March 2016

Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley reminds everyone that all unpaid real estate and tangible personal property taxes are delinquent April 1. Penalties of 3 percent for real estate taxes and 1.5 percent for tangible taxes will be assessed. Over $28 million remains unpaid, representing approximately 10 percent of the tax roll.  To avoid the…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is spreading the message this March that as people celebrate spring break in Florida, not to drive drunk. With record population numbers and record number of visitors, Florida’s beautiful beaches and tourist attractions lure thousands of spring breakers every year, but bad decisions about drugs…

At its meeting on February 11, 2016, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and increase effectiveness. Commissioners meeting at the Florida Institute of Public Safety near Tallahassee approved implementation of new black bass conservation measures, which will go into effect July 1. Anglers will be allowed…

At its February 10 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a draft rule to modify the 2016 Gulf of Mexico recreational red snapper season. This newly proposed season will be considered for final approval at the FWC’s April Commission meeting in Jupiter. The newly proposed season would be open Saturdays and Sundays in…

UPDATE – 1:30 p.m. – Service to Downtown office has been restored. Marcus Pointe location is closed for the remainder of today. Agents are available to assist customers at the Downtown, Warrington and Molino locations.     9 a.m. – Our Downtown and Marcus Pointe offices are experiencing a widespread communication failure and cannot conduct…

The Florida Click It or Ticket campaign runs from March 1 to March 14. Remember to always wear your seat belts. You may not get a second chance.   Second Chance Video  

The Warrington Tax Collector Office is accepting applications for concealed weapon licenses (CWL) by appointment only (4051 Barrancas Avenue, Suite A). Appointments can be made online or by calling 850-438-6500 x3252. For a list of frequently asked questions concerning CWLs, click here. Once you have applied, you may check the status of your application, click…

The Molino Office will reopen for business at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to serving you.