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Feb 5, 2024, 14:03 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry will host a town hall Monday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Langley Bell 4-H Center, located at 3730 Stefani Road. This is an open forum event and residents of District 5 are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Feb 5, 2024, 11:20 AM
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Davis Wood
Monday, Feb. 5, marks the beginning of Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week. Throughout the week, Escambia County Emergency Management will spend each day working to increase awareness and emphasize the importance of preparedness for severe weather hazards.
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Feb 5, 2024, 09:38 AM
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Kaycee Lagarde
The Escambia County Purchasing Department has been selected for two awards by the Central Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, recognizing members of the department's team for their dedication and leadership.
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Feb 2, 2024, 15:38 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County has launched a new program to offer free transportation assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness who are seeking to reunite with their family, friends, or other support networks.
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Feb 2, 2024, 11:10 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Feb. 5-9, 2024.
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Feb 2, 2024, 08:38 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Crescent Lake and Carriage Hills will take place Wednesday, Feb. 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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Feb 1, 2024, 14:39 PM
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Davis Wood
Escambia County Engineering will begin a resurfacing paving project on County Road 399, Pensacola Beach Blvd., and the intersection with Fort Pickens Road. Resurfacing work in the intersection will begin on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, and is expected to last four days. Work will be conducted from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Resurfacing on the southbound lanes of Pensacola Beach Blvd. will begin at the south end of the toll plaza on Feb. 12, 2024. The entire project is to be completed within 30 days.
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Feb 1, 2024, 08:24 AM
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Davis Wood
February is American Heart Month! In recognition, Escambia County encourages residents to focus on their cardiovascular health throughout the month. This year's American Heart Month theme is, "Heart-to-Heart: Why Losing One Woman is Too Many."
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Jan 31, 2024, 08:37 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Florida Division of Emergency Management have received the following application for Federal grant funding. Final notice is hereby given of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) consideration to provide funding in the form of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
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Jan 30, 2024, 14:34 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County is continuing progress on the eastern portion of the Perdido Key Multi-Use Path, which is already providing bicyclists and pedestrians with easier and safer connectivity through Perdido Key.
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Jan 30, 2024, 08:42 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County will host two free workshops Feb. 27 and 29 to help educate the public and answer questions about the newly updated Barrier Island Lighting Ordinance. Workshop topics will include an overview of ordinance requirements, the basics of wildlife friendly lighting, and lighting retrofit tips and tricks.
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Jan 26, 2024, 10:36 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Value Adjustment Board. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9.
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Jan 26, 2024, 10:03 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2024.
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Jan 26, 2024, 09:46 AM
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Davis Wood
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards will host a tryout for individuals looking for a challenging, rewarding and exciting job with a starting pay of $18.35/hour.
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Jan 25, 2024, 15:21 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Opening Doors Northwest Florida and Escambia County collaborated to host the 2024 You-Count Homeless Connect Event today, Thursday, Jan. 25, which drew nearly 200 attendees and 60 vendors to help connect homeless individuals with valuable community resources and services.
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Jan 24, 2024, 09:53 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Join Escambia County Marine Resources invites for the Northwest Florida Regional Artificial Reef and Lionfish Workshops, held Feb. 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. This two-day event brings together managers, scientists, anglers, divers, and other interested citizens to discuss the science and management of artificial reefs and lionfish.
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Jan 23, 2024, 09:35 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in North Beulah will take place Wednesday, Jan. 24. 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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Jan 22, 2024, 15:26 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23. 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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Jan 22, 2024, 13:23 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
A cold weather sheltering plan established through a partnership between Escambia County and Waterfront Rescue Mission is seeing early success after several cold weather events this winter, sheltering hundreds of people from frigid temperatures in Escambia County.
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Jan 19, 2024, 10:09 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 22-26, 2024.
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