A 69-year-old Navarre man died following a traffic crash Oct. 15 around 2:11 p.m. on I-110 in Escambia County.

Santa Rosa County Building Inspections urges residents to use caution when hiring contractors for storm-related repairs. Following a major storm, unlicensed contractors and scammers may take advantage of homeowners who are trying to repair their properties quickly. Before hiring anyone to perform repairs, take a few simple steps to protect yourself, your home, and your money.

Residents and businesses in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have had their IRS tax deadlines pushed back until February due to Hurricane Isaias.

Tuesday, Oct. 13, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Jared Perdue in Jay and Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly in Vernon to provide updates on Florida’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias.

The Salvation Army has added additional service delivery locations to assist hurricane-affected families and individuals, providing food, water and emotional and spiritual care to residents needing assistance.

Crews across Santa Rosa County will begin the first pass of debris collection Wednesday, Oct. 14, with county officials asking residents to sort and place debris.

Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is urging Floridians to take precautions with electric vehicles, scooters and other battery powered devices ahead of Hurricane Isaias. 

Out of an abundance of caution, the 1st Special Operations Wing commander has directed a targeted evacuation for residents of all Hurlburt Field privatized military housing and FAMCamp effective no later than 5:00 p.m., Oct. 8, 2026.