The City of Pensacola is hosting a public hearing Wednesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. to gather citizen input on the city's housing and community development needs related to the coronavirus pandemic. Additional Info...
Bay Bluffs Park has reopened after temporarily closing to repair damage to the boardwalk from Hurricane Sally. All repairs have been completed, and the park is now open for the public to enjoy. Additional Info...
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County (FDOH-Escambia) is announcing this week’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in Escambia County. Read on...
The City of Pensacola is launching the Pensacola Youth Council, a new program for area high school students interested in becoming involved in their community, learning the inner workings of local government and sharpening their leaderships skills. Additional Info...
The City of Pensacola's Public Works and Facilities Department recently completed three stormwater infrastructure projects, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to enhance and improve stormwater infrastructure. Additional Info...
In December 2014, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) awarded over $11 million from its Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund to fund a series of six stormwater treatment and stream restoration projects designed to aid in the restoration of our “beautiful bayou.” One of those projects was the Bill Gregory Park Regional Stormwater Treatment Facility Project.
STREET RESURFACING AND NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
A city-wide program is underway to resurface more than 1,800 blocks, or approximately 119-miles of city streets and roadways. In addition, Pensacola Energy is replacing 46-miles of obsolete cast-iron natural gas main.
There are now two new ways to get to Fort Pickens, both by sea. The Turtle Runner and Pelican Perch are the Park Service’s new 150-passenger, catamaran-style ferry boats.
In the words of Pensacola Fire Chief Ginny Cranor, it is actually starting to look like a fire station. The new fire station #3 is being built just west of its current location on Summit Blvd. Work is well underway despite a halt in construction late last year.
