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The deadline to renew Business Tax Receipts (BTRs) is quickly approaching. Businesses may renew their BTRs anytime between now and September 30. Businesses can make online payments at EscambiaTaxCollector.com. "Paying online is easy…

The Boating and Waterways Section within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, works to improve boating access by identifying potential sites for new boating access facilities; identifying…

Now is the time to gear up for hunting season. See the latest hunting and conservation news and events from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) here.

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. Citizens are encouraged to use our virtual office at EscambiaTaxCollector.com to conduct most tax collector…

Business Tax Receipt (BTR) renewal notices were mailed to 23,505 businesses in Escambia County. Businesses may renew their BTRs anytime between now and September 30. Businesses can make online payments here. "Paying online is…

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s Office is pleased to announce the graduation of four employees from Florida’s Certified Public Manager program. The graduates are among hundreds of individuals statewide who completed the…

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, is excited to again offer Saturday driving exams for busy families on August 5, 2017. Testing will be available by appointment only beginning at 8 a.m.…

Traveling throughout Florida can be nearly as fun as getting to your destination. During the holiday and vacation seasons, Florida’s roads can be some of the busiest in the country. The Department…

The 2017-2018 edition of the Florida Freshwater Fishing Regulations is available. Be sure to check out the Conservation Highlights article, which provides updates on FWC activities throughout the state and lists Florida's Top…

Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces that local residents renewing their concealed weapon license now will be able to receive their renewed card the same day upon successful submission of their…

Saturday road testing services will be available by appointment only on June 24, 2017 beginning at 8 a.m. at our Marcus Pointe location, 6451 North “W” Street. This service will provide road…

News Release                                                                                                                       June 19, 2017     Statewide System Outages Limiting Services   Scott Lunsford, Escambia County Tax Collector, announces all offices are experiencing registration and title issuance outages due to a statewide system outage.   All county-maintained systems…

Escambia County Tax Collector Scott Lunsford and Escambia School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas recognized the 2017 Kids Tag Art winners at the Escambia County School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Kids…

This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding motorists statewide to share the road with motorcycles and bicycles in an effort to reduce crashes involving these…

Escambia County Tax Certificate Sale is June 1 – Bidding Open Now! - The tax certificate sale for 2016 delinquent real estate taxes in Escambia County will be held June 1 from…

The Escambia County Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day. 

National Military Appreciation Month started as a simple idea: to gather America around its military family to honor, remember, recognize, and appreciate those who have served and those now serving and to…

Since 1988, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has offered hunters the opportunity to take part in the annual statewide recreational alligator harvest that runs from August 15 through November 1. The…

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…