August 2013

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet Sept. 5-6 at the Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, 200 E. Gregory St., Pensacola. The meeting is open to the public, and all interested individuals may speak within the guidelines established by the Commission. Both the Thursday and Friday sessions convene at 8:30 a.m. On…

Did you know that you can show proof of insurance electronically now? Imagine you’re driving down the road when blue lights appear in your rearview mirror. After you’ve pulled over, you begin gathering your driver license, registration, and insurance card…oh no…you can’t find your insurance card! Thanks to a legislative amendment passed earlier this year,…

All Escambia County Tax Collector offices will be closed Monday, September 2, 2013 for Labor Day. Offices will re-open Tuesday normal business hours.

Renewal Period Ends September 30 It is now time for business owners to renew their business tax receipts (BTRs). The renewal cycle ends September 30. Click here to read the entire public service announcement.

Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System is one of the most effective ways drivers can keep informed about roadway conditions during severe weather, evacuations, and emergencies. The Florida Department of Transportation’s free 511 travel information service is available from cell phones and landlines statewide and provides real-time traffic conditions, road closures, traffic cameras, lane closures, and…

Following months of meetings and evaluations of public preferences, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has formulated possible changes to deer hunting in northwest Florida for the 2014-15 hunting season. The changes are intended to improve hunter satisfaction. Under the proposed changes in Florida Zone D, in northwest Florida, the FWC is looking…