Good morning, Pensacola.

Northwest Florida Cares will host a hurricane relief drive on Wednesday, Oct.

21 at Cordova Mall (Best Buy side) from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Funds raised will support United Way West Florida as our community recovers.

Recovery efforts from Hurricane Isaias continued Friday, Oct.

16 as Escambia County Area Transit operated normal bus service amid road delays & the last EOC meal distributions were provided at local feeding sites. Community Health Northwest Florida resumed pediatric services then while local school clinics stayed closed until Oct. 19.

Tree service experts say tree removals now cost about $2,100 to $10,000 after Hurricane Isaias damaged many trees on Oct.

9, so homeowners should verify credentials (licenses, insurance, and BBB listings) and get multiple bids to avoid inflated prices.

Florida’s DMV issued a substitute notice on Oct.

16 that may impact past driver license, ID and title holders. Impacted individuals will soon receive letters and are offered free credit monitoring + $1 million identity theft insurance for one year.

The Bayview Senior Resource Center has been opened as a Multi-Agency Resource Center since Oct.

15 at 2000 E. Lloyd St. It offers storm-recovery resources, including help with food, water, and housing along with free transportation assistance (call 850-471-6657) from Escambia County Area Transit.

Officials in Santa Rosa County lifted boil water notices for the Bagdad Garcon Point Water System, the Berrydale Water System, and the town of Jay on Friday after bacteriological surveys confirmed the water is safe to drink.

Blue Wahoos Stadium was chosen to host games during the Banana Ball World Tour 2027 on May 21-22, with the Loco Beach Coconuts facing the Indianapolis Clowns.

Tickets, priced from $35 to $65, are available through a lottery on BananaBall.com until Oct. 31 (registration does not guarantee a ticket).