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.
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Callaway Planning Board approves Dutch Bros, Firestone and Creekside subdivision
The board voted unanimously on Sept. 15 for three projects, and a 12-lot housing plan is in the packet for its Oct. 20 meeting.
FPL Says Hurricane Isaias Power Restoration Is Essentially Complete in Northwest Florida
Florida Power & Light says it has essentially finished restoring power after Hurricane Isaias and is still helping Northwest Florida recover.
Panama City Commission Acts on FLOCK Cameras After CRA Defunding for FY 2027
The commission has decided that FLOCK cameras in State rights-of-way must be removed and has set next steps for the cameras inside city limits.
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.
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…
Okaloosa intends to award aviation insurance consulting, $58,400 front dump, $25,000 redfish release
Okaloosa County's weekly intent-to-award notice for Oct. 16, 2026 lists six purchases, including aviation insurance consulting billed by the hour.
Navarre Beach Boardwalk bids opened Sept. 17; Oct. 19 workshop postponed after Isaias
Santa Rosa County opened bids for the Navarre Beach Boardwalk Project on Sept. 17, 2026, and the Board can build all, none or part of it, depending on the amounts.
Santa Rosa schools post Isaias meal, housing and damage-report help; Sims returns Oct. 20
Four Santa Rosa County schools have posted Hurricane Isaias updates, including help for displaced families and reopening plans that vary by school.
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.
Health advisory issued for Eastern Lake in Santa Rosa Beach after wastewater release
DOH-Walton issued a health advisory for Eastern Lake in Santa Rosa Beach on Oct. 12, 2026. Drinking water is not affected.
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…