2016

May is Bicycle Safety Month, but bike safety must be observed every day! “Be A Roll Model” is a campaign to encourage everyone to model safe behaviors to enhance the safety of all road users, including those who bicycle. Whether you are a motorist or bicyclist, a parent/grandparent, adult, or older youth, ride for transportation…

Online services for driver licenses and motor vehicle services will be unavailable beginning at 7 p.m. CDT, Friday, May 6, 2016 through 8 a.m., Monday, May 9. This is due to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles move of their data center. Citizens who know their driver license, identification card or vehicle…

Avoid Advertising Costs – Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley reminds everyone that all 2015 unpaid real estate and tangible personal property taxes must be paid and receipted by 4:30 p.m. April 29 to avoid being advertised as delinquent. Drop box payments made by midnight April 30 will be accepted at the April rate but…

Cinco de Mayo has become a big night out for many, particularly among young adults. But it is also a very dangerous night out because of alcohol-impaired drivers. Those celebrating should be sure to designate their sober driver in advance – before the festivities begin.

Throughout the month of April, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding motorists to fully focus on driving and not drive distracted. DHSMV is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Sheriffs Association, Florida Police Chiefs Association, Florida SADD and the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition to commemorate April…

Register as an organ and tissue donor today at www.DonateLifeFlorida.org During the month of April, the Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office is teaming up with Donate Life Florida to raise awareness of the life-saving role residents of Escambia County can play by registering as an organ, tissue and eye donor. During National Donate Life Month,…

In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are featuring the “Stop Child Abuse” specialty license plate. The proceeds from the sale of this plate go to Children’s Home Society of Florida and Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers. These groups encourage all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Escambia County…

In honor of National Autism Month, we are featuring the “Support Autism Programs” specialty license plate. The proceeds from the sale of this plate go to Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. (www.arcbroward.com). National Autism month promotes autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assures that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides license-free fishing days which provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don’t yet have licenses to take youth fishing, or avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers (residents and…

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 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…

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…

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 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 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 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.

The communication lines at the Molino Office are down. The office has been closed until service can be restored. Please call 850-438-6500 ext. 3252 for updates. The drop -box at the Molino Office is still available for tax payments.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTReleased: February 24, 2016 LAST CHANCE TO SAVE – 1% Property Tax Discount Through February 29, 2019 Do you want to save 1% on your property tax bill?  Janet Holley, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds you that the 1% discount to pay your real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Monday, February 29….

According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, there’s still time to head to Florida woods to enjoy the cooler weather and seek deer. General gun season remains open on private lands in Zones B and D through Feb. 21. In Zone D, those who hunt with a bow, crossbow or muzzleloader get an…