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Dave Gardner, director of warehouse operations and West Florida High coach, was honored Oct.

27 with the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Award of Character for his early (4:00 a.m.) work, long hours mentoring players, and creating a Tools for Teachers program to stock classrooms for local educators.

After Hurricane Isaias left many homes without internet, experts say fiber provides the fastest, most reliable service where it's available, while Starlink satellite is a quicker-to-get backup option for neighborhoods without fiber or during outages.

The McRib returned as a limited-time menu item starting Tuesday, Oct.

27, and although McDonald's confirmed Miami, Pensacola customers reported sightings at local restaurants since Oct. 25; check the McDonald's app or call your nearby store for availability and price.

The Pelican, a new entertainment complex at 1420 W.

Nine Mile Road, opened for a soft launch on Oct. 19 and will hold its grand opening on Nov. 7, offering Southern Creole dining, virtual reality gaming, a lively bar and a liquor store.

Grier Williams School of Music rescheduled the Kamerman Piano Series with Nick Zehao Bai to Nov.

8 at 3 p.m. (Rolfs Music Hall) and the Music Hall Artist Series with Cheryl Star to Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Building 82); ticket holders may request refunds or transfers by calling 850.857.6285.

Pensacola State College has named its business department for former president Dr. Ed Meadows after the board of trustees voted to dedicate the building following his retirement announcement, and a $500,000 scholarship fund was established in his honor.

Newly obtained texts show Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack told Santa Rosa’s superintendent the governor wanted schools open Oct.

13 and even proposed an Oct. 14 announcement after Hurricane Isaias. The district kept its Oct. 19 reopening recommendation, the School Board delayed to Oct. 19, and state officials say they offered a goal but did not mandate a date.

Pensacola Catholic won the District 1-1A girls golf title at Eagle Springs on Oct.

27, their 15th in 18 years, led by senior Amelia McIntosh's 8-over 80 as low medalist; Gulf Breeze was runner-up in 2A and both teams plus top individual qualifiers advanced to regionals.

Pensacola Catholic shook off a first-set loss to beat South Walton in four sets and advance to the Class 3A Final Four (highlights show key plays).

Local high school football teams played Tuesday and will play Thursday and Friday as 11 rescheduled games decide district races before Nov.

4; key matchups include Bay at Pine Forest (Tuesday), Booker T. Washington at Choctawhatchee Thursday, and six games Friday at 7 p.m.