Trolley Service Starts May 23

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.

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District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger to Host "Community Conversations"

District 4 Commissioner Ashlee Hofberger invites the public to three "Community Conversations" meetings,

· Wednesday, May 14: 5-6 p.m., Regency Park, 8245 Fathom Road

· Tuesday, June 3: 5-6 p.m., Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Blvd.

· Monday, July 7: 5-6 p.m., Ferry Pass Community Center, 8800 N. 9th Ave.

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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.

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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)

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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.