Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Pensacola.
On Monday, Oct. 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Pensacola to hand over keys for temporary RVs to families affected by Hurricane Isaias; victims like Brittany Sowell now have safe shelter (their homes were damaged by fallen trees).
The Pensacola Humane Society will host its 20th Barktoberfest at Seville Square and Fountain Park on Sunday, Nov.
15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event unites pet owners, families, and local businesses to support shelter pets.
After hurricane power returned, Pensacola residents continue facing internet outages as AT&T’s chatbots and call center leave customers without clear answers & long wait times.
One customer, after enduring multiple resets at a local service store, was scheduled for a technician visit two and a half weeks from now.
Pensacola Beach is bouncing back as local restaurants, bars and shops reopen to welcome customers after Hurricane Isaias, with cleanup crews working since Oct.
16 and many businesses, such as Peg Leg Pete's (which sustained minor damage), already serving locals and visitors.
Downtown Milton suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Isaias on Friday, Oct.
16. Residents and volunteers helped clear debris along Willing Street, Colonial Drive, and the Riverwalk after the storm.
The National Hurricane Center indicates that a subtropical cyclone may form later this week and affect Pensacola’s coast with high winds, dangerous surf and coastal flooding.
Residents are advised to monitor forecasts as the system moves northeastward.
High school football returned Monday as Escambia played Fort Walton Beach at Steve Riggs Stadium at 7 p.m. following a 12-day break after Hurricane Isaias and schools reopened today.
SailGP’s new F50 foiling catamaran (Strive) completed its first training run in Pensacola Bay under Emirates Great Britain, showcasing its high-speed capabilities.
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