Good morning, Pensacola.

After Hurricane Isaias, county officials estimated $11.5M in residential damage on Pensacola Beach, prompting neighbors to support both homes and local businesses.

Key Sailing has closed for the season, with repairs set for December and tolls suspended to ease recovery.

Eleven days after Hurricane Isaias, many Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents still do not have internet service and await updates from providers.

Spectrum, Mediacom and AT&T are working to repair damaged lines but have not given a definitive timeline on restoring service.

A&E Fabric and Crafts, a community staple since 1954, will close permanently after Hurricane Isaias severely damaged its roof and air conditioners+the store hosts a going-out-of-business sale until Saturday with 9 a.m. openings.

Team Lafitte’s Galley, a six-member crew with Mardi Gras and pirate flair, will compete at Pensacola EggFest on Nov.

15 at Hadji Temple (800 W 9 Mile Rd), where local cook teams will showcase skills and support charities.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight Oct.

21-22 with the best views from 2 a.m. to dawn, and residents should head to dark, rural areas for clear skies (the bright moon could affect fainter meteors).

AccuWeather experts say the hurricane season is winding down, though 1-2 named storms may still form in the Gulf and cause light coastal flooding in Florida.

Residents are advised to stay prepared with emergency supplies (per NWS guidance) as the season nears its end on Nov. 30.

Hurricane recovery continues in Pensacola as cleanup crews removed 1 million cubic yards of debris by Oct.

19 and ECAT resumed Tuesday service despite delays, free hot meals were served in Gulf Breeze and Milton extended its state of emergency through today.

City officials report that Hurricane Isaias caused minor-to-major damage at several facilities including Blue Wahoos Stadium and Gull Point Community Center, as repairs and demolition work are underway.

The Bayview Senior Resource Center remains open to help residents needing storm-related assistance.

Baptist Health Care and PAM Health are partnering to add 40 acute care beds at Baptist Hospital (expected this spring 2027) and build a 60-bed rehabilitation hospital on Nine Mile Road (estimated to open late 2028 or early 2029) to meet growing regional demand.

The Florida Power & Light Boys Athlete award returns after a two-week pause due to Hurricane Isaias, with voting for nominees in cross country, football and golf set to close at 11 a.m. Saturday; winners will be announced Monday, including Pensacola Catholic’s Frederick Gunther and Jaylin Brown.

Following its official launch on Oct.

20, Pensacola Bay now hosts SailGP training—using the 50-foot foiling catamaran Strive, identical to the F50 boats raced by 13 teams. The new base is expected to boost local jobs, tourism and prestige.

Pensacola Catholic sophomore Ava Bradley leads her volleyball team as they chase a second straight Final Four, with the Crusaders set to face No. 4 seed Wolfson in Region 1-3A semifinals on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 2 p.m. CT.