NWS: high rip current risk today on Walton, Bay and Gulf County beaches
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee lists a high rip current risk today for the Walton, Bay and Gulf County beaches in Florida.
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Walton County estimates $4.5 million for Isaias debris removal
The Walton County Board of County Commissioners heard a preliminary cost of about $4.5 million to remove Hurricane Isaias storm debris at its first regular meeting since the storm.
Walton County expands storm debris contract, extends emergency after Isaias
Commissioners approved adding public beaches and public and private neighborhoods to the debris removal work, and extended the local state of emergency. Preliminary cost estimate: about $4.5 million.
Dangerous Rip Currents Expected on Okaloosa Beaches Through Tuesday Morning
The National Weather Service says dangerous rip currents are expected on Okaloosa Coastal beaches through Tuesday morning, Oct. 20.
Panama City Beach debris pickup continues; Bay County free dumping runs to Oct. 25
Panama City Beach crews will keep collecting residential storm debris for several weeks, while Bay County extended free household waste disposal at Steelfield Landfill through Sunday, Oct. 25.
Florida seeks major disaster declaration for Isaias; IRS extends tax deadlines to Feb. 8
Florida has asked for a major disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias, the IRS extended federal tax deadlines to Feb. 8, 2027 in 27 counties, and small businesses can apply for zero-interest bridge…
Milton lifts boil water advisory after Isaias; emergency runs through Oct. 18
The City of Milton, in Santa Rosa County, Florida, ended the precautionary boil water advisory for all city water customers, while debris crews work in 14 zones.
Santa Rosa opens two free drop-off sites for Isaias yard debris
Residents can drop off vegetative storm debris for free at sites in Navarre and Pace, with ID, seven days a week until further notice.
After Isaias: bills, debris and replanting help in Okaloosa County cities
A city-by-city guide for Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Mary Esther and Crestview, with FPL's financial assistance and UF/IFAS replanting advice.
Hurricane Isaias: Okaloosa County Multi-Agency Resource Centers open through Oct. 24
Two county-run centers in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview give help to people affected by Hurricane Isaias, with hours through Oct. 24.