Update: Road/bridge closures; weather and road conditions; black ice
Weather Conditions
Road/Bridge Closures
Road Conditions
Black Ice Safety
Black ice is an expected hazard through Thurs. Jan 30. Black ice forms when the air temperatur…
One person dead, one missing after Blackwater Bridge collision Tuesday night
One person was found dead Wednesday morning in the water under the Interstate 10 Blackwater Bridge, and one is still missing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Divers from the Escambia Coun…
Public safety info; emergency services during ice storm
Property Damage
· There has been one confirmed house fire resulting in displacement.
· One tree has fallen on a home in East Milton. The county will assess damages.
Emer…
NEW UPDATE: Jan. 30, office/business closures and cancellations
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: NEW UPDATE: Jan. 30, office/business closures and cancellations
Gulf Power working around the clock to restore power
Gulf Power crews work through the night to restore power – some customer offices remain closed. After a night of restoring power in icy winter conditions, Gulf Power Company crews will get reinforce…
Santa Rosa Schools closed Thursday
The treacherous weather conditions continue to create unsafe traveling conditions. The National Weather Service shares the icing conditions will continue through tomorrow. Based upon the forecast sch…
Florida Highway Patrol says avoid driving during winter storm event
With a winter storm warning posted for portions of North Florida, the Florida Highway Patrol
urges motorists in affected areas to prepare for the possibility of adverse driving conditions. Nationa…
Winter Storm Update
The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29.
A wind chill advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Prevent frostbite …
NAS Whiting Field to stop air operations in anticipation of winter storm
Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) commanding officer, Capt. Matthew Coughlin, will cease air operations on the base from noon Tuesday, Jan 28 through noon Jan. 29. NAS Whiting Field personnel …
Update: Santa Rosa and Escambia court closures
Escambia and Santa Rosa County and Circuit Courts will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Travel is not recommended all day Tuesday and most of the day Wednesday due to anticipated ice accumulati…














