Employee Spotlight: Barbara Bailey
Q: Can you tell us about your role as Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator and what a typical day looks like?
NOW is the Time to Prepare for a Hurricane
June is Hurricane Preparedness Month, a timely reminder for residents across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to prepare before a storm threatens our area. While hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30, experts agree that the best time to prepare is before a storm is even on the radar.
Volunteering Can Change Your Life
Why Volunteering Matters in West Florida
The IRS Has Stopped Sending Paper Checks: What You Need to Know About EO 14247
As of September 30, 2025, a major change in the way Americans receive federal payments has officially taken effect. The IRS and the U.S. Treasury have stopped issuing paper checks for tax refunds and most other federal disbursements. This change comes from Executive Order 14247, titled “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account,” signed earlier this year in March 2025.