Bay County early voting starts Oct. 19; mail ballot requests due Oct. 22
The Bay County Supervisor of Elections lists different early voting hours for its office and for other sites, and a 5 p.m. deadline on Oct. 22 to request a mail ballot.
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Santa Rosa schools after Isaias: Avalon Middle set to open Oct. 19; others lack dates
Avalon Middle School is scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 19, while Hobbs Middle and Milton High have not announced reopening dates, according to school pages.
Okaloosa County America 250 parade rescheduled for Nov. 7 in Crestview
The postponed Okaloosa County America 250 Grand Parade now has a date: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m., according to the City of Crestview.
Who to Call for Animal Control in Okaloosa County Now That the PAWS Contract Has Ended
Since Sept. 23, 2026, the county handles animal control in unincorporated areas, and the number to call depends on whether you are north or south of Eglin Air Force Base, or inside…
Bay County Early Voting Starts Oct. 19; Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot Is Oct. 22
Early voting in Bay County, Florida, begins Monday, Oct. 19, and voters have until 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to request a mail ballot for the Nov. 3 general election.
What’s on the Okaloosa County ballot Nov. 3, from Congress to 11 fire districts
The Florida Secretary of State's notice lists every office up for election in Okaloosa County on Nov. 3, 2026, including 11 fire districts and the Yellow River Soil and Water Conservation District.
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.