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  • BCC Weekly Meeting Schedule: April 29-May 3, 2024

    Apr 26, 2024
    Get involved with your local government. Check out our weekly meeting schedule for April 29-May 3, 2024.
  • Escambia County Participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation "Empty the Shelters"

    Apr 26, 2024
    The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for the "Empty the Shelters" adoption event, starting Saturday, April 27 until Wednesday, May 15. During this time, adoptions for all cats and dogs 1 year or older will be free. Puppies will be available for $50 and kittens will be available for $25. An $11 licensing fee will be applied to all adoptions for Escambia County residents.
  • Changes to Waste Services Free Paint Program Starting May 2

    Apr 26, 2024
    Escambia County Waste Services is making changes to the free re-blended paint program schedule, which will allow the county to provide a better variety of paint colors to the public at no charge. Beginning Thursday, May 2, Waste Services will offer free re-blended paint on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road.
  • Escambia County EMS Offering $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to New Paramedics

    Apr 26, 2024
    Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new full-time paramedics, with a goal of attracting qualified individuals with a passion for public safety to join the EMS team.
  • Casino Beach Fishing Pier to Reopen Friday, April 26

    Apr 25, 2024
    Escambia County is pleased to announce that the Casino Beach Fishing Pier will reopen to the public beginning Friday, April 26 at noon. The pier will be open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.

MEDIA CONTACTS

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CMR representatives can be reached during regular business hours by calling our media line: (850) 595-3476

The emergency on-call PIO can be reached after hours and on weekends by calling our on-call line: (850) 595-1647 

Please note, this line is for after-hours emergency journalist inquiries that would greatly affect Escambia County citizens' safety. All other inquiries should be sent to CMR@myescambia.com. Email inquiries will be addressed during the next county business day.

When the EOC is activated, all media inquiries should be routed through the ESF-14 Desk: (850) 471-6462

Email Requests:
CMR@myescambia.com

Office & Mailing Address:
221 Palafox Place, Ste. 410
Pensacola, FL 32502


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Stay connected with Escambia County through several social media sites. Click here for our policies and listing of accounts.  

OUR STAFF

David Heroux

David Heroux

Director of Communications and Public Information
Office: 850-595-3629
Cell: 850-530-4044

Andie Gibson

Andie Gibson

Public Information Officer
Office: 850-595-4934
Cell: 850-530-3501

Davis WoodDavis Wood

Public Information and Education Officer - Public Safety
Cell: 850-619-5612

Ginette Correa

Ginette Correa

Senior Multimedia Production Specialist
Office: 850-595-0874
Cell: 850-503-1389


ABOUT US

The office of Community and Media Relations is responsible for coordinating county communications and releasing accurate and timely information to Escambia County residents, the media and Board of County Commissioners’ employees. CMR acts as a full-service communication office for county departments, assisting with heightening awareness of the county’s mission, programs, policies, initiatives, and services in order to foster good relationships with our citizens and media partners. CMR also works in the field and is available to the media 24/7 for emergencies.

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The mission of Escambia County government is to provide efficient, responsive services that enhance our quality of life, meet common needs and promote a safe and healthy community.

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