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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a distribution site at Bray-Hendricks Park in Jay on Oct. 13.

DeSantis, Barber disagree over school reopening date

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Oct. 13 that the state “never mandated” a reopening date for Santa Rosa County schools after Hurricane Isaias, a day after Superintendent Karen Barber said the state directed them to reopen Oct. 14.

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IRS extends tax deadline for residents impacted by Hurricane Isaias

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

County expects debris clearing to take four to six weeks

Santa Rosa County began hauling away nearly 2 million cubic yards of vegetative debris left by Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 14, a job county officials say will take four to six weeks.

Santa Rosa Health Department offering free tetanus shots

With Santa Rosa County in cleanup mode following Hurricane Isaias, the Department of Health-Santa Rosa is offering a free tetanus shot clinic Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its office at 5527 Stewart St.

FPL delays 95% power restoration goal

Florida Power & Light now expects to restore power to 95% of affected customers who can receive it by the end of the day Oct. 13, a day later than originally planned.

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Sports

Promising future ahead for Pace despite loss in district tourney

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Community

A moment of light in a time of darkness after the hurricane

Shoutout to Milton High School

I want to give a shout-out to the staff at Milton High School! It is obvious how deeply the staff cares about the kids and how hard they work every day to ensure every student’s needs are met. While no school is perfect, their genuine concern and dedication truly make all the difference.

Shoutout to unnamed very caring individuals

My husband and I were waiting outside a local restaurant to meet friends for dinner. We observed a woman holding the arm of a man with a cane. He was having great difficulty stepping down from the curb to get to his vehicle. It appeared that he might have been recovering from a stroke. My husband walked over to assist them. The three were quickly joined by other adults, young and old. After awhile, the group was able, with care and patience, to help him step off the curb and to his vehicle.

Shoutout to Co-Workers

Priscilla W. is giving a shoutout to BURNS and MCRAE. You guys are awesome to work with. I love working with you guys. We work great as a team!!!

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Supervisors of elections: Early voting not affected by Hurricane Isaias

Early voting for the 2026 general election in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties will begin Monday, Oct. 19, as scheduled.

According to Tappie Villane, the supervisor of elections for Santa Rosa County, and Paul Lux, the supervisor of elections for Okaloosa County, Hurricane Isaias didn’t significantly impact their offices and there have been no major delays in getting things ready for early voting.

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Sports

Promising future ahead for Pace despite loss in district tourney

Pace’s volleyball team could have folded when it trailed late in the fourth set against the Navarre Raiders in the District 1-6A title match Thursday night.

But the Patriots kept fighting, kept hanging around, and at one point, they got within 24-23, reviving hope of forcing a fifth and decisive set.