Pensacola State College resuming normal operations Monday after weather closure

Pensacola State College will return to normal operations on Monday, October 19, following a weather-related closure that affected the campus this week. All classes, events, and activities will resume, according to a media alert from the college.

College officials say all facilities have been inspected and deemed safe for occupancy, with one exception: the Milton Campus Library will remain closed pending repairs. Employees at that location will report to the Pensacola Campus Library instead, while all other staff will return to their regular work stations.

Fall B session final exams are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday (October 19-20), and Fall D session classes begin Monday. The college's Drop and Add period for D session concludes Tuesday. Faculty have been asked to extend deadlines and due dates for coursework and exams affected by the closure, and to remain flexible as campus operations ramp back up.

Santa Rosa County Libraries Reopen Monday After Hurricane Closures

Three branches of the Santa Rosa County Library System will resume service Monday, October 19, following temporary closures caused by a recent hurricane. The Jay, Pace, and Gulf Breeze libraries will reopen during their regularly scheduled hours, while the Library Administration office will also resume operations.

The reopened locations will offer additional computer access to help residents navigate hurricane recovery—allowing community members to research assistance programs, complete online forms, and access critical information during the rebuilding effort.

Two other facilities remain closed. The Navarre Library continues experiencing storm-related power problems, while the Milton Library's previously planned October 19 reopening—originally scheduled after renovations—has been postponed to Monday, October 26 due to hurricane-related delays. The Family History & Research Center will remain closed until further notice as the county assesses conditions across the system.

Santa Rosa County Communications said staff will announce additional reopening dates as facilities are restored. Residents can call (850) 981-7323 or visit www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries for updates.

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Town of Jay

Santa Rosa County officials have rescinded the boil water notice for the Town of Jay as of Friday afternoon, following completion of bacteriological testing that confirmed the water supply is safe to drink.

The all-clear comes after water quality samples met safety requirements, allowing residents to use tap water normally again without boiling it first.

Meanwhile, boil water notices remain in effect for all customers of Bagdad Garcon Point Water. Residents in affected areas should continue to boil water before drinking or using it for cooking until they receive notice that their local system has been cleared.