@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County residents are sounding the alarm as critical transit gaps emerge, leaving them stranded without reliable access to medical care and essential services.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEnvironmental advocates are rallying residents to voice their concerns at the upcoming DEP hearing about the Ascend Performance Materials plant, the largest toxic discharger in Florida.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County residents are demanding clarity on whether AI data centers are effectively banned, fearing loopholes that could allow unchecked operations.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialA crucial step towards restoring Carpenter Creek has been taken as the Trust for Public Land secures an option on a parcel once destined for a car wash.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialExciting changes are coming to Bronson Field as plans unfold to replace 12 acres of tarmac with vibrant aquatic and beach habitats!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialExciting news for Florida's estuaries: a formal nomination for national designation has been submitted, paving the way for a crucial $850,000 funding match!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County has just adopted a groundbreaking $894.4 million budget, but what does it mean for local services and funding?
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialMargaret Hostetter is challenging the notion of affordable housing in Escambia County, arguing that her plan for a low-cost RV campground could provide 100 essential spaces, while a nearby project received a staggering $42 million for just 120 apartments.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialFlood Defenders are demanding answers on the stalled stormwater ordinance as community voices grow louder for stronger protections—will the county finally respond?
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialResidents are rallying against surveillance cameras, claiming that warrantless data collection is a grave violation of privacy rights and could lead to irreversible mass surveillance.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialA brave 14-year-old warns that developing the toxic Escambia Wood Treatment Site into a dry port could unleash a contamination disaster for local families.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County is making waves by reducing the tentative millage rate to 6.571%, aiming to save $1 million while navigating budget cuts!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County residents voice strong concerns against data centers, citing risks to power, water, and infrastructure, leading the board to maintain current restrictions.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialResidents are sounding the alarm over a proposed dry port at the Mount Dioxin Superfund site, warning that it could disturb toxic contamination and endanger nearby families.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County's Board of Commissioners has set a tentative millage rate of 6.571 after a heated debate on balancing tax relief and essential services.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialIn a contentious meeting, the Escambia County commission voted 4-1 to reimburse former employee Jonathan Owens for legal fees after an ethics complaint against him was dismissed.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County's Planning Board just made pivotal decisions on rezoning and future developments that could reshape the area!
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialResidents and board members are demanding transparency in the OLF-8 master plan process, questioning who will maintain the community's vital infrastructure.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialEscambia County has dealt a heavy blow to contractor Curtis McLaughlin, revoking his license for three years and imposing a $5,000 fine for serious misrepresentation.
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@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.socialResidents are raising alarms over proposed changes to the OLF-8 master plan, fearing that new warehouse developments and increased building heights could threaten their community's walkability and character.
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