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Sep 20, 2024, 15:37
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Sept. 23-27, 2024.
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Sep 20, 2024, 13:38
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its second public budget hearing Monday, Sept. 23, at 5:01 p.m. The hearing will take place in the board chambers of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located on the first floor of 221 Palafox Place.
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Sep 20, 2024, 10:39
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Northpointe will take place Wednesday, Sept. 25. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is not eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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Sep 19, 2024, 16:05
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Andrea Gibson
Pensacola Beach access point 25B will be closed Friday, Sept. 20, while crews work to remove a derelict vessel on the beach. Work will begin at 7 a.m. and is expected to be finished by sunset.
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Sep 19, 2024, 14:04
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County is pleased to announce a public input meeting to discuss the 2024 Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This meeting will provide an opportunity for community members to learn more about the grant and to share their insights and ideas on how we can enhance housing opportunities within our community.
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Sep 18, 2024, 15:39
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Andrea Gibson
UF/IFAS Escambia Extension is offering a Coastal Systems Training course open to anyone interested in obtaining a hands-on, in-depth education about Florida's natural environment. The course begins Wednesday, Oct. 2 and ends on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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Sep 18, 2024, 08:17
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Kaycee Lagarde
Emerald Coast Regional Council was awarded a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) as part of the National Roadway Safety Strategy to reduce traffic fatalities.
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Sep 17, 2024, 09:07
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Wedgewood will take place Wednesday, Sept. 18. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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Sep 16, 2024, 12:36
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Andrea Gibson
The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a $5.5 million resurfacing project on Michigan Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 296), from Mobile Highway (U.S. 90) to North Palafox Street (U.S. 29), in Escambia County later this month.
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Sep 13, 2024, 16:24
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Sept. 16-20, 2024.
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Sep 11, 2024, 16:08
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County offices and facilities will close at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 11 due to potential severe weather. Evening meetings or activities scheduled Wednesday, Sept. 11 at county facilities are canceled. Essential employees such as first responders will remain available.
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Sep 11, 2024, 10:06
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Wedgewood will take place Wednesday, Sept. 18. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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Sep 10, 2024, 14:11
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Davis Wood
Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels.
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Sep 9, 2024, 15:36
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its first public budget hearing Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 5:01 p.m. The hearing will take place in the board chambers of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located on the first floor of 221 Palafox Place.
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Sep 9, 2024, 08:27
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Kaycee Lagarde
When the Miller family opened their home to a severely neglected dog through Escambia County Animal Welfare’s foster program earlier this year – as they’ve done for many dogs and cats before – they had no idea that this foster dog would end up becoming a permanent part of their family.
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Sep 6, 2024, 16:07
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Barrancas will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge. Yard debris is eligible for removal during this cleanup.
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Sep 6, 2024, 13:33
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Rodney Pratt, Master Correctional Officer in Escambia County Corrections’ Court Services Division, as the September 2024 Employee of the Month. Officer Pratt’s selection was recognized at the Sept. 5 BCC meeting.
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Sep 6, 2024, 12:17
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County has reached a settlement agreement with Longleaf C&D Disposal Facility, Inc. at no cost to the County, saving millions of dollars in potential claimed damages and attorney’s fees.
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Sep 6, 2024, 12:10
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Sept. 9-13, 2024.
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Sep 6, 2024, 10:15
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications from county residents to be nominated for gubernatorial appointment to the Escambia Children’s Trust. To be considered, applicants must submit the completed Escambia Children’s Trust application and questionnaire for gubernatorial appointments with an optional resume by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.
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