambia River log jam on Tuesday, December 23. Please use care and obey posted signs for safety.

Feb 9, 2015, 16:46 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of offices and departments closed on Monday, February 16, for the President’s Day holiday. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, February 17.

Feb 9, 2015, 14:50 by myEscambia Admin

Beginning today through February 13, motorists may experience intermittent lane closures on Pensacola Beach as Escambia County Contractor crews and the Santa Rosa Island Authority work to enhance the pedestrian crossings from the Beach Marina/Quiet Water Beach Area to Avenida 23. The improvements will consist of pedestrian crossing signage, pavement markings and pedestrian activated warning sign installation. These improvements are being implemented to enhance pedestrian safety and to reflect recent Statutory changes in Florida's pedestrian law, which mandate that motorists stop when approaching pedestrians within a marked, mid-block crosswalk.

Feb 9, 2015, 14:44 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County wants to know what's important to you. Let us know your priorities for future RESTORE fund projects. Submit your comments via email, online survey or attend the February 2 RESTORE Meeting, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers, 4:00 p.m

Feb 6, 2015, 21:04 by myEscambia Admin

Feb 6, 2015, 18:51 by myEscambia Admin

The RESTORE Advisory Committee will hold a special workshop on, Wednesday, February 18, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Room, 104.

Feb 5, 2015, 19:58 by myEscambia Admin

During this morning's Agenda Review review session, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners agreed to remove two items from tonight's agenda. The first item concerned a scheduled discussion regarding flags to be displayed at County buildings. The second item was the 3:32 p.m. Public Hearing which would have addressed what is commonly been referred to as an "open container ordinance." The discussion on the display of flags at County facilities has been rescheduled to the March 5 County Commission Meeting. There are currently no plans to bring back the open container ordinance for future discussion.

Feb 5, 2015, 15:30 by myEscambia Admin

The Pensacola Opera will make two very special visits to the West Florida Public Library in February.

Feb 4, 2015, 19:28 by myEscambia Admin

The State of Florida recognizes the week of February 2 through 6 as Severe Weather Awareness Week and Escambia County Emergency Management is encouraging you to learn more about the potential weather hazards that threaten our area.

Feb 4, 2015, 15:51 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) will make route and service adjustments for the Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 Military Exercise on NAS Pensacola and NASP Corry Station starting on Monday February 2nd until Friday February 13th. Public access to both bases will be limited for the military exercise and may experience delays due to traffic congestion.

Feb 3, 2015, 22:34 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Parks and Recreation Department has begun registration for 2015 spring softball leagues for adults ages 18 and older.

Jan 30, 2015, 20:31 by myEscambia Admin

An incident took place today at the Escambia County Jail resulting in a 38-year-old African-American male inmate being transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.\r\n\r\nThe circumstances surrounding this event are now under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Escambia County Corrections is fully cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office investigators.\r\n

Jan 27, 2015, 22:57 by myEscambia Admin

The right lane of westbound Interstate 10 (I-10) near the Scenic Highway overpass at exit 17 in Escambia County will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28. The nightly closures will allow crews to position large beams for the new Scenic Highway overpass.

Jan 26, 2015, 19:07 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will perform repairs on overhead lights on U.S. 98 across the Pensacola Bay Bridge beginning tomorrow, Thursday, January 27, at 8 p.m. through 5 a.m., Wednesday, January 28. Drivers can expect minor delays.

Jan 26, 2015, 18:07 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County’s new Corrections Director, Michael Tidwell, officially began working for Escambia County today, Monday, January 26.

Jan 23, 2015, 23:40 by myEscambia Admin

Lane Closures on I-10: The right lane of westbound Interstate 10 (I-10) near the Scenic Highway overpass at exit 17 in Escambia County will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28. The nightly closures will allow crews to position large beams for the new Scenic Highway overpass. In addition, traffic in the left lane of I-10 westbound will be slowed by Florida Highway Patrol escort vehicles between the hours of 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. Drivers should anticipate travel delays during this time.