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A PragerU-sponsored mobile museum rolls onto UWF’s campus Oct. 20-22. Historians have criticized the group. Defenders praise it. Here’s the full story.

Larry Kuhn explains why Kuhn Realty is ending seven years as an independent brokerage to join Sotheby’s International Realty. He talks about the global exposure, a developer’s 80-home project, buyers moving in from Orange Beach and 30A, and the “weather tax” after the storm.

Ex-Mayor Grover Robinson was escorted off Pensacola State College’s campus by police. He did nothing to deserve it. Stay tuned for more details on ricksblog.biz.

Power returned after the hurricane. The internet didn’t. Three chatbots, one store, zero answers from AT&T. See one customer’s story.

SailGP just made Pensacola its permanent home: a 60-mph foiling boat named Strive, 14 teams, and a six-year commitment. Explore ricksblog.biz for more.

ECUA’s new director lasted about 100 days. Two board members say they were in the dark, and a retired boss is coming back. Explore the details.

Early voting starts Monday, 10/19, in Escambia County: ten sites, 13 days, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the ID you need and what’s on your 17-inch ballot.

DeSantis came to Milton for applause. Parents asked about Henry Mack’s reported FHP threat to the Santa Rosa superintendent. His answer: “That is in the past.”

After 37 years working hurricanes, she thought she’d seen it all. Then the storm hit her own street in Gulf Breeze. The oaks are gone. Read her story.

Pensacola Beach drivers: the Bob Sikes Bridge toll is suspended for about 60 days after Isaias. Plus FEMA 101 and how to report damage. Details: ricksblog.biz

Banana Ball is coming to Pensacola! ? Blue Wahoos Stadium lands a 2027 World Tour stop May 21-22. Ticket lottery closes Oct. 31, so don’t wait.

DeSantis signed for a federal Major Disaster Declaration. Now it’s on Trump’s desk. Here’s what it means for Escambia County residents seeking storm relief.

Escambia commissioners voted 5-0 to advance the Outlying Fields plan. Beulah critics cry foul, and the final vote is Nov. 5. Here’s what was said.

Hurricane Isaias cleanup is underway. Debris tracker is live, ECAT routes are changed, the last EOC meals are served, and schools stay closed until Monday.

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

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

The Blue Wahoos are turning Saturday’s Alabama vs. Georgia Tech game into a thank-you to the people rebuilding after Hurricane Isaias.

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…

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

200+ Pensacola streets still dark. Mayor Reeves sent FPL a zip-by-zip hit list, with a CPAP user, live lines down and false “restored” tickets. See if you’re on it.