Aug 5, 2014, 18:59 by myEscambia Admin

Effective immediately, in response to air quality monitoring performed by Escambia County, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is rescinding the health alert that was issued on July 22, 2014, for the area surrounding the Wedgewood Community Center and the Rolling Hills Construction and Demolition Landfill.

Aug 5, 2014, 13:21 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold two additional budget hearings next month on Tuesday, September 9, and Tuesday, September 23. Both meetings will begin at 5:01 p.m. and will take place in the Board Chambers, first floor, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola.\r\n

Aug 4, 2014, 21:21 by myEscambia Admin

Effective immediately, a Precautionary Boil Water Notice (PBWN) issued for ECUA water customers located in the following areas has been lifted: \r\n\r\n• Copley Drive\r\n• Peyton Drive\r\n• Morningside Drive, between Hallmark Drive and Piedmont Road\r\n• Beacon Road, between Morningside Drive and Copley Drive\r\n\r\n\r\n

Aug 4, 2014, 13:23 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Extension Service will host a special Volunteer Open House on Wednesday, August 13, for those interested in learning about the University of Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program. The Open House will be held at the Escambia County Extension Service offices, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment.\r\n\r\n

Aug 2, 2014, 16:18 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County urges residents and visitors to limit exposure to Vibrio vulnificus. Occurring naturally in the warm coastal waters, particularly during the summer months, Vibrio vulnificus has the potential to cause serious illness.

Aug 1, 2014, 19:34 by myEscambia Admin

An unimmunized horse in Escambia County, Florida, was recently euthanized because it contracted Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). Unimmunized horses throughout the County are at risk for this disease and horse owners are encouraged to keep current all equine immunizations for mosquito-borne diseases.

Aug 1, 2014, 19:21 by myEscambia Admin

The Resources, Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE) Advisory Committee will resume its series of monthly meetings on Monday, August 4.

Jul 31, 2014, 16:19 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of events occurring in the month of August 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 30, 2014, 16:17 by myEscambia Admin

Effective immediately, a Precautionary Boil Water Notice (PBWN) has been issued for ECUA water customers located on the following areas in District 4.

Jul 28, 2014, 21:08 by myEscambia Admin

Traffic on Pineville Road will be transitioned to the temporary roadway and bridge on Wednesday, July 30. Crews will then begin demolishing and replacing the existing bridge over Brushy Creek. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded a $1.1 million contract to replace the existing structure and make minor drainage improvements. The bridge replacement project is anticipated to be complete fall 2014.

Jul 25, 2014, 20:05 by myEscambia Admin

Westbound traffic on State Road 298 (Lillian Highway) between Bauer Road and Joaquin Road will encounter minor delays from Sunday, July 27, to Tuesday, July 29, as crews construct a westbound left turn lane. Lane restrictions will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Jul 25, 2014, 16:30 by myEscambia Admin

The right lane of westbound Interstate 10 near the Scenic Highway overpass at exit 17 will be closed from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, to 6:30 a.m. Thursday, July 31.

Jul 22, 2014, 15:49 by myEscambia Admin

Attached below is a map of Escambia County detailing the damage caused by the flooding event of April 29 and 30, 2014.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jul 18, 2014, 17:48 by myEscambia Admin

A joint meeting was held on July 18 at the Pensacola Bay Center, of which all County Commissioners, Mayor Hayward and City Council members were in attendance. More than 100 citizens attended the meeting to hear a presentation by J. David Waggoner, FAIA, and discuss storm water issues. Public input was also given on the subject and presentations were also given by County Administrator Jack Brown and City Administrator Colleen Castille regarding efforts to improve drainage systems in our community.

Jul 18, 2014, 13:26 by myEscambia Admin

There will be a temporary lane closure on US 29, south of Muscogee Road, on Monday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to a CSX Railroad highway crossing panel replacement.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jul 18, 2014, 13:08 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the reconstruction of Scenic Highway (U.S. 90/State Road 10A) south of Scenic Highway Circle and has opened the road to traffic.

Jul 17, 2014, 21:31 by myEscambia Admin

The eastbound right lane on Interstate 10 (I-10), just west of the U.S. 29 Interchange (mile marker 7) will be closed to traffic from 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, to 6 a.m. Monday, July 21, as crews remove temporary barrier wall. Motorists are reminded to use caution and obey the posted speed limit, especially at night, when traveling through the work zone.

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.