Escambia County Observes Hurricane Preparedness Week Through May10

Hurricane Preparedness Week 2025 is May 4-10. Escambia County Emergency Management encourages residents to take time during the week to prepare their homes for the upcoming hurricane season. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will take place between June 1-Nov. 30.

May

2025

Beach Residents and Businesses Want Fair Treatment

Escambia Commissioners Discuss Increasing Fire MSBU with Beach Again Paying More Than Other County Citizens

Fire protection on Pensacola Beach is costly. At the May 1 Escambia County Commission meeting Chairman Mike Kohler said the County has been operating the fire station on Pensacola Beach at a deficit of over $1 million annually.

Residents on the beach currently pay a fire Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) of $201 and businesses are assessed 7 cents per square foot. The County has proposed to increase the residential MSBU to $454 and the commercial MSBU to 83 cents per square foot. That is a 1053 percent increase for Beach businesses. Unimproved lots would be increased 218 percent to $203.

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May

2025

Sea Turtle Nesting Season Starts May 1

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)

Apr

2025

Wine, Waves & Works of Art: Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival Returns May 10

The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to sip, stroll and shop at the 16th Annual Art & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk. This signature spring event promises a vibrant mix of coastal art, curated wines, and sunshine-filled fun along the Gulf Coast.

The festival is free to the public, however to participate in the wine and spirit tastings festivalgoers must purchase a ticket and receive a wristband. Tastings will begin at 1 p.m. and last until 4 p.m. only.

Apr

2025

First Responders Pull 40 From Water

Learn Surf Flags, Become Rip Current Aware, Recognize Dangers

Escambia County Public Safety responded to over 40 water rescues Saturday, April 26 on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key, highlighting the importance of water safety and rip current awareness when visiting local beaches.

The Pensacola Beach Lifeguards send out daily surf warning flag text alerts to update daily beach conditions. If beach conditions change throughout the day, a separate text is sent to reflect the change. To sign up, text “PBFLAGS” TO 888-777.

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