County Considers Land Purchase For Stormwater Pond On Desoto Road In Cantonment

January 21, 2026

The Escambia County Commission will consider the purchase of a property on DeSoto Road in Cantonment for a regional stormwater pond.

If approved at a commission meeting on Friday, the county will purchase 6.7 acres at 176 DeSoto Road from William and Jessica Ruzicka for $200,000.

The regional stormwater pond will be built to help with drainage in the area.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT TOP