IRS extends tax deadline for residents impacted by Hurricane Isaias
October 14, 2026
Residents and businesses in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have had their IRS tax deadlines pushed back until February due to Hurricane Isaias.
Gov. DeSantis issues updates on state response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Isaias
October 13, 2026
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…
Hurricane Isaias Recovery Update
October 13, 2026
Santa Rosa County has released the following information regarding ongoing hurricane recovery efforts.
Santa Rosa School Board votes to move school opening date to Oct. 19
October 13, 2026
The Santa Rosa County School Board heard from numerous parents and teachers Oct. 13 advocating or school not to reopen the next day.
HNWS Inclement Weather Recovery Update
October 13, 2026
Holley-Navarre Water System crews are continuing to assess storm damage throughout the system. The system’s wells have been inspected and are in good condition.
The Salvation Army adds more service locations in Pensacola and surrounding communities
October 13, 2026
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 a…
Santa Rosa schools to reopen Wednesday after Isaias
October 12, 2026
Santa Rosa County public schools will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 14, under a state directive, even though Hurricane Isaias damaged several campuses, including Milton High School, where the storm tore ope…
FHSAA providing flexibility for area teams after hurricane impact
October 12, 2026
In the wake of Hurricane Isaias, the Florida High School Athletic Association is providing some flexibility for athletic teams for district volleyball tournaments and for football.
FHSAA Executive Di…
Santa Rosa County to begin hurricane debris pickup Oct. 14
October 11, 2026
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.
Isaias makes landfall, Santa Rosa looks to begin recovery efforts
October 9, 2026
Santa Rosa County’s 911 center is still fielding multiple reports of severely damaged homes, but emergency crews cannot yet reach callers as Hurricane Isaias begins to quickly move out of the area.












