Farm Share and Rep. Clay Ingram bring food to District 5
In response to the flooding that devastated several local communities, Farm Share and State Rep. Clay Ingram will host a free food distribution on Saturday,…
Escambia County: Sandbags and tarps available
Sandbags Available: In preparation for possible rain over the next few days, Escambia County is making ten filled sandbags available per vehicle to the public…
Governor Scott requests FEMA Public Assistance
On Thursday, May 8, Governor Rick Scott requested federal Public Assistance for Florida counties, in addition to the Individual Assistance that was granted to Escambia…
City of Gulf Breeze cleans up as flood waters recede
The Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive will be open Monday-Saturday, 7:30 am to 9 pm and Sunday, 12:30 pm – 6 pm to…
UWF president responds to faculty senate request for pay raise
Dear Colleagues: I sincerely regret that my schedule did not allow for my attendance at the May 9 Faculty Senate meeting. I chair the Florida…
State Fire Marshal says jail explosion due to gas leak
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have completed the ‘on-scene’ phase…
DIB wants on input on Downtown parking, May 13
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT BOARD (DIB) HOLDS INFORMATIONAL & INPUT PARKING MEETING WHAT: The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) will hold an informational parking meeting to discuss the…
Looking for volunteers
UNITED WAY REFERRING VOLUNTEER GROUPS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS HELPING WITH FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS Pensacola, Fla. – May 8, 2014 As our community begins rebuilding and…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available
To file a DUA claim, call 1-800-681-8102. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. The Florida Department of Economic…
Open Mic for Open Books, May 20
“When the Floods Came†Open Mic for Open Books Hosted by West Florida Literary Federation Tuesday, May 20 6:30 Refreshments 7:00 Readings Begin Second Floor,…
Health officials offer safety tips for cleanup
Health Officials and the State Emergency Response Team urge Floridians to practice safety tips when cleaning in and around their homes. Residents and others working…
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Servicing Agent
FROM: NFIP Clearinghouse SUBJECT: Flood Response Office – FICO Number 321 2014 Mid-Spring Storms, Pensacola, FL The NFIP Bureau and Statistical Agent has established a…
Rep. Clay Ingram: Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Available
Today Governor Rick Scott announced the activation of the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for businesses impacted by last week’s flooding. Governor Scott…
FEMA: Florida Panhandle Counties Now Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance
Survivors in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties who sustained property damage as a result of the recent severe storms and flooding in Florida are urged…
PNJ has audio of interviews with inmates caught in the blast
PNJ reporter Kevin Robinson interviewed female inmates that were in Escambia County’s Central Booking and Detention Center. The recordings of those interviews are posted on…
Pensacola Blue Wahoos to Raise Funds for Flood Victims
Fundraisers will benefit the Northwest Florida Chapters of the American Red Cross and United Way The Pensacola Blue Wahoos have announced two fundraisers to raise…
County takes back CBD
The Florida State Fire Marshal has returned custody of the Escambia County Central Booking and Detention facility back to the control of the Escambia County…
SBDC, Area Chambers Announce Opening of Flood Disaster Assistance Station
‘Mobile Assistance Center’ to Help Local Businesses with Recovery, Financial Support In response to the approval of the Federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration for Escambia…
Special garbage pick-up for Aragon Court Saturday, May 10th
Weather permitting; there will be a special garbage pick-up for the Aragon Court neighborhood this Saturday. Flood debris piles and garbage carts will need to…
United Way accepting applications for flood relief funds
United Way of Escambia County Board of Directors has released $150,000 from United Way’s reserve funds that will be distributed to non-profit agencies impacted by…
