Panama City police lose trust in school zone camera vendor; program’s future unclear
A city notice dated Sept. 24, 2026, says police no longer have sufficient trust in the vendor running the automated school zone camera program.
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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.
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.
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…
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.
Santa Rosa County tourist tax hits $6.86M through August; Navarre Beach leads
The Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court's figures cover October 2025 through August 2026, and two county tourism reports give visitor counts that cannot be compared.
Santa Rosa’s tentative FY2027 budget is $255.2M, below FY2026’s $265.4M
The county's OpenGov transparency portal lists a tentative fiscal 2027 budget of $255,168,791, lower than the $265,443,903 adopted for fiscal 2026, but gives no reason for the change.
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.
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.
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.
Okaloosa County bids close Oct. 19-28 on VPS bridges, warehouse and two more
Four Okaloosa County projects on the OpenGov portal have question, response or proposal deadlines between Oct. 19 and Oct. 28, 2026.
DOH-Okaloosa lifts Grass Lake, Choctawhatchee Bay entrance health advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County also recommends safety tips to prevent illness or injury after Hurricane Isaias.
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.