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Barry, May and Williamson get certifications

Posted on June 18, 2015

The Florida Association of Counties (FAC) presented County Commissioners Steven Barry, Lumon May of Escambia County and Jayer Williamson of Santa Rosa County the Certified County Commissioner (CCC) designations, following their completion…

Podcast: Grover on juvenile detention costs

Posted on June 10, 2015

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson, president of the Florida Association of Counties, talks about the proposed solution with the state on juvenile detention costs.

State and counties still battle over juvenile justice costs

Posted on March 19, 2015

Editor’s Note: The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) owes Florida county governments about $170 million from overcharging them for the costs. Escambia County is owed $6.6 million, Santa Rosa County $962,000….

Pensacola Speaks: Grover Robinson and Stephanie Coontz

Posted on March 2, 2015

On Pensacola Speaks today, we will have Commissioner Grover Robinson talk about the legislative agenda of the Florida Association of Counties. Robinson is the FAC president. He will be on the show…

Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV Sworn in as FAC President

Posted on June 19, 2014

On Thursday, June 19, Escambia County Commissioner Grover C. Robinson, IV was sworn in as the President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) at the Association’s annual conference in Orlando. “I…

Valentino Earns FAC’s ACC

Posted on July 3, 2013

Escambia County Commission Chairman Gene Valentino has been presented with the Advanced County Commissioner (ACC) designation by the Florida Association of Counties. The designation follows the commissioner’s completion of a comprehensive study…

Grover Wins FAC Award

Posted on July 1, 2013

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson is the recipient of a 2013 Florida Association of Counties Presidential Advocacy Award. The award is given annually to county officials throughout the state who have partnered…

Grover and the Governor

Posted on October 24, 2012

Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson will be in Tallahassee tomorrow. He’s looking to meet with Florida Gov. Rick Scott. “My hope is to meet with the governor’s office late afternoon,” the commissioner…

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