Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of October.
Good morning, Pensacola.
The Republic of Korea training ship Hansando made its first-ever port call in Pensacola on Monday at Naval Air Station Pensacola, bringing cadets and crew (about 400) to train, visit the Korean War memorial, and remain through Thursday before sailing to Baltimore.
Tony Lyle is the new CEO of Visit Pensacola and says his top priorities are aiding hurricane recovery and expanding sports tourism (youth and family events), and he will speak at Visit Pensacola's annual meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Casa Luvia has opened in Pensacola, offering elevated Mexican cuisine + craft cocktails and a menu of modern takes on classic dishes.
The Escambia School Board voted 4-0 to remove 256 titles on Oct.
21, but board member Carissa Bergosh said The Devil’s Arithmetic will be returned after staff reviewed it and found it appropriate (for middle and high school students), and she is working with the superintendent to put copies back on shelves soon.
The Bayview Senior Center will serve as a Multi-Agency Resource Center through Friday, Oct.
30, offering storm-recovery help with food, water, housing, and other services at 2000 E. Lloyd St.; it's open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and free transit is available via Escambia County Area Transit.
High school football kicks off tonight with 11 games across three days in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, including Bay at Pine Forest on Oct.
27 and Booker T. Washington at Choctawhatchee on Oct. 29 at Joe Etheridge Stadium (key district title implications).
Vote for this week's Florida Power & Light PNJ Boys Athlete of the Week by 11 a.m. Saturday; nominees from football, golf, cross country, and swimming and diving include top performers like Pensacola Catholic's Frederick Gunther and Pace's Brandon Carney, and winners are announced each Monday.
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