Courts closing early today due to approach of Hurricane Michael
Courts closing early today due to approach of Hurricane Michael
UPDATE: Information on Escambia/Santa Rosa/Okaloosa/Walton Court Closures State Courts in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties will be closed at noon on Tuesday, October 9 and will remain closed on Wednesday, October 10. Any further decisions regarding court operations on Thursday, October 11, will be announced as soon as possible. Escambia County: Traffic Citation … read more
Elections office closes ahead of Hurricane Michael
Elections office closes ahead of Hurricane Michael
The Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections Office will be closing at 12 p.m. on October 9, 2018 in order to prepare for Hurricane Michael. The closure will affect the voter registration deadline. In Florida, registration books close 29 days prior to an election. Due to the office closing early, paper voter registration applications for … read more
Commander orders closure of Hurlburt Field ahead of Hurricane Michael’s landfall
Commander orders closure of Hurlburt Field ahead of Hurricane Michael’s landfall
By order of the installation commander, Col. Michael Conley, Hurlburt Field will be closed at 6 p.m., Oct. 9, 2018, due to potential weather conditions from Hurricane Michael. All civilian employees and military members, except those in mission essential positions required to provide essential services, are excused from duty until further notice. Civilian employees and … read more
Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day still a go for Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Day still a go for Saturday
Santa Rosa County will host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Amnesty Day on Sat., Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Santa Rosa County South Service Center, 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Midway. This event offers residents the opportunity to dispose of HHW at no charge without having to drive to the Central Landfill in Milton. Residents will be required to remove … read more
Governor headed to Pensacola to give update on Hurricane Michael
Governor headed to Pensacola to give update on Hurricane Michael
Gov. Scott to Give Update on Hurricane Michael in Escambia County PENSACOLA, Fla. – Today, October 8th, Governor Rick Scott will visit the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center to receive a briefing from local officials, law enforcement and emergency management. Governor Scott will also give an update on Hurricane Michael and the storm’s anticipated impact on … read more
Santa Rosa County issues first Hurricane Michael update
Santa Rosa County issues first Hurricane Michael update
Hurricane Michael Update #1 Storm Information as Forecasted by the National Weather Service Santa Rosa County is under a hurricane watch. A watch means hurricane force conditions are possible within 48 hours from issuance. Hurricane Michael is forecast to move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico Tues. and Tues. night, move inland over the Florida panhandle or Florida big … read more
Santa Rosa County Schools to dismiss early tomorrow and cancel school for Wednesday
Santa Rosa County Schools to dismiss early tomorrow and cancel school for Wednesday
In order for Santa Rosa County parents and employees to make safe and timely preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Michael, the Santa Rosa County School District would like to release the following information. • District schools will operate on its posted Early Release schedule on Tuesday, October 9th. All school related activities on Tuesday … read more
No changes in 1 p.m. CDT Hurricane Michael Advisory
No changes in 1 p.m. CDT Hurricane Michael Advisory
The European Model indicates the Apalachicola area could experience wind gusts to 144 mph. Graphic by weathermodels.com Hurricane Michael Intermediate Advisory Number 8A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Mon Oct 08 2018 …CENTER OF MICHAEL PASSING NEAR THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA… …HEAVY RAINFALL AND STRONG WINDS SPREADING ACROSS WESTERN CUBA… … read more
Hurlburt Field evacuates aircraft ahead of Hurricane Michael
Hurlburt Field evacuates aircraft ahead of Hurricane Michael
Out of an abundance of caution and due to the potential arrival of strong winds from Hurricane Michael, Hurlburt Field leadership called for the evacuation of aircraft only, Oct. 8, 2018, here. The aircraft will be evacuated to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, until the potential for bad weather is over. The aircraft being … read more
State issues Hurricane Michael Road Advisory Update – Number 1
State issues Hurricane Michael Road Advisory Update – Number 1
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures and restrictions in Northwest Florida due to Hurricane Michael. FDOT has suspended interstate and highway maintenance and construction indefinitely to allow for an increase in traffic as motorists evacuate from the northwest Florida coastline area. All rail, transit and seaport facilities are … read more
