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Jan 19, 2024, 08:24 AM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County recently completed a major drainage improvement and flood mitigation project in the Lake Charlene area, which will provide much-needed relief for a neighborhood that has experienced repetitive flooding over the years.
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Jan 17, 2024, 14:15 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County has improved its rating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, resulting in an additional discount on flood insurance premiums for Escambia County residents.
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Jan 17, 2024, 11:40 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia Pensacola Human Relations Commission board meeting has been rescheduled for Jan. 24, 2024. The board will meet at the Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. Desoto St., beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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Jan 17, 2024, 10:45 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 16, 2024, 14:24 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Join District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh at his virtual 89th Coffee with the Commissioner event Wednesday, Jan. 17. The live stream will take place from 6:30-7:30 a.m.
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Jan 16, 2024, 12:28 PM
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Davis Wood
Escambia County residents are encouraged to monitor the Hard Freeze Warning forecasted to impact the county beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m. The hard freeze warning is expected to continue until Wednesday morning.
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Jan 16, 2024, 07:41 AM
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Davis Wood
With freezing temperatures forecasted throughout the week, Escambia County Fire Rescue would like to encourage residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
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Jan 15, 2024, 15:33 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The REAP Max-Well Respite Center Transitional Housing Program extends an open invitation to all mothers and their children only who do not have a place to sleep during the night. Due to limited amount of funding and space, this invitation can only be for a maximum three-night stay, and everyone must leave by 7 a.m.
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Jan 15, 2024, 13:00 PM
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Davis Wood
With Escambia County forecasted to experience below-freezing temperatures beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16, residents are encouraged to exercise caution and practice safety measures during the winter season.
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Jan 15, 2024, 12:27 PM
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Davis Wood
Waterfront Rescue Mission will open its cold weather shelter on Monday, Jan. 15, at 4 p.m. for individuals seeking temporary shelter from the cold. The shelter will remain open during the daytime as a warming center. Waterfront will remain open while temperatures are below 40 degrees.
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Jan 12, 2024, 14:17 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Ed Spainhower, Human Resources Specialist in the Employee Relations division of the Human Resources department, as the January 2024 Employee of the Month. The board recognized Ed’s selection at the Jan. 9 BCC meeting.
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Jan 12, 2024, 13:50 PM
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Andrea Gibson
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Escambia County offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15.
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Jan 12, 2024, 13:30 PM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County moved forward with more than $100 million in county projects in Fiscal Year 2023, with a variety of impactful projects including road resurfacing, drainage and sidewalk improvements, infill housing, a new library, and much more.
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Jan 12, 2024, 13:19 PM
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Andrea Gibson
Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for Jan. 15-19, 2024.
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Jan 12, 2024, 10:55 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Join District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh at his virtual 89th Coffee with the Commissioner event Wednesday, Jan. 17. The live stream will take place from 6:30-7:30 a.m.
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Jan 12, 2024, 09:34 AM
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Kaycee Lagarde
Escambia County recently installed two wheelchair ramps for residents through the county's Wheelchair Ramp Program, which aims to help residents maintain independence and eliminate physical barriers by providing accessibility to their homes.
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Jan 11, 2024, 11:08 AM
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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. Two applicants will be appointed for service beginning in March 2024. The deadline to apply is Feb. 2, 2024.
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Jan 11, 2024, 09:44 AM
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Andrea Gibson
Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Bellview will take place Wednesday, Jan. 17. 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 10, 2024, 12:56 PM
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Andrea Gibson
The Escambia County Office of Purchasing will host a free vendor open house open Monday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 213 Palafox Place in the purchasing office, second floor conference room. The event is open to current and prospective vendors interested in learning more about the county's procurement process.
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Jan 10, 2024, 10:01 AM
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Andrea Gibson
The traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and 61st Avenue will be fully activated effective Wednesday, Jan. 10, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The traffic signal has been temporarily operating in “flash mode” while work to the signal was conducted.
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