Half-cent sales taxes benefitting Escambia County Public Schools passes
The one-half cent sales tax pays for the construction of new schools, as well as renovations and additions to existing schools.
Escambia County voters renew half-cent sales tax for school improvements
The current half-cent sales tax was passed a decade ago and expires at the end of 2027. Yesterday's referendum goes into effect on Jan
Thousands of voters make their voices heard in Escambia County
According to the Supervisor of Elections, 76.62% of registered voters in the county made their voices heard in the general election.
Race-by-Race rundown for Escambia County voters
It came as no surprise when Escambia County voters sent Donald Trump to the White House in the presidential election on Tuesday. In the county, Trump received nearly 73 percent of the vote with 10,866 votes cast in his favor.
Columbia County voters agree to extend school sales tax
Columbia County voters on Tuesday approved continuing a 1% sales tax that goes toward schools. The county has had the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or ESPLOST, for 25 years. Passage will continue the tax,
Over half of Escambia County voters cast their ballot during early voting period
Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender says they saw 10,000 more early voters compared to 2020.
These CSX railroads to close temporarily in Escambia County, Florida
CSX crews started maintenance Monday, which will cause several railroad crossings throughout Escambia County, Florida, to ...
Bergosh newly elected member of Escambia County School Board in District 4
Bergosh replaces Patty Hightower who has served five terms on the school board and did not seek re-election. She is a veteran ...
Escambia County restaurant inspections: Three temporarily closed for roach or rodent activity
Nov. 3, three Escambia County restaurants were temporarily closed after a visit from the DBPR. Two are located in Cordova ...
Bergosh beats Holzknecht to win Escambia County Board district 4 seat
Carissa Bergosh will take District 4 seat vacated by Patty Hightower, who served five terms on the school board.
Roberson takes on incumbent Barry for Escambia County District 5 seat
The race for the escambia county commissioner seat is between a three -term incumbent and a candidate who would be new to ...
Escambia County greenlit plans for 6 projects in October that will add nearly 500 homes
The homes are a combination of houses, townhouses and apartments and will be spread out throughout the county.