Powerful winds lift shed in Pensacola as gusts exceed 100 mph across Panhandle

Video circulating on social media shows the force of extreme weather in Pensacola, with a backyard shed lifted completely off the ground by powerful winds. According to reports shared online, wind gusts have exceeded 100 mph across parts of the Florida Panhandle.

The footage underscores the dangerous conditions residents across the region are facing. Wind speeds of that magnitude can cause significant structural damage to homes and other buildings, uproot trees, and create hazardous debris.

NewsRadio Pensacola is monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. If you're in the affected areas, officials urge residents to stay indoors, away from windows, and to seek shelter in interior rooms or designated safe areas until conditions improve.

Escambia Health Officials Warn of Mosquito-Borne Illness Risk After Hurricane Isaias

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is reminding residents and visitors to take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases following Hurricane Isaias, which can create conditions favoring mosquito breeding and increase exposure risk.

Dengue fever, West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and other insect-borne illnesses remain under statewide surveillance. Health officials urge the community to protect themselves by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants when possible, and eliminating standing water around homes where mosquitoes breed.

The department also encourages residents to report dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as birds can be early indicators of West Nile virus and other disease activity. For additional mosquito prevention guidance, residents can visit the Department's mosquito prevention webpage or contact the Escambia County Health Department at 850-595-6500, option 7.

Santa Rosa County Citizen Information Line restored after outage

The Santa Rosa County Citizen Information Line is back online as of Saturday morning, according to county communications officials. Residents can reach the line at 850-983-INFO (4636) for county information and services. The county did not specify the cause of the outage or how long the line had been down, but confirmed restoration at 10:35 a.m.