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Escambia County ranks 33rd highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $12,922 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Escambia County received an average of $12,922 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Florida.

By Pensacola Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Escambia County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Escambia County, providing an average of $1,285 per capita to residents.

By Pensacola Times | Mar 1, 2025

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EDA awards $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Escambia County in 2023

By Pensacola Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $109,618 in grants for economic development projects in Escambia County, Florida.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Escambia County rise or fall in 2021?

By Pensacola Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Escambia County received $1.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Escambia County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Pensacola Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Escambia County received $1,180,277 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi

By Pensacola Times | Oct 6, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi published on Sept. 29.

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ECFR Promotes Wildfire Safety Heading into Warmer Months

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 29, 2023

As Escambia County progresses into the warmer months, Escambia County Fire Rescue urges residents to practice wildfire safety and use preventative measures to avoid creating wildfires.

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District 3 Oakfield Neighborhood Cleanup March 29

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Join us in keeping our neighborhoods clean and safe!

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Register Now for the 2023 Escambia County Play, Learn, & Grow Summer Camp

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Escambia County's Neighborhood and Human Services Department is offering its Play, Learn, & Grow Summer Camp this summer, and registration is now open until May 12, 2023.

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Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Board Meeting to be held on March 28, 2023

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 24, 2023

Join us in the board room!

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FMNP Coastal Systems Training Registration Open Through March 23

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 22, 2023

The Escambia County Coastal Sustainability and Sea Grant agents are pleased to offer Coastal Systems Training, a hands-on, in-depth education about Florida’s natural environment through the Florida Master Naturalist Program.

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Public Comment Period Now Open for City Infrastructure Project Grant Applications

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 15, 2023

A public comment period to obtain citizen comments concerning the city’s intent to apply for three grant projects

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Escambia County Public Safety Honored by Local Family

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 12, 2023

On Friday, March 3, the Pensacola Beach Lifeguards, Escambia County Fire Rescue, and Escambia County Emergency Medical Services were honored by Santa Rosa County residents Don and Jackie Gross at the Pensacola Beach Public Safety facility.

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Susan Hendrix Receives March 2023 Employee of the Month

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 12, 2023

Susan Hendrix was joined by her family and Nick Simmons, Escambia Extension Services Director, at the March 2 BCC meeting for her Employee of the Month proclamation.

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Escambia Extension to Offer "Basics to Canning" Class March 25

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 10, 2023

UF/IFAS Escambia Extension will offer a "Basics to Canning" course Saturday, March 25 from 9-11 a.m. at the Extension offices, located at 3740 Stefani Road.

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Escambia County Fire Rescue Urges Hot Car Safety

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Mar 9, 2023

As Escambia County prepares for the warm Summer months, Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to actively practice hot vehicle safety to ensure the well-being of youth, the elderly, individuals with disabilities and pets.

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Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Now Closed for Applications

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Mar 8, 2023

Applications for the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program are now closed.

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February Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup Collects Over 64 Tons of Bulk Waste

By Pensacola Times reports | Mar 8, 2023

The February Mayor's Neighborhood Cleanup collected over 64 tons (129,460 pounds) of bulk waste, along with 83 tires and 1,370 gallons of paint.

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Volunteer Sought for Escambia County Planning Board

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Mar 7, 2023

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an at-large appointment to the Escambia County Planning Board.

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Escambia County Fire Rescue Urges Hot Car Safety

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Mar 3, 2023

As Escambia County prepares for the warm Summer months, Escambia County Fire Rescue encourages residents to actively practice hot vehicle safety to ensure the well-being of youth, the elderly, individuals with disabilities and pets.