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  • Escambia County Sand Locations Open Tuesday, Sept. 10

    Sep 10, 2024
    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.
  • Reminder: BCC to Hold First Public Budget Hearing Sept. 10

    Sep 9, 2024
    The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold its first public budget hearing Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 5:01 p.m. The hearing will take place in the board chambers of the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, located on the first floor of 221 Palafox Place.
  • Neglected Dog Finds Forever Home through Escambia County Foster Program

    Sep 9, 2024
    When the Miller family opened their home to a severely neglected dog through Escambia County Animal Welfare’s foster program earlier this year – as they’ve done for many dogs and cats before – they had no idea that this foster dog would end up becoming a permanent part of their family.
  • District 2 Barrancas Neighborhood Cleanup Sept. 11

    Sep 6, 2024
    Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe! A neighborhood cleanup for residents in Barrancas will take place Wednesday, Sept. 11. 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.
  • Rodney Pratt Receives September 2024 Employee of the Month

    Sep 6, 2024
    The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to recognize Rodney Pratt, Master Correctional Officer in Escambia County Corrections’ Court Services Division, as the September 2024 Employee of the Month. Officer Pratt’s selection was recognized at the Sept. 5 BCC meeting.

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The emergency on-call PIO can be reached after hours and on weekends by calling our on-call line: (850) 595-1647 

Please note, this line is for after-hours emergency journalist inquiries that would greatly affect Escambia County citizens' safety. All other inquiries should be sent to CMR@myescambia.com. Email inquiries will be addressed during the next county business day.

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David Heroux

David Heroux

Director of Communications and Public Information
Office: 850-595-3629
Cell: 850-530-4044

Andie Gibson

Andie Gibson

Public Information Officer
Office: 850-595-4934
Cell: 850-530-3501

Davis WoodDavis Wood

Public Information and Education Officer - Public Safety
Cell: 850-619-5612

Rachel Bozant

Multimedia Production Specialist
Office: 850-595-3904
Cell: 850-490-0574

 


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The office of Community and Media Relations is responsible for coordinating county communications and releasing accurate and timely information to Escambia County residents, the media and Board of County Commissioners’ employees. CMR acts as a full-service communication office for county departments, assisting with heightening awareness of the county’s mission, programs, policies, initiatives, and services in order to foster good relationships with our citizens and media partners. CMR also works in the field and is available to the media 24/7 for emergencies.

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