FWC Approves New Freshwater Bass Conservation Measures

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…

FWC Considers Modifying 2016 Gulf Recreational Snapper Season

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…

Now Accepting Concealed Weapon License Applications

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…

February 29, 2016 Marks End of 1% Discount for Property Taxes

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….

Deer Hunting in NW FL Continues Through February 28

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…

Warrington Office on Barrancas Avenue Offers Many Services

In October 2015 we opened our Warrington office located at 4051 Barrancas Avenue, Suite A (at Live Oak Avenue in the Warrington Shopping Center).  The previous location on the west side was closed after flooding in April 2014.  The staff at this 9,500 sq. ft. offfice expect to process approximately 4,500 titles and registrations and…

2% Discount on 2015 Property Taxes Ends January 31

SAVE MONEY – 2% Property Tax Discount Through January 31, 2016 Do you want to save 2% on your property tax bill? Janet Holley, Escambia County Tax Collector, reminds you that the 2% discount to pay your real estate and tangible personal property taxes ends Sunday, January 31. In order to receive the 2% discount, payment must be:…

All Services Restored at All Offices

Update 3:00PM All systems have been restored at this time, and all offices are fully operational.    8:30AM Due to a problem with the State’s system, driver license and motor vehicle (tags, titles) services currently are down at the MARCUS POINTE office. All other transactions are fully functional (property taxes, business tax receipts, hunting and…

2015 Tax Roll Open for Collection Nov. 1

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT COLLECTION OF 2015 TAXESBEGINS NOVEMBER 1  Released: October 27, 2015 Janet Holley, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that collection of the 2015 real estate and tangible personal property taxes will begin November 1.  This year’s rolls include 176,000 accounts totaling $258 million.  Bills will be delivered to the post office on October 30 for…