Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of October.
Good morning, Pensacola.
Families looking for trick-or-treat spots can go to more than 20 neighborhoods tomorrow, Oct.
31 (including East Hill, North Hill, Marcus Pointe, and Tiger Point), with most activity starting around 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and winding down by 8 to 9 p.m.
Feeding the Gulf Coast distributed more than 1.4 million pounds of emergency food, water, and essentials within 11 days after Hurricane Isaias and is coordinating ongoing assistance with local and state emergency management agencies + partners across the Panhandle and South Alabama.
7 Brew will open a drive-thru at 4615 Mobile Highway with a grand opening on Nov.
2; soft-opening free small drinks run today through Nov. 1, community giveaway hours are Nov. 2–6, and a free T-shirt with a large drink is Nov. 7.
Lewis Bear Company is marking 150 years in Pensacola and hosted an anniversary celebration Thursday night at its headquarters, where company leaders and invited guests gave remarks about the distributor's long history of job creation and community support.
This Halloween season, try a spooky meal at several downtown spots known for ghost stories (Intermission, Seville Quarter, Tower East), where owners and historians report unexplained noises, sightings, and old tales tied to the buildings' pasts.
CareerSource Escarosa says hiring for storm recovery in Northwest Florida will stay high for at least six months, with most openings in debris removal, construction + roofing as local governments and contractors continue cleanup in Escambia County and Pensacola.
If Lincoln Park Elementary closes, its (about 250 students) would likely be rezoned to Brentwood, Ensley, Pine Meadow and Longleaf K-8 after SAZAC discussed options at its Oct.
27 meeting; the committee will meet next at 5 p.m. Nov. 10 at the district office on Pace Boulevard to finalize recommendations.
City officials are proposing new rules that would hold Pensacola Beach vacation rental owners accountable for noisy parties, parking problems and repeat violations, including fines and possible permit suspensions if violations continue.
Florida has reported 34 Vibrio vulnificus cases and six deaths through Oct.
24, with the latest fatality in Escambia County and recent cases in Brevard and Manatee counties; health officials warn people with open wounds or weakened immune systems to avoid brackish water and to cook shellfish thoroughly.
The Pensacola Interstate Fair runs through Sunday, Nov.
1 at the fairgrounds with more than 50 rides for all ages, individual ride credits or unlimited wristbands ($33.20 weekdays, $38.40 weekends), and separate admission and parking fees.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Pensacola.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.