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Hurricane Recovery Updates – 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15

Hurricane Isaias recovery help is open now. Two MARC centers, free bus rides, and CRA repair aid. Find out what you qualify for.

Commission Votes 3-1 to Bring AshBritt Back Into Escambia Debris Cleanup

Escambia commissioners just overruled the county administrator and put AshBritt back on the debris job. 3-1 vote. Why was it sent home?

Escambia County Feeding Sites for Oct. 15

The following feeding locations have been established for Thursday, Oct. 15 in Escambia County to provide food to residents following Hurricane Isaias. Please note that…

Escambia’s Debris Debacle Surfaces

Pensacola has more debris trucks than Escambia County. Why did the county sideline AshBritt? One official calls it a money grab. Read more

Childers Balks at Tourism Council Dues. DeSantis Just Handed It $1M

Pam Childers delayed tourism council dues for two years. Today DeSantis gave that council $1 million. Read why it matters

FPL: More Than 95% of Customers Are Back On, but East Hill and Other City Spots Remain Tough

FPL says more than 95% of the 435,000 customers who lost power are back on, but East Hill and south of Fairfield Drive areas are still tough.

Escambia County Feeding and Distribution Sites for Oct. 14

Hungry after the storm? Hot meals and supplies across Escambia County today. Find every Oct. 14 feeding site, time and address at ricksblog.biz

Escambia County’s Initial Damage Assessment: $64 Million

Escambia County pegs Hurricane Isaias repair costs at $64 million. Debris removal alone is $54.87M. Private property damage is still being counted. Report yours.

ECUA Lifts Boil Water Notice!!!

ECUA Lifts Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Most of Mainland Escambia County, All of Perdido Key; Some Addresses Remain Under Notice. See addresses.

3 p.m. Hurricane Recovery Update

Isaias aftermath: Escambia County offices reopen Tuesday, Oct. 13, but ECAT buses stay parked. See who’s open, plus relief and loan help. Read the details.

U.S. Postal Services Suspends Operations Here

The Florida 1 District has announced a temporary suspension of mail delivery and retail operations due to the catastrophic weather impact of Hurricane Isaias.

Hurricane Recovery Updates

Isaias aftermath: boil-water notice still on, offices closed Monday, debris pickup starts Oct. 14. Read the latest recovery updates.

Escambia County Debris Collections Begins Wednesday

Escambia County Hurricane Debris Collection to Begin this Week Escambia County will begin debris collection for storm-generated debris from Hurricane Isaias later this week, with…

City of Pensacola Road Closures

Latest info from the City of Pensacola on Road Closures; ECUa on boil water notices and County EOC.

UWF Kicks Students Out of Dorms at 6 p.m. today

UWF gave dorm students under 24 hours to evacuate. After Sally in 2020, they got food and water. Shelter opens 8 am, Friday. Where do they sleep tonight, Manny?

ECUA Shutting Off Water on Pensacola Beach, Friday 3 p.m.

As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast and an evacuation order is issued for Pensacola Beach, the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will temporarily shut down…

ECUA to Begin Friday Sanitation Collection Early Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

ECUA to Begin Friday Sanitation Collection Early Ahead of Hurricane Isaias The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will begin Friday, Oct. 9, sanitation collection services as…

Zones A and B start evacuating

Update: To look up your evacuation zone online, visit myescambia.com/knowyourzone. Escambia County has issued an evacuation order for evacuation Zones A and B, effective at…

Escambia Commission Issues Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Isaias

Escambia County declared a Local State of Emergency for Hurricane Isaias at a Special Emergency Board of County Commissioners Meeting this morning, Thursday, Oct. 8….