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Sep 29, 2022, 09:53
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Andrea Gibson
UF/IFAS Escambia Extension is partnering with Florida Master Gardeners for this year’s Fall Garden Festival, held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8-11 a.m. The annual event takes place at the Escambia Extension Office, located at 3740 Stefani Road, and is free to the public.
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Sep 28, 2022, 11:18
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County has published the results of the HOME-ARP public survey. The survey was open to citizens of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties from Sept. 8-16. Survey participants were asked to answer questions addressing topics related to homelessness in the community.
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Sep 28, 2022, 09:43
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Andrea Gibson
Due to the First Judicial Circuit courts' closures on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in observance of Yom Kippur, offices of the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller will also be closed. The Clerk's Official Records, Finance and Clerk to the Board offices, located at 221 Palafox Place, will be open.
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Sep 27, 2022, 15:24
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Andrea Gibson
Check out what's happening at our West Florida Public Libraries in October!
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Sep 27, 2022, 13:19
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Davis Wood
As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, Hurricane Ian has emerged into the southeast Gulf of Mexico. The current track has the storm making landfall as a Category 3 major hurricane in St. Petersburg. Escambia County is outside the cone of uncertainty, but the storm will produce potential fire hazards due to high wind speeds, relatively low humidity and dry fuels. Escambia County has been placed under a Red Flag Warning from Tuesday until Wednesday, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. both days.
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Sep 27, 2022, 10:15
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for District 4 residents will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge.
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Sep 26, 2022, 13:53
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Andrea Gibson
In an effort to reduce the mosquito population in Escambia County, the Mosquito Control Division has filed a "Notice of Intent" to proceed with fogging missions on Monday, Sept. 26 in Commission District 1. Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m. All operations are dependent on weather conditions.
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Sep 26, 2022, 10:15
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County is excited to announce a $13,200 award from the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program's Community Grant Program in support of coastal landscaping workshops and plant giveaways.
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Sep 26, 2022, 08:46
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Davis Wood
As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Hurricane Ian is turning northward and is expected to continue turning north-northeastward through Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. Escambia County is out of the cone of uncertainty, but residents are encouraged to remain weather-aware and weather-prepared.
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Sep 26, 2022, 08:45
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Andrea Gibson
On Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at 5:30 pm, the Escambia Consortium, comprised of Escambia County, the City of Pensacola, Santa Rosa County and the City of Milton, Florida, has scheduled a public meeting to be held in the Brownsville Community Center (3200 W. Desoto St., Pensacola, FL 32505) seeking community input regarding the allocation of federal funds received through the HOME-ARP grant program.
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Sep 23, 2022, 14:16
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out this week's BCC weekly meeting schedule for Sept. 19-23, 2022.
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Sep 23, 2022, 11:16
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare will host an "Adoptapalooza" event Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. This free event is open to the public, their pets, and anyone who has been considering adopting.
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Sep 23, 2022, 09:55
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to serve on the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board. Four applicants will be appointed for service beginning in November 2022.
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Sep 22, 2022, 15:38
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County citizens who wish to report contractor-related issues can now do so by calling 850-595-3550 and selecting option 6. Selecting option 6 will connect callers with a Building Services staff member during regular business hours.
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Sep 22, 2022, 15:25
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County is pleased to announce Jeffrey Lovingood as the county’s Purchasing Director. The promotion was included as a recommendation to the board on the Thursday, Sept. 22, BCC meeting, which passed unanimously.
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Sep 22, 2022, 15:03
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County is pleased to announce James Higdon as the county’s Public Works Director. The promotion was included as a recommendation to the board on the Thursday, Sept. 22, BCC meeting, which passed unanimously.
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Sep 21, 2022, 15:54
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold two meetings Thursday, Sept. 22. Public forum begins at 8:30 a.m. and the regular meeting begins at 9 a.m. Both meetings 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 21, 2022, 15:36
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Davis Wood
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, five Escambia County first responders were recognized during the 3rd Annual "Salute to First Responders Luncheon."
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Sep 21, 2022, 10:22
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for District 4 residents will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28. This is a chance for residents to dispose of items such as old furniture, appliances and household waste free of charge.
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Sep 20, 2022, 14:58
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Andrea Gibson
Small business owners and suppliers are invited to connect at the Pensacola Supplier Diversity Exchange on Thursday, Sept. 22, a free event featuring opportunities to market goods and services directly with local and state buyers. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, located at 913 S. I St. in Pensacola.
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