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Feb 3, 2022, 09:54
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Andrea Gibson
Each February, UF/IFAS Escambia Extension participates in the Weed Wrangle, a national event inviting members of local communities to visit a public area to remove invasive plants. This year, Escambia Extension invites participants to hold a weed wrangle at home to remove invasive species of plants from their own backyard.
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Feb 2, 2022, 15:39
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Davis Wood
Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor potential isolated severe thunderstorms with the possibility of flooding on Thursday, Feb. 3. Dangerous rip currents and high surf are expected along coastal parts of the county.
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Feb 2, 2022, 11:25
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! The next neighborhood cleanup will take place in Montclair/Westernmark on Wednesday, Feb. 9. 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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Feb 2, 2022, 10:57
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Andrea Gibson
Renters in Escambia County struggling to pay rent or utilities due to COVID-19 may be eligible for emergency rental assistance through the Escambia County Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAP) Program.
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Feb 2, 2022, 08:27
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County Engineer Joy Jones, PE, is retiring after 18 years with the county. Jones’ last day is Wednesday, Feb. 2. She retires as Engineering Director and County Engineer.
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Jan 31, 2022, 11:56
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Davis Wood
On Thursday, Jan. 27, leaders from Escambia County Fire Rescue met with local community partners at the future site of the ECFR training facility. The facility is located at 319 90 & 9 Ranch Rd. and is the former site of the Escambia County Charter School and the Boys' Ranch. The training facility will also have an entrance off Old Chemstrand Road.
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Jan 31, 2022, 09:01
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Andrea Gibson
District 1 Commissioner and Chairman Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Monday, Jan. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. The town hall will take place at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660 Innerarity Point Road.
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Jan 28, 2022, 16:55
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Andrea Gibson
The City of Pensacola has replaced existing traffic signals with a 4-way stop at the intersections of Government Street and Baylen Street and Government Street and Spring Street, effective Friday, Jan. 28
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Jan 28, 2022, 15:34
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out this week's BCC weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022, 11:40
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Davis Wood
With the National Weather Service advising extremely cold temperatures and windy conditions for Escambia County, residents are encouraged to exercise caution and utilize cold weather safety tips throughout the weekend.
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Jan 27, 2022, 10:37
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Andrea Gibson
CSX crews will be conducting work on several railroad crossings in northern Escambia County. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 31, with temporary road closures during this time.
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Jan 26, 2022, 11:27
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Andrea Gibson
District 1 Commissioner and Chairman Jeff Bergosh will host a town hall Monday, Jan. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. The town hall will take place at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, 13660 Innerarity Point Road.
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Jan 25, 2022, 16:00
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Andrea Gibson
Due to inclement weather conditions preparations for the upcoming Ninth Avenue traffic shift over Carpenters Creek has been rescheduled. Drivers will encounter traffic impacts in the coming weeks.
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Jan 25, 2022, 15:44
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! The next neighborhood cleanup will take place in Aviation Field/Brentwood on Wednesday, Feb. 2. 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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Jan 25, 2022, 10:23
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Andrea Gibson
Check out what's happening at our West Florida Public Libraries in February!
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Jan 25, 2022, 09:51
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! The next neighborhood cleanup will take place in Lincoln Park on Wednesday, Jan. 26. 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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Jan 21, 2022, 14:26
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out this week's BCC weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 24-28, 2022.
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Jan 21, 2022, 11:03
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Andrea Gibson
With no inclement weather in the forecast for the coming weekend, Escambia County Waste Services will continue normal business Saturday, Jan. 22.
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Jan 21, 2022, 07:34
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Davis Wood
As colder weather starts to set in, Escambia County would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment. Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths.
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Jan 20, 2022, 15:48
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Andrea Gibson
Escambia County offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 21 due to a winter weather advisory. Essential employees such as first responders and those contacted by their supervisors will be expected to maintain county operations. The Perdido Landfill will be open with regular hours.
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