Escambia County Tax Collector Receives State Excellence Award

The Florida Tax Collectors Association (FTCA) presented Janet Holley, Escambia County Tax Collector, with the Excellence in Financial Operations Legacy Award at the Fall Education Forum in Orlando. The award recognizes offices that have achieved innovation, customer focus, a well-managed budget and a clean audit in finance operations. The award is given only to those…

Hands off! is best policy for sea turtle hatchlings

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission reminds us all that ‘Hands off!’ is best policy for sea turtle hatchlings.  Sea turtle hatchlings are digging out of their nests and clambering toward the ocean in September and October, the last months of Florida’s sea turtle nesting season. Just remember, “Hands off!” is the best policy for…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) will concentrate its enforcement efforts on drunk driving as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that began on August 19 and runs through Labor Day. FHP will join law enforcement and highway safety agencies across the nation to remove impaired drivers from roadways in an…

Renew Business Tax Receipts Now!

Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal notices were mailed August 1, 2016. Businesses can renew their BTRs between now and September 30. After September 30, penalties will be added. Online payments can be made here. Paying online is easy and secure and there is no wait time. E-checks and credit cards are accepted. Businesses also can…

FWC wants YOUR input!

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff have drafted proposed rule changes for hunting and wildlife management areas that would impact 2017 hunting seasons. Please click the link below to view proposed rule changes and provide your feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Rule_Proposals_2017-18

UPDATE – Intermittent Statewide Outage Issues Resolved

UPDATE – 3:55 p.m. – All outage issues resolved. We look forward to serving you.   3:00 p.m. – Intermittent statewide outages are causing issues with driver license and motor vehicle transactions. Please contact our office at 438-6500 ext 3252 for available services. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back for further updates.

Federal Duck Stamp on Sale Now!

Sales for the 2016-2017 Federal Duck Stamp began June 24. This year’s Federal stamp features trumpeter swans and is the work of Joe Hautman. A stamp purchase is required annually for all waterfowl hunters 16 and older, and grants the bearer free entrance into national wildlife refuges. Purchase the new stamps through the FWC’s Licensing…

How Do I…Get a Motorcycle Endorsement?

How Do I…Get a Motorcycle Endorsement? Our area is a great location to ride motorcycles all year round. However, only a properly licensed person may do so. Requirements include: Hold at least a regular Class E operator’s driver license Complete the Basic Rider Course (BRC) or Basic Rider Course updated (BRCu) motorcycle safety course Go…

Update 12:00 p.m. – Intermittent Outage Causing Issues with Driver License and Motor Vehicle Transactions at Molino Office – RESOLVED

12:00 p.m. – All outage issues at Molino have been resolved. We look forward to serving you.     9:15 a.m. – Intermittent outages are causing issues with driver license and motor vehicle transactions at our Molino location.  We apologize for the inconvenience. All other locations are available for business. Please check back for further…

Vacation and Holiday Travel Tips

Whether traveling across country or across town, whether it’s summer vacation or a holiday trip to visit family or friends, it is important to keep safety in mind. Whatever the season, whatever the reason, make it a safe and fun trip. Remember to keep an eye on seatbelts. Children often like to lay across the rear…

Wrong Way Driving Safety Campaign

Wrong way driving crashes occur when a vehicle has not observed posted traffic signs or pavement markings and proceeds in a lane going the wrong direction. Especially at night and during transitional light times such as dawn and dusk, motorists are encouraged to stay in the right lane, when possible, to avoid a crash with…

Operation Dry Water

The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water. Operation Dry Water focuses on spreading awareness of the danger of boating under the influence (BUI) to the recreational…