Chickens, Noise and Taxes

During its Committee of the Whole workshop this morning, the Escambia County Commission tended to chickens, the county’s noise ordinance and allocation of the fourth-cent…

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Election Day Tips from the Elections Office

Press Release: Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford today offered Escambia County voters some tips to prepare for Election Day: -Confirm the location of your…

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Six things to watch in August 14 primary

Escambia County voters head to the polls Tuesday. As with the any local election, there are countless plots and subplots. Here are a few that…

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SRIA report: Ferry service in works, $6-million price tag

By Shelby Smithey… The Santa Rosa Island Authority Board met Wednesday to hear a variety of reports, as well as to discuss future plans for…

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Escambia Schools Named in SPLC Complaint

The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed five complaints with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights regarding racially discriminatory disciplinarian practices in…

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Homestead fraud costs county up to $1 million

Escambia County Property Appraiser Chris Jones states that homestead fraud in Escambia County robs county coffers of up to $1 million annually. “Unfortunately some property…

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Agencies Combine Efforts

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies plan to work together in an effort to curb violent crime in the Escambia County area. Representatives from…

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SPLC Eyes Escambia Schools

The Southern Poverty Law Center will be in town tomorrow. The organization has announced that it filed a complaint with the Department of Education against…

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Powell responds to indictment

John Powell, candidate for Escambia County Sheriff, was indicted on Monday on one misdemeanor charge for accepting cash contributions in excess of $50. He turned…

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ECUA, District 3 Race

The ECUA, District 3 race is packed with four Democrats. In the August primary, voters will decide between incumbent Elvin McCorvey and challengers Calvin Avant,…

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Beulah Landfill’s Contamination Costs

The bill for the work at the Beulah Landfill is going to be a bit higher than originally thought. The price increase is due to…

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ECUA, District 5

There are three ECUA, District 5 candidates looking for votes in the August primary election. Incumbent Larry Walker will go up against challengers Barry Tweedie…

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