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Aug 12, 2024, 09:33
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Davis Wood
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 Tuesday, Oct. 1.
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Aug 9, 2024, 17:11
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Aug. 12-16, 2024.
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Aug 9, 2024, 14:13
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County Area Transit was recently awarded a $21 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration for an electric bus, charging station, and workforce training project focused on boosting transportation reliability and improving air quality for residents throughout Escambia County.
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Aug 9, 2024, 08:38
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County Animal Welfare officers rescued an injured baby opossum from a trap this week, highlighting the potential unintended dangers of certain types of animal traps.
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Aug 7, 2024, 08:48
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Davis Wood
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Ensley North will take place Wednesday, Aug. 2. 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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Aug 6, 2024, 14:07
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Davis Wood
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Navy Point/Beach Haven will take place Wednesday, Aug. 7. 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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Aug 6, 2024, 13:47
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Davis Wood
District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660 Innerarity Point Road. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Aug 6, 2024, 08:46
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Davis Wood
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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
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Aug 6, 2024, 08:11
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Davis Wood
Perdido Key celebrated its first sea turtle hatch of the season on Friday, Aug. 2. 70 hatchlings were confirmed to have entered the Gulf of Mexico, despite being disoriented by artificial lightning.
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Aug 5, 2024, 13:06
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Andrea Gibson
Cowley Park on Pensacola Beach will close Monday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 25 for fence repairs and park upgrades. During this time, the tennis courts and roller hockey rink will closed for use. The park is expected to re-open Monday, Aug. 26, weather permitting.
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Aug 2, 2024, 11:37
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Aug. 5-9, 2024.
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Aug 2, 2024, 09:03
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Davis Wood
Escambia County is pleased to recognize Scottlin Williams, Emergency Coordinator and Meteorologist in the Emergency Management Division of the Department of Public Safety, as the August 2024 Employee of the Month.
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Aug 1, 2024, 11:19
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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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Aug 1, 2024, 10:54
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Navy Point/Beach Haven will take place Wednesday, Aug. 7. 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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Aug 1, 2024, 08:34
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Andrea Gibson
District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 6-8 p.m. at the Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660 Innerarity Point Road. Residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Jul 31, 2024, 16:20
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 1. Agenda review begins at 9 a.m., public forum begins at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. All 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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Jul 29, 2024, 15:22
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County is thrilled to celebrate the first sea turtle hatch of the season on Pensacola Beach. The hatch occurred over the weekend, with 59 hatchlings reported entering the Gulf of Mexico. Despite challenges from artificial lighting and weather events, the hatchlings were safely recovered and released in accordance with marine turtle regulations.
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Jul 29, 2024, 11:00
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Davis Wood
Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on Interstate 10 (I-10) near the U.S. 29 interchange (Exit 10) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, April 22 through Thursday, April 25 as crews perform utility work and place temporary barrier wall.
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Jul 26, 2024, 15:07
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for July 29-Aug. 2, 2024.
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Jul 26, 2024, 14:14
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Andrea Gibson
The County Road 168 bridge over Hobbs Branch will reopen to motorists today, July 26. The bridge closed for necessary rehabilitation Wednesday, July 3, and this work has been successfully completed. Gulf Marine Construction, Inc. is the prime contractor who performed the work on the bridge.
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