On January 6, the Biden administration announced the withdrawal of the eastern Gulf of Mexico from future offshore oil and gas leasing under Section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). This critical action protects Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches and marine ecosystems, a step welcomed by Healthy Gulf.

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking two Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment as an “Interest in Tourism” representative on the Escambia County Tourist Development Council.

Escambia County residents interested in serving on the Tourist Development Council are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve on the council by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Resumes and letters should be emailed to boardapply@myescambia.com or mailed to:

Jose Gochez, Program Manager
Escambia County Administration
221 Palafox Place
Pensacola, FL 32502

Want to join the Krewe of Wrecks? It's Pensacola Beach's original Mardi Gras krewe. Read more to find the Membership Application. 

Santa Rosa Island Authority recently launched a new, content-rich website showcasing the many unique creatures and features of the barrier island. PensacolaBeachEcoTrail.com is an extension of the physical Pensacola Beach Footprints in The Sand Eco Trail, which consists of informative, educational signs posted across the island. An interactive map hosted on the website guides visitors along the trail which stretches from just outside the Gulf Islands National Seashore Fort Pickens gate to Park East - just before the Opal Beach area.