Santa Rosa Island Authority Cancels October 14 Committee Meeting

The Santa Rosa Island Authority has canceled its committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, according to a news release from the agency.

All items that were set for discussion during the committee meeting will instead be addressed at the SRIA's next full board meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. The authority, which oversees operations on Pensacola Beach, did not provide a reason for the cancellation.

Residents and those interested in SRIA business can find updated meeting information at sria-fla.com. The Santa Rosa Island Authority operates under the direction of Escambia County and receives its funding entirely from lease fees paid by businesses and residents on Pensacola Beach.

Santa Rosa County lifts evacuation orders for Zones A, B, C; Navarre Beach stays closed

Santa Rosa County officials have rescinded evacuation orders for Zones A, B, and C, according to a county news release reported by WKRG News 5. The lifting of evacuation orders does not extend to Navarre Beach, which remains closed to residents and the public. The decision suggests improving conditions in the affected areas, though officials are maintaining restrictions on the beach community as a precautionary measure. Additional details about the timeline for Navarre Beach's reopening have not yet been announced.

71-year-old Pensacola man dies after being struck by minivan on North Pace Boulevard

A 71-year-old Pensacola man died Sunday night after being struck by a minivan on North Pace Boulevard, according to a Florida Highway Patrol crash report. The man was hit in the southbound lane of the roadway. Details about the circumstances of the crash, including the time of the incident and the driver's information, were not immediately available. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal collision.