Santa Rosa Health Department Partially Reopens Wednesday After Storm

The Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County will resume limited operations this week following severe weather that forced closures. Beginning Wednesday, October 14, only the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) office and Vital Statistics office in Milton will be open.

The WIC office will operate from 7:30 a.m. to noon, while Vital Statistics will be available from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. The health department said it will release updated hours and service information for Thursday and Friday in a separate announcement.

Residents needing to reach the department can call 850-983-5200 for more details. The partial reopening represents the first step toward full restoration of services at the Santa Rosa County health offices.

Pensacola Day 4: Power restored to 97K as cleanup continues

As Pensacola enters its fourth day of recovery from Hurricane Isaias, city crews are maintaining round-the-clock efforts to clear debris and restore critical services, according to an 11 a.m. update from the City of Pensacola Public Information Office.

Florida Power & Light has restored electricity to approximately 97,000 customers across Escambia County as of Monday morning. City officials are urging residents to remain cautious as downed trees, power lines, and other storm hazards remain scattered throughout the area.

"Our crews have been working nonstop, pitching in wherever they are needed," the city said in its update. "They're tired. You're tired. But remember this is a marathon, not a sprint." The focus remains on public safety, debris removal, and restoring critical infrastructure and services to the community.

Hurricane Isaias Rips Roof Off Santa Rosa Christian School's Learning Center

Hurricane Isaias caused significant damage to Santa Rosa Christian School's Learning Center in Santa Rosa County, with the storm ripping the roof off the facility, according to WKRG News 5.

The damage has created major operational challenges for the school as it assesses the full extent of the destruction and begins recovery efforts. The Learning Center, a key part of the school's infrastructure, will require substantial repairs before it can resume normal operations.

The storm's impact on Santa Rosa County schools underscores the region's vulnerability to major hurricanes and highlights the need for continued preparedness and resilience planning among local institutions.