Well, it appears Pensacola dodged a bullet this time. According to reports, Dennis was not nearly as destructive as Hurricane Ivan.

Locals and visitors are wanting to know exactly what's going on all over the Panhandle of Florida:

Panama City Beach
http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcom...ead.php?t=3763

Destin
http://www.tripsmarter.com/travelcom...ead.php?t=3759

And Pensacola News Journal is doing a fantastic job informing people of need-to-know info for Pensacola and the surrounding areas: http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com - check out their forums if you want to ask a local something. lots of info... and also some really amazing photos.

This info from Pensacola News Journal:

Hurricane Dennis
Intensity: Category 3, maximum sustained winds of 115 to 120 mph
Size: Eye was eight miles across. Hurricane-force winds extended 40 miles from center.
Storm surge: Estimated four to 5.5 feet.

Hurricane Ivan
Intensity: Category 3, estimated maximum sustained winds 120 mph.
Size: 40- to 50-mile eye. Hurricane-force winds extended 105 miles from center.
Storm surge: 10 to 15 feet.

Source: National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service in Mobile.

Check out this page for need-to-know info and a graphic map of the area pinpointing damages.