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.
Hurricane Isaias
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.
Fort Walton Beach moves utility customer service to Recreation Center after Isaias damage
The city's Customer Service Office has been temporarily relocated to the Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center because hurricane damage affected City Hall.
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.
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 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…
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 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.
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.