by Margie Menzel The News Service Of Florida The 2014 legislative session saw major gains for juvenile justice issues in Florida while also seeking to bolster the independence of foster children. Lawmakers…
FEMA Disaster Recovery centers open
Florida survivors affected by the recent series of storms, tornadoes and flooding can now visit disaster recovery centers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties if they have questions about disaster assistance. The…
United Way: May 12 evening update
BRACE Update Provided by Greg Strader, Executive Director Greg shared the update from Escambia County that may provide several resources that agency partners and case managers can share with their clients and…
County issues Statement on Inmate Communications
The County Attorney’s Office is working directly with Corrections officials and attorneys who believe they may have encountered unreasonable obstacles trying to visit or communicate with an inmate. Any attorney who has…
SBA here and ready to loan money
The U.S. Small Business Administration is here. They have three types of loans available: Home Disaster: For homeowners and renters to repair and replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property–including automobiles. Business…
Main County Health facility relocated
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County’s (DOH-Escambia) main facility, located on Fairfield Drive in Pensacola, has sustained major damage in the recent flood. This facility will remain closed until further…
United Way: Weekend Update
Volunteer NEEDS for Agency Partners to best assist affected residents: Captain Bob Cornett with Salvation Army has made a request for 12 volunteers to work at their Q street location 1501 N…
Road Prison Commander issued ‘secret’ memo on legal visitations
County Attorney Alison Rogers emailed me the memo from Commander C.S. Snow of the Escambia Road Prison which orders all shift supervisors to only allow those attorneys listed on the Clerk of…
County continues to deny prisoners legal counsel
Last week, we reported that county jail personnel were denying inmates access to their attorneys. Only those lawyers who were representing them on criminal matters could meet with them. Both the U.S….
Ice Flyers raising money for flood victims
The Pensacola Ice Flyers are holding a raffle with all proceeds going to benefit the victims of the recent flooding in the area. People will be able to choose between the drawing…
Escambia County sets up residential debris drop-off site
Escambia County has opened a Residential Debris Drop-Off Site at the John R. Jones Athletic Park , 555 E. Nine Mile Road, beginning Saturday, May 10. Hours of Operation will be from…
Project Outreach Sites Operational Throughout the County
Escambia County has launched Project Outreach, a disaster relief program that uses field teams to provide aid to the most heavily impacted areas within Escambia County. These sites will be operational from…