Oct 8, 2014, 14:10 by myEscambia Admin

Since being approved by voters in 2006, the third installment of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) has helped Escambia County’s Public Safety Department drastically improve its equipment and capabilities. Thanks to the Local Option Sales Tax, the Escambia County Fire Department has been able to upgrade its equipment and vehicles, as well as expand fire stations, and even paid for the construction of the new Perdido Key Fire Station, which opened in 2014. During the final three years of the current LOST, Escambia County’s Public Safety will be able to begin construction on new fire stations for Beulah and Osceola. These will replace aging facilities with modern buildings housing life saving fire and rescue equipment.\r\n

Oct 8, 2014, 14:10 by myEscambia Admin

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

Oct 7, 2014, 17:29 by myEscambia Admin

Oct 7, 2014, 17:28 by myEscambia Admin

Since its inception, more Local Option Sales Tax funds have been allocated to improve transportation – including dirt road paving and road widening – than on any other project category. Over the next few years, that investment into critical infrastructure will continue with almost $50 million in transportation projects slated for completion by 2018. By the end of LOST III in December 2017, more than half Local Option Sales Tax revenues, or $215.5 million, will have been spent to construct and improve new highways and drainage throughout the County. This investment not only makes for a smoother commute and improves the economic health of Escambia County; it has also very likely saved lives.

Oct 7, 2014, 17:27 by myEscambia Admin

Oct 7, 2014, 17:27 by myEscambia Admin

Speeding, cut through traffic and unsafe driving practices on neighborhood streets cause concerns about the safety and livability of our neighborhoods. Dangerous driving behaviors create unsafe road conditions for others, including pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Escambia County revealed that almost 60 percent of respondents felt motorists had compromised their personal safety while walking or biking on County roadways. In an effort to safeguard the wellbeing of all residents, Escambia County has invested more than $8 million in Local Option Sales Tax funds to construct traffic calming, sidewalk and other pedestrian safety projects since 2006.

Oct 3, 2014, 17:03 by myEscambia Admin

In observance of the Yom Kippur, Clerk of the Circuit Court offices located in the following buildings are closed today, Friday, October 3, and will reopen for business Monday, October 6.\r\n\r\nMC Blanchard Judicial Building\r\n190 W. Government Street, Pensacola\r\n\r\nT. Bruno Juvenile Justice Building\r\n1800 St. Mary Avenue, Pensacola\r\n\r\nCentury Courthouse\r\n7500 N. Century Boulevard, Century\r\n\r\nClerk’s offices located at 221 Palafox Place are open for regular business:\r\nClerk’s Comptroller\r\nOfficial Records\r\nClerk to the Board of County Commissioners\r\n

Oct 3, 2014, 16:31 by myEscambia Admin

Oct 3, 2014, 14:06 by myEscambia Admin

On Friday, October 10, at 10:30 a.m., Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for Community Action Program’s newest Head Start location at the Molino Community Complex, 6450 Highway 95A, Molino.

Oct 2, 2014, 21:25 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County’s public meetings concerning the Local Option Sales Tax will continue next week at the following locations:\r\n\r\nMonday, October 6, 5:30 p.m.\r\nRansom Middle School, 1000 West Kingsfield Road\r\n\r\nMonday, October 7, 5:30 p.m.\r\nCharity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Avenue

Oct 2, 2014, 20:57 by myEscambia Admin

Oct 2, 2014, 15:52 by myEscambia Admin

Parks and recreation centers offer countless benefits to residents fortunate enough to have them in their neighborhoods. With the many parks and community centers in Escambia County, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Oct 2, 2014, 15:49 by myEscambia Admin

Sure, parks are nice. But are they important? Do parks contribute to a community’s health and vitality in the same way traditional urban infrastructure does? Recent studies say yes. Parks have a far-reaching impact on neighborhood economics, health, education and safety.

Sep 30, 2014, 13:14 by myEscambia Admin

Sep 30, 2014, 13:13 by myEscambia Admin

A Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) occurred Friday, September 26, at 5550 Esperanto Drive, as a result of a grease blockage in sewer main and was estimated at 4,000 gallons. \r\n

Sep 29, 2014, 13:11 by myEscambia Admin

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

Sep 26, 2014, 20:20 by myEscambia Admin

A joint District 2 town hall, Local Option Sales Tax and Navy Boulevard update meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 5:30 p.m., at Lexington Terrace Community Center, 700 South Old Corry Field Road.

Sep 26, 2014, 15:43 by myEscambia Admin

Farm Share and Representative Mike Hill will host a free food distribution event for Perdido Bay area families in need on Saturday, October 4, which will be held in the back parking lot of Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, located at 13660 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\r\n\r\n

Sep 26, 2014, 13:16 by myEscambia Admin

Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 29, North ‘S’ Street and Clay Street at the railroad crossing will be closed for road repair until 8 a.m. on Friday, October 3.

Sep 26, 2014, 13:09 by myEscambia Admin

Beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, Bush Street west of the intersection of Ridgebrook Court will be closed to through traffic due to an emergency pipe repair. The project is expected to complete within 10 days.\r\n