May 21, 2014, 20:17 by myEscambia Admin

In order to accommodate the increased traffic congestion resulting from the Scenic Highway detour, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has changed the traffic signal timing along Davis Highway. Recent heavy rains and flooding in the area caused damage to Scenic Highway in several locations, with the associated detour routes having been designated as Davis Highway and Ninth Avenue.

May 21, 2014, 19:37 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners has extended The State of Emergency in Escambia County for an additional seven days while recovery efforts continue.

May 21, 2014, 17:17 by myEscambia Admin

Below is a listing of offices and departments closed on Monday, May 26, for the Memorial Day holiday. Normal operations resume on Tuesday, May 27.

May 20, 2014, 22:06 by myEscambia Admin

May 20, 2014, 22:02 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County is issuing the following statement in response to a post made on a local blog this morning:

May 20, 2014, 20:53 by myEscambia Admin

May 20, 2014, 20:43 by myEscambia Admin

Disaster Recovery Centers in Escambia County will be operational the following hours throughout the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend:\r\n\r\n• Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.\r\n• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.\r\n

May 19, 2014, 20:13 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia County Corrections has announced that video visitation service will be taken offline from 7 a.m. until noon, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20.. The temporary suspension of the service will allow for the system to be fully upgraded. The upgrades should be completed by the end of the business day Tuesday.

May 19, 2014, 19:46 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) President’s Scholarship is awarded each year to an outstanding graduating senior from the incoming FAC President’s home county. As Commissioner Robinson is our incoming FAC President, this year’s scholarship recipient will be from Escambia County.

May 19, 2014, 19:26 by myEscambia Admin

Crews will perform a routine bridge inspection on Barrancas Avenue (State Road 292) over Bayou Chico tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20. West and eastbound traffic will encounter lane restrictions from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

May 19, 2014, 17:30 by myEscambia Admin

The latest information about those booked into the Escambia County Jail can once again be accessed online.

May 19, 2014, 14:47 by myEscambia Admin

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has announced that Escambia County has been included in the latest federal declaration for Individual Assistance.\r\n\r\nIndividuals who have lost their jobs or businesses in Escambia County as a result of recent severe storms and flooding may be entitled to Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. A federal disaster declaration was received on May 6, authorizing the use of federal funds to provide assistance to individuals affected by the disaster.\r\n

May 16, 2014, 20:05 by myEscambia Admin

Effective today, Friday, May 16, the Westside Branch of the West Florida Public Library system will close its location on Cervantes Street at 4 p.m. as it will soon be moving.

May 16, 2014, 14:34 by myEscambia Admin

The Escambia County Public Works Department is working to repair County roadways and various infrastructures that suffered damage from the recent flooding event. Initially there were 740 notations of damaged roads, shoulders, ponds, bridges and other County thoroughfare. Since the flooding event, 315 have been repaired or have been assigned to a contractor or an engineering consultant.

May 16, 2014, 14:17 by myEscambia Admin

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for ECUA customers residing on the following streets in District 1:\r\n\r\n

May 15, 2014, 20:18 by myEscambia Admin

Escambia Extension Services will hold an Extension Council meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Langley Bell 4-H Center, 4810 West Nine Mile Road.\r\n\r\nFor more information about this meeting, please contact Susan Hendrix at (850) 595-3118.\r\n

May 15, 2014, 13:29 by myEscambia Admin

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for ECUA customers residing on the following streets in District 5:

May 14, 2014, 21:45 by myEscambia Admin

May 14, 2014, 15:19 by myEscambia Admin

Drivers will encounter a lane closure on westbound U.S. 98 just east of Blue Angel Parkway from 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, to 6 a.m. Friday, May 16.

May 13, 2014, 17:18 by myEscambia Admin

The West Florida Public Library (WFPL) announced today that it has received a grant of $15,000 to host The Big Read program in Escambia County.