Aug 5, 2021, 20:52 by User Not Found

Escambia County is pleased to announce Eric Gilmore will be the county's public safety director. The promotion was included as a recommendation to the board on Aug. 5, 2021, which passed unanimously. Responsibilities include oversight of daily operations and planning for long-term improvements for Escambia County EMS, Emergency Management, county dispatch and 911 center, the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards, the county medical director, as well as Escambia County Fire Rescue's combination career and volunteer division.

Aug 5, 2021, 09:18 by User Not Found

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 67 tons (134,000 pounds) of debris during the District 3 Lincoln Park Neighborhood Cleanup on July 28, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Aug 4, 2021, 16:22 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will hold several meetings Thursday, Aug. 5. Community Redevelopment Agency and Agenda Review will begin at 9 a.m., Public Forum will begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by the BCC Regular Meeting 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.

Aug 4, 2021, 13:58 by User Not Found

Residents of Oakfield will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Friday, Aug. 13 during the Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3. Only residents in the designated cleanup area are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. See the map below for the details of the cleanup area.

Aug 4, 2021, 13:29 by User Not Found

On Saturday, Aug. 7, Community Health Northwest Florida, in partnership with with Escambia County District 3 County Commissioner Lumon May, will host “Back-to-School Vax and Dash,” a COVID-19 vaccination clinic and backpack giveaway at Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. De Soto St., Pensacola. All individuals ages 12 and up, including students, parents, guardians and teachers are eligible and encouraged to participate.

Aug 4, 2021, 11:07 by User Not Found

Escambia County’s nesting season has just passed its halfway mark, with a total of 19 nests on Pensacola Beach and four on Perdido Key. Of the 23 nests discovered, 22 are Loggerhead with one Green nest on Pensacola Beach. While the season got off to a slow start, nesting activity picked up through June and July.

Aug 4, 2021, 09:59 by User Not Found

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 Wednesday, Aug. 4 in Commission Districts 1, 4 and 5. Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m.

Aug 2, 2021, 09:35 by User Not Found

A final public meeting to discuss design improvements for Longleaf Drive from Pine Forest Road to Marcus Bayou Bridge will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Longleaf Elementary School, 2600 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola. The meeting will include a brief introduction at 5:30 p.m. and then an open house format for questions and comments. This format allows for one-on-one dialog with the project team.

Jul 30, 2021, 15:51 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule Aug. 2-6, 2021

Jul 30, 2021, 13:06 by User Not Found

Escambia County to Receive National Award for COVID-19 Public Relations Campaign. Escambia County is pleased to announce that we are a finalist in the 3CMA 2021 Savvy Awards competition and a candidate for one of the three awards.

Jul 29, 2021, 14:58 by User Not Found

Escambia County Fire Rescue and EMS crews responded at 2:30 p.m. to a single engine plane crash near Blue Angels Elementary located at 1551 Dog Track Road. Three patients were transported to local area hospitals: two via helicopters and one via ambulance. There were no injuries involved at the school and no damage to buildings.

Jul 29, 2021, 11:27 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking two Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia County Board of Electrical Examiners.

Jul 29, 2021, 11:16 by User Not Found

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for five appointments to the Escambia County Contractor Competency Board.

Jul 27, 2021, 13:11 by User Not Found

Escambia County has relaunched the COVID-19 dashboard at myescambia.com/covid19dashboard displaying local hospitalization numbers. The dashboard will be updated during the week by local area hospitals.

Jul 27, 2021, 09:59 by User Not Found

A final public meeting to discuss design improvements for Longleaf Drive from Pine Forest Road to Marcus Bayou Bridge will be held Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Longleaf Elementary School, 2600 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola. The meeting will include a brief introduction at 5:30 p.m. and then an open house format for questions and comments. The open house format allows for one-on-one dialog with the project team.

Jul 27, 2021, 09:48 by User Not Found

Florida Humanities has announced the opening of their American Rescue Plan grants, offering up to $2 million in grant funding to humanities organizations that continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 26, 2021, 14:34 by User Not Found

Starting August 2, the National Weather Service will better convey the severity and potential impacts from thunderstorm winds and hail by adding a “damage threat” tag to Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, similar to their Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings.

Jul 26, 2021, 11:39 by User Not Found

Residents of Lincoln Park will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, July 28 during the Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3. Only residents in the designated cleanup area are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. See the map below for the details of the cleanup area.

Jul 26, 2021, 11:07 by User Not Found

Below is a list of events occurring in August at West Florida Public Libraries in Escambia County. For more information about library events, contact the Pensacola Library at (850) 436-5060. Find our website at mywfpl.com and follow West Florida Public Libraries - WFPL on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date event announcements and more.

Jul 23, 2021, 16:39 by User Not Found

BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule July 26 - July 30, 2021