Residents in the Brownsville/Englewood area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, Aug. 15 during the Brownsville/Englewood Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 28 tons (56,560 pounds) of debris during the Ebonwood Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

A listing of events happening in August at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County is offering two free after school programs for youth starting this fall at the Brownsville Community Resource Center and the Ebonwood Community Center, providing a stimulating environment for students five days a week.

Residents in the Ebonwood area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, July 18 during the Ebonwood Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

The Board of County Commissioners is soliciting applications for representatives to the Escambia-Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 23 tons (46,740 pounds) of debris during the June 13 Mayfair North Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Residents in the Ebonwood area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, July 18 during the Ebonwood Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

A listing of events happening in July at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Residents in the Mayfair area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, June 13 during the Mayfair North Neighborhood Cleanup in District 2.

The Board of County Commissioners is soliciting applications for representatives to the Escambia-Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

Residents in the Mayfair area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, June 13 during the Mayfair North Neighborhood Cleanup in District 2.

A listing of events happening in June at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County students ages 5-15 are invited to participate in the Play, Learn, Grow Summer Camp and Feeding Program June 4 through Aug. 10 at the Ebonwood Community Center, located at 3511 W. Scott St. This free summer program promotes a strong and healthy lifestyle while building youth's learning skills, attitudes and behaviors.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 49 tons (99,020 pounds) of debris during the May 9 Englewood Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Residents in the Englewood area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, May 9 during the Englewood Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

Escambia County students ages 5-15 are invited to participate in the Play, Learn, Grow Summer Camp and Teen Leadership Program at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. Play, Learn, Grow offers a stimulating environment for youth ages 5-12, with recreation, arts and crafts, educational activities and more. The Teen Leadership Program is open to youth ages 13-15.

A listing of events happening in May at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 59 tons (119,240 pounds) of debris during the April 18 Brownsville Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Escambia County is seeking youth ages 16-24 who are interested in an opportunity to get paid work experience this summer through the Escambia County Youth Employment Program. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, April 23.

Residents in the Brownsville area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, April 18 during the Brownsville Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

Residents in the Englewood area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, May 9 during the Englewood Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

The Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services Department is accepting applications for the spring cycle of the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini Grant Program, funded through the county’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Applications are due Friday, June 29 by 4:30 p.m.

Escambia County joins the National Community Development Association in celebrating National Community Development Week, focusing on the contributions that the Community Development Block Grant Program has provided for Escambia County residents.

Escambia County students ages 5-15 are invited to participate in the Play, Learn, Grow Summer Camp and Feeding Program June 4 through Aug. 10 at the Ebonwood Community Center, located at 3511 W. Scott St. This free summer program promotes a strong and healthy lifestyle while building youth's learning skills, attitudes and behaviors.

Residents in the Brownsville area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, April 18 during the Brownsville Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup in District 3.

Escambia County's Play, Learn, Grow after school program will host a special spring break program Monday, March 26 through Thursday, March 29 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, 3200 W. De Soto St. The program is free and open to youth in grades K-12, including those who have never participated in the Play, Learn, Grow after school program.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 39 tons (78,680 pounds) of debris during the March 14 Myrtle Grove Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

A listing of events happening in April at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Residents in the Myrtle Grove area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, March 14 during the Myrtle Grove Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup in District 2.

Escambia County students ages 5-15 are invited to participate in the Play, Learn, Grow Summer Camp and Teen Leadership Program at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. Play, Learn, Grow offers a stimulating environment for youth ages 5-12, with recreation, arts and crafts, educational activities and more. The Teen Leadership Program is open to youth ages 13-15.

Escambia County's Play, Learn, Grow after school program will host a special spring break program Monday, March 26 through Thursday, March 29 from noon to 5:30 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, 3200 W. De Soto St. The program is free and open to youth in grades K-12, including those who have never participated in the Play, Learn, Grow after school program.

A listing of events happening in March at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County will host a Black History Month program and celebration Thursday, Feb. 22, featuring performances from local youth, live entertainment and more. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.

In an effort to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe, Escambia County helped to pick up 12.71 tons, or 25,420 pounds, of debris during the Atwood/Northcross Neighborhood Cleanup on Feb. 14.

Residents in the Myrtle Grove area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, March 14 during the Myrtle Grove Northeast Neighborhood Cleanup in District 2.

Several local neighborhoods are about to get a little brighter, thanks to Escambia County’s Safe Neighborhood Street Light Program installing an additional 517 lights across five Community Redevelopment Areas and Safe Neighborhoods.

Escambia County is sponsoring a series of job readiness workshops beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6, providing job seekers with information and training to enhance their chances of being work-ready when the right job comes along. The workshops are free and open to the public.

Escambia County will host a Black History Month program and celebration Thursday, Feb. 22, featuring performances from local youth, live entertainment and more. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Resource Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.

A listing of events happening in February at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Residents in the Atwood/Northcross area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, Feb. 14 during the Atwood/Northcross Neighborhood Cleanup in District 4.

A listing of events happening in January at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Join Escambia County and District 3 Commissioner Lumon May for the first-ever Holiday Youth Extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 16, featuring singing, dancing, giveaways and more for the community to enjoy. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.

Join Escambia County and District 3 Commissioner Lumon May for the first-ever Holiday Youth Extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 16, featuring singing, dancing, giveaways and more for the community to enjoy. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.

A listing of events happening in November at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 28 tons (80,600 pounds) of debris during the Oct. 11 Myrtle Grove Southwest Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Residents in the Myrtle Grove area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, Oct. 11 during the Myrtle Grove Southwest Neighborhood Cleanup in District 2.

A listing of events happening in October at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 40 tons (80,600 pounds) of debris during the Sept. 20 Myrtle Grove Southeast Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Escambia County is sponsoring a series of job readiness workshops this fall, providing job seekers with information and training to enhance their chances of being work-ready when the right job comes along. The workshops will begin Tuesday, Oct. 3 and are free and open to the public.

The Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services Department is accepting applications for the fall cycle of the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini Grant Program, funded through the county’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Applications are due Friday, Dec. 5 by 4:30 p.m.

Escambia County will be teaming up with several agencies and nonprofit organizations to host the third annual Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo, a free event designed to provide a one-stop shop for community resources and services. The expo will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.

Residents in the Myrtle Grove area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, Sept. 20 during the Myrtle Grove Southeast Neighborhood Cleanup in District 2.

Applications are now being accepted for the fall cycle of the Escambia County Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities for youth to get paid work experience in various county departments.

Escambia County will be teaming up with several agencies and nonprofit organizations to host the third annual Escambia Cares Community Resource Expo, a free event designed to provide a one-stop shop for community resources and services. The expo will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St.

A listing of events happening in September at Escambia County community centers and athletic parks.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 26 tons (53,720 pounds) of debris during the Aug. 9 Avondale Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Escambia County is offering two free after school programs for youth starting this fall at the Brownsville Community Resource Center and the Ebonwood Community Center, providing a stimulating environment for students five days a week.

The winning artwork from the juried “Brownsville Arts and Cultural Exhibit” was announced at the Celebrating Brownsville Festival held today, Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Brownsville Community Center.

The Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency invites the community to the 2017 Celebrating Brownsville Festival, a free event featuring local artists, crafts, free food and more.

Escambia County collected and disposed of more than 105 tons (210,980 pounds) of debris during the July 19 Brownsville North Neighborhood Cleanup, as part of the county's ongoing effort to help keep local neighborhoods and communities clean and safe. The event allowed residents to leave items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by the county and partnering agencies.

Applications are now being accepted for the fall cycle of the Escambia County Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities for youth to get paid work experience in various county departments.

Residents in the Avondale area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, Aug. 9 during the Avondale Neighborhood Cleanup in District 1.

The installation of 405 LED street lights is underway in the Ensley Community Redevelopment Area, with a goal of enhancing safety and deterring crime in the community. The approximately $219,000 project is being paid for by Escambia County through Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.