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Commissioner Hofberger, Escambia County to Host Free CPR Class April 15

Apr 1, 2026

District 4 County Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger, in partnership with Escambia County Public Safety, invites residents to attend a free community hands-only CPR class on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. The class will be held at the Tryon Library, located at 1200 Langley Ave.
Brownsville CRA Redevelopment Plan Meeting April 7

Mar 31, 2026

Escambia County invites residents to a community input meeting to discuss the Redevelopment Plan for the Brownsville Community Redevelopment Area. The meeting will take place Tuesday, March 3 at 5 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. One or more Escambia County Commissioners may be in attendance.
Reminder: BCC to Hold Regular Meeting April 1

Mar 30, 2026

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold several meetings Thursday, April 1. Community Redevelopment Agency is scheduled for 9 a.m., immediately followed by the Committee of the Whole Workshop. Public Forum begins at 4:30 p.m., and the Regular BCC Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Public Invited to ECAT Route Redesign Open House April 13

Mar 30, 2026

Escambia County invites the public to an ECAT Route Redesign Open House event Monday, April 13 at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.
FDOT: Klondike Road Bridge Replacement Project Set to Begin in Escambia County

Mar 30, 2026

This April, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a $2.6 million project to replace the existing Klondike Road Bridge just south of Cedarbrook Drive in northern Escambia County.

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