Escambia County is urging residents to remain prepared before, during and after a storm during hurricane season by stocking up on seven days' worth of supplies, otherwise known as being "One Week Ready." Hurricane season begins Saturday, June 1, and continues until Saturday, Nov 30. Lots of tips and information...click "read more." 

The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) will launch their free Pensacola Beach Island Trolley service this Memorial Day weekend, beginning Friday, May 23.

The trolleys are operated by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) and will run daily from 4 p.m. to midnight through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.

The 45th Chip Boes Championship Basketball Camp as a part of the City of Pensacola Department of Parks and Recreation Sports Specialty Summer Camp Program will conduct three fun filled sessions for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 this summer. Campers receive a new basketball, camp shirt, awards, ice cream party and more! Brochures and information for all three sessions ( June 2-6, June 16-22, July 14-18) can be obtained at all the City of Pensacola Community Recreation Centers or by calling one of the following numbers (850) 968-9299 , (850) 449-9958(text) or email chipboes@gmail.com or at www.chipboes.blogspot.com

Escambia County Sea Turtle Conservation Program volunteers greeted the sun early this morning, May 1, as they officially welcomed the start of sea turtle nesting season.
Lights out! Leave only your footprints! Share the Beach!

Dead or injured sea turtles and marine life should be reported to Escambia County Marine Resources at 850-281-5904 or the FWC Wildlife Alert line at 1-888-404-FWCC (3922)