Okaloosa County lifts evacuation orders for Zones A and B

Hurricane Isaias came ashore ‘smack in the middle of Destin,’ but damage varied widely, Maddox says

Hurricane Isaias' eyewall came ashore in Destin as a Category 2 storm, but officials said the damage varied widely, with significant gusts to the northwest....

Okaloosa County to begin Hurricane Isaias debris removal Wednesday for unincorporated residents

Okaloosa Island water and sewer systems are working, conservation still requested

City of Fort Walton Beach expects storm debris cleanup to begin midweek

DeSantis, Okaloosa officials give update from Okaloosa Island after Hurricane Isaias landfall

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FPL aims to restore power to 95% of customers by end of day Monday after Hurricane Isaias

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport reopens after Hurricane Isaias

WordroW: October 9, 2026

Eglin commander updates limited evacuation order to include Walton and Escambia counties

WM suspends trash collection in Okaloosa County Friday and Saturday due to Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias continues to intensify, landfall expected along northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday

WordroW: October 8, 2026

Okaloosa County declares state of emergency, orders mandatory evacuation of Zones A and B ahead of Isaias

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