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.
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Hurricane Recovery Updates: Friday a.m.
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 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?
Blue Wahoos Turn Saturday’s Fall Ball Game Into a Hurricane Thank-You
The Blue Wahoos are turning Saturday’s Alabama vs. Georgia Tech game into a thank-you to the people rebuilding after Hurricane Isaias.
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 times may vary due to road conditions…
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
Mayor Sends FPL Detailed List of City Power Outages
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.
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
Reeves: No Storm Deaths Reported in Pensacola, Private Damage Tops $70M
No storm deaths in Pensacola, but $70M+ in private damage is reported. Mayor Reeves on debris pickup, parks, FEMA and what to do now
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.
Mack Brags About Okaloosa and Walton Reopening After Threatening Santa Rosa
Mack praised Okaloosa and Walton for reopening fast. Earlier, a source says, he threatened to send FHP to break down Santa Rosa’s doors.
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
Santa Rosa Parent and Attorney: Mack’s Threat to Send Troopers Gets the Law Wrong
Santa Rosa parent and attorney says Mack’s FHP door threat gets the law wrong and vows to seek an injunction if the state overrides the school board.
BTW: ECPS Schools and Offices to Remain Closed through Friday
Pensacola, FL – Escambia County Public Schools (ECPS) campuses and offices will remain closed through Friday, October 16, as district personnel and contractors are actively making repairs and mitigating damage across our…
Source: Education Commissioner Bullied Santa Rosa Superintendent Over School Reopening
Source: Mack told Santa Rosa’s superintendent he’d have FHP break down school doors if needed. Full story 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.
Santa Rosa Teachers Push School Board to Keep Schools Closed ’til Oct. 19
Santa Rosa County Schools The Santa Rosa County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to keep schools closed through Friday, Oct. 16. Classes will resume on Monday, Oct. 19. The vote reverses…
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.
Parent Begs Escambia School District to Put Kids’ Safety First
Parent to Escambia schools: Learn from Santa Rosa. Don’t reopen until power, water and safety are restored. A school calendar isn’t worth a human life.