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Emergency Operations Update: 9:12 a.m.

October 9, 2026

We asked Santa Rosa County officials to provide more details about the Zone C evacuation order. Per the county: “We cannot force you to leave your home; however, when evacuation orders are give…

Emergency Operations Center update: 8:40 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9

October 9, 2026

Navarre Press has embedded a reporter with the Santa Rosa County Emergency Operations Center in Milton. Emergency officials have issued a Zone C evacuation order for all county residents. County Admi…

Congressman Patronis gives EV warning ahead of hurricane landfall

October 8, 2026

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

Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2

October 8, 2026

Hurricane Isaias now has sustained winds of 100 mph and was just upgraded to a Category 2 storm.

Navarre Beach given evacuation order

October 8, 2026

Residents and visitors on Navarre Beach have been ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Isaias’ landfall, which is expected to take place sometime Friday night, Oct. 9.

Pensacola State to close Friday, Saturday with storm approaching

October 8, 2026

Out of an abundance of caution, all Pensacola State College locations will close, and classes will be canceled beginning at 4 p.m. today, Thursday, due to Hurricane Isaias. The College will remain cl…

Baptist Health Care announces storm plans, closures of some offices

October 8, 2026

With Hurricane Isaias expected to impact the Gulf Coast, Baptist Health Care is closely monitoring conditions and making adjustments to ensure the safety of their patients and team members. As of thi…

Santa Rosa signs emergency declaration, gives more info ahead of Isaias

October 8, 2026

Santa Rosa County commissioners declared a local state of emergency Thursday as Hurricane Isaias approached the Gulf Coast.

Hurlburt Field orders privatized base housing and FAMCamp evacuation

October 7, 2026

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 l…

Santa Rosa County urges coastal residents to plan evacuations as Isaias nears

October 7, 2026

Santa Rosa County residents in coastal and low-lying areas should make evacuation plans now, with impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias expected to begin Friday.